| 单词 | amphibious assault |
| 例句 | By the end of August 1943, as our training ended, Admiral Nimitz was getting ready to stage amphibious assaults on the Gilbert Islands with the First and Second Marine divisions. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The next major stop is the Fort Fisher State Historic Site, 18 miles south of town, the location of a huge amphibious assault by Union forces during the Civil War. The Battles of Wilmington, N.C. — in World War II, That Is 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z On May 11, 2005, Grant’s amphibious assault vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. Ruben Gallego made mental health part of his campaign. Specifically, his own. 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z A key element of the amphibious assault would be the use of civilian car ferries, an option tested in October 2022 when seven ferries took part in a military landing drills on Chinese beaches. Pentagon outlines multiple Chinese attack plans for Taiwan 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Its beaches and ranges provide training in amphibious assaults and urban warfare and it is used both for U.S. Marine killed in homicide at Camp Lejeune; second Marine held for suspected involvement 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Images online and media reports have noticed shifts in the manufacturing process of China's 075 type amphibious assault ship. Bigger, heavier, faster: China rolls out military upgrades 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Even so, prosecutors say he provided the officer detailed information on the weapons systems and aircraft aboard the Essex and other amphibious assault ships that act as small aircraft carriers. US Navy sailor’s mom encouraged him to pass military details to China, prosecutor says 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Mr. Wei serves aboard the Essex, an amphibious assault ship moored at Naval Base San Diego, which is the home of the Pacific Fleet. Two U.S. Navy Sailors Charged With Helping Chinese 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z PLA naval forces near Taiwan also grew with the addition of an amphibious assault ship to the two existing cross-strait assault ships. Pentagon outlines multiple Chinese attack plans for Taiwan 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z They said Mr Wei, who served as a machinist's mate on the amphibious assault ship USS Essex, held a security clearance and had access to sensitive information about the ship. Two US Navy sailors charged with spying for China 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z However, the drill comes as thousands of Marines and sailors on both the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan and the USS Carter Hall, a landing ship, are on their way to the Persian Gulf. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard runs drill on disputed islands as US military presence in region grows 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z The last Marine expeditionary unit — an armada carrying Marines, aircraft and vehicles prepared for an amphibious assault — came through in November 2021. Analysis: Buildup of American forces in Persian Gulf a new signal of worsening US-Iran conflict 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Then from behind low sand-dunes, two dozen amphibious assault vehicles move with surprising speed along the wide beach, their tracks churning up the sand. Han Kuang: Taiwan practises to repel a Chinese invasion 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z The waters where Russia is said to have placed the mines are in an area already mined by Ukraine to deter an amphibious assault. Your Friday Briefing 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z The readiness group consists of three ships, including the Bataan, an amphibious assault ship. US sending more warships, Marines to Gulf to counter Iran’s efforts to seize commercial ships 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Meanwhile at sea, the armed forces will practice "saturation attacks" on enemy ships including amphibious assault ships, and "anti-blockade escorts", Lin added. Taiwan drills to involve civilian airports, practice keeping sea lanes open 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z For China, Navy attack submarines would play a major role in countering a Chinese amphibious assault on Taiwan that U.S. military commanders have said could take place in the next several years. Navy at risk of losing submarine edge to advanced undersea defenses by China and Russia 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z He has peppered the run-up with celebrations of industrial milestones, including the launch of Turkey's first electric car and the inauguration of its first amphibious assault ship, built in Istanbul to carry Turkish-made drones. In Turkey election, Erdogan doesn't flinch as he fights for political life 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z He has peppered the election run-up with celebrations of industrial milestones, including the launch of Turkey's first electric car and the inauguration of its first amphibious assault ship, built in Istanbul to carry Turkish-made drones. Turkey's Erdogan doesn't flinch in fight for political life 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z Experts say the United States considers the Philippines a potential location for rockets, missiles and artillery systems to counter a Chinese amphibious assault. Biden to reassure Philippines' Marcos as China tensions flare 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z The naval part will integrate sea, air and land forces to attack enemy forces and amphibious assault ships, and to protect sea lanes to counter blockade efforts, it said. Taiwan war games to focus on combating blockade, preserving forces 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z A new class of amphibious assault ship called Type 076 is also under construction and will be equipped with electromagnetic catapults to support fixed-wing aircraft and make it more like an aircraft carrier. Pentagon leak says China conducted first operation with new helicopter carrier 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The amphibious assault ship was built in Istanbul's Sedef Shipyard by a Turkish-Spanish consortium, based on the design of Spanish light aircraft carrier Juan Carlos I. Turkey launches its first aircraft carrier, eyes drone capabilities 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z In just a few weeks, Russia built miles of fortifications near Vitino, a town on Crimea’s western coast — even though analysts say an amphibious assault is unlikely. A web of trenches shows Russia fears losing Crimea Even under the best of circumstances, an amphibious assault on Taiwan would prove exceedingly difficult and dangerous. Is war with China inevitable? The answer to that question will determine our future 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z About 12,000 sailors and marines from the two countries will take part, as will 30 warships, 70 aircraft and 50 amphibious assault vehicles, the South Korean military said. US amphibious assault ship joins drills in South Korea 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Lack of helicopters, however, will limit amphibious assault capabilities until 2030, the report said. Pentagon leak says China conducted first operation with new helicopter carrier 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The allies are simulating amphibious assaults on North Korean beach defenses this week. North Korea fires long-range rocket on eve of Japan-South Korea summit 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship and littoral combat ships experienced the greatest number of severe “casualty reports” that impair a ship’s ability to operate effectively, the GAO report said. Report: Navy ships face growing maintenance delays, costs 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Those simulations, performed by figures with "a variety of senior governmental, think tank, and military backgrounds," always began with a PLA amphibious assault on Taiwan accompanied by air and missile attacks on critical government infrastructure. Is war with China inevitable? The answer to that question will determine our future 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z In 2020, the amphibious assault ship burned for more than four days and was destroyed, a more than $1 billion loss. "Increasingly being weaponized": New Pentagon rules keep many military court records secret 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z Washington maintains a carrier strike group, amphibious assault ships, nuclear submarines, a Marine division and special forces units in the region. China threat sparks a web of new relationships for U.S. military in region 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z At the urging of Washington, the Taiwanese are trying to reorient around an “asymmetric strategy” employing their own missiles to target a Chinese amphibious assault. Opinion | Taiwan is finally beefing up its defenses. Will it be too little, too late? 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z The Center for Strategic and International Studies conducted 24 separate wargame scenarios involving an amphibious assault by China across the 100-mile Taiwan Strait, setting off a war with Taiwan, the United States and Japan. Report: U.S. defeats China in simulated war over Taiwan, but costs are high 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z A Chinese amphibious assault on Taiwan would quickly founder, according to multiple war games. Is war with China inevitable? The answer to that question will determine our future 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z In August, India announced it was deploying amphibious assault boats to Pangong Lake. Age-old cashmere trade ensnared in military tensions high in the Himalayas 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z The Pentagon’s top general said China should carefully consider how poorly Russia is faring so far in its military operation against Ukraine as it contemplates any amphibious assault on Taiwan. Gen. Mark Milley: Russian woes in Ukraine should be a lesson for China on Taiwan 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z The Pentagon’s top general says China should carefully consider how poorly Russia is faring in its 10-month-long invasion of Ukraine before it contemplates an amphibious assault on Taiwan. Gen. Mark Milley: China attacking Taiwan would be like Russia attacking Ukraine 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z They are being rolled out to replace the Marine’s aging amphibious assault vehicle, which is lighter, slower and runs on tracks instead of wheels. Marine Corps halts surf use of combat vehicle after mishap 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z Marines and more than 600 mostly Philippine counterparts in mock amphibious assaults and special operations, U.S. and Philippine military officials said. US, Philippine forces hold combat drills to brace for crisis 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z The nine-day trial took place just a short walk from the pier where the immense amphibious assault ship burned for more than four days in 2020. Sailor Acquitted of Setting Fire That Destroyed $1.2 Billion Navy Ship 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z While an amphibious assault might be beyond China’s military abilities in the near term, Beijing is capable of dropping bombs and launching missiles at Taiwan, Gen. Milley said. Gen. Mark Milley: Russian woes in Ukraine should be a lesson for China on Taiwan 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z While an amphibious assault might be beyond China’s military abilities, Beijing is capable of dropping bombs and launching missiles at Taiwan, Gen. Milley said. Gen. Mark Milley: China attacking Taiwan would be like Russia attacking Ukraine 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z The July 2020 blaze burned for nearly five days and sent an acrid smoke over San Diego, damaging the amphibious assault ship so badly that it had to be scuttled. Trial to start for sailor accused of igniting Navy warship 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Troops trained there for tank warfare and amphibious assaults as well as desert campaigns—since the first assault against the Axis powers was planned for North Africa. