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
ABOARD USS GERMANTOWN (LSD-42), At Sea, (Aug. 31,2016)
ABOARD USS GERMANTOWN (LSD-42), At Sea, (Aug. 31,2016) – Marines and sailors with the USS Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group conduct a resupply mission aboard the USS Germantown (LSD-42). The resupply ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 24, 2020) Seaman Jonathan Schreiber,
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 24, 2020) Seaman Jonathan Schreiber, from Houston, chains down an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Archangels” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Detachment 6, during flight de... 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
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2020) As seen through the
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2020) As seen through the propellers of Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 10, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, currently attached to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 7, 2020) Electronics Technician
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 7, 2020) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Ryan Saine, from Manzanola, Colo., mans a firehose to fight a simulated fire during a damage control drill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship ... 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
OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 21, 2020) Hull Maintenance Technician
OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 21, 2020) Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Tyler Hayes, from Baton Rouge, La., stick-welds a railing aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of ... More
200901-N-NJ919-2508 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 1, 2020)
200901-N-NJ919-2508 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 1, 2020) The forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), front, the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and the amphibious dock la... 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 (Aug. 26, 2020) A CH-53 E Super Stallion
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) A CH-53 E Super Stallion helicopter with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launches from the flight deck following a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphib... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2020) A long-exposure photograph
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2020) A long-exposure photograph shows two minutes and thirty seconds of action, as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Archangels” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Detac... More
An assault amphibious vehicle with AAV Company, 4th
An assault amphibious vehicle with AAV Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, is ground guided into position aboard the USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a shore to ship training event at Camp Schwab, ... 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
200324-N-DB724-1004 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020)
200324-N-DB724-1004 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020) San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), right, and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser Bunker Hill (CG 52) sail in forma... More
EAST CHINA SEA (July 21, 2020) Chief Warrant Officer
EAST CHINA SEA (July 21, 2020) Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joshua Mesler, from Chicago, removes rust from a weather deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Amphibio... 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
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
USS Germantown 1, US Navy Photo
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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
160923-N-UF697-047 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 23, 2016)
160923-N-UF697-047 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 23, 2016) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) steams in formation during a photo exercise during Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield is a biennial,... More
U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibious Vehicle Company,
U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibious Vehicle Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, listen to a safety brief before a shore to ship training event at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. AAV ... 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
Col. Tye R. Wallace, the 31st Marine Expeditionary
Col. Tye R. Wallace, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, speaks to Marines during the 31st MEU's fall patrol, aboard the USS Germantown (LSD 42), Sept. 23, 2016. As the Marine Corps’ only con... 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
EAST CHINA SEA (July 26, 2020) Logistics Specialist
EAST CHINA SEA (July 26, 2020) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Alec Thompson, from Loretto, Ky., left, and Retail Services Specialist Seaman Kevin West, from Tarboro, N.C., stand watch as phone talkers in the fl... More
200901-N-NJ919-2430 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 1, 2020)
200901-N-NJ919-2430 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 1, 2020) PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 01, 2020) The forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) transits the Philippine Sea. New Orleans, part of ... 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
170320-N-NK931-1002 PHILLIPINE SEA (Mar. 17, 2020)
170320-N-NK931-1002 PHILLIPINE SEA (Mar. 17, 2020) USS Shiloh (CG 67), USS Germantown (LSD 42), USS Mustin (DDG 89), and USS Antietam (CG 54) sail in formation during normal underway operations. Shiloh, Germant... More
200324-N-DB724-1034 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020)
200324-N-DB724-1034 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) sails in formation as part of an Expeditionary Strike Force. Operating as an Expeditionary Strik... 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
USS Germantown's CIWS ops
Rounds are fired from a Phalanx Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) for a live-fire exercise. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Gr... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 2, 2016) – Krisha Rosete, battalion
OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 2, 2016) – Krisha Rosete, battalion commander of a local high school’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (MCJROTC) program, left, poses for a photo aboard amphibious dock ... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 16, 2016) – Sailors aboard
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 16, 2016) – Sailors aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) release a locking mechanism on one of the ship’s anchors during an anchor drop exercise. Germantown is... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) A Force Reconnaissance
