Event runs from:
10/1/2011 through:
6/21/2012 11:00 PM
Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Deployment 2011-2012
Led by Commander, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5, the Makin Island ARG consists of the Navy's newest amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), the amphibious-transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), and the dock-landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). |
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USS New Orleans Hosts Health Fair at Sea for Sailors and MarinesAt Sea - The Health Promotion Committee aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) sponsored a command health fair Oct. 3 as the ship conducted certification exercises off the coast of Southern California. The health fair promoted a healthy lifestyle among the crew and increased awareness about health issues Sailors and Marines may face during the ship's upcoming deployment. Makin Island ARG Ships Support 11th MEU Counter-Piracy TrainingAt Sea - Ships assigned to the USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) served as the key platform for counter-piracy training conducted Oct. 1 by the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a certification exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of Southern California. USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) Underway with USS Makin Island ARG for CERTEXAt Sea - Dock-landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) joined the rest of the USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Sept. 29 to begin a two-week certification exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of Southern California. This is the final test for the USS Pearl Harbor before a regularly scheduled deployment. USS Makin Island off the southern coast of California111010-N-KD852-027 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct 11, 2011) - The Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) operates off the southern coast of California. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is underway for a certification exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Lill/Released) The Makin Island Amphibious Ready GroupPACIFIC OCEAN (Oct 11, 2011) - The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group consisting of USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and USS New Orleans (LPD 18) participate in a formation photo off the southern coast of California. Makin Island is the flagship of Amphibious Squadron 5 and is underway for a certification exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Lill) Makin Island ARG Completes CERTEXMakin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) returned to homeport Oct. 13 after completing a 12-day certification exercise (CERTEX) with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) off the coast of Southern California. USS Pearl Harbor Passes CERTEXDock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) successfully completed certification exercise (CERTEX) and pulled back into San Diego. USS Makin Island, West Coast Amphibs Ready for Deployments, Blue/Green ExercisesSAN DIEGO - Later this year, the Navy will deploy one of its newest, most efficient and most capable amphibious assault ships, USS Makin Island (LHD 8).
USS Makin Island will make its maiden deployment as the flagship for Amphibious Squadron (CPR) 5 and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Well into next year, CPR 5 and the 11th MEU will work together as they respond as a global force for good, to crisis around the world. Makin Island ARG departs on maiden deploymentSAN DIEGO - The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is scheduled to depart San Diego for deployment Monday, Nov. 14.
USS Makin Island (LHD 8), one of the Navy’s newest, and most efficient amphibious assault ships, will make its maiden deployment as the flag ship for Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). USS New Orleans Departs San Diego for Scheduled DeploymentSAN DIEGO –- The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) departed Naval Base San Diego, on a regularly scheduled deployment as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in support of the Navy's Maritime Strategy. USS Pearl Harbor DeploysUSS PEARL HARBOR, At Sea - - Dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) departed San Diego on Nov. 14, carrying nearly 300 Sailors and 400 Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), for a regularly scheduled deployment. USS Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group DeploysSAN DIEGO - Nearly 4,000 Sailors and Marines from the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) departed San Diego Nov. 14, for a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Navy's Maritime Strategy. USS New Orleans Kicks Off ‘United Through Reading’ ProgramUSS NEW ORLEANS, At sea –- The religious ministries team aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) launched its “United Through Reading” (UTR) program for Sailors and Marines to use throughout the ship’s deployment. USS Makin Island Arrives in Hawaii for Scheduled Port VisitPEARL HARBOR, Hawaii –- More than 2,000 Sailors and Marines serving aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) arrived in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for a scheduled port visit, marking the first time Makin Island has visited the state of Hawaii. Pearl Harbor Sailors Frocked on ThanksgivingUSS PEARL HARBOR, At sea - Thirty three Sailors aboard dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) had their new rank to be thankful for this Thanksgiving after they were frocked to the next higher pay grade, Nov. 24. 