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171k | PCU Wasp (LHD-1) preparation for keel laying in May 1985 at Litton-Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. Pascagoula, MS., Courtesy Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. | Gerd Matthes | |
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78k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) drydocked, at Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp, Pascagoula, MS. prior to launching, circa July 1987. US Navy photo from "All Hands" magazine, August 1989, Courtesy Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. |
Joe Radigan MACM USN Ret | |
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72k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) underway, date and location unknown. US Navy photo from "All Hands" magazine, August 1989, Courtesy Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. |
Joe Radigan MACM USN Ret | |
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61k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) underway during sea trails in the Gulf of Mexico, May 1989. Courtesy Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. photo. |
Robert M. Cieri | |
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159k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) underway, date and location unknown. US Navy photo |
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45k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) underway, date and location unknown. US Navy photo |
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46k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) underway, date and location unknown. US Navy photo |
Joe Radigan MACM USN Ret | |
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192k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) underway, date and location unknown. US Navy photo from "All Hands" magazine, August 1990 |
Joe Radigan MACM USN Ret | |
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79k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) at sea, circa 1997, while launching an air cushion landing craft (LCAC). US Navy photo # 970000-N-00000-001 from the Navy Newsstand. |
Bill Gonyo | |
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144k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) operating in the Mediterranean Sea, 5 May 1998. US Navy photo # 1-98-527-N-0000W-001 from the Navy Newsstand. |
Bernard A. Cardali | |
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79k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) making her way up river beneath the Verranzo Narrows Bridge, 26 May 1999. The ship was participating in New York City's Fleet Week '99'. U.S. Navy photo # 990526-N-7230N-001 |
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77k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) underway in the Atlantic Ocean, 3 August 2000. Crew members proudly proclaim the number of the crew who have qualified for ESWS/EAWS. "EAWS" stands for Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist and "ESWS" stands for Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist. These are enlisted warfare designations attained after extensive training sessions and an examination. U.S. Navy photo # 000803-N-0803P-001 by PH1 Andrew P. Pruitt. |
Bill Gonyo | |
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116k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) underway, location unknown, 2001. US Navy photo. |
Robert M. Cieri | |
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372k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) launches a single RIM-7M "Sea Sparrow" from her forward missile mount, 17 January 2002. The RIM-7M is used aboard ships for surface-to-air anti-missile defense. Wasp is conducting a Joint Task Force/Special Operations Capabilities (SOCEX) Exercise while preparing for her scheduled six-month deployment. US Navy photo # 020117-N-2210L-001 At sea aboard USS Wasp (LHD 1) Jan. 17, 2002 by PHAN Aaron W. Lockhart. |
Robert M. Cieri | |
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72k | Flying over USS Wasp (LHD-l) in the Arabian Sea, June 2002, two CH-53E Sea Stallions prepare to refuel from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron Two Five Two (VMGR-252)'s KC-135 Hercules. The Sea Stallions from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Two Six One (HMM-261) are assigned to the 22d Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) from North Carolina. US Air Force photo by Cheresa D. Clark |
Joe Radigan MACM USN Ret | |
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111k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) receives nearly 65 thousand gallons of fuel during an underway replenishment (UNREP) with USNS Supply (T-AOE-6), 17 July 2002. The two ships are sailing at a distance of about 150 feet apart, a feat requiring excellent seamanship. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The MEU is an expeditionary intervention force with the ability to rapidly organize for combat operations in virtually any environment. It demonstrates the power of the Navy-Marine Corps Team. US Navy photo # 020717-N-6380E-001 by PHAN Teresa Ellison. |
Bill Gonyo | |
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61k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) entering Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta, 4 March 2004 while on her way to the Gulf. | George Farrugia | |
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85k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) moored at Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta, 6 March 2004 while on her way to the Gulf. | Gerd Matthes | |
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83k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) pulls into Naval Station Norfolk following a seven-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), 18 September 2004. The Wasp-led Expeditionary Strike Group Two (ESG-2) was the first East Coast ESG to deploy. US Navy photo # 040918-N-4953E-021 by PH2 Danny Ewing Jr. |
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87k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) pulls into Naval Station Norfolk, 18 September 2004, as line handlers assigned to USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), stand at parade rest ready to secure the ship to the pier. Wasp returned to Norfolk following a seven-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). US Navy photo # 040918-N-6371Q-036 by PHAN Orlando Quintero. |
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424k | USS Wasp (LHD-1) is astern of the guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG-57) as she maneuvers into position off the coast of Panama during PANAMAX 2007. Civil and military forces from 19 countries are participating in PANAMAX 2007, a U.S. Southern Command joint and multi-national training exercise co-sponsored with the government of Panama, in the waters off the coasts of Panama and Honduras US Navy photo # 070831-N-1810F-849 CARIBBEAN SEA (Aug. 31, 2007) by MC2 Todd Frantom. |
Robert M. Cieri | |
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393k | An up-close view of the starboard side of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-263), Marine Aircraft Group 29, preparing for lift off from the flight deck of USS Wasp (LHD-1). Wasp is on surge deployment to the Middle East carrying the Osprey to its first combat deployment. US Navy photo # 071004-N-1189B-002 GULF OF AQABA (Oct. 4, 2007) by MC2 Zachary L. Borden. |
Robert M. Cieri | |
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408k | U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-263), Marine Aircraft Group 29, preparing for lift off from the flight deck of USS Wasp (LHD-1). Wasp is on surge deployment to the Middle East carrying the Osprey to its first combat deployment. US Navy photo # 071004-N-1189B-048 GULF OF AQABA (Oct. 4, 2007) by MC2 Zachary L. Borden. |
Robert M. Cieri | |
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495k | U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-263), Marine Aircraft Group 29, preparing for lift off from the flight deck of USS Wasp (LHD-1). Wasp is on surge deployment to the Middle East carrying the Osprey to its first combat deployment. US Navy photo # 071004-N-1189B-022 GULF OF AQABA (Oct. 4, 2007) by MC2 Zachary L. Borden. |
Robert M. Cieri | |
| USS Wasp (LHD-1) Memorabilia |
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1989 Commissioning Program Contributed by Robert M. Cieri |
1989 Ingalls Public Relations Handout Contributed by Robert M. Cieri |
1991 Welcome Aboard Contributed by Robert M. Cieri |
1993 Persian Gulf Cruise Contributed by Robert M. Cieri |
2001 Welcome Aboard Contributed by Robert M. Cieri |
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