PUERTO PRINCESA (Oct. 15, 2019) U.S. Navy Chaplain,
PUERTO PRINCESA (Oct. 15, 2019) U.S. Navy Chaplain, Lt. Cmdr. Jason Sluder, from Seneca, S.C., assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), shows a picture of his family to ch... More
MANILA BAY (Oct. 11, 2019) U.S. Marines with Bravo
MANILA BAY (Oct. 11, 2019) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, depart the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), in a combat rubber raiding “reconnaissance” c... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2020) Engineman 2nd Class
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2020) Engineman 2nd Class Michael Costanzo, from Conroe, Texas, left, and Chief Engineman Triet Le, from Los Angeles, California, conduct repairs on the Ship Service Diesel Generator ab... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 01, 2020) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 01, 2020) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Bryan Miller, from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, right, gives M38 training to Royal New Zealand Navy Sailor Leading Electronic Warfare Specialist Jesse James Mate... More
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
MANILA BAY (Oct. 13, 2019) The Philippine Navy ship
MANILA BAY (Oct. 13, 2019) The Philippine Navy ship BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602) at anchor during exercise KAMANDAG 3. The Germantown is participating in KAMANDAG 3, a Philippine-led, bilateral exercise with the ... More
YOKOSUKA HARBOR (Feb. 28, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy
YOKOSUKA HARBOR (Feb. 28, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy Sailor Sub Lieutenant Jake Hunt shops in the ship’s store onboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Ameri... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2020) Culinary Specialist
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2020) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Christain Uy, from Pangasinan, Philippine, signals a fire during a flight deck fire drill aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantow... More
SINGAPORE (Oct. 29, 2019) Electronics Technician 3rd
SINGAPORE (Oct. 29, 2019) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Rhys Snyder, assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), sorts donated items at the “Tanglin Family Hub” Salvation ... More
SANTA RITA, Guam (March 20, 2020) Sailors offload an
SANTA RITA, Guam (March 20, 2020) Sailors offload an empty rolling airframe missile tub onboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike G... More
PHUKET, Thailand (Nov. 5, 2019) Staff Sgt. Cody Beck,
PHUKET, Thailand (Nov. 5, 2019) Staff Sgt. Cody Beck, from Reno, Naveda, paints the Tsunami Memorial Wall during a preservation community project with Sailors and Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regimen... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 12, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers load gear on a CH-47 Chinook assigned to the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on the flight deck aboar... More
VISAKHAPATNAM (Nov. 15, 2019) The Whidbey Island-class
VISAKHAPATNAM (Nov. 15, 2019) The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) Sailors and Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, partici... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2020) Sailors prepare to hook
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2020) Sailors prepare to hook cargo to an Aerospatiale SA 330J Puma from dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea aboard Whidb... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Landing Craft, Utility
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Landing Craft, Utility 1666 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 prepares to enter the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during amphibio... More
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
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 (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
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
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 18, 2019) U.S. Marines, from 2nd
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 18, 2019) U.S. Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, gather on a landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, in p... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 23, 2019) Chief Quartermaster Richard
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 23, 2019) Chief Quartermaster Richard M. Wells gives M9 pistol familiarization training aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Command... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 05, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 05, 2020) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers and Japan Maritime Self Defense Soldiers arrive on the flight deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 4... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 04, 2020) Marines with Force
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 04, 2020) Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit take down a suspect during a visit, board, search and seizure training event aboard the Whidbey Island-cl... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020) America-class amphibious
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020) America-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), left, and aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) sail in formation in the Philippine Sea, as seen from Whidbe... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Landing Craft, Utility
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 enters the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Am... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) Sailors standby to
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) Sailors standby to launch Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 from the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). G... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 22, 2019) Sailors aboard the Whidbey
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 22, 2019) Sailors aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) participate in a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198).... More
PHILLIPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2020) U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate
PHILLIPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2020) U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate Seaman Lillian Conti, from Providence, Rhode Island, performs weekly maintenance checks on a MK-38 25mm machine gun system aboard the Whidbey Island-class ... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 25, 2020) Sailors heave line for
