The Wasp-class is a class of landing helicopter dock (LHD) amphibious assault ships operated by the United States Navy.

Mar 6, 2025 · Amphibious warships are designed to support the Marine Corps tenets of Operational Maneuver From the Sea (OMFTS) and Ship to Objective Maneuver (STOM). They …

Amphibious warships are designed to support the Marine Corps tenets of Operational Maneuver From the Sea (OMFTS) and Ship to Objective Maneuver (STOM). They must be able to sail in …

USS Wasp (LHD-1) is a United States Navy multipurpose amphibious assault ship, and the lead ship of her class. She is the tenth USN vessel to bear the name since 1775, with the last two …

Aug 15, 2024 · Operating as part of the modern Navy amphibious assault ships project power and maintain presence by serving as the cornerstone of the Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG). …

SAN DIEGO – The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) was recently announced as one of the recipients of the 2024 Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Maintenance …

PHILIPPINE SEA (October 13, 2024) – Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) and embarked Marines, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary …

In the 266-by-50-foot (81 by 15.2 m) by 28-foot (8.5 m) high well deck, the LHDs can carry three Landing Craft Air Cushion, twelve Landing Craft Mechanised, or 40 Amphibious Assault …

Mar 24, 2025 · Iwo Jima is the first LHD in several years to complete its basic phase early. Completing this phase of pre-deployment consists of certifications for unit-level ship handling …

The LHD 1 class amphibious assault ship (multi-purpose) mission is to operate offensively in a high density, multi-threat environment as an integral member of an amphibious ready group...