200321-N-RU810-1043 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020)
200321-N-RU810-1043 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, operates from Naval Base Guam. Operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet a... More
GULF OF THAILAND (March 4, 2020) Hospital Corpsman
GULF OF THAILAND (March 4, 2020) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Shaunta Johnson, native of Ahoskie, N.C., assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20), prepares medical equipment ... More
200317-N-RU810-1060 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 17, 2020)
200317-N-RU810-1060 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 17, 2020) Fireman Job Quintanilla, from Texas City, Texas, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stands an engineering watch in the ship’s main mach... More
200406-N-RU810-1055 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 6, 2020)
200406-N-RU810-1055 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 6, 2020) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Mitchell Horkey, from Charleston, South Carolina, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, performs maintena... More
200415-N-RU810-1018 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020)
200415-N-RU810-1018 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020) Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Battalion Landing Team 15 participate in a fast rope exercise on the port aircraft elevator of amphibious ... More
200403-N-RU810-2093 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020)
200403-N-RU810-2093 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 perform maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship ... More
200826-N-RU810-1081 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020)
200826-N-RU810-1081 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Archangels of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 Detachment 6 prepare an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter for flight operations on the f... More
200129-N-RU810-3042 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2020)
200129-N-RU810-3042 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2020) Marines assigned to the Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assig... More
200826-N-RU810-1019 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020)
200826-N-RU810-1019 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Archangels of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 Detachment 6 prepare an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter for flight operations on the f... More
GULF OF THAILAND (March 12, 2020) An F-35B Lighting
GULF OF THAILAND (March 12, 2020) An F-35B Lighting II assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) prepares to take off from the flight deck of amphibious... More
200110-N-RU810-1069 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2020) Amphibious
200110-N-RU810-1069 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts a test of the countermeasure washdown on the flight deck. America, flagship for the America Expeditionary S... More
200906-N-RU810-1030 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020)
200906-N-RU810-1030 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) CH-53 Super Stallion helicopters assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) prepare to laun... More
HAT YAO BEACH, Thailand (Feb. 28, 2020) 31st Marine
HAT YAO BEACH, Thailand (Feb. 28, 2020) 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines embarked aboard San-Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) conduct amphibious exercises with the Royal Thai... More
SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 17, 2020) Vice Adm. Bill Merz,
SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 17, 2020) Vice Adm. Bill Merz, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, presents a challenge coin to Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Cole Keller onboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ash... More
200906-N-RU810-1041 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020)
200906-N-RU810-1041 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct flight quarters with Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expediti... More
200201-N-RU810-1029 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2020) Culinary
200201-N-RU810-1029 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2020) Culinary Specialist Seaman Recruit Jessica Romero, from Las Vegas, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares dinner for Sailors and Mari... More
200203-N-RU810-1061 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Aviation
200203-N-RU810-1061 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Joshua Ott, from Houston, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter ass... More
GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) Sailors assigned to
GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) Sailors assigned to San-Antonio-class amphibious assault ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) take on fuel from fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) in support of Exer... More
200127-N-RU810-3010 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2020)
200127-N-RU810-3010 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2020) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 remove pins in a rotor blade of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay of amphibious assau... More
200826-N-RU810-1130 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020)
200826-N-RU810-1130 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Steven Weaver, left, from Green River, Wyo., and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Devin Call, from... More
GULF OF THAILAND (March 4, 2020) Sailors assigned to
GULF OF THAILAND (March 4, 2020) Sailors assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) treat a simulated casualty during a mass casualty drill in support of Exercise Cobra Gold ... More
SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 11, 2020) Capt. Luke Frost addresses
SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 11, 2020) Capt. Luke Frost addresses the crew over the ship’s intercom during a change of command ceremony aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Capt. Kenn... More
200411-N-RU810-1084 EAST CHINA SEA (April 11, 2020)
200411-N-RU810-1084 EAST CHINA SEA (April 11, 2020) Sailors and Marines aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) move cargo on the ship’s port aircraft elevator during a replenishment at sea with flee... More
GULF OF THAILAND (March 12, 2020) An F-35B Lighting
GULF OF THAILAND (March 12, 2020) An F-35B Lighting II assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault sh... More
200321-N-RU810-1075 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020)
200321-N-RU810-1075 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), San Antonio-class dock landing ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS German... More
GULF OF THAILAND (March 4, 2020) A CV-22 Osprey assigned
