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
SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 17, 2020) Vice Adm. Bill Merz,
SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 17, 2020) Vice Adm. Bill Merz, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, arrives onboard USS America (LHA 6) during a visit to Sasebo. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group and assigned ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2021) A MH-60S Seahawk, assigned
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2021) A MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, takes off from the flight deck aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Amer... More
Marine Lance Cpl. Brandon Torres, assigned to Special
Marine Lance Cpl. Brandon Torres, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force South, describes the usage of portable water purification equipment to Peruvian sailors during a tour of future amphibi... More
The ceremonial color guard detail, assigned to amphibious
The ceremonial color guard detail, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), parades the colors during America’s commissioning ceremony. America is the first ship of its class and the fourth to b... More
Sailors and tiger cruise participants aboard amphibious
Sailors and tiger cruise participants aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) watch as an MV-22 Osprey starts its rotors during flight operations. Tiger cruises allow crew members an opportunity to b... More
150213-N-LD343-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2015) –
150213-N-LD343-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2015) – Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepares to drop anchor as part of an anchor drop test before returning to Naval Base San Diego from a scheduled un... More
150611-N-JH668-060 SAN DIEGO (June 11, 2015) –
150611-N-JH668-060 SAN DIEGO (June 11, 2015) – Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Jerald Hallford, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), brought his dog to a volunteer event with Pets Are Wonderful Sup... More
150625-N-AV234-109 SAN DIEGO (June 25, 2015) –Ensign
150625-N-AV234-109 SAN DIEGO (June 25, 2015) –Ensign Andrea Lee, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), cuts two-by-fours at Habitat for Humanity’s Home Builders Blitz, an initiative to bu... More
171112-N-AC254-154 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates
171112-N-AC254-154 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Nov. 12, 2017) Lt. Laura Starck, an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter pilot assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, poses with an att... 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
GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 27, 2020) Naval Aircrewman
GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 27, 2020) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Paul Schafer, native of Jackson, Ga., conducts pre-flight maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Island Knights” o... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 8, 2020) Lance Cpl. Dane Delarosa,
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 8, 2020) Lance Cpl. Dane Delarosa, from Guam, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducts maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey assigned to the 31st MEU, Marine Medium Tiltroto... 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
Rainbow sideboys render honors to distinguished visitors
Rainbow sideboys render honors to distinguished visitors arriving aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as part of a bilateral engagement with Colombia. America is traveling through the U.S.... More
160310-N-VR008-022 SAN DIEGO (March 10, 2016) – Capt.
160310-N-VR008-022 SAN DIEGO (March 10, 2016) – Capt. Michael W. Baze, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Ensign Brittany Baker, ships store division officer, and Veronica Na... More
191206-N-BT681-1207 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Sailors
191206-N-BT681-1207 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Sailors belay lines as the amphibious assault ship USS America arrives in Sasebo, Japan. America is assigned to Amphibious Squadron Eleven and will serve as the ... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 24, 2020) Marines assigned to
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 24, 2020) Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) haul in a line during a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) and dry cargo and ammu... More
Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Allen
Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Allen Trent, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), uses a multimeter to test continuity on a pier-to-ship telephone connection box in the ... More
150911-N-JH668-487 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 11, 2015) – Sailors
150911-N-JH668-487 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 11, 2015) – Sailors of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH 181) give high-fives af... 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
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
200326-N-FA868-1035 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 26, 2020)
200326-N-FA868-1035 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 26, 2020) Ensign Brian Thompson, from Pensacola, Florida, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), participates in a low-light live fire qualification c... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 8, 2020) Lance Cpl. Jesus Lopez
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 8, 2020) Lance Cpl. Jesus Lopez from Orange County, California, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stocks a vending machine aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). ... 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
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Jerald Hallford sprays Aviation
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Jerald Hallford sprays Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Nathaniel Molima, both assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), during an oleoresin capsicum (O... More
160830-N-FO981-192 SAN PEDRO, California (Aug. 30,
160830-N-FO981-192 SAN PEDRO, California (Aug. 30, 2016) – Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as America arrives for the inaugural Los Angeles Fleet Week. Fleet week o... 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
200324-N-FA868-2102 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020)
200324-N-FA868-2102 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Christopher Stubbs, from Phoenix, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), deflates an inflatable target in the... More
200410-N-FA868-4038 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020)
200410-N-FA868-4038 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Akebono (DD 108) sails alongside amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America ... More
Lt. Dawn Stankus, public affairs officer assigned to
Lt. Dawn Stankus, public affairs officer assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America, gives a tour to a group of Brazilian Marines. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southern Comman... More
160224-N-FO981-036 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 24, 2016) – Capt.
