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
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
180308-N-QR145-106 HAIFA, Israel (March 8, 2018) Tugboats
180308-N-QR145-106 HAIFA, Israel (March 8, 2018) Tugboats push the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) while arriving in Haifa, Israel, March 8, 2018. Mount Whitney, forward-de... 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
180316-N-QR145-005 STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (March 16, 2018)
180316-N-QR145-005 STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (March 16, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Kristopher Gainey uses ship-mounted binoculars aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) while transiting... More
The Netherlands Royal Navy HNLMS Evertsen (F805), back,
The Netherlands Royal Navy HNLMS Evertsen (F805), back, and HNLMS Dolfijn (S808), left, and HMNS Mercuur (A900) conduct maritime operations during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2013. Now in its 41st year... More
160722-N-KP948-068 NORTH SEA (July 22, 2016) - Military
160722-N-KP948-068 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
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
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
160725-N-KP948-154 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 25, 2016) -
160725-N-KP948-154 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 25, 2016) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachment 1, conducts a vertical replenishment aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), July 25, ... More
160721-N-KP948-031 BALTIC SEA (July 21, 2016) - USS
160721-N-KP948-031 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
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
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
170816-N- GL340-001 RIJEKA, Croatia (Aug. 16, 2017)
170816-N- GL340-001 RIJEKA, Croatia (Aug. 16, 2017) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Sage Jackson puts on a self-contained breathing apparatus for a damage control drill aboard the Blue Ridge-class comm... 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
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
160813-N-KP948-074 GAETA, Italy (Aug. 13, 2016) - USS
160813-N-KP948-074 GAETA, Italy (Aug. 13, 2016) - USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) departs Gaeta, Italy, Aug. 13, 2016, for a scheduled port visit to participate in commemorative events honoring the liberation of sou... 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
160728-N-KP948-007 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2016) -
160728-N-KP948-007 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2016) - Sailors aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) load magazines for a small-arms weapons qualification course July 28, 2016. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fleet comm... More
170224-N-GL340-073 RIJEKA, Croatia (Feb. 24, 2017)
170224-N-GL340-073 RIJEKA, Croatia (Feb. 24, 2017) Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Rebeca Gibson, assigned to the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), paints during a community relations project in Rijeka,... More
A mine gets detonated during a mine sweeping exercise
A mine gets detonated during a mine sweeping exercise as part of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2013. Now in its 41st year, BALTOPS 2013 is an annual, multinational exercise to enhance maritime capabiliti... 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
170801-N-GL340-026 RIJEKA, Croatia (Aug. 1, 2017)
170801-N-GL340-026 RIJEKA, Croatia (Aug. 1, 2017) Dock workers install part of the drive shaft of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) at Viktor Lenac shipyard in Rijeka, Cr... 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
160530-N-KP948-106 DANISH STRAITS (May 30, 2016) -
160530-N-KP948-106 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
Wreath-laying ceremony - A group of people standing on top of a boat
U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco Charles H. Rivkin, left, and Capt. Craig Clapperton, commanding officer of the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), carry a wreath during a wreath-laying cere... More
160725-N-KP948-007 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 25, 2016) -
160725-N-KP948-007 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
160728-N-KP948-249 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2016) -
160728-N-KP948-249 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2016) - Sailors aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) fire M16 rifles during a small-arms weapons qualification course July 28, 2016. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fleet c... More
180310-N-QR145-099 HAIFA, Israel (March 10, 2018) The
180310-N-QR145-099 HAIFA, Israel (March 10, 2018) The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) departs Haifa, Israel, following a scheduled port visit in support of exercise Juniper ... 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
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
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
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Zehra Hodzic, center,
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Zehra Hodzic, center, instructs members of the Latvian Youth Guard on how to don firefighting gear during a group tour aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC ... More
160712-N-KP948-124 GDYNIA, Poland (July 12, 2016) -
160712-N-KP948-124 GDYNIA, Poland (July 12, 2016) - USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives in Gdynia, Poland, July 12, 2016. Mount Whitney, U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship, forward deployed to Gaeta, Italy... More
170222-N-GL340-103 RIJEKA, Croatia (Feb. 22, 2017)
170222-N-GL340-103 RIJEKA, Croatia (Feb. 22, 2017) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Suzanne Drew, assigned to the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) and Croatian National Ana Krpan Kukuyan, participate in a language ex... More
160730-N-KP948-144 GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2016) - Sailors
160730-N-KP948-144 GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2016) - Sailors aboard the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) man the rails as the flagship arrives in Gaeta, Italy, July 30, 2016. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fleet command ... More
170222-N-GL340-137 RIJEKA, Croatia (Feb. 22, 2017)
170222-N-GL340-137 RIJEKA, Croatia (Feb. 22, 2017) Sailors assigned to the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) participate in a language exchange community relations project. Mount Whitney is fo... More
