180305-N-QR145-048 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 5, 2018)
180305-N-QR145-048 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 5, 2018) U.S. 6th Fleet Sailors and civilians aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) participate in an abandon ship drill Ma... More
190612-N-MD802-1304 KALLASTE BEACH, Estonia (June 12,
190612-N-MD802-1304 KALLASTE BEACH, Estonia (June 12, 2019) U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S Navy Sailors assigned to USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), Romanian Marines with 307 Regiment, and Span... More
200504-N-BM428-0022 GAETA, Italy (May 4, 2020) Hospital
200504-N-BM428-0022 GAETA, Italy (May 4, 2020) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jared Kercell, left, and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Drew Poleviyuma demonstrate how to remove personal protective equipment for stretc... More
180331-N-QR145-1865 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 31, 2018)
180331-N-QR145-1865 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 31, 2018) The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) passes a buoy marking coordinates zero degrees North, zero degrees East during a c... More
170825-N-GL340-059 RIJEKA, Croatia (Aug. 25, 2017)
170825-N-GL340-059 RIJEKA, Croatia (Aug. 25, 2017) Yeoman 1st Class Ashley Laws, center, demonstrates putting on a survival suit during training aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Wh... More
161201-N-TC720-180 GAETA, Italy (Dec. 1, 2016) – Sailors
161201-N-TC720-180 GAETA, Italy (Dec. 1, 2016) – Sailors from the American Forces Network film a holiday message to the fleet with Vice Adm. Christopher Grady, Commander U.S. 6th Fleet, Commander, Naval Strikin... More
171027-N-JI086-041 - GAETA, Italy (Oct. 27, 2017) The
171027-N-JI086-041 - GAETA, Italy (Oct. 27, 2017) The Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) returns to its forward-deployed port in Gaeta, Italy Oct. 27, 2017. Mount Whitney, the U... More
180324-N-QR145-066 MOROVIA, Liberia (March 24, 2018)
180324-N-QR145-066 MOROVIA, Liberia (March 24, 2018) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Tyler Skinner looks out of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Ghost Riders" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squa... More
180314-N-QR145-004 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 14, 2018)
180314-N-QR145-004 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 14, 2018) Electronics Technician 3rd Classes Morgan Weygant, left, and Electronics Technician 3rd Class Allison Bossert remove communication equipment from a rack ab... More
180313-N-QR145-227 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 13, 2018)
180313-N-QR145-227 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 13, 2018) Capt. G. Robert Aguilar, commanding officer of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), watches a replenishment-at-sea wit... More
180314-N-QR145-005 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 14, 2018)
180314-N-QR145-005 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 14, 2018) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Allison Bossert replaces a part inside communication equipment aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mo... More
170406-N- GL340-032 RIJEKA, Croatia (April 6, 2017))
170406-N- GL340-032 RIJEKA, Croatia (April 6, 2017)) United States European Command Fleet Master Chief Crispian D. Addington meets with USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) senior leadership during a ship visit at Viktor... More
170816-N- GL340-247 RIJEKA, Croatia (Aug. 16, 2017)
170816-N- GL340-247 RIJEKA, Croatia (Aug. 16, 2017) Destroyer Squadron 60 Commodore, Capt. Tate Westbrook, speaks to Sailors of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) about the... More
160725-N-KP948-085 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 25, 2016) -
160725-N-KP948-085 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 25, 2016) - Military Sealift Command civil service mariner Boatswain's Mate Marion O'Malley signals to an MH-60S Sea Hawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, D... More
160721-N-KP948-026 BALTIC SEA (July 21, 2016) - USS
160721-N-KP948-026 BALTIC SEA (July 21, 2016) - USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) departs Aarhus, Denmark, July 21, 2016. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship, forward-deployed to Gaeta, Italy, ... More
180326-N-QR145-052 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 26, 2018)
180326-N-QR145-052 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 26, 2018) Capt. G. Robert Aguilar, commanding officer of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), waves to a Portuguese P-3 Orion air... More
An airman assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron
An airman assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 successfully launches an MH-60S helicopter from the flight deck of the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), during exercise Baltic Operatio... More
