170312-N-XT039-221 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 12, 2017)
170312-N-XT039-221 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 12, 2017) Marines, assigned to Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/5, load a Light Armored Vehicle (LHV) on to landing craft air cushion (LCAC) 29, assigned to Naval Beach Un... More
170420-N-XT039-1071 SASEBO, Japan (April 20, 2017)
170420-N-XT039-1071 SASEBO, Japan (April 20, 2017) Air department Sailors conduct hose-handling procedures during a flight deck fire fighting drill on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme... More
170719-N-DL434-491 FRESHWATER BEACH, Australia (July
170719-N-DL434-491 FRESHWATER BEACH, Australia (July 19, 2017) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), move gear on the beach as part of a combined amphibious assault exercise during Tali... More
SASEBO, Japan (May 26, 2020) Amphibious assault ship
SASEBO, Japan (May 26, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) receives cargo during a stores onload. America, flagship of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area o... More
191206-N-RU810-2016 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Rear
191206-N-RU810-2016 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, holds a press conference on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) follow... More
170224-N-XT039-342 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 24, 2017) Aviation
170224-N-XT039-342 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 24, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Joseph Duckstein, center, from Garden Valley, Idaho, directs a hose team during an aircraft fire fighting drill in... More
170616-N-TH560-203 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 16, 2017) The
170616-N-TH560-203 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 16, 2017) The Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) steams alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a re... More
191206-N-RU810-1015 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Sailors
191206-N-RU810-1015 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Sailors man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) arrives at Sasebo, Japan to join the forward-deployed naval forces. America is assigned ... More
191211-N-RU810-1022 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 11, 2019) Capt.
191211-N-RU810-1022 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 11, 2019) Capt. Jim McGovern speaks during a change of command ceremony in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Capt. Richard Lebron relieve... More
170616-N-TH560-195 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 16, 2017)
170616-N-TH560-195 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 16, 2017) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) store 400 pallets of supplies during a replenishment-at-sea. The ship ... More
170409-N-TH560-147 EAST CHINA SEA (April 9, 2017) Sailors
170409-N-TH560-147 EAST CHINA SEA (April 9, 2017) Sailors and Marines stand in formation during an all-hands call on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard... More
170908-N-TH560-827 CORAL SEA (Sept. 8, 2017) Sgt. Keyne
170908-N-TH560-827 CORAL SEA (Sept. 8, 2017) Sgt. Keyne Hernandez, left, from Cape Coral, Fla., sprays Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary DiPadova, from Tooele, Utah, with oleoresin capsicum (OC) d... More
170624-N-TH560-391 CORAL SEA (June 24, 2017) Sailors
170624-N-TH560-391 CORAL SEA (June 24, 2017) Sailors secure an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhom... More
170205-N-XT039-215 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2017) Aviation
170205-N-XT039-215 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mates (Handling) lands an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Tomcats of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bon... More
170309-N-XT039-015 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 9, 2017) Interior
170309-N-XT039-015 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 9, 2017) Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Nick Belsito, from Streetsboro, Ohio, conducts maintenance on phone connections in the interior communications rep... More
170908-N-TH560-937 CORAL SEA (Sept. 8, 2017) Mass
170908-N-TH560-937 CORAL SEA (Sept. 8, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary DiPadova, center, from Tooele, Utah, and Marine Staff Sgt. Scott Campbell, from Tacoma, Wa., participate in an oleore... More
191206-N-RU810-2022 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) John
191206-N-RU810-2022 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) John Taylor, principal officer, U.S Consulate in Fukuoka, Japan, holds a press conference aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) following the ship’... More
190419-N-DX072-1085 SASEBO, Japan (April 19, 2018)
190419-N-DX072-1085 SASEBO, Japan (April 19, 2018) Capt. Tom Shultz, commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), discusses medical capabilities with members of the Japanese ... More
191206-N-RU810-2035 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Capt.
191206-N-RU810-2035 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Capt. Luke A. Frost, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), holds a press conference following the ship’s arrival at Sasebo, Japan to... More
170813-N-TH560-313 CORAL SEA (Aug. 13, 2017) Capt.
