Rear Adm. Fernandez Ponds, commander of Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Fernandez Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, greets Gen. John Kelly, commander of U.S. Southern Command, after arriving aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in ... More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America's (LHA 6) soccer team pose for a group photo before a friendly match with the Brazilian navy's soccer team during a scheduled port visit in Rio de ... More
General John Kelly, commander of U.S. Southern Command,
General John Kelly, commander of U.S. Southern Command, walks to take control of a formation of Marines and Sailors assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South and the future amphibious assau... 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
America ARG Sailors and Marines volunteer at Willing Hearts Soup Kitch...
170807-N-LD343-004 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Airman Israel Balite, a native of Daly City, California, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), helps pack meal... 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)
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171001-N-AC254-006 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
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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
200704-N-BT681-1006 SASEBO, Japan (July 4, 2020) Fireworks
200704-N-BT681-1006 SASEBO, Japan (July 4, 2020) Fireworks explode over amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during an Independence Day celebration onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo. America, fl... More
CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters with Marine Medium Helicopter
CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (HMM-364) take off from the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to return to Camp Pendleton, Sept. 15, 2014. HMM-364 recent... More
U.S. Navy Band Southwest performs in San Francisco’s
U.S. Navy Band Southwest performs in San Francisco’s Italian-American Heritage Parade. The band, as well as newly commissioned amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruis... More
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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
170918-N-ZS023-035 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
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An MV-22B Osprey assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America,... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2020) Marines with Bravo
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2020) Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), return from a combat mission rehearsal aboard amphibious as... More
170905-N-AC254-140 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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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
170918-N-ZS023-069 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170918-N-ZS023-069 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 18, 2017) Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Medina, a native of Ontario, California, cuts the hair of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Angel Fuentes, a Los Angeles... More
200114-N-BT681-1011 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 14, 2020)
200114-N-BT681-1011 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 14, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight d... More
200226-N-BT681-1022 LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Feb. 26,
200226-N-BT681-1022 LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Feb. 26, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit depart the quarterdeck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in support of Exercise Cob... More
Navy Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, left, commander of Expeditionary
Navy Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, left, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 7, speaks with Marine Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy, III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, after a tour aboard USS America (LHA ... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a live fire exercise on the aircraft elevator of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary ... More
A Marine F-35B Lightning II with Marine Medium Tiltrotor
A Marine F-35B Lightning II with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) lands aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 21, ... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel answers a question
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel answers a question from Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Jacob Smith, of Tucson, Ariz., during an all-hands call on board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is the... 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
200111-N-BT681-1156 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 11, 2020)
200111-N-BT681-1156 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 11, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The Americ... More
200304-N-BT681-1018 GULF OF THAILAND (March 4, 2020)
200304-N-BT681-1018 GULF OF THAILAND (March 4, 2020) A CV-22B Osprey special operations aircraft assigned to the Air Force 21st Special Operations Squadron takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault s... 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
200404-N-BT681-1020 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 4, 2020)
200404-N-BT681-1020 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 4, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) perform a fast rope exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship... More
First Lt. Krista Porter-Lott, adjutant, Special Purpose
First Lt. Krista Porter-Lott, adjutant, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, takes accountability of Marines while loading buses as they depart on their first deployment as a SPMAGTF from Camp Pe... More
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South share experiences of warfighting tactics with Brazilian Naval forces at Marambaia Island, Brazil, Aug. 4, 2014, as part of a theater security... 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
Students, from local San Diego middle and high schools,
Students, from local San Diego middle and high schools, participate in an interactive coding workstation during the National Naval Officers’ Association Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) event ab... More
200226-N-BT681-1035 LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Feb. 26,
200226-N-BT681-1035 LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Feb. 26, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) depart the quarterdeck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in support of Exerci... More
200315-N-YQ383-1345 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 15, 2020)
200315-N-YQ383-1345 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 15, 2020) Ships from the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group and from the America Expeditionary Strike Group transit the South China Sea in formation during a phot... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 23, 2020) A Marine with Battalion
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 23, 2020) A Marine with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast ropes out of an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Re... More
An MK 2 MTRS (Talon) robot approaches a simulated pressure
An MK 2 MTRS (Talon) robot approaches a simulated pressure plate improvised explosive device during explosive ordnance disposal familiarization training aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LH... More
200113-N-ZS023-1005 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020)
200113-N-ZS023-1005 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Rear Adm. Shirane Tsutomu, commander, JMSDF Mine Warfare Force, salutes sideboys during an underway visit to amphibio... More
200207-N-FA868-1079 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 7, 2020) Sgt.
