160902-N-LD343-005 LONG BEACH, California (Sept. 2,
160902-N-LD343-005 LONG BEACH, California (Sept. 2, 2016) – Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Joseph Quintanar, assigned to mine countermeasure ship USS Champion (MCM 4), talks with a resident at U.S. Veterans Initi... More
Rear Adm. Thomas S. Rowden, right, administers the
Rear Adm. Thomas S. Rowden, right, administers the Uniformed Services Oath to Rear Adm. Victorino G. Mercado during a ceremony at the Pentagon. Mercado is the first surface warfare officer of Filipino ancestry ... More
160903-N-LD343-016 CARSON, California (Sept. 3, 2016)
160903-N-LD343-016 CARSON, California (Sept. 3, 2016) – Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Daniel Kintzler, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), watches a young golfer putt at The First Tee commun... More
190703-N-LD343-011 DAEGU, Republic of Korea (July 03,
190703-N-LD343-011 DAEGU, Republic of Korea (July 03, 2019) Members of the USO Show Troupe perform during the Independence Day celebration for Area IV in South Korea at the Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker. ... More
Service members assigned to various commands along
Service members assigned to various commands along the Gulf Coast take the E-5 advancement exam at the Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport gymnasium.
Sailors assigned to the "Blackjacks" of Helicopter
Sailors assigned to the "Blackjacks" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, embarked aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), perform preventive maintenance on aircraft tie-down chains in... More
Yeoman 1st Class James Paino, a member of the Pentagon
Yeoman 1st Class James Paino, a member of the Pentagon Area First Class Petty Officers Association, unloads gifts at The Salvation Army in Washington, D.C. The PAFCPOA organized an effort to deliver gifts to th... More
160226-N-LD343-005 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2016) – Director,
160226-N-LD343-005 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2016) – Director, Expeditionary Warfare Division Maj. Gen. Christopher Owens talks to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) leadership during a tour of the ship. Ame... More
Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 keep guard the protective lines from a fighting position at forward operating base zero. NMCB-1 is participating in field training exercise "Operation: ... More
160903-N-LD343-017 CARSON, California (Sept. 3, 2016)
160903-N-LD343-017 CARSON, California (Sept. 3, 2016) – Lt. Molly Kopacz, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), coaches a young golfer at The First Tee community event at the Links at Victori... More
Machinery Repair 1st Class Andrew Schroedl, assigned
Machinery Repair 1st Class Andrew Schroedl, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), holds a watertight door pin he made in the machine shop. America is currently traveling through th... More
A Sailor aboard the future amphibious assault ship
A Sailor aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) uses a sounding tape as part of a routine security watch to ensure there is no flooding within the ship. America is currently traveling thr... More
160707-N-LD343-010 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July
160707-N-LD343-010 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 7, 2016) - Electrician's Mate 1st Class Tamara Braxton, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), helps paint the forecastle aboard the... More
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, right, commander, Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, right, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 3, presents a plaque to El Salvador Vice President Oscar Samuel Ortiz Ascencio during a bilateral engagement held aboard the ship. America ... More
180412-N-HT134-049 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (April 12,
180412-N-HT134-049 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (April 12, 2018) Seaman Anthony Almeras, assigned to the deck department of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stands by to assist with line handling as the... More
160722-N-LD343-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 22, 2016) –
160722-N-LD343-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 22, 2016) – A U.S. Marine assigned to combat cargo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) awaits the return of Marines during an amphibious exercise on sho... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Amanda Hung (left) and Petty
Petty Officer 2nd Class Amanda Hung (left) and Petty Officer 2nd Class Ava Dean, both assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, set up concertina wire around the ammunition supply point at forward oper... More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) hold the American flag for an aerial photo as the ship pulls into San Francisco Bay for the Navy’s 34th annual fleet week. During the visit... More
Logistics Specialist 2nd Class CaSaundra Montgomery,
Logistics Specialist 2nd Class CaSaundra Montgomery, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares a pallet to be offloaded in support of Project Handclasp, while anchored off the coa... More
U.S. Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious
U.S. Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship passes the Golden Gate Bridge during a scheduled port visit for the 34th Annual Fleet Week Oct. 6, ... More
160226-N-LD343-003 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2016) – Capt.