160224-N-FO981-036 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 24, 2016) – Capt. Michael W. Baze, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), greets U.S Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Bradford Gering, deputy commander,... 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
Quartermaster 2nd Class Amy Birkholz, assigned to future
Quartermaster 2nd Class Amy Birkholz, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), takes bearings in the ship's pilothouse as the ship transits the Strait of Magellan. America is currently t... 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
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call in the hangar bay of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan. Ame... More
200224-N-VE240-1248 PATTAYA, Thailand (Feb. 24, 2020)
200224-N-VE240-1248 PATTAYA, Thailand (Feb. 24, 2020) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participate in a community relations event with the Father Ray Foundation School for Dis... 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), greets Uruguay army Gen. Neris Corbo during a bilateral engagement with distinguished visitors from Uruguay. A... More
191005-N-FA868-1014 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2019) Gas
191005-N-FA868-1014 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2019) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), checks the engine systems in the ship’s engin... 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
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 24, 2020) Fleet replenishment
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 24, 2020) Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) deliver cargo to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a replenishment-at-sea. America, flagship of the America Expe... More
210211-N-NJ919-2080 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 11, 2021)
210211-N-NJ919-2080 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 11, 2021) A CH-53E helicopter assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Ame... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 14, 2020) An MV-22B Osprey assigned
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 14, 2020) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship ... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Michael Baze, left, the executive officer
U.S. Navy Capt. Michael Baze, left, the executive officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), and Ensign Ryan Warner grill steaks during a steel beach picnic on the ship's flight deck Sept. 12, ... More
The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA
The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sails through the Atlantic Ocean en route to its San Diego home port. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet a... More
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, right, commander, Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, right, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 3, presents a plaque to El Salvador Vice President Oscar Samuel Ortiz Ascencio during a bilateral engagement held aboard the ship. America ... More
Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America
Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) teach a tiger cruise participant proper hose handling techniques on the ship’s starboard elevator. Tiger cruises allow crew members an opportunity... More
SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 1, 2016) – Seaman Brian
SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 1, 2016) – Seaman Brian Shawn, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), digs a fence post hole while volunteering at a Habitat for Humanity event, during the inaugur... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2017) – Ensign Jackson Fisher,
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2017) – Ensign Jackson Fisher, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), connects the seven meter rigid inflatable boat to the slewing arm davit after a boat operation dril... 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
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 27, 2020) MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 27, 2020) MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) prepare to take off from amphibious assau... 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
Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Johnnie Mewborn, assigned
Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Johnnie Mewborn, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) attempts a free throw during in a friendly basketball game with Peruvian sailors in Callao, Peru. Am... More
Future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6)
Future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the Pacific Ocean en route to its home port of San Diego. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet area of ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2015) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain’s
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2015) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Nnamdi Emenogu looks on as an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, approaches the flight deck of amphibious as... 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
200428-N-FA868-1023 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 27, 2020)
200428-N-FA868-1023 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 27, 2020) Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare for an aerial debarkation from amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship... More
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey takes off from the flight
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey takes off from the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to participate in bilateral training exercises with Colombia’s military. America is currently trave... More
Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship
Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and local Brazilian navy Sailors assemble a shelving unit during a community relations project (COMREL) at the U.S. Municipal School du... More
Marine Gunnery Sgt. Arturo Belmonte hands a baton to
Marine Gunnery Sgt. Arturo Belmonte hands a baton to Chilean marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Osualdo Olivares during a civil disturbance and crowd control demonstration in the vehicle stowage area aboard future amph... More
Ship’s Serviceman Seaman Apprentice Cristian Arzuaga,
Ship’s Serviceman Seaman Apprentice Cristian Arzuaga, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stocks a shelf in the ship’s store after receiving a shipment of supplies in Chile. America ... More
Chief Operations Specialist Steven Lowe receives his
Chief Operations Specialist Steven Lowe receives his combination cover during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). This year marks the first time a c... More
Guests tour future amphibious assault ship USS America
