Gator Navy in Action

Here’s a slideshow of Ingalls-built amphib, USS San Antonio (LPD 17) in action with her air component.

More on the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit here.

Photo credit: Ingalls Shipbuilding

CONNECTING THE PAST WITH THE PRESENT

Sailors on board USS Essex (LHD 2) honored two WWII veterans and former crewmembers of the USS Essex (CV 9) at a breakfast commemorating Memorial Day.

Source: navy.mil

How is the weather aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5)?

Meteorologist Chris Warren of The Weather Channel visited USS Bataan (LHD 5) to learn how the gather and use weather information, and how they prepare for hurricanes. Watch:

From reveille to taps, a day aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).

Bringing Anchorage to Life »

Special post to the iDriveWarships blog, written by the Commanding Officer of the newly commissioned USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Check it out!

The Amphibious Transport Dock Ship Anchorage (LPD 23) launches and recovers a Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey while en route to its namesake city of Anchorage, Alaska for it’s commissioning ceremony scheduled for May 4.