190222-M-ET529-0028 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2019) U.S.
190222-M-ET529-0028 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2019) U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), suspend dist... More
191119-N-NB544-1021 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2019) Daniel
191119-N-NB544-1021 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2019) Daniel Carlson, a tiger, photographs a UH-1Y Venom, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), from the amphibious transport dock ship... More
190116-M-QS181-0030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2019) Cpl.
190116-M-QS181-0030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2019) Cpl. Samantha Huhtala, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands in front of... More
190725-M-QP663-1009 ARABIAN GULF (July 25, 2019) U.S.
190725-M-QP663-1009 ARABIAN GULF (July 25, 2019) U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) stand at attention during a Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar graduation aboard the San Ant... More
190812-N-NB544-1030 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Aug. 12, 2019)
190812-N-NB544-1030 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Aug. 12, 2019) U.S. Navy Seaman Earl Gillard, from Charleston, S.C., mans the helm aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) as the ship transit... More
A Philippine Marine with the 17th Marine Corps Field
A Philippine Marine with the 17th Marine Corps Field Artillery Battalion pulls the lanyard to fire an M102 105 mm howitzer during exercise KAMANDAG 3 at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 15, 20... More
191119-N-NB544-1258 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2019) A
191119-N-NB544-1258 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2019) A UH-1Y Venom, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), flies over the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) du... More
A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault
A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5, lands at the Naval Education Training Center, Philippines, during exercise KAMANDAG 3, Oct. 18, 2019. KAMANDAG advances military modernization a... More
190508-M-HB658-0047 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2019) U.S.
190508-M-HB658-0047 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2019) U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Brandon Guess, the Scout Sniper Platoon corpsman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary... More
CARIBBEAN SEA (Aug. 24, 2016) – A Boatswain’s Mate
CARIBBEAN SEA (Aug. 24, 2016) – A Boatswain’s Mate aboard USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) oversees ballasting and deballasting operations while underway in the 4th Fleet Area of Operations (AOR). John P. Murtha is... More
190118-N-NB544-1082 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2019)
190118-N-NB544-1082 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) James Ling signals to MH-60S Seahawk pilots, assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat squadron 21 (HSC 21), during flight ope... More
190514-M-HB658-0022 PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII (May 14, 2019)
190514-M-HB658-0022 PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII (May 14, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jesus Delgado (right), an assistant gun chief with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU),... More
190725-M-QP663-1046 ARABIAN GULF (July 25, 2019) U.S.
190725-M-QP663-1046 ARABIAN GULF (July 25, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Juan Fuentes, the assistant operations chief with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), delivers a speec... More
190913-M-QP663-1023 RED SEA (Sept. 13, 2019) Sailors
190913-M-QP663-1023 RED SEA (Sept. 13, 2019) Sailors begin a chief petty officer pinning ceremony by presenting the colors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). The Boxer Amphib... More
190315-N-NB544-1040 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 15, 2019)
190315-N-NB544-1040 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 15, 2019) A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) takes off from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Jo... More
190626-N-NB544-1020 INDIAN OCEAN (June 26, 2019) U.S.
190626-N-NB544-1020 INDIAN OCEAN (June 26, 2019) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Karis Jackson, from Tulsa, Okla., assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rubs in seasoning onto ribs during meal preparation aboa... More
190719-N-NB544-1054 ARABIAN GULF (July 19, 2019) An
190719-N-NB544-1054 ARABIAN GULF (July 19, 2019) An AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) flies alongside the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26)... More
190815-M-QP663-1071 ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 15, 2019) Aviation
190815-M-QP663-1071 ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 15, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class James Ling salutes an AH-1Z Viper attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine ... More
191010-N-NB544-1111 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 10, 2019)
191010-N-NB544-1111 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 10, 2019) U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Lydia Gutierrez, from Dillon, Mont., assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, conducts a fresh water wash down of Landing Craft,... More
190329-N-NB544-1301 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 29, 2019)
190329-N-NB544-1301 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 29, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Rachel Johnson presents Rear Adm. Bill Byrne, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 15, with an Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 patch ... More
190618-N-NB544-1818 INDIAN OCEAN (June 18, 2019) Aviation
190618-N-NB544-1818 INDIAN OCEAN (June 18, 2019) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Ma Aung, from Yangon, Myanmar, signals to pilots of an UH-1Y Venom, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron ... More
190715-N-NB544-1051 GULF OF OMAN (July 15, 2019) U.S.
