ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Rocky DeSanctis signals to pilots of an SA 330 Puma on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a replenishme... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2015) Operations Specialist
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2015) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Harper talks on a sound-powered telephone during an integrated training team drill aboard Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship US... More
150531-N-SF984-055 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2015) Sailors
150531-N-SF984-055 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2015) Sailors and Marines conduct a working party to store supplies during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) aboard Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 26, 2015) Ensign Brandy Allain
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 26, 2015) Ensign Brandy Allain records the course and speed of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) as the ship maneuvers into position for an underway replenishment ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 28, 2015) Seaman Edward Bonner,
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 28, 2015) Seaman Edward Bonner, left, stands as the helmsman qualifier for Seaman Andrew Smith as he mans the helm in the pilot house aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmo... More
150526-N-SF984-015 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2015) Fireman
150526-N-SF984-015 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2015) Fireman Daniel Boyle and Fireman Jordan Kushaney sit in the starting position to practice Marine Corps Martial Arts during a class with Marines of 3rd Battalion, ... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 14, 2015) Deck Sailors conduct flight
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 14, 2015) Deck Sailors conduct flight operations with a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class d... More
150906-N-SF984-046 ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 6, 2015) MH-60S
150906-N-SF984-046 ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 6, 2015) MH-60S Seahawks transit between fleet-replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) and Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47)... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 5, 2015) Sailors chock and chain
ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 5, 2015) Sailors chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, from the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2015) Logistics Specialist
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2015) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Sharde Wilson,right, and Logistics Specialist Seaman Kristen Castillo shoot M16 assault rifles during low-light small arms qualifications on the flig... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 29, 2015) An MH-60s Seahawk helicopter
ARABIAN GULF (June 29, 2015) An MH-60s Seahawk helicopter delivers mail to Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP). Rushmore, part of ... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 2, 2015) Ship's Serviceman Seaman
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 2, 2015) Ship's Serviceman Seaman Deborah Kwaghko receives weapons training from Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Sean Repp on the mess decks of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (L... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 6, 2015) Landing Craft Unit (LCU)
ARABIAN GULF (July 6, 2015) Landing Craft Unit (LCU) 160, from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, departs the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) with embarked U.S. Naval Academy ... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 20, 2015) Hull Technician 3rd Class
ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 20, 2015) Hull Technician 3rd Class Michael Garcia, left, gives instructions to Hull Technician Fireman Justin Simoneau during a flight deck fire fighting drill aboard Whidbey Island-class do... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2015) Amphibious assault vehicles
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2015) Amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) return to Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) after completing a trai... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 14, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk
SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 14, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, from the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, carries supplies from the flight deck of Military Sealift Command fleet replenish... More
GULF Of ADEN (Sept. 22, 2015) Damage Controlman 3rd
GULF Of ADEN (Sept. 22, 2015) Damage Controlman 3rd Class William Antaya helps Fireman Apprentice Tyson Eshuis don a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) face mask during damage control training on the mes... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 18, 2015) Seaman Sarah Petznick
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 18, 2015) Seaman Sarah Petznick shoots an M9 Beretta service pistol during small arms qualification live-fire exercise on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmor... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2015) Deck Department Sailors
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2015) Deck Department Sailors conduct small boat operations aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and,... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 30, 2015) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 30, 2015) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Dominic Sandoval replaces targets during a small-arms qualification on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD... More
150610-N-SF984-160 WATERS NEAR INDONESIA (June 10,
150610-N-SF984-160 WATERS NEAR INDONESIA (June 10, 2015) Sailors and Marines aboard Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) process and care for Indonesian natives rescued after ... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 7, 2015) Hull Technician Fireman
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 7, 2015) Hull Technician Fireman Michael Reitano makes a report to the scene leader during a main space fire drill in an auxiliary machine space aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship U... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 18, 2015) Sailors conduct a firefighting
ARABIAN GULF (July 18, 2015) Sailors conduct a firefighting drill on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, wi... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 14, 2015) Seaman Enrique Santoyo
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 14, 2015) Seaman Enrique Santoyo mans a line during small boat operations aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Essex Amphibious Read... More
STRAIT OF MALACCA (Nov. 7, 2015) Cryptologic Technician
