The crews aboard the USS Somerset and Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters from Aviation Training Center in Mobile worked together to complete joint ship/helicopter training and qualifications Wednesday, Feb. More
First Sgt. Leon M. Banta, an Oil City, Pa. native and the company first sergeant for Engineer Support Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands aboard the USS Somerset during a More
The amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) arrives at its new homeport at Naval Base San Diego. Somerset, commissioned in Philadelphia March 1, is the ninth San Antonio-class amphibious transport More
191011-N-ER806-1006 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2019) The amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25), transits the San Francisco Bay as part of the parade of ships during the 2019 San Francisco Fleet Week (SFF More
150401-N-CC789-001 SAN DIEGO (April 1, 2015) Chief Information Systems Technician Brooke Hejl and Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) Luis Mejia prepare to post colors on the fantail of amphibious transport More
150417-N-CC789-080 SAN DIEGO (April 17, 2015) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Carlo Aclan leads a firefighting hose-team using a Naval Infrared Firefighting Thermal Imager (NIFTI) to detect hot spots during a main More
SAN DIEGO (April 29, 2015) - Capt. Leonard Reed, fourth from right, commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), greets members of the National Defense Industries Association More
SAN DIEGO (May 1, 2015) U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Tank Battalion of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms post during morning colors aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (L More
SAN DIEGO (May 12, 2015) – Ensign Vincent Salazar assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) hosts a tour of combat information center to Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (J More
SAN DIEGO (May 13, 2015) - Army Lt. Gen. Robert Abrams, senior military adviser to the secretary of defense, converses with Lt. j.g. Gerald Kane, left, and Ensign Vincent Salazar, right, during a distinguished More
SAN DIEGO (May 14, 2015) - Master Chief Engineman Rickey Christian, right, stands next to Capt. Leonard Reed, commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), as he prepares to re More
SAN DIEGO (May 18, 2015) - Vice Adm. Thomas S. Rowden, commander of Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, makes his arrival on a barge via the port side accommodation ladder of the amphibious transport dock More
SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) - Personnel Specialist 1st Class Stephen Darkwah, right, assesses the scene during a stretcher-bearer practice simulation as part of an aircraft firefighting (ACFF) drill on the flight More
SAN DIEGO (JUNE 5, 2015) – U.S. Marines Sgt. Maj. Brian Priester, delivers his opening remarks to newly graduates of the Lance Corporals Leadership and Ethics Seminar assigned to 1st Tank Battalion of the Marin More
SAN DIEGO – Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) conduct sea and anchor detail as the ship prepares its return to sea after a five-month post-shakedown availability (PSA) per More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2015) - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Aaron Scott reads the history and accomplishments of the Hospital Corpsman rating during a commemoration of the 117 years of Navy hospital corps. Some More
SAN DIEGO (June 25, 2015) - Lt. j.g. Natalie Houle, greets members of Navy Recruiting District (NRD) Houston’s educational outreach group during a tour visit aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somers More
CAMP PENDLETON, (Aug. 31, 2015) - Sailors prepare to disconnect the mooring lines of the 11-meter RHIB during boat operations aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). Somerset is current More
Benjamin J. Allbritton, U.S, Navy executive officer of the USS Boxer, observes passing boats from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015, Aug. 31, 2015. Dawn Blitz is a mu More
Amphibious assault vehicle crews with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prepare to embark aboard the USS Somerset during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Aug. 31, 2015. Marines and sailors aboard the USS Somerset are partici More
Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment conduct a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear safety drill aboard the USS Somerset during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Aug. 31, 2015. Marines and More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2015) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Kyle Francis Agbayani directs passengers to a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465 during flight o More
Sailors aboard the USS Somerset chain down a MH-60R Seahawk helicopter during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 1, 2015. Marines and sailors aboard the USS Somerset are participating in Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015, a mul More
A U.S. Navy landing enlisted signalman observe flight operations the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015, Aug. 31, 2015. Dawn Blitz is a multinational amphibious training e More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 1, 2015) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Kylefrancis Agbayani, left, instructs an aircraft director hand signal qualification to Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Cl More