190715-N-NB544-1051 GULF OF OMAN (July 15, 2019) U.S. Navy Seaman Anthony Gillard, from Charleston, S.C., mans the helm aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). John P. Murtha is c... More
190921-M-QP663-1015 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 21, 2019) U.S.
190921-M-QP663-1015 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 21, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brandon Ballantyne, the communications maintenance chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), ... More
190124-N-NB544-1105 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2019) The
190124-N-NB544-1105 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2019) The Harpers Ferry-class amphibious landing dock ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) steams through the water behind the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment... More
191008-N-NB544-1345 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 8, 2019)
191008-N-NB544-1345 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 8, 2019) The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) transits alongside the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) during a replenish... More
190527-M-HB658-0111 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 27, 2019) U.S.
190527-M-HB658-0111 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 27, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony Reynoso, a flight line quality assurance representative with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine ... More
190526-M-ET529-0133 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2019) U.S.
190526-M-ET529-0133 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cody Kimball, a collateral duty inspector with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (ME... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2016) – A V22 Osprey, attached
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2016) – A V22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (VMM), prepares to land on the flight deck of USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) delivering a compliment of U.S. Marines... More
190917-M-QP663-1050 GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 17, 2019) Aviation
190917-M-QP663-1050 GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 17, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kevin McAdam guides an AH-1Z Viper helicopter, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11t... More
191001-N-NB544-1026 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 1, 2019)
191001-N-NB544-1026 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 1, 2019) Retail Services Specialist 2nd Class Tawian Buford, leftt, from Chicago, cuts the hair of Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Kevin Bentley, from Augusta, Ga., abo... More
190222-N-NB544-1009 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2019) The
190222-N-NB544-1009 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2019) The dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) transits alongside the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 2... More
190608-N-NB544-1303 ANDAMAN SEA (June 8, 2019) Aviation
190608-N-NB544-1303 ANDAMAN SEA (June 8, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Adam Harless, from Melbourne, Fla., signals the pilot of an SA-330J Puma helicopter assigned to the Lewis and Clark-... More
191001-N-NB544-1036 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 1, 2019)
191001-N-NB544-1036 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 1, 2019) Retail Services Specialist 2nd Class Niel Page, Tillar, Ark., reviews paperwork aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). John P. ... More
191021-N-NB544-1005 U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
191021-N-NB544-1005 U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 21, 2019) U.S. Navy Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Jarrett Andrewsschiro, left, from Houston, trains U.S. Navy Sailors during a Ship's Nautical... More
190817-N-NB544-1511 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 17, 2019) The
190817-N-NB544-1511 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 17, 2019) The guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) transits the Gulf of Aden in preparation for a replenishment-at-sea. McFaul is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet ar... More
190324-M-ET529-0042 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 24, 2019)
190324-M-ET529-0042 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 24, 2019) A U.S. Sailor aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), watches as the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishm... More
190813-N-NB544-1782 GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 13, 2019) U.S.