STRAIT OF MALACCA (Nov. 7, 2015) Cryptologic Technician Technical 2nd Class Ivan Pedraza takes photographs for the ship’s nautical or otherwise photographic interpretation and examination (SNOOPIE) team aboard... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2015) Dry cargo and ammunition
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2015) Dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) (far left), Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S Diehl (T-AO 19... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2015) Lt. Jg. Max Duncan looks
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2015) Lt. Jg. Max Duncan looks through the big eyes on the port bridge wing of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) as the ship pulls alongside the Wasp-class amph... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2015) Electronics Technician
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2015) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Shanesha Owens listens as Gunners Mate Seaman Alexandria Thomas explains the scoring of her targets during small-arms qualifications for the M16 assa... More
151029-N-SF984-054 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2015) Gunner's
151029-N-SF984-054 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2015) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Jared Cummings, left, and Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Sean Repp change targets during small-arms pistol qualifications aboard Whidbey Island-c... More
150610-N-SF984-133 WATERS NEAR INDONESIA (June 10,
150610-N-SF984-133 WATERS NEAR INDONESIA (June 10, 2015) The Visit, Board, Search and Seizure team of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) responds to rescue approximately 50 ... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2015) Crew members of an Air
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2015) Crew members of an Air Force CV-22 Osprey, from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (82nd ERS), perform maintenance on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship US... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 28, 2015) Gunner's Mate Seaman Ian
ARABIAN GULF (July 28, 2015) Gunner's Mate Seaman Ian Hesse shoots an M-16 assault rifle during a live-fire exercise with Marines of 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2015) Engineman 2nd Class Leo
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2015) Engineman 2nd Class Leo Nguyen inspects a fuel oil-duplex filter in an auxiliary machine space aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part ... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 15, 2015) Seaman Jordan Fuentes
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 15, 2015) Seaman Jordan Fuentes directs landing craft utility operations in the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Essex Amphi... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 26, 2015) Damage Control Fireman
INDIAN OCEAN (June 26, 2015) Damage Control Fireman Alexis Sikes uses a naval firefighting thermal imaging device during an integrated training team drill aboard Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing shi... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 30, 2015) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 30, 2015) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Dominic Sandoval marks shots on targets during a small-arms qualification on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmor... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 20, 2015) Culinary Specialist Seaman
INDIAN OCEAN (June 20, 2015) Culinary Specialist Seaman Rymarckkeven Santos mans an M240 machine gun during an integrated training team (ITT) drill aboard Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS R... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 19, 2015) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 19, 2015) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Dominic Sandoval scores a target during small arms qualification on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore ... More
GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 25, 2015) Hospital Corpsman 2nd
GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 25, 2015) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Tamarekia Singleton stands as a safety observer aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a replenishment at sea (RAS) ... More
150910-N-SF984-020 ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 10, 2015) An
150910-N-SF984-020 ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 10, 2015) An MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Squadron (HSC) 22 carries supplies to the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 23, 2015) Seaman Brett Sechrist
INDIAN OCEAN (June 23, 2015) Seaman Brett Sechrist uses a sound-powered telephone while standing in the pilot house of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, part of ... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 29, 2015) Sailors and Marines load
ARABIAN GULF (June 29, 2015) Sailors and Marines load mail into an MH-60s Sea Hawk helicopter during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) aboard Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2015) Landing Craft Utility
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2015) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1630, from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, enters the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Ess... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 22, 2015) Sailors participate in
INDIAN OCEAN (June 22, 2015) Sailors participate in a group discussion of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocacy program aboard Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 4, 2015) Marines from the 15th Marine
ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 4, 2015) Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) return to Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) aboard an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) aft... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 27, 2015) Chief Engineman Stephen
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 27, 2015) Chief Engineman Stephen Stowe performs a clear and bright test on a lube oil sample in the central control station aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 4... More
MANADO, INDONESIA (June 5, 2015) Commanding Officer
MANADO, INDONESIA (June 5, 2015) Commanding Officer Thomas Stephens welcomes visiting members of the Indonesian armed forces aboard Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during... More
151008-N-SF984-223 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 8, 2015) Electrician's
151008-N-SF984-223 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 8, 2015) Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Shanesha Dial, right, participates in the oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray security reaction force basic training aboard Whidbey Island-cl... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 22, 2015) Seaman Marlyn Nieves,
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 22, 2015) Seaman Marlyn Nieves, left, and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Maria Rodriguez prepare to chock and chain an MV-22 Osprey from the 'Greyhawks' of Marine Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron ... More
