U.S. 5 TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 15, 2017)
U.S. 5 TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 15, 2017) - An SA-330 Puma helicopter assigned to the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) delivers supplies to the amphibious assault ship... More
BLT 2/4, 31st MEU prepares for TRAP mission
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 9, 2020) Lance Cpl. Chandler J. Stinson, an infantry rifleman with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), test fires an M240B machine gun... More
Noncombatant evacuation exercise on Germantown
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 13, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors evaluate Gunnery Sgt. Luckner Desma, a motor transport chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and a native of Fort Laude... More
161028-N-AC237-0301 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) An
161028-N-AC237-0301 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft launches for the first time off the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35B short takeoff/vertical ... More
160226-N-LD343-005 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2016) – Director,
160226-N-LD343-005 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2016) – Director, Expeditionary Warfare Division Maj. Gen. Christopher Owens talks to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) leadership during a tour of the ship. Ame... More
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Ivan Pellecer, assigned to
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Ivan Pellecer, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), bounces a soccer ball off his head as he warms up with teammates before a friendly match against Brazilian... More
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, HAWAII – A crewmaster
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, HAWAII – A crewmaster with Assault Craft Unit 5, America Amphibious Ready Group unloads and guides Humvees belonging to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing... More
171123-N-AC254-087 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Sarah
171123-N-AC254-087 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Sarah Pauline Spencer, wife of Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, speaks to Sailors and Marines during an all hands call in the hangar bay of the amphibiou... More
170718-N-NJ416-0028 Lance Cpl. Allen Robert, a native
170718-N-NJ416-0028 Lance Cpl. Allen Robert, a native of Hampton, New York, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, weighs dough in the amphibious assault ship USS America’s (LHA 6) bakery before making... More
170930-N-AC254-282 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170930-N-AC254-282 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 30, 2017) Marines assigned to the combat cargo department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) secure cargo for transport on an SA-3... More
160707-N-LD343-010 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July
160707-N-LD343-010 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 7, 2016) - Electrician's Mate 1st Class Tamara Braxton, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), helps paint the forecastle aboard the... More
161117-N-VR008-0096 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2016) An
161117-N-VR008-0096 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2016) An AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopter assigned to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship... More
170926-N-ZS023-060 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170926-N-ZS023-060 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 26, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) lifts off from the flight deck of the... More
171022-N-ZS023-086 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171022-N-ZS023-086 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 22, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA... More
170715-N-AC254-0042 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2017) Sailors
170715-N-AC254-0042 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2017) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct rigid-hull inflatable boat operations training off the coast of Hawaii. America is c... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2017) – Seaman Johnmark Riveracaban
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2017) – Seaman Johnmark Riveracaban chips paint using a needle gun in the vehicle stowage area aboard amphibious assault ship USS America’s (LHA 6). Removing worn and rusted paint is par... More
161030-N-VR008-0169 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) Two
161030-N-VR008-0169 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) Two F-35B Lightning II aircraft land on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) variant... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2017) – Ensign Jackson Fisher,
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2017) – Ensign Jackson Fisher, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), connects the seven meter rigid inflatable boat to the slewing arm davit after a boat operation dril... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 15, 2020) Sgt. Justin Roe, a
SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 15, 2020) Sgt. Justin Roe, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), eats a birthday lunch aboard amphibious assault... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 29, 2020) Cmdr. Matt Weems, a
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 29, 2020) Cmdr. Matt Weems, a Chaplain aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), welcomes Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Sailors with the America to Ba... More
¬171218-N-HT134-018 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2017) Seaman
¬171218-N-HT134-018 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2017) Seaman Tyrell Oudman, a native of Sedro-Woollie, Wash., assigned to the deck department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares a towing... More
Guests from the Brazilian Navy are welcomed aboard
Guests from the Brazilian Navy are welcomed aboard the future amphibious ship USS America (LHA 6) for the first time, July 31, 2014. Brazilian Navy officers were invited to stay aboard America to live amongst U... More
Chief Operations Specialist Steven Lowe receives his
Chief Operations Specialist Steven Lowe receives his combination cover during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). This year marks the first time a c... More
160722-N-LD343-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 22, 2016) –
160722-N-LD343-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 22, 2016) – A U.S. Marine assigned to combat cargo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) awaits the return of Marines during an amphibious exercise on sho... More
171028-N-GC965-259 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171028-N-GC965-259 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 28, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Paul Clarke, a San Antonio native, signals pilots of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Archangels of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 Detachment 6 prepare an MH-60S Sea Hawk helico... More
161029-N-AC237-0032 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2016) Seaman
161029-N-AC237-0032 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2016) Seaman Jaime Martinez watches as an F-35B Lightning II aircraft is taxied on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35B short tak... More
(171027-M-QG131-035) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
(171027-M-QG131-035) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 27, 2017) – Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit pose for a photo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) follo... More
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, HAWAII – A Landing
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, HAWAII – A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) with Assault Craft Unit 5, America Amphibious Ready Group makes its approach to Bellows Beach during Sustainment Exercise, July 1... More
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, HAWAII – A Marine
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, HAWAII – A Marine with Company B., Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit rushes to clear a building of enemy combatants during a r... More
180127-N-ZS023-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2018) Sailors
180127-N-ZS023-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2018) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and their family and friends observe flight operations during a tiger cruise. America,... More
180125-N-AC254-036 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Jan.
