May 13, 2021
The San Diego-based aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt and Makin Island amphibious ready group have converged on Alaska in the massive Northern Edge 21 training exercise.
Subscribe It s been a breathtaking experience operating in the austere Alaskan environment, as we ve put our procedures, equipment, and our people to the test of winds, seas, and icy temperatures, said Capt. Henry Kim, commodore of the Makin Island group.
The Navy said Wednesday the Roosevelt has conducted more than 300 aircraft launches and traps as elements of the Camp Pendleton-based 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit landed at Cold Bay on the Aleutian Peninsula.
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The Makin Island group includes the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island and amphibious transport dock ships USS San Diego and USS Somerset.
Navy, Marine Corps Integrate with Joint Forces During Northern Edge 21 Photo By Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Richardson | The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Gulf of Alaska, May 7, 2021, in support of flight operations above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and Gulf of Alaska during Exercise Northern Edge 2021 (NE21). Navy, Air Force and Marine aircraft executed flight missions during NE21 demonstrating seamless, joint combat capabilities. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control, and communication relationships; and to develop coo
This past week, the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) conducted more than 300 aircraft launches and traps and embarked squadrons completed more than 830 flight hours during NE21. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) ashore from the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) serves as the lead element at Cold Bay, identified as an advanced naval base. Operating with our Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army teammates the first week of Northern Edge proved to all of us how strong we are as a joint force, said Capt. Eric Anduze, Commanding Officer of aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). This training has been invaluable and the whole Rough Rider team is excited to be operating in such a beautiful and unique part of the world.
Navy, Marines, Air Forces start Exercise North Edge 21 in Alaska
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The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group began Exercise Northern Edge 2021 in Alaska this week, according to the U.S. Navy. Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy
May 4 (UPI) The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group began Exercise North Edge 2021 in the Gulf of Alaska this week, according to the Navy. Carrier Strike Group Nine s collaboration with joint forces demonstrates to our partners that we are sharpening our capabilities to be ready for any mission that should present itself in this increasingly important Arctic region, Rear Adm. Doug Verissimo, Carrier Strike Group Nine s commander, said in a Navy press release.