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Military representatives from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, along with U.S. interagency and law enforcement partners, met with senior leaders from the Republic of Palau during a U.S. – Palau Joint Committee Meeting held at Palau International Airport in AIRAI, March 5. 260305-A-XO892-5270
Military representatives from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, along with U.S. interagency and law enforcement partners, met with senior leaders from the Republic of Palau during a U.S. – Palau Joint Committee Meeting held at Palau International Airport in AIRAI, March 5. 260305-A-XO892-9427
On Feb. 23, 2026, the crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) delivers supplies to the residents of Pagan Island in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in coordination with the Northern Islands mayor's office and a routine Operation Rematau patrol. 260223-G-G0020-7013
On Feb. 22, 2026, the crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) returns from delivering supplies to the residents of Agrihan Island in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in coordination with the Northern Islands mayor's office and a routine Operation Rematau patrol. 260222-G-G0020-7757
On Feb. 22, 2026, the crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) stands for a photo as they prepare to deliver supplies to the residents of Agrihan Island in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in coordination with the Northern Islands mayor's office and a routine Operation Rematau patrol. 260222-G-G0020-7638
Chief of Staff for Joint Task Force – Micronesia Chief of Staff for Joint Task Force – Micronesia
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, right, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, participates in a panel discussion at the Honolulu Defense Forum in Honolulu, Jan. 13, 2026. 260113-N-PC065-2085
Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, second from the left, and other military component representatives participate in the “Accelerating Multi-Domain Deterrence Needs for the Indo-Pacific” panel at the Honolulu Defense Forum in Honolulu, Jan. 12, 2026. 260112-N-TT369-1028
Lt. Gen. James Glynn, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific, center right, and other military component representatives participate in the “Accelerating Multi-Domain Deterrence Needs for the Indo-Pacific” panel at the Honolulu Defense Forum in Honolulu, Jan. 12, 2026. 260112-N-TT369-1039
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Gov. David Apatang addresses military leaders during the CNMI Stakeholders meeting in Saipan, Dec. 4. 251205-N-LS152-6041
From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Mark Weinstein and Cody Raymond, 374th Air Expeditionary Wing loadmasters, drop humanitarian bundles. 374 AEW conduct airdrop over Federated States of Micronesia during OCD25
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, left, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman, host an all-hands call with Sailors at Naval Base Guam theater, Nov. 19. 251119-D-ES098-1011
Commander, Naval Base Guam Capt. John Frye, right, and Virgilio Figueras, housing director for NBG, left, provide Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle a tour of unaccompanied housing on NBG, Nov. 19. 251119-N-JC256-2072
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, left, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman, host an all-hands call with Sailors at Naval Base Guam theater, Nov. 19. 251119-D-ES098-1004
Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) returns to Naval Base Guam, reaffirming its role in the Indo-Pacific, Nov. 18, 2025. USS Asheville (SSN 758) returns to homeport
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer, JS Hyuga, leads United States Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Fitzgerald (centre-right), Indian Navy Shivalik-class frigate, INS Sahyadri (centre-left), and Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate, HMAS Ballarat, during Exercise MALABAR 25 off the coast of Guam. Australia, India, Japan and U.S. Forces Participate in Exercise Malabar 2025
Guam Gov. Lourdes Leon Guerrero, Lt. Gov. Joshua Tenorio, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, commander, Joint Task Force-Micronesia, and Rear Adm. Brett Mietus, commander, Joint Region Marianas, provide updates during the Civil-Military Coordination Council meeting at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Complex in Hagatna, Nov. 14. 251114-D-ES098-1001
Guam Gov. Lourdes Leon Guerrero, Lt. Gov. Joshua Tenorio, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, commander, Joint Task Force-Micronesia, and Rear Adm. Brett Mietus, commander, Joint Region Marianas, provide updates during the Civil-Military Coordination Council meeting at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Complex in Hagatna, Nov. 14. 251114-D-ES098-1006
The USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) crew return to homeport Nov. 5, 2025, after a deployment of more than eight months that included scheduled drydock maintenance in Honolulu and activities in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The cutter departed Guam on Feb. 24 and is the third Guam-based Fast Response Cutter to complete the significant systems overhaul. 251105-G-IA651-9643
The USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) crew return to homeport Nov. 5, 2025, after a deployment of more than eight months that included scheduled drydock maintenance in Honolulu and activities in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. 251105-G-IA651-4586
The crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) deliver essential supplies donated through a nonprofit foundation and coordinated with the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia to Kapingamarangi Atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia on Sept. 15, 2025. 250915-G-G0020-4713
The crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) deliver essential supplies donated through a nonprofit foundation and coordinated with the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia to Sapwuahfik in the Federated States of Micronesia on Sept. 13, 2025. 250913-G-G0020-9490
The crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) and members of the Federated States of Micronesia National Police - Maritime Wing take a moment for a team photo at the pier in Pohnpei, FSM on Sept. 17, 2025, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and fisheries regulations. 250917-G-G0020-6299
Department of War officials, local government, and federal agencies meet for a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Stakeholders Meeting in Saipan, Sept. 25. 250925-N-ES098-1001
Commander, Joint Task Force - Micronesia U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, center, speaks with participants following the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Stakeholders Meeting in Saipan, Sept. 25. 250925-N-ES098-1011
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Spencer Bull, Region Officer in Charge of Construction director for Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Oceania, speaks to Tinian community members during an outreach meeting, Sept. 25. 250925-N-ES098-1015
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. USINDOPACOM Commander Underscores U.S.-Guam Partnership, Regional Security at Defense Forum
. USINDOPACOM Commander Underscores U.S.-Guam Partnership, Regional Security at Defense Forum
. USINDOPACOM Commander Underscores U.S.-Guam Partnership, Regional Security at Defense Forum
. USINDOPACOM Commander Underscores U.S.-Guam Partnership, Regional Security at Defense Forum
The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew transits off Rota, CNMI, on Aug. 27, 2025. 250827-G-G0020-4406
The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) and USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) cross paths on Sept 1, 2025, off Guam. 250916-G-G0020-7028
The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew approaches Guam after conducting a transit to Rota and back with senior leaders aboard on Aug. 27, 2025. 250827-G-G0020-8040
The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) recovers the small boat after visiting to Rota on Aug. 27, 2025. 250827-G-G0020-9583

