Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) demonstrate the effective range and pattern of oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray during an Armed Sentry and Security Reac... More
Rear Adm. Frank Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike
Rear Adm. Frank Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, holds an all-hands call with sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6). America was christened Oc... More
Sailors assigned to the air department of the
Sailors assigned to the air department of the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) conduct nozzleman and hose handler training in the hangar bay. The U.S. Navy officially accepted delivery of America A... More
Lauren F. Bruner, USS Arizona survivor, talks to Sailors
Lauren F. Bruner, USS Arizona survivor, talks to Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) about his experiences during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Bruner joined the U.S. Navy ... More
Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Lawrence Grove, assigned
Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Lawrence Grove, assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), strikes a punching bag after being strayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) du... More
Liliana Ayalde, U.S. ambassador to Brazil, speaks with
Liliana Ayalde, U.S. ambassador to Brazil, speaks with Capt. Kenneth Blackman, chief of staff, Expeditionary Strike Group 3, right, and Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Tiago Campos, a Brazilian-American Sailor assig... More
180317-N-LQ799-145 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 17, 2018) –
180317-N-LQ799-145 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 17, 2018) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Octavius Meadows, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) from Crawfordville, Ga., directs a Mark VI patr... More
Brazilian dignitaries, military officials and distinguished
Brazilian dignitaries, military officials and distinguished guests join Sailors and Marines on board the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for a reception held in the ship’s hangar bay. America... More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) joined Brazilian Sailors to paint the outside of Albert Schweitzer Municipal School during a community relations (COMREL) project in Rio De... More
Lt. Cmdr. Bryan Cable, navigation officer, left, and
Lt. Cmdr. Bryan Cable, navigation officer, left, and Quartermaster 1st Class Andrew Sanders plot the course as the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) departs Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pasca... More
Hospital Corpsman Nicole Gorasenghor, assigned to future
Hospital Corpsman Nicole Gorasenghor, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), paints the gate outside Albert Schweitzer Municipal School during a community relations (COMREL) project in ... More
Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) Marcus
Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) Marcus Aguirre explains the ship's flight deck layout to Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens during a tour of the amphibious assault ship... More
Rear Adm. James Symonds, Commander Navy Region Northwest,
Rear Adm. James Symonds, Commander Navy Region Northwest, conducts an interview with KHQ-TV about Spokane Navy Week. Spokane Navy Week is currently in progress through May 18th. Spokane Navy Week is one of 21 N... More
Mineman 3rd Class Joseph Gibson, left, classifies contracts
Mineman 3rd Class Joseph Gibson, left, classifies contracts on the AN/SQQ-32 variable depth mine hunting detection and classification sonar from the combat information center aboard the mine countermeasures shi... More
U.S. Sailors and tiger cruise participants watch a
U.S. Sailors and tiger cruise participants watch a firefighting demonstration Oct. 14, 2014, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Pacific Ocean. Tiger cruises are a Navy program in whic... More
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander, Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 3, delivers remarks during a reception for Peruvian dignitaries, military officials and distinguished guests in the hangar bay of future amphibiou... More
180308-N-LQ799-016 SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2018) – Sailors
180308-N-LQ799-016 SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2018) – Sailors take the Navy-wide E-5 advancement exam on the mess decks of amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). San Diego is in port conducting routin... More
Thousands of friends, family and official guests watch
Thousands of friends, family and official guests watch Sailors and Marines man amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as they “bring the ship to life” during America’s commissioning ceremony. America is th... More
PCU America general quarters drill
U.S. Navy Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Jeff Ingraham, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), shows Sailors the correct way to wear a firefighting ensemble during a general qua... More
Mineman 3rd Class Joseph Gibson, left, classifies contracts
Mineman 3rd Class Joseph Gibson, left, classifies contracts as Mineman 1st Class Yancy Forbes detects contacts on the AN/SQQ-32 variable depth mine hunting detection and classification sonar from the combat inf... More
Lt. Timothy Sheptock, security officer of the future
Lt. Timothy Sheptock, security officer of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), monitors the horizon for surface contacts as the ship departs Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss., ... More
Lt. Cmdr. Bryan Cable, navigator, prepares to start
Lt. Cmdr. Bryan Cable, navigator, prepares to start the first watch aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as the crew “brings the ship to life” during America’s commissioning ceremony. America is t... More
Weapons course, US Navy Photo
Chief Master-at-Arms Scott Johnson observes Culinary Specialist 1st Class Marco Guevarra fire the M9 service pistol during a practical weapons course. The course ensures sailors maintain proficiency with weapon... More
U.S. Navy Senior Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician
U.S. Navy Senior Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician Maurilio Barraza, assigned to the newly commissioned amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), paints a handrail at the Albert Schweitzer Municipal Schoo... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is current... More
Engineman 2nd Class Robert Hale receives an annual
Engineman 2nd Class Robert Hale receives an annual dental cleaning on aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is the first ship of its class and is optimized for Marine Corps aviation. (U.S.... More
Brazilian dignitaries, military officials and distinguished
Brazilian dignitaries, military officials and distinguished guests join Sailors and Marines on board the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for a reception held in the ship’s hangar bay during a... More
