190307-N-BK917-1021 SASEBO, Japan (March 7, 2019) - Instructor Senior Chief Petty Officer Master-at-Arms Broderick Santos, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), demonstrates the proper subdu More
190528-N-BK917-0063 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 28, 2019) - President Donald J. Trump addresses U.S. Sailors and Marines during a visit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is conducting routine o More
190604-N-BK917-0020 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 5, 2019) Passengers board an MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 25), the “Island Knights”, before launching off the flight deck of the amphi More
190613-N-BK917-1013 BISMARCK SEA (June 13, 2019) Lt. Mathew Turner, from Buffalo, New York, performs dental work on Cpl. Charles Orrie from Hobbs, New Mexico, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) More
190625-N-BK917-1002 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2019) The dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) maneuvers to conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), as a More
190630-N-BK917-1005 (June 30, 2019) CORAL SEA – A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) maneuvers with gear from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) on board, during an exercise with the amphibious assault shi More
190711-N-BK917-1003 CORAL SEA (July 11, 2019) Naval ships from the U.S., Australia, Canada and Japan prepare to transit in formation as a part of Talisman Sabre 2019 behind the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp More
190716-N-BK917-1022 CORAL SEA (July 16, 2019) – Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Morris Belton from Hopkins, South Carolina, left, and Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Ariele Campbell from Thomasville, Georgia, direct a la More
190719-N-BK917-1016 CORAL SEA (July 19, 2019) – Hospital Corpsman Seaman Jacob Moutray, from Azle, Texas, left, draws blood from Hospital Corpsman Seaman Joslyn Schoen, from Denver, during a simulated mass casu More
190720-N-BK917-1020 CORAL SEA (July 20, 2019) – Lt. Robbie Dobbins, from Fleming Island, Florida, takes laser range measurements between the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), and the More
Cmdr. Shawn Gibson, chief engineer with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, awards a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Cpl. Christopher Mcland, a heavy equipment mechanic with the Battalion Landing Team, More
190911-N-BK917-1002 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2019) – Sailors participate in a 9/11 remembrance ceremony hosted by chief petty officer selects in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1 More
190926-N-BK917-1029 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2019) Sailors assigned to the “Blackjacks” of helicopter sea combat squadron (HSC) 21 off-load gear from an MH-60S Sea Hawk while aboard the amphibious assault ship More
191118-N-BK917-2015 NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 18, 2019) - Sailors prepare to man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia Nov. 18. Wasp returned to Norfolk, More
200529-N-BK917-1002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 29, 2020) – Airman Diego Rodriguez-Soto directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the “Sea Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 22) on the flight deck of the amph More
200614-N-BK917-1082 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2020) – An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the “Sea Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 22) prepares to launch from the flight deck of the amphibious assault More
The CH-53K King Stallion successfully completed its first set of sea trials in June onboard the USS WASP (LHD).
200830-N-BK917-1045 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2020) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Victor Serratos-Segura spots a moving target and relays information to his gunner, Aviation Ordanceman Airman Eric Yumul on the catwal More
200912-N-BK917-2084 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2020) Cmdr. Ted Elkins directs flight operations from the control tower aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is currently underway conducting More
200912-N-BK917-2051 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2020) Lt. Chris Orlander, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72, communicates information with an MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter from the aircraft co More
200912-N-BK917-2014 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2020) — Lt. Cdr. Tim Zakriski notates the position of helicopters in the aircraft control tower aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is current More
200912-N-BK917-2094 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2020) An MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter attached to the “Proud Warriors” of Helicopter Marine Strike Squadron (HSM) 72 prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphib More
200912-N-BK917-2135 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2020) An MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter attached to the “Proud Warriors” of Helicopter Marine Strike Squadron (HSM) 46 prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphib More
200912-N-BK917-2109 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2020) Air Trafffic Controlman 3rd Class Blake Andrzejczyk (right) trains Air Trafffic Controlman Airman Brian Ralvsek about watch details in the aircraft control t More
200913-N-BK917-1659 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 13, 2020) An MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter, attached to Helicopter Marine Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, prepares to lower a dipping sonar transducer during anti-submarine warfa More
190307-N-BK917-1156 SASEBO, Japan (March 7, 2019) - Lt. j.g. Jason Wills, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), braces himself for the oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray portion of Security React More
190528-N-BK917-0106 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 28, 2019) - President Donald J. Trump addresses U.S. Sailors and Marines during a visit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is conducting routine o More
190604-N-BK917-0053 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 5, 2019) An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LH More
190613-N-BK917-1007 BISMARCK SEA (June 13, 2019) Cpl. Charles Orrie from Hobbs New Mexico receives dental work aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, More
190625-N-BK917-1010 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2019) Members of the Deck department prepare for a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) aboard the amphibious assault ship More
190630-N-BK917-1014 (June 30, 2019) CORAL SEA – A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) maneuvers during an exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Gr More
190711-N-BK917-1013 CORAL SEA (July 11, 2019) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Regan (CVN 76) transits alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as a part of Talisman Sabre 2019. Wasp, flag More