180403-N-QR145-048 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 3, 2018)
180403-N-QR145-048 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 3, 2018) Musician 1st Class Jonah David, a member of U.S. Naval Forces Europe's New Orleans brass band "Topside," plays the drums on the main deck of the Blue Ridge-c... More
170309-N-GL340-003 RIJEKA, Croatia (March 9, 2017)
170309-N-GL340-003 RIJEKA, Croatia (March 9, 2017) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Michael Visoni, assigned to USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), takes his 2nd Class Petty Officer advancement exam at Viktor Lenac Shi... More
180308-N-QR145-040 HAIFA, Israel (March 8, 2018)
180308-N-QR145-040 HAIFA, Israel (March 8, 2018) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kenny Caraballo stands forward lookout watch on the bridge wings of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LC... More
160723-N-KP948-005 NORMANDY, France (July 23, 2016)
160723-N-KP948-005 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
170426-N-GL340-024 RIJEKA, Croatia (April 26, 2017)
170426-N-GL340-024 RIJEKA, Croatia (April 26, 2017) Navy Counselor 2nd Class Michael Herbertle demonstrates the use of a fire hose nozzle during a damage control training exercise aboard the Blue Ridge-class am... More
160624-N-KP948-069 BALTIC SEA (June 24, 2016) Military
160624-N-KP948-069 BALTIC SEA (June 24, 2016) Military Sealift Command civil service mariners remove chocks and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk, from Helicopter Combat Sea Squadron (HSC-28), Detachment 1, during... More
170816-N- GL340-183 RIJEKA, Croatia (Aug. 16, 2017)
170816-N- GL340-183 RIJEKA, Croatia (Aug. 16, 2017) A stretcher bearer team prepares a training mannequin for transport during a damage control drill aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mou... More
180310-N-QR145-103 HAIFA, Israel (March 10, 2018)
180310-N-QR145-103 HAIFA, Israel (March 10, 2018) A pilot boat pulls alongside the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) while departing Haifa, Israel, following a scheduled port... More
170510-N-GL340-122 RIJEKA, Croatia (May 10, 2017) Vice
170510-N-GL340-122 RIJEKA, Croatia (May 10, 2017) Vice Adm. Christopher Grady, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, meets with the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) wardroom aboard the ... More
160624-N-KP948-061 BALTIC SEA (June 24, 2016) Military
160624-N-KP948-061 BALTIC SEA (June 24, 2016) Military Sealift Command civil service mariners remove chocks and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk, from Helicopter Combat Sea Squadron (HSC-28), Detachment 1, during... More
161201-N-TC720-084 GAETA, Italy (Dec. 1, 2016) – Vice
161201-N-TC720-084 GAETA, Italy (Dec. 1, 2016) – Vice Adm. Christopher Grady, Commander U. S. 6th Fleet, Commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides remarks a during change of command ceremony a... More
160730-N-KP948-126 GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2016) - USS
160730-N-KP948-126 GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2016) - USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives in Gaeta, Italy, July 30, 2016. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship, forward deployed to Gaeta, Ital... More
160730-N-KP948-137 GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2016) - USS
160730-N-KP948-137 GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2016) - USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives in Gaeta, Italy, July 30, 2016. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship, forward deployed to Gaeta, Ital... More
A rigid hull inflatable boat approaches the Netherlands
A rigid hull inflatable boat approaches the Netherlands Royal Navy submarine HNLMS Dolfijn (S808) during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2013. Now in its 41st year, BALTOPS is an annual multinational exerc... More
Musician 1st Class Vince Beard, member of the U.S.
Musician 1st Class Vince Beard, 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 exercise... More
160815-N-KP948-187 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (Aug. 15,
160815-N-KP948-187 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (Aug. 15, 2016) Rear Adm. Cathal O'Conner, Chief of Staff, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, speaks at a remembrance ceremony for service members who die... More
170406-N- GL340-012 RIJEKA, Croatia (April 6, 2017))
170406-N- GL340-012 RIJEKA, Croatia (April 6, 2017)) United States European Command Fleet Master Chief Crispian D. Addington meets with USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) Sailors during a ship visit at Viktor Lenac Shi... More
180308-N-QR145-090 HAIFA, Israel (March 8, 2018) The
180308-N-QR145-090 HAIFA, Israel (March 8, 2018) The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives in Haifa, Israel. Mount Whitney moored in Haifa, Israel, in support of exercise ... More
180310-N-QR145-059 HAIFA, Israel (March 10, 2018)
180310-N-QR145-059 HAIFA, Israel (March 10, 2018) Gen. Curtis Scaparotti, right, commander of U.S. European Command, meets with Vice Adm. Lisa Franchetti, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, and Lt. Gen. Richard Clar... More
160625-N-KP948-043 STOCKHOLM, Sweden (June 25, 2016)
160625-N-KP948-043 STOCKHOLM, Sweden (June 25, 2016) USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives in Stockholm, Sweden, June 25, 2016. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship, forward deployed to Gaeta... More
160629-N-KP948-010 BALTIC SEA (June 29, 2016) - USS
160629-N-KP948-010 BALTIC SEA (June 29, 2016) - USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) departs Stockholm, Sweden June 29, 2016. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship, forward deployed to Gaeta, Italy,... More
160625-N-KP948-027 STOCKHOLM, Sweden (June 25, 2016)
160625-N-KP948-027 STOCKHOLM, Sweden (June 25, 2016) USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives in Stockholm, Sweden, June 25, 2016. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship, forward deployed to Gaeta... More
171027-N-JI086-076 GAETA, Italy (Oct. 27, 2017) Italian
171027-N-JI086-076 GAETA, Italy (Oct. 27, 2017) Italian mariners moor the Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) to the pier as the ship returns to Gaeta, Italy. Mount Whitney is t... More
161201-N-FQ994-009 GAETA, Italy (Dec. 1, 2016) – The
161201-N-FQ994-009 GAETA, Italy (Dec. 1, 2016) – The U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band play the National Anthem during a change of command ceremony aboard the U.S. 6th fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whit... More
161201-N-TC720-120 GAETA, Italy (Dec. 1, 2016) – Capt.
