Pentagon Says Iranian Helicopter Made ‘Unprofessional’ Pass Within 25 yards of USS Essex
An Iranian Navy helicopter came within 25 feet of the USS Essex (LHD-2) while the ship was in the Gulf…
Essex Amphibious Ready Group Quietly Deployed on Tuesday with Marine F-35s
This post has been updated to include a statement from U.S. Pacific Fleet. THE PENTAGON — The three-ship Essex Amphibious…
Challenges Ahead as 13th MEU, Essex ARG Prep for First West Coast F-35 Deployment
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The first stateside Marine expeditionary unit to deploy with the F-35B Lightning II wrapped up a…
2 Contractors Arrested for Bomb Hoaxes at San Diego Navy Base Plagued by Threats
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Two men working for Navy contractors at Naval Base San Diego were arrested and indicted in…
USS America Air Department Prepares For F-35B Testing This Fall
Amphibious assault ship USS America’s (LHA-6) deck crew is gearing up for F-35B Joint Strike Fighter testing this fall, with…
French May Certify MV-22 For Flight Deck Operations on Mistral-Class Amphibs
The French Navy is studying certifying the U.S. Marines’ MV-22 Osprey for operations on the French Mistral-class amphibious warship, after…