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MV22 Osprey aircraft departs the USS Germantown (LSD-42). USS Germantown and USS Ashland (LSD 48) along with embarked Commander, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBORN) 11, Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 and elements of the 31... More
A Phalanx Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) fires rounds
A Phalanx Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) fires rounds during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group, c... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 23, 2019) Sailors and Marines,
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 23, 2019) Sailors and Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, preform Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques aboard the Whidbey I... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Sailors inspect a hose
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Sailors inspect a hose nozzle in preparation to participate in a firefighting drill aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of C... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 25, 2020) Chief Gunner's Mate
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 25, 2020) Chief Gunner's Mate Christopher White, from Niles, Ohio, directs Chief Information Systems Technician Michael Ervin, from San Diego, during a visit, board, search and seizure mov... More
Noncombatant evacuation exercise on Germantown
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 13, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors evaluate Gunnery Sgt. Luckner Desma, a motor transport chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and a native of Fort Laude... More
U.S. NAVAL BASE GUAM (Sept. 30, 2020) U.S. Marine Col.
U.S. NAVAL BASE GUAM (Sept. 30, 2020) U.S. Marine Col. Michael Nakonieczny, commanding officer of 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and a native of Buena Park, California, climbs a pilot ladder onto the dock... More
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (Nov. 17, 2019) Sailors man the
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (Nov. 17, 2019) Sailors man the rails aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship pulls out of Visakhapatnam, India, to start the sea-phase of Tige... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 08, 2020) Machinist's Mate 3rd
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 08, 2020) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Dylan Bailey, from Apple Valley, California, left, and Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Kenneth Levin, from Boston, prepare a fuel hose to refuel a MV-22B Osp... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) U.S. Marines with Command
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) U.S. Marines with Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, patrol forward after fast roping during visit, board, search and seizure training aboard Whidbey Island-class do... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 19, 2020) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 19, 2020) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Hunter Shields, an infantry Marine with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and a native of Mount Vern... More
Sailors fire M-9 pistols during a small-arms weapons
Sailors fire M-9 pistols during a small-arms weapons qualification shoot on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Gr... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 2, 2016) –A landing craft air
OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 2, 2016) –A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) approaches the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Read... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Reconnaissance Marines
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) move away from a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinfo... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 21, 2020) A M2 .50-caliber Browning
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 21, 2020) A M2 .50-caliber Browning machine gun is fired during a crew served weapons shoot aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Expeditionary Strike Group... More
SULU SEA (Oct. 17, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class
SULU SEA (Oct. 17, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Logan Ribble, from Tampa, Fla., observes the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Millinocket (T-EPF 3) and the Legend-class cutter USCGC Stratto... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Marines assigned to
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit carry a combat rubber raiding craft from the stern gate of the well deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship U... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Reconnaissance Marines
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) cut through a metal plate during a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) mi... More
200321-N-RU810-1075 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020)
200321-N-RU810-1075 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), San Antonio-class dock landing ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS German... More
A U.S. Marine and Sailors move equipment during a
A U.S. Marine and Sailors move equipment during a replenishment at sea on the flight deck of the USS Green Bay (LPD 20), Pacific Ocean, Aug. 31, 2016. Helicopters from the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) carried s... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Marines assigned to
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit return with combat rubber raiding craft off the stern gate of the well deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing shi... More
200321-N-RU810-1228 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020)
200321-N-RU810-1228 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), San Antonio-class dock landing ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS German... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy sailor Sub Lt. Jake Hunt prepares to rig water barriers during amphibious operations in the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germant... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 18, 2020) U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 18, 2020) U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob Muirhead, a combat engineer with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and a native of Grand Island, Neb... More
160922-N-BB269-294 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2016)
160922-N-BB269-294 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2016) Fire Controlman Amanda Thompson, assigned to the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), fires a shot line to the Military S... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 1, 2016) –Logistics Specialist
OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 1, 2016) –Logistics Specialist Seaman Nicholas J. Braner, left, and Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Maretta S. Stubbs, hoist the Ensign on the stern of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germa... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 23, 2020) Lance Cpl. Luis Pasarell,
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 23, 2020) Lance Cpl. Luis Pasarell, a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and a native of Fajardo, Puerto Rico, prepares to ... More
Sailors participate in crane operations during the
Sailors participate in crane operations during the on-load of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is forward-deployed and assigne... More
U.S. Public Affairs Chief Drew J. Giblin speaks with
U.S. Public Affairs Chief Drew J. Giblin speaks with U.S. Marines and Sailors during a volunteer event at the Visakhapatnam Government Home for Girls as part of exercise Tiger TRIUMPH in Visakhapatnam, India on... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2020) The amphibious assault
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2020) The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the open ocean. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th F... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 24, 2020) A U.S. Marine with
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 24, 2020) A U.S. Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) holds a guidon during guidon manual practice aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Exp... More
PUERTO PRINCESA (Oct. 15, 2019) U.S. Navy Chaplain,
PUERTO PRINCESA (Oct. 15, 2019) U.S. Navy Chaplain, Lt. Cmdr. Jason Sluder, from Seneca, S.C., assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), shows a picture of his family to ch... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 10, 2020) U.S. Marines with Battalion
OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 10, 2020) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to drive a light armored vehicle during exercise Noble Fury 21.... More
160225-N-KB426-064WHITE BEACH OKINAWA (Feb. 23, 2016)
160225-N-KB426-064WHITE BEACH OKINAWA (Feb. 23, 2016) – Quartermaster 3rd Class Sean M. Blakeney, heaves a halyard aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is assigned to the Bonh... More
MANILA BAY (Oct. 11, 2019) U.S. Marines with Bravo
MANILA BAY (Oct. 11, 2019) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, depart the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), in a combat rubber raiding “reconnaissance” c... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2020) Engineman 2nd Class
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2020) Engineman 2nd Class Michael Costanzo, from Conroe, Texas, left, and Chief Engineman Triet Le, from Los Angeles, California, conduct repairs on the Ship Service Diesel Generator ab... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 23, 2020) U.S. Marine Pfc. Rocky
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 23, 2020) U.S. Marine Pfc. Rocky Misco, a machine gunner with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and a native of Chicago, Illinois, ai... More
161013-N-BB269-118 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 13, 2016)
161013-N-BB269-118 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 13, 2016) Sailors handle a messenger line during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown,... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 01, 2020) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 01, 2020) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Bryan Miller, from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, right, gives M38 training to Royal New Zealand Navy Sailor Leading Electronic Warfare Specialist Jesse James Mate... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 16, 2016) – Marines, assigned
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 16, 2016) – Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to launch from the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) in a landing c... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 30, 2020) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 30, 2020) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Noah Ortega, a native of Grand Terrace, California, and Lance Cpl. Mario Rivera III, a native of Corpus Christi, Texas, both infantry Marines with Golf Comp... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2020) A U.S. Marine with
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2020) A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fires a M9A1 9 mm service pistol during a pistol shoot aboard dock lan... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 15, 2016) – Marines, assigned
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 15, 2016) – Marines, assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rappel from an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the “Island Knigh... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sep. 5, 2020) Force Reconnaissance
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sep. 5, 2020) Force Reconnaissance Marines with Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), call in information for a simulated casualty evacuation during a simulated Visit, Board, S... More
PHILLIPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2020) U.S. Marines with Battalion
PHILLIPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2020) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and a U.S. Navy Sailor fire an M240B medium machine gun during a night ... More
181119-N-IO414-1086 SASEBO, Japan (November 19, 2018)
181119-N-IO414-1086 SASEBO, Japan (November 19, 2018) Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, commander of U.S. Forces Japan, shakes hands with Cmdr. Jimmie Jensen, commanding officer of the amphibious dock landing ship US... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 21, 2019) U.S. Navy Sailors bid
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 21, 2019) U.S. Navy Sailors bid farewell to the Indian Military personnel during a passenger transfer from the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during Tiger TRI... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 3, 2020) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 3, 2020) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alfredo Torres, an infantry Marine with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and a native of Apple Valley, California, hydrates ... More
NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 11, 2020) Cpl. Matthew Dekam,
NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 11, 2020) Cpl. Matthew Dekam, a radio operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), patrols during military operations in urban terrain rehearsals. Th... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 21, 2020) A U.S. Navy Sailor