150610-N-SF984-158 WATERS NEAR INDONESIA (June 10,
150610-N-SF984-158 WATERS NEAR INDONESIA (June 10, 2015) Sailors and Marines aboard Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) process and care for Indonesian natives rescued after ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 20, 2015) Quartermaster 1st Class
INDIAN OCEAN (June 20, 2015) Quartermaster 1st Class Clarence Ilijic uses an anemometer to take wind speed and direction readings during an integrated training team (ITT) drill aboard Whidbey Island-class amphi... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 6, 2015) Fireman Devon Houston and
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 6, 2015) Fireman Devon Houston and Engineman Fireman Morgan Rogers work on a main propulsion diesel engine in a main machinery room aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 4, 2015) Marines from the 15th Marine
ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 4, 2015) Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) return to Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) aboard an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) aft... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 22, 2015) Sailors receive a pallet
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 22, 2015) Sailors receive a pallet aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oi... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2015) Deck Department Sailors
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2015) Deck Department Sailors conduct small boat operations aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and,... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 25, 2015) Gunner's Mate 1st Class
INDIAN OCEAN (June 25, 2015) Gunner's Mate 1st Class Brandon Sonia observes as Fireman Gideon Kirkpatrick during a weapons qualification aboard Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LS... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 16, 2015) An amphibious assault
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 16, 2015) An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) departs from the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group ... More
151028-N-SF984-024 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 28, 2015) Chief
151028-N-SF984-024 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 28, 2015) Chief Damage Controlman Branden Wilkins supervises as a fire team accesses a main space during a main space fire drill aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing shi... More
WATERS OFF THE COAST OF HAWAII (Dec. 5, 2015) Command
WATERS OFF THE COAST OF HAWAII (Dec. 5, 2015) Command Master Chief Leonard Greene, Supply Officer Lt. Jason Pirrallo, and Disbursing Officer Ensign Dierdre Leary render honors to the USS Arizona Memorial aboard... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 19, 2015) Sailors handle line on
ARABIAN GULF (July 19, 2015) Sailors handle line on the boat deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2015) Landing craft utilities,
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2015) Landing craft utilities, from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, and amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs), from 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), return to Whidbey Island-class do... More
150610-N-SF984-188 WATERS NEAR INDONESIA (June 10,
150610-N-SF984-188 WATERS NEAR INDONESIA (June 10, 2015) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Mary Delpilar gives medical attention to a rescued Indonesian boy on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 19, 2015) Deck department Sailors
INDIAN OCEAN (June 19, 2015) Deck department Sailors carry supplies from an MV-22 Osprey from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium-Lift Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) on the flight deck of Whidbey Island... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 21, 2015) Air Force CV-22 Osprey
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 21, 2015) Air Force CV-22 Osprey pilots from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (82nd ERS) conduct deck landing qualifications aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (L... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2015) Quartermaster 3rd Class
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2015) Quartermaster 3rd Class Monica Christopher plots a chart during an integrated training team drill aboard Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) in ... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 14, 2015) San Antonio-class amphibious
SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 14, 2015) San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) conduct a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with Milit... More
150610-N-SF984-197 WATERS NEAR INDONESIA (June 10,
150610-N-SF984-197 WATERS NEAR INDONESIA (June 10, 2015) Chaplain Diane Hampton watches over rescued Indonesian children on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD... More
151006-N-SF984-006 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 6, 2015) Engineering
151006-N-SF984-006 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 6, 2015) Engineering Department Sailors sample diesel engine lube oil in an auxiliary machine space aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rush... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) Electronics Technician
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Kari Wilson stands watch as the combat systems officer of the watch aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 25, 2015) Information Technology
INDIAN OCEAN (June 25, 2015) Information Technology Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Elamparo shoots an M240B machine gun during a weapons qualification aboard Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ru... More
USS Rushmore action, US Navy Photo
ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 21, 2015) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Jamie Paredes instructs Seaman Recruit Melody Johnson to use a sound-powered telephone during damage control training on the mess deck aboard Whidbey Isl... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 19, 2015) Sailors heave in line
ARABIAN GULF (July 19, 2015) Sailors heave in line on the boat deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embark... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 11, 2015) Cpl. Stephen Hill, from
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 11, 2015) Cpl. Stephen Hill, from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares cargo hooks on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a ve... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 23, 2015) Deck Department Sailors
ARABIAN GULF (July 23, 2015) Deck Department Sailors recover a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) on the boat deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, part of the Essex Amp... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 29, 2015) Lt. Alvin Alcaide instructs