180321-N-QR145-339 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 21, 2018)
180321-N-QR145-339 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 21, 2018) The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) fires a 25mm machine gun during a live-fire exercise March 21, 2018. Mount Whitney,... More
200526-N-BM428-0077 NORMANDY, France (May 26, 2020)
200526-N-BM428-0077 NORMANDY, France (May 26, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) participate in a memorial ceremony off the coast of Normandy, Fr... More
180320-N-QR145-193MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 20, 2018)
180320-N-QR145-193MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 20, 2018) Line coaches and small arms instructors fire M9 pistols during small arms training aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LC... More
170829-N-GL340-043 RIJEKA, Croatia (Aug. 29, 2017)
170829-N-GL340-043 RIJEKA, Croatia (Aug. 29, 2017) Senior Chief Corpsman Matthew Watton, assigned to Afloat Training Group Atlantic, demonstrates how to treat a wound during first aid training aboard the Blue R... More
160815-N-KP948-404 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (August
160815-N-KP948-404 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (August 15, 2016) The mayor of Theoule-sur-Mer, Georges Botella, shakes hands with Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Kourtney Creal after a ceremony to honor se... More
160730-N-KP948-158 GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2016) Sailors
160730-N-KP948-158 GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2016) Sailors aboard the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) man the rails as the flagship arrives in Gaeta, Italy. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship,... More
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) A tug boat provides assistance
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) A tug boat provides assistance to the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) as the ship pulls into its home port in Gaeta, Italy, July 30, 2019. NSA N... More
200522-N-BM428-0047 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2020) Raymond
200522-N-BM428-0047 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2020) Raymond Jones, a civil service mariner assigned to the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) watches for the signal to move after... More
180330-N-QR145-026 LIBREVILLE, Gabon (March 30, 2018)
180330-N-QR145-026 LIBREVILLE, Gabon (March 30, 2018) The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) departs Libreville, Gabon, March 30, 2018. Mount Whitney, forward-deployed to Gaeta... More
200523-N-BM428-0018 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 23, 2020)
200523-N-BM428-0018 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 23, 2020) Information System Technician 1st Class Matthew Likewise, assigned to the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), poses for a phot... More
181107-N-WZ773-1229 NORWEGIAN SEA (November 7, 2018)
181107-N-WZ773-1229 NORWEGIAN SEA (November 7, 2018) The Blue Ridge-class command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) transits in the Norwegian Sea November 7, 2018. USS Mount Whitney is participating in Trident Ju... More
160722-N-KP948-116 NORTH SEA (July 22, 2016) - Military
160722-N-KP948-116 NORTH SEA (July 22, 2016) - Military Sealift Command Boatswain’s Mate Marion O'Malley signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachment 1, for take off from ... More
180412-N-QR145-003 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (April
180412-N-QR145-003 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (April 12, 2018) Sailors exchange mail on the pier by the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) at Naval Station Rota, Spain, April 12... More
180401-N-QR145-054 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 1, 2018)
180401-N-QR145-054 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 1, 2018) Command Master Chief Andrew Hochgraver, command master chief of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), delivers a speech d... More
190726-N-TR141-0049 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (July
190726-N-TR141-0049 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (July 26, 2019) The Moral, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Deployed Forces Support fixes fitness equipment aboard U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whi... More
180304-N-QR145-033 NAPLES, Italy (March 4, 2018) The
180304-N-QR145-033 NAPLES, Italy (March 4, 2018) The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) departs Naples, Italy, March 4, 2018. Mount Whitney, forward-deployed to Gaeta, Italy, ... More
180318-N-QR145-039 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (March
