Petty Officer 1st Class Demetrius Kennon

180318-N-LD343-004 FONTANA, Calif. (March 18, 2018) – Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Mike Folsom, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), takes photos during the NASCAR Mo More

180318-N-LD343-007 FONTANA, Calif. (March 18, 2018) – Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) observe a NASCAR pit crew in action during the Monster Energy Auto Club 400 race. Sixtee More

Seabees attached to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, construct a guard tower that will overlook the battalion's forward operating base. NMCB-1 is conducting Operation Desert Heat onboard Camp Shelby. This More

Seabees with U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, Guam Detachment, began laying concrete in one section of the roof of the Orote Point concrete masonry unit-block mechanics' shop on board Naval Base Guam More

Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin Odonnell, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, Task Force Sierra, uses a rake to help level out freshly poured concrete. NMCB-1 is deployed to several locations in t More

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 and NMCB-15, Task Force Sierra, participate in a tug-of-war competition as part of their mid-deployment celebration. NMCB-1 is deployed to several locat More

Petty Officer 3rd Class Shawn Laborde, a builder assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, Task Force Sierra, strikes a line on a piece of lumber to be used in the construction of huts. NMCB-1 is deplo More

Builder Petty Officer 2nd Class Latasha Hill, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 15, drills the shelf of a magazine rack into place. NMCB-1 and NMCB-15 are deployed to several locations in the Midd More

Chief Petty Officer James Walley, center, a Seabee assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 15, Task Force Sierra, Detatchment 1, goes over the administrative data of the advancement exam. NMCB-1 is depl More

Seabees with U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 15, Task Force Sierra, prepare to take their advancement exams. NMCB-1 and NMCB-15 are deployed to several locations in the Middle East and Afghanistan.

Senior Chief Builder James Walley, center, a Seabee assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 15, Task Force Sierra Det. 1, goes over the administrative data of the advancement exam. NMCB-1 is depl More

Equipment Operator 2nd Class Damion Snyder, assigned to U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 15, Task Force Sierra Det. 1, uses a grader to level gravel on camp. The task force is dispersed throughou More

Chief equipment operator Helen Daniel, the embark chief of U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, Task Force Sierra, weighs the baggage of NMCB 15 Seabees before they return to their homeport. NMCB More

Petty Officer 2nd Class Garnett Whitmire, assigned to U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, holds his son for the first time in six months during a homecoming at Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport.

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 rest near Seabee Lake before resuming the battalion's three-mile force march at Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport. The Seabees march More

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 don their MCU-2P gas masks during a chemical, biological and radiological warfare drill at Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Miss. The dril More

Apprentice Robert Weiss, utilitiesman constructionman, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 holds his MCU-2P gas mask in place while a fellow Seabee tightens his overhood during a chemical, biologi More

Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua Rands, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, keeps watch on a road while other Seabees dig fighting positions at Forward Operating Base Zero during field training exe More

Petty Officer 3rd Class Noe Lujan (right) and Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Arcilla, both assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, erect an OE-254 antenna at the system-tactical communications cente More

Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disopsal Platoon 222 are lifted from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt and transported over the Gulf of Oman during a special patrol insertion and ex More

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 return fire to aggressors attempting to overrun forward operating base 1. NMCB-1 is participating in field training exercise "Operation: Desert Justice" More

Construction mechanic constructionman Seaman Recruit Joshua Hobelman, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, tosses excess dirt from a hole that will be used as a timber bunker at forward operating More

Seaman Douglas Norris, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, Bridge Detachment, keeps watch over enemy prisoners at a bridge site NMCB-1 built. NMCB-1 is participating in field training exercise "O More

Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Davies, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, introduces his daughter to Santa Claus at the battalion's Christmas party held onboard Naval Construction Battalion Cent More

A U.S. Sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) mans the rails as the ship passes the Golden Gate Bridge during a scheduled port visit for the 34th Annual Fleet Week Oct. 6, 2014, in S More

U.S. Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship passes under the Oakland Bay Bridge during a scheduled port visit for the 34th Annual Fleet Week Oc More

Service members assigned to various commands along the Gulf Coast take the E-5 advancement exam at the Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport gymnasium.

The official party at the Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport and 20th Seabee Readiness Group change of command ceremony salutes as Seabee commands pass-in-review. Capt. Ed Brown relinquished command More

The refurbished Armed Forces Retirement Home welcomed back 135 residents. The residents evacuated to Washington, D.C., after Hurricane Katrina decimated the complex. More prior residents are expected to return More

The first retirees to return to the newly refurbished Armed Forces Retirement Home perform the ceremonial ribbon cutting during the center's grand opening. The retirement home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina More

Former Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Vince Patton, left, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Navy Memorial retired Vice Adm. John Totushek, former Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy More

Vice Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk, chief of Naval Personnel speaks with Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education Sailor of the Year finalists at Naval Support Facility Arlington.

Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard post the colors near the Lone Sailor statue at the U.S. Navy Memorial during the 70th anniversary ceremony commemorating the Battle of the Coral Sea. The battle took pl More

Rear Adm. Victorino G. Mercado, left, unfurls his one-star flag during a ceremony at the Pentagon with Rear Adm. Thomas S. Rowden. Mercado is the first surface warfare officer of Filipino ancestry to attain fl More

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, center, poses with 2012 Warrior Games participants during a recognition ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., June 25, 2012. During the ceremony, five teams of ten U.S. More

Bill Hurley III, a former U.S. Navy officer, hits his approach shot to the 17th green during the third round of the 2012 AT&T National Professional Golf Association tournament held at the Congressional Country More

Sailors assigned to the National Capital Region deliver canned goods and non-perishable food items during the fourth annual Feds Feed Families drive at the Pentagon. The drive which ends in August gives militar More

The Naval District Washington chief petty officer pinning ceremony was held at the Navy Memorial. Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Mark Ferguson presided over the ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass More

Yeoman 1st Class James Paino, a member of the Pentagon Area First Class Petty Officers Association, prepares to deliver gifts to The Salvation Army in Washington, D.C. The PAFCPOA organized an effort to deliver More

U.S. Pentagon Area First Class Petty Officers Association (PAFCPOA) speak with Salvation Army social services manager John Bolduc, Washington D.C., Dec. 6, 2012. The PAFCPOA organized an effort to deliver gifts More

Yeoman 1st Class Delesa Lis, a member of the Pentagon Area First Class Petty Officers Association (PAFCPOA), loads a vehicle with toys for delivery to the Salvation Army. The PAFCPOA organized an effort to deli More

Lt. j.g. Rebecca Conti-Vock, assigned to the Surface Warfare Division, offers a synopsis of Capt. Joy Bright Hancock's legacy during a Women's History Month observance held at the Pentagon. This year's theme is More

Cryptologic Technician (Networks) 1st Class Shannon McQueen, Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year, receives her chief petty officer insignia during the 2012 Sailor of the Year advancement ceremony at the Navy Memori More

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Margret G. Kibben, the chaplain of the Marine Corps delivers the benediction during the 2013 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in Washing More

Vice Adm. Robin Braun, chief of Navy Reserve, delivers opening remarks on the second day of the 2013 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center. The two-day event, th More

Navy Uniform Matters Office Command Master Chief Martha Kastler discusses new features of the maternity service khaki uniform during the 2013 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium at the Gaylord National Hotel and More

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Erin Castillo, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), treats a simulated face laceration with a during a general quarters drill. The crew practices vario More

Marines from Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, embarked aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), perform routine maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey on the ship’s flight dec More

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Keith Jones, a food service attendant temporarily assigned to the bake shop aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), slices peach crunch in preparation for lunch in More

Navy Counselor 1st Class Robert Wetzel, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), talks to new check-ins about military pay and benefits during an indoctrination class. America is currentl More

Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Jean Rempart, left, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), goes over electrical isolation training with Electrician’s Mate Fireman Jazmeka Butler during a g More

Sailors assigned to the "Blackjacks" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, embarked aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), perform preventive maintenance on aircraft tie-down chains in More

Logistics Specialist 2nd Class CaSaundra Montgomery, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares to distribute mail during mail call in the hangar bay shortly after the ship moored More

Fire team investigators find a simulated smoke-filled space during a general quarters drill aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The crew practices various drills to improve proficiency, e More

An MV-22 Osprey assigned to the “Argonauts” of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22 prepares to land on the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) carrying disting More

Sailors aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) watch from the ship’s hangar bay as Peruvian navy frigate BAP Mariategui (FM 54), along with six other Peruvian navy ships, sails alongside Amer More

Sailors assigned to the "Blackjacks" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, embarked aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), perform routine maintenance atop an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter More

Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, right, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 3, presents a plaque to El Salvador Vice President Oscar Samuel Ortiz Ascencio during a bilateral engagement held aboard the ship. America More

U.S. Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship passes the Golden Gate Bridge during a scheduled port visit for the 34th Annual Fleet Week Oct. 6, More

A U.S. Sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) mans the rails as the ship arrives into San Francisco Bay during a scheduled port visit for the 34th Annual Fleet Week Oct. 6, 2014, in More

Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) stand by for evening colors on the ship's fantail while moored in San Francisco Bay during fleet week. During the visit, the crew is schedu More

Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) begin checking in civilians for a tiger cruise from San Francisco back to the ship’s homeport of San Diego. Tiger cruises allow crewmembers an opp More

Culinary Specialist 1st Class Ian Leal, assigned to Supply Department on board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepared a chocolate peach-berry cake in celebration of the Navy’s 239th birthday. Ame More

Visitors tour the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during San Francisco Fleet Week 2014. Nearly 5,000 toured the ship Oct. 13. The newly commissioned ship is the first of its class and More

Vice Adm. Thomas S. Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Forces and Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to the crew on board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during an all-hands call. America More

Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) celebrates National American Indian Heritage Month in a recognition ceremony. This year’s theme is “Native Pride and Spirit: Yesterday, Today and Forever.” America i More

Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Jason Hoff, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), tests aqueous film forming foam stations on the ship’s flight deck in preparation for final contract tr More

