170916-N-AC254-194 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170916-N-AC254-194 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), front, and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) steam in formation wh... More
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 9, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 9, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) salute the American flag during morning colors. Green Bay, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, ... More
171018-N-OW019-017 U.S 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171018-N-OW019-017 U.S 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 16, 2017) Sailors assigned to deck department aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), observe as landing craft, air cushions ... More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 14, 2017) – Cpl. Tanner Schleif,
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 14, 2017) – Cpl. Tanner Schleif, amphibious assault vehicle crewman assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, appl... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET OF AREA OF OPERATIONS — Gunnery Sgt.
U.S. 5TH FLEET OF AREA OF OPERATIONS — Gunnery Sgt. Morgan Dickey, a mortar platoon sergeant with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team, conducts a safe... More
171123-N-ZS023-152 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Secretary
171123-N-ZS023-152 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer cuts a cake with Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Daisy Magana on the mess decks of the amphibious assault ship USS... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Marines with Company
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Marines with Company A., 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element, and surrounding Marine units salute the American flag... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 19, 2017) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 19, 2017) – Sgt. Juan Garcia, a motor transport operator with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element, presents a class on how to properly guide a v... More
171013-N-AC254-036 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171013-N-AC254-036 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 13, 2017) An SA-330J Puma helicopter assigned to the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) delivers cargo to the amphibiou... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Marines with Company
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Marines with Company A., 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element, and surrounding Marine units gather to celebrate the ... More
180402-N-ZS023-002 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (April 2, 2018)
180402-N-ZS023-002 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (April 2, 2018) Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Jason Lechowicz, a native of New Britain, Conn., assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), review... More
171028-N-GC965-177 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171028-N-GC965-177 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 28, 2017) Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 take off from the flight deck of the amphibious ... More
U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION (Oct. 31, 2017)
U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION (Oct. 31, 2017) — The Light Armored Reconnaissance platoon of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team fires 81mm mortars during a Combined Arms Live Fire E... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Marines with the
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force conduct a low-light deck shoot to maintain marksmanship proficiency while underway aboard amphibious ass... More
171209-N-HT134-013 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 9, 2017) Lt.
171209-N-HT134-013 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 9, 2017) Lt. Cmdr. Jim Myers, a native of Oceanside, Calif., assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), delivers... More
171025-N-ZS023-052 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171025-N-ZS023-052 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 25, 2017) Commander, Amphibious Squadron 3, Capt. Rome Ruiz, departs the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) on a rigid-hull inflatable boat for a ... More
171012-N-ZS023-006 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171012-N-ZS023-006 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 12, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) 2nd Class Ashley Coleman, a native of Inglewood, California, assigned to air department aboard the amphibious as... More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 28, 2017) – A UH-1Y Huey,
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 28, 2017) – A UH-1Y Huey, attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Aviation Combat Element, takes off from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Die... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — Marines and Sailors
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — Marines and Sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element and Battalion Landing Team along with service members from the Unites Arab Emirates arm... More
180601-N-ZS023-016 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (June 1, 2018)
180601-N-ZS023-016 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (June 1, 2018) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) stand at attention in preparation for a frocking ceremony on the flight deck. America i... More
171112-N-AC254-069 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates
171112-N-AC254-069 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Nov. 12, 2017) Lt. Laura Starck, an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter pilot assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, greets attendees ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2020) Sailors aboard San
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2020) Sailors aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) conduct boat operations during a visit, board, search, and seizure drill. Green Bay, part of ... More
(170929-M-KN503-015) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
(170929-M-KN503-015) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 29, 2017) – Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) replace the main landing gear for a AV-8B Harrier aboard amphibious assau... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Handling 2nd Class Walter Rutherford from Speedwell, Tennessee, manages the flight deck during flight operations aboard amphibious transport dock ship U... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 31, 2020) Operations Specialist.
OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 31, 2020) Operations Specialist. 1st Class Solomon Pulu from Long Beach, California, left, and Electrician's Mate 1st Class Will Turner from Millsap, Texas conduct prepare to land Landing C... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – A Marine with Company
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – A Marine with Company A., 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element, aims an M18 Claymore mine to learn how to emplace and... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (NOV. 20, 2017) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (NOV. 20, 2017) – Cpl. Matt Babb, an assault squad leader with Company A., 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element, clear... More
171207-N-HT134-031 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 7, 2017) Machinery
171207-N-HT134-031 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 7, 2017) Machinery Repairman 3rd Class Brandon Stocks, a native of Norfolk, Va., assigned to the engineering department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA ... More
171202-N-ZS023-035 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 2, 2017) Operations
171202-N-ZS023-035 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 2, 2017) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Chani Overmier, a native of Roswell, N.M., assigned to the operations department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LH... More
171215-N-ZS023-046 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec.
171215-N-ZS023-046 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 15, 2017) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participate in a live fire exercise ... More
171004-N-ZS023-058 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171004-N-ZS023-058 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 4, 2017) Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Santia Garcia, a native of Racine, Wisconsin, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious ass... More
171015-N-ZS023-005 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171015-N-ZS023-005 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 15, 2017) Marine Corps Capt. James Nichol, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts pre-flight checks on an AV-8B Harrier assigned to M... More
171014-N-ZQ712-063 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION (Oct.
171014-N-ZQ712-063 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION (Oct. 14, 2017) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participate in a 5K run on the ship’s flight deck in support of breast c... More
U.S. 5 TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 15, 2017)
U.S. 5 TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 15, 2017) - An SA-330 Puma helicopter assigned to the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) delivers supplies to the amphibious assault ship... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2020) Sailors conduct flight
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2020) Sailors conduct flight operations with an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) aboard San Antonio-class amphibious t... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) Sailors and Marines
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) Sailors and Marines ride in a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a visit, board, search, and seizure drill aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LP... More
171106-M-CK339-006 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 6, 2017)
171106-M-CK339-006 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 6, 2017) – An RQ-21A Balckjack launches off the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) Nov. 6, 2017. Marines perform training flights ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2020) Assault amphibious vehicles
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2020) Assault amphibious vehicles with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit launch from the well deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay,... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2020) A CH-53E Super Stallion
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2020) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 28, 2020) L.t. j.g John Morgenthaler
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 28, 2020) L.t. j.g John Morgenthaler from Downingtown, Pennsylvania takes notes on the bridge of amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay, part of the America Expedi... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 31, 2020) Operations Specialist.
OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 31, 2020) Operations Specialist. 1st Class Solomon Pulu from Long Beach, California, left, Electrician's Mate 1st Class Will Turner from Millsap, Texas and Master Chief Hull Technician Tony... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 21, 2017) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 21, 2017) – A Marine with Company A., 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element, provides flank security during a li... More
171123-N-AC254-087 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Sarah
171123-N-AC254-087 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Sarah Pauline Spencer, wife of Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, speaks to Sailors and Marines during an all hands call in the hangar bay of the amphibiou... More
170930-N-AC254-282 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170930-N-AC254-282 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 30, 2017) Marines assigned to the combat cargo department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) secure cargo for transport on an SA-3... More
170926-N-ZS023-060 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170926-N-ZS023-060 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 26, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) lifts off from the flight deck of the... More
171022-N-ZS023-086 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171022-N-ZS023-086 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 22, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Sgt. Marco Mendez,
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Sgt. Marco Mendez, an explosive ordnance disposal team member with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element, is assisted in to his EOD protective suit by... More
171112-N-AC254-154 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates
171112-N-AC254-154 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Nov. 12, 2017) Lt. Laura Starck, an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter pilot assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, poses with an att... More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 18, 2017) –Marines with the
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 18, 2017) –Marines with the Aviation Combat Element prepare an AH-1Z Cobra for flight operations aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) Sept.... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 17, 2017) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 17, 2017) – A scout sniper with Company A., 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element uses a wall to fire from duri... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2020) Marines from the 31st
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2020) Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to launch in assault amphibious vehicles from the well deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Ba... More
PEARL HARBOR (Jan. 24, 2018) –Marines and Sailors give
PEARL HARBOR (Jan. 24, 2018) –Marines and Sailors give honors while passing USS America (LHA 6) as they man the rails aboard USS San Diego (LPD 22). The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the America Amphibious... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 28, 2020) Quartermaster 2nd Class
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 28, 2020) Quartermaster 2nd Class Blake Chimenti from Livermore, California, assists during the hoist of the national ensign aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Gr... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (NOV. 20, 2017) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (NOV. 20, 2017) – Marines with Company A., 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element, provide security for Marines as they ... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET OF AREA OF OPERATIONS — Lance Cpl.
