A Marine from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
A Marine from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) take part in a live fire exercise on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). The 31st MEU are embarked onboard Peleliu, and the... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion 29, assigned to Naval Beach
Landing Craft Air Cushion 29, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, prepares to land on Blue Beach, Okinawa during an equipment on-load for the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part... More
Sailors heave a mooring line aboard the amphibious
Sailors heave a mooring line aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship arrives in White Beach, Okinawa. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, commanded by C... More
Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1666, assigned to Naval
Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1666, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, embarks the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise Blue Chromite. Blue Chromite is an amphi... More
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), depart the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) in combat rubber raiding crafts (CRRC) during amphibious operation... More
Quartermaster Seaman James Branighan, from Allen, Texas,
Quartermaster Seaman James Branighan, from Allen, Texas, takes a navigational bearing on the bridge wing of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship arrives at White Beach, Okinawa. ... More
An MV-22 Osprey assigned the 31st Marine Expeditionary
An MV-22 Osprey assigned the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) Aviation Combat Element (ACE), prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the lead ship in the Pel... More
Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu
Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) observe a V-22A Osprey, from Marine Medium Tilitrotor Squadron 262 (VMM 262), as it lands during routine flight operations. Peleliu, embarked by Ex... More
Members of the Anti-terrorism Training Team (ATTT)
Members of the Anti-terrorism Training Team (ATTT) detain Senior Chief Fire Controlman Irvin Hay, from Tacoma, Wash., during a simulated bomb threat exercise in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship... More
Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Naval
Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise Blue Chromite. Blue Chromite is an amphi... More
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and their families are given a tour of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) before the ship departs for an underway exercise. Germant... More
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) arrives at White Beach, Okinawa. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (#PELARG14), commanded by Capt. Heidi Agle, and is conducting j... More
A V-22A Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, from Marine Medium
A V-22A Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (VMM 262), lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during flight deck qualification exercises. Pe... More
Sailors heave a mooring line aboard the amphibious
Sailors heave a mooring line aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship arrives in White Beach, Okinawa. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, commanded by C... 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
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) comes along side the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) for a replenishment-at-sea. Germantown is part o... More
A V-22A Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
A V-22A Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 lands on the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during routine flight operations. Peleliu is the lead ship in the Peleliu Amphibious Ready... 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
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise Blue Chromite. Blue Chromite is... More
Operations Specialist Seaman Juan Londono, from Dover,
Operations Specialist Seaman Juan Londono, from Dover, N.J., monitors surface contacts on the bridge of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship departs Commander Fleet Activity Sase... More
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part o... 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
Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV), assigned to the
Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV), assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), depart the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an equipment offload. Germantown ... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) arrives
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) arrives at White Beach, Okinawa. Peleliu is the lead ship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (#PELARG14), commanded by Capt. Heidi Agle, and is conducting join... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, lowers food and supplies onto the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a Vertical Re... More
Sailors heave a mooring line aboard the amphibious
Sailors heave a mooring line aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship departs White Beach, Okinawa. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (#PELARG14), comma... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 29, assigned to Naval
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 29, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, prepares to embark the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an equipment on-load from White Bea... More
Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS
Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) receive a fuel probe during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-A... More
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embarks the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Peleliu Am... More
An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise Blue Chromite. Blue Chrom... More
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Taylor Lewis, left,
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Taylor Lewis, left, from Baltimore, fires an M-16 assault rifle with the supervision of Cpl. Wilfredo Pedrosa, from Clermont, Fla., assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, durin... More
Seaman Marcelo Arriaga, from San Antonio, front, and
Seaman Marcelo Arriaga, from San Antonio, front, and Seaman Salvador Marquez, from San Diego, heave a mooring line to secure Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1666, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, in the well d... More
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter, assigned to the Japanese
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter, assigned to the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) following a personnel transfer ... More
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to depart the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) in combat rubber raiding crafts (CRRC) during amphibiou... 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 the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during am... More
A landing craft utility (LCU) from Naval Beach Unit
A landing craft utility (LCU) from Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 navigates at sunset while returning to the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) after conducting a scheduled beach raid exercise. Peleliu is th... More
An Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk, assigned to the 33rd
An Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk, assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, launches from the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready ... More
Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)
Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) and Sailors, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), carry a simulated injured patient from a JGSDF CH-47 Chinook to the s... More
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Robert Mclymont, from Miramar,
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Robert Mclymont, from Miramar, Fla., right, mans the rails aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship departs Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo. Germa... More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship
Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) participate in a Search and Rescue (SAR) training exercise. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (#PELARG14) and ... More
Marines from 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board
Marines from 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board a MH-60S "Knighthawk," from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two One (HSC-21), during a routine fast rope exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Pe... More
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, prepare to embark the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an equipment on-load for exerc... More
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part o... More
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an equipment offload. Germanto... More
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Magdalena Lopez (right),
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Magdalena Lopez (right), from Apple Valley, Calif., trains Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Bridger Moe (left), from Eureka, Calif., how to properly use a thermal imager to scan for hotspots ... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 29, assigned to Naval
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 29, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) for an equipment on-load at White Beach, Okinawa. Ger... More
A landing craft utility (LCU) from Naval Beach Unit
A landing craft utility (LCU) from Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 exits the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). NBU 7 is currently embarked with the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (#PELARG14... More
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to embark the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) in combat rubber raiding crafts (CRRC) during amphibiou... More
A V-22A Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, from Marine Medium
A V-22A Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (VMM 262), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during flight deck qualification exercis... More
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) returns to Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) after completing her fall patrol. Germantown is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of respon... More
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Brian Potter, from Buffalo,
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Brian Potter, from Buffalo, New York, signals to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, as food and supplies are placed on the flight deck... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 47, assigned to Naval
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 47, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready G... More
A Marine from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
A Marine from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) takes part in a live fire exercise on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). The 31st MEU is embarked onboard Peleliu, the lea... More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship
Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) participate in a Search and Rescue (SAR) training exercise. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (#PELARG14) and ... More
A V-22A Osprey, from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
A V-22A Osprey, from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (VMM 262), taxis on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the lead ship in the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, ... More
Two MH-60S Sea Hawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron
Two MH-60S Sea Hawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 and a V-22A Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 prepare for take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Pe... More
A CH-53 Super Stallion, from Marine Medium Tiltrotor
A CH-53 Super Stallion, from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (VMM 262), prepares for takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the lead ship in the Peleliu... More
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) departs White Beach, Okinawa. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (#PELARG 14) and along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are... More
Two assault amphibious vehicle, from the 31st Marine
Two assault amphibious vehicle, from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, participates in a scheduled beach raid exercise. The 31st MEU is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (#PELARG14) and is conducting... More
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Robert Mclymont, from Miramar,
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Robert Mclymont, from Miramar, Fla., directs an UH-1Y Huey helicopter, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), as it lands on the flight deck of the amphibious dock land... More
A V-22A Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, from Marine Medium
A V-22A Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (VMM 262), lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during flight deck qualification exercises. Pe... More
Quartermaster 3rd Class Joshua Boettcher, from West
Quartermaster 3rd Class Joshua Boettcher, from West St. Paul, Minn., tracks a surface contact on the bridge wing of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship arrives at White Beach, O... More
Landing craft utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Assault
Landing craft utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, makes its approach to the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu, embarked by Expeditionary Strike Group 7 Co... More
Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)
Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) carry a simulated injured patient from a JGSDF CH-47 Chinook to the medical ward of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a Me... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) disembark the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) following a scheduled deployment. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Rea... More
Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV), assigned to the
Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV), assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embark the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphi... More
Hospitalman Ellen Alvarez, from New York City, performs
Hospitalman Ellen Alvarez, from New York City, performs a routine dental cleaning aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (#PELA... More
An amphibious assault vehicle, attached to the 31st
An amphibious assault vehicle, attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the lead ship in the Peleliu Amphibious Rea... More
A Humvee, from Naval beach Unit (NBU) 7, disembarks
A Humvee, from Naval beach Unit (NBU) 7, disembarks a landing craft utility (LCU) during a scheduled beach raid exercise. NBU 7 is currently embarked with the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (#PELARG14) and cond... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 29, assigned to Naval