190716-N-BK917-1023 CORAL SEA (July 16, 2019) – Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Christopher Salo from Baytown, Texas, left, and Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Morris Belton from Hopkins, South Carolina, direct a landing More
190719-N-BK917-1034 CORAL SEA (July 19, 2019) – Hospital Corpsman Seaman Jacob Moutray, from Azle, Texas, left, draws blood from Hospital Corpsman Seaman Joslyn Schoen from Denver, during a simulated mass casua More
190720-N-BK917-1223 CORAL SEA (July 20, 2019) – Gunner’s Mates aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), shoot a shot line to the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) during a More
190911-N-BK917-1008 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2019) – Sailors parade the colors during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony hosted by chief petty officer selects in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS W More
190926-N-BK917-1030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Marcus Carvajal, from Phoenix, directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Blackjacks” Helicopter Sea Combat squ More
191118-N-BK917-2022 NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 18, 2019) - Sailors man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia Nov. 18. Wasp returned to Norfolk, completing More
200529-N-BK917-1004 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 29, 2020) – Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Nicole Carr stands flight deck corpsman watch during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp i More
200614-N-BK917-1089 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2020) – An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the “Sea Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 22) prepares to launch from the flight deck of the amphibious assault More
200830-N-BK917-1023 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2020) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Victor Serratos-Segura spots a moving target and relays information to his gunner, Aviation Ordanceman Airman Eric Yumul on the catwalk More
190528-N-BK917-0202 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 28, 2019) - First lady Melania Trump addresses U.S. Sailors and Marines during a presidential visit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is conducti More
190604-N-BK917-0055 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 5, 2019) An MV-22 Osprey, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), departs the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is under More
190625-N-BK917-1015 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2019) Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) and amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) maneuver into formation with the amphibious assault shi More
190630-N-BK917-1017 (June 30, 2019) CORAL SEA – Landing Crafts, Air Cushion (LCAC) maneuver during an exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Grou More
190711-N-BK917-1018 CORAL SEA (July 11, 2019) Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force ship JS Ise (DDH 182), center, and other naval ships transit in formation behind the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) a More
190716-N-BK917-1051 CORAL SEA (July 16, 2019) – Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Christopher Salo from Baytown, Texas, directs a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC), assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, out of the wel More
190719-N-BK917-1039 CORAL SEA (July 19, 2019) – Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), simulate a mass casualty dur More
190807-N-BK917-1036 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2019) Lance Cpl. Tyler Watmore, from Missuola, Montana, removes a panel of a CH-53E Sea Stallion heavy lift helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (V More
190911-N-BK917-1011 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2019) – Cmdr. Steve Stougard, from Vashon Island, Washington, a chaplain aboard the amphibious assualt ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), gives the invocation during a 9/11 reme More
190926-N-BK917-1034 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2019) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Blackjacks” Helicopter Sea Combat squadron (HSC) 21, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault More
191118-N-BK917-2028 NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 18, 2019) - Culinary Specialist Seaman Akoui Adade mans the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia Nov. 18. Wasp More
200529-N-BK917-1011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 29, 2020) – Sailors assigned to the “Sea Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 22) stand by as troubleshooters of an MH-60S Sea Hawk on the flight deck of the a More
200614-N-BK917-1091 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2020) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mates signal to each other and the crew of an MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the “Sea Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 22) d More
200830-N-BK917-1012 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2020) Gunner; Aviation Ordanceman Airman Eric Yumul; prepares to shoot a .50 cal machine gun before starting a live-fire gunnery exercise aboard of the amphibious a More
190307-N-BK917-1511 SASEBO, Japan (March 7, 2019) - Ensign Leah Duff, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), simulates offensive techniques to an attacker during the oleoresin capsicum (OC) s More
190528-N-BK917-0353 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 28, 2019) - President Donald J. Trump addresses U.S. Sailors and Marines during a visit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is conducting routine o More
190604-N-BK917-0063 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 5, 2019) An CH-53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the amphi More
190630-N-BK917-1019 (June 30, 2019) CORAL SEA – Landing Crafts, Air Cushion (LCAC) maneuver during an exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Grou More
190711-N-BK917-1188 CORAL SEA (July 11, 2019) Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force ship JS Ise (DDH 182), center, and other naval ships transit in formation behind the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) a More
190716-N-BK917-1072 CORAL SEA (July 16, 2019) – A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC), assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, departs the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship o More
190719-N-BK917-1052 CORAL SEA (July 19, 2019) – Lt. Cmdr. Jian Xu, from San Francisco, along with Marines assigned to the 31st Maine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), simulate a mass casualty during a drill while aboar More
190807-N-BK917-1037 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2019) Lance Cpl. Tyler Watmore, from Missuola, Montana, performs an inspection inside a panel of a CH-53E Sea Stallion heavy lift helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium More
190911-N-BK917-1019 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2019) – Sailors participate in a 9/11 remembrance ceremony hosted by chief petty officer selects in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1 More
