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
Marines and Assault Amphibious Vehicles aboard the
Marines and Assault Amphibious Vehicles aboard the USS Germantown prepare to depart for Camp Schwab, Japan during exercise Blue Chromite 15 Nov. 1. Blue Chromite exercises the interoperability and joint capabil... More
151102-N-SU278-176 WATERS OFF OKINAWA, Japan – Gunner’s
151102-N-SU278-176 WATERS OFF OKINAWA, Japan – Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Ward, from Forsyth, Ga., loads ammunition into a Mark 38 25mm cannon for a gunnery demonstration aboard the amphibious dock landin... 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
Engineman 3rd Class Victoria Moore and Engineman 3rd
Engineman 3rd Class Victoria Moore and Engineman 3rd Class Ia Vang, both assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown, hold hands with Thai children while participating in a comm... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher McCain assigned to 2/4 Golf
Staff Sgt. Christopher McCain assigned to 2/4 Golf Company, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embarked on dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), disembarks a landing craft utility (LCU) during exercise ... 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
Marine amphibious assault vehicles attached to the
Marine amphibious assault vehicles attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit disembark from dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Gro... More
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Robert Mclymont, from Miramar,
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Robert Mclymont, from Miramar, Fla., right, and Seaman Luis Ramos, from New York, signal an Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk, assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, as it lands on the flight ... 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
170411-N-BB269-355 SASEBO, Japan (April 11, 2017) Vice
170411-N-BB269-355 SASEBO, Japan (April 11, 2017) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific, meets with Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an ... More
181026-N-GC129-0010 SASEBO, Japan (October 26, 2018)
181026-N-GC129-0010 SASEBO, Japan (October 26, 2018) Cmdr. Micah Brewer, executive officer of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), speaks with Fukuoka University students during a tour of t... More
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown and embarked Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit move a pallet of supplies during a replenishment at sea with USNS ... More
Quartermaster Seaman Keona Wright, from Edisto Island,
Quartermaster Seaman Keona Wright, from Edisto Island, S.C., plots the ships position on a maneuvering board on the bridge of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the ... 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
Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship
Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, practice handling a fire fighting hose during shipboard damage control academy. Germantown and NBU 7 ar... 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
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, and Malaysian soldiers depart from Tanduo Beach to begin a joint simulated amphibious assault during Landing Force Cooperation Afloat Readiness ... More
200321-N-RU810-1075 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020)
200321-N-RU810-1075 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), San Antonio-class dock landing ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS German... More
Midshipman 1st Class Michael Madrid signals an Air
Midshipman 1st Class Michael Madrid signals an Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, to take off from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Hebert, a rifle
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Hebert, a rifle man with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, attaches coral to cement creating a coral reef during Landing Force Cooperation Afloat Readiness... 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
U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd
U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines Regiment, conduct a simulated beach raid and live fire exercise during Amphibious Landing 2015 (PHIBLEX 15) at Naval Education and Training Center, Phi... More
200321-N-RU810-1228 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020)
200321-N-RU810-1228 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), San Antonio-class dock landing ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS German... More
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
160922-N-BB269-294 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2016)
160922-N-BB269-294 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2016) Fire Controlman Amanda Thompson, assigned to the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), fires a shot line to the Military S... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
161013-N-BB269-118 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 13, 2016)
161013-N-BB269-118 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 13, 2016) Sailors handle a messenger line during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown,... 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
ABOARD USS GERMANTOWN (LSD-42), At Sea (Aug. 21, 2016)
ABOARD USS GERMANTOWN (LSD-42), At Sea (Aug. 21, 2016) - U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, riding Assault Amphibious Vehicles, boarded the USS Germantown (LSD-42) while under... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Walter, an Asian Pacific
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Walter, an Asian Pacific cryptolinguist with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, and Royal Thai Marines depart for a patrol while conducting jungle warfare training during Landing ... More
181119-N-IO414-1086 SASEBO, Japan (November 19, 2018)
181119-N-IO414-1086 SASEBO, Japan (November 19, 2018) Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, commander of U.S. Forces Japan, shakes hands with Cmdr. Jimmie Jensen, commanding officer of the amphibious dock landing ship US... More