170813-N-TH560-313 CORAL SEA (Aug. 13, 2017) Capt. Kelsey Casey, assigned to the “Tomcats” of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, speaks with Sailors on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomm... More
170206-N-XT039-648 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 6, 2017) Sailors
170206-N-XT039-648 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 6, 2017) Sailors and Marines react to a screening of the Super Bowl in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is conduct... More
170206-N-XT039-173 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 6, 2017) Sailors
170206-N-XT039-173 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 6, 2017) Sailors and Marines react to a screening of the Super Bowl in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is conduct... More
170410-N-XT039-175 SASEBO, Japan (April 10, 2017) Sailors
170410-N-XT039-175 SASEBO, Japan (April 10, 2017) Sailors pay out a mooring line on the fantail of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during sea and anchor detail. Bonhomme Richard, flagsh... More
170417-N-XT039-049 SASEBO, Japan (April 17, 2017) Navy
170417-N-XT039-049 SASEBO, Japan (April 17, 2017) Navy Counselor 2nd Class Malik Coleman, left, from Fulton, Miss., and Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom, from San Diego, both assigned to t... More
170112-N-XT039-037 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 12, 2017)
170112-N-XT039-037 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 12, 2017) Quartermaster 1st Class Matthew Lenerville, from Richardton, N.D., fastens an American flag to a halyard aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD... More
170616-N-TH560-191 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 16, 2017)
170616-N-TH560-191 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 16, 2017) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) transport pallets during a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fle... More
170315-N-XT039-108 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 12, 2017)
170315-N-XT039-108 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 12, 2017) Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Sailors and Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load an internally transportabl... More
170308-N-XT039-124 OKINAWA, Japan (March 8, 2017) Sailors
170308-N-XT039-124 OKINAWA, Japan (March 8, 2017) Sailors lower the jack staff on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the ship departs White Beach Naval Facility. The jack... More
170707-N-DC385-114 CORAL SEA (July 7, 2017) A CH-53E
170707-N-DC385-114 CORAL SEA (July 7, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from th... More
170417-N-XT039-040 SASEBO, Japan (April 17, 2017) Mass
170417-N-XT039-040 SASEBO, Japan (April 17, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Kreitzer, from Bangor, Maine, a broadcaster at Armed Forces Network (AFN) Sasebo, Japan, interviews Sailors assi... More
191212-N-SQ656-070 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 12, 2019) Lt.
191212-N-SQ656-070 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 12, 2019) Lt. Bradley Lawrence delivers the benediction during the change of command ceremony for Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo. Cmdr... More
171202-N-XK809-320 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 2, 2017) Information
171202-N-XK809-320 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 2, 2017) Information Systems Technician 1st Class Joseph Bruno, from Jacksonville, Fla., passes out gifts to children during the command’s annual children’s holiday party.... More
170111-N-XT039-140 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 11, 2017) Ensign
170111-N-XT039-140 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 11, 2017) Ensign Kevin Irving, a deck officer aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), communicates with a phone talker during a Seamanship Training Te... More
190419-N-DX072-1019 SASEBO, Japan (April 19, 2018)
190419-N-DX072-1019 SASEBO, Japan (April 19, 2018) Capt. Marvin Thompson, deputy commander of Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, addresses members of the Japanese Ministry of Defense Joint Staff College (JSC) in the w... More
170624-N-TH560-360 CORAL SEA (June 24, 2017) An AV-8B
170624-N-TH560-360 CORAL SEA (June 24, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richar... More
170907-N-DC385-443 CORAL SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Aviation
170907-N-DC385-443 CORAL SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Haley Baker, right, from Athens, Ga., signals to Airman Christopher Mowrey, left, from Georgetown, Ky., and Airman Brian ... More
170706-N-XK809-107 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) Force
170706-N-XK809-107 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) Force Reconnaissance Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practice room clearing techniques during visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) t... More
170706-N-XK809-182 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) Marines,
170706-N-XK809-182 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) Marines, assigned to the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practice room clearing techniques during visit, board, search and seizure... More
190419-N-DX072-1039 SASEBO, Japan (April 19, 2018)
190419-N-DX072-1039 SASEBO, Japan (April 19, 2018) Capt. Tom Shultz, left, commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), Lt. General Yasushi Kiyota, center, 47th Commandant Ja... More
200608-N-NJ919-1009 SASEBO Japan (June 8, 2020) Hull
200608-N-NJ919-1009 SASEBO Japan (June 8, 2020) Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Timothy Phillips, from Frederick, Maryland, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), practices welding in th... More
170713-N-XK809-109 CORAL SEA (July 13, 2017) Weapons
170713-N-XK809-109 CORAL SEA (July 13, 2017) Weapons department Sailors transport ordnance on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as part of a large-scale amphibious ass... More
170605-N-XT039-1035 OKINAWA, Japan (June 6, 2017) Capt.
