Coalition Exercise in Bay of Bengal: Led by French Carrier, the Charles de Gaulle

06/10/2019
From 17 to 25 May 2019 , the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and his escort conducted a series of exercises in the Bay of Bengal with representatives from the United States Marines, Australia and Japan. Dubbed “La Pérouse”, this series of naval exercises allows France to maintain its military…

Intrepid Sentinel 2019

04/24/2019
The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) sails in formation with the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155), the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), France’s Marine Nationale air defense destroyer FS Cassard (D 614) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in the…

USS Essex and Stennis Carrier Strike Group 

12/24/2018
The Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group are conducting integrated operations in the Arabian Sea to ensure stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. 12.13.2018 Photo by Petty…

USS Essex Deployment and F-35B

09/17/2018
INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 2 2018) An F-35B Lightning II, attached to the “Avengers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a regularly scheduled deployment of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine…

Australia Sends the HMAS Arunta to Operation Manitou

12/02/2016
Video:Australia Sends the HMAS Arunta to Operation Manitou

Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group: Talisman Sabre 2015

09/10/2015
Slideshow:Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group formation during Talisman Sabre 2015