LIMASSOL, Cyprus - The Harpers Ferry-class amphibious landing dock ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) arrived in Limassol, Cyprus, for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 31, 2024.
Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) will be returning to Oak Hill from two weeks of sustainment training conducted in Cyprus.
“Our visit to Cyprus enables us to re-embark the 24th MEU after interoperability training with the Cypriots, as we continue to build and strengthen our relationships,” said Cmdr. Jason Nowell, Oak Hill’s commanding officer. “The Sailors and Marines onboard are excited to return to Limassol."
Oak Hill’s return to Limassol also allows embarked Sailors and Marines to further explore the historic city. Oak Hill's previous 10-day port visit in September allowed for scheduled upkeep of the vessel.
Oak Hill is conducting operations as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th MEU (SOC) in the U.S. 6th Fleet and U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) areas of operations, supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression.
The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is comprised of its flagship namesake, the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), Oak Hill, and the embarked 24th MEU (SOC).
The 24th MEU (SOC) is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) with a command element, Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team 1/8, and Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 24.
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| Date Taken: | 10.31.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 10.31.2024 11:10 |
| Story ID: | 484316 |
| Location: | LIMASSOL, CY |
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