ARABIAN GULF (July 29, 2015) Lt. Alvin Alcaide instructs Midshipman Kyron Hampton on fire hose handling techniques on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, p... More
MANADO, INDONESIA (June 7, 2015) Chaplain Diane Gibbons,
MANADO, INDONESIA (June 7, 2015) Chaplain Diane Gibbons, from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), plays a dancing game with a staff member from Panti Bakti Mulia orphanage. Whidbey Island-class amphibious... More
MANADO, Indonesia (June 7, 2015) Sailors and Marines
MANADO, Indonesia (June 7, 2015) Sailors and Marines from Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) play "Duck, Duck, Goose" w... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2015) Seaman Marlyn Nieves
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2015) Seaman Marlyn Nieves mans the helm in the pilot house aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and,... More
USS Rushmore action, US Navy Photogrpah
150521-N-SF984-006 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 21, 2015) A CH-53 Super Stallion from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) prepares to land on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 04, 2015) Engineman 3rd Class Andrea
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 04, 2015) Engineman 3rd Class Andrea Gasca completes a written damage control test aboard Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). The Essex Amphibious Ready ... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 22, 2015) Quartermaster Seaman Kalila
ARABIAN GULF (July 22, 2015) Quartermaster Seaman Kalila DuToit watches a navigation monitor in the pilot house aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, part of the Essex A... More
150817-N-BU440-001 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 17, 2015) Senior
150817-N-BU440-001 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 17, 2015) Senior Chief Corpsman Mary Matthews, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), hugs her brother Ensign DJ Williams, assigned to the Ticond... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 11, 2015) Boatswain's Mate Seaman
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 11, 2015) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Teeyahna Mitchell signals to pilots of an SA-330 Puma helicopter, from the Military Sealift Command underway replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AOE 201), d... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2015) Crew members of an Air
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2015) Crew members of an Air Force CV-22 Osprey, from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (82nd ERS), prepare to conduct deck landing qualifications aboard Whidbey Island-class dock lan... More
150610-N-SF984-170 WATERS NEAR INDONESIA (June 10,
150610-N-SF984-170 WATERS NEAR INDONESIA (June 10, 2015) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Cass Leonard Currie of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) puts socks on the feet of Indonesia... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 19, 2015) Sailors participate in
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 19, 2015) Sailors participate in small arms qualifications aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with t... More
150610-N-SF984-185 WATERS NEAR INDONESIA (June 10,
150610-N-SF984-185 WATERS NEAR INDONESIA (June 10, 2015) Medical personnel aboard Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) care for Indonesian natives rescued after approximately... More
150611-N-SF984-037 WATERS NEAR INDONESIA (June 10,
150611-N-SF984-037 WATERS NEAR INDONESIA (June 10, 2015) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Jeremy Deslatte carries a rescued Indonesian boy from the well deck of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship ... More
150907-N-SF984-077 ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 7, 2015) Sailors
150907-N-SF984-077 ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 7, 2015) Sailors shoot M-16 assault rifles during small arms qualifications on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). ... More
150526-N-SF984-003 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2015) Marines
150526-N-SF984-003 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2015) Marines of 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division watch as SSgt. Michael Pena and Fireman Jordan Kushaney practice Marine Corps Martial Arts on the flight deck of Whi... More
150610-N-SF984-096 WATERS NEAR INDONESIA (June 10,
150610-N-SF984-096 WATERS NEAR INDONESIA (June 10, 2015) Stranded Indonesian natives wait to be rescued by Sailors and Marines of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) off the ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2015) Quartermaster Seaman Kalila
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2015) Quartermaster Seaman Kalila DuToit and Quartermaster 2nd Class Tanesha Harvey plot a course in the pilot house of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Rocky DeSanctis signals to pilots of an SA 330 Puma on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a replenishme... More
15th MEU exercises, US Navy Photogrpah
150518-N-SF984-076 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 18,2015) Amphibious assault vehicles from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit launch from the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rus... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 18, 2015) Sailors conduct a firefighting
ARABIAN GULF (July 18, 2015) Sailors conduct a firefighting drill on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, wi... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 27, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class
ARABIAN GULF (July 27, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Andrea Williams signals to pilots from the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 during a vertical replenishment aboard Whidbey Island-c... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 22, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 22, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Rocky DeSanctis signals to pilots of an MV-22 Osprey from the 'Greyhawks' of Marine Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) on the flight de... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 23, 2015) Deck Department Sailors
ARABIAN GULF (July 23, 2015) Deck Department Sailors recover a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) on the boat deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, part of the Essex Amp... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) Sailors and Marines launch
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) Sailors and Marines launch amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) from the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) off the coast of Malaysia. Rushm... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 3rd
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Quinton Beyer, right, and Seaman XiongXian Li shoot M16 assault rifles during low-light small arms qualifications on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-cl... More