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A view of the Nos. 1 and 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun turrets aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB 64). The ship is undergoing overhaul by Ingalls Shipbuilding and is 50 percent complete. The amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) is in the background

A view of the Nos. 1 and 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun turrets aboar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Lynn D. Howell, Usnr Release Status: Rele... More

A port bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) underway during sea trials in the Gulf of Mexico

A port bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) underw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Sailor on the dock pulls a mooring line from the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1), which is arriving in port for its commissioning

A Sailor on the dock pulls a mooring line from the amphibious assault ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Stephen Batiz, USN Release Status: R... More

Family and friends of the crew come aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1), which is in port for its commissioning

Family and friends of the crew come aboard the amphibious assault ship...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Stephen Batiz, USN Release Status: R... More

General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1).  The first ship in its class, WASP combines flight deck and well deck capabilities with a state-of-the-art combat information center and several newly developed systems

General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, spea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) J. Alan Elliott, USN Release... More

Senator Charles S. Robb (D-VA), addresses the crowd attending the commissioning of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1)

Senator Charles S. Robb (D-VA), addresses the crowd attending the comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC William Barkley, Usnr Release Sta... More

The colors are borne away from the speakers platform during the commissioning ceremony for the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1).  The first ship in its class, WASP combines flight deck and well deck capabilities with a state-of-the-art combat information center and several newly developed systems

The colors are borne away from the speakers platform during the commis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) J. Alan Elliott, USN Release... More

Marines stand by an AAVP7A1 assault amphibian vehicle, one of several such vehicles on display during the commissioning ceremony for the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1).  The first ship in its class, WASP combines flight deck and well deck capabilities with a state-of-the-art combat information center and several newly developed systems

Marines stand by an AAVP7A1 assault amphibian vehicle, one of several ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) J. Alan Elliott, USN Release... More

A port view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) underway

A port view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Rick Stamm Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Workers complete the speakers platform to be used during the keel laying ceremony for the amphibious assault ship KEARSARGE (LHD 3)

Workers complete the speakers platform to be used during the keel layi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released ... More

A large harbor tug maneuvers the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) as the ship is underway en route to Norfolk Naval Shipyard

A large harbor tug maneuvers the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elizabeth River, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Ernest W. Frazier Release Statu... More

A port bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) underway with crew members manning the rails

A port bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) underw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) underway with crew members manning the rails

A bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) underway wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Commercial harbor tugs approach the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) to maneuver it toward a pier following its launching at Ingalls Shipbuilding

Commercial harbor tugs approach the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released ... More

Commercial harbor tugs maneuver the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) toward a pier following its launching at Ingalls Shipbuilding

Commercial harbor tugs maneuver the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released ... More

Lynne Cheney, right, sponsor of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2), breaks a bottle of champagne across its bow to christen the ship. Looking on are, from left: Jerry St. Pe, president of Ingalls Shipbuilding; Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney; and Elizabeth and Mary Cheney, maids of honor

Lynne Cheney, right, sponsor of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi(MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released t... More

The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1), foreground, steams towards a rendezvous with the fleet oiler USNS Neosho (T-AO-143), top left, and the amphibious cargo ship USS El Paso (LKA-117), top right, during an underway replenishment off the Virginia Capes

The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1), foreground, steams towar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Frazier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

GEN John R. Dailey, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks during the keel of the amphibious assault ship BOXER (LHD-4)

GEN John R. Dailey, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi(MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released t... More

A Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 162 (HMM-162) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter lifts off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1). Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) are embarked aboard the WASP for a Mediterranean deployment

A Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 162 (HMM-162) CH-46E Sea Knight he...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw) J.E. Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15), left, comes alongside the replenishment oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR 2) as it conducts an underway replenishment with the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1), right

The amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15), left, comes alongsid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 J. E. Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An Air Cushion Landing Craft (LCAC), left, speeds past the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) as a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter hovers over the water in the background

