USS Wasp (LHD-1)

USS Wasp Sailor Dies From COVID-19 Complications

An MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter, attached to Helicopter Marine Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, prepares to lower a dipping sonar transducer during anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) on Sept. 12, 2020. US Navy Photo

A sailor assigned to an amphibious warship based in Norfolk, Va., died on Friday from complications related to COVID-19, Expeditionary Strike Group 2 announced on Friday.

The sailor, assigned to USS Wasp (LHD-1), was hospitalized on Jan. 17...

https://news.usni.org/2021/02/12/uss-wasp-sailor-dies-from-covid-19-complications

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Nov. 23, 2020

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These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Nov. 23, 2020, 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. This post has been updated.

Total U.S. Navy Battle Force:296Ships Underway

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USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Nov. 16, 2020

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These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Nov. 16, 2020, 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. This post has been updated.

Total U.S. Navy Battle Force:296Ships Underway

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542074

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USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Oct. 5, 2020

These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Oct. 5, 2020, 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:296Ships Underway

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562682

Ships Deployed by Fleet

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Navy, National Guard Monitoring Hurricane Laura Path Ahead of Thursday Landfall

Hurricane Laura on Wendesday. NOAA Image

The Navy and National Guard units in Texas and Louisiana are tracking the progress of Hurricane Laura as it moves north across the Gulf of Mexico toward an expected landfall early Thursday morning.

At its current track, Laura is headed for landfall in the vicinity of Lake Charles, La., according to data from the National Weather Service.

The current track puts Laura east of the Navy’s aviation training center in Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas and...

https://news.usni.org/2020/08/26/navy-national-guard-monitoring-hurricane-laura-path-ahead-of-thursday-landfall

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: July 20, 2020

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These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of July 20, 2020, 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:301Ships Underway

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622486

Ships Deployed by Fleet

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https://news.usni.org/2020/07/20/usni-news-fleet-and-marine-tracker-july-20-2020

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: July 13, 2020

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These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of July 13, 2020, 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:300Ships Underway

Deployed Ships UnderwayNon-deployed Ships UnderwayTotal Ships Underway
661783

Ships Deployed by Fleet

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https://news.usni.org/2020/07/13/usni-news-fleet-and-marine-tracker-july-13-2020

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: July 6, 2020

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These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of July 6, 2020, 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:300Ships Underway

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66874

Ships Deployed by Fleet

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VIDEO: Marines Pleased With CH-53K Success During Sea Trials Aboard USS Wasp

The CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter conducted sea trials aboard USS Wasp (LHD-1) in the Mid-Atlantic from June 8 – 21, 2020. US Navy photo.

The Marine Corps wrapped up its first sea trials with the new CH-53K King Stallion, crossing off one of the last big items on the to-do list before the heavy lift helicopter program can turn the aircraft over to the fleet for operational tests and a 2023 first deployment.

The 53K operated from USS Wasp (LHD-1) at sea from June 8 to 21, conducting...

https://news.usni.org/2020/06/25/video-marines-pleased-with-ch-53k-success-during-sea-trials-aboard-uss-wasp

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: June 22, 2020

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These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of June 22, 2020, 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:300Ships Underway

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631780

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