 


 
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USS Pearl Harbor Arrives In Pearl Harbor

18 July 2017

From Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Tarra Samoluk

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PEARL HARBOR -- The crew of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) arrived in Pearl Harbor for their first scheduled port visit of their 2017 deployment, July 14.

The ship's arrival at its namesake location marks the first time Pearl Harbor has visited Hawaii since completing Pacific Partnership in 2013, followed by a nearly two-and-a-half-year long maintenance period.

"It is only fitting that our first port visit after a major overhaul and work-up period should be to our namesake, Pearl Harbor," said Cmdr. Theodore Essenfeld, Pearl Harbor's commanding officer. "After a 25-month extended docking phased maintenance availability and a year of extensive training and certifications, Pearl Harbor has essentially been resurrected from the ship she was in 2013."

The ship is arriving with various defense capabilities in its arsenal, to include .50-caliber Browning machine gun mounts, Phalanx Close-in Weapons Systems, Rolling Airframe Missiles, and more.

"If you look at the phoenix rising on our ship's crest, memorializing the rising of our fleet to power after the devastating attack of Dec. 7, 1941, you can see how appropriate the symbolism is for us now," said Essenfeld. "We're not a new ship, but we feel like one. With all new systems, new capabilities, a new crew, it's like the ship is reborn and the crew is ready to flex their muscles, ready to do our nation's bidding. We're not looking for a fight, but we're ready for one if called upon."

The events following the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 represent the United States military's capabilities to recover from such a devastating attack and rally the troops to mobilize.

"As Sailors aboard this ship, we get the opportunity every day to represent the fighting spirit of Pearl Harbor," said Ensign Kris Rodriguez, Pearl Harbor's administrative officer. "To finally be able to bring her back to her namesake location, where so much history took place, is a very humbling experience. I know many of us are truly looking forward to seeing firsthand the place where so much history has happened."

While Hawaii is a working port for Pearl Harbor, with departmental inspections, equipment onloads, and scheduled maintenance, Sailors and Marines will still be able to experience Hawaii and explore Pearl Harbor's history, such as the USS Arizona Memorial.

"We've put together a two-hour remembrance tour, which will consist of a harbor cruise that will most notably include the USS Arizona memorial," said Command Master Chief Thane Douglass, Pearl Harbor's command master chief. "This is an amazing opportunity for Sailors and Marines from the namesake ship to visit the memorial for the first time in almost five years. It's a great chance for our Sailors and Marines aboard to really soak up the heritage and history, and really take pride in being a part of Pearl Harbor."

After visiting Hawaii, Pearl Harbor will continue on her scheduled deployment as a part of the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG).

The America ARG consists of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22), and Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), and more than 2,500 Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the eastern Pacific Ocean and engages in joint, interagency and international relationships that strengthen the ability to respond to crises and protect the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners. 

 

 

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