180125-N-AC254-036 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Jan. 25, 2018) Capt. Joe Olson, the commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), looks on from the bridge as the crew mans the rails ... More
180304-N-HT134-035 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 4, 2018) Sailors
180304-N-HT134-035 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 4, 2018) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participate in a burial-at-sea ceremony on the ship’s starboard elevator. America is underwa... More
180304-N-ZS023-066 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 4, 2018) Sailors
180304-N-ZS023-066 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 4, 2018) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) perform a ceremonial gun salute during a burial-at-sea ceremony on the ship’s starboard elev... More
170728-N-ZS023-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) Sailors
170728-N-ZS023-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) Sailors assigned to Repair Locker 4 inspect for shipboard casualties during a simulated general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LH... More
170411-N-SU012-0038 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 11, 2017)
170411-N-SU012-0038 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 11, 2017) Seaman Adam Jones, a native of Detroit, leads a group of Sailors on a phone and distance line during fueling-at-sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Amer... More
170714-N-AC254-0119 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2017) Ship’s
170714-N-AC254-0119 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2017) Ship’s Serviceman Seaman John Calazan, a native of Santa Barbara, California, gives a haircut to Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Paul Regina, a native ... More
170929-N-ZS023-092 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170929-N-ZS023-092 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 29, 2017) Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony Viator, a Houston native, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Am... More
171010-N-ZS023-060 GULF OD ADEN (Oct. 10, 2017) Chief
171010-N-ZS023-060 GULF OD ADEN (Oct. 10, 2017) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Luis Perez-Schelmetty, left, performs the bachata dance with Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jasmin Vallejo-Camacho during a H... More
171115-N-MB038-015 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171115-N-MB038-015 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 15, 2017) Brig. Gen. Francis Donovan, Task Force, 5TH Marine Expeditionary Brigade, is greeted by Capt. Joseph Olson, Commanding Officer of the amphibi... More
America ARG Sailors and Marines volunteer at Willing Hearts Soup Kitch...
170807-N-LD343-020 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Kobina Apponsah, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stirs boiling mushrooms at the Willing Hearts... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 12, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 12, 2017) - Sailors assigned to repair locker 6/7A aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) train on hose handling techniques on one of the ship’s elevator... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 12, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 12, 2017) - Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Armando Lugaro, a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship ... More
171001-N-AC254-006 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171001-N-AC254-006 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 19, 2017) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct a foreign object and debris walk down on the flight deck d... More
180122-N-HT134-057 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2018) Capt.