150213-N-LD343-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2015) – Chief Boatswain’s Mate Francisco Delgado, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), inspects the anchor chain in the ship’s forecastle during an More

150226-N-LD343-045 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2015) - Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), gives a tour of the ship to Maj. Gen. Yoshihide Yoshida, Japan Ground More

150317-N-LD343-001 SAN DIEGO (March 17, 2015) Doreen Rekoski, right, a blood donor recruiter at Naval Medical Center San Diego, registers Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for a bl More

150401-N-LD343-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 1, 2015) – Sailors assigned to Deck department on board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to release the break on the port side anchor during an anchor More

150513-N-LD343-001 POINT LOMA, California (May 13, 2015) Lt. Patricia Cunanan, left, electrical officer on board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), inspects the flight deck after Sailors stage de-ener More

150519-N-LD343-001 POINT LOMA, California (May 19, 2015) Information Systems Technician Seaman Jonah Iwuchukwu, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), helps palletize de-energized electrical c More

150820-N-LD343-004 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 20, 2015) Capt. Michael W. Baze, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stands in formation with other Sailors stationed in San Diego during a More

151118-N-LD343-077 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 18, 2015) – Capt. Michael W. Baze, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), talks to Brig. Gen. David Coffman, commanding general, 1st Marine Exp More

160722-N-LD343-006 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 22, 2016) – U.S. and Australian marines return to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) after ground training on the island of Hawaii. More than 300 U.S., Austra More

160226-N-LD343-002 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2016) – Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Vice Adm. William Hilarides talks with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) leadership during a tour of th More

160728-N-LD343-044 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2016) Sailors and Marines gather to take pictures on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while the ship steams in close formation as one More

160901-N-LD343-011 SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 1, 2016) – Culinary Specialist 1st Class Shameka Hooker, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), serves grilled stuffed jalapeno hamburgers follo More

160901-N-LD343-001 SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 1, 2016) – Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Anabel Aquino, left, and Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Brittney Wilson, both assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Amer More

160902-N-LD343-005 LONG BEACH, California (Sept. 2, 2016) – Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Joseph Quintanar, assigned to mine countermeasure ship USS Champion (MCM 4), talks with a resident at U.S. Veterans Initi More

160903-N-LD343-011 CARSON, California (Sept. 3, 2016) – Sailors, Marines and Coast Guard members volunteer in The First Tee at the Links at Victoria Golf Course during the inaugural Los Angeles Fleet Week. Flee More

170113-N-LD343-0004 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 13, 2017) Rear Adm. Cathal O’Connor salutes as Strike Group Commander’s flag is closed up during the Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 change of command ceremony in the hang More

Marine Corps Sgt. George Hamil, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, conducts routine maintenance on the tail rotor gear box of a UH-1Y Huey helicopter in the hangar bay of amphibious assault More

170507-N-LD343-0004 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) Rear Adm. Ross Myers, Commander, Carrier Strike Group 15, passes through the ceremonial red, white and blue sideboys as he departs the amphibious assault ship USS More

170807-N-LD343-008 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Johnnie Mewborn, a native of New Bern, North Carolina, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), helps clean meal pre More

170807-N-LD343-021 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Tony Tay, chairman of the Willing Hearts soup kitchen in the Kembangan-Chai Chee community, offers a taste of a freshly made chili sauce to Sailors and Marines assign More

170807-N-LD343-002 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Cpl. Anthony Burkey, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stir fries vegetables at the Will More

170807-N-LD343-023 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit pose for a photo at the Willing Hearts soup kit More

170807-N-LD343-009 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Cpl. Michael Ho, left, and Cpl. Anthony Burkey, both assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), h More

170807-N-LD343-013 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Lance Cpl. Maverick Medina, a native of Olympia, Washington, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), ta More

170807-N-LD343-020 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Kobina Apponsah, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stirs boiling mushrooms at the Willing Hearts More

170807-N-LD343-011 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Sgt. Zachar Iwaniuk, right, a native of Anaheim, California, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (L More

170807-N-LD343-004 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Airman Israel Balite, a native of Daly City, California, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), helps pack meal More

ARABIAN GULF – Lance Cpl. Carlos OrtizCastro, attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, holds a photo of his newborn daughter aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA6), Oct. 19, 2017. While in po More

190703-N-LD343-001 DAEGU, Republic of Korea (July 03, 2019) Kristin Wetherington, from Greenville, North Carolina, of the USO Show Troupe, performs during the Independence Day celebration for Area IV in South K More

160722-N-LD343-008 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 22, 2016) – U.S. Marines and Australian soldiers disembark from an MV-22 Osprey assigned to the "Greyhawks" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM 161) after landing abo More

180412-N-HT134-027 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (April 12, 2018) Sailors assigned to the deck department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare the ship’s life-rafts for routine maintenance. Ame More

200331-N-LD343-002 DAEGU, Republic of Korea (March 31, 2020) The 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command's Senior Enlisted Advisor Command Sgt. Maj. Laderek Green, right center, poses for a photo with recent gra More

180318-N-LD343-003 FONTANA, Calif. (March 18, 2018) – Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) salute during the national anthem prior to the start of the NASCAR Monster Energy Auto C More