28 July 2023 USS Wasp Arrives in The Bahamas to Celebrate Nation's 50th Year of Independence NASSAU, The Bahamas (June 28, 2023) - On June 28, amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrived in Nassau, The Bahamas for a port visit aimed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of U.S. - The Bahamas relations and the 50th anniversary of Bahamian independence...
25 January 2023 USS Wasp Prepares for Inspections NORFOLK, Va. - Inspections upon inspections and assessors are around every corner, the crew feels the heat as the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) comes back to life. Despite having an inexperienced and undermanned crew, they are making tremendous progress and picking up wins along the way...
23 September 2022 A Stone’s Throw Across the Pond NORFOLK, Va. - The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) had the honor of hosting HMS Queen Elizabeth during the ship’s stay. Sailors from both nations were given the opportunity to board one another’s ship and learn about their operations...
20 September 2022 Bring the Ship to Life NORFOLK, Va. - After 32 years away from Wasp (LHD 1), the first commanding officer returned with other plankowners to take a walk down memory lane. From seaman to chief petty officer, retired Sailors walked the decks of Wasp once again. With the guidance of the current crew, they toured the ship...
24 August 2022 The Weight of the Crow NORFOLK, Va. - Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Briana Lee, Retail Service Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Domonique Gordon, and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Addison Bradford explain what it means to them to hold the rank of petty officer aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1)...
04 August 2022 USS Wasp Returns to Norfolk NORFOLK, Va. - The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) returned to Naval Station Norfolk, July 28, 2022, after spending nearly 18 months in dry-dock selected restricted availability (DSRA)...
18 February 2021 NAVSUP WSS T&D takes on Heavy Metal…and ROCKS it The last thing a naval supply officer wants to hear is, “Sorry, the parts are delayed.” That’s precisely why the next step is critical — calling NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, the U.S. Navy’s end-to-end supply chain integrator. And, in late January, a similar scenario reared its ugly head, but was...