200207-N-FA868-1079 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 7, 2020) Sgt. Justin Roe, from Granby, Massachusetts, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), demo... More
200301-N-BT681-1037 GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020)
200301-N-BT681-1037 GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 delivers cargo to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a repl... More
IE JIMA, Japan (Sept. 17, 2020) Marines and Sailors
IE JIMA, Japan (Sept. 17, 2020) Marines and Sailors with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to reinforce a machine gun team taking contact. Launching from US... More
U.S. and Colombian government diplomats and military
U.S. and Colombian government diplomats and military leaders speak to the media during a press conference aboard the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in Cartagena, Colombia,... 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
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the "Argonauts"
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the "Argonauts" of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, transporting distinguished visitors from Chile, prepares to land aboard future amphibious assa... More
200203-N-BT681-1180 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Sailors
200203-N-BT681-1180 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), man the phone-and-distance line during a replenishment-at-sea with Military Sealift Command dry... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) — Two Aircraft Maintenance
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) — Two Aircraft Maintenance Officers use hand signals to direct an F-35B Lightning II aircraft forward on the flight deck in preparation for launching off the amphibious assault ship... 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
190820-N-XN177-0198 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2019) –The
190820-N-XN177-0198 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2019) –The dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) prepares to come along side amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a replenishment at sea evolution. Co... More
200113-N-ZS023-1022 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020)
200113-N-ZS023-1022 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020) Capt. Luke Frost, left, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) receives a uniform patch from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSD... More
200410-N-BT681-4229 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020)
200410-N-BT681-4229 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Mercedes Amador, from New York, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals an F-35B Li... More
F-35B Lightning II’s with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
F-35B Lightning II’s with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), perform flight operations from amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Se... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 23, 2020) Marines assigned to
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 23, 2020) Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey assigned to 31st MEU, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) on... More
200906-N-RU810-1041 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020)
200906-N-RU810-1041 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct flight quarters with Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expediti... More
200201-N-RU810-1029 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2020) Culinary
200201-N-RU810-1029 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2020) Culinary Specialist Seaman Recruit Jessica Romero, from Las Vegas, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares dinner for Sailors and Mari... More
200203-N-RU810-1061 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Aviation
200203-N-RU810-1061 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Joshua Ott, from Houston, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter ass... More
F-35B Lightning II’s with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
F-35B Lightning II’s with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), land aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 30, 2021. T... More
191004-N-ZS023-1005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2019) Sailors
191004-N-ZS023-1005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2019) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participate in a body composition assessment. America is underway conducting routine operations in... More
200127-N-RU810-3010 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2020)
200127-N-RU810-3010 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2020) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 remove pins in a rotor blade of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay of amphibious assau... 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
(171027-M-QG131-070) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
(171027-M-QG131-070) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 27, 2017) – Marines and Sailors stand in formation aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during an all hands formation on the flight... More
IE JIMA, Japan (Sept. 17, 2020) Marines and Sailors
IE JIMA, Japan (Sept. 17, 2020) Marines and Sailors with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fall back to defensive positions after repelling an enemy attack. Launchi... 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
170330-N-GC965-0216 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 30, 2017)
170330-N-GC965-0216 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 30, 2017) Sailors respond to a simulated fire aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a general quarters drill. America is underway conducting amp... 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
171123-N-ZS023-214 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) An
171123-N-ZS023-214 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) lifts off from the ship... 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
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South clean their weapons aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) after a successful bi-lateral exchange with the Brazilian Naval ... More
Lieutenant Col. George Hasseltine, commanding officer
Lieutenant Col. George Hasseltine, commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Metairie, La., speaks to sailors during an awards ceremony aboard the future amphibio... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks with Sailors
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks with Sailors during an all-hands call on board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is the first ship of its class and is optimized for Marine Corps aviat... More
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
191206-N-BT681-1033 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Sailors
191206-N-BT681-1033 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to receive the ship in Sasebo, Japan. America is assigned to Amphibious Squadron Eleven a... More
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America,... 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
Marines with the 31st MEU, prepare and demonstrate the TACN system
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 11, 2020) Lance Cpl. Juan Ontiveros, an air traffic control navigation aids technician, with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares and demonstrates the Tactical Air Navigation (TA... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2020) U.S. Marines with Marine
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2020) U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) perform maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey aboard amphibious assault ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 9, 2020) Cpl. Benjamin Rodriguez,
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 9, 2020) Cpl. Benjamin Rodriguez, a military police officer with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and a native of Paola, Kansas, demonstrates how to complete the Oleoresin Capsicum... More
A Brazilian special forces Marine utilizes a mine detector
A Brazilian special forces Marine utilizes a mine detector to inspect a road for simulated improvised explosive devices during a counter IED course held on Marambaia Island, Brazil, Aug. 6, 2014. The counter IE... More
A Reconnaissance Marine with Special Purpose Marine
A Reconnaissance Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South watches from an MH-60S Seahawk as another Seahawk engages simulated targets over open water during a helicopter visit, board, sear... 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
PACIFIC OCEAN -- A UH-1Y Venom prepares to land aboard
PACIFIC OCEAN -- A UH-1Y Venom prepares to land aboard the USS America, November 17, 2016. The crew of the USS America are preparing for the Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration. (U.S. Marine Corps ... More
200305-N-BT681-1024 GULF OF THAILAND (March 5, 2020)
200305-N-BT681-1024 GULF OF THAILAND (March 5, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in ... More
200326-N-FA868-1017 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 26, 2020)
200326-N-FA868-1017 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 26, 2020) Aerographer’s Mate Airman Kyle Campbell, from Vancouver, Washington, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), participates in a low-light smal... More
SASEBO, Japan (May 26, 2020) Amphibious assault ship
SASEBO, Japan (May 26, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) receives cargo during a stores onload. America, flagship of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area o... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 31, 2020) Marines of the 31st
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 31, 2020) Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), gather and stand in reflection on the flight deck of Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it sails past the island o... 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
200204-N-FA868-1038 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2020) Chief
200204-N-FA868-1038 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2020) Chief Hospital Corpsman Jamohal Washington, from New York, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), directs sailors aboard amphibious assault ship ... More
GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) Amphibious assault
GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), center, approach dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesa... More
200326-N-FA868-1054 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 26, 2020)
200326-N-FA868-1054 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 26, 2020) Seaman Trinity Jones, from Temple Hills, Maryland, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), clears an M9 pistol during a low-light small arms ... More
200328-N-FA868-1025 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 28, 2020)
200328-N-FA868-1025 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 28, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight ... More
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