The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD
The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), transit... More
Hull Technician Fireman Louie Blankinship serves as
Hull Technician Fireman Louie Blankinship serves as nozzleman fighting a simulated fire during a damage control training team drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island ... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion 74, attached to Assault Craft
Landing Craft Air Cushion 74, attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) for embarkation. Makin Island is the flagship of the Makin Island... More
An MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Isl... More
A 15-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) disembarks
A 15-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) disembarks a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) after delivering a guiding line, used to help pull the LCAC in to the well deck of dock landing ship USS Germantown (LS... More
An MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (... More
A sailor directs landing craft, air cushioned 90, attached
A sailor directs landing craft, air cushioned 90, attached to Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU 5), as it enters the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is currently off the... More
150224-N-KL846-068 CAMP PENDLETON, California (Feb.
150224-N-KL846-068 CAMP PENDLETON, California (Feb. 24, 2015) - Rear Admiral Frank Ponds, left, greets Brig. Gen. Joaquin F. Malavet, center, Commanding General, 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, departs the am... More
Sailors man the rails as San Antonio-class amphibious
Sailors man the rails as San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) pulls in to Pearl Harbor. Since arriving off of Hawaii's coast, Anchorage has been working with Marines at Kaneoh... More
SAN DIEGO (Oct 21, 2015) U.S. Navy 1st Class Petty
SAN DIEGO (Oct 21, 2015) U.S. Navy 1st Class Petty Officers, Air Force Tech. Sergeants and their mentors tour Fort Rosecrans Cemetery as part of "The Foundry" leadership training. Sponsored by the Navy Region S... More
Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious
Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) participate in a burial at sea. Anchorage, along with embarked members of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, is c... More
Lance Cpl. Michael Evans, from Los Angeles and assigned
Lance Cpl. Michael Evans, from Los Angeles and assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), checks his bearings after an amphibious... More
150219-N-KL846-027 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 19, 2015) -
150219-N-KL846-027 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 19, 2015) - Capt. Jon Rodgers, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), uses an amateur (HAM) radio to speak to Capt. Barry "Butch" Wilm... More
Sailors transport two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters on
Sailors transport two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is on a deplo... More
Midshipman 1st Class Michael Madrid signals an Air
Midshipman 1st Class Michael Madrid signals an Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, to take off from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown ... More
151011-N-KL846-274 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2015) The
151011-N-KL846-274 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2015) The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, C-130 transport aircraft, known as Fat Albert, flies over the bay at San Francisco Fleet Week 2015’... More
A CH-53E Sea Stallion, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
A CH-53E Sea Stallion, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), lands aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Rea... More
An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Reinforced, approaches the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) to transport an AV-8B Har... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 75 approaches the
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 75 approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) for an ammunition transfer with the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). Th... More
A landing signalman (enlisted) signals an "all clear"
A landing signalman (enlisted) signals an "all clear" during flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is ... More
An MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), lifts an AV-8B Harrier jet engine from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) for transport... More
A CH-47 Chinook attached to the Army's 25th Combat
A CH-47 Chinook attached to the Army's 25th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, approaches the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) for a landing durin... More
Marines assigned to the combat cargo division of amphibious
Marines assigned to the combat cargo division of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) secure cargo nets on the ship's flight deck during a vertical replenishment. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready G... More
An MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Isl... More
151009-N-KL846-048 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Oct. 09,
151009-N-KL846-048 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Oct. 09, 2015) – The guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) passes Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay as it participates in the Parade of Ships during... More
Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship
Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) heave in the mooring lines as Anchorage prepares to get underway. Anchorage is currently off the coast of Southern California undergoing... More
Sailors heave the phone and distance line as amphibious
Sailors heave the phone and distance line as amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) completes a replenishment at sea with Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO ... More
An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, attached to the Wild
An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, attached to the Wild Cards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23, transfers pallets of cargo from Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) ... More
151011-N-KL846-423 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2015) The
151011-N-KL846-423 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2015) The U.S. Navy’s flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, performs at San Francisco Fleet Week 2015’s air show. The San Francisco Fleet Week, now in its 3... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463 launches from the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during deck landing qualifications. Anchorage is cu... More