An Air Cushion Landing Craft (LCAC), left, speeds past the amphibious ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 R. C. Witham Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crew member uses a forklift to offload ordnance containers from the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1)

A crew member uses a forklift to offload ordnance containers from the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Earl State: New Jersey(NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA J. S. Minnish Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A starboard bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) entering port in New York

A starboard bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) e...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: New York(NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN P. M. Atkinson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

A starboard bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) moored in a deperming crib on the Elizabeth River. Deperming coils have been laid across the deck. The coils, when energized, will reduce the ship's permanent magnetism, thus helping to protect the ship from magnetic mines and torpedoes

A starboard bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw) J.E. Westfall Release Status: Released to Pu... More

CAPT Chuck Saffell, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1), converses with GEN Colin Powell, chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, during the general's tour of the vessel

CAPT Chuck Saffell, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 R.C. Witham Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A close-up bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) moored at Jebel Ali

A close-up bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) mo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United Arab Emerites (UAE) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Marines and sailors return to the amphibious assault ship, USS WASP (LHD-1) at the port of Cap Haitien during Operation Uphold Democracy

Marines and sailors return to the amphibious assault ship, USS WASP (L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Cap Haitien Country: Haiti (HTI) Scene Camera Operator: CPL P.S. Royston (Usmc) Release Status: Relea... More

An aerial port bow view (45 degrees off centerline) of the amphibious assault ship USS BOXER (LHD-4) underway during sea trials

An aerial port bow view (45 degrees off centerline) of the amphibious ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Boxer @@(Lhd 4) Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

An aerial stern-on view of the amphibious assault ship USS BOXER (LHD-4) underway during sea trials

An aerial stern-on view of the amphibious assault ship USS BOXER (LHD-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Boxer @@(Lhd 4) Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A starboard side view of USS WASP (LHD 1) off the coast of Norway after the NATO exercise. The exercise is designed to employ the rapid deployment and use of multinational maritime, air and land forces as a military response. Over 22,000 personnel from NATO nations, France and Spain are taking part in the exercise

A starboard side view of USS WASP (LHD 1) off the coast of Norway afte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: STRONG RESOLVE 95 Base: Surnadal Fjord Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: PO2 Franklin P. Call Release Status: Rel... More

US Navy CAPT. Brian Hinkley, a pilot with the Navy EA-6 Shadowhawks, debriefs US Air Force LT. GEN. Mike Ryan at a mass hot wash following the rescue mission of CAPT. Scott O'Grady. CAPT. O'Grady's F-16 Fighting Falcon was shot down over Bosnia on June 2, 1995, while he was flying in support of Operation Deny Flight. After 6 days of evasion he was rescued by US Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed from the USS KEARSAGE (LHD-3).(Exact date unknown)

US Navy CAPT. Brian Hinkley, a pilot with the Navy EA-6 Shadowhawks, d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Tana R. Hamilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Air Force CAPT. Scott F. O'Grady, surrounded by US Flags, speaks to members of the press upon his arrival. CAPT. O'Grady's F-16 Fighting Falcon was shot down over Bosnia on June 2, 1995, while he was flying in support of Operation Deny Flight. After 6 days of evasion he was rescued by US Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed from the USS KEARSAGE (LHD-3). CAPT. O'Grady is attached to the 555th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing

US Air Force CAPT. Scott F. O'Grady, surrounded by US Flags, speaks to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Tana R. Hamilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Port bow view of the amphibious assault ship Bataan (LHD-5) being maneuvered toward the fitting out basin at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc. following float-off

Port bow view of the amphibious assault ship Bataan (LHD-5) being mane...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc Release Status: Rele... More

An Air-cushioned Landing Craft (LCAC) prepares to enter the well deck of the USS Wasp (LHD-1), during the 26 MEU PMINT. This pre-deploymewnt workup took place off of the coast of Camp Lejeune, NC

An Air-cushioned Landing Craft (LCAC) prepares to enter the well deck ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC J.T. Watkins Relea... More

