A Sailor with the future amphibious assault ship USS
A Sailor with the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) practices a technique from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program on a Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South during t... More
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South clean their weapons aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) after a successful bi-lateral exchange with the Brazilian Naval ... More
Lieutenant Col. George Hasseltine, commanding officer
Lieutenant Col. George Hasseltine, commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Metairie, La., speaks to sailors during an awards ceremony aboard the future amphibio... More
Lance Cpl. Brandon Torres, a water support specialist
Lance Cpl. Brandon Torres, a water support specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, bandages a simulated casualty during the final exam of a combat lifesaver course aboard the future ... More
U.S. 5 TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 15, 2017)
U.S. 5 TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 15, 2017) - An SA-330 Puma helicopter assigned to the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) delivers supplies to the amphibious assault ship... More
U.S. Navy Sailors with Assault Craft Unit 5, direct
U.S. Navy Sailors with Assault Craft Unit 5, direct a landing craft, air cushion onto Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 06, 2019. Naval integration is a core component of who we are and how we operate. Wo... More
BLT 2/4, 31st MEU prepares for TRAP mission
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 9, 2020) Lance Cpl. Chandler J. Stinson, an infantry rifleman with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), test fires an M240B machine gun... More
Marines with the 31st MEU, prepare and demonstrate the TACN system
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 11, 2020) Lance Cpl. Juan Ontiveros, an air traffic control navigation aids technician, with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares and demonstrates the Tactical Air Navigation (TA... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rocco Vecchio, a dog handler
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rocco Vecchio, a dog handler attached to Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), shoots his rifle alongside his military working dog, Pedro, aboard amphibious ... More
A Reconnaissance Marine with Special Purpose Marine
A Reconnaissance Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South watches from an MH-60S Seahawk as another Seahawk engages simulated targets over open water during a helicopter visit, board, sear... More
160712-M-OI464-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2016) -
160712-M-OI464-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2016) - A Super Stallion CH-53E helicopter takes off from the USS America July 12, 2016 during deck landing qualifications and initial arrival. Marine Heavy Helicopt... More
161028-N-AC237-0301 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) An
161028-N-AC237-0301 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft launches for the first time off the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35B short takeoff/vertical ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN -- A UH-1Y Venom prepares to land aboard
PACIFIC OCEAN -- A UH-1Y Venom prepares to land aboard the USS America, November 17, 2016. The crew of the USS America are preparing for the Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration. (U.S. Marine Corps ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. J Templin, a designated marksman
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. J Templin, a designated marksman with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines (3/4), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and a native of Orange County, California, conducts a ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN -- A UH-1Y Huey circles the America Amphibious
PACIFIC OCEAN -- A UH-1Y Huey circles the America Amphibious Ready Group ship formation searching for potential threats to the vessels while conducting a simulated straits-transit drill during Composite Trainin... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 14, 2020) Marines with the 31st
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 14, 2020) Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to begin a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) test aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). With t... More
PACIFIC OCEAN, Calif. -- Pfc. Autumn Milles with the
PACIFIC OCEAN, Calif. -- Pfc. Autumn Milles with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Low Altitude Air Defense Detachment scans around the ship aboard USS AMERICA during the Amphibious Squadron-Marine Expedition... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) Capt. Jacob Rhine, 5th
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) Capt. Jacob Rhine, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company detachment officer-in-charge, 31st MEU, briefs the capabilities of the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) to Ensign Amand... More
IE JIMA, Japan (Sept. 9, 2020) Navy Corpsman and Marines,
IE JIMA, Japan (Sept. 9, 2020) Navy Corpsman and Marines, with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), treat casualties and administer blood as part of Valkyrie training ... More
Lance Cpl. Joshua Thomas, airframe mechanic with Marine
Lance Cpl. Joshua Thomas, airframe mechanic with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 (VMX-22), and a native of Waldorf, Md., performs routine maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey aboard the flight deck... More
Fake blood is poured on a simulated casualty to provide
Fake blood is poured on a simulated casualty to provide a stressful environment to Peruvian Marines for the final exercise of a Combat Lifesaver course taught by Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground T... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 14, 2020) Marines with the 31st
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 14, 2020) Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a Marine Corps Martial Art Program (MCMAP) test aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). With the motto, ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Alexander Moore, a rifleman with Battalion
U.S. Marine Cpl. Alexander Moore, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lays on a sked as a simulated casualty during a knot tying demonstrati... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2020) Staff noncommissioned
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2020) Staff noncommissioned officers with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) present a gift to Col. Robert Brodie, commanding officer of the 31st MEU, during a going away celebrat... More