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 29, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) for an equipment on-load at White Beach, Okinawa. Ger... More
Landing craft utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Assault
Landing craft utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, makes its approach to the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the lead ship in the Peleliu Amphibious R... More
A Sailor from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC)
A Sailor from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 watches from a MH-60S Sea Hawk as the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) sails into open water as part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (PELAR... More
Sailors lower Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Matthew Stout,
Sailors lower Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Matthew Stout, from Atwater, Calif., into the water during a Search and Rescue (SAR) training exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) wh... More
A V-22A Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, from Marine Medium
A V-22A Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (VMM 262) takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the lead ship in the Peleliu ... More
Lt. j.g. Danielle Smith, from Beaufort, S.C., tracks
Lt. j.g. Danielle Smith, from Beaufort, S.C., tracks the position and course of the ship on the bridge of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship departs White Beach, Okinawa follow... More
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Brian Potter, from Buffalo,
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Brian Potter, from Buffalo, N.Y., signals to the pilot of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, while Sail... More
Cpl. Wilfredo Pedrosa, right, from Clermont, Fla.,
Cpl. Wilfredo Pedrosa, right, from Clermont, Fla., assigned to the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, shows a member of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JSDF) how to operate an Amphibi... More
Cmdr. Gary Harrington addresses the crew of the amphibious
Cmdr. Gary Harrington addresses the crew of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) for the first time as commanding officer, after assuming command of the ship from Capt. Marvin Thompson at a ... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, lowers food and supplies onto the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a Vertical Re... More
Seaman Donnovon Angevine, from Houston, throws a heaving
Seaman Donnovon Angevine, from Houston, throws a heaving line from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) to the pier, as the ship is moored at White Beach, Okinawa. Germantown is part of the ... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 47, assigned to Naval
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 47, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready G... More
Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Andrew Mattson, from Snowflake,
Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Andrew Mattson, from Snowflake, Ariz., demonstrates how to properly load an M240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).... More
Sailors man the lines aboard the amphibious dock landing
Sailors man the lines aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship arrives at White Beach, Okinawa, to embark Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Germantown is ... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), left,
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), left, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9). Peleliu is the lead ship in t... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion 47, assigned to Naval Beach
Landing Craft Air Cushion 47, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, prepares to land at Blue Beach, Okinawa, during an equipment on-load for the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is par... More
Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS
Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) receive supply pallets during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T... More
USS Peleliu flight ops - A helicopter that is sitting on a ship
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 prepares to take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu’s (LHA 5) during routine flight operations. Peleliu is the lead ship in the... More
A V-22A Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
A V-22A Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 lands on the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during routine flight operations. Peleliu is the lead ship in the Peleliu Amphibious Ready... More
Seaman Alexys Garrestt from Abilene, Texas, throws
Seaman Alexys Garrestt from Abilene, Texas, throws a heaving line from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) to the pier as the ship is moored at White Beach, Okinawa to embark Marines from t... More
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) into the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during amphibious operati... More
Landing craft utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Assault
Landing craft utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, makes its approach to the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the lead ship in the Peleliu Amphibious R... More
Quartermaster 2nd Class Melvin Noble, left, from Baltimore,
Quartermaster 2nd Class Melvin Noble, left, from Baltimore, and Quartermaster Seaman Sean Blakeney, from Atlanta, plot the ships position on a navigational chart on the bridge of the amphibious dock landing shi... More
Sailors respond to a simulated fire aboard a Landing
Sailors respond to a simulated fire aboard a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is forward-deployed and assigned to the Pel... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) sails
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) sails into open water as part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (PELARG). Peleliu is the lead ship in the PELARG, commanded by Capt. Heidi Agle, and is conduc... More
Cpl. Wilfredo Pedrosa, left, from Clermont, Fla., assigned
Cpl. Wilfredo Pedrosa, left, from Clermont, Fla., assigned to the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, shows a member of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JSDF) how to operate an Amphibio... More
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Elizabeth Bledsoe, from
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Elizabeth Bledsoe, from Panama City, Fla., participates in a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) certification drill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 4... More
Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Naval
Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise Blue Chromite. Blue Chromite is an amphi... More
Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1666, assigned to Naval
Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1666, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, prepares to embark the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise Blue Chromite. Blue Chromite ... More
Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV), assigned to the
Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV), assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to embark the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Pe... More
Sailors man tending lines as a crane hoists a Humvee,
Sailors man tending lines as a crane hoists a Humvee, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), off the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an equipment of... More