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 25, 2020) Sailors heave line for a landing craft utility assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, in the well deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Ge... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2020) America-class amphibious
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2020) America-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), left, dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), and fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO ... More
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
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
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
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 21, 2019) An Indian Naval Officer
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 21, 2019) An Indian Naval Officer observes well-deck operations aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during Tiger TRIUMPH. Tiger TRIUMPH gives U.S. and I... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy sailor Able Leading Electronic Warfare Specialist Jesse James Matekuare preforms maintenance checks on a float coat on Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned... More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. 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
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
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 (Jan. 30, 2020) Marines, assigned to
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2020) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare for combat rubber raiding craft rehearsals off the stern gate of the well deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class doc... 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
SULU SEA (Oct. 18, 2019) The U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class
SULU SEA (Oct. 18, 2019) The U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class cutter USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) launches a “killer tomato” target during a gun exercise (GUNNEX) as part of Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama... More
YOKOSUKA HARBOR (Feb. 28, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy
YOKOSUKA HARBOR (Feb. 28, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy Sailor Sub Lieutenant Jake Hunt climbs a ladder during a tour of the main machinery engineering spaces onboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS G... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 02, 2020) Boatswain's Mate 2nd
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 02, 2020) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Ikenaa Osondu, from Abia, Nigeria, guides a CH-47 Chinook assigned to the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on the fl... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) U.S. Sailors and Royal
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) U.S. Sailors and 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 Expedit... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 04, 2019) Sailors help guide Marines,
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 04, 2019) Sailors help guide Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines currently assigned to 3D Marine Division, with their amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) in the well deck aboard the Whid... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Landing Craft, Utility
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2020) Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 prepares to enter the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown,... More
SULU SEA (Oct. 17, 2019) The Spearhead-class expeditionary
SULU SEA (Oct. 17, 2019) The Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Millinocket (T-EPF 3) sails behind the Legend-class cutter USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) during DIVTACS (division tactics) as part of M... More
SULU SEA (Oct. 17, 2019) U.S. Navy Gunner’s mates pre-check
SULU SEA (Oct. 17, 2019) U.S. Navy Gunner’s mates pre-check an MK-38 25mm machine gun system aboard the U.S. Navy Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) in preparation for a gun exercise... 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 provides security during a visit, board, search and seizure training event aboard the Whidbey Island-cla... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2020) Royal New Zealand Navy sailor Able Electronic Technician Rainer Claussen observes amphibious operations aboard Landing Craft, Utility 1633 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 in... More
MANILA BAY (Oct. 11, 2019) Assault amphibious vehicles
MANILA BAY (Oct. 11, 2019) Assault amphibious vehicles transit to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), during exercise KAMANDAG 3. The Germantown is participating in KAMANDAG 3, a... More
SULU SEA (Oct. 17, 2019) U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate Seaman
SULU SEA (Oct. 17, 2019) U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate Seaman Lillian Conti, left, from Providence, R.I., goes over a pre-check list for an MK-38 25mm machine gun system with U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Stacey ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 02, 2020) A CH-47 Chinook assigned
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 02, 2020) A CH-47 Chinook assigned to the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landi... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) A U.S. Mark VI patrol
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2020) A U.S. Mark VI patrol boat sails in the Philippine Sea as seen from the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary ... More
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (Nov. 14, 2019) U.S. Navy Lt.j.g.
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (Nov. 14, 2019) U.S. Navy Lt.j.g. Troy Thompson speaks with Indian media during a tour of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as part of Tiger TRIUMPH. Tiger ... More
PUERTO PRINCESA (Oct. 15, 2019) Sailors assigned to
PUERTO PRINCESA (Oct. 15, 2019) Sailors assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) play volleyball with children from Kamuning Elementary School during a community project as... More
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 18, 2019) Indian military officials
BAY OF BENGAL (Nov. 18, 2019) Indian military officials observe naval operations aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during the sea-phase of Tiger TRIUMPH. Tiger TRIUMPH gi... More