PACIFIC OCEAN -- A Marine Pilot closes distance for
PACIFIC OCEAN -- A Marine Pilot closes distance for landing using a UH-1Y Huey aboard USS San Diego (LPD 22) while conducting a simulated straits-transit drill during Composite Training Unit Exercise, May 5, 20... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors play basketball with Peruvian
U.S. Marines and Sailors play basketball with Peruvian Marines during a theater security cooperation bi-lateral exchange at Peruvian Marine Corps Base Ancon, Peru, Sept. 1, 2014. The TSC event is made up to inc... More
Marines and Sailors with ties to El Salvador pose for
Marines and Sailors with ties to El Salvador pose for a photo with distinguished visitors during a key leader engagement (KLE) with Salvadoran officials aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LH... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2020) Sgt. William Meridith
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2020) Sgt. William Meridith and Cpl. Kyle Daly, crew chiefs with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) secure illumination flares to t... More
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 5, 2017) - U.S. Marines from the 15th
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 5, 2017) - U.S. Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit strategically position themselves during an Alligator Dagger beach landing exercise – a two-week exercise that prepares incoming N... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2020) Col. Robert Brodie,
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2020) Col. Robert Brodie, commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), speaks to the staff noncommissioned officers of the MEU during a going away celebration in his ... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Capt. Steven Anderson,
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Capt. Steven Anderson, commander of the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), looks outside a UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squad... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses the Marines
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses the Marines and Sailors of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South and the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during an all hands meeting hel... More
Chief Petty Officer Diana Alicia Brione-Rodriguez,
Chief Petty Officer Diana Alicia Brione-Rodriguez, ship secretary assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), translates for Staff Sgt. Christopher Sargent, an explosive ordnance disposa... More
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, HAWAII – A crewmaster
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, HAWAII – A crewmaster with Assault Craft Unit 5, America Amphibious Ready Group unloads and guides Humvees belonging to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing... More
IE JIMA, Japan (Sept. 9, 2020) A Navy Corpsman, with
IE JIMA, Japan (Sept. 9, 2020) A Navy Corpsman, with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), draws blood as part of Valkyrie training. Valkyrie is activated when casualty... More
Reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force
Reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), run out of a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Island Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 ont... More
171123-N-AC254-087 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Sarah
171123-N-AC254-087 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Sarah Pauline Spencer, wife of Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, speaks to Sailors and Marines during an all hands call in the hangar bay of the amphibiou... More
170718-N-NJ416-0028 Lance Cpl. Allen Robert, a native
170718-N-NJ416-0028 Lance Cpl. Allen Robert, a native of Hampton, New York, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, weighs dough in the amphibious assault ship USS America’s (LHA 6) bakery before making... More
170930-N-AC254-282 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170930-N-AC254-282 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 30, 2017) Marines assigned to the combat cargo department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) secure cargo for transport on an SA-3... More
161117-N-VR008-0096 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2016) An
161117-N-VR008-0096 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2016) An AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopter assigned to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship... More
170926-N-ZS023-060 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170926-N-ZS023-060 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 26, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) lifts off from the flight deck of the... More
171022-N-ZS023-086 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171022-N-ZS023-086 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 22, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA... More
Staff Sgt. Ezequiel Herrera, the logistics chief with
Staff Sgt. Ezequiel Herrera, the logistics chief with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Forces South, and a native of Las Vegas, participated in the first combat marksmanship live-fire shoot held on the fl... More
VMX 22, US Navy Photogrpah
Marines from Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, embarked aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), perform routine maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey on the ship’s flight dec... More
150408-N-ZZZ99-001 SAN DIEGO (April 8, 2015) –Aviation
150408-N-ZZZ99-001 SAN DIEGO (April 8, 2015) –Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman David Perez, right, attached to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares to participate in a functional fi... More
160226-N-LD343-002 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2016) – Commander,
160226-N-LD343-002 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2016) – Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Vice Adm. William Hilarides talks with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) leadership during a tour of th... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA - Cpl. Jason Bauer, with the 15th Marine
SOUTH CHINA SEA - Cpl. Jason Bauer, with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Aviation Combat Element, repairs part of the hull on an MV-22B Osprey aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Aug 19, 20... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – AV-8B Harriers with the 15th Marine
PACIFIC OCEAN – AV-8B Harriers with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Aviation Combat Element and F/A-18C/E/F Hornets and Super Hornets with Carrier Air Wing 2 from nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl ... More
31st MEU innovates security with first ever forward-deployed cyber def...