180318-N-QR145-039 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (March 18, 2018) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Devon Bryant mans a .50-caliber machine gun aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount... More
180410-N-QR145-017 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 10, 2018)
180410-N-QR145-017 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 10, 2018) Keith Williams, a Military Sealift Command civil service mariner, peels onions while preparing dinner for the crew aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and c... More
190616-N-MD802-1444 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019)
190616-N-MD802-1444 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019) U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit march to the beach from a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) boat as part of an amphibious assault for exercise ... More
160728-N-KP948-002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2016) -
160728-N-KP948-002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2016) - Sailors aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), load weapon magazines for a small-arms weapons qualifications course July 28, 2016. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th F... More
160721-N-KP948-020 BALTIC SEA (July 21, 2016) - USS
160721-N-KP948-020 BALTIC SEA (July 21, 2016) - USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) departs Aarhus, Denmark, July 21, 2016. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship, forward-deployed to Gaeta, Italy, ... More
160726-N-KP948-135 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) -
160726-N-KP948-135 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) - Military Sealift Command Boatswain's Mate Marion O'Malley signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachment 1, for take off... More
Musician 2nd Class Christopher Pastin, member of the
Musician 2nd Class Christopher Pastin, member of the U.S. 6th Fleet Naval Forces Europe Band, Topside, performs for the Latvian community during Exercise BALTOPS 2013. BALTOPS 2013 is an annual, multinational e... More
Capt. Rimants Strimaitis, left, commander, Latvian
Capt. Rimants Strimaitis, left, commander, Latvian Naval Forces, is greeted by Lt Cmdr. Brent Cotton, executive officer of USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) as he boards the ship to attend a press conference during ex... More
160613-N-KP948-051 UTÖ, Sweden (June 13, 2016) - Marines
160613-N-KP948-051 UTÖ, Sweden (June 13, 2016) - Marines from the Swedish/Finnish Nyland Brigade amphibious task unit, line up CB90-class fast assault crafts along the shores of Utö, Sweden, during BALTOPS 2016... More
180323-N-QR145-088 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 23, 2018)
180323-N-QR145-088 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 23, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Marjorie Stout, right, hands a face mask to Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Dylan Rentfro before spraying insecticide o... More
190616-N-MD802-1061 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019)
190616-N-MD802-1061 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019) Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC) boats from 539 Assault Squadron Royal Marines embarked on RFA Lyme Bay (L3007) prepare to disembark British Royal Marines fro... More
190615-N-MD802-1142 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 15, 2019)
190615-N-MD802-1142 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 15, 2019) A U.S Navy Chief Boatswain’s Mate gives a safety brief to members of the media before they depart on a Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC) vehicle as... More
180306-N-QR145-027 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 6, 2018)
180306-N-QR145-027 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 6, 2018) Sailors assigned to the "Ghost Riders" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, fold rotor wings of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the Blue Ridge-c... More
190620-N-MD802-1026 KIEL, Germany (June 20, 2019 The
190620-N-MD802-1026 KIEL, Germany (June 20, 2019 The Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen upon completion of the at-sea phase of exercise B... More
190616-N-MD802-1284 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019)
190616-N-MD802-1284 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019) Merlin MK 4 helicopters from Royal Navy Commando Helicopter Force disembark Royal Marines of 45 Commando via fast rope as part of an amphibious assault fo... More
180316-N-QR145-057 STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (March 16, 2018)
180316-N-QR145-057 STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (March 16, 2018) Vice Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, makes an announcement on the ship’s announcement system aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and ... More
170829-N-GL340-065 RIJEKA, Croatia (Aug. 29, 2017)
