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
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
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
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
MANILA BAY (Oct. 11, 2019) U.S. Marines with Bravo
MANILA BAY (Oct. 11, 2019) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, depart the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), in a combat rubber raiding “reconnaissance” c... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2020) Engineman 2nd Class
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2020) Engineman 2nd Class Michael Costanzo, from Conroe, Texas, left, and Chief Engineman Triet Le, from Los Angeles, California, conduct repairs on the Ship Service Diesel Generator ab... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 01, 2020) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 01, 2020) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Bryan Miller, from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, right, gives M38 training to Royal New Zealand Navy Sailor Leading Electronic Warfare Specialist Jesse James Mate... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 16, 2016) – Marines, assigned
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 16, 2016) – Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to launch from the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) in a landing c... 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
Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Naval
Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise Blue Chromite. Blue Chromite is an amphi... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 21, 2019) U.S. Navy Sailors bid
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 21, 2019) U.S. Navy Sailors bid farewell to the Indian Military personnel during a passenger transfer from the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during Tiger TRI... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 21, 2019) U.S. Marines from 2nd
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 21, 2019) U.S. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, return in U.S. assault amphibious vehicles to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Sailors heave line
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Sailors heave line during amphibious operations in the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Stri... More
Sailors heave a line aboard the amphibious dock landing
Sailors heave a line aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship pulls into White Beach, Okinawa. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, commanded by Capt. Hei... More
PHIBLEX - US Navy Photo
Seaman Donvito Degrazia, from Winnemucca, Nev., mans the rails aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship departs Subic Bay, Philippines for Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 24, 2019) Marines, from 2nd Battalion,
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 24, 2019) Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, prepare ammunition rounds for a .50-caliber machine gun shoot aboard the U.S. Navy Wh... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 19, 2020) Sailors aboard the Whidbey
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 19, 2020) Sailors aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepare for flight quarters to receive a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Island Knigh... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 07, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 07, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers receive M4 carbine training from Lance Cpl. Caleb Perez, from Amarillo, Texas, center, and Lance Cpl. Esau Angdiana, from Salt Lake City, ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) Lt. Nathan Newman,
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) Lt. Nathan Newman, from Champaign, Ill., calculates distance from fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during a replenishment at sea via sextant. Germantown, part of A... More
Amphibious assault vehicles depart the well deck of
Amphibious assault vehicles depart the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown during well deck operations. Germantown is underway with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditiona... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 29, assigned to Naval
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 29, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, prepares to embark the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an equipment offload while taking part in the Amphib... More
A Phalanx Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) fires rounds
A Phalanx Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) fires rounds during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group, c... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Marines assigned to
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit return to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), on Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned to Nav... More
Sailors, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship
Sailors, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), maneuver a Rigid-hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) during the Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX15). PHIBLEX15 is an annual bilate... More
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during the Amphibious Landing Exercis... More
MANILA BAY (Oct. 10, 2019) Japanese Soldiers from the
MANILA BAY (Oct. 10, 2019) Japanese Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade prepare for Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) operations aboard the Whidbey Island-class... More
SULU SEA (Oct. 17, 2019) Seaman Dean Wathan stands
SULU SEA (Oct. 17, 2019) Seaman Dean Wathan stands look out watch on the bridge aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during DIVTACS (division tactics) as part of Maritime Tr... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 18, 2019) U.S. Marines, from 2nd
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 18, 2019) U.S. Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, gather on a landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, in p... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Whidbey Island-class
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) lowers the stern gate during amphibious operations. Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st M... More
A full moon appears in the background as a Marine CH-46
A full moon appears in the background as a Marine CH-46 Sea Knight performs deck landing qualifications during flight operations aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Sailors practice hose
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Sailors practice hose handling techniques in a firefighting drill aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Commander, Amphibio... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 05, 2020) Boatswain's Mate 2nd
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 05, 2020) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class John King, from Eastlake, Ohio, Florida, directs a CH-47 Chinook, assigned to the Amphibious Readiness Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense For... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Presley White, from Winter Haven, Florida fires line to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during a replenishment at sea. Germantown, par... More
Sailors pull a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) carrying
Sailors pull a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) carrying Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), into the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during amphib... More
190214-N-GC129-0020 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 14, 2019) Sailors
190214-N-GC129-0020 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 14, 2019) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) perform a stern gate marriage in the well deck of the ship with Landing Craft, Utility ... More
Sailors heave a mooring line aboard the amphibious
Sailors heave a mooring line aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship arrives in White Beach, Okinawa. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, commanded by C... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 17, 2016) – Marines, assigned