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) sets a security perimeter on the starboard bridge wing during a visit, board, search and ... More
160223-N-KB426-111 WHITE BEACH OKINAWA (Feb. 23, 2016)
160223-N-KB426-111 WHITE BEACH OKINAWA (Feb. 23, 2016) – Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), search the bags of participants during a Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) exercise ... More
VISAKHAPATNAM (Nov. 15, 2019) Public Affairs Chief,
VISAKHAPATNAM (Nov. 15, 2019) Public Affairs Chief, U.S. Consulate Hyderabad Drew Giblin give opening remarks during a community relations project at the Government Children’s Home for Girls, as part of Tiger ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Marines assigned to
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit return from combat rubber raiding craft training off the stern gate of the well deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock la... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 04, 2020) A Marine with Force
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 04, 2020) A Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit moves down stairs during a visit, board, search and seizure training event aboard the Whidbey Island-cla... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 05, 2020) Boatswain's Mate 1st
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 05, 2020) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Jean Castamby, from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, assist Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers and Japan Maritime Self Defense Soldiers, on the flight dec... More
Quartermaster Seaman Ian Brown, from Brooklyn, New
Quartermaster Seaman Ian Brown, from Brooklyn, New York, takes a bearing in preparation for the arrival of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) to Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo. Germant... More
(From left to right) The guided-missile destroyer USS
(From left to right) The guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) tank landing ship JDS Shimokita (LST 4002), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantow... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 04, 2019) Amphibious assault vehicles
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 04, 2019) Amphibious assault vehicles (AAV), assigned to the Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines currently assigned to 3D Marine Division, approach the Whidbey Island-class dock landing... 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, deploy a combat rubber raiding “reconnaissance” craft aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (... 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, practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques aboard the Whidbey ... More
SINGAPORE (Oct. 29, 2019) Sailors assigned to the Whidbey
SINGAPORE (Oct. 29, 2019) Sailors assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, s... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 22, 2020) Fireman Dane Belflower,
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 22, 2020) Fireman Dane Belflower, from Byron, Ga., right, fights a simulated fire with hose team leader Damage Controlman 2nd Class Tionna Karpinski, from Grand Rapids, Mich., during damage... More
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), depart the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) in combat rubber raiding crafts (CRRC) during amphibious operation... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2019) Sailors lower the safety
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2019) Sailors lower the safety nets on the flight deck in preparation for the M-4 Rifle training assessment aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Ger... More
SULU SEA (Oct. 18, 2019) Flight deck crew guide the
SULU SEA (Oct. 18, 2019) Flight deck crew guide the lift off of a Philippine Navy AW-109 helicopter on the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during combined fligh... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2020) Two U.S. Mark VI patrol
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2020) Two U.S. Mark VI patrol boats sail in the Philippine Sea as seen from Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary St... More
ANDAMAN SEA (Nov. 09, 2019) Sailors and Marines, from
ANDAMAN SEA (Nov. 09, 2019) Sailors and Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, move cargo aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 6, 2020) Quartermaster 1st Class
EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 6, 2020) Quartermaster 1st Class David Heinonen, from Waldorf, Md., assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), performs a compass calibration check aboard a cover... More
EAST CHINA SEA (July 23, 2020) U.S. Navy Hull Maintenance
EAST CHINA SEA (July 23, 2020) U.S. Navy Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Tyler Hayes, from Baton Rouge, La., measures oil levels aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) A Force Reconnaissance
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) A Force Reconnaissance Marine with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) acts as a simulated combatant in a main engine room during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboa... More
Electrician's Mate Fireman Apprentice Jomarwayne Ta'a,
Electrician's Mate Fireman Apprentice Jomarwayne Ta'a, from Santa Clara, Calif., performs a circuit resistance test aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an inspection from the ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 5, 2020) Rear Adm. Fred Kacher,
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 5, 2020) Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 7, center, addresses the wardroom aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a visit. Ger... 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
SANTA RITA, Guam (March 07, 2020) U.S. Sailors discuss
SANTA RITA, Guam (March 07, 2020) U.S. Sailors discuss amphibious operations with Royal New Zealand Navy sailors onboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Amer... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) depart the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) in Combat Rubber Raiding Crafts (CRRC) during the Amphibious Landing... More
Sailors heave a mooring line as the amphibious dock
Sailors heave a mooring line as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) returns to Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) after completing her fall patrol. Germantown is forward-deployed to t... More
Quartermaster Seaman James Branighan, from Allen, Texas,
Quartermaster Seaman James Branighan, from Allen, Texas, takes a navigational bearing on the bridge wing of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship arrives at White Beach, Okinawa. ... More
The pilots and aircrew of a UH-1Y Huey Venom utility
