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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Operation Damayan, US Navy Photogrpah
Aviation Boastwain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Angelo Mack of Gulfport, Mississippi, and Chief Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Aaron Young of Minneapolis Minnesota, carry US AID relief supplies unloaded from MV22 O... More
MV22 Osprey aircraft departs the USS Germantown (LSD-42)
MV22 Osprey aircraft departs the USS Germantown (LSD-42) during Operation Damayan. The USS Germantown with embarked Commander, Amphibious Squadron eleven, USS Ashland (LSD-46), with elements from the 31st Marin... More
MANILA BAY (Oct. 13, 2019) The Philippine Navy ship
MANILA BAY (Oct. 13, 2019) The Philippine Navy ship BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602) at anchor during exercise KAMANDAG 3. The Germantown is participating in KAMANDAG 3, a Philippine-led, bilateral exercise with the ... More
Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Sydney Stewart, from New York
Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Sydney Stewart, from New York City, directs Landing Craft Air Cushion 47, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, as it lands on Blue Beach, Okinawa, during an equipment onload for the amphibiou... More
USS Germantown (LSD-42) departs White Beach Naval Facility
USS Germantown (LSD-42) departs White Beach Naval Facility en-route to the Republic of the Philippines. The ship, homeported in Sasebo, embarked sailors, Marines, equipment and supplies in support of Operation ... More
SINGAPORE (Oct. 29, 2019) Electronics Technician 3rd
SINGAPORE (Oct. 29, 2019) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Rhys Snyder, assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), sorts donated items at the “Tanglin Family Hub” Salvation ... More
SANTA RITA, Guam (March 20, 2020) Sailors offload an
SANTA RITA, Guam (March 20, 2020) Sailors offload an empty rolling airframe missile tub onboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike G... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers load gear on a CH-47 Chinook assigned to the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on the flight deck aboar... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion 47, assigned to Naval Beach
Landing Craft Air Cushion 47, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, departs Blue Beach, Okinawa during an equipment on-load for the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Pele... More
VISAKHAPATNAM (Nov. 15, 2019) The Whidbey Island-class
VISAKHAPATNAM (Nov. 15, 2019) The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) Sailors and Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, partici... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2020) Sailors prepare to hook
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2020) Sailors prepare to hook cargo to an Aerospatiale SA 330J Puma from dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea aboard Whidb... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Landing Craft, Utility
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Landing Craft, Utility 1666 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 prepares to enter the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during amphibio... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 18, 2019) U.S. Marines, from 2nd
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 18, 2019) U.S. Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, gather on a landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, in p... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 23, 2019) Chief Quartermaster Richard
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 23, 2019) Chief Quartermaster Richard M. Wells gives M9 pistol familiarization training aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Command... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 05, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 05, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers and Japan Maritime Self Defense Soldiers arrive on the flight deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 4... More
160211-N-KB426-038 EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 11,
160211-N-KB426-038 EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 11, 2016) – Lance Cpl. Kenneth Rodriguez, right, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), advises Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Ian P. Sarreal on how to ... More
Ensign Joseph Tripodo, from Orange County, N.Y., climbs
Ensign Joseph Tripodo, from Orange County, N.Y., climbs a ladder while participating in visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 04, 2020) Marines with Force
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 04, 2020) Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit take down a suspect during a visit, board, search and seizure training event aboard the Whidbey Island-cl... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020) America-class amphibious
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020) America-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), left, and aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) sail in formation in the Philippine Sea, as seen from Whidbe... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Landing Craft, Utility
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 enters the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Am... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) Sailors standby to
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) Sailors standby to launch Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 from the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). G... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 22, 2019) Sailors aboard the Whidbey
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 22, 2019) Sailors aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) participate in a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198).... More
PHILLIPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2020) U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate
PHILLIPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2020) U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate Seaman Lillian Conti, from Providence, Rhode Island, performs weekly maintenance checks on a MK-38 25mm machine gun system aboard the Whidbey Island-class ... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 25, 2020) Sailors heave line for
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 25, 2020) Sailors heave line for a landing craft utility assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, in the well deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Ge... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2020) America-class amphibious
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2020) America-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), left, dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), and fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO ... More
Sailors lower a Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from
Sailors lower a Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise Blue Chromite. Blue Chromite is an amphibious training exercise conducted with the... More
PHIBLEX - US Navy Photo
Seaman Donvito Degrazia, from Winnemucca, Nev., mans the rails aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship departs Subic Bay, Philippines for Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 24, 2019) Marines, from 2nd Battalion,
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 24, 2019) Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, prepare ammunition rounds for a .50-caliber machine gun shoot aboard the U.S. Navy Wh... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 19, 2020) Sailors aboard the Whidbey
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 19, 2020) Sailors aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepare for flight quarters to receive a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Island Knigh... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 07, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 07, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers receive M4 carbine training from Lance Cpl. Caleb Perez, from Amarillo, Texas, center, and Lance Cpl. Esau Angdiana, from Salt Lake City, ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) Lt. Nathan Newman,
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) Lt. Nathan Newman, from Champaign, Ill., calculates distance from fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during a replenishment at sea via sextant. Germantown, part of A... 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
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Marines assigned to
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit return to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), on Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned to Nav... More
SULU SEA (Oct. 17, 2019) Seaman Dean Wathan stands
SULU SEA (Oct. 17, 2019) Seaman Dean Wathan stands look out watch on the bridge aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during DIVTACS (division tactics) as part of Maritime Tr... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 18, 2019) U.S. Marines, from 2nd
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 18, 2019) U.S. Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, gather on a landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, in p... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Whidbey Island-class
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) lowers the stern gate during amphibious operations. Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st M... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Sailors practice hose
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Sailors practice hose handling techniques in a firefighting drill aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Commander, Amphibio... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 05, 2020) Boatswain's Mate 2nd
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 05, 2020) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class John King, from Eastlake, Ohio, Florida, directs a CH-47 Chinook, assigned to the Amphibious Readiness Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense For... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Presley White, from Winter Haven, Florida fires line to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during a replenishment at sea. Germantown, par... More
Sailors pull a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) carrying
Sailors pull a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) carrying Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), into the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during amphib... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 17, 2016) – Marines, assigned
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 17, 2016) – Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) in the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown ... 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 preforms maintenance checks on a float coat on Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned... 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
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
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
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
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
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
Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Cody Manjarrez, from Lancaster,
Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Cody Manjarrez, from Lancaster, Calif., right, and Gunner’s Mate Seaman Denny Manson, from Lynwood, Wash., left, fire a shot line from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LS... 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
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
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
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
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) 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
Chief Warrant Officer Steve Pelon, assigned to the
Chief Warrant Officer Steve Pelon, assigned to the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), inspects the material condition of inflatable MK-1 life preservers aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Culinary Specialist 3rd
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Smith, from Lumberton, N.C., stirs mash potatoes aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 31, 2020) Machinist's Mate 3rd
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 31, 2020) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Dylan Bailey, from Applevalley, California, prepares a fuel hose during flight operations on the flight deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landin... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 09, 2020) Chief Quartermaster
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 09, 2020) Chief Quartermaster Eric Davis, from Glendale, Arizona, guides Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 into the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock lan... More