US Marine Corps Corporal Anquone Conyer slices and dices vegetables for a salad in the Flag Mess to be served to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Commanding Officer. CPL Conyer is deployed with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit as part of Landing Force Sixth Fleet aboard USS WASP (LHD 1)

US Marine Corps Corporal Anquone Conyer slices and dices vegetables fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL J. T. Watkins, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Marine Corps CHIEF Warrant Officer 3 Paul A. Diaz, Nuclear Biological and Chemical Officer, Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pumps some iron on the rowing machine in the gym aboard the USS WASP (LHD 1). The 26th MEU is deployed on the ship as part of Landing Force Sixth Fleet

US Marine Corps CHIEF Warrant Officer 3 Paul A. Diaz, Nuclear Biologic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL J. T. Watkins, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the13th Marine Expenditionary Unit, Camp Pendleton, California depart from the Wasp class USS BOXER (LHD-4) aboard a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Amphibious Craft Unit 5 to participate in the humanitarian and civil assistance during exercise RIMPAC 98

Members of the13th Marine Expenditionary Unit, Camp Pendleton, Califor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '98 Base: Kaneohe State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1(Nac) James G.... More

Marines from the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), US Marine Corps, conduct fastrope training from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter onto the flight deck of the USS BOXER (LHD 4) to maintain their proficiency during a Western Pacific deployment, WestPac 99-1. A second CH-46E is parked on flight deck

Marines from the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 13th Marine Expeditiona...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Boxer (LHD 4) Scene Major Command Shown: 13th MEU (SOC) COMBAT CAMERA Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Branden P. O'Brien, Usmc Release Status: Re... More

Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard (LHD-6) prepare Marine CH-53E Super Stallion (right) and CH-46E Sea Knights (Center) helicopters for flight operations during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard (LHD-6) prepare M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

An Air Cushion Landing Craft (LCAC) moves onto the beach at Litohoro, Greece, carrying equipment for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The first wave of U.S. Marines assigned to the 26th MEU arrived ashore in Litohoro during the early-morning hours in support of the NATO Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo. The 26th MEU and USS KEARSAGE (LHD 3) Amphibious Ready Group are deployed in support of NATO Operation Allied Force

An Air Cushion Landing Craft (LCAC) moves onto the beach at Litohoro, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Litohoro Country: Greece (GRC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Seth Rossman Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Two Logistical Amphibious Recovery Craft (LARC) return to USS KEARSAGE (LHD 3) from the beach at Litohoro, Greece. The first wave of U.S. Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived ashore in Litohoro during the early-morning hours in support of the NATO Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo. The 26th MEU and USS KEARSAGE Amphibious Ready Group are deployed in support of NATO Operation Allied Force

Two Logistical Amphibious Recovery Craft (LARC) return to USS KEARSAGE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Litohoro Country: Greece (GRC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Seth Rossman Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) General James L. Jones talks to sailors and Marines aboard the USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) on Thursday, July 15, 1999 at Thessoliniki, Greece

Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) General James L. Jones talks to s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Kearsarge (LHD 3) State: Thessoliniki Country: Greece (GRC) Scene Major Command Shown: SIXTH FLEET Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Seth Rossman,... More

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), showing the USN Landing Craft Air-Cushioned (LCAC -51) craft, leaving the ships well deck to transports US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines and their equipment to the beach for an amphibious assault

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Dennis Timms, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Marines practice close combat battle techniques aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2), during FOAL EAGLE 2000 exercise, while off the coast of Pohang, Korea. US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China

US Marines practice close combat battle techniques aboard the USS Esse...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (ROK) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. L... More

US Navy Captain (CAPT) F. Lee Touchberry, watches carefully as US Marine Corps Colonel (COL), James Lowe, Commanding Officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes a bite from the Marine Corps 225th birthday cake. The officers are on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2), while in Hong Kong, China. US Marine and Naval Forces Unit spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China

