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RED SEA (Sept. 18, 2021) The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWOARG), consisting of the USS Iwo Jima, LHD 7), USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), conducted a passing exercise with the Egyptian Navy guided-missile frigate ENS Taba (FFG 916), Sept. 18. The IWOARG is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sawyer Connally)
The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG), commanded by Amphibious Squadron (CPR) 4, returned to Hampton Roads, Virginia following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, Dec. 6.
MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Tucked strategically on the 02 level aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), nested between the ship’s combat information center and the landing force operation center, lies the Tactical Air Control Center (TACC). TACC, manned by Tactical Air Control Squadron (TACRON) 22, acts as the single point of contact for all airspace planning within the designated airspace for the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Tucked strategically on the 02 level aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), nested between the ship’s combat information center and the landing force operation center, lies the Tactical Air Control Center (TACC). TACC, manned by Tactical Air Control Squadron (TACRON) 22, acts as the single point of contact for all airspace planning within the designated airspace for the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP...
The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG) and the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) successfully completed their transit through the Strait of Gibraltar and entered the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 23, 2024.
To commemorate the Navy's 249th birthday, crews of the USS Wasp, USS New York and USS Oak Hill gathered on their ships’ respective mess decks to watch the CNO’s birthday video, hear remarks from the ships’ leadership, and participate in traditional cake-cutting ceremonies.
