Story by Lt.Cmdr. Sandra Arnold | Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade | 09.05.2017
DJIBOUTI - Naval Amphibious Forces, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5), announced the commencement of a two-week amphibious exercise in international waters off the coast of Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 4, 2017. Exercise Alligator Dagger is the largest regional amphibious exercise to integrate and synchronize TF 51/5’s warfighting capabilities and those of adjacent U.S.......
Story by Gunnery Sgt. Theresa Seng | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 08.24.2017
SOUTH CHINA SEA – As history proves, when innovation is attempted the road to success is usually an uphill battle. Whether the obstacle is cost, lack of materiel, disbelief, or a combination of variables, it usually takes the dogged determination of a few, the buy-in from a few more, and countless busted knuckles....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin Schoenberger | USS San Diego (LPD 22) | 08.22.2017
PHUKET, Thailand - The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) departed Phuket, Thailand after a routine port visit, Aug. 22....
Story by Cpl. Timothy Valero | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 08.18.2017
PHUKET, Thailand – Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Amphibious Ready Group aboard USS San Diego (LPD 22) visited The Mike Matthews Learning Center for The Good Shepard Home for Women and Children of Phuket as part of a community relations event, Aug. 18, 2017....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin Schoenberger | USS San Diego (LPD 22) | 08.17.2017
PHUKET, THAILAND - The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) arrived in Phuket, Thailand as part of a routine visit during San Diego's deployment and for the crew to have an opportunity to experience Phuket, Aug. 17....
Courtesy Story | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 08.06.2017
CAM RAHN INTERNATIONAL PORT, Vietnam – After weeks at sea, the Marines and Sailors aboard USS San Diego (LPD 22) were eager to pull into port for the first time since they set sail in early July. Their first stop was Cam Ranh International Port, Vietnam, August 6, 2017. Though this was a new experience for most of the Marines and Sailors, and they were about to be immersed in an unfamiliar......
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin Schoenberger | USS San Diego (LPD 22) | 08.06.2017
CAM RANH INTERNATIONAL PORT, Vietnam - The U.S. Navy's USS San Diego (LPD 22) arrived in the Cam Ranh International Port Aug. 6, for a routine technical stop and for the crew to have an opportunity to experience Nha Trang....
Story by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 08.01.2017
PACIFIC OCEAN – The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed as a crises response and contingency force in the 7th Fleet’s area of operation and prepared for a multitude of mission capabilities, from full-scale raids to humanitarian assistance-disaster relief efforts....