160226-N-LD343-003 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2016) – Capt. Michael W. Baze, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), talks about the Joint Strike Fighter modifications to the flight deck... More
160724-N-LD343-024 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2016) –
160724-N-LD343-024 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2016) – Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Polito, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), helps serve a special meal to celebrate service members aboard... More
160915-N-LD343-014 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 15, 2016) – Sailors
160915-N-LD343-014 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 15, 2016) – Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) take the Navy-wide E-4 advancement exam on the ship's mess decks. America is the first ship of its... More
Total Force Fleet Master Chief Scott Benning talks
Total Force Fleet Master Chief Scott Benning talks with the Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education Sailor of the Year finalists about the selection process at Naval Support Facility Arlington.
150213-N-LD343-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2015) –
150213-N-LD343-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2015) – Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepares to drop anchor as part of an anchor drop test before returning to Naval Base San Diego from a scheduled un... More
151118-N-LD343-019 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 18, 2015) – Capt.
151118-N-LD343-019 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 18, 2015) – Capt. Michael W. Baze, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), talks to Brig. Gen. David Coffman, commanding general, 1st Marine Exp... More
ARABIAN GULF – Lance Cpl. Carlos OrtizCastro, attached
ARABIAN GULF – Lance Cpl. Carlos OrtizCastro, attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, holds a photo of his newborn daughter aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA6), Oct. 19, 2017. While in po... More
160724-N-LD343-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2016) Senior
160724-N-LD343-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2016) Senior Chief Interior Communications Electrician Vincent Lombardi, right, and Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Colin Louis, both assigned to the amphibio... More
160724-N-LD343-019 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2016) –
160724-N-LD343-019 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2016) – The Chiefs Mess on board the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) help serve a special meal to celebrate service members aboard with birthdays in July. ... More
America ARG Sailors and Marines volunteer at Willing Hearts Soup Kitch...
170807-N-LD343-009 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Cpl. Michael Ho, left, and Cpl. Anthony Burkey, both assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), h... More
170807-N-LD343-013 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Lance Cpl.
170807-N-LD343-013 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Lance Cpl. Maverick Medina, a native of Olympia, Washington, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), ta... More
Residents who were evacuated to Washington, D.C., after
Residents who were evacuated to Washington, D.C., after Hurricane Katrina return to the Armed Forces Retirement Home. More prior residents are expected to return home throughout the month.
Marine Corps Sgt. George Hamil, assigned to Marine
Marine Corps Sgt. George Hamil, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, conducts routine maintenance on the tail rotor gear box of a UH-1Y Huey helicopter in the hangar bay of amphibious assault... More
Chief Personnel Specialist Daniel Peters, left, a damage
Chief Personnel Specialist Daniel Peters, left, a damage control training team member aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), provides training to a fire team on the importance of staying low... More
Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of future
Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), explains the ship's characteristics to distinguished visitors from Chile after a ship tour and lunch. America ... More
Seaman Douglas Norris, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction
Seaman Douglas Norris, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, Bridge Detachment, keeps watch over enemy prisoners at a bridge site NMCB-1 built. NMCB-1 is participating in field training exercise "O... More
160722-N-LD343-006 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 22, 2016) –
160722-N-LD343-006 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 22, 2016) – U.S. and Australian marines return to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) after ground training on the island of Hawaii. More than 300 U.S., Austra... More
160901-N-LD343-011 SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 1,
160901-N-LD343-011 SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 1, 2016) – Culinary Specialist 1st Class Shameka Hooker, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), serves grilled stuffed jalapeno hamburgers follo... More
Peruvian navy frigate BAP Mariategui (FM 54), along
Peruvian navy frigate BAP Mariategui (FM 54), along with six other Peruvian navy ships, sails alongside future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a passing exercise (PASSEX). America is currentl... More
170621-N-LD343-0024 SAN DIEGO (June 21, 2017) Vice