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 17, 2016) – Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) in the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown ... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 21, 2019) An Indian Naval Officer
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 21, 2019) An Indian Naval Officer observes well-deck operations aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during Tiger TRIUMPH. Tiger TRIUMPH gives U.S. and I... More
Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1666, assigned to Naval
Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1666, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, embarks the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise Blue Chromite. Blue Chromite is an amphi... More
190214-N-GC129-0090 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 14, 2019) Sailors
190214-N-GC129-0090 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 14, 2019) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) perform a stern gate marriage with Landing Craft, Utility 1634, from Naval Beach Unit (... More
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Robert Mclymont, from Miramar,
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Robert Mclymont, from Miramar, Fla., mans the rails as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) returns to Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) after completing he... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy sailor Able Leading Electronic Warfare Specialist Jesse James Matekuare preforms maintenance checks on a float coat on Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned... More
A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), assigned to the Assault Unit 5, Ca...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Jongsa-Dong Beach Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Faulisi Re... More
USS Germantown, US Navy Photogrpah
Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Bailey, a boatswain’s mate assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), signals an SA-330 Puma helicopter during an underway replenishment. Germantown is... More
190214-N-GC129-0002 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 14, 2019) Landing
190214-N-GC129-0002 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 14, 2019) Landing Craft, Utility 1634, from Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, prepares to conduct a stern gate marriage with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD ... More
MANILA BAY (Oct. 13, 2019) The Philippine Navy ship
MANILA BAY (Oct. 13, 2019) The Philippine Navy ship BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602) at anchor during exercise KAMANDAG 3. The Germantown is participating in KAMANDAG 3, a Philippine-led, bilateral exercise with the ... More
YOKOSUKA HARBOR (Feb. 28, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy
YOKOSUKA HARBOR (Feb. 28, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy Sailor Sub Lieutenant Jake Hunt shops in the ship’s store onboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Ameri... More
Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Andrew Mattson, from Snowflake,
Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Andrew Mattson, from Snowflake, Ariz., right, and Operations Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Peirce, from Atlanta, Ind., both assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD ... More
Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Sydney Stewart, from New York
Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Sydney Stewart, from New York City, directs Landing Craft Air Cushion 47, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, as it lands on Blue Beach, Okinawa, during an equipment onload for the amphibiou... More
160223-N-KB426-385 WHITE BEACH OKINAWA (Feb. 23, 2016)
160223-N-KB426-385 WHITE BEACH OKINAWA (Feb. 23, 2016) – Amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) anchors off the coast of Okinawa during well deck operations. Germantown is assigned to the Bonhomme... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 29, assigned to Naval
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 29, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, embarks the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an equipment offload while taking part in the Amphibious Landin... More
Sailors operating a rigid hull inflatable boat, foreground,
Sailors operating a rigid hull inflatable boat, foreground, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), monitor amphibious assault vehicles, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary U... More
SINGAPORE (Oct. 29, 2019) Electronics Technician 3rd
SINGAPORE (Oct. 29, 2019) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Rhys Snyder, assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), sorts donated items at the “Tanglin Family Hub” Salvation ... More
SANTA RITA, Guam (March 20, 2020) Sailors offload an
SANTA RITA, Guam (March 20, 2020) Sailors offload an empty rolling airframe missile tub onboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike G... More
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
PHUKET, Thailand (Nov. 5, 2019) Staff Sgt. Cody Beck,
PHUKET, Thailand (Nov. 5, 2019) Staff Sgt. Cody Beck, from Reno, Naveda, paints the Tsunami Memorial Wall during a preservation community project with Sailors and Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regimen... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers load gear on a CH-47 Chinook assigned to the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on the flight deck aboar... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion 47, assigned to Naval Beach
Landing Craft Air Cushion 47, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, departs Blue Beach, Okinawa during an equipment on-load for the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Pele... More
VISAKHAPATNAM (Nov. 15, 2019) The Whidbey Island-class
VISAKHAPATNAM (Nov. 15, 2019) The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) Sailors and Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, partici... More
Yasunori Nishi, president of the Japanese Iwo Jima
Yasunori Nishi, president of the Japanese Iwo Jima Association, bows to World War II veterans and guests during the Reunion of Honor ceremony. The forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (L... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2020) Sailors prepare to hook
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2020) Sailors prepare to hook cargo to an Aerospatiale SA 330J Puma from dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea aboard Whidb... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Landing Craft, Utility
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Landing Craft, Utility 1666 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 prepares to enter the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during amphibio... More
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise Blue Chromite. Blue Chromite is... More
Pfc. Luis Ramirez demonstrates proper martial-arts
Pfc. Luis Ramirez demonstrates proper martial-arts maneuvers while participating in a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germanto... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 18, 2019) U.S. Marines, from 2nd
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 18, 2019) U.S. Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, gather on a landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, in p... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 23, 2019) Chief Quartermaster Richard
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 23, 2019) Chief Quartermaster Richard M. Wells gives M9 pistol familiarization training aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Command... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 05, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 05, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers and Japan Maritime Self Defense Soldiers arrive on the flight deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 4... More
160211-N-KB426-038 EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 11,
160211-N-KB426-038 EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 11, 2016) – Lance Cpl. Kenneth Rodriguez, right, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), advises Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Ian P. Sarreal on how to ... More
Ensign Joseph Tripodo, from Orange County, N.Y., climbs