US Navy Captain (CAPT) F. Lee Touchberry, watches carefully as US Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Hong Kong Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. Ledoux Re... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Bocchino (center), SENIOR Watch Commander, 1ST Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEU), works on a situation report in the Landing Force Operations Center (LFOC) onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Bocchino (center), SEN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force Scene Camera O... More

GUNNER's Mate 2nd Class Randy Thomas fires away from the 25mm cannon on the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD6) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001. KERNEL BLITZ is a large-scale amphibious landing exercise taking place in the vicinity of Camp Pendleton, Calif. Approximately 25 ships, 75 aircraft and 15,000 Sailor, Marines, solders, airman and Coast Guardsmen representing four nations are participating in the exercise

GUNNER's Mate 2nd Class Randy Thomas fires away from the 25mm cannon o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca... More

A RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile is launched after locking onto its target during a live fire missile exercise on board the USS BATAAN (LHD 5) (Wasp class)

A RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile is launched after locking onto its ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jimmy Lee, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) aircraft handling officer uses signal lamp as he directs a US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter landing onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

A US Navy (USN) aircraft handling officer uses signal lamp as he direc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force Scene Camera O... More

United States Marine Corps Corporal (CPL) Frank Guardado from North Ridge, California, assigned to Weapons Company (WCO), Battalion 2/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), mans an M-60 machine gun on the starboard aft elevator, aboard the USS BOXER (LHD 4)

United States Marine Corps Corporal (CPL) Frank Guardado from North Ri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Boxer (LHD 4) Country: Southern Pacific Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Logan Dmattus, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

Aboard the USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), a group of Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and their equipment load onto one of Assault Craft Unit Four's Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) for transport to one of the ships of the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)

Aboard the USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), a group of Marines from the 24th Mar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Martin Madock, USN Release St... More

A flight deck director for USS BATAAN (LHD 5) gets a CH-53E Super Stallion in the air as the heavy lift helicopter deploys with US Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) bound for the war zone in Afghanistan. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is operating in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A flight deck director for USS BATAAN (LHD 5) gets a CH-53E Super Stal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Johnny Bivera, USN Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

The United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) BARQUE EAGLE (WIX 327) passes the multi-purpose WASP class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) on the Hudson River during Fleet Week 2002. More than 6000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guard personnel aboard 22 ships - including six warships returning from deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, the war against terrorism - sailed into New York today for the 15th Annual Fleet Week 2002

The United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) BARQUE EAGLE (WIX 327) pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Hudson River, New York City State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major ... More

The US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) is tied securely to the pier as it awaits the full force of Hurricane Isabel. The KEARSARGE is undergoing maintenance and unable to leave Norfolk with the other 40 Naval ships. Hurricane Isabel, currently a Category 2 hurricane, made landfall near Cape Hatteras, North Carolina (NC), approximately 100 miles south of Norfolk

The US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS KEARSARGE (LH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael Pendergrass, Usn Release ... More

Five US Navy (USN) Blue Angles F/A-18C Hornet aerial demonstration team aircraft, fly with smoke trails activated, over the USN WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), in support of the Citys Sea and Sky Spectacular event, held at Jacksonville Beach, Florida (FL). (Substandard image)

Five US Navy (USN) Blue Angles F/A-18C Hornet aerial demonstration tea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Billy R. Mccall, USMC Release Status: Releas... More

A starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Assault Ship, USS WASP (LHD 1), moored to the pier during a four-day port visit to Valletta, Malta. The harbor and city skyline are visible in the background

A starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Assault Ship, US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Valletta Country: Malta (MLT) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) James E. Perkins, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

Two US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air Cushion vessels (LCAC-61 and LCAC-75) wait ashore to transport US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines and their gear back to the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2), in preparation to transit back to Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan (JPN), at the end of Amphibious Ready Group Exercises 2004 (ARGEX 04), a joint USMC and US Navy (USN) training exercise held in the Republic of Korea (KOR)