170621-N-LD343-0024 SAN DIEGO (June 21, 2017) Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, commander, 3rd Fleet, discusses military interoperability with Israeli Navy Commander in Chief Vice Adm. Eliyahu Sharvit during a scheduled to... More
Yeoman Seaman Jazsmne Wilson, assigned to the secretary
Yeoman Seaman Jazsmne Wilson, assigned to the secretary of the Navy staff, unloads canned goods and non-perishable food items from one of many boxes stationed throughout the Pentagon during the fourth annual Fe... More
170507-N-LD343-0001 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) Rear
170507-N-LD343-0001 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) Rear Adm. Ross Myers, Commander, Carrier Strike Group 15, dons flight deck personnel protective equipment before departing the amphibious assault ship USS America... More
Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America
Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) test aqueous film forming foam stations on the ship’s flight deck in preparation for final contract trials. America is the first ship of its class... More
160901-N-LD343-003 SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 1,
160901-N-LD343-003 SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 1, 2016) – Rear Adm. James S. Bynum, far right, commander, Carrier Strike Group 9, poses for a group photo with chefs Steve Samson and Mei Lin, as well as culinar... More
Seabees take advancement exams
Seabees with U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 15, Task Force Sierra, prepare to take their advancement exams. NMCB-1 and NMCB-15 are deployed to several locations in the Middle East and Afghanistan.
VMX 22, US Navy Photogrpah
Marines from Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, embarked aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), perform routine maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey on the ship’s flight dec... More
A U.S. Sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship
A U.S. Sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) mans the rails as the ship arrives into San Francisco Bay during a scheduled port visit for the 34th Annual Fleet Week Oct. 6, 2014, in ... More
160226-N-LD343-002 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2016) – Commander,
160226-N-LD343-002 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2016) – Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Vice Adm. William Hilarides talks with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) leadership during a tour of th... More
190703-N-LD343-001 DAEGU, Republic of Korea (July 03,
190703-N-LD343-001 DAEGU, Republic of Korea (July 03, 2019) Kristin Wetherington, from Greenville, North Carolina, of the USO Show Troupe, performs during the Independence Day celebration for Area IV in South K... More
Navy and Coast Guard chief petty officers assemble
Navy and Coast Guard chief petty officers assemble at the U.S. Navy Memorial for the Chief Petty Officers' 119th birthday celebration and "Year of the Chief" kick-off.
150401-N-LD343-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 1, 2015) –
150401-N-LD343-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 1, 2015) – Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class John Hardy, assigned to Deck department on board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), relays commands to a phone talker duri... More
Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) test-fires
Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) test-fires a rolling airframe missile launcher to intercept a remote-controlled drone during an exercise to test the ship’s defense capability. America is currently u... More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) perform evening colors on the ship's fantail while moored in San Francisco Bay during fleet week. During the visit, the crew is scheduled t... More
150401-N-LD343-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 1, 2015) –
150401-N-LD343-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 1, 2015) – A Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) member talks with Chief Boatswain’s Mate Francisco Delgado, assigned to Deck department on board amphibious assault s... More
190703-N-LD343-006 DAEGU, Republic of Korea (July 03,
190703-N-LD343-006 DAEGU, Republic of Korea (July 03, 2019) Members of the USO Show Troupe perform during the Independence Day celebration for Area IV in South Korea at the Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker. ... More
160902-N-LD343-002 LONG BEACH, California (Sept. 2,
160902-N-LD343-002 LONG BEACH, California (Sept. 2, 2016) – Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Jorge Garoy, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), hoses down the exterior of a hou... More
170807-N-LD343-018 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Cpl. Ethan
170807-N-LD343-018 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Cpl. Ethan Siefkes, a native of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6),... More
Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Alicia Maldonado,
Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Alicia Maldonado, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), speaks during a National American Indian Heritage Month recognition ceremony. This year’s theme... More
The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard parades the colors at
The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard parades the colors at the start of the Chief Petty Officers' 119th birthday celebration and "Year of the Chief" kick-off at the U.S. Navy Memorial.
Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Special Assistant to
Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for European Affairs, is the guest speaker during the 2013 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium at the Gaylord National Hotel... More
150515-N-LD343-003 POINT LOMA, California (May 15,
150515-N-LD343-003 POINT LOMA, California (May 15, 2015) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) use a messenger line to pull de-energized electrical cables onto the ship in preparation ... More
The U.S. Navy Band performs before the start of the
The U.S. Navy Band performs before the start of the Chief Petty Officers' 119th birthday celebration and "Year of the Chief" kick-off at the U.S. Navy Memorial.
Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Jeffrey
Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Jeffrey Ingraham, left, a damage control team training member assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), debriefs Sailors during a general quart... More
180125-N-LD343-012 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM
180125-N-LD343-012 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Jan. 25, 2018) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to render honors to the USS Missouri Memorial while manning ... More
Middle East Deployment - A man in a military uniform working on a mach...
Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin Odonnell, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, Task Force Sierra, uses a rake to help level out freshly poured concrete. NMCB-1 is deployed to several locations in t... More
Logistics Specialist 2nd Class CaSaundra Montgomery,
Logistics Specialist 2nd Class CaSaundra Montgomery, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares to distribute mail during mail call in the hangar bay shortly after the ship moored ... More
America ARG Sailors and Marines volunteer at Willing Hearts Soup Kitch...
170807-N-LD343-020 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Kobina Apponsah, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stirs boiling mushrooms at the Willing Hearts... More
America ARG Sailors and Marines volunteer at Willing Hearts Soup Kitch...
170807-N-LD343-004 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Airman Israel Balite, a native of Daly City, California, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), helps pack meal... More
Builder Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryan Williams, assigned
Builder Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryan Williams, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, Task Force Sierra, scrambles out of a defender's reach in a two-hand-touch football game during the detachment'... More
150820-N-LD343-005 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 20, 2015) Rear
150820-N-LD343-005 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 20, 2015) Rear Adm. Hiroshi Oka, center, commander of Mine Warfare Force, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), along with other Japanese military officers, lays a wr... More
150213-N-LD343-003 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2015) –
150213-N-LD343-003 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2015) – Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepares to drop anchor as part of an anchor drop test before returning to Naval Base San Diego from a scheduled un... More
A Sailor suffering from a simulated abdominal wound
A Sailor suffering from a simulated abdominal wound yells for help during a general quarters drill on board future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The crew practices various drills to improve profi... More
160724-N-LD343-023 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2016) –
160724-N-LD343-023 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2016) – Chief Hospital Corpsman Dioso-Lee, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), helps serve a special meal to celebrate service members aboard ... More
160707-N-LD343-021 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July
160707-N-LD343-021 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 7, 2016) - The First Class Petty Officers Mess assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) meet with the USS Missouri Memorial staff after... More
Orote Point Mechanics' Shop
Seabees with U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, Guam Detachment, began laying concrete in one section of the roof of the Orote Point concrete masonry unit-block mechanics' shop on board Naval Base Guam... More
A Seabee with U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
A Seabee with U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, Task Force Sierra Det. 1, watches as gravel is loaded into his dump truck. The task force is dispersed throughout various areas in Iraq and Afgh... More
151118-N-LD343-046 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 18, 2015) – Capt.
151118-N-LD343-046 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 18, 2015) – Capt. Michael W. Baze, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), talks to Brig. Gen. David Coffman, commanding general, 1st Marine Exp... More
160902-N-LD343-009 LONG BEACH, California (Sept. 2,
160902-N-LD343-009 LONG BEACH, California (Sept. 2, 2016) – Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), mine countermeasure ship USS Champion (MCM 4) and Marine Light Attack Hel... More
150622-N-LD343-001 SAN DIEGO (June 22, 2015) – Sailors
150622-N-LD343-001 SAN DIEGO (June 22, 2015) – Sailors assigned to the color guard on board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) perform evening colors. The ship is currently in a maintenance phase, know... More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) respond to a simulated personnel casualty during a general quarters drill. The crew practices various drills to improve proficiency, ensuri... More
151118-N-LD343-094 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 18, 2015) – Capt.