GULF OF THAILAND (March 4, 2020) A CV-22 Osprey assigned to Air Force 21st Special Operations Squadron lands on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during night... More
200321-N-RU810-1228 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020)
200321-N-RU810-1228 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), San Antonio-class dock landing ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS German... More
GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 29, 2020) Amphibious assault
GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 29, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) steams in formation with San-Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and Royal Thai Navy landing platform dock... More
200804-N-RU810-1010 EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 4, 2020) Aviation
200804-N-RU810-1010 EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 4, 2020) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Desmus Rosales, from Modesto, Calif., assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, conducts maintenance on an MH-... More
The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducted
The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducted a change of command in the ship's hangar bay. Capt. Luke A. Frost relieved Capt. Daniel A. Nowicki as the commanding officer. America is in port conduct... More
200411-N-RU810-1135 EAT CHINA SEA (April 11, 2020)
200411-N-RU810-1135 EAT CHINA SEA (April 11, 2020) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Christine Canino, from Pittsgrove, New Jersey, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), organizes carg... More
200203-N-RU810-1172 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb 3, 2020) Logistics
200203-N-RU810-1172 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb 3, 2020) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Quinn Koller, from Winter Garden, Florida, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), bands pellets in the ship’s ha... More
GULF OF THAILAND (March 4, 2020) Chief Hospital Corpsman
GULF OF THAILAND (March 4, 2020) Chief Hospital Corpsman Peter Tan, native of La Mirada, Calif., assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20), simulates clearing the airway of ... More
200111-N-RU810-1116 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 11, 2020)
200111-N-RU810-1116 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 11, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit lands on the flight deck of amphibious assa... More
GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) Sailors assigned to
GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) Sailors assigned to San-Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) signal an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25,... More
200202-N-RU810-1042 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2020) Airman
200202-N-RU810-1042 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2020) Airman Emeka Ikezu, left, from Houston, and Airman Angelina Powell, from San Antonio, Texas, both assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signa... More
191206-N-RU810-2016 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Rear
191206-N-RU810-2016 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, holds a press conference on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) follow... More
200415-N-RU810-1007 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020)
200415-N-RU810-1007 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020) Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Battalion Landing Team 15 prepare for a fast rope exercise in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship US... More
191206-N-RU810-1015 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Sailors
191206-N-RU810-1015 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Sailors man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) arrives at Sasebo, Japan to join the forward-deployed naval forces. America is assigned ... More
200201-N-RU810-2014 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2020) Lance
200201-N-RU810-2014 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2020) Lance Cpl. Michael Rogers, from Romeoville, Illinois, assigned to the Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit... More
191211-N-RU810-1022 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 11, 2019) Capt.
191211-N-RU810-1022 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 11, 2019) Capt. Jim McGovern speaks during a change of command ceremony in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Capt. Richard Lebron relieve... More
200826-N-RU810-1096 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020)
200826-N-RU810-1096 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the 31st MEU, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron... More
200826-N-RU810-1160 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020)
200826-N-RU810-1160 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Steven Crisologo, left, from Manila, Philippines, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Tyler Montg... More
Columbia Protocol Creator Addresses Suicide Prevention
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Sept. 26, 2019) Dr. Kelly Posner addresses leadership from all ships onboard Naval Base San Diego on suicide prevention aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is c... More
200415-N-RU810-1004 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020)
200415-N-RU810-1004 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020) Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Battalion Landing Team 15 prepare for a fast rope exercise in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship US... More
200203-N-RU810-1143 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Logistics
200203-N-RU810-1143 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Anna Lemus, from San Francisco, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), sorts mail in the ship’s hangar bay duri... More
GULF OF THAILAND (March 12, 2020) An F-35B Lighting
GULF OF THAILAND (March 12, 2020) An F-35B Lighting II assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault sh... More
200416-N-RU810-1053 EAST CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020)
200416-N-RU810-1053 EAST CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020) Machinist’s Mate Fireman Teresa Aguiniga, from Hanford, California, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), cuts a shirt to make face masks i... More
GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) Sailors assigned to
GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) Sailors assigned to San-Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay prepare to move cargo received from dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chaves (T-AKE 14) duri... More
200120-N-RU810-1096 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 20, 2020)
200120-N-RU810-1096 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 20, 2020) An MH-60S helicopter assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 conducts flight operations with amphibious assault ship USS Am... More
200603-N-RU810-1008 SASEBO, Japan (June 3, 2020) Capt.