'Makin Island University' Kicks Off First NCPACE Semester of DeploymentUSS MAKIN ISLAND, At Sea - Sailors and Marines aboard USS Makin Island (LHD 8) are finding time to work toward college degrees thanks to Makin Island University, the ship's Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) program, that kicked off its first semester of the current deployment, Nov. 29. USS New Orleans Sailors Conduct Anti-Terrorism, Force Protection DrillsUSS NEW ORLEANS, At sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) participated in a series of Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) exercises, Dec. 5 as the ship continued on its current deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR). Pearl Harbor Day World War II Ties Run Deep Within Makin Island ARGPACIFIC OCEAN –- Ceremonies commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor took place aboard each of the three ships that make up the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) as the unit conducted operations in the Western Pacific Ocean, Dec. 7. Makin Island Conducts Training Operations at SeaPHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 9, 2011) Capt. Cedric Pringle, executive officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), observes Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) conducting fast roping training aboard the ship. Makin Island is on its maiden deployment and conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Lill/Released) 11th MEU Corpsmen Conduct Combat Stress Training aboard USS New OrleansUSS NEW ORLEANS, At sea -- Hospital corpsmen assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted combat stress training Dec. 9 while deployed aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) as the ship conducted operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR). Marines, Sailors arrive in Cambodia for professional exchangeREAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia - Marines and Sailors of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit came ashore here Dec. 11 from amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) to begin a cooperative exercise with the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces focusing on medical subject-matter-expert exchanges, mass-casualty response, community outreach, jungle familiarization and platoon and company movements. USS Makin Island Supports 11th MEU Theater Security Cooperation MissionsUSS MAKIN ISLAND, At sea –- The Navy’s newest amphibious assault ship, USS Makin Island (LHD 8), played a major role in supporting theater security cooperation missions in the Asia-Pacific region by serving as the at-sea launching platform for U.S. Marine air and ground forces participating in Exercise Kilat Eagle, Dec. 14. USS Pearl Harbor Sailors and Marines Take Part in Community Service ProjectSIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia - Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and embarked Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) took time out of their day Dec. 15., to participate in a community service project at the Help the Children of Cambodia (HtCC) Goodwill Center. Capt. Quintanilla II Hosts Maj. Gen. Suhaimi Aboard USS Makin Island (LHD8)111218-N-DX615-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2011) Capt. Humberto L. Quintanilla II, commander of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5, hosts Maj. Gen. Dato' Suhaimi, Malaysian army assistant chief of staff, aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), the flagship of PHIBRON 5 and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. The group of Malaysian army members toured the ship at the end of exercise Kilat Eagle, a multinational exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Malaysian army Makin Island Sailors and Marines Support 'Women at Sea' ProgramUSS MAKIN ISLAND, At Sea - Female Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) took part in a quarterly "Women at Sea" meeting Dec. 18, to talk about the unique challenges women face serving aboard a U.S. Navy vessel. Makin Island Sailors and Marines Celebrate Christmas in SingaporeSINGAPORE - While there certainly wasn't snow in the forecast for the local climate, Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) still showed signs of holiday spirit by celebrating the Christmas holiday in Singapore, Dec. 25. Small-Arms Live-Fire Exercise Aboard USS New Orleans (LPD18)111229-N-PB383-537 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2011) Sailors conduct a small-arms live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released) Makin Island Sailors and Marines Communicate with Loved Ones via VTCUSS MAKIN ISLAND, At Sea- Several Sailors and Marines deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) were able to speak face-to-face with their families Dec. 29, using video teleconferencing (VTC) technology between the ship and the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) in San Diego. Makin Island Sailors and Marines Celebrate the New Year at SeaUSS MAKIN ISLAND, At Sea - Sailors and Marines deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) celebrated the arrival of 2012 with a day of Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) festivities, including a "Jingle Bell" 5k fun run on the flight deck, sports in the hangar bay and a special holiday meal, Jan. 1. USS New Orleans Hosts Reception in Abu DhabiABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - The crew of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) hosted a reception on the ship’s flight deck for senior military and civilian officials from the U.S. United Arab Emirates and other foreign nations, Jan. 10. Commander U.S. 5th Fleet Visits USS Makin IslandUSS MAKIN ISLAND, At Sea - Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet met with Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during an overnight visit to the ship, Jan. 14-15. Makin Island Sailors Attend Marine Corps Corporals CourseUSS MAKIN ISLAND, At Sea - Two Sailors assigned to USS Makin Island (LHD 8) were given the unique opportunity to participate in a Marine Corps leadership development course taught by the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Jan. 2-18. Sailor Attends Church Service on USS Makin IslandARABIAN SEA - Staff Sgt. Matthew S. Thompson listens to Lt. Leo F. Arnone, a Navy chaplain, as he reads scripture during catholic mass in the chapel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ethan Tracey/Released) PHIBRON 5 Holds Change of Command Ceremony at SeaUSS MAKIN ISLAND, At Sea - Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5 held a change of command ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), while the ship was underway in the Arabian Sea Feb. 12. 