‘Unexpected Circumstances’
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – As amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD-4) loomed offshore on Saturday, Navy air-cushioned landing craft cycled…
USS Harpers Ferry, Embarked Elements of 15th MEU Return to California After Indo-Pacific Deployment
Amphibious warship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49) and embarked elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) returned home on Wednesday,…
USS Boxer Repairs Complete, Marines Preparing to Return on Deployment
Rudder repairs to USS Boxer (LHD-4) are complete and the crew has left to test the fixes at sea, Navy…
Navy Relieves Commander of Amphibious Warship USS Somerset
The Navy has relieved the commanding officer of amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD-25), the service announced Friday.…
UPDATED: Chinese Spy Ships Stalk U.S., Philippine and French Warships in South China Sea
This post has been updated with a statement from U.S. forces in the Philippines. U.S., Philippine, and French amphibs and…
Amphibious Warship USS Wasp May Deploy Late
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – Another one of the Navy’s big-deck amphibious warships could deploy late, as the service faces maintenance…
Split 15th MEU Deployment Continues as USS Somerset Joins Indian Amphibious Exercise
Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) embarked on amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD-25) are now conducting…
Marine Killed in ACV Rollover Identified
The Marine who was killed in a Tuesday rollover of an ACV during ground training has been identified.…
Marine Killed in California ACV Rollover, 14 Sent to Hospitals for Evaluation
A Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit died Tuesday night when an amphibious combat vehicle rolled over during a…
SECNAV Censures Retired Marine General, Navy Officers Over 2020 Fatal AAV Sinking
The Navy’s top civilian leader issued formal administrative punishments to five senior officers for their part in the fatal 2020…