190214-N-GC129-0022 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 14, 2019) Landing
190214-N-GC129-0022 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 14, 2019) Landing Craft, Utility 1634, from Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, conducts a stern gate marriage with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during ... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 25, 2020) Sailors heave line for
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 25, 2020) Sailors heave line for a landing craft utility assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, in the well deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Ge... More
The dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) leads
The dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) leads other ships assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1)'s battle group during a strait transit exercise in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of s... More
A sailor from Beach Master Unit 1 directs a landing
A sailor from Beach Master Unit 1 directs a landing craft air cushion towards the beach during a water transport exercise with the Australian army at Shoalwater Bay Training Area. The forward-deployed amphibio... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Kencey Welly, boatswain's mate,
Petty Officer 1st Class Kencey Welly, boatswain's mate, guides a logistical amphibious recovery craft in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown during a certification evolution. German... More
Deck Department sailors secure a box to a crane in
Deck Department sailors secure a box to a crane in the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit began backloading p... More
Lt. j.g. Robert Hecox, assigned to the forward-deployed
Lt. j.g. Robert Hecox, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown, plays a game with Thai girls while participating in a community service project during a port visit to the Ki... More
Damage Controlman Fireman Jasmine Bly carries a naval
Damage Controlman Fireman Jasmine Bly carries a naval infrared firefighting thermal imager around her neck as she descends a ladder during a main space damage control drill aboard the forward-deployed amphibiou... More
A wreath lays on the memorial honoring all the men
A wreath lays on the memorial honoring all the men who gave their life during the battle of Iwo Jima. The forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and elements of the III Marine Exp... More
USS Germantown operations
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) is underway in the Coral Sea under a full moon. Germantown is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Expe... More
Machinist's Mate 1st Class Kiel Barnott, right, assists
Machinist's Mate 1st Class Kiel Barnott, right, assists Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Priscilla Fisher with 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) engine repairs aboard the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LS... More
USS Germantown operations
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Apprentice Candra Graham acts as phone talker in damage control central during a damage control drill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part ... More
Rounds are fired from the Phalanx Close-in Weapons
Rounds are fired from the Phalanx Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a live fire exercise. Germantown is forward-deployed and currently underwa... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion 47, assigned to Naval Beach
Landing Craft Air Cushion 47, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, prepares to land at Blue Beach, Okinawa, during an equipment on-load for the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is par... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), left,
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), left, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9). Peleliu is the lead ship in t... More
Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS
Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) receive supply pallets during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T... More
31st MEU Fall Patrol 2014 CERTEX
Corporal Carlos Eduardothen, an infantryman with Company L, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, engages a target during a ... More
Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines watch
Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines watch Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jacob Wright, from Newton, N.C., participate in a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) ladder climb exercise aboard the amphibio... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ivan Trujillo, center,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ivan Trujillo, center, a rifle man with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, gives a class about the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System to Malaysian soldiers during Land... More
150820-N-SU278-043 Sulu Sea (Aug. 20, 2015) – Seaman
150820-N-SU278-043 Sulu Sea (Aug. 20, 2015) – Seaman Robert Macdonald directs an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during Cooperation ... More
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD-42)
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD-42) prepares to deploy assault amphibious vehicles for the Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15) at Naval Education and Training Center, Philippines,... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 1, 2016) –Logistics Specialist
OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 1, 2016) –Logistics Specialist Seaman Nicholas J. Braner, left, and Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Maretta S. Stubbs, hoist the Ensign on the stern of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germa... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 9, 2016) – Logistics Specialist
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 9, 2016) – Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Maretta S. Stubbs conducts landing signalman (enlisted) duties during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) onboard amphibious dock landing shi... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 19, 2016) – Marines, assigned
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 19, 2016) – Marines, assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) run to the foul line of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown’s (LSD 42) fl... More
160222-N-KB426-393 EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 22,
160222-N-KB426-393 EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 22, 2016) – Sailors fire 9mm service pistols during a live fire exercise on the flight deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is ... More
160304-N-KB426-107CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Mar.
