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Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on December 5, 2013 at 1:02pm

USS New York (LPD-21) leaves Norfolk for good and heads to new Florida homeport...


December 04, 2013


NORFOLK, VA. — The USS New York is on its way to a new homeport in Florida.

The amphibious transport dock ship left Norfolk Naval Station on Wednesday. It’s scheduled to arrive at Mayport Naval Station in Jacksonville, Fla., on Friday.

The New York’s commanding officer, Capt. Jon Kreitz, told The Virginian-Pilot that the move is bittersweet for many crew members.

Kreitz says many have spent large parts of their careers in Hampton Roads. But they’re also excited to go to Mayport.

The New York’s cargo includes more than 201 crewmembers’ personal vehicles.

The ship is the first of three Hampton Roads-based ships that the Navy is moving to Mayport. The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima and the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry will move to Mayport in 2014...

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on November 29, 2013 at 12:38pm

Thanksgiving aboard the USS San Diego (LPD 22)...

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on November 24, 2013 at 12:43am

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LEYTE GULF (Nov. 23, 2013) USS Germantown (LSD 42) Sailors and Marines attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct Combat Rubber Raid Craft (CRRC) training aboard Germantown. Germantown and USS Ashland (LSD 48) along with embarked Commander, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBORN) 11, Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 and elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are in the Leyte Gulf in the Republic of the Philippines in support of Operation Damayan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert Clowney/Released)

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on November 23, 2013 at 11:57am

Navy to practice spaceship recovery off San Diego...

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on November 23, 2013 at 10:06am

USS Ashland, USS Germantown Arrive, Replace USS George Washington...

Story Number: NNS131122-05Release Date: 11/22/2013 7:30:00 AM
From Defense Media Activity - Navy

CAMP AGUINALDO, Manila (NNS) -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines and Joint Task Force 505 welcome amphibious ships USS Ashland (LSD-48) and USS Germantown (LSD-42) Nov. 20, in the concerted efforts to extend relief efforts to typhoon victims in Visayas.

Ashland and Germantown have aboard a combined total of approximately 900 Marines, elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, based in Okinawa, Japan.

"Having amphibious ships here, along with the 31st MEU, brings more logistical capability and capacity to augment our ongoing relief operations in Visayas," said Armed Forces of the Philippines Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Alan R. Luga.

Ashland and Germantown, both dock landing ships, replaced USS George Washington which had been operating in the area since Nov. 14.

"We are very thankful to the United States Armed Forces for sending one of their aircraft carriers to the Philippines and immediately supporting our humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations following the devastation of super typhoon Yolanda," Luga said.

Luga added that USS George Washington played an important role in air transport when most airports are non-operational in critical areas in Eastern Visayas and the amphibious ships have a more robust ship-to-shore movement ability.

Ashland and Germantown carry landing craft, both air cushioned and utility, for moving large amounts of cargo and equipment ashore, and the 31st MEU brings heavy equipment which could be used to move debris.

"In addition to the enhanced capabilities of the Ashland and Germantown the Japanese Navy will be surveying the Eastern Coast of Samar and identifying additional impacted areas for relief support," said U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John Wissler, JTF-505 commander.

"These are more suitable assets, and combined with the naval vessels from Japan, Australia, and other nations, we continue to be postured to help wherever the Philippine Government and the Armed Forces of the Philippines needs us and we will remain here until our unique capabilities are no longer necessary," Wissler said.

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on November 19, 2013 at 3:39pm

Amphibs may sub for GW, LCS to join Philippines aid effort, more...

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on November 8, 2013 at 8:58am

Navy to Participate in Veterans Week NYC 2013...

Story Number: NNS131106-04Release Date: 11/6/2013 11:28:00 AM
From Navy Office of Information East Public Affairs

NEW YORK (NNS) -- Several hundred U.S. Navy Sailors will participate in Veterans Week NYC 2013 from Nov. 6 - 12 in New York City to honor the service and sacrifice of all American veterans.

Sailors from local commands in Manhattan, the Bronx, Long Island and New Jersey will be joined by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, Rear Adm. Rick Snyder, Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2, and the captain and crew of USS New York (LPD 21), which will take part in many Veterans Week public events.