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 21, 2020) A U.S. Navy Sailor embarked on dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 21, 2019) U.S. Marines from 2nd
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 21, 2019) U.S. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, return in U.S. assault amphibious vehicles to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Sailors heave line
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Sailors heave line during amphibious operations in the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Stri... More
Sailors heave a line aboard the amphibious dock landing
Sailors heave a line aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship pulls into White Beach, Okinawa. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, commanded by Capt. Hei... More
160827-N-BB269-150 OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 27, 2016) Sailors
160827-N-BB269-150 OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 27, 2016) Sailors monitor the ship’s voyager management system during a nighttime anchoring evolution aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ger... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2020) A Marine with Company
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2020) A Marine with Company C, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, walks by Landing Craft, Utility 1633 in the well deck of the Whidbey I... More
Noncombatant evacuation exercise on Germantown
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 13, 2020) U.S. Marine Cpl. Yovani Menjivar, a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and a native of Simi Valley, California, cau... More
Sailors prepare to chock and chain a CH-53E Super Stallion,
Sailors prepare to chock and chain a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), as it lands on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) durin... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2020) Small caliber action
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2020) Small caliber action team members observe a U.S. Mark VI patrol boat sail in the Philippine Sea as seen from the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). G... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) A Force Reconnaissance
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sets security during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure drills aboard LSD 42. Germantown, p... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 30, 2019) Religious Programs
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 30, 2019) Religious Programs Specialist 1st Class Mauricio Melo, from Cali, Columbia, greets Lt. Kimberley Engols, from Sierra-Vista, Arizona before services aboard the Whidbey Island-clas... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) A AH-1Z Viper helicopter
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) A AH-1Z Viper helicopter assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) waits on the flight deck aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germant... More
SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 19, 2020) Machinist's Mate 3rd
SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 19, 2020) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Kenneth Levin, from Boston, prepares to remove a handle from an expired carbon dioxide bottle onboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germanto... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 15, 2020) An American flag is
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 15, 2020) An American flag is flown atop a U.S. Navy rigid-hull inflatable boat assigned to dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a reconnaissance and surveillance mission. Germ... More
SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 19, 2020) Machinist's Mate 3rd
SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 19, 2020) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Kenneth Levin, from Boston, removes a handle from an expired carbon dioxide bottle onboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42)... More
ANDAMAN SEA (Nov. 09, 2019) Sailors move cargo aboard
ANDAMAN SEA (Nov. 09, 2019) Sailors move cargo aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 05, 2020) Sailors observe a CH-47
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 05, 2020) Sailors observe a CH-47 Chinook assigned to the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force as it prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the Whidbey I... More
MANILA BAY (Oct. 11, 2019) U.S. Navy Sailors from the
MANILA BAY (Oct. 11, 2019) U.S. Navy Sailors from the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) ride a rigid-hull inflatable boat towards the Philippine navy ship BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602)... More
SULU SEA (Oct. 18, 2019) U.S. Navy Gunner's mates observe
SULU SEA (Oct. 18, 2019) U.S. Navy Gunner's mates observe the U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class cutter USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) from aboard the U.S. Navy Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD ... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sep. 5, 2020) An Amphibious Reconnaissance
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sep. 5, 2020) An Amphibious Reconnaissance Marine with the Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), uses the android tactical assault kit during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 29, assigned to Naval
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 29, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, transports equipment from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) in preparation for an amphibious landing exercise du... More
PHILLIPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2020) U.S. Marines with Battalion
PHILLIPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2020) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire an M240B medium machine gun during a night shoot aboard dock landi... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 21, 2019) U.S. Marines from 2nd
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 21, 2019) U.S. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, return in U.S. assault amphibious vehicles to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2020) Marines with the security
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2020) Marines with the security platoon of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Raid Force provide security for their fellow Marines during a visit, board, search and seiz... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy sailor Able Leading Electronic Warfare Specialist Jesse James Matekuare observes U.S. Navy Mark VI patrol boat from Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned to... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 21, 2019) U.S. Sailors assist U.S.
