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Vinson strike group, Essex ARG conduct operations in South China Sea
The exercise marked the first time an amphibious ready group has operated with an “advanced Air Wing of the Future,” according to the Navy.
By Diana Stancy
Best pics of the week: Dec. 13, 2020
Recruits work together during the Crucible at Parris Island, paratroopers train in Syria, Santa appears with the Blue Angels and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Social distancing at sea, during the world’s largest naval exercise
Defense Secretary Mark Esper visited the amphibious assault ship Essex on Wednesday, part of a much scaled-down Rim of the Pacific exercise.
NCIS: Drug ring’s tentacles reached at least 48 service members
The sailors bought cocaine, LSD and other drugs from two petty officers moonlighting as drug dealers.
This is what’s going on with the Navy’s F-35C program
The Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron 147 have some good news to share.
By Mark D. Faram
Two Iranian fast boats approach US warship while CENTCOM commander is on board
The Essex is hauling U.S. Marines and F-35Bs with the 13th MEU.
By Shawn Snow
F-35s with 13th MEU and Marine air wings are back to normal flight operations
F-35s have been cleared to fly out of the Marine air station in Beaufort, South Carolina.
By Shawn Snow
Marine Corps IDs Marine from 13th MEU who was reported overboard
A 13th MEU Marine who was reported overboard has been ID'd and declared dead.
By Jon Simkins
Marine Corps and Navy end search and rescue efforts for 13th MEU Marine reported overboard
The Navy and Marine Corps launched more than 110 aerial sorties and combed 13,000 square nautical miles off the Philippine coast looking for the missing Marine.
By Shawn Snow
WWII pilot gets thanks from son of the man he saved
Marines saved the Navy pilot after his plane was hit.
By Kyle Mills, Glenwood Springs (Colo.) Post Independent via AP
Massive search and rescue operation underway for 13th MEU Marine reported overboard
The amphibious assault ship Essex reported the Marine overboard at 9:40 a.m. local time.
By Shawn Snow