160304-N-KB426-107CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Mar. 4, 2016) –Ensign Joyce W. Kim, assigned to amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) speaks with students from Chinhae Girls’ Middle School, at a co... More
170208-N-KB426-001 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 8, 2017) Sailors
170208-N-KB426-001 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 8, 2017) Sailors assigned to the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) pose for a photo during a community relation project at the Omur... More
SUBIC BAY (Oct. 09, 2019) A view of the Whidbey Island-class
SUBIC BAY (Oct. 09, 2019) A view of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) forecastle during sea-and-anchor detailing as the ship gets underway from Subic Bay, Republic of the Philip... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Sailors commence a
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Sailors commence a foreign-object-debris (FOD) walk down in preparation for a firefighting drill aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germanto... More
U.S. Marines and Indian Sailors set up the brow for
U.S. Marines and Indian Sailors set up the brow for the USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise Tiger TRIUMPH in Vishakhapatnam, India, Nov. 13, 2019. Tiger TRIUMPH is an opportunity for professional and cultur... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 13, 2019) Retail Specialist Seaman
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 13, 2019) Retail Specialist Seaman Kevin West stands lookout aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship pulls into Visakhapatnam, India as part of ... More
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (Nov. 14, 2019) U.S. Ambassador
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (Nov. 14, 2019) U.S. Ambassador to India, Kenneth Juster, tours the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during Tiger TRIUMPH. Tiger TRIUMPH gives U.S. and Indian ... More
U.S. and Indian service members compete against each
U.S. and Indian service members compete against each other in a game of soccer during excerise Tiger TRIUMPH in Visakhapatnam India, Nov.16, 2019. Tiger TRIUMPH improves U.S.-Indian partnership, readiness and i... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 26, 2019) Sailors and Marines
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 26, 2019) Sailors and Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division receive training before they repel down into the well-deck aboard the Whidb... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 30, 2019) Religious Programs
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 30, 2019) Religious Programs Specialist 1st Class Mauricio Melo, from Cali, Columbia, prepares for worship services aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers prepare for combat rubber raiding craft rehearsal off the stern gate of the well deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship US... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2020) Sailors assist Marines,
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2020) Sailors assist Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, with combat rubber raiding craft rehearsal off the stern gate of the well deck aboard the Whidbey Island-cl... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 06, 2020) An SH-60S Seahawk helicopter
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 06, 2020) An SH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 prepares to land on Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 01, 2020) U.S. Marines assigned
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 01, 2020) U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit give weapons training to Royal New Zealand Navy Sailors aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (... More
SANTA RITA, Guam (March 07, 2020) Boatswain's Mate
SANTA RITA, Guam (March 07, 2020) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Ikenaa Osondu, from Abia, Nigeria, and Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Logan Ribble, from Oldsmar, Florida, assist with amphibious operations in the well ... More
Information Systems Technician James Kowalski, left,
Information Systems Technician James Kowalski, left, and Damage Controlman Nicolas Beaudry hang the hose of desmoking equipment as part of basic damage control training during command indoctrination aboard the ... More
Sailors and Marines aboard the forward-deployed amphibious
Sailors and Marines aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) demonstrate proper martial-arts stances while participating in a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Germantow... More
U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Andre Fonville
U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Andre Fonville prepares pizza with Indonesian Navy 2nd Sergeant Muhamad Rizky during a culinary exchange aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). ... More
Royal Australian Navy Able Seaman Leah Winder, assigned
Royal Australian Navy Able Seaman Leah Winder, assigned to frigate HMAS Perth (FFH 157), practices charting with Quartermaster 3rd Class Aldannuvia Dominguez during a tour aboard dock landing ship USS Germantow... More
Yeoman 3rd Class Dakota Hillman of Westminster, Md.