Michael Hammer, center, U.S. smbassador to Chile, and
Michael Hammer, center, U.S. smbassador to Chile, and senior leadership cut the ceremonial cake during a reception aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as part of a scheduled port visit to ... More
180123-N-LQ799-069 PEARL HARBOR (Jan. 23, 2018) Sailors
180123-N-LQ799-069 PEARL HARBOR (Jan. 23, 2018) Sailors and Marines man the rails of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) as the ship arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. San... 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), delivers opening remarks in the ship's hangar bay during a reception for Peruvian dignitaries, military offici... More
Peruvian dignitaries, military officials and distinguished
Peruvian dignitaries, military officials and distinguished guests join Sailors and Marines aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for a reception held in the ship's hangar bay during a schedu... More
Rear Adm. James A. Symonds, commander Navy Region Northwest,
Rear Adm. James A. Symonds, commander Navy Region Northwest, the Lilac Festival Honorary Grand Marshall waves to spectators during the Spokane Lilac Festival 2009 Armed Forces Torchlight Parade. Spokane Navy We... More
Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America
Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) fit test new fire fighting equipment during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay. The U.S. Navy officially accepted delivery of America Apr... More
Capt. Michael Baze, executive officer of future amphibious
Capt. Michael Baze, executive officer of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), shows Mrs. Lynne Pace, the ship’s sponsor, the capabilities of the bridge during a tour of the ship. The crew is part... More
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Adrian Williams uses a
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Adrian Williams uses a dental trimmer to remove excess compound from a tooth impression aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is the first ship of its class and... More
Rainbow sideboys render honors as distinguished visitors
Rainbow sideboys render honors as distinguished visitors from the partner nation of El Salvador arrive aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to meet with senior leadership and tour the ship.... More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) join service members from the Marine Corps, Air Force, Army and Coast Guard to welcome World War II Veterans arriving... More
Sailors and tiger cruise participants watch as members
Sailors and tiger cruise participants watch as members of the flying squad aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) demonstrate how to fight a fire aboard the ship. Tiger cruises allow crew member... More
Lauren F. Bruner, USS Arizona survivor, talks to Sailors
Lauren F. Bruner, USS Arizona survivor, talks to Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) about his experiences during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Bruner joined the U.S. Navy ... More
Tiger cruise participants watch U.S. Sailors don
Tiger cruise participants watch U.S. Sailors don firefighting gear for a demonstration Oct. 14, 2014, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Pacific Ocean. Tiger cruises are a Navy progra... More
Lauren F. Bruner, USS Arizona survivor, talks to Sailors
Lauren F. Bruner, USS Arizona survivor, talks to Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) about his experiences during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Bruner joined the U.S. Navy ... More
Sailors from the Pakistan Navy’s Maritime Security
Sailors from the Pakistan Navy’s Maritime Security Agency, instruct a member of the visit, board, search and seizure training team to “show his hands” during VBSS training. U.S. sailors and Coast Guardsman from... More
Chef Sandy Rogers, banquet events manager at Mignon's
Chef Sandy Rogers, banquet events manager at Mignon's Restaurant, center, and Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Kenny Lee, left, and Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Gideon Coffee, both assigned to the amphibious assa... More
An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the “Blackjacks”
An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21, takes off from the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. Am... More
A Brazilian S-70B Seahawk helicopter is directed to
A Brazilian S-70B Seahawk helicopter is directed to land aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during deck landing qualifications (DLQs) as part of a training partnership between the Bra... More
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Enrico Santos conducts
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Enrico Santos conducts an annual cleaning on Engineman 2nd Class Robert Hale aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is the first ship of its class and is optimiz... More
Lt. Cmdr. Samuel Peterson, assigned to future amphibious
Lt. Cmdr. Samuel Peterson, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), describes the capabilities of primary flight control operations to Mrs. Lynne Pace, the ship’s sponsor, during a tour. ... More
Sailors, assigned to future amphibious assault ship
Sailors, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), introduce themselves to children at Albert Schweitzer Municipal School, during a community relations project (COMREL) in Rio De Janeiro. ... More
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens holds an all-hands call with sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6). Stevens also met with senio... More
Veterans from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight
Veterans from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight (MGCHF) receive a warm welcome at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. The MGCHF is a member of the Honor Flight Network, a nonprofit organization ded... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is current... More
Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Graham, assigned
Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Graham, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), records video of the Chilean band during a reception in the ship’s hangar bay as part of a scheduled por... More
A tiltrotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the "Argonauts"
A tiltrotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the "Argonauts" of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, transporting distinguished visitors from El Salvador, prepares to land aboard future amphibious... More
Quartermaster 1st Class Amy Birkholz plots the course
Quartermaster 1st Class Amy Birkholz plots the course of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it departs San Diego. America is the first ship of its class and the fourth to bear the name. The ship rep... More
180409-N-LQ799-083 PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (April.
