OCTOBER 3, 2025 — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Busan, South Korea for a port visit, Sept. 25, 2025, after completing the trilateral exercise Freedom Edge followed by a visit to Pyeongtaek and Republic of Korea 2nd Fleet. This arrival in Busan marks the first time since 2020 that Blue Ridge has visited Busan. During this port visit, leadership … [Read more...]
Marines Bid Farewell to the Assault Amphibious Vehicle
OCTOBER 3, 2025 – The Assault Amphibious Vehicle was officially decommissioned during an AAV Sundown Ceremony at the Assault Amphibian School at Camp Pendelton, California, Sept. 26. The ceremony honored both the vehicle’s 53 years of service to the Marine Corps and the Marines and Sailors who served with it, while marking the transition to the Corps’ next amphibious … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Improves Barracks
OCTOBER 2, 2025 - I Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations West–Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton concluded Operation Clean Sweep III on Sept. 26, 2025, after a two-week maintenance stand-down launched Sept. 15 to improve unaccompanied housing and operational readiness through self-help projects and facility refreshes. Deferred maintenance highlighted the … [Read more...]
How Shutdown Affects Bases Overseas
OCTOBER 2, 2025 — A lapse in appropriations before the Sept. 30, 2025, deadline has forced portions of the government to close, including some services provided by the Garrison and its installations at Ansbach and Illesheim. USAG Ansbach services may be limited, reduced or closed. Expect longer wait times at front-door services. Army Community Service (ACS) centers at … [Read more...]
Guantanamo Changes Leadership Supporting DHS
OCTOBER 2, 2025 - U.S. service members assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Guard transferred authority of key leadership positions at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Oct. 1, 2025. Planned several weeks in advance, the week-long relief in place/transfer of authority process allowed outgoing and incoming personnel to work side by side. The phased turnover ensured … [Read more...]