190813-N-NB544-1782 GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 13, 2019) U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate Seaman Anthony Malacane, right, from Auburndale, Fla., supports U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class James Ling, f... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gabriel Alcantar, a howitzer
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gabriel Alcantar, a howitzer section chief with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, waits to load a 105 mm high explosive round into a Philippine Ma... More
190323-N-NB544-1162 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 23, 2019)
190323-N-NB544-1162 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 23, 2019) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Yureck Vanhubbard, from Laupahoehoe, Hawaii, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team, exits a storage room du... More
A Philippine Marine, left, with the 17th Marine Corps
A Philippine Marine, left, with the 17th Marine Corps Field Artillery Battalion explains the functions of the M102 105 mm howitzer to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kenneth Gentry, center, and Sgt. Gabriel Alcantar, bo... More
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (Aug. 21, 2016) – Information
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (Aug. 21, 2016) – Information Systems Technician 1st Class Anthony Young, attached to USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), helps to roll up the sleeves of a youth during a community relations proje... More
190320-M-HB658-0011 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 20, 2019)
190320-M-HB658-0011 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 20, 2019) U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Justin Harris (left) with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), triages simulat... More
190911-N-NB544-1004 ARABIAN SEA (July 11, 2019) U.S.
190911-N-NB544-1004 ARABIAN SEA (July 11, 2019) U.S. Navy Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Austin Kaufman, from Oak Harbor, Wash., tracks the position of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport d... More
190330-M-HB658-0017 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 30, 2019)
190330-M-HB658-0017 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 30, 2019) U.S. Marines and Sailors load cargo into a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (... More
190911-N-NB544-1013 ARABIAN SEA (July 11, 2019) U.S.
190911-N-NB544-1013 ARABIAN SEA (July 11, 2019) U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Alejandro Cruz, left, from Coachella, Calif., and U.S. Navy Fire Controlman 2nd Class Abram Mathis, from Sacramento, Calif., man... More
190820-N-NB544-1039 RED SEA (Aug. 20, 2019) Hull Maintenance
190820-N-NB544-1039 RED SEA (Aug. 20, 2019) Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Benjamin Cascario uses a mallet to simulate a casualty during an engineering exercise aboard the amphibious transport dock ship ... More
U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing
U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, bivouac at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, during exercise KAMANDAG 3, Oct. 16, 2019. KAMANDAG advances... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (March 13, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk of
PACIFIC OCEAN (March 13, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, embarked aboard USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), conducts flight operations while the ship transits during a routine und... More
190718-M-QP663-1014 GULF OF ADEN (July 18, 2019) U.S.
190718-M-QP663-1014 GULF OF ADEN (July 18, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gabriel Alcantar, a field artillery cannoneer with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observ... More
190823-M-HB658-1173 RED SEA (Aug. 23, 2019) Marine
190823-M-HB658-1173 RED SEA (Aug. 23, 2019) Marine Corps Cpl. Dimas Alipazaga, left, a field artillery radar operator with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), ... More
190702-N-NB544-1071 GULF OF ADEN (July 1, 2019) U.S.
190702-N-NB544-1071 GULF OF ADEN (July 1, 2019) U.S. Navy Seaman Emily Welch, from Pelican Rapids, Minn., learns how to chain an aircraft during ground turns operations aboard the amphibious transport dock ship... More
191119-N-NB544-1223 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2019) Sailors,
191119-N-NB544-1223 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2019) Sailors, Marines, and their tigers observe an AH-1Z Viper, left, and a UH-1Y Venom, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), from th... More
190221-N-NB544-1021 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 21, 2019) Lt.
190221-N-NB544-1021 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 21, 2019) Lt. Megan Coughlin, center, the senior medical officer of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), provides feedback to... More
190702-N-NB544-1079 GULF OF ADEN (July 1, 2019) U.S.