180409-N-LQ799-083 PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (April. 8, 2018) Sailors, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), re-paint the outside walls of the Los Mangos library during a community r... 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 arrives in its homeport of San Diego for the first time. Their arrival marks the completion of a two-... More
Contractors explain the amphibious assault ship
Contractors explain the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit America (LHA 6) superstructure features to Defense News reporter Christopher Cavas. Cavas met with the senior leadership at Ingalls Supervi... More
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander, Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 3, delivers opening remarks during a reception on board the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as part of a scheduled port visit t... More
Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of amphibious
Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), describes the ship's capabilities to USS Arizona survivor Lauren F. Bruner, during a tour of the flight deck. Bruner join... More
Liliana Ayalde, U.S. ambassador to Brazil, thanks Hospital
Liliana Ayalde, U.S. ambassador to Brazil, thanks Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Tiffany Parsons for her service during a reception on board the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is curre... More
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the “Argonauts”
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the “Argonauts” of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, transporting distinguished visitors and guests from Chile prepares to land aboard future amphi... More
Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of amphibious
Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), introduces guest speaker and USS Arizona survivor Lauren F. Bruner, during an all-hands call in the ship's hangar bay. Br... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is current... More
Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Jeremy Rosenbaum,
Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Jeremy Rosenbaum, , assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), strikes a punching bag after being strayed with oleoresin capsi... More
Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Thomas Holder, assigned
Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Thomas Holder, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), gives Mrs. Lynne Pace, ship’s sponsor, a tour of medical spaces. The ship is in San Francisco for fl... More
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander, Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 3, delivers remarks during a reception aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as part of a scheduled port visit to Valparaiso, ... More
180308-N-LQ799-003 SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2018) – Sailors
180308-N-LQ799-003 SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2018) – Sailors take the Navy-wide E-5 advancement exam on the mess decks of amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). San Diego is in port conducting routin... More
U.S. Sailors and tiger cruise participants watch a
U.S. Sailors and tiger cruise participants watch a firefighting demonstration Oct. 14, 2014, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Pacific Ocean. Tiger cruises are a Navy program in whic... More
Chilean dignitaries, military officials and distinguished
Chilean dignitaries, military officials and distinguished guests join Sailors and Marines aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for a reception held in the ship’s hangar bay during a schedul... More
180317-N-LQ799-114 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 17, 2018) A
180317-N-LQ799-114 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 17, 2018) A Mark VI patrol boat assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 3 prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22)... More
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the “Argonauts”
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the “Argonauts” of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, takes off from the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during fl... More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Brazilian Sailors paint the exterior handrails at Albert Schweitzer Municipal School during a community relations (COMEL) project in Ri... More
Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Miguel Trejo, assigned to
Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Miguel Trejo, assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), strikes a punching bag after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) during an A... More
Culinary Specialist Seaman Recruit Laura Osorio, assigned
Culinary Specialist Seaman Recruit Laura Osorio, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), serves food during a reception for Chilean dignitaries, military officials and distinguished gue... More
Sailors and tiger cruise participants watch as members
Sailors and tiger cruise participants watch as members of the flying squad aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) demonstrate how to fight a fire aboard the ship. Tiger cruises allow crew member... More
A Peruvian naval officer stands at attention while
A Peruvian naval officer stands at attention while the Peru and U.S. national anthems are played during a reception for Peruvian dignitaries, military officials and distinguished guests in the hangar bay of fut... More
Distinguished visitors from the partner nation of El
Distinguished visitors from the partner nation of El Salvador arrive aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for a meeting with senior leadership and a tour of the ship. America is currently t... More
Peruvian dignitaries, military officials and distinguished
Peruvian dignitaries, military officials and distinguished guests join Sailors and Marines aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for a reception held in the ship's hangar bay during a schedu... More
180409-N-LQ799-041 PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (April.