161201-N-TC720-120 GAETA, Italy (Dec. 1, 2016) – Capt. Kavon Hakimzadeh reads his orders as he relieves Capt. Carlos Sardiello as the commanding officer aboard the U.S. 6th fleet command and control ship USS Mo... More
160726-N-KP948-086 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) -
160726-N-KP948-086 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachment 1, prepares to take off from the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), July 26, 2016. Moun... More
HNLMS Evertsen visit, US Navy Photogrpah
Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, left, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2, visits the Netherlands navy frigate HNLMS Evertsen (F805) during Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2013. Now in its 41st year, B... More
160711-N-KP948-084 BALTIC SEA (July 11, 2016) - USS
160711-N-KP948-084 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
160531-N-KP948-037 BALTIC SEA (May 31, 2016) Electronics
160531-N-KP948-037 BALTIC SEA (May 31, 2016) Electronics Technician Seaman Tyler Altman prepares to discharge a hose during a damage control team assessment aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) May 31, 2016. Mount... More
160817-N-KP948-018 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (August
160817-N-KP948-018 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (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 eve... More
160625-N-KP948-095 STOCKHOLM, Sweden (June 25, 2016)
160625-N-KP948-095 STOCKHOLM, Sweden (June 25, 2016) U.S. Ambassador to Sweden, Azita Raji, tours USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) as the flagship arrives in Stockholm, Sweden. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fleet comm... More
170510-N-GL340-041 RIJEKA, Croatia (May 10, 2017)
170510-N-GL340-041 RIJEKA, Croatia (May 10, 2017) Vice Adm. Christopher Grady, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, is greeted by Capt. Kavon Hakimzadeh, commanding officer of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ... More
160723-N-KP948-007 NORMANDY, France (July 23, 2016)
160723-N-KP948-007 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
170413-N-GL340-037 RIJEKA, Croatia (April 13, 2017)
170413-N-GL340-037 RIJEKA, Croatia (April 13, 2017) A dockworker cuts a steel panel aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) at Viktor Lenac Shipyard in Rijeka, Croatia, April 13, 2017. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fl... More
160707-N-KP948-009 BALTIC SEA (July 7, 2016) - USS
160707-N-KP948-009 BALTIC SEA (July 7, 2016) - USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) departs Riga, Latvia, July 7, 2016. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship, forward deployed to Gaeta, Italy, opera... More
170406-N- GL340-029 RIJEKA, Croatia (April 6, 2017))
170406-N- GL340-029 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
180308-N-QR145-139 HAIFA, Israel (March 8, 2018) The
180308-N-QR145-139 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
160815-N-KP948-038 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (August
160815-N-KP948-038 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (August 15, 2016) – Members of the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) color guard speak with a child after a ceremony to honor servicemembers who died during the World War II ... More
170307-N-GL340-063 VICENZA, Italy (March 7, 2017) Fire
170307-N-GL340-063 VICENZA, Italy (March 7, 2017) Fire Controlman 1st Class Jorge Cardona, assigned to USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), trains Operations Specialist Seaman Bethany Dixon on a firearms training simula... More
160729-N-KP948-032 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 29, 2016)
160729-N-KP948-032 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 29, 2016) - A close-in weapon system fires aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during a weapons systems test, July 29, 2016. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fleet command... More
160814-N-KP948-057 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (August
160814-N-KP948-057 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (August 14, 2016) - Ship’s Serviceman Seaman Alijah Parker-Hardison hoists the Navy Jack aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) as the ship arrives in Theoule-sur-Mer, Fran... More
160711-N-KP948-093 BALTIC SEA (July 11, 2016) - USS
160711-N-KP948-093 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
160815-N-KP948-263 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (August
160815-N-KP948-263 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (August 15, 2016) - Rear Adm. Cathal O'Conner, Chief of Staff, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, salutes during the U.S. National Anthem at a ceremony of... More
160817-N-KP948-025 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (Aug. 17,
160817-N-KP948-025 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (Aug. 17, 2016) USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) departs Theoule-sur-Mer, France, after a scheduled port visit. The ship participated in commemorative events honoring the l... More