170829-N-GL340-065 RIJEKA, Croatia (Aug. 29, 2017) Senior Chief Corpsman Matthew Watton, assigned to Afloat Training Group Atlantic, demonstrates how to treat a wound during first aid training aboard the Blue R... More
160711-N-KP948-087 BALTIC SEA (July 11, 2016) - USS
160711-N-KP948-087 BALTIC SEA (July 11, 2016) - USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) departs Helsinki, Finland, July 11, 2016. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship, forward deployed to Gaeta, Italy... More
160722-N-KP948-082 NORTH SEA (July 22, 2016) - Military
160722-N-KP948-082 NORTH SEA (July 22, 2016) - Military Sealift Command civil service mariners carry a fuel hose to an MH-60S Sea Hawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachment 1, during a refuel... More
180409-N-QR145-003 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 9, 2018)
180409-N-QR145-003 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 9, 2018) Yeoman Seaman Josue Lumba updates the plan of the day aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) April 9, 2018. Mount Wh... More
180410-N-QR145-025 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 10, 2018)
180410-N-QR145-025 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 10, 2018) Dennis Grant, a Military Sealift Command civil service mariner, puts chicken into a kettle while preparing dinner for the crew aboard the Blue Ridge-class c... More
190612-N-MD802-1275 KALLASTE BEACH, Estonia (June 12,
190612-N-MD802-1275 KALLASTE BEACH, Estonia (June 12, 2019) U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S Navy Sailors assigned to USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), Romanian Marines with 307 Regiment, and Span... More
200528-N-BM428-0082 NORTH SEA (May 28, 2020) Gunner’s
200528-N-BM428-0082 NORTH SEA (May 28, 2020) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Jocimar Gaitan, assigned to the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), fires a MK 28 25mm machine gun during a we... More
160815-N-KP948-274 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (August
160815-N-KP948-274 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (August 15, 2016) - U.S. and French officials and service members salute during the U.S. National Anthem at a remembrance ceremony for the service members who died dur... More
180308-N-QR145-102 HAIFA, Israel (March 8, 2018) Ted
180308-N-QR145-102 HAIFA, Israel (March 8, 2018) Ted Green, a Military Sealift Command civil service mariner, stands watch on the bridge of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC ... More
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) - Blue Ridge-class command
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) - Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) returns to home port in Gaeta, Italy on July 30, 2019. Naval Support Activity Naples is an operational ashore ... More
160726-N-KP948-155 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016)
160726-N-KP948-155 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) Military Sealift Command Boatswain's Mate Marion O'Malley signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachment... More
160814-N-KP948-028 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (August
160814-N-KP948-028 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (August 14, 2016) - USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives in Theoule-sur-Mer, France, August 14, 2016, for a scheduled port visit to participate in commemorative events h... More
180313-N-QR145-449 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 13, 2018)
180313-N-QR145-449 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 13, 2018) Command Master Chief Richard O'Rawe, command master chief of U.S. 6th Fleet, conducts evaluation training during a CPO365 meeting aboard the Blue Ridge-cla... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, detachment one, conducts in-port flight operations with command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) onboard Naval Supp... More
200528-N-BM428-0023 NORTH SEA (May 28, 2020) Navy Counselor
200528-N-BM428-0023 NORTH SEA (May 28, 2020) Navy Counselor 1st Class Cody Mitchell, assigned to the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), fires a .50-cal. machine gun during a w... More
190415-N-AS200-050 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 15, 2019)
190415-N-AS200-050 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 15, 2019) – Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Luke Elliot assigned to the “Ghostriders” Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 conducts survey of the Blue Rid... More
180405-N-QR145-011 DAKAR, Senegal (April 5, 2018) Tanner
180405-N-QR145-011 DAKAR, Senegal (April 5, 2018) Tanner Larsson, right, logs engine operations while Christopher Mcardle stands helmsman watch aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whi... More
190616-N-MD802-1060 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019)
