241111-N-JY783-1001 SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 11, 2024) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) conduct an operational washdown and agricultural inspection, Nov. 11, 2024, in Souda Bay, Greece. Operational washdown and agriculture inspection procedures help ensure all biological materials are completely removed from aircraft and vehicles before returning to the United States and prevent transport of invasive species from abroad. Wasp is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations as the flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th MEU (SOC), supporting U.S., Allied and partner...
Aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) a team of fire controlmen are putting their knowledge and capabilities to the test. Iwo Jima began its Combat Systems Ships Qualifications Trials, on Tuesday Nov. 12th, 2024. The trials consist of vigorous testing of the combat systems aboard the ship and the fire controlmen in charge of them.
NORFOLK, VA – In a solemn event, USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) conducted a burial at sea while operating in the Northern Atlantic Ocean on October 25, 2024. This is the first time USS Fort Lauderdale has had the honor of conducting this ceremony.