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z The U.S. held back throughout the maneuvers, keeping an aircraft carrier group and two amphibious assault ships at sail in the region, but not close to the island. China’s response to Pelosi visit a sign of future intentions 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Ukraine’s military also planted mines along the coast in case of a Russian amphibious assault after Moscow’s Feb. 24 invasion, cordoning off beach entrances with red and white tape to ensure civilians don’t get hurt. Explosive item kills three swimmers off Ukrainian Black Sea beach 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z “Under the guise of signaling, they’re trying to basically test their ability to conduct complex maneuvers that are necessary for an amphibious assault on Taiwan.” More Than a Show: China’s Exercises Could Help It Practice Seizing Taiwan 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Navy official said the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli was also in the area as part of a deployment to the region that started in early May from its home port of San Diego. U.S. Navy deploys four warships east of Taiwan as Pelosi heads to Taipei 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z On Wednesday on Bali beach, Taiwanese troops practiced repelling a potential amphibious assault along the stretch of waterfront connecting Taipei Port and the Tamsui River mouth, crucial to defending the capital city of Taipei. Taiwan hones invasion response amid China’s threats over Pelosi trip 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z “This has significantly undermined the overall invasion plan, as Russia cannot realistically attempt an amphibious assault to seize Odesa,” the military said. Russia aims new air strikes at Black Sea coastal targets 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z The administration has been urging Taiwanese leaders to seek U.S. weapons better suited to repelling an amphibious assault from China, U.S. defense officials said. Biden administration preps Taiwan for Chinese attack after Ukraine invasion 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z Tripoli, an amphibious assault ship, was also in that area. More Than a Show: China’s Exercises Could Help It Practice Seizing Taiwan 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z The new vehicles were introduced to replace Vietnam War-era amphibious assault vehicles, one of which was involved in one of Marine Corps’ deadliest training accidents of its kind two years ago off Southern California’s coast. Marines halt amphibious vehicle use at sea after mishaps 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z He is investing in rocket artillery, drones, loitering munitions, electronic warfare, tactical missiles, a new amphibious assault ship and other cutting-edge capabilities. Opinion | The top Marine faces unprecedented opposition. He says that’s ‘positive.’ 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z The fire that engulfed the Bonhomme Richard, an amphibious assault ship that was designed to carry thousands of Marines and deploy them from landing craft and helicopters, began when it was docked and undergoing renovations. Navy Punishes More Than 20 Sailors Over Fire on the Bonhomme Richard 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z In February 2011, Mr. Williams spoke aboard the amphibious assault ship Iwo Jima at Norfolk on the 66th anniversary of the battle. Hershel Williams, a Hero in the Battle for Iwo Jima, Dies at 98 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z It also has nine amphibious assault ships that can carry helicopters and vertical-takeoff fighter jets as well. China launches high-tech aircraft carrier in naval milestone 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z It will also provide about $28 billion to procure eight Navy ships, including at least two guided-missile destroyers, two attack submarines, and an amphibious assault vessel. House Democrats roll out early defense budget proposals ahead of looming fight 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro, who oversees the Navy and Marine Corps, took punitive action after reviewing a military investigation into the sinking of an amphibious assault vehicle off the California coast in July 2020. Marine general, four other officers censured in deadly disaster at sea 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z Ukraine's military planted mines along the coast in case of a Russian amphibious assault after Moscow's Feb. 24 invasion, cordoning off beach entrances with red and white tape to ensure civilians don't get hurt. 'Danger! mines' - Odesa's popular beaches now off limits 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z The Navy also has nine amphibious assault ships, which can carry helicopters and vertical-takeoff fighter jets as well. Satellite images suggest new Chinese carrier close to launch 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z It has suffered a number of Russian missile attacks, and Kyiv fears that Moscow wants to capture it as it has other Ukrainian ports, potentially through an amphibious assault. Russia 'ready to set up corridor' for Ukrainian food ships - with conditions 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z But the Ruoqiang facility is unique for showing an actual ship mockup that moves on a rail to simulate the transit of an aircraft carrier or amphibious assault carrier through the sea. Russia to deploy nuclear-armed drone torpedo 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z The navy, after the sinking of the Moskva, its Black Sea flagship, is cowering out of range of Ukrainian missiles, thus ending any realistic prospect of an amphibious assault on the port of Odessa. Opinion | Good-cop France is offering Putin a way out. If only he’d take it. 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z Russian vessels in the Black Sea have been launching missiles at Ukraine — and could be used to support an amphibious assault on the country, the official said. U.S. provided intelligence that helped Ukraine sink Russian warship 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z Given how hard Russia is finding it to invade a neighboring state, imagine how much more difficult it will be for China to mount an amphibious assault across the Taiwan Strait. Opinion | Russia learns the perils of aggression in an age of defensive dominance 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z Swapping the ship’s normal complement of troop-carrying helicopters and “tiltrotors” for fighter jets transformed an amphibious assault ship originally designed to move a Marine unit ashore into an equivalent of a light aircraft carrier. Perspective | Warships are evolving, but they won’t go away 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Now, Admiral Cox said, any amphibious assault on Ukraine will be much more dangerous for Russia, with its landing and amphibious ships much more vulnerable to attacks. Prized Russian Ship Was Hit by Missiles, U.S. Officials Say 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z The loss of the Moskva was more than just a humiliation, as it could now seriously impair any Kremlin plans for an amphibious assault on Ukraine’s southern coast. Girding for New Battle, Russia Warns U.S. on Advanced Weapons for Ukraine 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z The Moskva would have played a primary role in any potential amphibious assault on the Ukrainian coastal city of Odesa. Prized Russian ship was hit by missiles, U.S. officials say 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z The British government dispatched a naval task force to retake the islands by amphibious assault when Argentine forces invaded on 2 April. Falklands veteran on the victory picture that went global 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z Those forces were joined by naval infantry who came ashore in amphibious assaults, and Russia moved quickly to secure territory along the coasts of the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. How One Month of War in Ukraine Ground to a Bloody Stalemate 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z On Friday, Tomkiewicz, Reynolds, Speedy and Moore were aboard an Osprey, an aircraft capable of vertical takeoffs and landings that is mostly used to transport troops and equipment for amphibious assaults. Family members mourn four Marines killed during NATO exercise last week 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z Russian warships are posted near the city’s Black Sea shoreline, but military analysts said they are unlikely to try an amphibious assault without ground support from Russia’s forces in the east. Odessa’s beloved opera house plays starring role in wartime drama 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Now, Cox said, any amphibious assault on Ukraine will be much more dangerous for Russia, with its landing and amphibious ships much more vulnerable to attacks. Prized Russian ship was hit by missiles, U.S. officials say 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z It was not clear if Russia is planning an amphibious assault on the port. Pentagon dials up size, scope of Ukrainian military aid 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Pentagon officials said Wednesday they have seen “increased naval activity” in the south near the key port of Odesa, including vessels identified as tank landing ships that could be used in an amphibious assault. White House on the defensive as Russia-Ukraine talks heat up 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Pentagon officials on Wednesday said they have seen “increased naval activity” in the area, including vessels identified as tank landing ships that could be used in an amphibious assault. Russia shells towns near Odesa, preparing a possible ground assault on the city 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Chinese military forces in 2021 stepped up coercive activities, including flights into Taiwan’s air defense zone and amphibious assault training near the island. Russian invasion raises new danger of Chinese attack on Taiwan 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Mr. Kofman said it was unlikely the Russian Navy would mount an amphibious assault on the city until its forces were also ready to attack by land. Kremlin Vows Victory in Ukraine as Refugees Swell to One Million 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z Russian troops have gained ground near Mariupol while naval forces gathered offshore, raising fears of an amphibious assault on a city where local officials said there was no power or heat. First Ukraine City Falls as Russia Strikes More Civilian Targets 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z And in Mariupol, another port city, the Russian navy’s first attempt to mount an amphibious assault was thwarted, though another effort was in the works, Ukrainian officials said. ‘I’m a Soldier Now.’ Even in Untouched Villages, Ukrainians Prepare to Fight 2022-02-27T05:00:00Z In Ukraine’s south, the official said, Russian troops are advancing, moving up from Crimea and also mounting an amphibious assault near Mariupol, where they are within 50 kilometers of the city. Ukraine Agrees to Talks With Russia, but Fighting Still Rages 2022-02-27T05:00:00Z For days, Russian troops have been moving steadily into Ukraine from the north, east and south, launching air, land and amphibious assaults. Allies ready strong sanctions against Russia as bombardments of Kyiv grow fierce 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z Officials said Russia had begun an amphibious assault from the Sea of Azov, near Mariupol, in the south. Russia’s Assault in Ukraine Slows After an Aggressive Start 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z The Defense Department official said Russia launched an amphibious assault on Ukraine from the Sea of Azov, west of the critical port city of Mariupol. Ukraine military putting up better fight than expected, Pentagon says 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z The official cited indications of a Russian amphibious assault west of Mariupol, "putting potentially thousands of naval infantry ashore there". Russia facing more resistance than it expected in Ukraine- U.S. official 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z There had been no indication of any amphibious assaults yet by Russian forces but they used about 75 military aircraft in the first phase of the invasion, the official added. Russia plans to 'decapitate' Ukraine government -U.S. defense official 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z This week, Russia moved six amphibious assault ships into the Black Sea, augmenting its capability to land marines on the coast. Flights to Ukraine halted, redirected as crisis brews 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z This week Russia moved six amphibious assault ships into the Black Sea, augmenting its capability to land marines on the coast. Putin, Biden plan high-stakes phone call in Ukraine crisis 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z Continuing its military buildup near Ukraine, Russia has moved six amphibious assault vessels into the Black Sea, augmenting its capability to land marines on the coast. UK defense secretary in Moscow amid Ukraine trensions 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z A task force of Russian amphibious assault ships is passing through the Bosporus and the Dardanelles as it heads from the Meditteranean to the Black Sea for what officials in Moscow insist are “naval exercises.” Russian fleet sails into the Black Sea amid growing tensions with Ukraine 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z They include 11 amphibious assault ships, in the Black Sea and in the Mediterranean, with the capacity to carry five battalions of Russian Marines who could land in Ukraine from the south, the officials said. U.S. Warns of Grim Toll if Putin Pursues Full Invasion of Ukraine 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z Russia also has 20 to 30 combat ships in the Black Sea, and could launch amphibious assaults along the coast. Russia could seize Kyiv in days and cause 50,000 civilian casualties in Ukraine, U.S. assessments find 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z The heroic tradition of Marines storming faraway beaches from a few big amphibious assault ships was “illogical,” Berger wrote, “given the growth of adversary precision strike capabilities.” Opinion | The Marines are establishing a beachhead for needed change at the Pentagon 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z The investigation found inadequate training of platoon members who were provided amphibious assault vehicles that had not been used in more than a year and were in “poor condition.” Marine officer faces discharge over deadly training mishap 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z The amphibious assault ship was damaged so badly that it had to be scuttled. Witness testifies Navy sailor was near where ship fire began 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z Mays denied igniting the amphibious assault ship that burned for nearly five days and injured dozens aboard. Hearing held for sailor charged with burning US warship 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z The amphibious assault ship burned for nearly five days, sending acrid smoke over San Diego. Navy to hold hearing for sailor accused of igniting warship 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z His division fought in the bloody amphibious assaults across the Pacific in World War II, at Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Tinian and Okinawa. Opinion | The Marines are establishing a beachhead for needed change at the Pentagon 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z The fire, attributed to arson, left the $1.2 billion amphibious assault ship a total loss. Puget Sound Naval Shipyard shoulders a big load, with growing challenges | Jon Talton 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z Essex amphibious assault ship as the vessel left the Strait of Hormuz. Strike on U.S. Base Was Iranian Response to Israeli Attack, Officials Say 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z Pentagon officials wouldn’t disclose what self-defense rules the Essex, an amphibious assault ship, was operating under at the time. Iranian helicopter buzzes U.S. warship 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z No nation has undertaken an amphibious assault that distance in more than 70 years. Opinion | Readers critique The Post: How to get Sports on the right track 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z Rather than sailing toward beachheads in big amphibious assault ships, the Marines of the future will be deployed forward, in smaller, more agile, harder-to-find units. Opinion | The Marines are establishing a beachhead for needed change at the Pentagon 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z It slammed commanders of the amphibious assault ship for poor oversight and said the main firefighting foam system wasn't used because it hadn't been maintained properly and the crew didn't know how to use it. Navy probe reveals failures that fueled arson fire and destroyed USS Bonhomme Richard 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z It slammed commanders of the amphibious assault ship for poor oversight, and said the main firefighting foam system wasn’t used because it hadn’t been maintained properly and the crew didn’t know how to use it. Navy probe finds major failures in fire that destroyed ship 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z The classified game culminated with China launching missile strikes against American bases and warships in the region, and then staging an air and amphibious assault on Taiwan, according to a Defense Department official. ‘Starting a Fire’: U.S. and China Enter Dangerous Territory Over Taiwan 2021-10-09T04:00:00Z The state-affiliated Global Times reported that the exercises are practice for a large-scale amphibious assault on the island. China set to join ‘graveyard of empires’ in Afghanistan 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z Three weeks ago, as Afghan cities began to fall to the Taliban, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III extended the deployment of the amphibious assault warship U.S.S. Rushed Evacuation in Kabul Highlights Disconnect in Washington 2021-08-15T04:00:00Z The fire on the amphibious assault ship caused billions of dollars’ worth of damage. Navy sailor accused of setting fire to billion-dollar warship denies allegations: lawyer 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z The fire caused billions of dollars in damage on the amphibious assault ship, which raged over four days and was the Navy's worst U.S. warship fire outside of combat in recent memory. Democrats’ new coronavirus mandates draw GOP fury: ‘Kiss my mask’ 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z The fire caused billions of dollars worth of damage on the amphibious assault ship, which raged over four days and was the Navy's worst U.S. warship fire outside of combat in recent memory. Navy charges sailor in connection with USS Bonhomme Richard fire that destroyed warship 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z An investigation by the maritime branch found the accident off San Clemente Island was caused by inadequate training, shabby maintenance of the 35-year-old amphibious assault vehicles and poor judgment by commanders. Families of 9 troops killed in amphibious vehicle to sue 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z Recently the current and former commanders of the Indo-Pacific Command offered differing assessments on when China could conduct an amphibious assault on Taiwan. Joint Chiefs head says China lacks ‘capability’ to capture Taiwan 2021-06-17T04:00:00Z An investigation by the maritime branch found the incident July 30 off San Clemente Island was caused by inadequate training, shabby maintenance of the 35-year-old amphibious assault vehicles and poor judgment by commanders. National Digest: General faces action over tank sinking 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z An investigation by the maritime branch found the accident July 30 off San Clemente Island was caused by inadequate training, shabby maintenance of the 35-year-old amphibious assault vehicles and poor judgment by commanders. Military relieves general of duties, cites tank sinking 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z South Korea transferred an amphibious assault system in 2019 but announced a halt to further military exports after the coup. More than 200 NGOs call for UN arms embargo on Myanmar 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z He said there were no safety boats trailing the lumbering amphibious assault vehicles. House lawmakers press for answers after deadly Marines training accident 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z Beijing also has been developing amphibious assault and precision-strike bombing capabilities. Joint Chiefs head says China lacks ‘capability’ to capture Taiwan 2021-06-17T04:00:00Z The investigation found the troops had not received appropriate instruction on escaping the amphibious assault vehicle quickly, and the unit had not completed a required evaluation meant to address any issues before the exercise. National Digest: General faces action over tank sinking 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z The amphibious assault ship is expected to be towed to a ship yard in Texas for dismantling. US Navy decommissions massive ship destroyed by fire 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z The aircraft carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the Navy amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, with some 2,000 Marines, currently is conducting war games in the South China Sea. Antony Blinken warns China against attacking Taiwan 2021-04-11T04:00:00Z The investigation found inadequate training of troops, shabby maintenance of the amphibious assault vehicles and poor judgement by commanders contributed to the tragedy. Human errors, mechanical woes caused Marine tank sinking 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z Ships involved include the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, as well as the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island. US, Belgium, France and Japan hold Mideast naval exercise 2021-03-21T04:00:00Z Last July, more than 21 people suffered minor injuries in an explosion and fire on board the 840-foot amphibious assault vessel at Naval Base San Diego, military officials said. USS Bonhomme Richard, Navy assault ship damaged by fire, should be sunk, lawmakers say 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z China already commands the world’s largest naval force — including submarines, aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships — and is continuing to build warships at a pace the authors called “alarming.” New U.S. maritime strategy focuses on China 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z The battleship also bombarded Japanese positions to help with the amphibious assaults of Pacific islands including Kwajalein, Saipan and Guam. A Navy sailor was about to play in a Pearl Harbor football game. Then, disaster struck. 