EAST CHINA SEA (May 2, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious
EAST CHINA SEA (May 2, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct flight operations with helicopters assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 2... More
210120-N-BT681-1033 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2021)
210120-N-BT681-1033 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2021) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious a... More
200301-N-BT681-1073 GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020)
200301-N-BT681-1073 GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 delivers cargo to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a repl... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 2, 2020) Sailors assigned to the
EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 2, 2020) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct flight operations to prepare for a vertical replenishment at sea. America, flagship of ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 10, 2021) An F-35B Lightning II
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 10, 2021) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepares to launch from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, lead sh... More
200226-N-BT681-1044 LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Feb. 26,
200226-N-BT681-1044 LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Feb. 26, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit depart the quarterdeck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in support of Exercise Cob... More
EAST CHINA SEA (May 2, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious
EAST CHINA SEA (May 2, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct flight operations with helicopters assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 2... More
200410-N-BT681-4230 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020)
200410-N-BT681-4230 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Mercedes Amador, from New York, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals an F-35B Li... More
200321-N-BT681-1026 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020)
200321-N-BT681-1026 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
200320-N-BT681-1123 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 20, 2020)
200320-N-BT681-1123 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 20, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct a general quarters drill in the hangar bay. America, flagship of the America Expeditio... More
200704-N-BT681-1006 SASEBO, Japan (July 4, 2020) Fireworks
200704-N-BT681-1006 SASEBO, Japan (July 4, 2020) Fireworks explode over amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during an Independence Day celebration onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo. America, fl... More
200114-N-BT681-1011 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 14, 2020)
200114-N-BT681-1011 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 14, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight d... More
200226-N-BT681-1022 LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Feb. 26,
200226-N-BT681-1022 LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Feb. 26, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit depart the quarterdeck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in support of Exercise Cob... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a live fire exercise on the aircraft elevator of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary ... More
200111-N-BT681-1156 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 11, 2020)
200111-N-BT681-1156 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 11, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The Americ... More
200304-N-BT681-1018 GULF OF THAILAND (March 4, 2020)
200304-N-BT681-1018 GULF OF THAILAND (March 4, 2020) A CV-22B Osprey special operations aircraft assigned to the Air Force 21st Special Operations Squadron takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault s... More
200404-N-BT681-1020 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 4, 2020)
200404-N-BT681-1020 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 4, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) perform a fast rope exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship... More
200226-N-BT681-1035 LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Feb. 26,
200226-N-BT681-1035 LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Feb. 26, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) depart the quarterdeck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in support of Exerci... More
200301-N-BT681-1037 GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020)
200301-N-BT681-1037 GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 delivers cargo to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a repl... More
200203-N-BT681-1180 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Sailors
200203-N-BT681-1180 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), man the phone-and-distance line during a replenishment-at-sea with Military Sealift Command dry... More
200410-N-BT681-4229 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020)
200410-N-BT681-4229 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Mercedes Amador, from New York, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals an F-35B Li... More
200225-N-BT681-1014 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020)
200225-N-BT681-1014 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors and Royal Thai Navy Sailors compete in a soccer match during a sports day event in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2020 (CG 20). The Amer... More
200416-N-BT681-1028 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020)
200416-N-BT681-1028 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participate in a small arms live fire exercise. America, flagship of the America Expeditionar... More
200404-N-BT681-1053 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 4, 2020)
200404-N-BT681-1053 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 4, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) perform a fast rope exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship... More
200225-N-BT681-1310 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020)
200225-N-BT681-1310 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors and Royal Thai Navy Sailors compete in a soccer match during a sports day event in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2020 (CG 20). The Amer... More
210130-N-BT681-2087 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2021)
210130-N-BT681-2087 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Cosme Zamora, from Compton, Calif., assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), conducts flight... More
Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits
Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the South China Sea. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of ... More
200416-N-BT681-1013 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020)
200416-N-BT681-1013 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Meami Yarmeto, from Minneapolis, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participates in a small arms live fire... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 2, 2020) Sailors assigned to the
EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 2, 2020) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct flight operations to prepare for a vertical replenishment at sea. America, flagship of ... More
An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine
An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, lead ship of the America Amphibi... More
200403-N-BT681-1114 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020)
200403-N-BT681-1114 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020) Sgt. Joshua Coward, from Jacksonville, Florida assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participates in a live fire exercise aboard amphibious assault... More
200219-N-BT681-1064 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 19, 2020)
200219-N-BT681-1064 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 19, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participate in a damage control training team drill. America, flagship of the America Expediti... More
200117-N-BT681-2011 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 17, 2020)
200117-N-BT681-2011 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 17, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of... More
200321-N-BT681-1020 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020)
200321-N-BT681-1020 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 ... More
