The service completed a study of Wasp-class amphibious assault ships and is currently conducting another on amphibious dock landing ships.
By September, Marines will be screened for blast exposure and overpressure during their periodic health assessments, a Pentagon official said.
By Hope Hodge Seck
The service intends to remove 14 vessels from its fleet.
The aircraft carrier has been sidelined since it began planned maintenance availability at Naval Support Activity Portsmouth on Jan. 8, 2025.
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