An Indian UH-3H Sea King helicopter lands aboard the
An Indian UH-3H Sea King helicopter lands aboard the USS Germantown (LSD 42) during the Sea Phase of exercise Tiger TRIUMPH in Bay of Bengal on November 17, 2019. The exercise is an opportunity for professional... 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
Midshipman 1st Class Michael Madrid signals an Air
Midshipman 1st Class Michael Madrid signals an Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, to take off from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Garrett Spino a squad leader
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Garrett Spino a squad leader with Gulf Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, adjusts settings of a Magnetic Audio Device during Landing Force Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Train... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brian Walters, center
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brian Walters, center right, and Lance Cpl. Melvin Hall, both riflemen with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, move to a secure position while conducting a rehearsal of a joint sim... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter Lopez, fire controlman,
Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter Lopez, fire controlman, fires the shot line to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson from the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown. Germantown, c... 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
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, and Malaysian soldiers work as a unit to conduct a riot control drill during Landing Force Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (LF CARAT) ... 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
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, and Royal Thai Marines conduct Military Operations in Urban Terrain during Landing Force Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (LF CARAT) 20... 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
160912-N-YG104-013 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2016)
160912-N-YG104-013 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2016) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, passes the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during replenishment at sea (RAS)... More
160827-N-BB269-150 OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 27, 2016) Sailors
160827-N-BB269-150 OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 27, 2016) Sailors monitor the ship’s voyager management system during a nighttime anchoring evolution aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ger... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Joel Hallas, yeoman, assigned
Petty Officer 3rd Class Joel Hallas, yeoman, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown mans the rails as the tugboats pull the ship into Brisbane, Australia, for a port visit.... More
Talisman Saber 2013, US Navy Photo
An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Island Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 conducts a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is o... 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
Marines prepare to launch their Assault Amphibious
Marines prepare to launch their Assault Amphibious Vehicles from the hull of the USS Germantown (LSD 42) Nov. 2 during exercise Blue Chromite 15. Blue Chromite demonstrates the Navy and Marine Corps’ amphibious... More
160227-N-KB426-039EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 27, 2016)
160227-N-KB426-039EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 27, 2016) – Seaman Arjay Garcia, left, and Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Justine M. Castoreno perform helmsman duties aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (... 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
Seaman Ronika Peeples, from New Orleans, signals to
Seaman Ronika Peeples, from New Orleans, signals to the USNS Richard E. Byrd during an underway replenishment with the forward-deployed dock amphibious landing ship USS Germantown. The ship received 35 pallets ... 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
A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Unit prepares to board the
A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Unit prepares to board the USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise Blue Chromite 15. Blue Chromite demonstrates the Navy and Marine Corps’ amphibious and expeditionary capabilities fro... More
161009-N-BB269-100 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 9, 2016) An
161009-N-BB269-100 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 9, 2016) An MK 58 Hawker Hunter subsonic jet aircraft flies over the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a detect-to-engage ... 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
Sideboys render honors as USS Germantown's new commanding
Sideboys render honors as USS Germantown's new commanding officer, Cmdr. Carol McKenzie, departs the change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship. McKenzie,... 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
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 13, 2016) –Logistics Specialist
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 13, 2016) –Logistics Specialist Seaman Jerrick A. Jeter loads rounds into magazines during a live fire exercise on the flight deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD... 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
Australian army soldiers from the 2nd Commando Regiment,
Australian army soldiers from the 2nd Commando Regiment, Domestic Counter Terrorism board an S-70A-9 Black Hawk aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) after a fast-rappel exercise. Germantown is on pa... 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
A tractor unloads equipment from Landing Craft Unit
A tractor unloads equipment from Landing Craft Unit 1627 after the craft departed the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown. Marines from 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked with shi... More