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OKINAWA, Japan –Capt. Kedric Webster, the Group Surgeon for Commander, Task Force 76, passed away of natural causes Dec. 13 in Pensacola, Florida.

SASEBO, Japan – Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven Giordano met with Sailors and Marines assigned to Commander, Task Force 76 and Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) as part of the regional tour to hear feedback from the Fleet, Sept. 12.

The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) arrived in Okinawa, Japan, to offload the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Japan, Sept. 19, capping a multi-month deployment in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

CORAL SEA – The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG), with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), began Amphibious Integration Training (AIT) Aug. 2 to ensure that the blue-green team can accomplish missions in response to contingencies.

CORAL SEA – Flanked by U.S. destroyer and four Australian frigates, the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group successfully executed elements of the ‘Up-Gunned ESG’ while participating in live action training of Talisman Saber 2017.

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (NNS) – The amphibious assault ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) arrived in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia for a port visit, Feb. 23 as they continue working to strengthen regional partnerships.

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland departed the waters near Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands after assisting Task Force-West with Department of Defense support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and local authorities, Nov. 20.

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departed the waters near Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) after assisting Task Force-West with Department of Defense support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and local authorities November 20.

The forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrived in Sattahip, Thailand Feb. 7 to participate in exercise Cobra Gold 2019.

CAIRNS, Australia (Nov. 21, 2018) - Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) pulled into Cairns, Australia for a port visit, November 21.

The Navy and Marine Corps team on the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) departed Port Moresby Nov. 19 after supporting security efforts during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.

U.S. Seventh Fleet flagship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), arrived in Jakarta for a port visit May 1, as the United States and Indonesia celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2019.

HONG KONG (NNS) – Seventh Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge arrived in Hong Kong for its first visit to the port in more than three years Apr. 20.

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (NNS) – U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), arrived in Kota Kinabalu for a port visit Apr. 11, its second visit to Malaysia since joining the LIMA exhibition in Langkawi last month.

​Rear Adm. Cedric Pringle, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, awarded Religious Programs Specialist Seaman David Miller, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

SAN DIEGO – Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) participated in a community relations (COMREL) event on the USS Midway Museum March 21.

The crew assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard, along with Southwest Regional Maintenance Center and San Diego Federal Fire personnel, collaborated for an integrated ship and shore force damage control drill, Jan. 31 at Naval Base San Diego.

Avenger-class mine countermeasures ships USS Pioneer (MCM 9) and USS Patriot (MCM 7) arrived in Puerto Princesa, Philippines, for a port visit for resupply and routine maintenance purposes, May 9.

SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (NNS) – The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) arrived in Subic Bay, Philippines, for a port visit, March 21.

SASEBO, Japan - Lt. Cmdr. Bobby Wayland (left) and Lt. Cmdr. Brett Jasionowski (center right) salute the ensign during the national anthem for a change of command ceremony. Wayland relieved Jasionowski as commanding officer of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) during the ceremony.

SOUTH CHINA SEA – The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) conducted a maritime cooperative activity with Philippine Navy (PN) vessel BRP Ramon Alcaraz (FF 16) March 21.

MANILA, Philippines - Mineman Seaman Logan Hardy, from Millbrook, Alabama, throws a messenger line to the pier to moor the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) as the ship arrives in Manila, Philippines, for a port visit. Chief is visiting Manila while operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to work with their Philippine Navy counterparts to strengthen regional security and stability, and enhance interoperability.

SUNDA STRAIT - Sailors from mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) attended a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Sunda Strait aboard the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) ship Kri Usman Harun (359), Mar. 1.

SASEBO, Japan - USS Germantown (LSD 42) conducted a stern gate marriage with a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vehicle from Navy Beach Unit 7 (NBU-7) as part of her certifying events on Jan. 18.

In front of more than 300 special guests, Sailors, friends and family, Cmdr. Jimmie J. Jensen relieved Cmdr. Severn B. Stevens as commanding officer of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a change of command ceremony in Sasebo, Japan Dec. 21.

SASEBO, Japan –USS Germantown (LSD 42) hosted four Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Sailors from JS Kurama (DDH 144) for a ship tour of the while she was in a drydock availability on Feb. 10.

180801-N-VK310-0101 SASEBO, Japan (Aug.1, 2018) Mineman 3rd Class Nowell Kenner, a Sailor stationed aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7), speaks with Vice Adm. Rich Brown, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) aboard Patriot. Brown's first visit to Sasebo as CNSP provided him the opportunity to engage the waterfront and discuss the future of the surface warfare community, the importance of command, and achieving success in the Surface Force by focusing on the following guiding principles of good stewardship, professional development and safety. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Molina/Released)

SASEBO, Japan (NNS) -- The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) returned to Sasebo, after a routine patrol in U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, Aug. 1.

OSAKA, Japan - The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) arrived in Osaka, Japan, July 6 for a regularly scheduled port visit during a summer patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

SASEBO, Japan (NNS) -- A Sailor assigned to USS Warrior (MCM 10) in Sasebo, Japan, was recently named the Association of Minemen's (AOM) 2018-2019 Mineman of the Year (Sea).

SASEBO, Japan - Lt. Cmdr. William Carroll (left), from Lusby, Md., salutes Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Pearlswig (right), from Turner, Ore., during a change of command ceremony.

WATERS SOUTH OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA - USS Warrior (MCM 10) successfully concluded a mine countermeasures exercise with the Republic of Korea Navy, March 29.