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 Hallâs departure, April 26, from Her Majestyâs Naval Base Devonport, Carter the ship continued its deployment in the Atlantic Ocean with the IWOARG.
âWe are excited to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Portuguese Marines with Portugal,â said Cmdr. LaDonna Simpson, Carter Hallâs commanding officer. âWe look forward to working with the Portuguese Navy and Marines during CONTEX-PHIBEX. Our continued participation in multilateral exercises with allies and partners strengthens our commitments and improves our interoperability.â
By SETH ROBSON | STARS AND STRIPES Published: May 4, 2021
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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 Electronics Technician assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA-6), recites the oath of office during his commissioning ceremony in the ship’s hangar bay on April 30, 2021. US Navy Photo
54 A Pearl Harbor-based guided missile destroyer returned to her homeport following a deployment to 5th and 7th Fleets, April 30.
Arleigh Burke-class guided missile cruiser USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) and an embarked detachment from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6 conducted operations in the Indian and Pacific Oceans and the Arabian Sea, both independently and as part of Carrier Strike Group 11.
“I am incredibly proud of the accomplishments of John Paul Jones during this deployment,” said Rear Adm. Christopher Sweeney, commander, Carrier Strike Group 11. “Operating from the Western Pacific to the Arabian Gulf, they exported peace, conducting operations and joint exercises with our allies and partners around the globe, improving interoperability and capabilities to help secure the maritime domain. Despite myriad challenges that come with operating at sea during a pandemic, this team rose to meet every one. Our nation appreciates your service to our country a