U.S. Fleet Forces Command
10/17/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/17/2024 07:45
USS Oak Hill arrives in Larnaca, Cyprus
USS Oak Hill arrives in Larnaca, Cyprus
by USS Oak Hill Public Affairs
17 October 2024
190728-N-WP865-1058 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2019) The Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) sails behind the San Antonio-class transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) during a basic surface warfare exercise while participating in a Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) with other U.S. Navy warships. Warships assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group are participating in the exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Virginia, to maintain readiness, proficiency and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brenton Poyser/Released)
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LARNACA, Cyprus - The Harpers Ferry-class amphibious landing dock ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) and embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) arrived in Larnaca, Cyprus, for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 17, 2024.
190728-N-WP865-1058 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2019) The Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) sails behind the San Antonio-class transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) during a basic surface warfare exercise while participating in a Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) with other U.S. Navy warships. Warships assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group are participating in the exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Virginia, to maintain readiness, proficiency and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brenton Poyser/Released)
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"This port visit enables us to conduct training with the Republic of Cyprus, as well as enjoy some downtime for the crew," said Cmdr. Beth-Ann Martin, Oak Hill's executive officer. "Port visits are vital opportunities to bolster relationships with our partners."
While Oak Hill is in Larnaca, Marines of the 24th MEU (SOC) will conduct individual and small unit training with the Republic of Cyprus National Guard. Sailors and Marines will also have the opportunity to explore the city and surrounding areas.
Oak Hill is conducting operations as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th MEU (SOC) in the U.S. 6th Fleet and U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) areas of operations, supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression.
The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is comprised of its flagship namesake, the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), Oak Hill, and the embarked 24th MEU (SOC).
The 24th MEU (SOC) is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) with a Command Element, Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team 1/8, and Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 24.
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