GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 27, 2020) An F-35B Lightning
GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 27, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6... More
200326-N-FA868-1139 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 26, 2020)
200326-N-FA868-1139 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 26, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Adam Jones, from Dexter, Michigan, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), participates in a small arms qualification... More
200321-N-RU810-1228 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020)
200321-N-RU810-1228 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), San Antonio-class dock landing ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS German... More
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
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
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
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, and Capt. Christopher
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, and Capt. Christopher Mills, Air Boss aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America, pin Lt. Cmdr. Joshua Seamount, during a promotion ceremony before an all-hands cal... 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
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
161103-N-VR008-0058 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2016) Marines
161103-N-VR008-0058 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2016) Marines assigned to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) attach a test bomb to an F-35B Lightning II aircraft on the flight deck of amphibi... 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
Arresting gear crewmen unhook an arresting cable from a Tactical Elect...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: Lunan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
A plane director signals the launch of an aircraft aboard the aircraft...
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
Two flight deck crewmen prepare to use chocks to secure 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
A crewman inserts a fuse into a bomb prior to loading it onto an aircr...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Rtah Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More
A crewman paints markings for a fire lane on the deck of the aircraft ...
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 aerial bow view of the USS AMERICA (CV-66) Task Group during a fly-...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
An aerial bow view of the USS AMERICA (CV-66) Task Group during a fly-...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
Mess management specialist serves lunch to the crew aboard the aircraf...
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
Aviation Structural Mechanic S (Structures) AIRMAN AMSAN) Arnold Ruela...
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
An air-to-air left side view of an F-14A Tomcat aircraft from Fighter ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael J. Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More
Aviation ordnancemen transport an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile ...
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
Aviation ordnancemen aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) r...
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
Aviation ordnancemen transport AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles on...
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 MD-3A tow tractor is used to park an F-14A Tomcat aircraft on the f...
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 of an A-7E Corsair II aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier U...
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 of three aircraft carriers docked at piers. They are,...
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: Unknown Release Status: Released ... More
A port view of ships comprising Battle Force Zulu on their way back to...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM REDEPLOYMENT Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Galen L. Walker Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More
An Air Anti-submarine Squadron 32 (VS-32) S-3A Viking aircraft practic...
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 Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is partially env...
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 catapult crewman guides an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft onto a catapult a...
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
An aerial view of piers 11 and 12 at the Naval Station. On the left is...
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: Robert J. Sitar Release Status: R... 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
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America's (LHA 6) soccer team pose for a group photo before a friendly match with the Brazilian navy's soccer team during a scheduled port visit in Rio de ... More
Seaman Kenneth Lee, assigned to future amphibious assault
Seaman Kenneth Lee, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), reattaches the lid to a paint can in the paint storeroom. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southern Command and... More
Logistics Specialist 2nd Class CaSaundra Montgomery,
Logistics Specialist 2nd Class CaSaundra Montgomery, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares to distribute mail during mail call in the hangar bay shortly after the ship moored ... 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
RIMPAC 16: Aviation combat element commander interviewed
160716-M-OI464-008 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16; 2016) – Lt. Col. Eric Purcell is interviewed about the Aviation Combat Element capabilities of the III MEF brigade-sized MAGTF conducting RIMPAC while on the USS Ameri... 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
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
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2020) F-35 Lightning II aircraft
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2020) F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the Japan Air Self Defense Force conduct integrated air operations with the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Am... 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
Hospital Corpsman Nicole Gorasenghor, assigned to future
Hospital Corpsman Nicole Gorasenghor, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), paints the gate outside Albert Schweitzer Municipal School during a community relations (COMREL) project in ... More
Aircraft Survival Equipmentman 3rd Class Kenjuan Gill,
Aircraft Survival Equipmentman 3rd Class Kenjuan Gill, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), sews flight suit coveralls using the EconoSew sewing machine in the aircrew survival equipm... More
Sailors and Marines from the future amphibious assault
Sailors and Marines from the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) rugby team practice before a match against the Peruvian Navy during a scheduled port visit. America is currently traveling through... More
CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters with Marine Medium Helicopter
CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (HMM-364) take off from the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to return to Camp Pendleton, Sept. 15, 2014. HMM-364 recent... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tilt
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM-165) lands on the USS America (LHA-6) in route to San Francisco Fleet Week on Oct. 3, 2014. San Francisco Fleet Week hosted Marines and... More
160715-N-VR008-140 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2016) –
