of the number of LCACs stationed there. Current ships permanently forward deployed Commander Amphibious Squadron 11 (COMPHIBRON 11) (since 2019) (since 2019) (since 2015) (since 2021) (since 2013) Commander Mine Countermeasure Squadron 7 (COMCMRON 7) (since 2014) (since 2014) Ships formerly permanently forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan (1960–1970) (1992–2000) (1985–1999) (1999–2008) (2002–2011) (1995–2006) (2006–2013) (1979–1989) (1985–1989) (2000–2012) (2012–2018) (2008–2014) (?? – 2013) (2011 – 2021) (2009–2014) (2009– 2014) (2018–2019) References External links FA Sasebo official website Fleet Activities Sasebo USFA Sasebo Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force