U.S. Fleet Forces Command
11/01/2024 | News release | Archived content
USS Oak Hill Arrives in Limassol, Cyprus
USS Oak Hill Arrives in Limassol, Cyprus
by Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin Kemble
01 November 2024
240630-N-HE057-1082 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 30, 2024) The Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) steams in formation with the remaining components of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG), the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), and the Royal Navy Daring-class air-defense destroyer HMS Duncan (D 37) in the Mediterranean Sea, June 30, 2024. The IKECSG is on a scheduled deployment to the Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to promote regional security and to deter aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)
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LIMASSOL, Cyprus - The Harpers Ferry-class amphibious landing dock ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) arrived in Limassol, Cyprus, for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 31, 2024.
240630-N-HE057-1082 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 30, 2024) The Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) steams in formation with the remaining components of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG), the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), and the Royal Navy Daring-class air-defense destroyer HMS Duncan (D 37) in the Mediterranean Sea, June 30, 2024. The IKECSG is on a scheduled deployment to the Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to promote regional security and to deter aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)
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Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) will be returning to Oak Hill from two weeks of sustainment training conducted in Cyprus.
"Our visit to Cyprus enables us to re-embark the 24th MEU after interoperability training with the Cypriots, as we continue to build and strengthen our relationships," said Cmdr. Jason Nowell, Oak Hill's commanding officer. "The Sailors and Marines onboard are excited to return to Limassol."
Oak Hill's return to Limassol also allows embarked Sailors and Marines to further explore the historic city. Oak Hill's previous 10-day port visit in September allowed for scheduled upkeep of the vessel.
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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