The lead ship, USS Wasp (LHD 1) was commissioned in July 1989 in Norfolk, Va. LHA Replacement or LHA(R) is the next step in the incremental development of the “Big Deck Amphib.” She is being ...

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy's amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) has arrived in Cyprus and may be deployed to ...

Capt. Chris Purcell, the 27th commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), was relieved by Capt. Paul O’Brien during a change of command ...

and the Wasp-class multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). BAE System’s shipyard personnel, along with subcontractor teams, will commence work including various upgrades and ...