190616-N-MD802-1060 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019) Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC) boats from 539 Assault Squadron Royal Marines embarked on RFA Lyme Bay (L3007) prepare to disembark British Royal Marines fro... More
180304-N-QR145-027 NAPLES, Italy (March 4, 2018)
180304-N-QR145-027 NAPLES, Italy (March 4, 2018) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Marcus Knickerbocker mans a .50-caliber machine gun aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whit... More
180401-N-QR145-044 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 1, 2018)
180401-N-QR145-044 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 1, 2018) Chief Master-at-Arms Mark Miller delivers a speech during a chief petty officer birthday ceremony aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS M... More
180412-N-QR145-024 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (April
180412-N-QR145-024 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (April 12, 2018) Ship's Serviceman Seaman Alijah Parker Hardison, left, and Chief Ship's Serviceman Pablo Ayala carry mail aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and co... More
190609-N-DP001-0257 BALTIC SEA (June 09, 2019) Vice
190609-N-DP001-0257 BALTIC SEA (June 09, 2019) Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet, prepares to board an MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter assigned to DET 1 (Ghostriders) of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadr... More
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) A sailor assigned to the
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) A sailor assigned to the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) greets his infant daughter during a homecoming celebration in Gaeta, Italy, July 30, 20... More
190616-N-MD802-1154 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019)
190616-N-MD802-1154 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019) Spanish amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) create a smokescreen as part of an amphibious assault for exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is ... More
160722-N-KP948-094 NORTH SEA (July 22, 2016) - Military
160722-N-KP948-094 NORTH SEA (July 22, 2016) - Military Sealift Command civil service mariners remove chocks and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachment 1, aboard... More
160723-N-KP948-011 NORMANDY, France (July 23, 2016)
160723-N-KP948-011 NORMANDY, France (July 23, 2016) - The beaches of Normandy, France as seen from an MH-60S Sea Hawk, from Helicopter Combat Sea Squadron (HSC-28), Detachment 1, July 23, 2016. Mount Whitney, ... More
A rigid hull inflatable boat approaches the Netherlands
A rigid hull inflatable boat approaches the Netherlands Royal Navy HNLMS Dolfijn (S808) during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2013. Now in its 41st year, BALTOPS 2013 is an annual, multinational exercise... More
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Matthew Kelley, assigned
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Matthew Kelley, assigned to USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), competes in a soccer game against the Latvian navy soccer team during the BALTOPS Soccer Spectacular Tournament at Parven... More
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) Personnel assigned to
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) Personnel assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Detachment Gaeta conduct sea and anchor detail for the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20)... More
190620-N-MD802-1122 KIEL, Germany (June 20, 2019) A
190620-N-MD802-1122 KIEL, Germany (June 20, 2019) A mooring line of the Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) secured to a bollard at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen upon completion o... More
180318-N-QR145-018 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (March
180318-N-QR145-018 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (March 18, 2018) Military Sealift Command civil service mariners Ryan Tongohan, left, and Mike Daurio use a capstan to bring lines aboard the Blue Ridge-class comma... More
180321-N-QR145-362 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 21, 2018)
180321-N-QR145-362 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 21, 2018) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Michael Taylor remotely fires a 25mm machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship U... More
190615-N-MD802-1177 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 15, 2019)
190615-N-MD802-1177 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 15, 2019) Members of the media climb onto a Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC) vehicle as part of a media embark to the USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) for exercise... More
190608-N-MD802-1101 KIEL, Germany (June 8, 2019) Spanish
190608-N-MD802-1101 KIEL, Germany (June 8, 2019) Spanish Marines, assigned to 2º Batallon De Desembarco, Brigada De Infanteria De Marina (2nd Landing Battalion, Marine Infantry Brigade) embark on the Whidbey Is... More