Ships from Expeditionary Strike Group Three, Japanese and Mexican naval ships conducted a strait transit during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015, Sept. 2, 2015. Dawn Blitz is a multinational amphibious training exercis More
Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to Marines with the air combat element aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer More
U.S Navy Captain Lance Snider, speaks with Maj. Toshinori Ushida, Japanese Ground Self Defense-Force tactics instructor, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015, Sep More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2015) - U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prepare to launch an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) off the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship US More
Landing Craft Air Cushions depart the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) as part of an amphibious landing during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015, Sept. 5, 2015. Dawn Blitz is a multinational amphibious training More
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 11, 2015) - Hospitalman Rachel Standish and Seaman Bobby Pegram assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), prepare to execute colors on the morning of the 14th anniversar More
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 19, 2015) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) and the San Antonio-class amp More
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 19, 2015) - Local Sailors participate in the Military Pit Crew Challenge competition as part of the Coronado Speed Festival 2015 during Fleet Week. Speed Festival is celebrating its 17th year. More
The USS Somerset (LPD-25) arrived in San Francisco on Oct. 5, 2015 as part of Fleet Week San Francisco 2015. The Somerset is the ninth San Antonio-class Amphibious transport dock and the fifth ship in the U.S. More
151005-N-RU841-001 SAN FRANCISCO (October 5, 2015) – Future Sailor Ross Mary Ruiz Ochomogo tours the bridge USS Somerset (LPD 25) during a multifaceted visit, as a part of San Francisco Fleet Week. Somerset hos More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2015) - Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) man the rails as the ship transits under the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco Bay for the More
Marines and Sailors man the rails of the USS Somerset as they enter the San Francisco Bay for the 35th Annual San Francisco Fleet Week, Oct. 5, 2015. SFFW '15 is a week-long event that blends a unique training More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2015) A Marine takes a ball from San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Campbell DiAndre during a minicamp competition on the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25 More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2015) Vice Adm. Nora W. Tyson, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, arrives to meet with local leaders at a Seniors Leadership Seminar reception and ship tour held on amphibious transport dock ship More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2015) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jacob Porter delivers a message of the crash and rescue scene to the ship’s bridge during a simulated aircraft firefighting (ACFF) More
SEAL BEACH, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2015) - Religious Program Specialist 1st Class Michael Caldera demonstrates a mechanical advantage control holds (MACH) takedown during a security reaction force-bravo course aboard More
SAN DIEGO (Nov. 24, 2015) - Capt. Lennie Reed, commanding officer of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), announces the names of the 47 petty officers select for advancement over the ship’s 1MC More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec. 2, 2015) - An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) enters the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during a well deck operation of AAV’s recovery as par More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec. 7, 2015) - Sailors assigned to air department direct a landing of a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465 during an air raid support evolution aboard More
Soldiers with Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, board the USS Somerset (LPD 25) at Naval Base San Diego, Feb. 18, 2016, in preparation for phase IV of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. The More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2016) - Amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) assigned to the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prepare to embark onto the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LP More
Amphibious Assault Vehicles with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepare to board the USS Somerset (LPD 25) off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 20, 2016, in pre More
USS MAKIN ISLAND, at sea - An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, hovers over the USS Makin Island (LHD 8) to land on the flight deck during Amphibious Squad More
