This is the Gator Life! "Gator Navy" refers to the U.S. Navy ships that are dedicated to amphibious operations of the U.S. Marines, like the HII-built USS New York (LPD 21). Recently, USS New York conducted well deck operations with Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs) and Landing Craft Utility (LCU).
For more than 85 years, Ingalls shipbuilders have served as the backbone of our nation’s defense, building ships that project power, maintain peace and safeguard seas across the globe. We remain committed to this important work, knowing that OUR mission is THEIR purpose.
For more than 85 years, Ingalls shipbuilders have served as the backbone of our nation’s defense, building ships that project power, maintain peace and safeguard seas across the globe. We remain committed to this important work, knowing that OUR mission is THEIR purpose.
Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are returning home in waves after successfully completing an extended eight-month deployment aboard the HII-built amphibious warships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/6th Fleet and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet areas of operations.
Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) recently provided overwatch from the forward-deployed amphibious landing dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) exercise.
Warships from the U.S. Navy, Australia Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force recently conducted two days of training in the Indian Ocean. The Ingalls-built USS Halsey (DDG 97), along with Australia’s HMAS Warramunga (II) and Japan’s JS Sazanami, sailed from Singapore to India for Exercise Milan 2024.
Ingalls-built ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) recently helped launch NASA’s crew module test article during Underway Recovery Test 11. This test is in preparation for NASA’s Artemis II crewed mission, which will send four astronauts in Orion beyond the moon. The crew of LPD 22, along with an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit and a Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron, trained alongside NASA ahead of the Underway Recovery Test.
USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) is part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and is currently operating in the Mediterranean Sea, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world.