Two US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air Cushion vessels (LCAC-61 and LCAC-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Gregory A. Russell, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Fox Battery (F BTTY), 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment (2/3rd MAR), boards a US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) to transport back to the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2), in preparation to transit back to Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan (JPN), at the end of Amphibious Ready Group Exercises 2004 (ARGEX 04), a joint USMC and US Navy (USN) training exercise held in the Republic of Korea (KOR)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Fox Battery (F BTTY), 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Gregory A. Russell, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Port bow view of the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BOXER (LHD 4), showing Sailors manning the rails as the ship is assisted by commercial tugboats as it return home at Naval Base San Diego, California (CA), following a deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Port bow view of the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Danielle M. Sosa, USN Release Status: Relea... More

After relinquishing command of 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable, to Colonel (COL) Walter L. Miller, Jr., (not shown) COL Roy A. Arnold presents him with an original 31st MEU coin at a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) USS ESSEX (LHD 2)

After relinquishing command of 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Major Command Shown: III Marine Expeditionary Force Scene Camera Operator: SGT Cory A. Kelly, USMC Release Status: Releas... More

A North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) RIM-7M Sea Sparrow missiles is fired from the aft launcher aboard the US Navy (USN) WAPS CLASS; Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2) during a missile firing exercise conducted to satisfy the ships two-year requirement to test her defensive capabilities

A North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) RIM-7M Sea Sparrow missile...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Marvin E. Thompson Jr, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (center), the U.S. Secretary of Defense, meets with U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Marine Corps Marines aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2) during his stay in Singapore (SGP). (DoD photo by CPL. Gregory A Russell) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (center), the U.S. Secretary of Defen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Gregory A Russell, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The US Navy (USN) amphibious assault ship USS KEARSARGE (LHD-3) arrives in Souda Harbor for its first port visit since being deployed from its homeport of Norfolk, Virginia, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The US Navy (USN) amphibious assault ship USS KEARSARGE (LHD-3) arrive...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC) Scene Camera Operator: CIV Paul Farley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER (LHD 4), lower the Captain's Gig into the water. This Gig is a diesel-powered motorboat providing ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship transportation for the ships captain and his official guests

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USS Boxer LHD 4 Scene Camera Operator: PHAN James Bartels, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) MH-60S with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), delivers a cargo net full of humanitarian aid supplies onto the flight deck of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6). The aid is being distributed to victims of the tsunami on the western side of Sumatra

A US Marine Corps (USMC) MH-60S with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Uni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Scott L. Eberle, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 11 (HC-11) assigned to the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) Expeditionary Strike Group 5 (ESG-5), delivers much needed materials and supplies to the inhabitants of Meuloboh, Sumatra, in support of Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Combat Supp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Meulaboh State: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Major Command Shown: HC-11 Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Felix, Garza Jr., Usn Release Sta... More

US Navy (USN) Gunners Mate Second Class (GM2) Chad Hughes (left) and USN Gunners Mate SEAMAN (GMSN) Gabino Martinez (right) feed-out a belt-feed line of Mark 38 (MK-38) 25 mm machine gun ammunition during a live-fire training exercise onboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BOXER (LHD 4), while participating in Exercise TALISMAN SABRE, a joint US and Australian military forces exercise

US Navy (USN) Gunners Mate Second Class (GM2) Chad Hughes (left) and U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Boxer (LHD 4) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 James Bartels, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Stern view of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) shown underway with all eight US Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22 Osprey, Marine Tlitrotor Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 (VMX-22), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, North Carolina (NC), turning and ready for takeoff. VMX-22 is conducting the final operational test phase of the tiltrotor aircraft. The MV-22 is an advanced technology, vertical/short takeoff and landing (VSTOL) multipurpose tactical aircraft, and is scheduled to replace aging CH-46E Sea Knight and CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters currently in service

