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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sailors prepare to chock and chain a CH-53E Super Stallion,
Sailors prepare to chock and chain a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), as it lands on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) durin... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2020) Small caliber action
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2020) Small caliber action team members observe a U.S. Mark VI patrol boat sail in the Philippine Sea as seen from the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). G... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 30, 2019) Religious Programs
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 30, 2019) Religious Programs Specialist 1st Class Mauricio Melo, from Cali, Columbia, greets Lt. Kimberley Engols, from Sierra-Vista, Arizona before services aboard the Whidbey Island-clas... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) A AH-1Z Viper helicopter
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) A AH-1Z Viper helicopter assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) waits on the flight deck aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germant... More
SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 19, 2020) Machinist's Mate 3rd
SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 19, 2020) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Kenneth Levin, from Boston, prepares to remove a handle from an expired carbon dioxide bottle onboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germanto... More
SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 19, 2020) Machinist's Mate 3rd
SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 19, 2020) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Kenneth Levin, from Boston, removes a handle from an expired carbon dioxide bottle onboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42)... More
ANDAMAN SEA (Nov. 09, 2019) Sailors move cargo aboard
ANDAMAN SEA (Nov. 09, 2019) Sailors move cargo aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 05, 2020) Sailors observe a CH-47
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 05, 2020) Sailors observe a CH-47 Chinook assigned to the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force as it prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the Whidbey I... More
MANILA BAY (Oct. 11, 2019) U.S. Navy Sailors from the
MANILA BAY (Oct. 11, 2019) U.S. Navy Sailors from the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) ride a rigid-hull inflatable boat towards the Philippine navy ship BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602)... More
SULU SEA (Oct. 18, 2019) U.S. Navy Gunner's mates observe
SULU SEA (Oct. 18, 2019) U.S. Navy Gunner's mates observe the U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class cutter USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) from aboard the U.S. Navy Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD ... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 29, assigned to Naval
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 29, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, transports equipment from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) in preparation for an amphibious landing exercise du... 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) Royal New Zealand Navy
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy sailor Able Leading Electronic Warfare Specialist Jesse James Matekuare observes U.S. Navy Mark VI patrol boat from Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned to... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 21, 2019) U.S. Sailors assist U.S.
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 21, 2019) U.S. Sailors assist U.S. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, during their return in U.S. assault amphibious vehicles to the ... More
160829-N-BB269-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2016) Ship’s
160829-N-BB269-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2016) Ship’s Serviceman Seaman Yanet Sebastian, from Greenville, S.C., right, assists with purchases in the ship’s store aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious doc... More
161003-N-BB269-009 MANILA, Philippines (Oct. 3, 2016)
161003-N-BB269-009 MANILA, Philippines (Oct. 3, 2016) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) departs Manila, Republic of the Philippines, after a port visit. Germantown, ... More
161019-N-BB269-325 SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Oct. 19,
161019-N-BB269-325 SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Oct. 19, 2016) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) showcase weaponry to U.S. ambassador to Cambodia William A. Heidt, third from right, in th... 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
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
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
NAKAGUSUKU BAY, Japan (Feb. 4, 2016) –Boatswain’s Mate
NAKAGUSUKU BAY, Japan (Feb. 4, 2016) –Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Trevor Mink uses a Navy firefighting thermal imager (NFTI) during a main space fire drill aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD... 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
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
Lt. David Smith, from Nacogdoches, Texas, scans for
Lt. David Smith, from Nacogdoches, Texas, scans for surface contacts through the ‘big eyes’ binoculars on the bridge wing of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship prepares to arri... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) A Japan Ground Self-Defense
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldier moves gear to a CH-47 Chinook assigned to the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on the flight deck abo... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) U.S. Sailors heave
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) U.S. Sailors heave line for Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 in the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). ... More
APRA HARBOR, Guam (Sept. 20, 2016) Amphibious assault
APRA HARBOR, Guam (Sept. 20, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit depart the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 04, 2019) Sailors and Marines,
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 04, 2019) Sailors and Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines currently assigned to 3D Marine Division, guide amphibious assault vehicles (AAV), into the well deck aboard the Whidbey Islan... More
Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Cody Manjarrez, from Lancaster,
Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Cody Manjarrez, from Lancaster, Calif., right, and Gunner’s Mate Seaman Denny Manson, from Lynwood, Wash., left, fire a shot line from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LS... More
160922-N-BB269-132 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2016)
160922-N-BB269-132 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2016) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), bottom, and the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6),... More
160914-N-BB269-040 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2016)
160914-N-BB269-040 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2016) A Phalanx close-in weapons system (CIWS) fires off rounds during a live-fire exercise aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germanto... 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
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. 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 (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
181101-N-IO414-1014 SASEBO, Japan (November 1, 2018)
181101-N-IO414-1014 SASEBO, Japan (November 1, 2018) Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Jelesia Chaney, from Grove Hill, Alabama, and Operations Specialist 3rd Class James Ehrhardt, from Lathrop, Californ... 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
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
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
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 7, 2016) - Marines assigned
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 7, 2016) - Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) maneuver CRRCs towards the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is as... 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
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
160823-N-BB269-297 EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 23, 2016) Marines,
160823-N-BB269-297 EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 23, 2016) Marines, assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, maneuver amphibious assault vehicles in the waters arou... More
160904-N-BB269-251 OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 4, 2016)
160904-N-BB269-251 OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 4, 2016) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Sean Johnson, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, directs a truck off of landing craft utility 1631 during a non-combatant evacuation operat... More
161019-N-BB269-448 SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Oct. 19,
161019-N-BB269-448 SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Oct. 19, 2016) U.S. ambassador to Cambodia William A. Heidt, center, and Cmdr. Severn Stevens, right, cut a cake with Royal Cambodian naval officers aboard the Whidbe... 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
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
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
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
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
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