11th MEU Honors Fallen Corpsman with Memorial ServiceUSS MAKIN ISLAND, At Sea - Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Sailors deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) celebrated the life and service of Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kyler L. Estrada during a memorial service on board the ship, Feb. 17. USS New Orleans Sailors, Marines Celebrate Black History MonthUSS NEW ORLEANS, At Sea - Sailors and Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) deployed aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) celebrated Black History Month with a celebration hosted by the ship's diversity committee, Feb. 18. USS Pearl Harbor Celebrates Black History MonthUSS PEARL HARBOR, At Sea - Sailors and Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) deployed aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) celebrated African-American/Black History Month with a celebration on the mess decks, Feb. 28. Makin Island Sailors and Marines Complete Second NCPACE TermUSS MAKIN ISLAND, At sea - Sailors and Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit MEU) deployed aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) completed the second term of the Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE), March 5. Makin Island Sailors, Marines Volunteer Time With Children in BahrainADLIYA, Bahrain - Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participated in a community relations (COMREL) project at the Regional Institute for Active Learning (RIA) during a port visit to Bahrain, March 13. USS New Orleans Sailors, Marines Take Advantage of VITA ProgramUSS NEW ORLEANS, At sea - With the 2011 income tax filing deadline quickly approaching, Sailors and Marines deployed aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) are taking full advantage of the Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA) program offered on board the ship, March 19-24. Damage Control Training on USS Pearl HarborARABIAN SEA (April 2, 2012) - Cmdr. Michael Harris, executive officer of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), operates the nozzle of a fire hose during damage control training on the ship's flight deck. Makin Island CPOs Celebrate 119 Years of Deckplate LeadershipUSS MAKIN ISLAND, At sea - Chief petty officers (CPO) serving aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) put on their service khaki and lined the ship's mess decks to celebrate the 119th birthday of the establishment of the CPO rank, April 1. Damage Control Training on board USS Makin IslandRED SEA - Senior Chief Damage Controlman Pisiana Tuitasi demonstrates how to properly apply a banding patch to a pipe during damage control training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island Sailors, Marines Take Part in SAAM 5K RunUSS MAKIN ISLAND, At Sea - More than 200 Sailors and Marines participated in a special Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 5-kilometer run on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), April 28. Replenishment At Sea on USS Pearl HarborGULF OF ADEN - Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Joshua Kennedy supervises Fire Controlman 3rd Class Megan Roche as she brings in the phone and distance line during a replenishment at sea on USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). Makin Island Sailors Raise More Than $50,000 for NMCRSUSS MAKIN ISLAND, At sea - Sailors deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) raised more than $50,000 during the 2012 Navy and Marine Core Relief Society (NMCRS) fund drive, which ended April 30. Makin Island, Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Groups Turnover DutiesUSS MAKIN ISLAND, Gulf of Aden - The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) were relieved of their duties in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) by the Iwo Jima ARG and the 24th MEU, May 5. USS New Orleans Health Services Hosts Safety StanddownUSS NEW ORLEANS, At Sea - The Health Services department aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) hosted safety stand-down training for Sailors and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, May 11. USS New Orleans Earns Second Consecutive 'Blue H' AwardUSS NEW ORLEANS, At Sea - The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) earned its second consecutive Navy Surgeon General's Health Promotion and Wellness award, also known as the "Blue H" award, for excellence in health promotion programs, May 4. USS New Orleans and USS Pearl Harbor Arrive In ThailandPHUKET, Thailand - The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), along with embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), arrived in Phuket, Thailand May 14, for a scheduled port visit. Sailors, Marines Serve Community in ThailandPHUKET, Thailand - Sailors from the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participated in several community service projects with the Royal Thai Navy May 15. USS Makin Island Arrives in MalaysiaSEPANGAR, Malaysia - The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), along with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrived in Sepangar, Malaysia May 18, for a port visit. USS New Orleans Makes Port Visit to Sasebo, JapanSASEBO, Japan - The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Sasebo, Japan for a scheduled port visit, June 1. USS Pearl Harbor Sailors, Marines Remember the Battle of MidwayUSS PEARL HARBOR, At Sea - Sailors and Marines deployed aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) remembered the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway during a commemoration ceremony, June 4. USS Makin Island Sailors, Marines Receive Quilts as GiftsUSS MAKIN ISLAND, At sea (NNS) -- A group of Sailors and Marines serving aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), including the ship's commanding officer, received special hand-made quilts from the "Stitchen Sisters of Michigan" quilting group, June 8. Makin Island Sailors, Marines Remember Battle of MidwayUSS MAKIN ISLAND, At Sea - Sailors and Marines deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) joined together on the mess decks for a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. USS New Orleans Arrives in Pearl HarborPEARL HARBOR - The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) arrived in Pearl Harbor for a port visit. |
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