170605-N-XT039-1035 OKINAWA, Japan (June 6, 2017) Capt. George Doyon, left, commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, greets Maj. Gen. Hiroshi Watanabe, Vice Commander of Japan Air-Self Defense Force (JASDF) Southwest... More
170909-N-TH560-440 CORAL SEA (Sept. 9, 2017) Marines,
170909-N-TH560-440 CORAL SEA (Sept. 9, 2017) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire a Stinger Tracking and Launch Simulator missile from the port aircraft elevator of the amphibious... More
200603-N-RU810-1008 SASEBO, Japan (June 3, 2020) Capt.
200603-N-RU810-1008 SASEBO, Japan (June 3, 2020) Capt. Tate Robinson, commanding officer of San Antonio-Class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20), is rung aboard during a change of command ceremony... More
170720-N-TH560-024 CORAL SEA (July 20, 2017) Media
170720-N-TH560-024 CORAL SEA (July 20, 2017) Media personnel interview key leaders of the U.S.-Australia expeditionary strike group speak to international media in the wardroom of the amphibious assault ship US... More
191211-N-ZQ712-1038 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 11, 2019) The
191211-N-ZQ712-1038 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 11, 2019) The official party renders hand salutes to the American flag during the change of command ceremony for Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 in the hangar bay of amp... More
170202-N-XT039-008 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2017) Aviation
170202-N-XT039-008 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Luis Budd, a command career counselor, from North Myrtle Beach, S.C., provides customer service during a routine working day aboar... More
170203-N-XT039-069 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2017) Hospital
170203-N-XT039-069 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Brittanny Tucker, a Basic Life Savers program coordinator, from San Francisco, Calif., leads a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) cl... More
170211-N-XT039-043 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 11, 2017) Hospital
170211-N-XT039-043 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 11, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Samuel Ellis, left, from Chicago, Ill., evaluates Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Stephens, right, from Day Ridge, Ky., and Lo... More
170616-N-TH560-198 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 16, 2017) Sailors
170616-N-TH560-198 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 16, 2017) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) store 400 pallets of supplies during a replenishment-at-sea. Bonhomme Richar... More
170131-N-XT039-160 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 31, 2017) Marines,
170131-N-XT039-160 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 31, 2017) Marines, assigned to the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, disembark an MV-22B Osprey aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Rich... More
170505-N-TH560-607 SASEBO, Japan (May 5, 2017) Airman
170505-N-TH560-607 SASEBO, Japan (May 5, 2017) Airman Dylan Digiorgio, from Essex, Md., assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), participates in a basketball competition during the ... More
170315-N-XT039-101 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017)
170315-N-XT039-101 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017) Cpl. Nathan Banta, from Versailles, Ill., assigned to Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/5 E Battery Artillery, drives an internally transportable vehicle, light s... More
170111-N-XT039-140 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 11, 2017) Ensign
170111-N-XT039-140 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 11, 2017) Ensign Kevin Irving, a deck officer aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), communicates with a phone talker during a Seamanship Training Te... More
170310-N-XT039-049 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2017)
170310-N-XT039-049 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2017) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Fleet, from Rehoboth, Mass., fires 25mm rounds from an MK 38 Mod 1 Machine Gun System aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonho... More
191206-N-RU810-2031 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Capt.
191206-N-RU810-2031 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Capt. Luke A. Frost, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), holds a press conference following the ship’s arrival at Sasebo, Japan to... More
170808-N-DC385-057 CORAL SEA (Aug. 8, 2017) Commandant
170808-N-DC385-057 CORAL SEA (Aug. 8, 2017) Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller addresses Sailors and Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) and Bonhomme Richard Exp... More
170305-N-XT039-067 OKINAWA, Japan (March 5, 2017) Sailors
170305-N-XT039-067 OKINAWA, Japan (March 5, 2017) Sailors transport ordnance onboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during an onload of 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) supplies and eq... More
170907-N-DC385-057 CORAL SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Aviation
170907-N-DC385-057 CORAL SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Haley Baker, from Athens, Ga., signals to the pilot of a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Mediu... More
In a country that is popularly known as "the land of
In a country that is popularly known as "the land of the rising sun", many Japanese hold the belief that the first sunrise of the year, or "hatsuhinode", has a supernatural quality. Making a prayer at the sight... More
200603-N-RU810-1010 SASEBO, Japan (June 3, 2020) Capt.
