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
(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
171122-N-ZS023-025 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 22, 2017) Hull
171122-N-ZS023-025 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 22, 2017) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Wyatt Logan, a native of Emmett, Idaho, assigned to the engineering department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Americ... 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
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) salute as they pass the USS Arizo... 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. 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
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 12, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 12, 2017) - Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler Hunt, right, a Seattle native, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (L... 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
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
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
180117-N-ZS023-035 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2018) Sailors
180117-N-ZS023-035 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2018) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) report to the ship’s central control station during a toxic gas damage control drill in the machi... 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
USS San Diego (LPD 22) celebrates Women’s Equality Day
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 26, 2017) – Staff Sgt. Dana Cisneros, senior Unit Victim Advocate with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistical Combat Element, speaks to the audience about women through history on Nation... More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 26, 2017) – A Marine assigned
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 26, 2017) – A Marine assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU), Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, conducts a live-fire deck shoot aboard the San An... More
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
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, unspools trigger wire in preparation to fi... More
180109-N-AC254-053 NAVAL BASE GUAM (Jan. 9, 2018)
180109-N-AC254-053 NAVAL BASE GUAM (Jan. 9, 2018) The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) arrives in Guam for a scheduled port visit. San Diego, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, wi... 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 AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 11, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 11, 2017) - Sailors move supplies from the hangar bay into storage compartments aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a replenishment-at-sea with... 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 (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
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
171201-N-ZS023-042 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 1, 2017) The
171201-N-ZS023-042 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 1, 2017) The dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) pulls alongside the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to conduct a replenishment-at-sea. Am... 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
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
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
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 – 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, receive a class on how to employ an M72A7 rocket laun... 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 Group gather in the hangar bay aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to man th... 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, promoted Marines and Sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Amphibious Ready G... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit returned home from deployment aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton Jan. 31, 2018. The 15th MEU and America Amphibious Ready Group’s presence suppor... More
170917-N-ZS023-104 U.S. 5 TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170917-N-ZS023-104 U.S. 5 TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 17, 2017) Chief Master-at-Arms Michelle Mitchell, center, a native of Washougal, Washington, assigned to the executive department aboard the amphibio... 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 chambers a round during an un... More
171107-M-CK339-002 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 7, 2017)
171107-M-CK339-002 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 7, 2017) –Cpl. Jordan Anderson, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Combat Logistics Battalion 15, instructs a basic radio course aboard the San Ant... More
170916-N-ZS023-045 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170916-N-ZS023-045 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2017) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) steams in formation while participating in a photo exercise during Alligator Dagg... 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, fires an M203 40mm grenade launcher during a live-fire... More
(171027-M-QG131-009) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
(171027-M-QG131-009) 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 OF AREA OF OPERATIONS — Lance Cpl. Patrick
U.S. 5TH FLEET OF AREA OF OPERATIONS — Lance Cpl. Patrick McGuire, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team, fires on a target during Iron... More
171005-N-AC254-147 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171005-N-AC254-147 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 5, 2017) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Beatriz Gil, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Adriana White, from Suffolk, Virginia, bot... More
PACIFIC OCEAN –The USS San Diego connects with the
PACIFIC OCEAN –The USS San Diego connects with the Military Sealift Command Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) during a resupply-at-sea, July 29, 2017. The 15th Mar... More
171205-N-ZS023-024 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 5, 2017) Brig.
171205-N-ZS023-024 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 5, 2017) Brig. Gen. Francis Donovan, Commander, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks with chief petty officers in the chief’s mess aboard the amphibious ... More
170923-N-ZS023-028 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170923-N-ZS023-028 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 23, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Samantha Williams, a native of Buma, Texas, assigned to the aircraft intermediate maintenance d... More
180305-N-ZS023-003 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 5, 2018) Sailors
180305-N-ZS023-003 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 5, 2018) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) attach ordnance to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter S... More
171201-N-HT134-010 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 1, 2017) An MH-60S
171201-N-HT134-010 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 1, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) delivers cargo on ... More
171024-N-ZS023-053 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171024-N-ZS023-053 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 24, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) lands on the fl... More
170928-N-AC254-021 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170928-N-AC254-021 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 28, 2017) Sailors assigned to the medical department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) assess a patient in the main battle dress... More
171012-N-ZS023-052 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171012-N-ZS023-052 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 12, 2017) Marine Corps Pfc. Javarious Little, an Atlanta native, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Ameri... 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
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 03, 2017) – Marines assigned
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 03, 2017) – Marines assigned to the Combined Anti-Armor Team, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, prepare to board a UH-1Y Huey during a tactical recovery of aircr... 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
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
171107-M-CK339-004 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 7, 2017)
171107-M-CK339-004 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 7, 2017) – An AH-1Z Cobra helicopter, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (reinforced), lands aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock sh... 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
171122-N-ZS023-033 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 22, 2017) Lt.
171122-N-ZS023-033 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 22, 2017) Lt. Dana Baba, a native of Simi Valley, Calif., assigned to the health services department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), cleans a Sailor... More
171125-N-ZS023-036 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 25, 2017) Logistics
171125-N-ZS023-036 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 25, 2017) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Jojo Rondolos, a native of Bremerton, Wash., assigned to the supply department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA ... More
170924-N-NJ416-021 U.S. 5TH FLEET OF OPERATIONS (Sept.
170924-N-NJ416-021 U.S. 5TH FLEET OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 24, 2017) Ship’s Servicemen 3rd Class David Wright, a native of West Liberty, Kentucky, assigned to the supply department aboard the amphibious assault shi... More
180127-N-ZS023-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2018) Sailors
180127-N-ZS023-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2018) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and their family and friends observe flight operations during a tiger cruise. America,... More
180125-N-AC254-036 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Jan.
180125-N-AC254-036 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Jan. 25, 2018) Capt. Joe Olson, the commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), looks on from the bridge as the crew mans the rails ... More
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
171021-N-ZS023-006 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171021-N-ZS023-006 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 21, 2017) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sing spiritual hymns during morning Mass in the ship’s chapel. America is the flag... More
170929-N-ZS023-092 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170929-N-ZS023-092 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 29, 2017) Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony Viator, a Houston native, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Am... More
171010-N-ZS023-060 GULF OD ADEN (Oct. 10, 2017) Chief
171010-N-ZS023-060 GULF OD ADEN (Oct. 10, 2017) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Luis Perez-Schelmetty, left, performs the bachata dance with Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jasmin Vallejo-Camacho during a H... More
171115-N-MB038-015 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171115-N-MB038-015 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 15, 2017) Brig. Gen. Francis Donovan, Task Force, 5TH Marine Expeditionary Brigade, is greeted by Capt. Joseph Olson, Commanding Officer of the amphibi... More
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
USS America conducts Vertical Replenishment
171013-N-AC254-066 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 13, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 delivers cargo from the dry cargo and ammunition sh... More
171216-N-ZS023-075 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 16, 2017) Interior
171216-N-ZS023-075 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 16, 2017) Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Ferbos, Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Adam Gootee and Ensign Shaquil Keels, all assigned to the amph... More