200603-N-RU810-1008 SASEBO, Japan (June 3, 2020) Capt. Tate Robinson, commanding officer of San Antonio-Class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20), is rung aboard during a change of command ceremony... More
USS America (LHA 6) Conducts Replenishment-At-Sea
200914-N-RU810-1141 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2020) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Mackenzie McCaffrey, from Portland, Ore., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), moves p... More
200317-N-RU810-1018 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 17, 2020)
200317-N-RU810-1018 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 17, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) stand watch in the ship’s central control station during a replenishment-at-sea. America, fla... More
200406-N-RU810-1028 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 6, 2020)
200406-N-RU810-1028 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 6, 2020) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Jonathan Powell, from Temple, Texas, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, services the main rotor head o... More
200411-N-RU810-1069 EAST CHINA SEA (April 11, 2020)
200411-N-RU810-1069 EAST CHINA SEA (April 11, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) move cargo on the ship’s port aircraft elevator during a replenishment-at-sea with fleet reple... More
200127-N-RU810-1003 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2020)
200127-N-RU810-1003 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2020) Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) train to carry an injured squad mate in the hangar bay of amphibious as... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 18, 2020) Sgt. Mitchell Nguyen,
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 18, 2020) Sgt. Mitchell Nguyen, from Greenville, North Carolina, assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Battalion Landing Team 15, leads a tactical movement exercise during Corporals... More
200203-N-RU810-1067 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Marines
200203-N-RU810-1067 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine expeditionary Unit (MEU) move cargo on the flight deck of amphibious a... More
GULF OF THAILAND (March 4, 2020) Hospital Corpsman
GULF OF THAILAND (March 4, 2020) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Harley Dakis, native of Bremerton, Wash., assigned to Fleet Surgical team 7, treats a wound on a simulated casualty during a mass casualty drill in s... More
200321-N-RU810-1252 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020)
200321-N-RU810-1252 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), San Antonio-class dock landing ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS German... More
In a country that is popularly known as "the land of
In a country that is popularly known as "the land of the rising sun", many Japanese hold the belief that the first sunrise of the year, or "hatsuhinode", has a supernatural quality. Making a prayer at the sight... More
200603-N-RU810-1010 SASEBO, Japan (June 3, 2020) Capt.
200603-N-RU810-1010 SASEBO, Japan (June 3, 2020) Capt. John Barnett, offgoing commanding officer of San Antonio-Class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20), is rung aboard during a change of command ... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020) Amphibious assault ship
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force amphibious transport dock ship JS Kunisaki (LST 4003) operate together in the East China Sea. The... More
200129-N-RU810-1012 PHILLIPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2020)
200129-N-RU810-1012 PHILLIPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2020) Capt. Luke Frost, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), greets Vice Adm. Bill Merz, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, on the ship’s quart... More
200129-N-RU810-3100 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2020)
200129-N-RU810-3100 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2020) Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 625 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) secure a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter to t... More
GULF OF THAILAND (March 5, 2020) Sailors assigned to
GULF OF THAILAND (March 5, 2020) Sailors assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) move a UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Ti... More
ROYAL THAI NAVAL BASE HAT YAO, Thailand (Feb. 28, 2020)
ROYAL THAI NAVAL BASE HAT YAO, Thailand (Feb. 28, 2020) 31st Expeditionary Unit Marines embarked aboard San-Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) complete amphibious exercises with the ... More
200331-N-RU810-1009 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 31, 2020)
200331-N-RU810-1009 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 31, 2020) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Sammy Cohen, from Antioch, California, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), dons a self-contained breathing ap... More
191206-N-RU810-2022 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) John
191206-N-RU810-2022 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) John Taylor, principal officer, U.S Consulate in Fukuoka, Japan, holds a press conference aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) following the ship’... More
200110-N-RU810-1038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2020) Damage
200110-N-RU810-1038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2020) Damage Controlman Fireman Tanesha Anderson, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), cleans a sprinkler on the ship’s flight deck during a test ... More
200331-N-RU810-1030 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 31, 2020)
200331-N-RU810-1030 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 31, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) fight a simulated fire in the ship’s security office during a damage control drill. America, f... More
200826-N-RU810-1075 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020)
200826-N-RU810-1075 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Archangels of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (... More
191206-N-RU810-2035 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Capt.