200603-N-RU810-1010 SASEBO, Japan (June 3, 2020) Capt. John Barnett, offgoing commanding officer of San Antonio-Class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20), is rung aboard during a change of command ... More
170309-N-XT039-028 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 9, 2017) Religious
170309-N-XT039-028 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 9, 2017) Religious Programs Specialist Seaman Apprentice Luis F. Castro, from Goiânia, Brazil, prepares an altar candle for a Roman Catholic Mass in the ship’s Chapel ab... More
170320-N-XT039-316 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 20, 2017)
170320-N-XT039-316 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 20, 2017) Sailors, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), pay out a phone and distance line to the Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler U... More
170327-N-XT039-111 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 27, 2017)
170327-N-XT039-111 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 27, 2017) Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Sheep, center, from Chambersburg, Pa., an emergency medicine physician assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Shock Trauma Plato... More
190520-N-DX072-1107 SASEBO, Japan (May 20, 2019) Rear
190520-N-DX072-1107 SASEBO, Japan (May 20, 2019) Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, commander of Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, speaks to Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) du... More
180201-N-IO414-058 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 1, 2018) Sailors
180201-N-IO414-058 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 1, 2018) Sailors assigned to Amphibious Force 7th Fleet dress out during a firefighting training class at a Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force training facility. The tr... More
170616-N-TH560-194 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 16, 2017)
170616-N-TH560-194 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 16, 2017) The Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) transits alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) du... More
170131-N-XT039-069 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 31, 2017) An
170131-N-XT039-069 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 31, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, lands aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).... More
170207-N-XT039-027 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 7, 2017)Chief
170207-N-XT039-027 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 7, 2017)Chief Warrant Officer 2 Daryle B. Howard, center, from San Diego, Calif., Combat Cargo Officer aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), and Gu... More
170224-N-XT039-147 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 24, 2017) Air
170224-N-XT039-147 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 24, 2017) Air department Sailors combat a simulated aircraft fire in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, forward-depl... More
170417-N-XT039-013 SASEBO, Japan (April 17, 2017) From
170417-N-XT039-013 SASEBO, Japan (April 17, 2017) From left, Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Debonee Beamon, from Norfolk, Va., Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cameron McCulloch, from Seat... More
170418-N-XT039-028 SASEBO, Japan (April 18, 2017) Sailors
170418-N-XT039-028 SASEBO, Japan (April 18, 2017) Sailors practice parading the colors in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a change of command rehearsal. Bonhomm... More
170426-N-XT039-1068 SASEBO, Japan (April 26, 2017)
170426-N-XT039-1068 SASEBO, Japan (April 26, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Roderick Okeith, left, from Los Angeles, trains air department Sailors on proper hose-handling procedures during... More
170624-N-TH560-330 CORAL SEA (June 24, 2017) An MV-22B
170624-N-TH560-330 CORAL SEA (June 24, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 Reinforced, prepares for flight on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhom... More
170713-N-XK809-186 CORAL SEA (July 13, 2017) Weapons
170713-N-XK809-186 CORAL SEA (July 13, 2017) Weapons department Sailors and Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) load ordnance into a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Sq... More
Talisman Saber 2017 PHOTOEX - Australian navy photo
170722-N-RU971-438 CORAL SEA (July 22, 2017) The guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterrett (DDG 104) steam in formation during a multi-ship group sail during Talism... More
170907-N-DC385-118 CORAL SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Aviation
170907-N-DC385-118 CORAL SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Haley Baker, from Athens, Ga., signals to the pilot of a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Mediu... More
191212-N-SQ656-025 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 12, 2019) Capt.
191212-N-SQ656-025 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 12, 2019) Capt. Ed Thompson, deputy commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, congratulates Cmdr. Greta Densham, commanding officer of Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, and... More
170420-N-XT039-1147 SASEBO, Japan (April 20, 2017)
170420-N-XT039-1147 SASEBO, Japan (April 20, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Roderick Okeith, left, from Los Angeles, trains air department Sailors on the proper hose-handling procedures du... More
170907-N-DC385-462 CORAL SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Airman
170907-N-DC385-462 CORAL SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Airman Brian Bernard, left, from Stormville, N.Y., Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Haley Baker, center, from Athens, Ga., and Airman Christopher Mowrey, ... More
170909-N-TH560-673 CORAL SEA (Sept. 9, 2017) Marines,
170909-N-TH560-673 CORAL SEA (Sept. 9, 2017) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire a Stinger Tracking and Launch Simulator missile from the port aircraft elevator of the amphibious... More
200601-N-NJ919-1006 SASEBO, Japan (June 1, 2020) Aviation
200601-N-NJ919-1006 SASEBO, Japan (June 1, 2020) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Hugo Cortez Torquato, from Fort Myers, Florida, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), troubles... More
200603-N-RU810-1013 SASEBO, Japan (June 3, 2020) Capt.
