Brazilian S-2G Tracker aircraft parked on the flight deck of the aircr...
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A pilot inspects a Brazilian navy SH-3D Sea King helicopter parked abo...
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An air controller performs his duties in the control tower on the airc...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More
Physical training exercises take place on the flight deck of the aircr...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More
A crewman, wearing oxygen breathing apparatus, stands damage control w...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Marriott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More
Crewmen hose down the flight deck on the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More
An elevated view, left to right, of the aircraft carriers USS AMERICA ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 D.E. Erickson Release Status:... More
An elevated view (left to right) of the aircraft carriers USS AMERICA ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 D.E. Erickson, USN Release Status... More
An F-14A Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) is launched ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Duvall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More
Flight deck crewmen clear a catapult after launching an aircraft from ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Holmes Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More
A KA-6D Intruder aircraft is towed by an MD-3A tow tractor aboard the ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More
The pilot and navigator/bombardier of an A-6E Intruder aircraft aboard...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Casper Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More
A Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) F-4J Phantom II aircraft is launched dur...
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A Fighter Squadron 101 (VF-101) F-4J Phantom II aircraft taxis on the ...
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Four aircraft carriers lie tied up at the naval station. They are, fro...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Ac) Stephen Batiz Release Stat... More
A Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 42 (HSL-42) SH-60B Sea Hawk...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America(CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: Angelo Romano Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More
A Somali woman, left, is having her teeth cleaned by US Navy LT Loren ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: SGT G. Robinson Release Status: Released to Publi... More
Brazilian dignitaries, military officials and distinguished
Brazilian dignitaries, military officials and distinguished guests join Sailors and Marines on board the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for a reception held in the ship’s hangar bay. America... More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Steven AlvarezBrown mans the
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Steven AlvarezBrown mans the "phone talker station" during sea and anchor detail in the fo'c'sle of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as the ship prepares to depart Rio ... 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
Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Jonathan
Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Jonathan Webb, left, takes the Navy-wide advancement examination for first class petty officer, on the mess deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (L... 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
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2020) U.S. Marines with Marine
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2020) U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) perform maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey aboard amphibious assault ... More
Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Peter Wallace,
Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Peter Wallace, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), answers questions from elementary school students during a community relations event held... 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
170505-N-ZQ712-0099 PACIFIC OCEAN (MAY 5, 2017) Logistics
170505-N-ZQ712-0099 PACIFIC OCEAN (MAY 5, 2017) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Joann Orta, a native of San Antonio, Texas, checks inventory in the main issue supply room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS A... More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) joined Brazilian Sailors to paint the outside of Albert Schweitzer Municipal School during a community relations (COMREL) project in Rio De... More
160226-N-LD343-005 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2016) – Director,
160226-N-LD343-005 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2016) – Director, Expeditionary Warfare Division Maj. Gen. Christopher Owens talks to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) leadership during a tour of the ship. Ame... More
012717-N-AC237-0011 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) -
012717-N-AC237-0011 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) - Lt. Richard Haemmerle writes down information on a mass casualty log as information is passed to him during a mass casualty drill on board amphibious assault ... More
Sailors and Marines assigned to future amphibious assault
Sailors and Marines assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) observe the scenery as the ship transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southe... 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
Lance Cpl. Brian Lauw, embarked aboard the future amphibious
Lance Cpl. Brian Lauw, embarked aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), sings a song during a karaoke and ice cream social night hosted by the first class petty officer mess. America is c... 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
Sailors and Marines assigned to future amphibious assault
Sailors and Marines assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship departs Rio De Janeiro following a four-day port visit. America is currently traveling through the U.... 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
200410-N-DB724-2533 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020)
200410-N-DB724-2533 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), left, sails with Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Akebono (DD 108). America, flagship of the Ame... 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
160707-N-LD343-010 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July
160707-N-LD343-010 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 7, 2016) - Electrician's Mate 1st Class Tamara Braxton, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), helps paint the forecastle aboard the... 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
012717-N-AC237-0004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) -
012717-N-AC237-0004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) - Aviation Boatswains Mate 2nd Class is surrounded by the Medical Training Team during a mass casualty drill on board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6... 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
170715-N-AC254-0042 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2017) Sailors
170715-N-AC254-0042 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2017) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct rigid-hull inflatable boat operations training off the coast of Hawaii. America is c... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2017) – Seaman Johnmark Riveracaban