180122-N-HT134-057 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2018) Capt. Joseph Olson, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), speaks with Sailors during an all-hands call on the flight deck. Amer... More
160715-N-VR008-140 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2016) –
160715-N-VR008-140 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2016) – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson eats lunch with Sailors and Marines during his visit to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – Sgt. Shaquille Ross, a combat engineer
PACIFIC OCEAN – Sgt. Shaquille Ross, a combat engineer with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element, tests the mobile water purification system aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Ameri... More
170905-N-AC254-140 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
170905-N-AC254-140 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 5, 2017) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) heave a line during a reple... More
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Huey D. Younger
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Huey D. Younger Jr., embarked on board future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), performs an original spoken word poem during the command talent show finale, wh... More
150213-N-LD343-003 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2015) –
150213-N-LD343-003 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2015) – Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepares to drop anchor as part of an anchor drop test before returning to Naval Base San Diego from a scheduled un... More
150312-N-CC789-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 12, 2015) –
150312-N-CC789-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 12, 2015) – Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) test-fires a NATO Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missile to intercept a remote-controlled drone during an exercise to ... More
150604-N-VR008-044 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) – Retired
150604-N-VR008-044 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) – Retired Lt. Cmdr. Richard Nowatzki, who served on board the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV 8) during the 1942 Battle of Midway, signs a book he wrote about his exp... More
160713-N-MZ309-116 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2016) –
160713-N-MZ309-116 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2016) – Marines assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3D Marine Regiment board a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) a... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020) A Sailor aboard amphibious
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020) A Sailor aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) inflates a target for an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft prior to the employment of the GBU-49 dual mode guided bo... More
A Sailor suffering from a simulated abdominal wound
A Sailor suffering from a simulated abdominal wound yells for help during a general quarters drill on board future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The crew practices various drills to improve profi... More
150312-N-CC789-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 12, 2015) –
150312-N-CC789-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 12, 2015) – Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) test-fires a NATO Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missile to intercept a remote-controlled drone during an exercise to ... More
A Marine with the Brazilian Navy reviews his welcome
A Marine with the Brazilian Navy reviews his welcome packet aboard the future amphibious ship USS America (LHA 6) during a welcome brief, July 31, 2014. Brazilian Navy officers were invited to stay aboard Ameri... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 7, 2017) -
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 7, 2017) - Marines assigned to the combat cargo department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) secure a portable diesel generator to a CH-53E Super St... More
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, HAWAII – Cpl. Josef
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, HAWAII – Cpl. Josef Schwartz, an assistant squad leader with Company B., Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit looks out a window ... More
160724-N-LD343-023 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2016) –
160724-N-LD343-023 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2016) – Chief Hospital Corpsman Dioso-Lee, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), helps serve a special meal to celebrate service members aboard ... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 18, 2020) Medical personnel with
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 18, 2020) Medical personnel with the USS America (LHA 6) simulate performing surgery for a gunshot wound on a Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), during a mass casualty d... More
171128-N-AC254-292 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 28, 2017) The
171128-N-AC254-292 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 28, 2017) The Anzac-class frigate HMAS Warramunga (FFH 152) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) steam in formation while participating ... More
160705-N-FO981-072 HONOLULU (July 5, 2016) — Aviation
160705-N-FO981-072 HONOLULU (July 5, 2016) — Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Ismara Guayamares, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), serves meals during a community relations... More
160707-N-LD343-021 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July
160707-N-LD343-021 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 7, 2016) - The First Class Petty Officers Mess assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) meet with the USS Missouri Memorial staff after... More
161117-N-VR008-0112 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2016)
161117-N-VR008-0112 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2016) An AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopter assigned to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault shi... More
171105-N-ZS023-042 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov.
171105-N-ZS023-042 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 5, 2017) Ship’s Serviceman 2nd Class Stephan Graham, a native of Newark, New jersey, scans store products for Marine Corps Sgt. Alan Rooney, a San Diego nat... More
170923-N-ZS023-011 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170923-N-ZS023-011 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 23, 2017) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Ashlyn Millsparker, left, from Birmingham, Ala., and Operations Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Lee, from ... More
160226-N-LD343-002 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2016) – Commander,
160226-N-LD343-002 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2016) – Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Vice Adm. William Hilarides talks with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) leadership during a tour of th... More
200215-N-FA868-1005 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2020)
200215-N-FA868-1005 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2020) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) sails in formation with amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Operating as an Expeditionary Strike ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2020) USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO-199)
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2020) USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO-199) pulls up alongside amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a replenishment at sea. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Grou... More
200225-N-BT681-1014 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020)
200225-N-BT681-1014 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors and Royal Thai Navy Sailors compete in a soccer match during a sports day event in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2020 (CG 20). The Amer... More
31st MEU innovates security with first ever forward-deployed cyber def...