160802-N-LQ926-260 SEATTLE, Wash. (Aug. 2, 2016) – The San Antonio-class transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) transits the Puget Sound toward Seattle for Seafair Fleet Week. Seafair Fleet Week is an annual cele More
EVERETT, Wash. (Aug. 2, 2016) – Interior Communications 1st Class Leeza Alli, left, and Interior Communications Cecil Spence 2nd Class, prepare to escort a tour group to the hangar deck of amphibious transport More
160804-N-LQ926-007 SEATTLE (Aug. 4, 2016) – U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Robert Monk with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Firecontrolmen 1st Class Rosalie Sprouse with the USS Somerset (LPD 25) visit Ear More
160805-N-LQ926-009 KENT, Wash. (Aug. 5, 2016) – Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Class Athena M. Kay, with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), participates in a Sea More
160813-N-LR795-119 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2016) Cpl. Andy Morgan, from Gloucester City, New Jersey, left, and Lance Cpl. Eloy Lavazos, from Laredo, Texas, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 163 (Rei More
160815-N-LR795-266 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2016) Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Gunners Cpl. Tyler Parr, from Amberge, Wis., left, and Cpl. Anthony Bertenelli, from Portland, Ore., assigned to Marine Medium Ti More
160815-N-LR795-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 15, 2016) Sgt. Kyle Cruz, assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force (MRF), prepares for a live fire weapons shoot held on the flight deck aboa More
160818-N-LR795-048 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2016) Seaman Katelynn Maronge, from New Orleans, La., looks for contacts aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) while USS Makin Island (LHD 8) More
160916-N-LR795-083 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2016) – Chief selects march and sing “Anchors Away” during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). Som More
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 14, 2016) — Line handlers assigned to Naval Station San Diego wait to release the mooring lines of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), as it prepares to depart for a schedu More
SAN DIEGO – (Oct. 14, 2016) Marines and Sailors stand in formation prior to going underway aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) Oct. 14, 2016. The formation was held to take accountab More
USS SOMERSET, At sea – (Oct. 20, 2016) Cpl. Michael Sleeting, right, provides security for Cpl. Tyler Shaffran, left, while he sends information to his command in a makeshift urban environment aboard USS Somers More
USS SOMERSET, At sea (Oct. 21, 2016) – Lance Cpl. Austin Soto prepares an AH-1Z Cobra for flight aboard the USS Somerset (LPD 25) Oct. 21, 2016, during Hawaii Sustainment Training for the 11th Marine Expedition More
161024-N-LR795-273 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2016) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter transfers cargo from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) to the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet replenishm More
USS SOMERSET, Pacific Ocean (Oct. 26, 2016) – Marines execute ‘draw, sword’ while practicing ‘sword manual’ aboard the USS Somerset (LPD 25) Oct. 26, 2016. The training was conducted as part of a Corporals Cour More
USS SOMERSET, Pacific Ocean (Oct. 28, 2016) – Cpl. Jesus Diaz attempts to put his opponent, Cpl. Edward Chontos, in an arm bar during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training session while afloat in the Pac More
Marine Corps Systems Command awarded a contract to BAE Systems to produce and deliver the Amphibious Combat Vehicle. Following a successful Milestone C decision by the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Resear More
TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka (Nov. 23, 2016) Cpl. Zachary Hummel, a Reconnaissance Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates how to slide down a fast rope to Sri Lankan Special Boat Squadron Sailor More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) A U.S. Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) guides a light armored vehicle (LAV) inside the vehicle storage area of the USS Somerset (LPD 25) during exercise Alligato More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to land during the initial landing phases of Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 6, More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 10, 2016) U.S. Marine tactical vehicles with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), get into position for a convoy during Exercise Alligator More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), clear an engine compartment of an unknown vessel during a visit, board, search and seizure mission a More
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marine Cpl. Austin Bennett, a tank crewman with Tank Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), refuels an M1A1 Main Ba More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), approach an unknown vessel from its stern to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure mission as p More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 15, 2016) Marines with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), clear and move up through a stairwell on a vessel during close-quarters tactics training as part of More
