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
200202-N-RU810-1042 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2020) Airman
200202-N-RU810-1042 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2020) Airman Emeka Ikezu, left, from Houston, and Airman Angelina Powell, from San Antonio, Texas, both assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signa... 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
200415-N-RU810-1007 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020)
200415-N-RU810-1007 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020) Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Battalion Landing Team 15 prepare for a fast rope exercise in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship US... 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
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
170305-N-XT039-453 OKINAWA, Japan (March 5, 2017) Lance
170305-N-XT039-453 OKINAWA, Japan (March 5, 2017) Lance Cpl. Giorgio Bautista, from Dallas, assigned to combat cargo aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), transfers supplies during an onl... 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
200110-N-RU810-1038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2020) Damage
200110-N-RU810-1038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2020) Damage Controlman Fireman Tanesha Anderson, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), cleans a sprinkler on the ship’s flight deck during a test ... 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
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
180122-N-YG104-011 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 22, 2018) Rear
180122-N-YG104-011 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 22, 2018) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, speaks to members of the Commander, Task Force 76 staff after assuming command from acting commander Capt. Ed Thompson, who will continue... 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
200218-N-DB724-1193 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 18, 2020)
200218-N-DB724-1193 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 18, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) perform a fast rope exercise on the port aircraft elevator of amphibious assault ship USS America... More
200410-N-BT681-4230 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020)
200410-N-BT681-4230 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Mercedes Amador, from New York, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals an F-35B Li... More
170605-N-YG104-010 OKINAWA, Japan (June 5, 2017) The
170605-N-YG104-010 OKINAWA, Japan (June 5, 2017) The Whidbey-Island class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) arrives pierside at White Beach Naval Facility to embark Marines from the 31st Marine Expedition... More
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
180411-N-YG104-2052 OKINAWA, Japan (April 11, 2018)
180411-N-YG104-2052 OKINAWA, Japan (April 11, 2018) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Fuel) 1st Class Junnel Carandang, a member of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard's (LHD 6) First Class Petty Officer ... More
180411-N-YG104-2031 OKINAWA, Japan (April 11, 2018)
180411-N-YG104-2031 OKINAWA, Japan (April 11, 2018) Ship's Serviceman 1st Class Teriokki Sirmans, a member of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard's (LHD 6) First Class Petty Officer Association, p... More
U.S.-Japan Amphibious and Mine Warfare Staff Talks
170522-N-GY309-014 KURE, Japan (June 22, 2017) – Rear Adm. Marc Dalton, commander, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, proceeds through side boys from the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force at the start of U.S.-Japan b... 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
200225-N-BT681-1014 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020)
200225-N-BT681-1014 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors and Royal Thai Navy Sailors compete in a soccer match during a sports day event in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2020 (CG 20). The Amer... More
170315-N-XT039-151 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 12, 2017)
170315-N-XT039-151 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 12, 2017) Cpl. Seth Hagen, from St. Louis, assigned to the Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/5 E Battery Artillery, drives an internally transportable vehicle, light strike... 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
200415-N-RU810-1018 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020)
200415-N-RU810-1018 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020) Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Battalion Landing Team 15 participate in a fast rope exercise on the port aircraft elevator of amphibious ... More
200225-N-BT681-1310 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020)
200225-N-BT681-1310 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors and Royal Thai Navy Sailors compete in a soccer match during a sports day event in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2020 (CG 20). The Amer... More
200113-N-ZS023-1045 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020)
200113-N-ZS023-1045 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020) Capt. Luke Frost, commanding officer aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) gives a tour of the ship’s vehicle stowage area to Japan Maritime Self-... More
170409-N-XT039-106 SEA OF JAPAN (April 9, 2017) Air
170409-N-XT039-106 SEA OF JAPAN (April 9, 2017) Air department Sailors scrub the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) following an aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) countermea... More
200117-N-BT681-2011 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 17, 2020)
200117-N-BT681-2011 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 17, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of... 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
200218-N-DB724-1018 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 18, 2020)
200218-N-DB724-1018 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 18, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) perform a fast rope exercise on the port aircraft elevator of amphibious assault ship USS America... More
200415-N-RU810-1004 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020)
200415-N-RU810-1004 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020) Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Battalion Landing Team 15 prepare for a fast rope exercise in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship US... 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