2020-12-06T05:00:00Z After the accident, the Marine Corps adopted stricter inspections for its fleet of amphibious assault vehicles, and a majority failed to meet the standards, the report stated. Human errors, mechanical woes caused Marine tank sinking 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z The battleship also bombarded Japanese positions to help with the amphibious assaults of Pacific islands like Kwajalein, Saipan and Guam. Survivors remember Pearl Harbor at home this year amid virus 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z The amphibious assault ship burned for more than four days in July and was the Navy’s worst U.S. warship fire outside of combat in recent memory. Navy will decommission warship damaged in suspected arson 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z China’s “massive” naval buildup is aimed at pushing U.S. military forces out of the western Pacific as part of plans for an amphibious assault against Taiwan, he said. U.S. targets Confucius Classrooms 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z An amphibious assault ship, the Bonhomme Richard is designed to carry thousands of Marines and deploy them from landing craft and helicopters. Sailor Questioned in Suspected Arson Aboard Navy Warship 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z The investigation found inadequate training of the platoon that was given amphibious assault vehicles in “poor condition.” Human errors, mechanical woes caused Marine tank sinking 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z The amphibious assault ship burned for more than four days. Defense official: Arson suspected as cause of Navy ship fire 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z The mishap occurred Thursday off San Clemente Island at 5:45 p.m., where 15 Marines and one sailor were riding in an amphibious assault vehicle. Marines in training exercise accident off California coast ID’d 2020-08-03T04:00:00Z The 26-ton amphibious assault vehicle was beyond the reach of divers. Search and rescue operation ends for eight missing servicemen off San Clemente Island 2020-08-02T04:00:00Z Troops on board two other amphibious assault vehicles responded quickly but couldn’t stop the sinking, Osterman said at a Friday news conference. Marines halt search for 8 missing troops, all presumed dead 2020-08-02T04:00:00Z The Marines use the amphibious assaults vehicles to transport troops and their equipment from Navy ships to land. Human errors, mechanical woes caused Marine tank sinking 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z Marines and one Navy sailor missing since their amphibious assault vehicle sank off the coast of San Diego on Thursday are believed to be dead, officials from the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton said. Search ends for 7 Marines and 1 sailor missing after amphibious vehicle sinks off California 2020-08-02T04:00:00Z The mishap occurred Thursday off San Clemente Island, where 15 Marines and one sailor were riding in an amphibious assault vehicle. Missing Marines, sailor presumed dead; search ends, Corps says 2020-08-02T04:00:00Z The craft was one of 13 amphibious assault vehicles that participated in the routine exercise and was heading back to a Navy ship when the sinking occurred. Search continues for service members in waters off Southern California coast; Chicago homicides up, January through July 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z The Marine Corps commandant, Gen. David Berger, suspended waterborne operations of all of its more than 800 amphibious assault vehicles across the branch until the cause of the accident is determined. Marines halt search for 8 missing troops, all presumed dead 2020-08-02T04:00:00Z The amphibious assault vehicles were headed to a U.S. Human errors, mechanical woes caused Marine tank sinking 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z On Thursday, 15 Marines and one sailor were wrapping up training exercises off the coast of San Clemente Island in southern California when their amphibious assault vehicle began to take on water. Search ends for 7 Marines and 1 sailor missing after amphibious vehicle sinks off California 2020-08-02T04:00:00Z The craft was one of 13 amphibious assault vehicles that participated in the routine exercise and was heading back to a Navy ship when the accident happened. Search continues for 8 missing after Marine craft sinks 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z He added that he was suspending waterborne operations of all of the more than 800 amphibious assault vehicles across the Marines until the cause of the accident is determined. Search continues for missing servicemen after training accident off Southern California coast 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z The Marine Corps commandant, Gen. David Berger, suspended waterborne operations of more than 800 amphibious assault vehicles across the branch until the cause of the accident is determined. Search stretches on for 8 missing after Marine craft sinks 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z Many senior Marine Corps and Navy leaders are increasingly looking at using large amphibious assault ships as “mother ships” operating a large fleet of unmanned systems. USS Bonhomme Richard fire sparks questions on the need for amphibious assault ships 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z Marine Corps officials have temporarily suspended waterborne training using the amphibious assault vehicles pending the outcome of the investigation into what happened. Search ends for 7 Marines and 1 sailor missing after amphibious vehicle sinks off California 2020-08-02T04:00:00Z Troops on board two other amphibious assault vehicles responded quickly but couldn’t stop the sinking, Osterman said. Search continues for 8 missing after Marine craft sinks 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z Philip E. Sobeck called the last 24 hours of the firefight aboard the amphibious assault ship “amazing,” with the fire reaching up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of the vessel. After 4 days, 2 explosions, Navy warship fire extinguished 2020-07-16T04:00:00Z In 2011, a Marine died when an amphibious assault vehicle in a training exercise sank offshore of the camp. Search stretches on for 8 missing after Marine craft sinks 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z But its primary mission is as a massive amphibious assault ship, capable of carrying about 1,200 Marines and landing them on a beach with amphibious vehicles while its aircraft simultaneously provide close-air support. Navy Warship Is Still Ablaze, and Now Tilting to One Side 2020-07-13T04:00:00Z More than 24 hours after an explosion rocked the amphibious assault ship, the commander of the U.S. Fire continues to rage aboard Navy ship in San Diego 2020-07-13T04:00:00Z On Friday, the Marine Corps commandant, Gen. David Berger, suspended waterborne operations of all of its more than 800 amphibious assault vehicles across the branch until the cause of the accident is determined. Search continues for 8 missing after Marine craft sinks 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z Navy officials on Monday were working to determine what caused a massive fire on the USS Bonhomme Richard, an amphibious assault ship, that resulted in 17 injured sailors and four civilians. Fire still burns on USS Bonhomme Richard, cause unknown 2020-07-13T04:00:00Z It's how they see their future, alongside skills of conducting amphibious assaults and arctic warfare. Armed forces praised for 'versatility' in pandemic 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z Now, the Navy has armed an amphibious assault ship with lasers as well, according to an interesting report from Seapower magazine. Destroyer-fired Navy lasers will soon destroy attacking cruise missiles 2020-05-27T04:00:00Z The amphibious assault ship America recently joined the guided-missile cruiser Bunker Hill from the TR strike group as well as an Australian frigate for operations in the South China Sea. USS Theodore Roosevelt returning to sea as China steps up coronavirus-era 'harassment' of US spy planes, ships 2020-05-19T04:00:00Z And in 2011, a Marine died when an amphibious assault vehicle in a training exercise sank offshore of the camp. Search continues for 8 missing after Marine craft sinks 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z And the amphibious assault ship USS America last month exercised in the East China Sea and South China Sea, the U.S. Special Report: U.S. rearms to nullify China's missile supremacy 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z The Navy also diverted an amphibious assault ship, the USS Makin Island, to provide additional support to the Kidd. Coronavirus lessons from Roosevelt outbreak helped 2nd ship 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z The Navy says the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island is en route to rendezvous with Kidd in case medical support is required at sea. Naval destroyer USS Kidd reports rise in virus cases to 33 2020-04-25T04:00:00Z The America, an amphibious assault ship, and the Bunker Hill, a guided missile cruiser, entered contested waters off Malaysia. U.S. Warships Enter Disputed Waters of South China Sea as Tensions With China Escalate 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z The U.S. navy said on Tuesday the USS America amphibious assault ship and the USS Bunker Hill, a guided missile cruiser, were operating in the South China Sea. Australia joins U.S. ships in South China Sea amid rising tension 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z The Navy said in a news release the sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer tested presumptive positive for COVID-19 on Friday, March 13, and was quarantined at home as of Sunday. Navy sailor aboard warship USS Boxer tests positive for coronavirus 2020-03-16T04:00:00Z Marines and sailors joined Malaysian military members in jungle survival training, amphibious assaults and cultural exchanges, Navy officials said. Navy Sailor assigned to amphibious assault ship tests positive for coronavirus 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z Navy said on Sunday, as it disclosed the case of a sailor assigned to an amphibious assault ship. First U.S. sailor aboard a warship tests positive for coronavirus 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z Navy amphibious assault ship recently completed a deployment mission armed with as many as 13 F-35s. Navy arms amphibs with 13 F-35s, changes future attack tactics 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z He’s also eliminating funding for an amphibious assault ship built in Mississippi and an Expeditionary Fast Transport ship that’s built in Alabama, represented by Sen. Richard Shelby, the Republican chairman of the Appropriations Committee. Trump to transfer $3.8B from military to fund his wall 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z This brings an unprecedented measure of air attack and surveillance possibilities, to include the option to provide stealth air attack support to amphibious assaults. Navy strategy fast-tracks new weapons for 'offensive' attack 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z It was a 1986 amphibious assault that cut Iraq off from the Persian Gulf and led to the end of the war that killed 1 million. Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z About 100 members of Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force will participate in drills using amphibious assault vehicles and will train alongside U.S. and Philippine forces in providing humanitarian aid and disaster-response work, the American embassy said. Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z This brings an unprecedented measure of air attack and surveillance possibilities, including the option to provide stealth air support to amphibious assaults. Navy arms amphibs with 13 F-35s, changes future attack tactics 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z The US deployed an aircraft carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the sensitive waterways, before sending B-52 bombers, an amphibious assault ship and a Patriot missile battery. Iran warns presence of foreign powers in Gulf raises 'insecurity' 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z Eight other ships, including the amphibious assault vessel USS Iwo Jima will remain in port. Florida military bases move warships, aircraft ahead of Hurricane Dorian 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z Perhaps Berger’s boldest recommendation was that the Marine Corps move away from its insistence on having 38 ships available for amphibious assault. Opinion | The Marines have set the bar for reform. Can the rest of the military follow? 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z What if the discovered enemy submarine was conducting covert reconnaissance missions in advance of a planned enemy amphibious assault? Army refines wargames for multi-domain combat 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z The speed, precision and lethality of the new weaponry threaten to render traditional military assets — tanks, aircraft carriers, amphibious assault vessels — obsolete virtually overnight. Losing: Hypersonic weapons threaten to render American power useless, insiders warn 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z Trump said Thursday that Boxer destroyed the drone after it approached within 1,000 yards of the amphibious assault ship. Iran seizes British tanker in Strait of Hormuz; denies Trump’s claim that drone was brought down 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Boxer, an amphibious assault vessel, and ignored repeated communications to move away, President Trump said. Iran’s Eye-for-an-Eye Strategy in the Gulf 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z The show of force included the deployment of an aircraft carrier and amphibious assault ship. Aboard a U.S. patrol ship in the Persian Gulf, where tensions are spiking 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z Thousands of paratroopers also were dropped into enemy territory, in the hours before the amphibious assault from nearly 5,000 vessels. Donald Trump says he’s ‘making up’ for lack of military service with defense buildup 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z It was the biggest amphibious assault in military history and paved the way for the defeat of Nazi Germany less than a year later. Five things to expect from the week ahead 2019-06-02T04:00:00Z It is likely to be the last big commemorative occasion involving those who took part in the largest amphibious assault in history. ‘The sea around was red with blood, but you had to keep going’: D-day veterans attend their last big gathering 2019-06-02T04:00:00Z Officials claimed there was not room for all of the sailors to hear Mr. Trump on the Wasp, an amphibious assault vessel. Let’s Not Upset the President: The White House Tells the Navy to Hide the U.S.S. McCain 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z He deliver Memorial Day remarks to the troops aboard the USS Wasp, a multipurpose amphibious assault ship. Trump greets troops on USS Wasp for Memorial Day 2019-05-27T04:00:00Z The other is the USS Wasp, a multipurpose amphibious assault ship where he’ll be delivering Memorial Day remarks to the troops. Trump ending Japan trip after Memorial Day speech to troops 2019-05-27T04:00:00Z Marines from the amphibious assault ship Kearsarge also rehearsed boarding training from helicopters -- practicing an assault on an American guided-missile destroyer in the Lincoln strike group, according to a statement from the U.S. Large US warships train together in Arabian Sea with eye on Iran threats, Navy says 2019-05-19T04:00:00Z Marines and an array of aircraft, landing craft, and weapons systems to support amphibious assault, special-operations teams, and “expeditionary warfare.” Is Trump Yet Another U.S. President Provoking a War? 2019-05-13T04:00:00Z The new vehicle configuration is aligned with an emerging Navy-Marine Corps amphibious assault strategy which, among other things, sees a possible need for “dispersed,”extended penetration into land defenses after an initial beachhead is taken. Marine Corps fires weapons at its new amphibious combat vehicle 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z Duterte’s barbs were backed up by an annual joint military exercise with the U.S. last week that featured the Wasp, an amphibious assault ship equipped with F-35 stealth fighters. Duterte heeds pressure to confront China as midterms approach in the Philippines 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z The vessel will be used to carry Marines and their equipment around the world, putting them ashore with landing craft or amphibious assault vehicles. Navy awards $1.47B contract for ship to Mississippi shipyard 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z An amphibious assault ship, for example, carries helicopters, aircraft and hundreds of troops and could mitigate that risk, a defense official said. Turkey Seeks Major U.S. Military Support to Adopt Fight in Syria 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z Earlier efforts to purchase such amphibious assault vessels from France were canceled after Moscow annexed Crimea in 2014. Russia plans more assault ships amid rising tensions with Ukraine 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z The new amphibious attack ship-to-shore combat vehicle is intended to massively expand mission length, attack potential and sensor networking for amphibious assaults well beyond what the current AAV -- Amphibious Assault Vehicle -- can accomplish. Marine Corps fires weapons at its new amphibious combat vehicle 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z Last month, only days after Hurricane Florence tore through much of the Southeast, the Marines and 1,500 members of the Navy left Norfolk, Va., aboard the amphibious assault ship Iwo Jima. ‘Cold War’ Takes New Meaning for U.S. Marines at a NATO Exercise 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z MacArthur was coming off perhaps the finest moment of his long career, having conceived and executed a daring amphibious assault on the South Korean port of Inchon. Review | MacArthur’s narcissistic failures on the battlefield of the Korean War 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z The new SSC mobile amphibious connectors are able to transport larger armored vehicles, such as an Abrams tank, from amphibious assault ships to combat ashore. New Navy ship-to-shore connector transports tanks, brings new amphibious warfare era 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z In lieu of a port visit, the Wasp, an amphibious assault carrier with a contingent of Marines, also sailed through the region, though separately from the Decatur. American and Chinese Warships Narrowly Avoid High-Seas Collision 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z A Marine Corps F-35B, Lightning II, took off from the amphibious assault ship Essex and launched an airstrike Thursday against Taliban targets in Afghanistan’s Kandahar Province in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Stealthy F-35 fighter sees 1st combat action 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z The Wasp is a large amphibious assault ship capable of carrying 2,000 Marines and dozens of helicopters. North Korea remains 'significant' nuclear threat, Trump pick for top US general in South Korea says 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z The Albion, an amphibious assault ship usually carrying about 350 sailors and marines, visited Japan before its operation around the Paracels and sailed afterward to Vietnam, where it arrived Monday. China Accuses Britain of Entering Territorial Waters Without Permission 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z The lighter weight be enable a better lift capacity, allowing the craft to transport up to 74-tons – enough to transport heavy armored vehicles from ship to shore for an amphibious assault, Allen said. New Navy ship-to-shore connector transports tanks, brings new amphibious warfare era 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z The spring Foal Eagle drill is more expansive and includes fighter jets, maritime maneuvers, amphibious assault tactics and computer-simulated scenarios. Trump revisits wargames with SKorea as NKorea talks stall 2018-08-29T04:00:00Z In February, Naval Special Warfare forces and soldiers from Army Special Operations Aviation Command conducted training aboard a French amphibious assault ship in the Arabian Gulf. Commandos sans frontières: The global growth of U.S. special operations forces 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z It would be the jumping-off point for a mooted amphibious assault on Hodeida, Yemen’s main port, now the focus of heavy fighting. The UAE is scrambling to control ports in Africa 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z For more than six months, Washington had pleaded with his council of war to approve an amphibious assault on the British garrison. Perspective | The father of our country didn’t always know best. But he learned and changed. 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z The brilliant tactician who led the amphibious assault at Inchon in 1950, MacArthur later clashed with Harry S. Truman, who fired him for insubordination. Trump intrigued with solving threat from North Korea 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z Over the coming months, the Marines will embed for the first time on Australian amphibious assault ships and practice humanitarian-disaster operations and combat skills. Darwin Evolves: U.S. Military Turns Australian Outpost Into Asia Launchpad 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z This year it was the USS Wasp, an amphibious assault ship, which joined in the exercises for the first time. Ahead of summits, U.S. tones down war games with South Korea 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z The officials boarded the Juan Carlos I, an amphibious assault ship that functions as a small aircraft carrier, to observe an exercise designed by Spain to display its own prowess at military command. Spain Puts On a Show to Win Post-Brexit Military Role 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z At that point, Howe would have depleted his Boston garrison, finally allowing Washington to launch his amphibious assault. Perspective | The father of our country didn’t always know best. But he learned and changed. 