Yeoman 3rd Class Dakota Hillman of Westminster, Md. and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Kelly Southwick of Monrovia, Calif., assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), load supplies onto ... More
Lt. Gen. John Wissler (right), the commander of Joint
Lt. Gen. John Wissler (right), the commander of Joint Task Force 505 and commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks with sailors on the bridge of the USS Germantown during a visit here, Nov. 2... More
Sailors participate in crane operations during the
Sailors participate in crane operations during the on-load of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is forward-deployed and assigne... More
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) into the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during amphibious operati... More
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), maneuver Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) as they prepare to embark the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during the Amphibious... More
Sailors remove metal "hot plate" pads from an MV-22
Sailors remove metal "hot plate" pads from an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, as it prepares for takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS German... More
Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1666, assigned to Naval
Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1666, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship returns to Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo... More
150717-N-SU278-108 WHITE BEACH, Japan – Sailors assigned
150717-N-SU278-108 WHITE BEACH, Japan – Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) hoist the National Ensign after pulling into port. Germantown is deployed to the 7th Fleet a... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, learn about various equipment and non-lethal fighting techniques during Landing Force Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (LF CARAT) 2015 ... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, on unit deployment program, execute a simulated amphibious as... More
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 29, 2016) - Operations Specialist
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 29, 2016) - Operations Specialist 3rd Class Jacob M. Owen uses a radio to communicate with amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown’s (LSD 42) combat information center (CIC) during a sea... More
NORTHERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2016) – Chief Boatswain’s
NORTHERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2016) – Chief Boatswain’s Mate Brandon W. Fleming, right, and Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Robert T. Kennedy wick a mooring line aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 6, 2016) – Logistics Specialist
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 6, 2016) – Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Maretta S. Stubbs conducts landing signalman (enlisted) duties during flight operations on amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 8, 2016) –Marines assigned
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 8, 2016) –Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) exit a MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 on amphibious dock landing ship USS... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 9, 2016) – Lt. Tai-Shan
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 9, 2016) – Lt. Tai-Shan Lin, supply officer of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), helps move cargo during a replenishment at sea (RAS) with Military Sealift Comman... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 14, 2016) – Marines, assigned
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 14, 2016) – Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a live-fire exercise on the flight deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Ge... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 17, 2016) – A Marine, assigned
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 17, 2016) – A Marine, assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and a canine transit the flight deck of amphibious dock lan... More
U.S. Public Affairs Chief Drew J. Giblin speaks with
U.S. Public Affairs Chief Drew J. Giblin speaks with U.S. Marines and Sailors during a volunteer event at the Visakhapatnam Government Home for Girls as part of exercise Tiger TRIUMPH in Visakhapatnam, India on... More
U.S. and Indian service members compete against each
U.S. and Indian service members compete against each other in a game of soccer during excerise Tiger TRIUMPH in Visakhapatnam India, Nov.16, 2019. Tiger TRIUMPH improves U.S.-Indian partnership, readiness and i... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 31, 2020) Boatswain's Mate 2nd
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 31, 2020) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Logan Ribble, from Oldsmar, Florida, guides an AH-1Z Viper helicopter assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 during flight operation... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 19, 2020) Whidbey Island-class
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 19, 2020) Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) launches chaff during a live fire training evolution. Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st ... More
Seaman Schmitter stows line aboard the forward-deployed
Seaman Schmitter stows line aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown after departing Okinawa, Japan. Germantown is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting opera... More
U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Richard Boado
U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Richard Boado learns how to prepare ingredients for making lumpia from Evi M, an interpreter for the Indonesian Navy, during a culinary exchange aboard the amphibious doc... More
An MV-22 Osprey lands on the flight deck of dock landing
An MV-22 Osprey lands on the flight deck of dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), marking the first Osprey launch and landing in Germantown's history. Germantown is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amph... More
U.S. Navy Corpsmen examine a simulated casualty as
U.S. Navy Corpsmen examine a simulated casualty as part of a mass casualty drill Nov. 6 at Camp Schwab, Japan, during exercise Blue Chromite 15. Blue Chromite demonstrates the Marine Corps’ expeditionary capabi... More
Quartermaster 2nd Class Melvin Noble, left, from Baltimore,
Quartermaster 2nd Class Melvin Noble, left, from Baltimore, and Quartermaster Seaman Sean Blakeney, from Atlanta, plot the ships position on a navigational chart on the bridge of the amphibious dock landing shi... More
SASEBO, Japan – The USS Germantown (LSD 42) has been
SASEBO, Japan – The USS Germantown (LSD 42) has been steadily eradicating corrosion throughout the ship with the assistance of the Corrosion Control Assistance Team (CCAT) which combines the technical expertise... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. David Stephens, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. David Stephens, right, a platoon sergeant with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, and an Indonesian marine talk during Landing Force Cooperation Afloat Readiness and... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ivan Trujillo, left, a
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ivan Trujillo, left, a rifle man with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, gives a class about the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System to Malaysian soldiers during Landin... More
Philippine marine 2nd Lt. Christian Caneda, Platoon
Philippine marine 2nd Lt. Christian Caneda, Platoon Commander, prepares for an interview after a simulated beach raid during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15) at Naval Education and Training Center,... More
151013-N-SU278-156 HONG KONG (Oct. 13, 2015) – The
151013-N-SU278-156 HONG KONG (Oct. 13, 2015) – The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) pulls into port. Germantown is in the region as part of its scheduled, forward-deployed fall patrol. (U.S.... More
160303-N-KB426-106CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Mar.