200218-N-DB724-1166 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 18, 2020)
200218-N-DB724-1166 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 18, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) perform a fast rope exercise on the port aircraft elevator of amphibious assault ship USS America... 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
200218-N-DB724-1009 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 18, 2020)
200218-N-DB724-1009 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 18, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare for a fast rope exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America,... 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
200201-N-BT681-2087 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2020) Sailors
200201-N-BT681-2087 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2020) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) team, perform a medical evacuation drill i... More
170505-N-TH560-359 SASEBO, Japan (May 5, 2017) Sailors,
170505-N-TH560-359 SASEBO, Japan (May 5, 2017) Sailors, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), participate in a tug-of-war competition during the command annual picnic. Bonhomme R... 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
200318-N-BT681-1011 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 18, 2020)
200318-N-BT681-1011 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 18, 2020) Lt. Cmdr. Danett Bishop, from Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, tests respiratory samples in the biological safety lab of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).... More
200115-N-BT681-1004 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 15, 2020)
200115-N-BT681-1004 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 15, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) move an F-35B Lightning II assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (R... 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
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
200205-N-BT681-1028 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2020) Aviation
200205-N-BT681-1028 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Enrico Rabina, from Round Rock, Texas, signals an F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Un... 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
170320-N-XT039-171 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 20, 2017)
170320-N-XT039-171 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 20, 2017) An AS-332 Super Puma helicopter, attached to the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), transports cargo to amphibious assault sh... 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
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
200410-N-BT681-4023 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020)
200410-N-BT681-4023 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) wave to Sailors aboard Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Akebono (DD 108) from th... More
SASEBO, Japan (May 26, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious
SASEBO, Japan (May 26, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) organize boxes during a stores onload in the hangar bay. America, flagship of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is ... 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
170310-N-XT039-042 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2017)
170310-N-XT039-042 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2017) From left, Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Oliver Christofferson, from Red Wing, Minn., trains Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Ciara Poder, from Spring Hill, Fla., A... More
200225-N-BT681-1163 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020)
200225-N-BT681-1163 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors and Royal Thai Navy Sailors compete a soccer match during a sports day event in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2020 (CG 20). The America... More
200110-N-RU810-1069 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2020) Amphibious
200110-N-RU810-1069 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts a test of the countermeasure washdown on the flight deck. America, flagship for the America Expeditionary S... More
200225-N-BT681-1235 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020)
200225-N-BT681-1235 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors and Royal Thai Navy Sailors pose for a photo during a sports day event in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2020 (CG 20). The America Exped... More
200220-N-BT681-1028 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 20, 2020)
200220-N-BT681-1028 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 20, 2020) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) stand at attention during an all-... 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
180419-N-YG104-0002 OKINAWA, Japan (April 19, 2018)
180419-N-YG104-0002 OKINAWA, Japan (April 19, 2018) A seven-ton truck is guided from Landing Craft Utility 1633, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, during a certification exercise (CERTEX). CERTEX is the final ev... More
170523-N-GY309-066 KURE, Japan (June 23, 2017) – Japan
170523-N-GY309-066 KURE, Japan (June 23, 2017) – Japan Maritime Ground Self Defense Force Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki, Deputy Chief of Staff, Western Army, and Rear Adm. Marc Dalton, commander, Amphibious Force 7th... 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
170525-N-XT039-1159 SASEBO, Japan (May 25, 2017) Landing
170525-N-XT039-1159 SASEBO, Japan (May 25, 2017) Landing craft utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a training evo... More
200113-N-ZS023-1005 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020)
200113-N-ZS023-1005 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Rear Adm. Shirane Tsutomu, commander, JMSDF Mine Warfare Force, salutes sideboys during an underway visit to amphibio... More
200113-N-ZS023-1022 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020)
200113-N-ZS023-1022 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020) Capt. Luke Frost, left, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) receives a uniform patch from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSD... More
200410-N-BT681-4229 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020)
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