190702-N-NB544-1079 GULF OF ADEN (July 1, 2019) U.S. Navy Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Kevin Walsh, left, from Tinley Park, Ill., trains Sailors on how to chain an aircraft to the flight deck... More
191020-M-QP663-1150 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 20, 2019)
191020-M-QP663-1150 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 20, 2019) U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sling load cargo beneath a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squ... More
A Philippine Marine with the 17th Marine Corps Field
A Philippine Marine with the 17th Marine Corps Field Artillery Battalion helps load a 155 mm high explosive round during a fire mission with U.S. Marines from Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Mar... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jacob Passini, a platoon
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jacob Passini, a platoon commander with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pulls the lanyard to fire an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer at Colonel Er... More
191127-N-NB544-2126 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 27, 2019) Mass
191127-N-NB544-2126 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 27, 2019) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danielle Baker, from Tulsa, Okla., captures a family reuniting during a homecoming gathering at Naval Base San Diego. John P... More
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Aug. 31, 2016) – Capt. Kevin
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Aug. 31, 2016) – Capt. Kevin Parker, commanding officer, and Capt. Anthony Roach, executive officer, of USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) escort Ambassador of the United States of America to Bar... More
190324-M-ET529-0016 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 24, 2019)
190324-M-ET529-0016 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 24, 2019) U.S. Sailors aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) calculate distance between the USS John P. Murtha and the ... More
190326-N-NB544-1005 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 26, 2019)
190326-N-NB544-1005 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 26, 2019) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Ma Aung, from Yangon, Myanmar, signals to AH-1Z Cobra pilots assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM)... More
190504-N-NB544-1115 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 4, 2019) Capt.
190504-N-NB544-1115 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 4, 2019) Capt. Kevin Lane, commanding officer of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), from Allentown, Pa., speaks with second ... More
190531-N-NB544-1031 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2019) The
190531-N-NB544-1031 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2019) The dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) transits alongside the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD ... More
190818-M-QP663-1004 BAB AL-MANDEB STRAIT (Aug. 18,
190818-M-QP663-1004 BAB AL-MANDEB STRAIT (Aug. 18, 2019) Lance Cpl. Samson Strother, assigned to Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), posts security with an M240B mac... More
191023-N-NB544-1020 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 23, 2019)
191023-N-NB544-1020 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 23, 2019) Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Tristan Twitchell, from Independence, Mo., uses the intelligence carry-on program in the command control center aboard the a... More
191024-N-NB544-1015 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 24, 2019)
191024-N-NB544-1015 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 24, 2019) Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) prepare a stretcher during a simulated mass casualty training evolution. The John... More
170601-N-FV739-012 SAN DIEGO (June 01, 2017) Col. Brian
170601-N-FV739-012 SAN DIEGO (June 01, 2017) Col. Brian Murtha (Ret), left, participates in the administration of the officer's oath for his son, 1st Lt. James Murtha's, right, promotion ceremony on the flight ... More
190527-N-NB544-1018 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 27, 2019) Hull
190527-N-NB544-1018 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 27, 2019) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Marc Paz, from Tampa, Fla., welds a door hinge aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murt... More
191118-N-NB544-1479 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 18, 2019) Chief
191118-N-NB544-1479 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 18, 2019) Chief Damage Controlman Vinicius Dias, from Nashua, N.H., explains how to use an emergency escape breathing device to tigers on the flight deck of the amphibiou... More
SAN DIEGO (April 25, 2020) Lt. Mary Coughlin, senior
SAN DIEGO (April 25, 2020) Lt. Mary Coughlin, senior medical officer , USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), from San Diego, right, demonstrates proper CPR technique while Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Fernando Mendez, fr... More
190218-N-NB544-1131 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2019) Marines
190218-N-NB544-1131 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2019) Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (REIN), secure a UH-1Y Huey during flight operations aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious tran... More
190813-N-NB544-1410 GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 13, 2019) A
190813-N-NB544-1410 GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 13, 2019) A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), lands on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS ... More
190807-M-HB658-1073 HAMAD, Qatar (Aug. 8, 2019) U.S.