Philippine Sea (April 2, 2020) U.S. Marines with Defensive Cyberspace Operations-Internal Defensive Measures (DCO-IDM) embarked with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Indo-Pacific region. D... More
150401-N-LD343-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 1, 2015) –
150401-N-LD343-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 1, 2015) – Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class John Hardy, assigned to Deck department on board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), relays commands to a phone talker duri... More
Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) test-fires
Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) test-fires a rolling airframe missile launcher to intercept a remote-controlled drone during an exercise to test the ship’s defense capability. America is currently u... More
150528-FR671-N-374 SAN DIEGO (May 28, 2015) – Intelligence
150528-FR671-N-374 SAN DIEGO (May 28, 2015) – Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Tiffany Randall, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), plays the drums with a student during military appreciat... More
150825-N-SU012-058 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 25, 2015) – Information
150825-N-SU012-058 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 25, 2015) – Information Systems Technician 1st Class Geneva McLean assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) paints a window sill of a house as part of a Hab... More
170731-N-NJ416-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 31, 2017) Aviation
170731-N-NJ416-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 31, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Sean Connor, a native of Naples, Florida, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), conducts maintenanc... More
EAST CHINA SEA (April 27, 2020) An MV-22B tiltrotor
EAST CHINA SEA (April 27, 2020) An MV-22B tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to take off from the flight deck of amph... More
150304-N-FR671-163 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 4, 2015) –
150304-N-FR671-163 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 4, 2015) – PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 4, 2015) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Lawrence Salalila, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), uses a flight de... More
150401-N-LD343-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 1, 2015) –
150401-N-LD343-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 1, 2015) – A Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) member talks with Chief Boatswain’s Mate Francisco Delgado, assigned to Deck department on board amphibious assault s... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 17, 2020) Sgt. Stephen Viniard,
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 17, 2020) Sgt. Stephen Viniard, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and native of Williamsburg, Virginia, w... More
160712-N-JH668-353 PEARL HARBOR (July 12, 2016) – Aviation
160712-N-JH668-353 PEARL HARBOR (July 12, 2016) – Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Ashley Brockman mans the rails of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as the ship departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for... More
INDIAN OCEAN – Lance Cpl. Cody Losse, a rifleman with
INDIAN OCEAN – Lance Cpl. Cody Losse, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team, is hit with the HEMI/X-29E Taser during a three-day Non-Let... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 11, 2020) Lt. Cmdr. Marissa A.
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 11, 2020) Lt. Cmdr. Marissa A. Mayor, a general surgeon with Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 7, USS America (LHA 6), observes as medical personnel with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and USS... More
171123-N-ZS023-152 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Secretary
171123-N-ZS023-152 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer cuts a cake with Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Daisy Magana on the mess decks of the amphibious assault ship USS... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2017) – Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2017) – Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Arianna Bartholomew, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), indicates where the safety is on the M16 rifle during armory training for the... More
200225-N-BT681-1310 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020)
200225-N-BT681-1310 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors and Royal Thai Navy Sailors compete in a soccer match during a sports day event in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2020 (CG 20). The Amer... More
171013-N-AC254-036 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171013-N-AC254-036 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 13, 2017) An SA-330J Puma helicopter assigned to the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) delivers cargo to the amphibiou... More
150211-N-FR671-079 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2015) –
150211-N-FR671-079 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2015) – Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Daniel Wood, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), fires an M-240 machine gun during a planned ... More
180402-N-ZS023-002 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (April 2, 2018)
180402-N-ZS023-002 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (April 2, 2018) Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Jason Lechowicz, a native of New Britain, Conn., assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), review... More
161105-N-NJ416-0186 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) –
161105-N-NJ416-0186 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) – Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Reynagletendre, assigned to Weapons department on board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), helps assemble inert 1,000-... More
171028-N-GC965-177 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171028-N-GC965-177 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 28, 2017) Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 take off from the flight deck of the amphibious ... More
170503-N-AC237-0060 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) Marines
170503-N-AC237-0060 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) Marines from the 15th Marines Expeditionary Unit (MEU) perform simulated grenade launcher exercises in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS America (... More
161105-N-VR008-0208 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) Sailors
161105-N-VR008-0208 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and F-35B Lightning II Marine Corps personnel prepare to equip the aircraft with inert 500-p... More
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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force conduct a low-light deck shoot to maintain marksmanship proficiency while underway aboard amphibious ass... More
170511-N-BK384-158 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2017) The
170511-N-BK384-158 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2017) The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) steams behind the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and the amphibious assault shi... More
171209-N-HT134-013 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 9, 2017) Lt.
171209-N-HT134-013 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 9, 2017) Lt. Cmdr. Jim Myers, a native of Oceanside, Calif., assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), delivers... More
170808-N-ZS023-165 SINGAPORE (Aug. 8, 2017) Rear Adm.
170808-N-ZS023-165 SINGAPORE (Aug. 8, 2017) Rear Adm. Don Gabrielson, left, commander of Task Force 73, speaks with Capt. Rome Ruiz, commodore of Amphibious Squadron 3, in the CO’s in-port cabin aboard the amp... More
171025-N-ZS023-052 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171025-N-ZS023-052 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 25, 2017) Commander, Amphibious Squadron 3, Capt. Rome Ruiz, departs the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) on a rigid-hull inflatable boat for a ... More
161113-N-VR008-0099 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2016) An
161113-N-VR008-0099 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft prepares to take off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. The F-35B shor... More