151009-N-KL846-131 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Oct. 09,
151009-N-KL846-131 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Oct. 09, 2015) – The Canadian patrol frigate HMCS Calgary (FFH 335) passes Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay as it participates in the Parade of Ships during San... More
151010-N-KL846-258 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 10, 2015) Oakland
151010-N-KL846-258 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 10, 2015) Oakland Raider Defensive End, Justin Tuck, tours the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) during San Francisco Fleet Week 2015. San Francisco Fleet W... More
151011-N-KL846-358 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2015) An
151011-N-KL846-358 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2015) An F/A-18 Hornet with the U.S. Navy’s flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, flies over the city at San Francisco Fleet Week 2015’s air show. The San Fr... More
Pentagon Press Secretary, Rear Adm. John Kirby, introduces
Pentagon Press Secretary, Rear Adm. John Kirby, introduces Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, at a press conference aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage ... More
Amphibious assault vehicles depart USS Anchorage
Amphibious assault vehicles from the 3rd Marine Combat Assault Company disembark the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is performing training with the 3rd Marine... More
Gunner's Mate Seaman Cleo Harris (left), from Pine
Gunner's Mate Seaman Cleo Harris (left), from Pine Bluff, Ark. And Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Alfredo Escamilla, from Los Alamos, Calif., conduct maintenance on the firefighting systems aboard amphibious assault s... More
150210-N-KL846-092 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 10, 2015) -
150210-N-KL846-092 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 10, 2015) - Sailors train on disaster response as part of a mass-casualty scenario during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD... More
151010-N-KL846-087 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 10, 2015) A
151010-N-KL846-087 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 10, 2015) A Sailor assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) watches a working dog presentation at the “Bark at the Park” event during San Francisco... More
151010-N-KL846-218 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 10, 2015) U.S.
151010-N-KL846-218 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 10, 2015) U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform an air show during San Francisco Fleet Week 2015. The San Francisco Fleet Week, now in its 35th... More
A sailor assigned to amphibious transport dock ship
A sailor assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) signals to an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV), attached to the 3rd AAV Battalion at Camp Pendleton, Calif., as it embarks the well dec... More
Sailors dress out for an integrated training team fire
Sailors dress out for an integrated training team fire drill aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled dep... More
SAN DIEGO (Oct 18, 2015) U.S. Navy 1st class petty
SAN DIEGO (Oct 18, 2015) U.S. Navy 1st class petty officers from commands located throughout Navy Region Southwest prepare to board the USS Midway (CV 41) Museum to take part in "The Foundry" leadership trainin... More
Hull Technician 3rd Class Steven Brand, from Milwaukee,
Hull Technician 3rd Class Steven Brand, from Milwaukee, Wis., uses a naval firefighting thermal imager to scan for hotspots during an integrated training team fire drill aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin... More
151007-N-KL846-090 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2015)
151007-N-KL846-090 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2015) – The guided missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) transits under the Golden Gate Bridge as it arrives for San Francisco Fleet Week 2015. San Franci... More
151011-N-KL846-055 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2015) Fleet
151011-N-KL846-055 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2015) Fleet Fest attendees line up to tour Navy and Coast Guard ships at Pier 80 during San Francisco Fleet Week 2015. San Francisco Fleet Week, now in its 35th year, ... More
SAN DIEGO (Oct 18, 2015) U.S. Navy 1st class petty
SAN DIEGO (Oct 18, 2015) U.S. Navy 1st class petty officers and Air Force tech. sergeants from commands located throughout Navy Region Southwest prepare to board the USS Midway (CV 41) Museum to take part in "T... More
151010-N-KL846-234 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 10, 2015) Oakland
151010-N-KL846-234 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 10, 2015) Oakland Raider Defensive End, Justin Tuck, autographs a Sailor’s football on the fo’c’sle of the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) while touring t... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion 72, attached to Assault Craft
Landing Craft Air Cushion 72, attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) for embarkation. Makin Island is the flagship of the Makin Island... More
A Sailor looks on as an AV-8B Harrier jet, attached
A Sailor looks on as an AV-8B Harrier jet, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Islan... More
Air-Traffic Controller 2nd Class Jason Stoddard, a
Air-Traffic Controller 2nd Class Jason Stoddard, a native of Jamestown, N.Y., monitors an air-traffic control radar aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Mak... More
A Marine pilot waits for launch in an AV-8B during
A Marine pilot waits for launch in an AV-8B during flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is on a sched... More
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Analea August, a native
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Analea August, a native of Oakland, Calif., monitors a fleet air defense radar aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Is... More
Midshipman 1st Class Michael Madrid signals an Air
Midshipman 1st Class Michael Madrid signals an Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, to take off from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown ... More
An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) carries a fuel
An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) carries a fuel hose to refuel an AV-8B Harrier jet during flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin ... More
Airman Juillian R. Sawyer, from Columbus, Ohio, signals
Airman Juillian R. Sawyer, from Columbus, Ohio, signals to an MV-22 Osprey during flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphib... More
Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Donald E. Berg, a
Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Donald E. Berg, a native of Manteca, Calif., checks his camera settings on the forward observation deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a transit... More
Marines attach the hoist sling of an AV-8B Harrier
Marines attach the hoist sling of an AV-8B Harrier jet engine container to an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) for transport during a replenishment-at-sea.... More
Marines secure a hoist sling to an MH-60S Sea Hawk
Marines secure a hoist sling to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Wild Cards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) dur... More
SAN DIEGO (Oct 23, 2015) The Color Guard parades the
SAN DIEGO (Oct 23, 2015) The Color Guard parades the colors at the beginning "The Foundry" leadership training graduation aboard the aircraft carrier USS Midway museum. Sponsored by the Navy Region Southwest Ch... More
An MV-22 Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An MV-22 Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 approaches the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is currently off the coast of Southern California ... More
151009-N-KL846-116 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Oct. 09,
151009-N-KL846-116 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Oct. 09, 2015) – The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) passes Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay as it participates in the Parade of Ships during San Fran... More
151009-N-KL846-042 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Oct. 09,
151009-N-KL846-042 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Oct. 09, 2015) – The guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) transits the San Francisco Bay as it participates in the Parade of Ships during San Francisco Fl... More
Chief Information Systems Technician James Powderly,
Chief Information Systems Technician James Powderly, a native of San Diego, receives his cover during the Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony held in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Isl... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Michael Cullinan, a
Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Michael Cullinan, a native of San Diego, inspects the laser guidance system on a GBU-54 bomb in the weapons staging area of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) pr... More
Amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23)
Amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) transits Kaneohe Bay while conducting aircraft deck landing qualifications. Anchorage is currently performing training with the 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Mar... More
151011-N-KL846-010 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2015) Fleet
151011-N-KL846-010 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2015) Fleet Fest attendees tour a Marine Humvee at Pier 80 during San Francisco Fleet Week 2015. San Francisco Fleet Week, now in its 35th year, celebrates the rich na... More
151010-N-KL846-043 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 10, 2015) “Bark
151010-N-KL846-043 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 10, 2015) “Bark at the Park” attendees meet Jade, a Marine military working dog, at the San Francisco Fleet Week 2015 event. The event is intended to showcase the abilitie... More
Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, answers questions
Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, answers questions at a press conference aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is in port training with Marines from the... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Zachary Daugherty,
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Zachary Daugherty, from Knoxville, Tenn., signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Wild Cards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, to land on the flight d... More
An AV-8B Harrier jet attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An AV-8B Harrier jet attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced) launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Isla... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached the the Wildcards
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached the the Wildcards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23, is prepared for launch on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, t... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, attached to Marine
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) approaches amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) for landing after disembarking the amphibious ... More
151011-N-KL846-147 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2015) A
151011-N-KL846-147 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2015) A Pitts S-1-11b biplane, from Lucas Oil Air Shows, performs a vertical maneuver over the bay at San Francisco Fleet Week 2015’s air show. The San Francisco Flee... More
SAN DIEGO (Oct 18, 2015) U.S. Navy 1st class petty
SAN DIEGO (Oct 18, 2015) U.S. Navy 1st class petty officers, Air Force technical sergeants and their mentors from commands located throughout Navy Region Southwest partake in a group picture aboard the USS Midw... More
An AV-8B Harrier jet on the flight deck of the amphibious
An AV-8B Harrier jet on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is on a deployment with the 11th Marine Ex... More
Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Andaya, a native
Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Andaya, a native of San Jose, California, collects mail for Amphibious Squadron Five in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a mai... More
Sailors and Marines enjoy Thanksgiving dinner aboard
Sailors and Marines enjoy Thanksgiving dinner aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) at sea. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (M... More
150217-N-KL846-156 HONOLULU (Feb. 17, 2015) - The amphibious
150217-N-KL846-156 HONOLULU (Feb. 17, 2015) - The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits past Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head State Monument as the ship departs Pearl Harbor following a port v... More
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Analea August, a native
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Analea August, a native of Oakland, Calif., monitors a fleet air defense radar aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Is... More
An AV-8B Harrier jet, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An AV-8B Harrier jet, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) for landing. Makin Island is conducting Certification Exercis... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the "Wild
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the "Wild Cards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious ... More
151010-N-KL846-205 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 10, 2015) U.S.