190807-M-HB658-1073 HAMAD, Qatar (Aug. 8, 2019) U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) pose for a photo ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kenneth Gentry, a howitzer section
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kenneth Gentry, a howitzer section chief with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, waits to load a 105 mm high explosive round into a Philippine Mari... More
SAN DIEGO (March 14, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS
SAN DIEGO (March 14, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) perform the curl-up portion of the physical fitness assessment at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Special... More
A Philippine Marine with the 17th Marine Corps Field
A Philippine Marine with the 17th Marine Corps Field Artillery Battalion copies target data to relay to the howitzer gun line during exercise KAMANDAG 3 at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 15,... More
190324-M-QS181-0033 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 24, 2019)
190324-M-QS181-0033 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 24, 2019) A U.S. Sailor aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), signals to personnel aboard the Henry J. Kaiser-class un... More
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (Aug. 21, 2016) – Interior
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (Aug. 21, 2016) – Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Nicolas Hansen, attached to USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), cuts flooring tile for a kitchen during a community relations projec... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2016) – A V22 Osprey, attached
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2016) – A V22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (VMM), prepares to land on the flight deck of USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) delivering a compliment of U.S. Marines... More
190328-N-NB544-1047 ACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2019)
190328-N-NB544-1047 ACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2019) Marine Sgt. Cade Allen, from Bartlesville, Okla., sits in the gunner's seat of a UH-1Y Huey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced... More
San Diego (April 1, 2019) The USS John P. Murtha (LPD
San Diego (April 1, 2019) The USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) Chief's Mess holds a cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 126th Birthday of the Navy Chief Petty Officer rating on the ship's mess decks. USS John P. M... More
USS John P. Murtha Assets and Capabilities
190331-N-NB544-1001 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 31, 2019) Assets and capabilities of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport docking ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). (U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Communication Specia... More
190612-M-QS181-0039 VISAKHAPATNAM, INDIA (June 12,
190612-M-QS181-0039 VISAKHAPATNAM, INDIA (June 12, 2019) U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Sheamus Nakada (right) and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class James Sanders, both with Battalion Landing Team 3/... More
190921-N-NB544-1028 ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 21, 2019) Operations
190921-N-NB544-1028 ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 21, 2019) Operations Specialist Seaman Timothy Ellis looks through the "Big Eyes" aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) during a replenishm... More
190501-N-NB544-1114 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2019)
190501-N-NB544-1114 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2019) Quartermaster Seaman Ethan Brackett, from Collinsville, Okla., uses an Alidade to identify the bearing of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship US... More
190612-N-NB544-1089 VISAKHAPATNAM, India (June 12,
190612-N-NB544-1089 VISAKHAPATNAM, India (June 12, 2019) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Josemario Decastro, from Oceanside, Calif., assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Mu... More
190316-N-NB544-1054 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 16, 2019)
190316-N-NB544-1054 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 16, 2019) Landing craft air cushion 58 assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, approaches the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John ... More
190319-N-NB544-1019 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 19, 2019)
190319-N-NB544-1019 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 19, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jeremiah Miller, from Eunice, La., performs a dental cleaning aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John ... More
190327-N-NB544-1222 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 27, 2019)
190327-N-NB544-1222 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 27, 2019) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Joseph Ragoonath, from New York, connects a firehose to a P-100 fire pump to combat a simulated flooding casualty during a rescue ... More
190705-N-NB544-1097 GULF OF ADEN (July 5, 2019) UH-1Y
190705-N-NB544-1097 GULF OF ADEN (July 5, 2019) UH-1Y Venom 30, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), prepares to land aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha... More
190726-M-QR315-1065 ARABIAN GULF (July 26, 2019) Marines
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SAN DIEGO (April 3, 2019) Rear Adm. Joe Tynch III,
SAN DIEGO (April 3, 2019) Rear Adm. Joe Tynch III, commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific and Capt. Anthony Roach, commanding officer USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) review Roach’s award citation during ship’s ... More
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A Philippine Marine with the 17th Marine Corps Field Artillery Battalion looks through the sights on a U.S. Marine Corps M777 towed 155 mm howitzer at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, during exerci... More