A U.S. Sailor assigned to the USS Somerset (LPD-25), Expeditionary Strike Group 3, 3rd Fleet, guides Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, while conducting an amphibious on-load at s More
U.S. Marine bulk fuel specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receive fuel from a U.S. Coast Guard KC-130 Hercules during Arctic Expeditionary Capa More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Stuart Allison, a basic infantry man fire team leader, assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, performs live fire buddy rushing drills at Marine Corps Base Cam More
U.S. Sailors assigned to the USS Comstock (LSD-45), radio commands to a UH-1Y Venom helicopter, while sailing in the Indo-Pacific, Sept. 14, 2019. Approximately 3,000 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel partic More
U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion conduct amphibious operations in the Pacific Ocean during Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise, Sept. 6, 2019. Approximately 3,000 U.S. Navy and Marine Cor More
190905-N-UP025-001 ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Sep. 5, 2019) Sailors and Marines assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Group One conduct a 9mm hand gun qualification shoot onboard Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson More
190906-N-RP442-0163 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2019) – U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Gary Bixby, assigned to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH), tightens a chain on a CH-53E Sea Stallion on More
190909-N-DY073-0104 CORONADO, Calif. (September 9, 2019) Sailors from Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1 use a wench to lift a Beach Terminal Unit onto a utility boat tow tug during Offshore Petroleum Di More
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct a walk through with the Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Air More
190910-N-NL576-0302 GULF OF ALASKA (Sept. 10, 2019) USS Comstock (LSD 45) pulls into Kodiak, Alaska for a port visit during the Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) 2019. Approximately 3,000 U.S. More
U.S. Marines assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, split wood while helping at a community service project, at Kodiak Baptist Mission in Kodiak, Alaska, Sept. 11, 2019. Approxi More
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Jeremy Hood and Pfc. Jorge Lugo, both air frame mechanics with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, administer preventative corrosion More
U.S. Sailors assigned to the USS Comstock (LSD-45), present a wreath for the Sept. 11 ceremony in Kodiak, Alaska, Sept. 11, 2019. Approximately 3,000 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel participated in Arctic More
190911-N-DM338-0009 CORONADO, Calif. (September 11, 2019) Sailors from Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1 use a wench to lift an anchor onto a utility boat tow tug during Offshore Petroleum Discharge Sys More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gage Biel, a crew chief with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, inspects the inside of an assault amphibious vehicle aboard the USS Somerset (LPD-25) during Arctic Exped More
190912-N-DY073-0004 CORONADO, Calif. (September 12, 2019) Gunners Mate Seaman Justin Waycaster gives direction over the radio for Offshore Petroleum Discharge System operations for the Arctic Expeditionary Capa More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Roberto Solis, a general duty hospital corpsman with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 (HMH-361), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, assists with a simulate More
The U.S. Pacific Fleet Band "Harbor Brass" quintet performed to nearly 100 residents during a concert at the Cordova Center in Cordova, Alaska. The quintet was in Alaska, along with approximately 3,000 U.S. N More
U.S. Sailors assigned to the USS Comstock (LSD-45), await the landing of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter while sailing in the Indo-Pacific, Sept. 14, 2019. Approximately 3,000 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel More
190914-N-DY073-0028 CORONADO, Calif. (September 14, 2019) A Beach Master Unit One Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC) vehicle drives into the water to receive conduit for Offshore Petroleum Discharge Syste More
190915-N-VU442-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2019) Military Sealift Command (MSC) government owned tanker ship SS Petersburg (T-AOT-9101) prepares to deploy a single-anchor leg mooring (SALM) during Arctic Expe More
190915-N-RP442-0117 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2019) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jason Shumaker signals to a MH-65D, attached to Alaska Patrol Division of Air Station Kodiak, onboard San Anto More
190915-N-RP442-0079 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2019) – A CH-53E Sea Stallion, attached to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH), sits on the flight deck of San Antonio class amphibious tra More
190915-N-RP442-0008 DUTCH HARBOR, AK (Sept. 15, 2019) – Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Yekta Ocak raises the Union Jack during colors aboard San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) durin More
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) government owned tanker ship SS Petersburg (T-AOT-9101), that is participating in Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise 2019 off the coast of San Diego, Calif., sits in a More
190915-N-RP442-0157 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2019) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jason Shumaker observes flight operations on the flight deck of San Antonio class amphibious transport dock sh More
SEWARD, Alaska - Maritime Safety and Security Team members from Pacific Area units provide security as USS Comstock (LSD 45) transits into Seward, Alaska, during the Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise ( More
190916-N-MW964-1517 POINT LOMA, Calif. (September 16, 2019) The SS Petersburg (T-AOT-9101), a tanker belonging to Military Sealift Command, prepares to launch a single-anchor leg mooring (SALM) from the center More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alejandro Jaramillo-Mora, a heavy equipment operator assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, starts a Tractor Rubber-Tired Articulated Steering Multi More
190916-N-NL576-0002 SEWARD, Alaska (Sept. 16, 2019) USS Comstock (LSD 45) pulls into Seward, Alaska during the Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) 2019. Approximately 3,000 U.S. Navy and Marine C More
Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, speaks to service members aboard the USS Comstock (LSD-45) about the purpose of the arctic-region operations in Seward, Alaska, during Arctic Expeditionary Capabilitie More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dante Jiminian, a bulk fuel specialist assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, assembles an A-frame for an all-terrain berm for a ship-to-shore refueling t More
190917-N-NL576-0048 SEWARD, Alaska (Sept. 17, 2019)–Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander, Navy Region Northwest, discusses the purpose of the Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) 2019 with city official More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 transport a tactical air-ground refueling system to a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) during Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) in Ada More
Soldiers assigned to the 109th Transportation Company, 17th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion, U.S. Army Alaska, load U.S. Marine Corps bulk fuel supplies and equipment from the U.S.S. Comstock (LSD-45), a W More
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, donns his gas mask during a simulated chemical warfare drill while conducting a raid during Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) in Adak, Alaska, on S More
190921-N-BB269-1025 ELMENDORF, Alaska (Sept. 21, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday interacts with Sailors and Marines participating in Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) duri More
U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, maneuver an Assault Amphibious Vehicle while in the well-deck of the USS Somerset (LPD-25) during Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercis More
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct an air assault during Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) on Adak, Alaska, Sept. More
U.S. Sailors assigned to the USS Comstock (LSD-45), await the take off of a UH-1Y Venom helicopter while sailing in the Indo-Pacific, Sept. 14, 2019. Approximately 3,000 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel par More
190906-N-RP442-0064 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2019) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Justin Shumaker talks with Sailors during flight operations on the flight deck of San Antonio class amphibious More
190906-N-RP442-0166 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2019) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jason Shumaker prepares to direct a CH-53E Sea Stallion, attached to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Heavy Helico More
190906-N-RP442-0077 PACIFIC OCEAN (6 Sept.) – A CH-53E Sea Stallion, attached to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH), prepares to land on the flight deck of San Antonio class amphibiou More
190909-N-DY073-0183 CORONADO, Calif. (September 9, 2019) Sailors from Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1 use ratchet straps to secure a Beach Terminal Unit onto a utility boat tow tug during Offshore Pet More
The USS Somerset (LPD-25) operates in the Pacific Ocean during Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE), Sept. 9, 2019. Approximately 3,000 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel are participating in AEC More
190910-N-NL576-0323 GULF OF ALASKA (Sept. 10, 2019) USS Comstock (LSD 45) pulls into Kodiak, Alaska for a port visit during the Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) 2019. Approximately 3,000 U.S. More
190911-N-UY393-0055 CORONADO, Calif. (September 11, 2019) Sailors from Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1 use a wench to lift an anchor onto a utility boat tow tug during Offshore Petroleum Discharge Sys More
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform maintenance operations on a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard the USS Somerset (LPD-25) during Arct More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William St John, a bulk fuel specialist assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion 1st Marine Logistics Group, transports split wood into the back of a truck at Kodiak Baptist Mission in More
190912-N-DY073-0010 CORONADO, Calif. (September 12, 2019) Equipment Operator Constructionman Luis Guzman operates an 11k Skytrak forklift in support of Offshore Petroleum Discharge System operations for the Arc More
U.S. Navy Sailors with the integrated hospital corpsman staff assist Fleet Surgical Team 9 (FST-9), in a patient transport during a medical training exercise aboard the USS Somerset (LPD-25) on Sept. 13, 2019. More
U.S. Sailors assigned to the USS Comstock (LSD-45), communicate with the pilot of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter while sailing in the Indo-Pacific, Sept. 14, 2019. Approximately 3,000 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps p More
190914-N-DY073-0048 CORONADO, Calif. (September 14, 2019) An Amphibious Construction Battalion One utility boat tow tug brings conduit to the beach for Offshore Petroleum Discharge System operations for the Arc More
90915-N-RP442-0167 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2019) – An MH-65D, attached to Alaska Patrol Division of Air Station Kodiak, conducts flight operations with San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship USS Some More
190915-N-RP442-0128 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2019) – An MH-65D, attached to Alaska Patrol Division of Air Station Kodiak, prepares to land on the flight deck of San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship More
190915-N-RP442-0016 DUTCH HARBOR, AK (Sept. 15, 2019) – Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Yekta Ocak salutes the Union Jack during colors aboard San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) duri More
190915-N-VU442-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2019) Military Sealift Command (MSC) government owned tanker ship SS Petersburg (T-AOT-9101) prepares to deploy a single-anchor leg mooring (SALM) during Arctic Expe More
190915-N-RP442-0059 DUTCH HARBOR, AK (Sept. 15, 2019) – Sailors observe sunrise on the flight deck of San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Arctic Expeditionary Capabilit More
A Navy boat carrying Seabees from Amphibious Construction Battalion 1- approaches the Military Sealift Command (MSC) government owned tanker ship SS Petersburg (T-AOT-9101), that is participating in Arctic Expe More
USS Comstock (LSD 45) pulls into Seward, Alaska during the Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) 2019. Approximately 3,000 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel participate in AECE 2019, a joint tra More
U.S. Marines assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, assemble an all-terrain berm for a ship-to-shore refueling training exercise in Seward, Alaska, during Arctic Expeditionary C More
