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
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
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) - Master-at-Arms Petty
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) - Master-at-Arms Petty Officer 1st Class Reytor Vazquez conducts an escort in a harbor security boat as the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) retu... 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
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-DP001-0269 BALTIC SEA (June 09, 2019) Vice
190609-N-DP001-0269 BALTIC SEA (June 09, 2019) Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet, boards an MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter assigned to DET 1 (Ghostriders) of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28... 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
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
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
200522-N-BM428-0024 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2020) A
200522-N-BM428-0024 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2020) A MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Dragon Whales” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 prepares to take off from the Blue Ridge-class command an... 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
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
180317-N-QR145-019 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (March
180317-N-QR145-019 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (March 17, 2018) Chief Master-at-Arms Mark Miller stands forward lookout watch aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) as th... More
180405-N-QR145-017 DAKAR, Senegal (April 5, 2018) The
180405-N-QR145-017 DAKAR, Senegal (April 5, 2018) The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives in Dakar, Senegal, April 5, 2018. Mount Whitney, forward-deployed to Gaeta, Ita... More
180405-N-QR145-020 DAKAR, Senegal (April 5, 2018) Logistics
180405-N-QR145-020 DAKAR, Senegal (April 5, 2018) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Geraldo Preciado stands forward look-out watch aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) wh... More
190618-N-DP001-0138 BALTIC SEA (June 18, 2019) Rear
190618-N-DP001-0138 BALTIC SEA (June 18, 2019) Rear Adm. Stephen Evans, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2, addresses the exercise control cell for exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is the... More
200528-N-BM428-0011 NORTH SEA (May 28, 2020) A “killer
200528-N-BM428-0011 NORTH SEA (May 28, 2020) A “killer tomato” floats in the North Sea before a weapons familiarity training aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), May ... More
Airmen assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28
Airmen assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 shield themselves from rotor-wash as a MH-60S helicopter launches from the flight deck of the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), during exer... More
180405-N-QR145-029 DAKAR, Senegal (April 5, 2018) Ship's
180405-N-QR145-029 DAKAR, Senegal (April 5, 2018) Ship's Serviceman 1st Class James Terry, left, and Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Sarah Brooks prepare to raise the American flag aboard the Blue Ridge-class comma... More
180417-N-QR145-090 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 17, 2018)
180417-N-QR145-090 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 17, 2018) Sailors fire and reload M9 pistols during a live-fire exercise aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) April 17, 201... More
190615-N-MD802-1152 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 15, 2019)
190615-N-MD802-1152 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 a... More
190726-N-TR141-0055 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (July
190726-N-TR141-0055 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (July 26, 2019) The Moral, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Deployed Forces Support (DFS) fixes fitness equipment aboard U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mou... 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
180317-N-QR145-093 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (March
180317-N-QR145-093 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (March 17, 2018) Sailors carry mail aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) at Naval Station Rota, Spain, during a scheduled... More
190612-N-MD802-1130 KALLASTE BEACH, Estonia (June 12,
190612-N-MD802-1130 KALLASTE BEACH, Estonia (June 12, 2019) U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and Romanian Marines with 307 Regiment secure a beach after disembarking from the Lubin-class mine la... More
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Kyle Alcock,
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Kyle Alcock, the officer-in-charge of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Detachment Gaeta, oversees the arrival of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount... 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
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Kyle Alcock,
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Kyle Alcock, the officer-in-charge of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Detachment Gaeta, oversees the arrival of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount... More
200525-N-BM428-0040 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 25, 2020) Naval
200525-N-BM428-0040 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 25, 2020) Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Dennis Cody, a search and rescue swimmer assigned to the “Dragon Whales” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, watches as the ... 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
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
180418-N-QR145-080 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 18, 2018)
180418-N-QR145-080 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 18, 2018) Personnel Specialist 1st Class Sarah Mills sets up an IV during medical training aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC... 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
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
190607-N-MD802-1039 KIEL, Germany (June 7, 2019) Vice
190607-N-MD802-1039 KIEL, Germany (June 7, 2019) Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, speaks with members of the press during a pierside exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 press conference ... More
160613-N-KP948-079 UTÖ, Sweden (June 13, 2016) - Marines
160613-N-KP948-079 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
180417-N-QR145-041 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 17, 2018)
180417-N-QR145-041 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 17, 2018) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Michael Taylor, right, coaches Electronics Technician 2nd Class Carlos Zerna during a live-fire exercise aboard the Blue Ridge-clas... More
180313-N-QR145-245 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 13, 2018)
180313-N-QR145-245 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), and Military Sealift Command civil... More
180401-N-QR145-063 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 1, 2018)
180401-N-QR145-063 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 1, 2018) The youngest chief present, Chief Information Systems Technician Phillip Diaz, left, and the oldest chief present, Chief Information Systems Technician Kevin... More
190607-N-MD802-1040 KIEL, Germany (June 7, 2019) Vice
190607-N-MD802-1040 KIEL, Germany (June 7, 2019) Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, speaks with members of the press during a pierside exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 press conference ... More
190620-N-MD802-1042 KIEL, Germany (June 20, 2019) A
190620-N-MD802-1042 KIEL, Germany (June 20, 2019) A Sailor cradles the Ensign as the Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen upon completion o... More
190612-N-MD802-1406 KALLASTE BEACH, Estonia (June 12,
190612-N-MD802-1406 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
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) - Sailors man the rails
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) - Sailors man the rails as Blue Ridge-class Command and Control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) as they return to homeport in Gaeta, Italy on July 30, 2019. Naval Support Activity N... More
190612-N-MD802-1514 KALLASTE BEACH, Estonia (June 12,
190612-N-MD802-1514 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
190612-N-MD802-1802 KALLASTE BEACH, Estonia (June 12,
190612-N-MD802-1802 KALLASTE BEACH, Estonia (June 12, 2019) U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and Romanian Marines with 307 Regiment secure a beach after disembarking from the Lubin-class mine la... More
190616-N-MD802-1213 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019)
190616-N-MD802-1213 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019) Spanish amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) carry Spanish marines, assigned to 2nd Batallon De Desembarco, Brigada De Infanteria De Marina (2nd Landing Batt... 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
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) - Children wait for their
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) - Children wait for their parents to come ashore as Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) returns to home port in Gaeta, Italy on July 30, 2019. Naval... More
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) - Children greet their
GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) - Children greet their father as he comes ashore as the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) returns to home port in Gaeta, Italy, on July 30, 2019. ... 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.
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160726-N-KP948-086 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) -
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HNLMS Evertsen visit, US Navy Photogrpah
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180321-N-QR145-043 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 21, 2018)
180321-N-QR145-043 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 21, 2018) Capt. G. Robert Aguilar, left, commanding officer of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), fires a grenade from an M203 ... More
180414-N-QR145-023 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 14, 2018)
180414-N-QR145-023 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 14, 2018) Information Systems Technician Seaman Tyler Bartelme participates in ship reaction force basic training aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship... More
190607-N-MD802-1020 KIEL, Germany (June 7, 2019) Vice
190607-N-MD802-1020 KIEL, Germany (June 7, 2019) Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, speaks with exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 commanders before a pierside press conference on Naval 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