Philippine Sea (April 2, 2020) U.S. Marines with Defensive Cyberspace Operations-Internal Defensive Measures (DCO-IDM) embarked with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Indo-Pacific region. D... More
Brazilian Navy medical personnel share their expertise
Brazilian Navy medical personnel share their expertise on mass casualty events with Marines and Sailors of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South as part of a medical bi-lateral exchange at Marambai... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – Marines with Battalion Landing Team
PACIFIC OCEAN – Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit take up defensive positions around the flight deck during Composite Training Unit Exercise ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2020) Sgt. Maj. Edwin Mota,
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2020) Sgt. Maj. Edwin Mota, sergeant major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), speaks to the staff noncommissioned officers of the MEU during a going away celebration in honor ... More
Marine Capt. Blaine Barby, assigned to Special Purpose
Marine Capt. Blaine Barby, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South, carries his gear toward the rally point after disembarking an MV-22 Osprey assigned to the “Spartans” of Mari... More
PACIFIC OCEAN, Calif. – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling)
PACIFIC OCEAN, Calif. – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3 Carlon and ABH3 Ciseiros part of the Amphibious Squadron 15 check the hull of the USS AMERICA for any remaining breeches during Amphibious Squadron... More
EAST CHINA SEA (April 27, 2020) An MV-22B tiltrotor
EAST CHINA SEA (April 27, 2020) An MV-22B tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to take off from the flight deck of amph... More
Corporal Eric Cotter, MV-22 crew chief with Marine
Corporal Eric Cotter, MV-22 crew chief with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 (VMX-22), engages simulated enemy targets during an operational test aboard an MV-22 Osprey, July 14, 2014. The cre... More
U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 18, 2017)
U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 18, 2017) — The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team and Logistics Combat Element conduct a Rehearsal of Concept drill with the United Arab Emirates ... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 17, 2020) Sgt. Stephen Viniard,
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 17, 2020) Sgt. Stephen Viniard, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and native of Williamsburg, Virginia, w... More
Gunnery Sgt. Steven Superville, right, a communications
Gunnery Sgt. Steven Superville, right, a communications chief with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., is presented his promotion warrant from Rear Adm. Frank L. ... More
160712-N-JH668-353 PEARL HARBOR (July 12, 2016) – Aviation
160712-N-JH668-353 PEARL HARBOR (July 12, 2016) – Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Ashley Brockman mans the rails of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as the ship departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for... More
INDIAN OCEAN – Lance Cpl. Cody Losse, a rifleman with
INDIAN OCEAN – Lance Cpl. Cody Losse, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team, is hit with the HEMI/X-29E Taser during a three-day Non-Let... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET OF AREA OF OPERATIONS — Gunnery Sgt.
U.S. 5TH FLEET OF AREA OF OPERATIONS — Gunnery Sgt. Morgan Dickey, a mortar platoon sergeant with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team, conducts a safe... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 11, 2020) Lt. Cmdr. Marissa A.
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 11, 2020) Lt. Cmdr. Marissa A. Mayor, a general surgeon with Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 7, USS America (LHA 6), observes as medical personnel with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and USS... More
171123-N-ZS023-152 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Secretary
171123-N-ZS023-152 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer cuts a cake with Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Daisy Magana on the mess decks of the amphibious assault ship USS... More
Diplomats, military leaders and distinguished guests
Diplomats, military leaders and distinguished guests from Trinidad and Tobago learn about the Internally Transportable Vehicle during a tour aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), July 2... More
U.S. Ambassador to Chile Michael Hammer, addresses
U.S. Ambassador to Chile Michael Hammer, addresses Marines, Sailors and distinguished visitors during a reception in the hangar bay of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in Valparaíso, Chile... More
Lance Cpl. Brian Bridges, a mortarman with Special
Lance Cpl. Brian Bridges, a mortarman with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Mansfield, Mass., defends himself against simulated enemy combatant, Cpl. Bobby Jackson, a maintena... More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) pose for a group photo at the Immaculate Conception School in Callao, Peru. Sailors, Marines and Peruvian sailors worked together to paint ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) — Flight deck personnel
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) — Flight deck personnel coordinate with an aircraft launch and recovery crewman as he climbs down from an F-35B Lightning II aircraft before activating the elevator and lowering the... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 19, 2017) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 19, 2017) – Sgt. Juan Garcia, a motor transport operator with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element, presents a class on how to properly guide a v... More
A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter with Marine Medium Helicopter
A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 lands on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Aug. 24, 2014. Four helicopters with the squadron ar... More
171013-N-AC254-036 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171013-N-AC254-036 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 13, 2017) An SA-330J Puma helicopter assigned to the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) delivers cargo to the amphibiou... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dmitriy Shmidt, a grenadier
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dmitriy Shmidt, a grenadier with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and a native of Oregon City, Oregon, conducts a patrol during a helicopte... More
CENTRAL TRAINING AREA, Okinawa (Oct. 8, 2020) Marines
CENTRAL TRAINING AREA, Okinawa (Oct. 8, 2020) Marines and Sailors with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), assault an enemy-controlled town after launching from USS A... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors man the ship during the
U.S. Marines and Sailors man the ship during the Commissioning Ceremony for USS America during San Francisco Fleet Week 2014 on Oct. 11, 2014. San Francisco has hosted fleet week for more than 30 years, and has... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/4, 31st