190917-N-NL576-0107 SEWARD, Alaska (Sept. 17, 2019)– Sailors carry a fluid transfer hose across a beach in Seward, Alaska during the Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) 2019, Sept. 17. The hose w More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Butler, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, and a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, guide a Polaris MRAZR trailer loaded with a tacti More
An infantryman with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines establishes a 60mm mortar-firing position while conducting a raid during Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) in Adak, Alaska, on Sept. 20, 2019. Appr More
190921-N-BB269-1026 ELMENDORF, Alaska (Sept. 21, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday interacts with Sailors and Marines participating in Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) duri More
Layton Lockett, the city manager of Adak, Alaska, receives a plaque from U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Joshua Anderson, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, for his assi More
190906-N-RP442-0167 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2019) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jason Shumaker directs a CH-53E Sea Stallion, attached to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadr More
190906-N-RP442-0068 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2019) – A CH-53E Sea Stallion, attached to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH), prepares to land on the flight deck of San Antonio class amp More
190906-N-RP442-0113 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2019) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jason Shumaker directs a CH-53E Sea Stallion, attached to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadr More
CH-53E Super Stallions operated by Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, are chained to the flight deck of the USS Somerset (LPD-25) while operating in the Pa More
190909-N-DY073-0251 CORONADO, Calif. (September 9, 2019) Engineman Third Class Jean Cajuste from Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1 gives direction to the utility boat tow tug’s engineer during Offshore More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Chad McCoy, a bulk fuel specialist assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, splits wood at Kodiak Baptist Mission in Kodiak, Alaska, Sept. 11, 2019. A More
190911-N-UY393-0092 CORONADO, Calif. (September 11, 2019) Sailors from Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1 use a wench to lift an anchor onto a utility boat tow tug during Offshore Petroleum Discharge Sys More
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, secure the main rotor blade of a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard the USS Somerset (LPD-25) during Arctic More
190912-N-DY073-0008 CORONADO, Calif. (September 12, 2019) Equipment Operator Constructionman Luis Guzman operates an 11k Skytrak forklift in support of Offshore Petroleum Discharge System operations for the Arc More
U.S. Navy Sailors with Fleet Surgical Team 9 (FST-9), conduct a simulated blood transfusion using a pressure bag during a medical training exercise aboard the USS Somerset (LPD-25) on Sept. 13, 2019. The Arctic More
U.S. Sailors assigned to the USS Comstock (LSD-45), conduct flight-deck operations with a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter while sailing in the Indo-Pacific, Sept. 14, 2019. Approximately 3,000 U.S. Navy and Marine C More
190914-N-DY073-0095 CORONADO, Calif. (September 14, 2019) A Beach Master Unit One Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC) vehicle brings conduit to shore and connects it to two dozers for Offshore Petroleum Di More
190915-N-RP442-0135 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2019) – An MH-65D, attached to Alaska Patrol Division of Air Station Kodiak, lands on the flight deck of San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerse More
190915-N-RP442-0071 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2019) - San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) traverses Dutch Harbor during Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) 2019. More
190915-N-RP442-0013 DUTCH HARBOR, AK (Sept. 15, 2019) – Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Yekta Ocak salutes the Union Jack during colors aboard San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) duri More
The 800-ton single-anchor leg mooring (SALM) buoy, travels down two sets of rails, guided by hydraulics on the Military Sealift Command (MSC) government owned tanker ship SS Petersburg (T-AOT-9101). The ship i More
190916-N-MW964-1549 POINT LOMA, Calif. (September 16, 2019) Builder 2nd Class Petty Officer Cedric Ellison from Frisco, Texas, left, and Equipment Operator 3rd Class Petty Officer Chris Moreno from Salt Lake C More
190917-N-JC800-0005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2019) – U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician 2nd Class Evan Gallant gives safety training on the MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter, to Marines assigned to the “Flyi More
SEWARD, Alaska - Maritime Safety and Security Team members from Pacific Area units provide security in Seward Boat Harbor during the Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) 2019, Sept. 16, 2019. Appro More
190917-N-NL576-0140 SEWARD, Alaska (Sept. 17, 2019)–Sailors participating in the Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) 2019, coordinate movements of machines and equipment while testing a system to More
U.S. Marines assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, collect a 20,000 gallon tank collapsible fabric for a ship to shore refueling training exercise in Seward, Alaska, during Arc More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 unfold a fuel berm at a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) during Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) in Adak, Alaska on Sept. 18, 2019. A More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, prepare to provide indirect-fire support with a 60mm mortar while conducting a raid during Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) in Adak, Alaska, on Sep More
190921-N-BB269-1030 ELMENDORF, Alaska (Sept. 21, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday interacts with Sailors and Marines participating in Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) duri More
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, land for an air assault during Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) on Adak, Alaska, Sept More
190906-N-RP442-0120 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2019) – A CH-53E Sea Stallion, attached to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH), prepares to land on the flight deck of San Antonio class amp More