USS Germantown (LSD 42) and USS America (LHA 6) Conduct a RAS with USN...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2020) Sailors handle the phone and distance line aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo/ammuniti... 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 well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an equipment on-load from White Bea... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 19, 2016) – Sailors performing
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 19, 2016) – Sailors performing chock and chain duties, request permission from the landing signalman (enlisted) to return to the foul line of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germant... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 19, 2016) – Cmdr. Gary
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 19, 2016) – Cmdr. Gary A. Harrington II, commanding officer of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), addresses the crew during an all hands call. Germantown is assign... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Sailors inspect a Mark
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Sailors inspect a Mark 1 life-vests before a firefighting drill aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Commander, Amphibious... More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Robert Bickell, assigned to
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Robert Bickell, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), detaches a Humvee from crane cables on the pier at White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa, Japan. The... More
SUBIC BAY (Oct. 21, 2019) Assault amphibious vehicles
SUBIC BAY (Oct. 21, 2019) Assault amphibious vehicles carrying Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division transit to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship US... 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
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EAST CHINA SEA (July 23, 2020) A rigid-hull inflatable
EAST CHINA SEA (July 23, 2020) A rigid-hull inflatable boat assigned to the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) returns to the ship after recovering a simulated man overboard during a drill. Germantown, p... More
SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 9, 2020) Seaman Richard Cabral,
SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 9, 2020) Seaman Richard Cabral, from Port Richey, Fla., right, checks a padeye during a foreign object debris walk-down in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (L... More
Hull Technician Fireman Austin Buckner, from Ocala,
Hull Technician Fireman Austin Buckner, from Ocala, Fla., assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), participates in a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training exercise. Germa... 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, heave line with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193)... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 22, 2019) Boatswain's Mate Seaman
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 22, 2019) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Valentina Imokhai heaves line aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet repleni... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2020) Sailors hold line to
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2020) Sailors hold line to assist with combat rubber raiding craft rehearsal off the stern gate of the well deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 31, 2020) Sailors observe a UH-1Y
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 31, 2020) Sailors observe a UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 during flight operations on the flight deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class doc... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 11, 2020) Sailors aboard Whidbey
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 11, 2020) Sailors aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) participate in small craft attack team training. Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Gr... More
200826-N-IO312-1115 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020)
200826-N-IO312-1115 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) transit the Philippine Sea to mai... More
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (Nov. 15, 2019) Lt. j.g. Diamond
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (Nov. 15, 2019) Lt. j.g. Diamond Latham, from Hampton, Va., assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), speaks with a local child and volunteer during a... More
160221-N-KB426-199 EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 21,
160221-N-KB426-199 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
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 19, 2019) U.S. Marines from 2nd
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 19, 2019) U.S. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, prepare to enter an assault amphibious vehicle from the well deck aboard the Whidbe... More
YOKOSUKA HARBOR (Feb. 28, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy
YOKOSUKA HARBOR (Feb. 28, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy Sailor Sub Lieutenant Jake Hunt, left, takes on a tour of the main machinery engineering spaces with U.S. Navy Lt. j. g. Julian Turner, from Cleveland, abo... More
160314-N-KB426-758KOREA STRAIT (Mar. 14, 2016) – Amphibious
160314-N-KB426-758KOREA STRAIT (Mar. 14, 2016) – Amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) fires its Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) during a live fire exercise. Germantown is assigned to the Bonhomme... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 19, 2019) Indian Army forces prepare
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 19, 2019) Indian Army forces prepare to enter an U.S. assault amphibious vehicle from the well deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) in preparation f... More
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embarks the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Peleliu Am... More
An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise Blue Chromite. Blue Chrom... More
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Taylor Lewis, left,
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Taylor Lewis, left, from Baltimore, fires an M-16 assault rifle with the supervision of Cpl. Wilfredo Pedrosa, from Clermont, Fla., assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, durin... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Sailors prepare to
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Sailors prepare to launch Landing Craft, Utility 1666 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 in the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) duri... 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
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 7, 2020) Navy Religious Program
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 7, 2020) Navy Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Kameron Curtis, from Tampa, Fla., with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU... More
Internal Communications Electrician 2nd Class Mikala
Internal Communications Electrician 2nd Class Mikala Mott, from Hudson, Texas, fires an M-16 assault rifle on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a weapons requali... 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
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 29, 2019) Sailors learn self-defense
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 29, 2019) Sailors learn self-defense techniques by Marine Corps martial arts instructors with the Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Divisio... 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
150803-N-SU278-367 JAVA SEA (Aug. 3, 2015) – Amphibious
150803-N-SU278-367 JAVA SEA (Aug. 3, 2015) – Amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, from Hawaii, launch from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 4... 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
Marine CPL Thomas Campbell applies camouflage makeup to Navy medic Chr...