Ensign Joseph Tripodo, from Orange County, N.Y., climbs a ladder while participating in visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 04, 2020) Marines with Force
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 04, 2020) Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit take down a suspect during a visit, board, search and seizure training event aboard the Whidbey Island-cl... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020) America-class amphibious
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020) America-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), left, and aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) sail in formation in the Philippine Sea, as seen from Whidbe... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Landing Craft, Utility
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 enters the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Am... More
Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV), assigned to the
Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV), assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), depart the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during the Amphibious Landing Exercise 2... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) Sailors standby to
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) Sailors standby to launch Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 from the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). G... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 22, 2019) Sailors aboard the Whidbey
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 22, 2019) Sailors aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) participate in a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198).... More
PHILLIPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2020) U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate
PHILLIPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2020) U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate Seaman Lillian Conti, from Providence, Rhode Island, performs weekly maintenance checks on a MK-38 25mm machine gun system aboard the Whidbey Island-class ... More
Sailors heave a mooring line aboard the amphibious
Sailors heave a mooring line aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship arrives in White Beach, Okinawa. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, commanded by C... 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
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2020) America-class amphibious
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2020) America-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), left, dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), and fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO ... More
Sailors lower a Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from
Sailors lower a Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise Blue Chromite. Blue Chromite is an amphibious training exercise conducted with the... More
A Phalanx Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) fires rounds
A Phalanx Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) fires rounds during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group, c... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 23, 2019) Sailors and Marines,
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 23, 2019) Sailors and Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, preform Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques aboard the Whidbey I... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Sailors inspect a hose
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Sailors inspect a hose nozzle in preparation to participate in a firefighting drill aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of C... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 25, 2020) Chief Gunner's Mate
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 25, 2020) Chief Gunner's Mate Christopher White, from Niles, Ohio, directs Chief Information Systems Technician Michael Ervin, from San Diego, during a visit, board, search and seizure mov... More
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (Nov. 17, 2019) Sailors man the
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (Nov. 17, 2019) Sailors man the rails aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship pulls out of Visakhapatnam, India, to start the sea-phase of Tige... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 08, 2020) Machinist's Mate 3rd
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 08, 2020) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Dylan Bailey, from Apple Valley, California, left, and Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Kenneth Levin, from Boston, prepare a fuel hose to refuel a MV-22B Osp... More
Operations Specialist Seaman DaJuanna Gurley reports
Operations Specialist Seaman DaJuanna Gurley reports contacts to the Officer of the Deck in the pilot house of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, with embarke... More
Sailors fire M-9 pistols during a small-arms weapons
Sailors fire M-9 pistols during a small-arms weapons qualification shoot on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Gr... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 2, 2016) –A landing craft air
OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 2, 2016) –A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) approaches the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Read... More
160222-N-KB426-014 EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 22,
160222-N-KB426-014 EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 22, 2016) – Fire Controlman 2nd Class Gregory A. Pietlock tallies a score sheet during a 9mm service pistol live fire qualification exercise on the flight deck of ... More
SULU SEA (Oct. 17, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class
SULU SEA (Oct. 17, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Logan Ribble, from Tampa, Fla., observes the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Millinocket (T-EPF 3) and the Legend-class cutter USCGC Stratto... More
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (Nov. 16, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (Nov. 16, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Joseph Ahearne with the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, assists in a ship tour for the India Army ab... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Marines assigned to
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit carry a combat rubber raiding craft from the stern gate of the well deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship U... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) arrives
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) arrives at White Beach, Okinawa. Peleliu is the lead ship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (#PELARG14), commanded by Capt. Heidi Agle, and is conducting join... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Marines assigned to
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit return with combat rubber raiding craft off the stern gate of the well deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing shi... More
Marines from 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit board Landing
Marines from 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit board Landing Craft Utility 1627 in the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown. Germantown, with embarked elements of the 31st ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy sailor Sub Lt. Jake Hunt prepares to rig water barriers during amphibious operations in the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germant... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 30, assigned to Naval
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 30, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, departs from the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an equipment offload while taking part in... More
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (Nov. 16, 2019) U.S. Navy Ensign
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (Nov. 16, 2019) U.S. Navy Ensign Patterson, from Greensburg, Penn., gives a ship tour to Indian Navy Sailors aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during... More
Chief Warrant Officer Steve Pelon, assigned to the
Chief Warrant Officer Steve Pelon, assigned to the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), inspects the material condition of inflatable MK-1 life preservers aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS ... More