180330-N-QR145-025 LIBREVILLE, Gabon (March 30, 2018)
180330-N-QR145-025 LIBREVILLE, Gabon (March 30, 2018) Electricians Technician 3rd Class Corey Cashman mans a .50-caliber machine gun aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 2... More
180308-N-QR145-157 HAIFA, Israel (March 8, 2018) The
180308-N-QR145-157 HAIFA, Israel (March 8, 2018) The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) moors in Haifa, Israel, March 8, 2018. Mount Whitney, forward-deployed to Gaeta, Italy,... More
160723-N-KP948-010 NORMANDY, France (July 23, 2016)
160723-N-KP948-010 NORMANDY, France (July 23, 2016) - The beaches of Normandy, France as seen from an MH-60S Sea Hawk, from Helicopter Combat Sea Squadron (HSC-28), Detachment 1, July 23, 2016. Mount Whitney, ... More
160530-N-KP948-081 DANISH STRAITS (May 30, 2016) -
160530-N-KP948-081 DANISH STRAITS (May 30, 2016) - USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) passes under the Great Belt Fixed Link, the world's second longest suspension bridge, as it transits through the Danish Straits, May... More
180320-N-QR145-042MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 20, 2018)
180320-N-QR145-042MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 20, 2018) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Dylan Rentfro fires an M9 pistol during small arms training aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS... More
200520-N-BM428-0210 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 20, 2020)
200520-N-BM428-0210 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 20, 2020) A Sailor aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) fires a pistol during a small-arms weapons qualification on the fli... More
190620-N-MD802-1079 KIEL, Germany (June 20, 2019) A
190620-N-MD802-1079 KIEL, Germany (June 20, 2019) A heaving line from the Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is thrown to line handlers on the pier of Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhaf... More
200518-N-BM428-0032 GAETA, Italy (May 18, 2020) Sailors
200518-N-BM428-0032 GAETA, Italy (May 18, 2020) Sailors aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) salute Vice Adm. Lisa Franchetti, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, as the ship d... More
190616-N-MD802-1414 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019)
190616-N-MD802-1414 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019) Romanian marines from 307 Regiment secure the beach after disembarking from the Lubin-class mine layer/landing ship ORP Gniezno during exercise Baltic Ope... More
170903-N-QM497-001 RIJEKA, Croatia (Sept. 3, 2017)
170903-N-QM497-001 RIJEKA, Croatia (Sept. 3, 2017) A shipyard worker polishes the prop of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) at Viktor Lenac shipyard in Rijeka, Croatia, S... More
160817-N-KP948-038 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (August 17, 2016)
160817-N-KP948-038 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (August 17, 2016) - USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) departs Theoule-sur-Mer, France, Aug. 17, 2016, after a scheduled port visit. The ship participated in commemorative events ho... More
161201-N-TC720-123 GAETA, Italy (Dec. 1, 2016) – Capt.
161201-N-TC720-123 GAETA, Italy (Dec. 1, 2016) – Capt. Kavon Hakimzadeh shakes hands with Capt. Carlos Sardiello during a change of command ceremony aboard the U.S. 6th fleet command and control ship USS Mount ... More
180413-N-QR145-026 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (April
180413-N-QR145-026 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (April 13, 2018) Operations Specialist Seaman Gabrielle Smith stands watch on the bridge of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) ... More
190609-N-DP001-0162 BALTIC SEA (June 09, 2019) Sailors
190609-N-DP001-0162 BALTIC SEA (June 09, 2019) Sailors man the rails aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) as the ship passes the Laboe Naval Memorial located in Laboe,... More
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) A sailor assigned to the
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) A sailor assigned to the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) greets his family during a homecoming celebration in Gaeta, Italy, July 30, 2019. NSA N... More
160814-N-KP948-023 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (August
160814-N-KP948-023 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (August 14, 2016) - USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives in Theoule-sur-Mer, France, August 14, 2016, for a scheduled port visit to participate in commemorative events h... More
170829-N-GL340-061 RIJEKA, Croatia (Aug. 29, 2017)
170829-N-GL340-061 RIJEKA, Croatia (Aug. 29, 2017) Senior Chief Corpsman Matthew Watton, assigned to Afloat Training Group Atlantic, demonstrates how to treat a wound during first aid training aboard the Blue R... More