Veterans Week NYC 2013 and America's Parade are presented by the United War Veterans Council to honor the sacrifices and service of all veterans. America's Parade is the largest Veterans Day event in the NYC and has been held every year since 1919.

"It is important for us to remember the sacrifice of all our veterans. The impact they have had on our nation cannot be overstated," said Mabus. "For more than 238 years our Sailors and Marines have provided a global presence, defending America's interests far from home, as part of the finest expeditionary fighting force the world has ever known. This legacy was built upon the selfless sacrifices of our veterans, those who have willingly stood the watch, in harm's way, for decades."

"It is truly a privilege to be here in New York to take a moment to pause and pay tribute to our veterans," said Mabus. "But this also gives us the opportunity to say thank you to the city of New York, and to our communities around the country, for the tremendous support to our veterans, past and present, who are some of the finest men and women our country has to offer."

Sailors will take part in a broad swath of activities including interaction with local students, cross-training with New York-based firefighters and police, attending Veterans Week remembrances and galas, and marching in America's Parade.

"It's an honor to bring USS New York back to its namesake in celebration of our veterans," said Snyder. "Veterans have been a pivotal part of forging this great nation and it is fitting that today's active duty Sailors and Marines have the opportunity to pay tribute, through not only their service, but also their personal thanks."

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on October 28, 2013 at 11:59pm

Bataan, 22nd MEU Begin ARG Exercise...

Story Number: NNS131028-21Release Date: 10/28/2013 11:15:00 PM
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Hays

ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Sailors from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are participating in Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercises (ARGMEUEX), commencing Oct. 23, 2013.

ARGMEUX is a three-and-a-half week exercise that is designed to strengthen Navy and Marine Corps amphibious capabilities in preparation for deployment.

The Bataan ARG consists of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) SIX, 22nd MEU embarked with the ARG and multiple units and ships participating in ARGMEUX.

ARGMEUX consists of thousands of Sailors and Marines attached to ships, aviation squadrons, medical units, and a Marine Expeditionary Unit training together for global security.

"We have over 25 Navy and Marine Corps commands and detachments teaming up and participating in the BAT ARGMEUEX," said Commodore, Amphibious Squadron Six, Capt. Neil A. Karnes. "This incredibility talented and diverse group of hard charging Sailors and Marines are dedicated to the safe and successful execution of this extremely complex and realistic training opportunity, both at sea and on the beach."

The BATARG is scheduled to train to a multitude of scenarios designed to test the abundant capabilities of the amphibious force. The core of amphibious ops is ship to shore movement with MV-22, tilt-rotor aircraft and high speed hovercraft, or Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC). Additionally, the exercise will assess many other aspects of maritime operations to include boarding, non combatant evacuations, and rescue missions.

"Amphibious operations are highly demanding, it takes flight crews, boat crews, bridge teams, as well as well deck and flight deck crews, staffs and the steely eyed Sailors and hard charging Marines of the Bataan ARG to pull it all together into a choreographed blue/green team of unmatched capability," said Karnes. "The exercise will further develop communication and at-sea experience, working together as Sailors and Marines toward a common goal of combat readiness."

"Bataan Sailors and Marines must always be ready" said Capt. George J. Vassilakis, Bataan's commanding officer. "ARGMUEEX will test us and help strengthen our capabilities to execute complicated and realistic amphibious operations."

131026-N-MW280-073 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2013) A M1A1 main battle tank drives from a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan Sailors and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines are underway conducting routine qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chase Hawley/Released)

Comment by jerome neumann sr on October 27, 2013 at 6:10pm

 Hi, His A school is in Great lakes he is to be CM when he gets done. Sorry I miss understood you on your son I though he just finished boot camp. Thanks for the information on ship I don't think my son knows anything yet about changing the home port or deployment. When they get deployed do know what a usual trip is and how long is a deployment usually. THANKS for the information.

Comment by Chris Jennison on October 26, 2013 at 11:57am

Jerome, I meant, which A school is your son going to. My son has been in the Navy for a year. He will be taking the PO3 rating exam for Engineman (EN) in March. We have also learned that the Fort McHenry will be changing home port to Florida next year and is due for deployment around Dec 2014.

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