#Warfighting: Navy Birthday Celebration Kicks Off at Pentagon
Defense officials and service members gathered Oct. 9 to kickoff the Navy's 237th birthday week in Washington, D.C.
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#Warfighting: Bonhomme Richard ARG, 31st MEU Begin PHIBLEX
The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) began an Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) with an opening ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Oct. 8.
#Warfighting: USS Olympia Visits Subic Bay during Western Pacific Deployment
The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) arrived at Subic Bay Oct. 4 for a visit as part of her deployment to the Western Pacific.
#Warfighting: Expeditionary Strike Group Five Recognizes Iwo Jima Sailors
During a visit to multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG 5) commander Rear Adm. William K. Lescher recognized exceptional crew members for their performance during deployment, Sept. 24.
#Warfighting: PELARG, 15th MEU Enters 7th Fleet Area of Operations
The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (PEL ARG) arrived in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations Sept. 30 as part of a scheduled deployment.