180409-N-LQ799-041 PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (April. 8, 2018) Sailors, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), re-paint the outside walls and arch ways of the Los Mangos library during... More
Thousands of friends, family and official guests watch
Thousands of friends, family and official guests watch Sailors and Marines man amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as they “bring the ship to life” during America’s commissioning ceremony. America is th... More
Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship
Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship prepares to depart Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. for its maiden voyage. America is the fir... More
USS America flight operations
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lands on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. America is the first ship of its class, replacing the Tarawa-class of a... More
Capt. Robert A. Hall, Jr., right, commanding officer
Capt. Robert A. Hall, Jr., right, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit America (LHA 6), provides a tour of the ship to Defense News reporter Christopher Cavas, and Ingalls em... More
Rear Adm. Frank Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike
Rear Adm. Frank Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, holds an all-hands call with sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6). America was christened Oc... More
Culinary Specialist Seaman Asha Stevenson carves a
Culinary Specialist Seaman Asha Stevenson carves a radish garnish in preparation for a reception aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is currently traveling through the U.S. South... More
Rear Adm. James Symonds, commander Navy Region Northwest,
Rear Adm. James Symonds, commander Navy Region Northwest, speaks at the Spokane Lilac Festival Military Luncheon. Spokane Navy Week is currently in progress through May 18. Spokane Navy Week is one of 21 Navy W... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Xerdan Canlas,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Xerdan Canlas, assigned to the Pre-Commissioning Unit America (LHA 6), conducts training on two different types of metal shoring during a general quarters drill. The U.S. ... More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) join Brazilian Sailors to paint the outside of Albert Schweitzer Municipal School during a community relations (COMREL) project in Rio De J... 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 arrives in its homeport of San Diego for the first time. Their arrival marks the completion of a two-... More
180409-N-LQ799-079 PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (April.
180409-N-LQ799-079 PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (April. 8, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Eric Rodriguez, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), re-paints a wall of the Los Mangos lib... More
Culinary Specialist 1st Class Ian Leal, assigned to
Culinary Specialist 1st Class Ian Leal, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), paints the gate outside Albert Schweitzer Municipal School during a community relations (COMREL) project i... 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 arrives in its homeport of San Diego for the first time. Their arrival marks the completion of a two-... More
Thousands of friends, family and official guests watch
Thousands of friends, family and official guests watch Sailors and Marines man amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as they “bring the ship to life” during America’s commissioning ceremony. America is th... More
Custody transfer ceremony. Warship photograph collection
More than 900 Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) march to the ship to take custody of it. The U.S. Navy officially accepted delivery of the ... More
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Ricky Williams, right,
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Ricky Williams, right, takes an X-ray with the GenDex X-ray machine before Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Sean Stewart receives an annual dental cleaning aboard amphibious assault ship USS ... More
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens listens to a question from Lt. Randal Bradum during an all-hands call with sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU... More
A Brazilian EC-725 Cougar helicopter prepares to land
A Brazilian EC-725 Cougar helicopter prepares to land on the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during deck landing qualifications (DLQs) as part of a training partnership between... More
A tiltrotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the "Argonauts"
A tiltrotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the "Argonauts" of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, transporting distinguished visitors from El Salvador, prepares to land aboard future amphibious... More
A Brazilian EC-725 Cougar helicopter prepares to land
A Brazilian EC-725 Cougar helicopter prepares to land on the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during deck landing qualifications (DLQs) as part of a training partnership between... More
Distinguished visitors from El Salvador disembark a
Distinguished visitors from El Salvador disembark a tiltrotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the "Argonauts" of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, after arriving aboard future amphibious assau... More