191206-N-RU810-2035 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Capt. Luke A. Frost, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), holds a press conference following the ship’s arrival at Sasebo, Japan to... More
HAT YAO BEACH, Thailand (Feb. 28, 2020) 31st Marine
HAT YAO BEACH, Thailand (Feb. 28, 2020) 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines embarked aboard San-Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) conduct amphibious exercises with the Royal Thai... More
200826-N-RU810-1144 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020)
200826-N-RU810-1144 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Breanna Delafuente, from Long Beach, Miss., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America... More
200331-N-RU810-1011 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 31, 2020)
200331-N-RU810-1011 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 31, 2020) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Sammy Cohen, from Antioch, California, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), dons a self-contained breathing ap... More
The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducted
The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducted a change of command in the ship's hangar bay. Capt. Luke A. Frost relieved Capt. Daniel A. Nowicki as the commanding officer. America is in port conduct... More
200826-N-RU810-1155 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020)
200826-N-RU810-1155 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to launch an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Archangels of Helicopter Sea Comba... More
GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) Amphibious assault
GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sails in the Gulf of Thailand in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2020, March 1, 2020. America Expeditionary Strike Group-31st Marine E... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 18, 2020) Marines assigned to
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 18, 2020) Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct tactical movement exercises during Corporals Course aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flags... More
SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 11, 2020) Rear Adm. Fred Kacher,
SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 11, 2020) Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, center, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, addresses Capt. Kenneth Ward, left, and Capt. Luke frost during a change of command ceremony aboard the forw... More
200403-N-RU810-1007 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020)
200403-N-RU810-1007 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020) Lt. Matthew Boufford, dental officer aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), cleans a sailors teeth in the ship’s dental wing. America, flagship of... More
200403-N-RU810-2061 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020)
200403-N-RU810-2061 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020) Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit board an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) on the flight dec... More
200403-N-RU810-2067 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020)
200403-N-RU810-2067 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA... More
191206-N-RU810-2031 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Capt.
191206-N-RU810-2031 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Capt. Luke A. Frost, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), holds a press conference following the ship’s arrival at Sasebo, Japan to... More
200415-N-RU810-1019 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020)
200415-N-RU810-1019 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020) Cpl. Bryce Jensen, from Philadelphia, assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Battalion Landing Team 15, fires an M4 rifle during a fast rope exercise abo... More
GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) Sailors assigned to
GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) Sailors assigned to San-Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) signal an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25,... More
200110-N-RU810-1009 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2020) Damage
200110-N-RU810-1009 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2020) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Ryan Downer, left, and Damage Controlman Fireman Tanesha Anderson, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), conduct ... More
200203-N-RU810-1016 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Aviation
200203-N-RU810-1016 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Eduardo Aceves, right, from Los Angeles, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Joshua Ott, from Hous... More
GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) Sailors assigned to
GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) Sailors assigned to San-Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) prepare for a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO... More
USS America (LHA 6) Conducts Replenishment-At-Sea
200914-N-RU810-1092 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2020) Sailors and Marines aboard the forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to move cargo from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned ... More
200120-N-RU810-1070 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 20, 2020)
200120-N-RU810-1070 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 20, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 conducts flight operations with amphibious assault sh... More
200129-N-RU810-3061 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2020)
200129-N-RU810-3061 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2020) Marines assigned to the Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Med... More
200420-N-RU810-1172 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020)
200420-N-RU810-1172 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Akebono (DD 108) sail in formation in the East China Sea. Ameri... More
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