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z On April 1, 1945, the first invasion of Okinawa was the largest amphibious assault in the war in the Pacific Theater. EXCHANGE: Veteran talks about building during wartime 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z The ad also shows Marines deployed on the USS Essex, an amphibious assault ship, which was off the California coast for training, to mimic a deployment near the shores of an adversary. Marines seek young, tough recruits in Super Bowl ad 2018-02-02T05:00:00Z This prevents the Navy from a visible show of force and from mounting an amphibious assault against a well-defended position. A Floating Fortress Would Bolster America’s Naval Power 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z The Royal Navy's list of saving options include cuts to the Royal Marines as well as axing the Navy's two amphibious assault ships, HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark. US general warns of UK armed forces cuts 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z Wednesday, an amphibious assault vehicle caught fire while the Marines were conducting a battalion training exercise on a beach at the base, north of San Diego. School shooting in Wash. leaves 1 dead, 3 wounded 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z An amphibious assault ship arrived in the territory on Thursday and sent helicopters to help evacuate patients from the hospital. Hurricane Irma, Now a Category 4 Storm, Barrels Toward Florida 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z During the U.S. amphibious assault on Tarawa 74 years ago, Japanese machine gun fire killed scores of Marines when their boats got stuck on the reef at low tide. Marine who died in WW2 to be buried Sept. 15 in Louisiana 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z In an amphibious assault, the Marines would be brought within a mile of the coast. A Floating Fortress Would Bolster America’s Naval Power 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z News media outlets report that the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge and the dock landing ship USS Oak Hill are scheduled to depart Virginia for the Gulf Coast area on Thursday. US Navy sending 2 ships to provide relief in wake of Harvey 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z The navy said in a statement late on Monday that aircraft from amphibious assault ship the USS America, which was in port at Singapore’s Changi naval base, would continue searching for the missing sailors. US Navy divers search for missing sailors in hull of damaged destroyer 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z Navy said in a statement late on Monday that aircraft from the amphibious assault ship the USS America, which was in port at Singapore's Changi Naval Base, would continue searching for the missing sailors. U.S. Navy to launch fleet-wide probe as search for 10 missing sailors goes on 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z The Osprey was conducting operations from an amphibious assault ship — a large aircraft carrier-type vessel designed for launching helicopters — when it went into the water, the Marine Corps said in a statement. Search called off for three missing Marines after aircraft crash near Australia 2017-08-05T04:00:00Z As the study notes – referring to its continuing use by the army for amphibious assault training – the beach there is “gently shelving shingle and perfect for landings, as demonstrated by continued 21st century exercises”. Miles of forgotten first world war trenches unearthed in England 2017-08-05T04:00:00Z They included two decommissioned US navy frigates, anti-tank missiles, amphibious assault vehicles and Stinger surface-to-air missiles, and was the first sale for four years. Trump risks angering China with $1.4bn arms deal to Taiwan 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z The Iranian boat shined a spotlight on two of the ships, the USS Bataan, an amphibious assault... U.S. Accuses Iranian Naval Vessel in ‘Unsafe’ Strait of Hormuz Encounter 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z Navy said in a statement late on Monday that aircraft from the amphibious assault ship the USS America, which was in port at Singapore's Changi Naval Base, would continue searching for the missing sailors. U.S. Navy to launch fleet-wide probe as search for 10 missing sailors goes on 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z The operation, which also included forces from the United Arab Emirates, was launched in part from the USS Bataan, an amphibious assault ship off the coast of Yemen. U.S. forces kill 7 suspected al-Qaeda militants in new Yemen raid 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z A French amphibious assault ship arrived in southwest Japan on Saturday for an exercise involving Japanese, French, US and British naval forces. Japan to send biggest warship to protect US supply vessel - BBC News 2017-04-30T04:00:00Z They resemble the amphibious assault carriers used by U.S. Japanese navy boosts overseas force projection capability with second big helicopter carrier 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z It resembles the amphibious assault carriers used by U.S. Exclusive: Japan plans to send largest warship to South China Sea, sources say 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z With the number of injured U.S. personnel rising, a Marine Quick Reaction Force was launched from the USS Makin Island, an amphibious assault ship in the Gulf of Aden. A raid in remote Yemen and a SEAL’s death still reverberate for Trump 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z The Pentagon began bombing around Surt in August and positioned the amphibious assault ship Wasp about 20 miles offshore to assist in the operation. U.S. stealth bombers, drones launch airstrikes against Islamic State in Libya 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z Sales of two amphibious assault vessels to Russia were cancelled after the Ukraine crisis and re-sold to Egypt. US increased weapons sales in 2015 despite slight drop in global arms trade 2016-12-26T05:00:00Z More than 990 U.S. marines and 680 sailors died and almost 2,300 were wounded in one of the first major amphibious assaults in the Pacific. Marine killed in bloody WWII battle ID’d, remains head home 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z The USS Makin Island, an amphibious assault ship, was expected to send a boat to the trimaran Wednesday afternoon. U.S. Coastguard Searches for Missing Chinese Solo Sailor 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z Also in the pipeline: fighter aircraft with advanced radar, attack submarines and amphibious assault vehicles. Seoul Questions Own Defense Strategy as North Korea Nuclear Threat Grows 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z A Navy amphibious assault ship is sailing from Norfolk to Haiti to assist in Hurricane Matthew relief efforts. The Latest: Possible storm-related death in Tidewater region 2016-10-09T04:00:00Z Coast Guard held search-and-rescue demonstrations as the public toured the battleship Iowa, the guided missile destroyer Wayne E. Meyer, and the amphibious assault ship America. Port of Los Angeles hosts first Fleet Week 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z But three United States military officials said they were being conducted by Harrier jets from the amphibious assault ship Wasp in the Mediterranean and by armed Reaper drones from a base in Jordan. U.S. Strikes Help Libyan Forces Against ISIS in Surt 2016-08-02T04:00:00Z Australia brought two frigates, an amphibious assault ship, multiple helicopters and ground troops. Militaries gather in Hawaii for massive maritime exercises 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z Australia is bringing two frigates, an amphibious assault ship, multiple helicopters and ground troops. The Latest: Troops gather in Hawaii for Pacific exercises 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z It also created an up-close look at an amphibious assault ship ahead of New York City’s Fleet Week. Exclusive: Instagram Hits 500 Million Users 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z The Boxer, a Navy amphibious assault ship with more than 1,200 sailors and Marines aboard, is stationed offshore in the Gulf of Aden to provide medical support if required. Pentagon sends special operations team to fight Al Qaeda in Yemen 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z An amphibious assault ship like the USS Makin Island, which uses a dual electric-diesel propulsion system, can stay deployed three times longer than a conventionally powered vessel, he said. 'Great Green Fleet' using biofuels deployed by U.S. Navy 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z An amphibious assault ship like the USS Makin Island, which uses a dual electric-diesel propulsion system, can stay on station three times longer than a conventionally powered vessel, he said. Amidst drop in oil prices, U.S. Navy deploys 'Great Green Fleet' 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z Included in the current sale are two 1980s-vintage Perry-class frigates and 12 amphibious assault tanks, along with Stinger antiaircraft missiles and Javelin and TOW antitank missiles. Punting on Taiwan’s Security 2015-12-22T05:00:00Z Speaking during a visit Saturday to the USS Kearsarge, an amphibious assault ship stationed in the Persian Gulf, Carter said the details of how the incident took place were not yet clear. U.S.: Airstrike that killed 10 Iraqi soldiers was ‘a mistake that involved both sides’ 2015-12-19T05:00:00Z He also met US troops on the USS Kearsarge, an amphibious assault ship currently deployed to the Gulf in support of US efforts against Isis. US defense secretary visits French aircraft carrier amid fight against Isis 2015-12-19T05:00:00Z The Obama administration formally notified Congress on Wednesday of a $1.83 billion arms sale package for Taiwan, including two frigates, anti-tank missiles, amphibious assault vehicles and other equipment, drawing an angry response from China. Obama administration authorizes $1.83 billion arms sale to Taiwan 2015-12-17T05:00:00Z The U.S. will sell $1.83 billion in arms to Taiwan, including two guided-missile frigates, amphibious assault vehicles, surface-to-air missiles and other equipment, the White House told Congress on Wednesday. U.S. plans $1.83-billion arms sale to Taiwan 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z Navy frigates, anti-tank missiles, amphibious assault vehicles, stinger surface-to-air missiles and other equipment. US announces $1.8 B arms sale for Taiwan, the first by US to self-governing island in 4 years 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z Designed as amphibious assault and transport vessels, the vehicles can haul up to 80 tons and need only a few feet of water in order to float. Fresh Effort to Clear Abandoned Boats Littering New York City Waterways 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z The visit to Saudi Arabia is part of a regional tour that included stops in Jordan and Egypt, where a $1.1 billion deal for two French Mistral amphibious assault ships was signed. French PM signs deals worth 10B euros with Saudi Arabia, deepening close alliance 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z Before declaring it combat-ready, the Corps recently showed off the plane’s abilities as a small fleet of the jets took off and landed from the deck of an amphibious assault ship. The Marines say the controversial F-35 fighter is now ready for combat. Now what? 