151010-N-KL846-205 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 10, 2015) U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform an air show during San Francisco Fleet Week 2015. The San Francisco Fleet Week, now in its 35t... More
151011-N-KL846-173 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2015) A
151011-N-KL846-173 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2015) A Pitts S-1-11b biplane, from Lucas Oil Air Shows, performs a maneuver over the bay at San Francisco Fleet Week 2015’s air show. The San Francisco Fleet Week, n... More
Airman Juillian R. Sawyer, from Columbus, Ohio, signals
Airman Juillian R. Sawyer, from Columbus, Ohio, signals to an MV-22 Osprey during flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphib... More
SAN DIEGO (Oct 18, 2015) U.S. Navy 1st class petty
SAN DIEGO (Oct 18, 2015) U.S. Navy 1st class petty officers, Air Force technical sergeants and their mentors from commands located throughout Navy Region Southwest partake in a group picture aboard the USS Midw... More
An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV), attached to the
An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV), attached to the 3rd AAV Battalion at Camp Pendleton, Calif., embarks the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is currently off the c... More
The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship
The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) honors fallen veterans during a burial at sea. Anchorage, along with embarked members of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, is curren... More
Ship's Serviceman Seaman Joey Birkel mans a .50-caliber
Ship's Serviceman Seaman Joey Birkel mans a .50-caliber machine gun as amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) exits Pearl Harbor. Anchorage is currently performing training with the 3rd Marines o... More
Airman Juillian R. Sawyer, from Columbus, Ohio, signals
Airman Juillian R. Sawyer, from Columbus, Ohio, signals to an MV-22 Osprey during flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphib... More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Pacifico, from Murrieta,
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Pacifico, from Murrieta, Calif., assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), directs a Marine Humvee during a... More
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Oct. 09, 2015) – A child ponders
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Oct. 09, 2015) – A child ponders her tic-tac-toe move during a game with Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician 3rd Class Christopher Malak, assigned to EOD Mobile Unit 11 and nativ... More
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Victor Anzueto, an Anchorage,
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Victor Anzueto, an Anchorage, Ala., native, fires a shot line to Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) after it pulled alongside amphibious a... More
Two landing craft air cushions, attached to Assault
Two landing craft air cushions, attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, approach the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) for embarkation. Makin Island is the flagship of the Makin Island... More
151007-N-KL846-005 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2015)
151007-N-KL846-005 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2015) - The guided missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) transits under the Golden Gate Bridge as it arrives for San Francisco Fleet Week 2015. San Francisc... More
An MH-60S helicopter, attached to the "Wildcards" of
An MH-60S helicopter, attached to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a transit through the S... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class James
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class James Pringle, from Los Angeles, celebrates a successful cargo hook-up with Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Raymond Tangi, from Mililani, Hawaii, on... More
An AV-8B Harrier jet attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An AV-8B Harrier jet attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced) launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Isla... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8)
The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits the Straits of Hormuz. Makin Island is the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit... More
151011-N-KL846-022 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2015) A
151011-N-KL846-022 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2015) A Fleet Fest 2015 singer/songwriter performs at Pier 80 during San Francisco Fleet Week 2015. San Francisco Fleet Week, now in its 35th year, celebrates the rich... More
A group of U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen board an MH-60S
A group of U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen board an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Island Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, on dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Nine midshi... More