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 21, 2019) U.S. Sailors assist U.S. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, during their return in U.S. assault amphibious vehicles to the ... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 23, 2020) U.S. Marines with Battalion
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 23, 2020) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) move forward during a dry run aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (... More
160829-N-BB269-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2016) Ship’s
160829-N-BB269-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2016) Ship’s Serviceman Seaman Yanet Sebastian, from Greenville, S.C., right, assists with purchases in the ship’s store aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious doc... More
161003-N-BB269-009 MANILA, Philippines (Oct. 3, 2016)
161003-N-BB269-009 MANILA, Philippines (Oct. 3, 2016) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) departs Manila, Republic of the Philippines, after a port visit. Germantown, ... More
161019-N-BB269-325 SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Oct. 19,
161019-N-BB269-325 SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Oct. 19, 2016) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) showcase weaponry to U.S. ambassador to Cambodia William A. Heidt, third from right, in th... More
The pilots and aircrew of a UH-1Y Huey Venom utility
The pilots and aircrew of a UH-1Y Huey Venom utility helicopter, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare for a personnel transfer on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS... More
ABOARD USS GREEN BAY (LPD-20), At Sea, (Aug. 31, 2016)–
ABOARD USS GREEN BAY (LPD-20), At Sea, (Aug. 31, 2016)– Navy Capt. Nathan J. Moyer, commanding officer of the USS Green Bay (LPD-20), center, and Capt. Thomas E. Shultz, executive officer of the USS Green Bay (... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 27, 2019) Sailors, from the Naval
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 27, 2019) Sailors, from the Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, work on a landing craft, air cushion’s engine aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, pa... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 10, 2019) U.S. Navy Sailors aboard
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 10, 2019) U.S. Navy Sailors aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) observe the Philippine Navy ship BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602) sail in preparation for a ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2020) The Whidbey Island-class
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2020) The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) transits. Germantown, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7t... More
APRA HABOR (March 21, 2020) Landing Craft, Utility
APRA HABOR (March 21, 2020) Landing Craft, Utility 1666 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 approaches amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during amphibious operations. Amphibious assault ship USS Amer... More
Quartermaster 2nd Class Melvin Noble, from Baltimore,
Quartermaster 2nd Class Melvin Noble, from Baltimore, plots the ship’s movement on a position chart on the bridge of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship departs from Commander F... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 29, 2019) Chief Personnel Specialist
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 29, 2019) Chief Personnel Specialist Melissa Colon, from Fajardo, Puerto Rico, practices self-defense techniques taught by Marine Corps martial arts instructors with the Marines, from 2nd ... More
NAKAGUSUKU BAY, Japan (Feb. 4, 2016) –Boatswain’s Mate
NAKAGUSUKU BAY, Japan (Feb. 4, 2016) –Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Trevor Mink uses a Navy firefighting thermal imager (NFTI) during a main space fire drill aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD... More
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Daniel Johnson, from Genoa,
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Daniel Johnson, from Genoa, Ill., takes the Navy-wide Petty Officer 2nd Class advancement exam on the mess decks of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown. Germantown is part... More
SULU SEA (Oct. 18, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class
SULU SEA (Oct. 18, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Kevin Dunlavey, assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), watches a Philippine Navy AW-109 helicopter lift off from the ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 07, 2020) Cpl. Andrew Rath, from
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 07, 2020) Cpl. Andrew Rath, from Portland, Oregon, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit gives M240B machine gun training to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers aboard Whidbey... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) U.S. Navy Mark VI patrol
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) U.S. Navy Mark VI patrol boat sails in the Philippine Sea during amphibious operations. Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit te... More
Operations Specialist Seaman Juan Londono, from Morristown,
Operations Specialist Seaman Juan Londono, from Morristown, N.J., tracks surface contacts on the bridge of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship returns to Commander Fleet Activit... More
Lt. David Smith, from Nacogdoches, Texas, scans for
Lt. David Smith, from Nacogdoches, Texas, scans for surface contacts through the ‘big eyes’ binoculars on the bridge wing of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship prepares to arri... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) A Japan Ground Self-Defense
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldier moves gear to a CH-47 Chinook assigned to the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on the flight deck abo... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 23, 2020) U.S. Marines with Battalion
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 23, 2020) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) wait for instructions during a dry run aboard dock landing ship USS Ger... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) U.S. Sailors heave
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) U.S. Sailors heave line for Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 in the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). ... More
APRA HARBOR, Guam (Sept. 20, 2016) Amphibious assault
APRA HARBOR, Guam (Sept. 20, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit depart the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 1, 2020) U.S. Marines with Battalion
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 1, 2020) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) carry ammunition boxes aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 04, 2019) Sailors and Marines,
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 04, 2019) Sailors and Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines currently assigned to 3D Marine Division, guide amphibious assault vehicles (AAV), into the well deck aboard the Whidbey Islan... More