Guests tour future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as part of San Francisco Fleet Week. America is scheduled to be ceremoniously commissioned near the end of fleet week, Oct. 11. (U.S. Navy photo by... More
171028-N-GC965-259 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171028-N-GC965-259 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 28, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Paul Clarke, a San Antonio native, signals pilots of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the ... More
200313-N-FA868-1305 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 13, 2020)
200313-N-FA868-1305 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 13, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sails alongside littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10). America, flagship of the America Expedition... 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
210115-N-FA868-1144 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 15, 2021)
210115-N-FA868-1144 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 15, 2021) Airnman Jamari Cooke, from Greenville, N.C., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), operates a flight deck cleaning trac... More
Culinary Specialist 2rd Kleyon Williams, assigned to
Culinary Specialist 2rd Kleyon Williams, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), makes pancakes in preparation for the crew’s breakfast. America’s food service team begins preparing brea... More
A Brazilian navy UH-13 Esquilo is directed to take
A Brazilian navy UH-13 Esquilo is directed to take off from the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as part of a training partnership between the Brazilian and U.S. navies. America... 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
210121-N-QM903-1013 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 21, 2021)
210121-N-QM903-1013 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 21, 2021) Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) fasten stabilizing fins on an inert practice bomb. America, f... More
Future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6)
Future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) passes the southern most point of South America as the ship transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southern C... More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) wave to their friends and family as the ship arrives in its homeport of San Diego for the first time. Their arrival marks the completion of... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020) Mass Communication Specialist
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vincent E. Zline, from Laurel, Maryland, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a l... 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
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) lands on amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Ex... More
171027-M-MC999-007 U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171027-M-MC999-007 U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Houck, with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force, sits astride a camel during a course provided by local camel e... 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
200901-N-NJ919-2430 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 1, 2020)
200901-N-NJ919-2430 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 1, 2020) PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 01, 2020) The forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) transits the Philippine Sea. New Orleans, part of ... 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
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
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus congratulates newly
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus congratulates newly promoted and reenlisted Sailors and Marines before an all-hands call in the hangar bay of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits th... 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
200410-N-FA868-4062 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020)
200410-N-FA868-4062 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 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 ... More
210130-N-IO312-1118 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2021)
210130-N-IO312-1118 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) Airman Selena Torres, from San Diego, trains Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit on firefighti... More
Chief (select) Operations Specialist Steven Lowe, assigned
Chief (select) Operations Specialist Steven Lowe, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), holds a vessel containing the names of 9/11 victims. Three bottles containing names of all the v... More
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, center, commander, Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, center, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, conducts an interview with a reporter from Chile in the hangar bay of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it tr... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2020) Lance Cpl. Frank Barnes,
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2020) Lance Cpl. Frank Barnes, from Harmony, N.C., assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) sets up a high-frequency radio onboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship U... 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
Logistics Specialist 2nd Class CaSaundra Montgomery,
Logistics Specialist 2nd Class CaSaundra Montgomery, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares a pallet to be offloaded in support of Project Handclasp, while anchored off the coa... More
200410-N-DB724-2594 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020)
200410-N-DB724-2594 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020) Two F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) fly by amphibi... More
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Colon
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Colon takes photos of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and ships from the Peruvian navy as they sail in formation during a passing exercise (PA... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 20, 2020) An F-35B Lightning
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 20, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) prepares to take off from amphibious assault ship U... More
201006-N-NJ919-1278 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 6, 2020) Sailors
201006-N-NJ919-1278 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 6, 2020) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct flight operations during a replenishment-at-sea. America, flagship ... More
200324-N-DB724-1034 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020)
200324-N-DB724-1034 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) sails in formation as part of an Expeditionary Strike Force. Operating as an Expeditionary Strik... More