WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release:
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), composed of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8); San Antonio-class amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26); the embarked staffs of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 7; 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU); and associated aviation, logistics, and ground combat elements arrived at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 26, 2026, for maintenance and resupply.
The visit provides the crews an opportunity to leverage Yokosuka's premier port facilities, while continuing to build the relationship with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Time in port also al...