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) move to their objective at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 8, 2021. The Marines of 3/4 provided rapid reinforcement in suppor... More
180402-N-ZS023-002 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (April 2, 2018)
180402-N-ZS023-002 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (April 2, 2018) Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Jason Lechowicz, a native of New Britain, Conn., assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), review... More
161105-N-NJ416-0186 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) –
161105-N-NJ416-0186 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) – Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Reynagletendre, assigned to Weapons department on board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), helps assemble inert 1,000-... More
171028-N-GC965-177 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171028-N-GC965-177 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 28, 2017) Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 take off from the flight deck of the amphibious ... More
U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION (Oct. 31, 2017)
U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION (Oct. 31, 2017) — The Light Armored Reconnaissance platoon of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team fires 81mm mortars during a Combined Arms Live Fire E... More
161105-N-VR008-0208 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) Sailors
161105-N-VR008-0208 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and F-35B Lightning II Marine Corps personnel prepare to equip the aircraft with inert 500-p... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Marines with the
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force conduct a low-light deck shoot to maintain marksmanship proficiency while underway aboard amphibious ass... More
171209-N-HT134-013 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 9, 2017) Lt.
171209-N-HT134-013 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 9, 2017) Lt. Cmdr. Jim Myers, a native of Oceanside, Calif., assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), delivers... More
171025-N-ZS023-052 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171025-N-ZS023-052 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 25, 2017) Commander, Amphibious Squadron 3, Capt. Rome Ruiz, departs the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) on a rigid-hull inflatable boat for a ... More
170904-N-ZS023-053 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
170904-N-ZS023-053 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 4, 2017) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Alexander Andrews, from Lakeland, Fla., assigned to the engineering department aboar... More
161113-N-VR008-0099 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2016) An
161113-N-VR008-0099 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft prepares to take off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. The F-35B shor... More
160730-N-MZ309-355 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) MV-22
160730-N-MZ309-355 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the "White Knights" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 and embarked on board the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA ... More
171012-N-ZS023-006 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171012-N-ZS023-006 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 12, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) 2nd Class Ashley Coleman, a native of Inglewood, California, assigned to air department aboard the amphibious as... More
160802-N-VR008-165 PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 2, 2016) – Sailors
160802-N-VR008-165 PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 2, 2016) – Sailors salute the USS Arizona Memorial while manning the rails of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as the ship transits into Pearl Harbor for the... More
Marines and Sailors with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron
Marines and Sailors with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 and Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22, conduct nighttime flight operations with U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawks and MV-22 Ospreys aboard the... More
Rear Adm. Fernandez Ponds, commander of Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Fernandez Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, greets Gen. John Kelly, commander of U.S. Southern Command, after arriving aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in ... More
SPMAGTF-South Marine participates in Peruvian TSC
Lance Cpl. Spencer Dean, an a-gunner with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of St. Louis, prepares for movement to Peru for a theater security cooperation event aboard the future ... More
General John Kelly, commander of U.S. Southern Command,
General John Kelly, commander of U.S. Southern Command, walks to take control of a formation of Marines and Sailors assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South and the future amphibious assau... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors man the rails aboard the USS
U.S. Marines and Sailors man the rails aboard the USS America (LHA-6) in route to San Francisco Fleet Week on Oct. 6, 2014. San Francisco Fleet Week hosted Marines and Sailors that showcased the capabilities of... More
America ARG Sailors and Marines volunteer at Willing Hearts Soup Kitch...
170807-N-LD343-020 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Kobina Apponsah, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stirs boiling mushrooms at the Willing Hearts... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 12, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 12, 2017) - Sailors assigned to repair locker 6/7A aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) train on hose handling techniques on one of the ship’s elevator... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 12, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 12, 2017) - Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Armando Lugaro, a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship ... More
171001-N-AC254-006 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171001-N-AC254-006 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 19, 2017) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct a foreign object and debris walk down on the flight deck d... More
180122-N-HT134-057 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2018) Capt.
180122-N-HT134-057 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2018) Capt. Joseph Olson, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), speaks with Sailors during an all-hands call on the flight deck. Amer... More
U.S. Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
U.S. Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Sailors with amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) secure a joint precision air drop system (JPADS) in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 25, 2021. The Mar... More