10/24/2011: These photos were taken on October 18, 2011 aboard the USS Wasp. In an interview during the tests, Admiral Scott underscored that the V-22 plus the F-35B would expand the capabilities available to a ARG commander like himself. “From an operational point of view, it will give me a…
10/05/2011: Amphibious Ships Return to Norfolk [slidepress gallery='amphibious-ships-return-to-norfolk'] Credit: USN Visual Service: 8/31/2011 In photos, 1-3 and 5, the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp and amphibious transport dock ships USS New York and USS San Antonio transit in formation during a training exercise. The ships are returning to Norfolk after…
10/04/2011 By:Ed Timperlake (Yuma, Az) Today, October 3, 2011 was the first day of the next 100 years for the Navy Marine team in the air and on the sea. The F-35 Joint Program Office just announced the future. ABOARD USS WASP, At sea – The Navy and Marine Corps Team made…
09/23/2011: Wasp (LHD 1) getting underway from Naval Station Norfolk due to the setting of Sortie Condition Alpha prior to the arrival of Hurricane Irene. Credit: USN Visual Service:08/25/2011
The key role for amphibious ships has been discussed on the website in various articles, most recently by Jim Strock. This slide shows highlights some of the operations of the USS Wasp which is the latest in a long line of distinguished USN warships of this name. [slidepress gallery='uss'] Credit:…
This slide show highlights flight operations aboard the USS Wasp. Wasp is currently underway-conducting deck landing and engineering qualifications. [slidepress gallery='deck-landing-and-engineering-qualifications-aboard-uss-wasp'] Credit: USS Wasp 6/25/10 Onboard USS Wasp ABH2 Jack Terry and ABHAN Wyatt Price recover U.S. Marine V-22 Osprey during flight deck evaluations as seen in the first photo.…