Stern view of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeremy L. Grisham, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) prepares to enter the well deck of the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS KEARSARGE (LHD-3). The KEARSARGE is on a regularly scheduled deployment, conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) prepares to enter the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Scene Major Command Shown: LHD-3 Scene Camera Operator: SGT Roman Yurek, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) AV-8B Harrier, Marine Attack Squadron-311 (VMA-311), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona (AZ), prepares for take off from the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER'S (LHD 4) flightdeck. The BOXER and Kitty Hawk Strike Group are participating in the third annual Joint Air and Sea Exercise (JASEX) 2005 with the US Air Force (USAF) and USMC in the Western Pacific. JASEX focuses on integrated joint training proficiency in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air and on land in response to a range of mission areas

A US Marine Corps (USMC) AV-8B Harrier, Marine Attack Squadron-311 (VM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Boxer (LHD 4) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: LHD-4 Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Paul Polach, Usn Release Status: Rel... More

Underway in formation at the start of exercises for PANAMAX 2005 are US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5), followed by the US Coast Guard (USCG) Famous Cutter Class Forward (WMEC 911), the USN High-Speed Vessel SWIFT (HSV 2), and in the background an unidentified USN Avenger Class Mine Countermeasures Vessel (MCM). PANAMAX 2005 is a multinational training exercise in defense of the Panama Canal involving 15 countries

Underway in formation at the start of exercises for PANAMAX 2005 are U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: JOC David Fliesen, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Marine Corps (USMC) Captain (CPT) Timothy E. Andrews, Pilot, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-162 (HMM-162) (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), makes a vertical take off in a USMC AV-8B Harrier from US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) enroute to King Faisal Air Base (AB), Jordan, for Infinite Moonlight 2005. Infinite Moonlight 2005 is a bilateral training mission between US Central Command forces and Jordanian military forces

US Marine Corps (USMC) Captain (CPT) Timothy E. Andrews, Pilot, Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Roman Yurek, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) SH-60 Seahawk helicopter, Sea Control Squadron 28 (HSC 28), Naval Air Station (NAS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA), prepares to pick up pallets of supplies from the USN high-speed vessel USS SWIFT (HSV 2) to bring back to the flightdeck of the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) underway in the Gulf of Mexico. The BATTANs involvement in the Hurricane Katrina Humanitarian Assistance Operations is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD)

A US Navy (USN) SH-60 Seahawk helicopter, Sea Control Squadron 28 (HSC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeremy L. Grisham, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

A US Navy (USN) MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter sling lifts two 500-gallon rubber bladders full of fresh drinking water from the flight deck of the USN Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5), while conducting Hurricane Katrina relief operations while underway in the Gulf of Mexico. The US Navy is taking part in Joint Task Force (JTF) Katrina, and is assisting in humanitarian assistance operations, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD)

A US Navy (USN) MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter sling lifts two 500-gallo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeremy L. Grisham, Usn Release Status: Re... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5) aboard a Landing Craft Utility (LCU-1656) craft participate in a stern gate marriage evolution, in the Gulf of Mexico, as part of the Hurricane Katrina humanitarian relief effort. The USN is currently involved in Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD)

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Pedro A. Rodriguez, Usn Release Status: R... More

US President George W. Bush meets with a crowd of Sailors, Soldiers and various volunteer relief organization personnel after returning to the Wasp Class, Amphibious Assault Ship, USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7). President Bush visited the ship while in New Orleans, Louisiana (LA) observing first hand the results of the rescue and recovery missions carried out by the military currently assisting in Joint Task Force Katrina hurricane relief efforts. The USN is currently involved in Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD)

US President George W. Bush meets with a crowd of Sailors, Soldiers an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

The US Navy (USN) Wasp class Amphibious Assault Ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2) (left) and the USN Austin class Amphibious Transport Dock Ship USS JUNEAU (LPD 10) (right) refuel simultaneously with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) underway replenishment oiler USNS WALTER S. DIEHL (T-AO 193)

The US Navy (USN) Wasp class Amphibious Assault Ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: LHD-2, LPD-10, T-AO 193 Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian P. Biller, USN Release Status: Release... More

On board the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2) US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are briefed in the ship's hangar bay before going ashore to provide assistance for recent mudslide victims on the Island of Leyte, Republic of the Philippines

