Amphibious Ready Group Departs San Diego for Middle East Deployment
An amphibious ready group, including the USS Makin Island, USS John P. Murtha, and USS Anchorage, departed San Diego carrying approximately 2,200 Marines from Camp Pendleton. The ships are reportedly headed to the Middle East.
San Diego, CA, October 1, 2026 — An amphibious ready group, comprising the USS Makin Island, USS John P. Murtha, and USS Anchorage, has departed from San Diego. The deployment includes approximately 2,200 Marines who were transported from Camp Pendleton.
The naval contingent is reportedly en route to the Middle East. The specific mission details and duration of the deployment were not immediately available. The amphibious ready group is a key component of U.S. naval power projection capabilities, designed to provide a versatile maritime force capable of responding to a range of contingencies.
The ships involved are designed to carry Marines and their equipment, offering sea-based logistical support and rapid deployment options. The USS Makin Island (LHD 8) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship. The USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and USS Anchorage (LPD 23) are San Antonio-class amphibious transport docks.
This departure signifies a routine rotation of forces or a response to evolving geopolitical circumstances in the region. Further details regarding the operational objectives and the specific itinerary of the amphibious ready group are anticipated as the deployment progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego on timesofsandiego.com, see more information here.
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