What Happened
Navy Evaluates Additional Extensions For Amphibious Fleet
The USS Wasp, a steam-powered amphibious assault ship, has had its service life extended by five years, with the Navy and Marine Corps now evaluating potential extensions for other amphibious vessels. According to Expeditionary Warfare Director Brig. Gen. Lee Meyer, the goal is to extend the life of these ships through modernization and maintenance, addressing readiness issues and meeting the demand for more amphibious ships. The Navy and Marine Corps are also working to improve the availability of their amphibious fleet, with the establishment of the Amphibious Force Readiness Board and a push to maintain a 3.0 ARG-MEU presence globally. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.