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z On a recent trip to South Sudan, a reporter from The New York Times saw what looked like amphibious assault vehicles being moved out of Juba on trailers. Obama, in Ethiopia, Addresses South Sudan Conflict 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z It's biggest project there is the construction of Australia's two new 27,000-ton Canberra-class amphibious assault ships, the largest ships ever to be operated by the Royal Australian Navy. Exclusive: Japan eyes British help to sink German bid for Australian submarine 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z Sledd was one of about 150 Marines on the island, from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard a flotilla led by the amphibious assault ship USS Belleau Wood. Unmanned Aerial Vengeance: Drone Takes Out Terrorist Linked to Marine’s Killing 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z Mitsubishi Heavy is also working on a prototype amphibious assault vehicle, used for landing troops on hostile seashores, that could eventually compete with American-designed vehicles used by the United States Marine Corps. With Ban on Exports Lifted, Japan Arms Makers Cautiously Market Wares Abroad 2015-07-12T04:00:00Z As McDevitt thumbed through more and more of the letters, he realized that his father had participated in amphibious assaults at Saipan, Palau, Leyte, Luzon and Okinawa. EXCHANGE: Man writes about father’s war experiences 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z The units would be for limited operations and not major amphibious assaults. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z And yet here it was Tuesday, the sun glinting off its wings on a beautiful day as it approached this amphibious assault ship for a landing 100 miles off the North Carolina coast. After years of setbacks, the embattled F-35 fighter jet could soon be ready for combat 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z The Marines use the area for amphibious assault, maneuver and non-live fire exercises. Marine remains critical, 3 more still hospitalized after Hawaii air crash 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z "Training units would develop a detailed plan for … amphibious assault, ground maneuvers, air, artillery, mortar and naval gunfire," the 1,300-page report says. Island of Pagan opposes plan to use it for Marine invasion training 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z “When I read about the five amphibious assaults he participated in as boat group leader for an attack transport . I was unbelievably stunned.” EXCHANGE: Man writes about father’s war experiences 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z The Mistral would be almost perfect for China’s naval needs — an advanced amphibious assault vessel capable of carrying close to two dozen Chinese military helicopters, several dozen tanks, or close to 500 troops. INSIDE CHINA: French flotilla in Shanghai fuels talk of deal with China 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z The Marines were in an amphibious assault vehicle when a fire extinguisher system "inadvertently discharged," the Marines said. More than 20 Marines hurt during training at Twentynine Palms 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z The death toll at Peleliu is higher than any other U.S. military amphibious assault. World War II veteran retires from police volunteer program 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z Scott is an amphibious assault vehicle crew chief stationed in Camp Pendleton. Seahawks 12th Fan of the Week: Sgt. Scott Duncan's flag has flown all over the world 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z The last Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship, it was named for a World War II battle. USS Peleliu makes Christmas Eve homecoming 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z Converting an amphibious assault ship into a marathon track is just on of the ways innovative veterans do more with less. SungardASVoice: 4 Lessons Startups Can Learn From Innovative Veterans 2014-11-14T05:00:00Z In November 2001, in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks, Yoo was the operations commander for a Marine amphibious assault that secretly landed in Pakistan to kick off the war in Afghanistan. U.S. Marines, British troops end mission in restive Afghan province Spears took off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, which carried Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assigned to support the war in Iraq and Syria. First US military death announced since Isis offensive started in Iraq 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z The amphibious assault ship returned from an eight-month deployment in November. Admiral: 8-month deployments not sustainable 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z The 844-foot amphibious assault ship is designed to land a force of U.S. Thousands pack SF waterfront for Fleet Week return 2014-10-12T04:00:00Z Local media reports said that the United States military member was being held on the Peleliu, an amphibious assault ship that has been anchored in Subic Bay during the military exercises. Member of U.S. Military Questioned in Death of Filipino 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z They will use the same amphibious assault vehicles, V-22 Osprey aircraft and other equipment used by the Marines and Navy. U.S. Steps Up Military Training With Japan 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z When he left in February aboard the Norfolk-based amphibious assault ship Bataan, Sally left on her own journey - a cross-country drive to Oregon to see her two grandchildren. After 23 moves, Navy wife awaits retirement 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z Situated at the swampy mouth of the New River, it is an ideal training ground for the sorts of amphibious assaults that are the Marines’ favored means of arriving at the war dance. Camp Lejeune and the U.S. Military's Polluted Legacy LHA 7 will join LHA 6 as the first two ships in the new America class of amphibious assault ships for the Navy. Navy secretary to speak at Ingalls ceremony 2014-06-19T04:00:00Z The sailor was declared dead at the scene on board the amphibious assault ship, which is moored in the city's Devonport naval base. Sailor dies in accident on warship 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z Seventy years ago one of the greatest amphibious assaults in military history was launched from the south coast of England. Science behind the D-Day landings 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z Tens of thousands of British and North American troops stormed the beachheads of the German-occupied Norman coastline amid the largest amphibious assault in the history of warfare. President Obama Honors Sacrifices of D-Day Veterans 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z The huge operation was billed as history’s biggest amphibious assault. As D-Day Commemoration Approaches, Leaders Maneuver Over Ukraine 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z Patriotic and dutiful young men, they took part in the largest amphibious assault in history, against an enemy that held Europe in its grip. A brotherhood born of heroes in Normandy D-day landings 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z There will also be an amphibious assault demonstration on Southsea seafront by the Royal Marines and Royal Navy and a display by the Red Arrows. D-Day veterans attending events 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z On D-Day, the first day of the attack, about 156,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy in the largest amphibious assault in history. 'I knew about D-Day invasion' 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z U.S. defense officials say the Bataan, an amphibious assault ship, is not near Libya and isn’t expected to be positioned off its coast. USS Bataan moves into Mediterranean 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z It also added money for a new amphibious assault ship and sought to preserve the A-10 Warthog close air support plane, rather than retiring the fleet as the Pentagon proposed. House blocks Pentagon bid to curb pay raises, retire weapons 2014-05-08T06:07:28Z He is bolstering Japan's capability to fight for islands with a new marine unit, more longer-range aircraft, amphibious assault vehicles and helicopter carriers. Japan to arm remote western island, risking more China tension 2014-04-18T05:55:40Z It is 70 years since D-Day, the biggest amphibious assault in military history. D-Day veterans attending events 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z They brought along their own Humvees, gear and paraphernalia for retaking islands — or, in Marine parlance, “amphibious assault with the intent to seize objectives inland.” In Japan’s Drill With the U.S., a Message for Beijing 2014-02-23T02:34:12Z The migrants were put aboard an amphibious assault ship, the San Marco, and are due to arrive at the Sicilian port of Augusta on Friday morning. Thousand migrants rescued off Italy 2014-02-06T10:48:48Z He noted that Marine expeditionary units, which conduct similar training exercises, are based aboard amphibious assault ships that can “quickly move away if you cause concern or excitement that you didn’t want.” Army’s ‘Pacific Pathways’ initiative sets up turf battle with Marines 2013-12-30T01:25:18Z American and Filipino troops led by General Douglas MacArthur stormed the beaches of Tacloban in an amphibious assault in 1944 that began the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese rule during World War II. In Typhoon Area, Kerry Cites Threats of Warming Planet 2013-12-18T09:58:31Z The legal charity Reprieve, acting on behalf of his family, says its investigations suggest he was killed on 12 November during an amphibious assault on a fishing village in southern Somalia. Death of a British al-Shabab fighter 2013-10-23T16:10:19Z The Marines had poured out of four amphibious assault vehicles as another group of smaller inflatable boats carrying soldiers of Japan’s Western Army Infantry Regiment landed in an accompanying beachhead assault. In Japan’s Drill With the U.S., a Message for Beijing 2014-02-23T02:34:12Z Italy will deploy an amphibious assault ship with an on-board hospital and long-range helicopters, five more naval vessels, several more helicopters and an airplane equipped with night-vision, plus unmanned drone aircraft. Italy rescues 300 migrants, sends navy ships, drones on patrols 2013-10-15T09:47:55Z Last year, U.S. and Philippine commandos staged a mock amphibious assault near Oyster Bay as part of annual military exercises. As Obama plans Asia tour, postcard Philippines isle symbolizes U.S. pivot 2013-10-01T23:14:28Z Michael Arnold, 59 A Navy veteran from Lorton, Virginia, Michael Arnold worked at the facility as part of a team that designed amphibious assault vessels. Washington Navy Yard shooting: The victims 2013-09-18T01:09:31Z Two days later, in an air and amphibious assault, nearly 8,000 American troops and more than 300 from the Caribbean landed in Grenada. Paul Scoon, Who Invited Grenada Invaders, Dies at 78 2013-09-09T02:27:58Z Marines amphibious assault ship joined five American destroyers armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles in the eastern Mediterranean. Tensions Rise Over Syria as U.N. Leaves 2013-08-31T19:52:35Z Rudd, who is campaigning for re-election on September 7, said he wanted to resurrect the plan to base new missile destroyers and amphibious assault carriers in the northern city of Brisbane. Australia's Rudd revives plan to move the navy north 2013-08-27T04:52:17Z Last November, Georgetown squared played Florida on the deck of the USS Bataan, an amphibious assault ship docked in Jacksonville, Fla., but the game was aborted at halftime after heavy condensation made the court hazzardous. Georgetown basketball to open season vs. Oregon in South Korea 2013-07-30T19:48:49Z Admiral Jonathan Greenert, the chief of naval operations, said the Navy had an aircraft carrier strike group and an amphibious assault ship with U.S. U.S. Navy deployments, readiness eroded by budget cuts: Navy chief 2013-07-19T22:58:45Z There hasn’t been a major Marine amphibious assault since that Inchon landing 63 years ago. Storming the Beach: Semper Fi, Dude 2013-05-06T10:50:00Z This includes an amphibious assault drill by the United States and South Korea at the end of April. A quieter second-act for U.S.