USS Essex (LHD 2)

PHUKET, Thailand (NNS) – The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Phuket, Thailand, for a port visit, Jan. 24.

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Essex ARG 13th MEU with Embarked F-35B Enters Central Command

The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) with the attached Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 is the first continental U.S.-based Navy and Marine Corps force to deploy with the Lightning II. The Essex ARG/MEU team is currently conducting a regularly scheduled deployment.

USS Essex Concludes CARAT with Port Visit to Malaysia

The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia for a port visit after participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2018, August 19.

Essex ARG, 13th MEU Complete ARGMEUEX

PACIFIC OCEAN–Sailors of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marines attached to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed ARG/MEU exercise (ARGMEUEX) off the coast of Southern California, May 10.

USS Essex (LHD 2) Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) Underway for Pre-Season Tactical Workout

SAN DIEGO (Mar. 6, 2018) - Sailors and Marines from the USS Essex (LHD 2) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) departed Naval Base San Diego yesterday, Monday, Mar. 5.

USS Essex Hosts Holiday Bowl and Tour

SAN DIEGO (NNS) – USS Essex (LHD 2) hosted the 2017 San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) Holiday Bowl event and tour in the ship’s hangar bay Dec. 26.

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Essex ARG 13th MEU with embarked F35B enters Central Command

5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Earlier this month, the Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II entered the Central Command area of operations for the first time.

Kearsarge ARG Underway for First East Coast ARG SWATT

Sailors from the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) departed Morehead City, North Carolina, June 21, to participate in a first for the Navy on the East Coast – an ARG Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise.

Essex ARG 13th MEU Complete COMPTUEX

SAN DIEGO (NNS) – Sailors of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marines attached to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed Composite Training Unit exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California, June 15.

Bonhomme Richard Arrives in San Diego, Completes Homeport Shift

SAN DIEGO – The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) arrived in San Diego, concluding the ship’s homeport change, May 8.

ESSEX ARG, 13th MEU Commence ARGMEUEX

PACIFIC OCEAN -- Sailors from Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marines assigned to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commenced the ARG/MEU exercise (ARGMEUEX) off the coast of California, April 24.