200416-N-BT681-1092 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020)
200416-N-BT681-1092 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020) Yeoman Charlie Barash, from San Antonio, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participates in a small arms live fire exercise. America, fl... More
200128-N-BT681-1039 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 28, 2020)
200128-N-BT681-1039 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 28, 2020) Marines assigned to 81mm Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) trai... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 11, 2021) Sailors assigned to
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 11, 2021) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct flight operations with an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to the 31st Mar... More
200201-N-BT681-2087 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2020) Sailors
200201-N-BT681-2087 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2020) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) team, perform a medical evacuation drill i... More
200318-N-BT681-1011 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 18, 2020)
200318-N-BT681-1011 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 18, 2020) Lt. Cmdr. Danett Bishop, from Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, tests respiratory samples in the biological safety lab of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 2, 2020) An MH-60S helicopter
EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 2, 2020) An MH-60S helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 carries cargo during flight operations with forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to... More
200115-N-BT681-1004 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 15, 2020)
200115-N-BT681-1004 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 15, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) move an F-35B Lightning II assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (R... More
200403-N-BT681-1320 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020)
200403-N-BT681-1320 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020) Lance Cpl. Aaron Palao-Moreno, from Bronx, New York, assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participates in a live fire exercise in the hangar bay o... More
200208-N-BT681-1037 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 8, 2020)
200208-N-BT681-1037 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 8, 2020) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Eric H. Mendoza, left, from Selma, California, watches Gunner’s Mate Seaman Kyle Sims-Bethune, from Atlanta, mark a target during a liv... More
F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to 31st
F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 conduct flight operations with amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Ameri... More
200204-N-BT681-1003 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2020) Aircrew
200204-N-BT681-1003 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2020) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Marcus Jones (Front), from Richmond, Virginia, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), and Lance Cpl. B... More
200410-N-BT681-4052 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020)
200410-N-BT681-4052 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Mercedes Amador, from New York, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals an F-35B Li... More
Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) cross the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating... More
200321-N-BT681-1012 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020)
200321-N-BT681-1012 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and San Antonio-class dock landing ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), both part of the America Expeditionary Strike Gro... More
200416-N-BT681-1104 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020)
200416-N-BT681-1104 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participate in a small arms live fire exercise. America, flagship of the America Expeditionar... More
191211-N-BT681-1068 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 11, 2019) Rear
191211-N-BT681-1068 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 11, 2019) Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, speaks during the change of command ceremony for Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 in the... More
SASEBO, Japan (May 26, 2020) Amphibious assault ship
SASEBO, Japan (May 26, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) receives cargo during a stores onload. America, flagship of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area o... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 21, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 21, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Cosme Zamora, from Compton, Calif., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals an F-35B L... More
200330-N-BT681-1021 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 30, 2020)
200330-N-BT681-1021 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 30, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct a damage control drill on the flight deck. America, flagship of the America Expedition... More
Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits
Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the South China Sea. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of ... More
200203-N-BT681-1075 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Sailors
200203-N-BT681-1075 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), man the phone-and-distance line during a replenishment-at-sea with Military Sealift Command dry... More
200129-N-BT681-1059 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2020)
200129-N-BT681-1059 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts an exercise with amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) the flagship of U.S. 7th Fleet, USS Green... More
200704-N-BT681-1029 SASEBO, Japan (July 4, 2020) Fireworks
200704-N-BT681-1029 SASEBO, Japan (July 4, 2020) Fireworks explode over amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during an Independence Day celebration onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo. America, fl... More
200328-N-BT681-1003 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 28, 2020)
200328-N-BT681-1003 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 28, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Nahzel Kearse, from New London, Connecticut, mans an M240B machine gun during a live fire exercise on amphibious assault ship U... More
F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine
F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) land on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, lead ship of the America Am... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 2, 2020) An MH-60S helicopter
EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 2, 2020) An MH-60S helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 carries cargo during flight operations with forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to... More
200416-N-BT681-1128 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020)
200416-N-BT681-1128 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participate in a small arms live fire exercise. America, flagship of the America Expeditionar... More
200225-N-BT681-1464 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020)
200225-N-BT681-1464 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors and Royal Thai Navy Sailors gather during a sports day event in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2020 (CG 20). The America Expeditionary S... More
200410-N-BT681-4023 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020)
200410-N-BT681-4023 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) wave to Sailors aboard Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Akebono (DD 108) from th... More
200416-N-BT681-1011 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020)
200416-N-BT681-1011 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Meami Yarmeto, from Minneapolis, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participates in a small arms live fire... More
SASEBO, Japan (May 26, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious
SASEBO, Japan (May 26, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) organize boxes during a stores onload in the hangar bay. America, flagship of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is ... More
200225-N-BT681-1163 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020)
200225-N-BT681-1163 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors and Royal Thai Navy Sailors compete a soccer match during a sports day event in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2020 (CG 20). The America... More