-South Korea military drills? 2013-04-05T00:15:46Z There will be ground vehicles, but there will also be amphibious assaults via attack boats – and surely there will be aircraft to purloin. Battlefield 4 – preview 2013-03-27T06:00:01Z The teams warmed up after the break, then players, coaches and the referees tried to no avail to dry the surface on the 388-foot amphibious assault ship. 2 top college hoops games aboard ships called off 2012-11-10T05:45:09Z In the event of a crisis, however, the Navy has only one fully prepared carrier strike group and one amphibious assault group in reserve that it could rush to the scene. U.S. Navy deployments, readiness eroded by budget cuts: Navy chief 2013-07-19T22:58:45Z Warships, amphibious assault ships and eventually aircraft carriers would be freed up by the end of the conflicts, as would Air Force unmanned reconnaissance planes and cyber and space assets. Pentagon has resources to implement Asia strategy: Carter 2012-10-03T22:42:55Z The Marines are equipped with amphibious assault vehicles, light armored vehicles, artillery, helicopters and Harrier fighter jets. South China Sea: Big U.S. Fleet Nears Disputed Islands, But What For? 2012-10-01T04:35:40Z The New Orleans is an amphibious transport dock, not an amphibious assault ship. Destroyer Porter and Tanker Collide Near Persian Gulf 2012-08-13T17:40:07Z Nations will confront the same principles of deterrence, for example, when deciding to launch a targeted killing operation regardless of whether they conduct it through a drone or a covert amphibious assault team. Betting Against a Drone Arms Race 2012-08-13T17:50:23Z In 2009, two Navy vessels, the amphibious assault ship New Orleans and the nuclear-powered submarine Hartford, collided in the strait, rupturing the New Orleans’s fuel tank. Destroyer Porter and Tanker Collide Near Persian Gulf 2012-08-12T23:48:38Z Navy personnel work on the bridge of the USS Wasp as the amphibious assault ship arrives in New York Harbor, May 23, 2012. Fleet Week! Scenes from a New York Party 2012-05-29T03:50:00Z The US owns 11, or 20 if plane-carrying amphibious assault ships are counted. Does anybody still need aircraft carriers? 2012-05-29T01:54:56Z A US Navy sailor takes a photograph of a gun firing from the deck of USS Iwo Jima as the amphibious assault ship enters New York Harbour. Day in pictures: 27 February 2012 2012-02-27T12:42:12Z US marines participate in an amphibious assault military drill as part of the annual combined military exercise Cobra Gold 2012 at a Navy base in Sattahip, Thailand on Feb. 10, 2012. Changing of the Guard: Does the 21st Century Need to Be an 'American Century'? 2012-02-23T18:35:45Z For the teams coming off the amphibious assault ship the USS Kearsage, the mission was to push the intruding forces out. West ramps up coastal war games 2012-02-08T15:38:52Z Last year, India's INS Airavat, an amphibious assault vessel that sailed from the Andamans was challenged in the South China Sea by a radio caller identifying himself as an official of the Chinese navy. Analysis: India's military build up may be too little too late? 2012-02-03T11:36:28Z It would delay the purchases of weapons like Lockheed Martin's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the Pentagon's largest procurement program, as well as submarines, amphibious assault ships and other vessels. Pentagon cuts reshape military while trimming costs 2012-01-26T19:15:14Z An anchor from the amphibious assault ship Austin, launched from Brooklyn in 1964, sits on the ground floor, with its chain extending to the ceiling and its weight chiseled into its steel: 22,500 pounds. BLDG 92 at Brooklyn Navy Yard Set to Open 2011-11-07T04:05:41Z The missiles were dropped into the ocean Aug. 30 while being taken by helicopter to an amphibious assault ship. Navy safely detonates 2 Sea Sparrow missiles that were ditched in the ocean off San Diego 2011-09-27T01:21:31Z Newly arrived Apache attack helicopters operating from Britain's HMS Ocean, an amphibious assault ship, were destroying armored vehicles. Special report: The secret plan to take Tripoli 2011-09-06T13:50:47Z But canceling the Marine F-35 would eventually leave the corps without a strike fighter capable of taking off from the Navy's 11 amphibious assault ships. Factbox: For cuts, Pentagon must choose among weapons, personnel 2011-08-15T18:00:40Z Air superiority was considered vital for the Germans' amphibious assault on Britain. The UK's wartime gas attack threat revealed 2011-06-22T23:38:12Z A few days ago, aboard the amphibious assault ship Iwo Jima, a formal agreement was signed to restore the United States Navy’s Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Columbia University. City Room: Renewed Respect for the Military 2011-05-31T12:30:12Z The nearest ship, which appeared to be the Bataan, an American amphibious assault ship, came nearer, with several AV-8B Harriers on its flight deck. Sealift Extends Lifeline to a Rebel City in Libya 2011-05-23T00:52:52Z Navy’s aircraft carriers and submarines are currently powered by nuclear reactors, the so-called “surface combatant” ships, which include destroyers and amphibious assault vessels, still rely on oil for power. Forget Fukushima: The 'Other' Nuclear Debate 2011-05-18T00:21:18Z Dunford said the Marines remained committed to developing a new amphibious assault vehicle after Defense Secretary Robert Gates canceled work on the General Dynamics Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle in February. Defense officials urge dialogue with industry 2011-04-11T17:08:27Z The Bataan and Kearsarge are amphibious assault vessels, and look like small aircraft carriers. To the Shores of Tripoli: U.S. Marines off Libya Coast 2011-03-25T19:27:34Z The U.S. sent as many as 1,200 Marines and two Navy vessels, including the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, to the Mediterranean Sea off the Libyan coast, Gates said March 1. French Jets Fire on Libyan Military Vehicles as Quaddafi Fights 2011-03-19T19:38:58Z The U.S. sent as many as 1,200 Marines and two Navy vessels, including the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, to the Mediterranean off the Libyan coast, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said March 1. Allied Warplanes, Ships Move Into Place to Hit Qaddafi’s Forces 2011-03-19T11:08:15Z The arriving group includes the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, based in Virginia, and other ships. U.S. to deploy more ships to support Libya planning 2011-03-18T17:54:11Z The U.S. ordered 400 Marines and two Navy vessels, including the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, to the Mediterranean off the Libyan coast, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said March 1. Qaddafi Faces Possible Attack as Allies Prepare After UN Vote 2011-03-18T10:41:03Z According to a U.S. military press release, most of the unit is on board the amphibious assault ship USS Essex. U.S. Military Steps Up Relief, Rescue 2011-03-15T19:40:55Z The United States has deployed two amphibious assault ships off the Libyan coast, ostensibly to help with any humanitarian emergencies, while dispatching military transport aircraft to airlift stranded Egyptian refugees from neighboring Tunisia. Obama treads carefully on Libya and rebuffs pressure 2011-03-08T02:13:18Z The U.S. government is already cautious about the prospect of imposing a "no-fly zone" over Libya, stressing the diplomatic and military risks involved, but has nevertheless moved two amphibious assault ships into the Mediterranean. Gaddafi strikes town, rebels call for foreign help 2011-03-03T00:19:37Z His son, he said, is a member of the Marine reserve and drives an amphibious assault vehicle, an earlier version of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle. Republicans Split Over Plans to Cut Defense Budget 2011-01-27T01:30:29Z Mr. Gates also announced cuts in several weapons systems, led by the cancellation of the Marines’ $14.4 billion Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle, a combined landing craft and tank for amphibious assaults. Pentagon Seeks Biggest Military Cuts Since Before 9/11 2011-01-07T06:27:21Z Mr. Gates also announced cuts in several weapons systems, led by the cancellation of the Marine’s Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle, a combined landing craft and tank for amphibious assaults. U.S. Orders Biggest Defense Cuts Since Before 9/11 2011-01-06T21:26:54Z Gates was expected to announce on Thursday that he would cancel a $13 billion plan to buy the Marines amphibious assault vehicles from General Dynamics Corp. called the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle. Gates Proposes Military Budget Cuts 2011-01-06T16:05:00Z During his four years of service, he was a crew chief of an amphibious assault unit in the Middle East. After Police Shots, Grief and Conflicting Stories 2010-12-06T05:33:00Z Last year, the Navy introduced its first hybrid vessel, a Wasp class amphibious assault ship called the U.S.S. U.S. Military Orders Less Dependence on Fossil Fuels 2010-10-05T02:47:00Z Likewise, the China Ordnance Group, a state-led military manufacturer best known for amphibious assault weapons, paid $260 million for Beijing property where it plans to build luxury residences and retail outlets. China?s Real Estate Boom and Conflicting Policy 2010-08-02T00:45:00Z "It's almost like the sky's the limit," said Chief Hospital Corpsman Ingrid J. Cortez, 32, who just returned to Virginia Beach from a two-year deployment on the amphibious assault ship Bataan. Navy women reach new heights 2010-07-23T04:00:00Z The craft would roll off a Navy amphibious assault ship, disperse across landing sites, cross the beach and punch inland. Marines shore-storming craft faces budget doubts 2010-05-04T20:27:00Z In perhaps the most poignant sign of trouble, Russia’s own military is now voting with its rubles: Moscow is in talks with France to buy four French amphibious assault ships. As Its Arms Industry Withers, Russia Looks Abroad for Weapons 2010-03-12T23:21:00Z Military-technical cooperation will be discussed, including the possible supply of a Mistral amphibious assault ship. Arms and energy on agenda for Medvedev in Paris 2010-02-28T10:23:00Z |
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