On board the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 (Sw) James Evans Coyle, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

US Navy (USN) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class (HT3) Justin H. Wilkerson repairs a pneumatic air gun accessory onboard the USN Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) in the Atlantic Ocean. The WASP is currently conducting routine training operations

US Navy (USN) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class (HT3) Justin H. Wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Major Command Shown: LHD-1 Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Timothy Bensken, USN Release Status: ... More

US Navy (USN) Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class (AC2) Jeremy Guider (left) and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class (HM3) Jonathan Tillman and their band provide entertainment on the mess deck of the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7)

US Navy (USN) Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class (AC2) Jeremy Guider (le...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Bradley Dawson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the "Blackjacks" of the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 (HSC-21), drops munitions on the flight deck of the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) (not shown) during an ammo re-supply

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the "Blackjacks...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Mark Patterson II, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

The US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) crew crowds around the stage on a deck, as Captain (CAPT) Richard S. Callas is relieved by CAPT Michael A. Walley during a change of command

The US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Amanda M. Williams, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Assault Ship, USS WASP (LHD 1), USN Air Traffic Controller Third Class (AC3) Christopher Huffman updates the weather board in the air traffic control center aboard in the Air Traffic Control Center. The WASP is currently conducting routine operations in the Atlantic Ocean

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Assault Ship, USS WASP (LHD 1), U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Timothy Bensken, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), offload equipment and personnel from the US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Utility (LCU-1651) craft assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1, (ACU-1), Detachment Western Pacific, on the beach at Hat Yoa, Thailand, during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2006. The Exercise is an annual Multi-National joint exercise aimed at developing interoperability, strengthening relationships between services and developing cross-cultural understanding among participating nations. The USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2), is visible in the background

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditiona...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hat Yao, Sattahip State: Chon Buri Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian P. Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

The US Navy (USN) Military Sealift Command (MSC) Supply Class Fast Combat Support Ship USS ARCTIC (T-AOE 8) is seen from aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) as the two ships conduct a Underway Replenishment (UNREP) exercise. BATAAN is underway to participate in the Dutch-led Joint Caribbean Lion 2006 Exercise. Three US Navy ships with nearly 2,000 Sailors will join France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom and Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea. The training is designed to enhance relations and improve operational readiness among the nations

The US Navy (USN) Military Sealift Command (MSC) Supply Class Fast Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Pedro A. Rodriguez, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), GUNNER's Mates fire the 40mm saluting battery ceremonial cannon as part of their initial qualifications, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Stephen Oleksiak, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), US Vice President Richard B. Cheney, meets with USN Sailors following a rally to honor Sailors and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from Expeditionary Strike Group 1 (ESG-1), in San Diego, California (CA). During the visit, Vice President Cheney met with ESG-1 service members and thanked them for their support in the Global War on Terrorism and for providing humanitarian relief to Pakistan after an earthquake in 2005

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BONH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Joseph Gocong, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN), Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), Actress Halle Berry poses for pictures with the Ship's Officers and CHIEF PETTY Officers. Berry who plays"Storm"in the 20th Century Fox upcoming action, sci-fi movie"X-Men: The Last Stand,"visited with Sailors and embarked Marines during the opening day of Fleet Week New York 2006. The crew was also given a special sneak preview of the film before its worldwide release

Onboard the US Navy (USN), Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Valerie S. Guffey, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Actor Hugh Jackman (center), who plays Logan, aka"Wolverine"in the 20th Century Fox action, sci-fi movie"X-Men: The Last Stand,"poses for a group photograph with US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines embarked aboard the USN Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3). The star cast members are visiting with the ship during the opening day of Fleet Week New York 2006. The crew is also scheduled for a special sneak preview of the film before its worldwide release

Actor Hugh Jackman (center), who plays Logan, aka"Wolverine"in the 20t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Dennard Vinson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

