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VIDEO: Marine ACVs Make Operational Premiere in Balikatan 2024 Exercise

May 7, 2024 1:47 PM
Amphibious Combat Vehicles disembarked from USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49) and into Philippine waters during Balikatan 2024 over the weekend, marking the maiden deployment of the Marine Corps’ newest armored asset in the Indo-Pacific. Succeeding the 1970s-era Amphibious Assault Vehicle, the…

New DoD Warfare Medal

February 14, 2013 8:16 AM - Updated: February 14, 2013 9:18 AM
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta unveiled a new decoration that recognizes efforts of troops that effect combat even if they…

Interview: A Future for Avondale

February 8, 2013 6:00 AM - Updated: February 8, 2013 10:06 AM
Avondale Shipyard in New Orleans. The yard historically built amphibious ships for the U.S. Navy. Owners are now exploring using…

Down to One Middle East Carrier

February 6, 2013 10:33 PM - Updated: February 20, 2013 3:04 PM
Looming budget restrictions means the U.S. Navy will reduce the American presence in U.S. Central Command from two aircraft carriers…

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