SASEBO, Japan (July 18, 2020) – Sailors and families
SASEBO, Japan (July 18, 2020) – Sailors and families attend a Roman Catholic baptism ceremony on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of America Expeditionary Strike... More
200225-N-BT681-1235 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020)
200225-N-BT681-1235 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE (Feb. 25, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors and Royal Thai Navy Sailors pose for a photo during a sports day event in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2020 (CG 20). The America Exped... More
200301-N-BT681-1041 GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020)
200301-N-BT681-1041 GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 delivers cargo to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a repl... More
EAST CHINA SEA (May 2, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter
EAST CHINA SEA (May 2, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA ... More
210130-N-BT681-2060 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2021)
210130-N-BT681-2060 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2021) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA... More
200403-N-BT681-1200 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020)
200403-N-BT681-1200 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020) Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participate in a live fire exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flags... More
210120-N-BT681-2046 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2021)
210120-N-BT681-2046 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Tyler Montgomery, from Houston, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sig... More
200220-N-BT681-1028 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 20, 2020)
200220-N-BT681-1028 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 20, 2020) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) stand at attention during an all-... More
200205-N-BT681-1028 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2020) Aviation
200205-N-BT681-1028 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Enrico Rabina, from Round Rock, Texas, signals an F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Un... More
200202-N-BT681-1059 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2020) An
200202-N-BT681-1059 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of ... More
Air Force Fighter Pilot Joins the Navy Marine Corps Team
200307-N-BT681-1041 GULF OF THAILAND (March 7, 2020) United States Air Force pilot Capt. Melanie Ziebart poses for a photo on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of... More
210130-N-BT681-2181 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2021)
210130-N-BT681-2181 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Devin Call, from Winchester, Va., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), ... More
Aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary
Aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 are secured to the flight deck of amphibious assault ship US... More
200328-N-BT681-1001 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 28, 2020)
200328-N-BT681-1001 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 28, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Nahzel Kearse, from New London, Connecticut, mans an M240B machine gun during a live fire exercise on amphibious assault ship U... More
200321-N-BT681-1021 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020)
200321-N-BT681-1021 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 ... More
200215-N-BT681-1118 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2020)
200215-N-BT681-1118 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2020) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) is secured to the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA ... More
200301-N-BT681-1123 GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020)
200301-N-BT681-1123 GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) Amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) sails alongside amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) following a replenishment-at-sea with dry c... More
200301-N-BT681-1129 GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020)
200301-N-BT681-1129 GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 delivers cargo to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a repl... More
200129-N-BT681-1029 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2020)
200129-N-BT681-1029 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts an exercise with amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) the flagship of U.S. 7th Fleet, USS Green... More
200213-N-BT681-1227 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 13, 2020)
200213-N-BT681-1227 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 13, 2020) Members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force attend a familiarization brief in the conference room aboard amphibious assau... More
200303-N-BT681-1024 GULF OF THAILAND (March 3, 2020)
200303-N-BT681-1024 GULF OF THAILAND (March 3, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct rigid-hull inflatable boat operations in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 20, March 3, ... More
200411-N-BT681-1005 EAST CHINA SEA (April 11, 2020)
200411-N-BT681-1005 EAST CHINA SEA (April 11, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare for a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194... More
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Jamari
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Jamari Cooke, from Greenville, N.C., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to t... More
210130-N-BT681-1151 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2021)
210130-N-BT681-1151 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2021) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) flies over the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Ameri... More
210130-N-BT681-2210 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2021)
210130-N-BT681-2210 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Joshua Ott, from Houston, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals an F-35B Lightnin... More
200119-N-BT681-1010 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 19, 2020)
200119-N-BT681-1010 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 19, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of... More
200411-N-BT681-1025 EAST CHINA SEA (April 11, 2020)
200411-N-BT681-1025 EAST CHINA SEA (April 11, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) stand by on the flight deck of amphibious assa... More
SASEBO, Japan (May 26, 2020) Amphibious assault ship
SASEBO, Japan (May 26, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) receives cargo during a stores onload. America, flagship of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area o... More
200318-N-BT681-1006 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 18, 2020)
200318-N-BT681-1006 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 18, 2020) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Ashton Kang, from Imlay City, Michigan, tests respiratory samples in the biological safety lab aboard amphibious assault ship USS ... More
200411-N-BT681-1029 EAST CHINA SEA (April 11, 2020)
200411-N-BT681-1029 EAST CHINA SEA (April 11, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) retrieve cargo on the flight deck of amphibiou... More
200416-N-BT681-1067 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020)
200416-N-BT681-1067 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020) Yeoman Charlie Barash, from San Antonio, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participates in a small arms live fire exercise. America, fl... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 2, 2020) Sailors assigned to the
EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 2, 2020) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct flight operations to prepare for a vertical replenishment at sea. America, flagship of ... More
210130-N-BT681-2036 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2021)
210130-N-BT681-2036 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Tyler Montgomery, from Houston, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sig... More
200318-N-BT681-1007 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 18, 2020)
200318-N-BT681-1007 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 18, 2020) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Ashton Kang, from Imlay City, Michigan, tests respiratory samples in the biological safety lab aboard amphibious assault ship USS ... More