US Navy (USN) CHIEF Storekeeper (SKC) Arthur Augustin (center), assigned to the USN Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), helps to prepare a meal for guests at the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen during a volunteer community relations project, during New York Fleet Week 2006. The Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen began in 1982 and is the major outreach program of the Church of the Holy Apostles. Fleet week activities include dozens of military demonstrations and displays throughout the week, as well as public visitation to many of the participating ships

US Navy (USN) CHIEF Storekeeper (SKC) Arthur Augustin (center), assign...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Robert Keilman, USN Release Status: Released to... More

Hundreds of spectators enjoy activities at pier 88 in New York City during Fleet Week New York 2006. The annual event provides an opportunity for citizens of New York City and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet US Navy (USN) Sailors and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, as well as witness first hand the latest capabilities of today's Navy and Marine Corps forces. The USN Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), is visible in the background

Hundreds of spectators enjoy activities at pier 88 in New York City du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 David P. Coleman, USN Release Status: Released ... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), the US Marine Corps (USMC) 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW) Band stands ready to perform for invited guests, during a sunset reception as a show of appreciation for New York during Fleet Week New York 2006 activities. Fleet Week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, including public tours to many of the participating ships

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Scene Camera Operator: LI3 Christen R. Nicholas, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), the US Marine Corps (USMC) 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs for invited guests, during a sunset reception as a show of appreciation for New York during Fleet Week New York 2006 activities. Fleet Week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, including public tours to many of the participating ships

Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class: Amphibious As...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Christopher Newsome, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate AIRMAN (ABAN) Pierre Toussaint, stationed aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), gives a lift to a student from Sacred Heart School during a community relations project in Boston, Massachusetts (MA). The USS KEARSARGE is in Boston to participate in activities and events in support of the 25th Annual Harborfest

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate AIRMAN (ABAN) Pierre Toussaint...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Finley Williams, USN Release Status: Releas... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Lance Coporal Joseph Donhue uses a Big Eyes telescope while standing watch from the signal bridge of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) as the ship transit through the Suez Canal, Egypt (EGY). The IWO JIMA is currently conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Lance Coporal Joseph Donhue uses a Big E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Amanda M. Williams, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) salute while they stand in formation before a parade during Boston Harborfest 2006. The annual event, attended by more than two million people, is a multi-day Fourth of July celebration featuring hundreds of events throughout the historic city

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Finley Williams, USN Release Status: Releas... More

060714-N-5917H-004 (Jul. 14, 2006)US Navy (USN) Fire Controlman First Class David Berry (left) buys snacks from the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER (LHD 4) snack bar.  The snack bar and the ship's store are vital morale boosters for the crew at sea.  The BOXER is currently operating off the coast of Southern California.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communications SPECIALIST SEAMAN Heather L. Hyatt (RELEASED)

060714-N-5917H-004 (Jul. 14, 2006)US Navy (USN) Fire Controlman First ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Boxer (LHD 4) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Heather L. Hyatt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marines come onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) while operating in the Red Sea Area of Responsibility (AOR)

US Marine Corps (USMC) 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marines co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joshua T. Rodriguez, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

US Navy (USN) Air Traffic Controller Third Class (AC3) Jesse Henson monitors the radar in the Amphibious Air Traffic Control Center (AATCC), aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7), while the USS IWO JIMA is off the coast of Beirut, Lebanon (LBN), assisting American citizens as they arrive onboard after being evacuated from Lebanon

US Navy (USN) Air Traffic Controller Third Class (AC3) Jesse Henson mo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joshua T. Rodriguez, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

060721-N-5914D-001 (Jul. 21, 2006)US Navy (USN) Aerographer's Mate Third Class Daniel Scites (rear) shows USN SEAMAN Olivia Mailander how to read weather charts aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER (LHD 4).  The BOXER is part of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 5 which is currently participating in the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California.U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Noel Danseco (RELEASED)

060721-N-5914D-001 (Jul. 21, 2006)US Navy (USN) Aerographer's Mate Thi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Boxer (LHD 4) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Noel Danseco, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

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