160715-N-VR008-140 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2016) – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson eats lunch with Sailors and Marines during his visit to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – Sgt. Shaquille Ross, a combat engineer
PACIFIC OCEAN – Sgt. Shaquille Ross, a combat engineer with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element, tests the mobile water purification system aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Ameri... More
KIN BLUE, OKINAWA (Feb. 9, 2020) Marines with Charlie
KIN BLUE, OKINAWA (Feb. 9, 2020) Marines with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Japanese Amphibious Rapid deployment Brigade service members... More
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America,... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2020) Marines with Bravo
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2020) Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), return from a combat mission rehearsal aboard amphibious as... More
An aluminum welded piece holds radios inside of a light
An aluminum welded piece holds radios inside of a light tactical all-terrain vehicle (MRZR) aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 20, 2021. U.S. Navy Hull Technician 2nd... More
170905-N-AC254-140 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
170905-N-AC254-140 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 5, 2017) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) heave a line during a reple... More
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Huey D. Younger
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Huey D. Younger Jr., embarked on board future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), performs an original spoken word poem during the command talent show finale, wh... More
150213-N-LD343-003 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2015) –
150213-N-LD343-003 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
150312-N-CC789-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 12, 2015) –
150312-N-CC789-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 12, 2015) – Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) test-fires a NATO Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missile to intercept a remote-controlled drone during an exercise to ... More
150604-N-VR008-044 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) – Retired
150604-N-VR008-044 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) – Retired Lt. Cmdr. Richard Nowatzki, who served on board the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV 8) during the 1942 Battle of Midway, signs a book he wrote about his exp... 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
200301-N-DB724-1066 GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020)
200301-N-DB724-1066 GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), dry cargo and ammunit... More
Navy Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, left, commander of Expeditionary
Navy Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, left, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 7, speaks with Marine Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy, III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, after a tour aboard USS America (LHA ... 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
A Marine F-35B Lightning II with Marine Medium Tiltrotor
A Marine F-35B Lightning II with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) lands aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 21, ... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), provide security during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) mission after taking off ... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabriel Besa, a combat lifesaver
Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabriel Besa, a combat lifesaver instructor with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Pearland, Texas, simulates a stressful environment by yelling as Cpl.... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tilt
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM-165) prepares to land aboard the USS America (LHA-6) in route to San Francisco Fleet Week on Oct. 5, 2014. San Francisco Fleet Week hos... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel answers a question
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel answers a question from Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Jacob Smith, of Tucson, Ariz., during an all-hands call on board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is the... More
160713-N-MZ309-116 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2016) –
160713-N-MZ309-116 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2016) – Marines assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3D Marine Regiment board a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) a... 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
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020) A Sailor aboard amphibious
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020) A Sailor aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) inflates a target for an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft prior to the employment of the GBU-49 dual mode guided bo... 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
A U.S. Marine MV-22b Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned
A U.S. Marine MV-22b Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (Reinforced) 262, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), flies over Ie Shima during a helicopter raid on Ie Shima, Okin... More
First Lt. Krista Porter-Lott, adjutant, Special Purpose
First Lt. Krista Porter-Lott, adjutant, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, takes accountability of Marines while loading buses as they depart on their first deployment as a SPMAGTF from Camp Pe... More
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South share experiences of warfighting tactics with Brazilian Naval forces at Marambaia Island, Brazil, Aug. 4, 2014, as part of a theater security... More
150312-N-CC789-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 12, 2015) –
150312-N-CC789-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 12, 2015) – Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) test-fires a NATO Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missile to intercept a remote-controlled drone during an exercise to ... More
Students, from local San Diego middle and high schools,
Students, from local San Diego middle and high schools, participate in an interactive coding workstation during the National Naval Officers’ Association Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) event ab... 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
200315-N-YQ383-1345 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 15, 2020)
200315-N-YQ383-1345 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 15, 2020) Ships from the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group and from the America Expeditionary Strike Group transit the South China Sea in formation during a phot... More
A reconnaissance Marine with the Maritime Raid Force
A reconnaissance Marine with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), provides aerial security using a M110 semi-automatic sniper system (SASS) during a Visit, Board, Search and Seiz... More
An MK 2 MTRS (Talon) robot approaches a simulated pressure
An MK 2 MTRS (Talon) robot approaches a simulated pressure plate improvised explosive device during explosive ordnance disposal familiarization training aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LH... More
Peruvian-American Sailors assigned to future amphibious
Peruvian-American Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) answer questions from Peruvian media on the flight deck shortly after the ship anchored off the coast of Callao, Peru fo... More