U.S. 5TH FLEET OF AREA OF OPERATIONS — Lance Cpl. Cody Kennedy, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team, loads a magazine with 5.56mm ro... More
PEARL HARBOR NAVAL BASE, HI – Marines and Sailors with
PEARL HARBOR NAVAL BASE, HI – Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Amphibious Ready Groups aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails along the flight de... More
(171027-M-QG131-083) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
(171027-M-QG131-083) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 26, 2017) – Marines stand in front of the formation and smile after being awarded the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Game Ball” during an all hands ... More
(171027-M-QG131-098) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
(171027-M-QG131-098) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 27, 2017) – Marines and Sailors stand in formation aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during an all hands formation on the flight... More
171112-N-ZS023-055 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates
171112-N-ZS023-055 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Nov. 12, 2017) Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, Commander, Marine Forces Central Command, arrives aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for a rec... More
171011-N-ZS023-051 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171011-N-ZS023-051 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 11, 2017) Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Archuleta, a native of Ogden, Utah, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship U... More
171026-N-ZS023-079 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171026-N-ZS023-079 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 26, 2017) Lt. William Brunner, from Manitowoc, Wisc., a chaplain aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), celebrates morning Mass for the cr... More
171030-N-ZS023-058 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171030-N-ZS023-058 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 30, 2017) Logistics Specialist Seaman Recruit Mackenzie McCaffery, a native of Hillsboro, Oregon, assigned to the supply department aboard the amphibious as... More
171028-N-GC965-505 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171028-N-GC965-505 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 28, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Nathan Sansone, a native of Rockford, Illiniois, helps move pallets of supplies in the hangar bay of the amphibious as... More
PACIFC OCEAN – Navy Corpsman attached to the 15th Marine
PACIFC OCEAN – Navy Corpsman attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit refine operating processors for transporting and caring for a casualty in an UH-1Y Huey, aboard USS San Diego (LPD 22), July 23, 2017.... More
171128-N-ZQ712-302 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 28, 2017) Marines
171128-N-ZQ712-302 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 28, 2017) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Raid Force fast rope from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter onto the flight deck of the amphib... More
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 9, 2020) Seaman Cosharvia Poe from
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 9, 2020) Seaman Cosharvia Poe from Antioch, Illinois, left, Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Dylan Mccurry from Joliet, Illinois, and Ensign Logan Krause from Pensacola, Florida, assigned to amphibio... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 28, 2020) U.S. Navy ships sail
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 28, 2020) U.S. Navy ships sail in formation while operating together in the Philippine Sea as seen from amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay, part of the America... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 6, 2017) -
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 6, 2017) - An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) lifts off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America ... More
180601-N-ZS023-048 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (June 1, 2018)
180601-N-ZS023-048 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (June 1, 2018) A Sailor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LAH 6) is frocked during a ceremony on the flight deck. America is moored at its homeport of Naval... More
171109-N-AC254-122 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov.
