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US Navy Amphibious Group Departs San Diego for Middle East

Original: According to Axios, the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expediationary Unit have left San Diego

According to Axios, the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit have left San Diego Naval Base, headed for the Middle East. The group includes the USS Makin Island amphibious assault ship and two amphibious transport docks, the USS Anchorage and a third vessel. The deployment is drawing attention amid heightened tensions in the region.

Why now: US naval deployments toward the Middle East are being closely watched amid regional tensions

USS Makin Island13th Marine Expeditionary UnitMakin Island Amphibious Ready GroupUSS AnchorageSan Diego

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• According to Axios, the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expediationary Unit have left San Diego Naval Base to the Middle East The ARG consists of an amphibious assault ship, the USS Makin Island, and two amphibious transport docks, the USS Anchorage and… · faab64@todon.eu · 3

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