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
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
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 31, 2020) A CH-53 E Super Stallion
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 31, 2020) A CH-53 E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious doc... 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
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 30, assigned to Naval
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 to White Beach, Okinawa.... More
160304-N-KB426-032CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (March
160304-N-KB426-032CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (March 4, 2016) – Lt. Cmdr. Andrew J. Hayler, amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown’s (LSD 42) chaplain, middle, and Ensign Joyce W. Kim speak with a teacher f... More
SUBIC BAY (Oct. 08, 2019) U.S. Marines from 2nd Battalion,
SUBIC BAY (Oct. 08, 2019) U.S. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, prepare to depart the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) in... More
MANILA BAY (Oct. 12, 2019) U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate
MANILA BAY (Oct. 12, 2019) U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class John-Joseph Ejaus, from San Diego, observes U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, deploy in combat rubber raiding “reconn... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Culinary Specialist 3rd
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Smith, from Lumberton, N.C., stirs mash potatoes aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers move a rubber raiding craft to the stern gate for rehearsals of the well deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS German... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 31, 2020) Machinist's Mate 3rd
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 31, 2020) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Dylan Bailey, from Applevalley, California, prepares a fuel hose during flight operations on the flight deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landin... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 7, 2020) Damage Controlman 2nd
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 7, 2020) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Erik Coffee, from White House, Texas, recharges self-contained breathing apparatus bottles during a damage control drill aboard the amphibious dock land... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 03, 2020) An Aerospatiale SA 330J
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 03, 2020) An Aerospatiale SA 330J Puma from the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), delivers cargo during a vertical replenishment-at-sea aboard the Whidbey Island... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 09, 2020) Chief Quartermaster
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 09, 2020) Chief Quartermaster Eric Davis, from Glendale, Arizona, guides Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 into the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock lan... More
210120-N-SF23O-1036 SASEBO, Japan (January 20, 2021)
210120-N-SF23O-1036 SASEBO, Japan (January 20, 2021) CDR Christopher M. Causee salutes the side boys at the beginning of a change of command ceremony aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD ... More
Fire Controlman 2nd Class Andrew Wanthal, from Phoenix,
Fire Controlman 2nd Class Andrew Wanthal, from Phoenix, fires an M-16 rifle on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a small-arms weapons qualification shoot. German... 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
MANILA BAY (Oct. 10, 2019) A landing craft, air cushion,
MANILA BAY (Oct. 10, 2019) A landing craft, air cushion, attached to Naval Beach Unit 7, departs the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise KAMANDAG 3. The Germantown is ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy sailors heave line during a replenishment at sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Gro... More
EAST CHINA SEA (July 28, 2020) Seaman Sarhay Hernandez,
EAST CHINA SEA (July 28, 2020) Seaman Sarhay Hernandez, from Los Angeles, second from left, sends signals from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 3, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 3, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Archangels” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Detachment 6, delivers stores to the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing shi... More
Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCAC), assigned to Naval
Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCAC), assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, prepare to embark the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during the Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (... More
A Marine with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team
A Marine with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit signals to waiting sailors during launch and recovery operations on the Germantown (LSD 42) Feb. 7,... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 20, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 2nd
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 20, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class John King directs an MH-60S helicopter from the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Detachment 3, during a vertical replenishm... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 19, 2020) Sailors observe a MH-60S
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 19, 2020) Sailors observe a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) U.S. Navy Mark VI patrol
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) U.S. Navy Mark VI patrol boat observes two simulated high-speed fast inshore attack craft in the Philippine Sea during amphibious operations. Germantown, part of America Expedit... More
Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)
Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) and Sailors, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), carry a simulated injured patient from a JGSDF CH-47 Chinook to the s... More
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Robert Mclymont, from Miramar,
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Robert Mclymont, from Miramar, Fla., right, mans the rails aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship departs Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo. Germa... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 28, 2020) Marines with Battalion
OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 28, 2020) Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to embark the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LS... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 25, 2020) As seen from the amphibious
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 25, 2020) As seen from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), an E-2 Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft leads a formation of F/A-18 Super Hornets as they fly in bet... 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, left, presents a coin to Quartermaster 3rd Class Cendy Gonzaga, from Los Angeles, on the bridge of the amphibious ... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Force Reconnaissance
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Force Reconnaissance Marines with Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board a CH-53 E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262,... 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
Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team
Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, use hand signals to communicate with Marines in other Combat Rubber Raiding Craft after launching f... More
A 15-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) disembarks
A 15-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) disembarks a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) after delivering a guiding line, used to help pull the LCAC in to the well deck of dock landing ship USS Germantown (LS... More
Fireman Patrick Griffin, front, and Damage Controlman
Fireman Patrick Griffin, front, and Damage Controlman Fireman Jasmine Bly simulate checking for hot spots on a simulated downed helicopter as a damage control training team member observes during a crash and sm... More