171109-N-AC254-122 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 9, 2017) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) gather in formation on the flight dec... More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 29, 2017) – U.S. Marine Corps
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 29, 2017) – U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, addresses questions with Marines and Sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Am... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Machine gunners
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Machine gunners with Company A., 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Ground Combat Element (GCE), reload a .50 caliber machine gun ... More
(171027-M-QG131-007) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
(171027-M-QG131-007) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 27, 2017) – Master Gunnery Sgt. Torain Kelly, operations chief, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit addresses Marines and Sailors during an all hands form... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Sgt. Marco Mendez,
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Sgt. Marco Mendez, an explosives ordnance disposal team member with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element, pulls the firing pin on an ignitor to tri... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 17, 2017) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 17, 2017) – A scout sniper with Company A., 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element reloads his rifle during an u... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – A CH-53E Super Stallion with the 15th
PACIFIC OCEAN – A CH-53E Super Stallion with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Aviation Combat Element lands on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), July 28, 2017. The CH-53E S... More
180109-N-GC965-010 GUAM (Jan. 9, 2018) Sailors and
180109-N-GC965-010 GUAM (Jan. 9, 2018) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) speak with residents at the Catholic Social Service Adult Day Care center during a communi... More
170923-N-ZS023-020 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170923-N-ZS023-020 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 23, 2017) Lance Cpl. Deonte Dawson, from Atlanta, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Am... More
171125-N-ZS023-003 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 25, 2017) CH-53E
171125-N-ZS023-003 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 25, 2017) CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) are s... More
180126-N-ZS023-058 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2018) A
180126-N-ZS023-058 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2018) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) lan... More
171020-N-AC254-130 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171020-N-AC254-130 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 20, 2017) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Amy Prashasouk, a Dallas native, assigned to the engineering department aboard the amph... More
¬171218-N-HT134-018 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2017) Seaman
¬171218-N-HT134-018 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2017) Seaman Tyrell Oudman, a native of Sedro-Woollie, Wash., assigned to the deck department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares a towing... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 4, 2017) -
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 4, 2017) - A landing craft, air cushion operated by Sailors of Assault Craft Unit 5 enters the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) wh... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 20, 2017) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 20, 2017) – Lance Cpl. Benjamin Romero, a water purification specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element ... More
171028-N-GC965-259 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171028-N-GC965-259 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 28, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Paul Clarke, a San Antonio native, signals pilots of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2020) Assault amphibious vehicles
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2020) Assault amphibious vehicles with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit launch from the well deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay,... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 7, 2020) Landing Craft, Air Cushion
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 7, 2020) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 09 assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7 returns to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) after departing White Beach, ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) Marines assigned to
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) Marines assigned to Amphibious Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force take aim Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO-199) during a visit, b... More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 31, 2017) – Marines of Amphibious
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 31, 2017) – Marines of Amphibious Assault Vehicle platoon with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit celebrate Halloween aboard the Sa... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 26, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 26, 2017) – Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Amphibious Ready Group conduct physical training aboard the flight deck of the amphib... More
171027-M-MC999-007 U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171027-M-MC999-007 U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Houck, with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force, sits astride a camel during a course provided by local camel e... More
(171027-M-QG131-035) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
(171027-M-QG131-035) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 27, 2017) – Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit pose for a photo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) follo... More
180127-N-ZS023-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2018) Sailors
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180125-N-AC254-036 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Jan.
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180304-N-HT134-035 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 4, 2018) Sailors
180304-N-HT134-035 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 4, 2018) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participate in a burial-at-sea ceremony on the ship’s starboard elevator. America is underwa... More
180304-N-ZS023-066 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 4, 2018) Sailors
180304-N-ZS023-066 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 4, 2018) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) perform a ceremonial gun salute during a burial-at-sea ceremony on the ship’s starboard elev... More
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171010-N-ZS023-060 GULF OD ADEN (Oct. 10, 2017) Chief
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171115-N-MB038-015 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 26, 2017) – Marines and contractors
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 26, 2017) – Marines and contractors attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Unmanned Aerial Surveillance unit, prepare an RQ-21A Blackjack for takeoff aboard the San Anto... More