Essex ARG Embarks 31st MEU for Talisman Sabre 2011
Ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group embarked 2,000+ Marines of the 31st MEU in Okinawa, Japan, June 27.
Ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group embarked 2,000+ Marines of the 31st MEU in Okinawa, Japan, June 27.
The guided-missile frigate USS McClusky (FFG 41) participated in a joint forces passing exercise (PASSEX) with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) June 26.
Preparing for the worst of all possible scenarios, hundreds of Sailors from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier were put through a life-like mass casualty drill, June 28.
Members of the Island Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 Det. 6 are making preparations to assist the Essex Amphibious Ready Group during exercise Talisman Sabre 2011.
Armed with MCU-2/P gas masks, Sailors aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier manned their designated repair lockers to train for combat in a contaminated environment.
Three U.S. Navy ships arrived in Puerto Princesa, June 28, to launch CARAT Philippines.
The forward-deployed dock landing ship completed on loading more than 450 Marines and Sailors assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit June 27 in preparation for exercise Talisman Saber 2011.
The crew USS Guardian (MCM 5) invited Officials from the Puerto Princesa City Police to tour the ship June 27, as a gesture of thanks for the support and hospitality the City has shown visiting U.S. Sailors.
The USS George Washington's crew is hard at work day and night. But during their brief moments of free time, many are finding opportunities for some fun thanks to the ships Morale Welfare and Recreation team.
Several ships from the Navy and Coast Guard cruised to Alaska to participate in the two week exercise Northern Edge.