The pilots and aircrew of a UH-1Y Huey Venom utility helicopter, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare for a personnel transfer on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS... More
LCAC 30 departs USS Germantown during PHIBLEX 15
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 30, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an equipment off-load for Amphibious Landing E... More
150224-N-EI510-004 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 24, 2015) -
150224-N-EI510-004 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 24, 2015) - Quartermaster 3rd Class Justin Frey, left, and Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Jianfranco Napa fold the national ensign during colors aboard the forw... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 27, 2019) Sailors, from the Naval
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 27, 2019) Sailors, from the Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, work on a landing craft, air cushion’s engine aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, pa... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 10, 2019) U.S. Navy Sailors aboard
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 10, 2019) U.S. Navy Sailors aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) observe the Philippine Navy ship BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602) sail in preparation for a ... More
APRA HABOR (March 21, 2020) Landing Craft, Utility
APRA HABOR (March 21, 2020) Landing Craft, Utility 1666 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 approaches amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during amphibious operations. Amphibious assault ship USS Amer... More
Sailors Aboard USS Germantown (LSD 42) Participate in Anti-Terrorism T...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 12, 2020) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Jon Saucedo, from Inglewood, Calif., a member of the ship’s response force, sets a security perimeter during an anti-terrorism training scenario a... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 7, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 7, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Steven Shoemate, from Lansing, Kan., left, fires a .50-caliber machine gun and Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Cameron Howard, from Houston, maintains communicati... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 6, 2020) A covered rigid-hull
EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 6, 2020) A covered rigid-hull inflatable boat is lowered from the starboard side of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strik... More
Quartermaster 2nd Class Melvin Noble, from Baltimore,
Quartermaster 2nd Class Melvin Noble, from Baltimore, plots the ship’s movement on a position chart on the bridge of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship departs from Commander F... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 29, 2019) Chief Personnel Specialist
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 29, 2019) Chief Personnel Specialist Melissa Colon, from Fajardo, Puerto Rico, practices self-defense techniques taught by Marine Corps martial arts instructors with the Marines, from 2nd ... More
210120-N-SF23O-1059 SASEBO, Japan (January 20, 2021)
210120-N-SF23O-1059 SASEBO, Japan (January 20, 2021) Capt. Ed Thompson, deputy commodore, of Task Force 76 right addresses a virtual audience during a change of command aboard the amphibious dock landing ship U... More
EAST CHINA SEA (July 31, 2020) Operations Specialist
EAST CHINA SEA (July 31, 2020) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Kevin Bryson, from Sacramento, Calif., stands in formation after being promoted to petty officer second class during an advancement ceremony on boa... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 19, 2020) Landing Craft, Air
OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 19, 2020) Landing Craft, Air Cushion 10, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, currently attached to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), conducts amphibious operations in w... More
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part o... More
Lance Cpl. Antony leads other Sailors and Marines in
Lance Cpl. Antony leads other Sailors and Marines in heaving a line during a nighttime replenishment at sea with USNS Rappahannock aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42... More
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Daniel Johnson, from Genoa,
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Daniel Johnson, from Genoa, Ill., takes the Navy-wide Petty Officer 2nd Class advancement exam on the mess decks of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown. Germantown is part... 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 an equipment offload. Germantown ... More
160221-N-KB426-216 EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 21,
160221-N-KB426-216 EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 21, 2016) – Marines assigned to 3rd Force Reconnaissance, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), aboard a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) attached to amphibious ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jorge Dejesus, a section leader
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jorge Dejesus, a section leader with Assault Amphibious Vehicle Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, checks his communication equipment during a shore to ship training event... More
151027-N-MP556-004 Okinawa, JAPAN (Oct. 27, 2015) Amphibious
151027-N-MP556-004 Okinawa, JAPAN (Oct. 27, 2015) Amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) departs Naval Facility White Beach after embarking Marines from 3rd Marine Division, 1st Marine Aircraft Wi... More
SULU SEA (Oct. 18, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class
SULU SEA (Oct. 18, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Kevin Dunlavey, assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), watches a Philippine Navy AW-109 helicopter lift off from the ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 07, 2020) Cpl. Andrew Rath, from
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 07, 2020) Cpl. Andrew Rath, from Portland, Oregon, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit gives M240B machine gun training to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers aboard Whidbey... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) U.S. Navy Mark VI patrol
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) U.S. Navy Mark VI patrol boat sails in the Philippine Sea during amphibious operations. Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit te... More
Operations Specialist Seaman Juan Londono, from Morristown,
Operations Specialist Seaman Juan Londono, from Morristown, N.J., tracks surface contacts on the bridge of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship returns to Commander Fleet Activit... More