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Latest "Wasp" stories
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Wasp and Oak Hill to leave Puerto Rico relief effort
The ships have mainly been providing helicopter assistance. The Pentagon said in a release that there are now sufficient land-based helicopters to assist relief efforts on the battered U.S. territory.
Ships Comfort and Wasp on the way to Puerto Rico
After a week of preparation, the Navy deployed the Norfolk-based hospital ship Comfort to Puerto Rico. Meanwhile, the amphibious assault ship Wasp won't continue on to Japan, just yet. Instead, she's being redirected from the island Nation of Dominica to U.S. Territories to continue on in a relief mission for now.
By Mark D. Faram
Eight Navy ships, other assets mobilized after hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Marines and sailors were sent to help those stricken by the historic storms in recent weeks.
Aircraft carrier Lincoln, three more ships underway for Irma relief
Seven Navy vessels will be in the region assisting with hurricane recovery once the carrier and ships arrive.
Hurricane Irma: Three ships, nearly 700 Marines dispatched to Virgin Islands
The amphibious assault ship Wasp has arrived in the Virgin Islands.
By Jeff Schogol