02/25/2015: The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) pulls into Sepanggar, Malaysia, for a scheduled port visit. Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of USS Ashland (LSD 48), USS Germantown (LSD 42) and, the newest member, USS Green Bay…
11/26/2014: Sailors man the rails aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship departs Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo for an inspection from the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). INSURV inspections occur every five years to ensure mission readiness. Germantown is forward-deployed and currently…
11/29/2013: During Operation Damayan, JTF-505 demonstrated the successful cooperation between partners in the Asia-Pacific, enabled by the forward presence of U.S. military assets. The versatility of the Osprey makes it ideal for operating across international platforms during crises and contingencies and integrating the seabase into overall operatons. [slidepress gallery='the-osprey-and-the-sdf'] Credit:…