200603-N-RU810-1013 SASEBO, Japan (June 3, 2020) Capt. Rich Lebron, commodore of Amphibious Squadron 11, is rung aboard during a change of command ceremony for San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Gr... More
170111-N-XT039-118 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 11, 2017) Seaman
170111-N-XT039-118 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 11, 2017) Seaman John Crilly, from Anaheim, Ca., a phone talker, repeats messages sent from the bridge during a Seamanship Training Team aft-steering drill aboard amphibio... More
170706-N-XK809-186 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) Marines,
170706-N-XK809-186 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) Marines, assigned to the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practice room clearing techniques during visit, board, search and seizure... More
170706-N-XK809-189 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) Force
170706-N-XK809-189 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) Force Reconnaissance Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practice room clearing techniques during visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) t... More
200603-N-NJ919-2046 SASEBO, Japan (June 3, 2020) Sailors
200603-N-NJ919-2046 SASEBO, Japan (June 3, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participate in a base cleanup event hosted by America’s Junior Enlisted Association in Commander ... More
180201-N-IO414-175 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 1, 2018) Sailors
180201-N-IO414-175 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 1, 2018) Sailors assigned to Amphibious Force 7th Fleet combat fires during a firefighting training class at a Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force training facility. The... More
171202-N-XK809-305 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 2, 2017) Sailors,
171202-N-XK809-305 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 2, 2017) Sailors, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), pass out gifts to children during the command’s annual children’s holiday party. Bo... More
170112-N-XT039-056 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 12, 2017)
170112-N-XT039-056 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 12, 2017) Quartermaster 1st Class Matthew Lenerville, from Richardton, N.D., ceremoniously raises an American flag on the main masthead of amphibious assault ship USS Bonh... More
170201-N-XT039-033 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2017) Seaman
170201-N-XT039-033 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2017) Seaman Allen C. Knight, from Streetman, Texas, updates crewmembers over the ship’s general announcing system during a man overboard drill aboard amphibious assa... More
170308-N-XT039-069 OKINAWA, Japan (March 8, 2017)
170308-N-XT039-069 OKINAWA, Japan (March 8, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Ismael Jordan, front, from Tattnall County, Ga., and Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Morgan Sumuel, from Baltimore, Md., heave a mooring line... More
170315-N-XT039-064 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017)
170315-N-XT039-064 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jerome Dunkley, from Montego Bay, Jamaica, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), dir... More
170706-N-XK809-149 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) Force
170706-N-XK809-149 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) Force Reconnaissance Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practice room clearing techniques during visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) t... More
170706-N-XK809-161 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) Marines,
170706-N-XK809-161 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) Marines, assigned to the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practice room clearing techniques during visit, board, search and seizure... More
190520-N-DX072-1004 SASEBO, Japan (May 20, 2019) Capt.
190520-N-DX072-1004 SASEBO, Japan (May 20, 2019) Capt. Tom Shultz, commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), presents a Green Bay ball cap to Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, comman... More
170315-N-XT039-077 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017)
170315-N-XT039-077 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017) Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/5 E Battery Artillery, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jerome Dunkley, from Montego Bay, ... More
170713-N-XK809-210 CORAL SEA (July 13, 2017) Weapons
170713-N-XK809-210 CORAL SEA (July 13, 2017) Weapons department Sailors and Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) load ordnance into a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Sq... More
170315-N-XT039-091 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017)
170315-N-XT039-091 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017) Marines, assigned to Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/5 E Battery Artillery, secure gear on an internally transportable vehicle, light strike variant (ITV-LSV) d... More
170505-N-TH560-132 SASEBO, Japan (May 5, 2017) Sailors,
170505-N-TH560-132 SASEBO, Japan (May 5, 2017) Sailors, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), attend the command annual picnic. Bonhomme Richard, forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japa... More