LA Fleet Week, now in its 10th year, offers a close-up look at the capabilities and equipment of the Navy, the Marine Corps ...
USS Makin Island, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, might be the next US vessel deployed to the Persian Gulf as the ...
The USS Essex arrived at the Port of Los Angeles late Tuesday for what will be its high-profile role at the 2026 Los Angeles ...
The service completed a study of Wasp-class amphibious assault ships and is currently conducting another on amphibious dock ...
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USS Wasp gets another lease on life

Though the USS Wasp is more than 30 years old, it remains an effective platform for the US Navy, with a newly modernized air wing.
The oldest active amphibious assault ship, the USS Wasp (LHD-1), could remain in service until 2034, beyond her planned 40 year service life ...
In April 2026, the U.S. Navy delayed decommissioning the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier. Now, its extending the lifespan of another "flattop" vessel in the fleet.
The USS Wasp (CV-7)entered service in 1940. It was a Yorktown-class aircraft carrier and was stationed in the Atlantic Ocean at the onset of America's engagement in World War II. While supporting ...
This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The U.S. Navy's multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS WASP during a 2019 Joint ...