USS SOMERSET, Gulf of Aden (Dec. 31, 2016) A Sailor passes a football to a fellow service member during a “steel beach” picnic held aboard the USS Somerset (LPD 25), while afloat in the Gulf of Aden, Dec. 31, 2 More
USS SOMERSET, Gulf of Aden (Jan. 5, 2017) Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, work on counterpunch techniques during a physical training session aboard the USS Somerset ( More
DUQM, Oman (Feb. 6, 2017) U.S. Marine Cpl. Jamie Jaramillo (left), a reconnaissance Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, plays soccer with Marines and Sailors during a port visit More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION, USS Somerset (Feb. 10, 2017) U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage multiple targets during a live-fire shoot on the flig More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION, USS Somerset (Feb. 11, 2017) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Thomas Johnston (left) a helicopter rope suspension techniques master with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionar More
RABKUT, Oman (Feb. 18, 2017) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Fernando Fernandez, an infantry mortarman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sets target More
RABKUT, Oman (Feb. 19, 2017) U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), line up on the firing line for a brief from the range Position More
RABKUT , Oman (Feb. 19, 2017) U. S. Marine Maj. Jason Ford, executive officer for Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), shakes hands with Maj. Mohammed Abdullah Al K More
RABKUT, Oman (Feb. 20, 2017) U.S. Marine Cpl. Zachery Personett, a rifleman with Company A, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), escorts a Royal Army of Oman soldie More
RABKUT, Oman (Feb. 20, 2017) U.S. Marines and Sailors with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct M240B machine gun drills during Exercise Se More
RABKUT, Oman (Feb. 21, 2017) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dylan Carter with Company A, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), instructs a Royal Army of Oman (RAO) soldier o More
RABKUT, Oman (Feb. 20, 2017) U.S. Marines and Sailors with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire an M252 81mm mortar system during a live-fire More
RABKUT, Oman (Feb. 21, 2017) A soldier with the Royal Army of Oman (RAO) fires his rifle during a night combat marksmanship range as part of Exercise Sea Soldier, Feb. 21. U.S. Marines with Company A, Battalion More
RABKUT, Oman (Feb. 21, 2017) U.S. Marines with Weapons Platoon, Company A, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct squad push-ups alongside Royal Army of Oman More
RABKUT, Oman (Feb. 23, 2017) Soldiers with the Royal Army of Oman practice clearing rooms while conducting Military Operations on Urban Terrain during Exercise Sea Solider, Feb. 22. Marines with Battalion Land More
CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (March 5, 2017) U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct live-fire, fire and movement drills during a sustainment training exercise ne More
USS SOMERSET, At Sea (March 27, 2017) A U.S. Marine with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), executes a counter to the rear More
USS SOMERSET, At sea (April 13, 2017) A U.S. Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) blocks a jab from another Marine while participating in a boxing match during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Progra More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, California (May 13, 2017) A U.S. infantry rifleman with Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embraces his family member More
170515-N-VR594-0006 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Navy Band Southwest plays as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) and the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) return to Naval Base San More
170515-N-BT947-1030 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Fire Controlman 1st Class Derek Mitchell, assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), hugs his wife on the pier after the ship returned to More
170719-N-BT947-015 PACIFIC OCEAN - (Jul. 19, 2017) Sailors remove shoring from a Landing Craft Unit aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) in support of UNITAS LVIII. UNITAS is an annu More
A Peruvian marine watches on as U.S. Marines march out to a waiting CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter before being transported to the USS Somerset (LPD 25) as part of UNITAS 2017 in Ancon, Peru, July 19, 2017. U More
170720-N-BT947-125 PACIFIC OCEAN - (Jul. 20, 2017) aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) in support of UNITAS LVIII. UNITAS is an annual, multi-national exercise that focuses on stren More
170721-N-BT947-530 PACIFIC OCEAN - (Jul. 21, 2017) A U.S. Marine Corps Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV-P7/A1) departs the well deck aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) in support of More
170723-N-BT947-016 PACIFIC OCEAN - (Jul. 23, 2017) U.S. Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAV/P7-A1) prepare to depart the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) in support of UNITAS LVIII. UNITAS is More