151118-N-LD343-094 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 18, 2015) – Capt. Michael W. Baze, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), talks to Brig. Gen. David Coffman, commanding general, 1st Marine Exp... More
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Raul
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Raul Garcia-VillaVicencio, center, assigned to air department aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), assesses a simulated casualty during a genera... More
Adm. Enrique Larranaga, commander in chief of the Chilean
Adm. Enrique Larranaga, commander in chief of the Chilean navy, presents a gift to America's commanding officer Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr. after a tour of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). A... More
Sailors and Marines assigned to future amphibious assault
Sailors and Marines assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship pulls into San Francisco Bay for the Navy’s 34th annual fleet week. During the visit, the crew is sch... More
190703-N-LD343-013 DAEGU, Republic of Korea (July 03,
190703-N-LD343-013 DAEGU, Republic of Korea (July 03, 2019) Members of the USO Show Troupe pose for photos after performing during the Independence Day celebration for Area IV in South Korea at the Kelly Fitnes... More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) offload 52 pallets containing medical supplies and toys in support of Project Handclasp, while anchored off the coast of Cartagena, Colombi... More
Vice Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk, chief of Naval Personnel
Vice Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk, chief of Naval Personnel speaks with Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education Sailor of the Year finalists at Naval Support Facility Arlington.
Yeoman 1st Class James Paino, a member of the Pentagon
Yeoman 1st Class James Paino, a member of the Pentagon Area First Class Petty Officers Association, prepares to deliver gifts to The Salvation Army in Washington, D.C. The PAFCPOA organized an effort to deliver... More
Vice Adm. Thomas S. Rowden, commander, Naval Surface
Vice Adm. Thomas S. Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Forces and Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to the crew on board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during an all-hands call. America... More
Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Jason Hoff, assigned
Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Jason Hoff, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), tests aqueous film forming foam stations on the ship’s flight deck in preparation for final contract tr... More
170507-N-LD343-0004 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) Rear
170507-N-LD343-0004 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) Rear Adm. Ross Myers, Commander, Carrier Strike Group 15, passes through the ceremonial red, white and blue sideboys as he departs the amphibious assault ship USS... More
Senior Chief Yeoman Lonnie Bussell, assigned to the
Senior Chief Yeoman Lonnie Bussell, assigned to the assistant secretary of the Navy Manpower and Reserve Affairs staff, stacks canned goods and non-perishable food items during the fourth annual Feds Feed Famil... More
ARABIAN GULF – Lance Cpl. Carlos OrtizCastro, attached
ARABIAN GULF – Lance Cpl. Carlos OrtizCastro, attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, holds a photo of his newborn daughter aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA6), Oct. 19, 2017. While in po... More
Equipment operator constructionman Gregory Burton,
Equipment operator constructionman Gregory Burton, assigned to U.S, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, Task Force Sierra, uses a bobcat to push dirt, burying previously laid 240-millimeter armored ca... More
160903-N-LD343-003 CARSON, California (Sept. 3, 2016)
160903-N-LD343-003 CARSON, California (Sept. 3, 2016) – Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, asks the age of a child participating in The First Tee community event at the Links at Victoria Golf Cour... More
Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America
Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) stand ready inside a simulated fire boundary during a general quarters drill. The crew practices various drills to improve proficiency, ensuring t... More
190703-N-LD343-007 DAEGU, Republic of Korea (July 03,
190703-N-LD343-007 DAEGU, Republic of Korea (July 03, 2019) Stephanie Toups, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, of the USO Show Troupe, performs during the Independence Day celebration for Area IV in South Korea at t... More
Chief Musician Stanley Curtis performs with the U.S.
Chief Musician Stanley Curtis performs with the U.S. Navy Band before the start of the Chief Petty Officers' 119th birthday celebration and "Year of the Chief" kick-off at the U.S. Navy Memorial.
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Dennis
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Dennis Tadeo, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), debriefs Sailors after a general quarters drill. The crew practices various drills t... More
160903-N-LD343-024 CARSON, California (Sept. 3, 2016)
160903-N-LD343-024 CARSON, California (Sept. 3, 2016) – Lt. Weston Fisher, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), sits with a young golfer following The First Tee community event at the Links ... More