191118-N-BK917-2049 NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 18, 2019) - Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Quiana Manuel, from Pamlico, N.C., mans the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives at Naval Sta More
200529-N-BK917-1019 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 29, 2020) – Sailors assigned to the “Sea Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 22) chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk on the flight deck of the amphibious assau More
200614-N-BK917-1114 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2020) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mates signal to each other and the crew of an MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the “Sea Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 22) d More
190528-N-BK917-0477 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 28, 2019) - President Donald J. Trump and first lady Melania Trump shake hands with U.S. Sailors and Marines during a visit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp ( More
190630-N-BK917-1025 (June 30, 2019) CORAL SEA – A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) maneuvers during an exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Gr More
190711-N-BK917-1268 CORAL SEA (July 11, 2019) Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force ship JS Ise (DDH 182), center, and other naval ships transit in formation behind amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as a More
190719-N-BK917-1060 CORAL SEA (July 19, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Jian Xu, from San Francisco, along with Marines, assigned to the 31st Maine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), simulate a mass casualty during a drill while aboard More
190807-N-BK917-1050 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2019) Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Dalton Heater from Sherwood, Oregon, right, and Aviation 3rd Class Roger Li from San Diego, conduct an inspection on an MH-60S More
191118-N-BK917-2051 NORFOLK, Va (Nov. 18, 2019) -Sailors man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia Nov. 18. Wasp returned to Norfolk, completing a More
200827-N-BK917-1024 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 27, 2020) — The aircrew of a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Corps Squadron One (HMX-1), performs checks on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS More
190630-N-BK917-1027 (June 30, 2019) CORAL SEA – A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) maneuvers during an exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Gr More
190711-N-BK917-1269 CORAL SEA (July 11, 2019) A CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter, left, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), and MH-60S helicopters, attached to the “Island Knights” More
190719-N-BK917-1067 CORAL SEA (July 19, 2019) – Hospital Corpsmen practice medical suturing during a mass casualty drill while aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Exp More
190911-N-ZQ553-1186 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2019) – The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) pulls alongside the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) in preparation for a replenishment More
200614-N-RI884-2546 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2020) - The national ensign flies aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during Flag Day. Wasp is currently underway following a four-month Consolidated More
200827-N-BK917-1017 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 27, 2020) — A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Corps Squadron One (HMX-1) prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wa More
190630-N-BK917-2040 (June 30, 2019) CORAL SEA – A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready G More
190711-N-BK917-1270 CORAL SEA (July 11, 2019) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) observe as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) transits alongside the amphibious a More
191024-N-BK917-1155 STRAIT OF MAGELLAN (OCT. 24, 2019) Sailors observe the Andes Mountains from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as the ship transits the Strait of Magellan around More
200827-N-BK917-1018 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 27, 2020) Sailors test the close-in weapon system (CIWS) during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is currently underway cond More
190624-N-BK917-1009 CORAL SEA (June 24, 2019) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) squadron 25, lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1 More
190630-N-BK917-2050 (June 30, 2019) CORAL SEA – A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), with gear from the 31st Marine Expeditionary More
190711-N-BK917-1359 CORAL SEA (July 11, 2019) Hull Technician 3rd Class Tanner Benton from Lima, Ohio, welds brackets on a passageway bulkhead aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship More
190911-N-ZQ553-1350 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2019) – A Sailor fires a shot line from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) in preparation More
191024-N-BK917-1330 STRAIT OF MAGELLAN (OCT. 24, 2019) Sailors observe the Andes Mountains from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as the ship transits the Strait of Magellan around More
200827-N-BK917-1010 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 27, 2020) Sailors test the close-in weapon system (CIWS) during a live fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is currently underway con More
190624-N-BK917-1021 CORAL SEA (June 24, 2019) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to fast-rope from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter More
190630-N-BK917-2055 (June 30, 2019) CORAL SEA – A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) with gear from the 31st Marine Expeditionary U More
191024-N-BK917-1334 STRAIT OF MAGELLAN (OCT. 24, 2019) Sailors observe the Andes Mountains from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as the ship transits the Strait of Magellan around More
200830-N-BK917-1020 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2020) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Victor Serratos-Segura tracks a moving target on the catwalk during live-fire gunnery exercise aboard of the amphibious assault ship US More
190624-N-BK917-1024 CORAL SEA (June 24, 2019) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fast-rope from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat More
190630-N-BK917-2015 (June 30, 2019) CORAL SEA – A boatswain’s mate signals a Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) to start its engines in the well deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, fl More
190911-N-RI884-2281 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2019) – The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) transits alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in preparation for a replenishm More
191025-N-BK917-1523 STRAIT OF MAGELLAN (OCT. 24, 2019) The sun rises over the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) traversing the Strait of Magellan. Wasp is currently transiting through 4th Flee More