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During GQ, San Antonio conducted several training scenarios involving various damage control and medical training evolutions that helped prepare the Sailors aboard for real-life casualties. “Preparing for real situations utilizing drills such as this is vital to the mission readiness and success of our ship,” said Capt. Robert Bibeau, commanding officer, USS San Antonio. “I am confident in our team’s response to what we drilled today.” The combined IWOARG and 24th MEU have roughly 4,3...

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: May 10, 2021 May 10, 2021 12:07 PM • Updated: May 10, 2021 5:18 PM USNI News Graphic These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of May 3, 2021, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship. Total U.S. Navy Battle Force: 296 In Japan Retail Services Spec...

As the LMP was taking place, IWOARG’s crewmembers accessed quality-of-life amenities during their liberty period. MWR placed recreational tents at the installation softball field and provided tables and chairs for use by the IWOARG crew. The Navy Exchange (NEX) and NAVSTA’s Commissary offered exclusive use of the stores to IWOARG crewmembers. FLCSI Site Rota’s contracting team ensured all ship contracting requirements and last minute details were managed leading up to the IWOARG’s LMP. ...

LISBON, Portugal The Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), operating as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (IWOARG), arrived in Lisbon, Portugal for a maintenance and logistics stop, April 30. After Carter Hall’s departure, April 26, from Her Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport, Carter the ship continued its deployment in the Atlantic Ocean with the IWOARG. “We are excited to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Portuguese Marines with Portugal...

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: May 3, 2021 May 3, 2021 10:29 AM • Updated: May 3, 2021 12:10 PM These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of May 3, 2021, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship. Total U.S. Navy Battle Force: 296 In Japan Ens. Chris Colliver, formerly a Chief El...

4 ATLANTIC OCEAN – The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWOARG) and the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) reached the milestone of 60 days underway with no COVID-19 cases, April 20, 2021. “The IWOARG is at maximum readiness when it comes to combating COVID-19,” said U.S. Navy Capt. Darren Nelson, commodore Amphibious Squadron Four. “Our operational readiness allows us to maintain regional stability and maritime security during a time of international crisis....

VIRIN: 210326-N-NQ285-1061 "It was a pleasure to host Commodore Coulson on a tour of Carter Hall and show him our ships capabilities,” said Cmdr. LaDonna Simpson, Carter Hall’s commanding officer. “Our visit to Plymouth was extremely beneficial for crew morale, routine upkeep and critical ship repairs. The ability to conduct forward deployed maintenance is a force multiplier that allows us to quickly conduct repairs and get back to the mission. Our visit to Nav...

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: April 26, 2021 April 26, 2021 11:09 AM USNI News Graphic These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of April 26, 2021, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship. Total U.S. Navy Battle Force: 296 In Japan Seaman Zhihao Luo, from San Francisco, assigned to t...

17 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain – Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), flagship of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG), arrived at Naval Station Rota, Spain, for its mid-deployment voyage repair (MDVR), April 23, 2021. Iwo Jima’s maintenance visit comes after more than two months constant underway operations including a pre-deployment exercise, transiting the Atlantic Ocean, and interoperability exercises with U.S. Second Fleet, U.S. Sixth Fleet, a...

San Antonio took on 220 thousand gallons of fuel for the ship, as well as 136 pallets of food, parts and supplies, ultimately extending the ship’s range and increasing mission capability.  San Antonio is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression, and defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. The combined IWOARG and 24th MEU have roughly 4,300 Sailors and Marines. The ARG-MEU is depl...