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2017) – Seaman Johnmark Riveracaban chips paint using a needle gun in the vehicle stowage area aboard amphibious assault ship USS America’s (LHA 6). Removing worn and rusted paint is par... More
A helicopter maintenance technician inspects a Brazilian navy SH-3D Se...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
An F-14A Tomcat aircraft is transported on the elevator of the aircraf...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
A crewman uses a paint sprayer on the exterior of an aircraft aboard t...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More
A flight deck crewman refuels a helicopter aboard the aircraft carrier...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Doug Sigler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More
A flight deck crewman sits in a vehicle aboard the aircraft carrier US...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Doug Sigler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More
A crewman takes a break by reading a book aboard the aircraft carrier ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More
A crewman spends some of his spare time constructing a model ship in t...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More
A crewman monitors a panel of gauges while performing his duties aboar...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More
Crewmen hose down the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More
Left front view of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft preparing for launch aboard...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Ac) David C. Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More
The pilot flying the aircraft that has brought Secretary of Labor Raym...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Ac) David C. Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More
A left front view of a U-2 reconnaissance aircraft parked on the fligh...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
An air-to-air left underside view of an F-14A Tomcat aircraft from Fig...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LT Dave Parsons, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
An elevated view, left to right, of the aircraft carriers USS AMERICA ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 D.E. Erickson Release Status:... More
Flight deck crewmen attach a tow bar to an F-14A Tomcat aircraft aboar...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More
Flight deck crewmen aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) wo...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More
An F-14A Tomcat aircraft is launched from the aircraft carrier USS AME...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '93 Base: USS America (CV 66) State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More
The Russian Cruiser, Pilkiy, operating in the Mediterranean Sea, in su...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Pilkiy Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHOTO Mate Michael D. Flinn Release Stat... 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
170512-N-ZQ712-0038 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Cpl.
170512-N-ZQ712-0038 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Cpl. Dylan Long, a native of Weiser, Idaho, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), scrapes a grill clean after preparing breakfast for the crew of... More
170916-N-AC254-194 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170916-N-AC254-194 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), front, and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) steam in formation wh... 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
150528-FR671-N-374 SAN DIEGO (May 28, 2015) – Intelligence
150528-FR671-N-374 SAN DIEGO (May 28, 2015) – Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Tiffany Randall, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), plays the drums with a student during military appreciat... More
150825-N-SU012-058 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 25, 2015) – Information
150825-N-SU012-058 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 25, 2015) – Information Systems Technician 1st Class Geneva McLean assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) paints a window sill of a house as part of a Hab... More
Brazil native Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Tiago Campos,
Brazil native Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Tiago Campos, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), addresses the media during a press conference on the ship's flight deck. America is cur... More
150304-N-FR671-163 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 4, 2015) –
150304-N-FR671-163 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 4, 2015) – PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 4, 2015) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Lawrence Salalila, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), uses a flight de... More
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class John Hardy, assigned to
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class John Hardy, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), places the ship’s crest on a double probe as part of an underway replenishment tradition while receiving fuel from... 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
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Franses Alde and Airman
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Franses Alde and Airman Beo Delarosa, both assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), raise the Navy Jack as the ship arrives in its homeport of San Diego ... 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
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
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
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 Chilean navy Cmdr. Gonzalo Rodriguez as he arrives aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (L... More
150211-N-FR671-079 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2015) –
150211-N-FR671-079 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2015) – Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Daniel Wood, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), fires an M-240 machine gun during a planned ... 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
170503-N-AC237-0060 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) Marines
170503-N-AC237-0060 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) Marines from the 15th Marines Expeditionary Unit (MEU) perform simulated grenade launcher exercises in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS America (... 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
170410-N-GC965-0012 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2017)
170410-N-GC965-0012 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2017) Ship's Serviceman Seaman Meghan Mckinney, a native of Chicago, loads laundry at the ship's laundry room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).... More
170808-N-ZS023-165 SINGAPORE (Aug. 8, 2017) Rear Adm.
170808-N-ZS023-165 SINGAPORE (Aug. 8, 2017) Rear Adm. Don Gabrielson, left, commander of Task Force 73, speaks with Capt. Rome Ruiz, commodore of Amphibious Squadron 3, in the CO’s in-port cabin aboard the amp... 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
170505-N-AC237-013 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2017) Seaman
170505-N-AC237-013 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2017) Seaman Anthony Straiton, a native of Spring, Texas, practices crane rigging in the vehicle stowage area of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). More th... 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