US Navy ships, including amphibious vessels, depart San Diego for Middle East
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- At least three US Navy ships, including the USS Boxer, USS Portland, and USS Comstock, departed Naval Base San Diego recently, with the USS Boxer seen leaving on Wednesday.
- The US Navy Third Fleet stated that the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit is conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean as part of the Pacific fleet.
- Despite the routine operations claim, US officials revealed an accelerated deployment of Marine personnel and equipment to the Middle East involving these three vessels.
- The USS Boxer serves as a small aircraft carrier, while the USS Portland and USS Comstock are amphibious landing vessels, collectively carrying around 2,500 Marines and approximately 4,000 total service personnel.