160303-N-KB426-106CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Mar. 3, 2016) – Seaman Gabriel C. Viens tosses a heaving line from amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown’s (LSD 42) forecastle as the ship arrives at Commande... More
161006-N-BB269-040 SUBIC BAY, Philippines - (Oct. 6,
161006-N-BB269-040 SUBIC BAY, Philippines - (Oct. 6, 2016) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) departs Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines, during Philippine Amphibi... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2019) Fire Controlman 1st
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2019) Fire Controlman 1st Class Scott Lam completes the last round check of a close in weapons system before it fires aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (L... More
SUBIC BAY (Oct. 07, 2019) Marines from 2nd Battalion,
SUBIC BAY (Oct. 07, 2019) Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, prepare to launch assault amphibious vehicles from the well deck aboard the Whidbey Island-... More
MANILA BAY (Oct. 10, 2019) U.S. Navy Sailors observe
MANILA BAY (Oct. 10, 2019) U.S. Navy Sailors observe a Philippine Navy helicopter AW-109, attached to BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602), during deck landing proficiency training aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock la... More
PUERTO PRINCESA (Oct. 15, 2019) U.S. Navy Chaplain,
PUERTO PRINCESA (Oct. 15, 2019) U.S. Navy Chaplain, Lt. Cmdr. Jason Sluder, from Seneca, S.C., assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), shows a picture of his family to ch... More
PHUKET, Thailand (Nov. 5, 2019) Sailors and Marines,
PHUKET, Thailand (Nov. 5, 2019) Sailors and Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LS... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 25, 2020) U.S. Sailors, U.S. Marines
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 25, 2020) U.S. Sailors, U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers secure gear for sea in the well-deck aboard the Whidbey Isla... 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
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) Boatswain's Mate 2nd
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Logan Ribble, from Oldsmar, Florida, disperses a chock and chain crew on the flight deck aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (L... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2020) Marines assigned to
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit sort cargo aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea with... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Trammel demonstrates
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Trammel demonstrates proper restraining procedures during a visit board search and seizure demonstration for coalition navy officers aboard USS Germantown. Germantown hosted coalit... More
Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Ulyses Morero directs a 7-ton
Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Ulyses Morero directs a 7-ton vehicle onto Landing Craft Utility 1627 in the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Elements from the 31s... More
Cpl. Jacquelin Leombruno assigned to combat logistics
Cpl. Jacquelin Leombruno assigned to combat logistics battalion, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embarked on dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), disembarks a landing craft utility (LCU) during exer... More
Sailors aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD
Sailors aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) unwrap a pallet of food stores during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP). Germantown is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group an... More
Sailors respond to a simulated fire aboard a Landing
Sailors respond to a simulated fire aboard a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is forward-deployed and assigned to the Pel... More
Marines board a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to
Marines board a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU),on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during the amphibious landing exercise ... More
Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV), assigned to the
Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV), assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embark the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Peleliu Exped... More
Quartermaster 1st Class Scott Coulson, from Brunswick,
Quartermaster 1st Class Scott Coulson, from Brunswick, Ga., and Quartermaster Seaman Carson Stanley, from Tallahassee, Fla., plot the ships position on a navigational chart on the bridge of the amphibious dock ... More
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 25, 2016) The amphibious dock landing
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 25, 2016) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) is covered in snow during a storm. Germantown is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and is curre... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 13, 2016) – Hospital Corpsman
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 13, 2016) – Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Brian C. Bautista conducts a cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantow... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 15, 2016) – Marines, assigned
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 15, 2016) – Marines, assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rappel from an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the “Island Knigh... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 16, 2016) – Sailors simulate
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 16, 2016) – Sailors simulate fighting an aircraft fire casualty on the flight deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a firefighting exercise. Germantown ... More
160225-N-KB426-064WHITE BEACH OKINAWA (Feb. 23, 2016)
160225-N-KB426-064WHITE BEACH OKINAWA (Feb. 23, 2016) – Quartermaster 3rd Class Sean M. Blakeney, heaves a halyard aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is assigned to the Bonh... More
ABOARD USS GERMANTOWN (LSD-42), At Sea, (Aug. 23, 2016)
ABOARD USS GERMANTOWN (LSD-42), At Sea, (Aug. 23, 2016) – Marines with Company G, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, embarked aboard the USS Germantown (LSD-42), conduct splash-and-recovery dri... More