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
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
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
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
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
190214-N-GC129-0002 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 14, 2019) Landing
190214-N-GC129-0002 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 14, 2019) Landing Craft, Utility 1634, from Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, prepares to conduct a stern gate marriage with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD ... More
Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Andrew Mattson, from Snowflake,
Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Andrew Mattson, from Snowflake, Ariz., right, and Operations Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Peirce, from Atlanta, Ind., both assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD ... More
Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Sydney Stewart, from New York
Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Sydney Stewart, from New York City, directs Landing Craft Air Cushion 47, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, as it lands on Blue Beach, Okinawa, during an equipment onload for the amphibiou... More
181213-N-IO414-1068 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 13, 2018) Lt.
181213-N-IO414-1068 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 13, 2018) Lt. j.g. Joseph Cleary, from Orrtanna, Pennsylvania, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), receives the Junior Officer Ship Handler of the Year ... More
190214-N-GC129-0022 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 14, 2019) Landing
190214-N-GC129-0022 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 14, 2019) Landing Craft, Utility 1634, from Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, conducts a stern gate marriage with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during ... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion 47, assigned to Naval Beach
Landing Craft Air Cushion 47, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, departs Blue Beach, Okinawa during an equipment on-load for the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Pele... 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
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
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
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
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 7, 2016) - Marines assigned
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 7, 2016) - Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launch a CRRC from the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is assign... More
190214-N-GC129-0090 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 14, 2019) Sailors
190214-N-GC129-0090 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 14, 2019) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) perform a stern gate marriage with Landing Craft, Utility 1634, from Naval Beach Unit (... More
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Robert Mclymont, from Miramar,
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Robert Mclymont, from Miramar, Fla., mans the rails as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) returns to Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) after completing he... 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
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
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
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
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit embark the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) for a scheduled deployment. Germantown is forward-deployed and assigned to the Peleliu Amph... More
150716-N-SU278-033 SASEBO HARBOR, Japan (July 16, 2015)
150716-N-SU278-033 SASEBO HARBOR, Japan (July 16, 2015) – Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) lower the Navy Jack after getting underway. Germantown is deployed to the 7... 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
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
Lance Cpl. John Dominguez, from Valrico, Florida, provides
Lance Cpl. John Dominguez, from Valrico, Florida, provides security during a simulated amphibious assault Nov. 1 on Camp Schwab, Japan. The Marines departed the USS Germantown via Assault Amphibious Vehicles an... 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
170926-N-IO414-053 SASEBO, Japan (September 26, 2017)
170926-N-IO414-053 SASEBO, Japan (September 26, 2017) Fireman Antonio Rodriguez, from Elizabeth, N.J., assigned to the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), speaks with Vice... 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
181213-N-IO414-1070 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 13, 2018) Sailors
181213-N-IO414-1070 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 13, 2018) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) pose for a photo after winning the Junior Officer Ship Handler of the Year award. The competiti... 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
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
Petty Officer 1st Class Kencey Welly, boatswain's mate,
Petty Officer 1st Class Kencey Welly, boatswain's mate, guides two logistical amphibious recovery craft in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown during a certification evolution. Germ... More
Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st
Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), III Marine Expeditionary Force, use a landing craft air cushion to load gear and equipment onto the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 4... More
171221-N-IO414-046 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 21, 2017) Cmdr.
171221-N-IO414-046 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 21, 2017) Cmdr. Severn Stevens delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Cmdr. Jimmie Jensen re... 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
181025-N-GC129-0031 SASEBO, Japan (October 25, 2018)
181025-N-GC129-0031 SASEBO, Japan (October 25, 2018) Lt. j.g. Cynthia Nestor, public affairs officer of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), explains steering procedures to Takeru Terao (fr... 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
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
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 20, 2016) – Ship’s Serviceman
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 20, 2016) – Ship’s Serviceman 1st Class Kidt D. Titze, left, and Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Carl A. So communicate with amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown’s (LSD 42) rep... More
181025-N-GC129-0002 SASEBO, Japan (October 25, 2018)
181025-N-GC129-0002 SASEBO, Japan (October 25, 2018) Cmdr. Jimmie Jensen, commanding officer of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), speaks with Takeru Terao, principal deputy director of S... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the 31st Marine
A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during the amphibious landing exercise (PHIBLE... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, on unit deployment program, take part in a simulated amphibio... More
Ensign Joseph Tripodo, from Orange County, N.Y., climbs
Ensign Joseph Tripodo, from Orange County, N.Y., climbs a ladder while participating in visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD ... More
181213-N-IO414-1060 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 13, 2018) Sailors
181213-N-IO414-1060 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 13, 2018) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) participate in a virtual reality ship handling competition. The competition to find out which s... More
180927-N-IO414-1008 SASEBO, Japan (September 27, 2018)
180927-N-IO414-1008 SASEBO, Japan (September 27, 2018) Kentaro Kaihara (right), director of Status of U.S. Forces Agreement Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, walks aboard the amphibious dock landi... More
Sailors lower a Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from
Sailors lower a Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise Blue Chromite. Blue Chromite is an amphibious training exercise conducted with the... 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
Petty Officer 3rd Class Eli Cashman, electronics technician,
Petty Officer 3rd Class Eli Cashman, electronics technician, from Sanford, Fla., releases chains from their stowed position above the well deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown. Germantown... 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
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
Fire Controlman 2nd Class Mark Walker, from Perkinston,
Fire Controlman 2nd Class Mark Walker, from Perkinston, Miss., left, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Andrew Wanthal, from Phoenix, upload a rolling air-frame missile (RAM) into a launcher aboard the amphibious do... More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Ulyses Morero directs a vehicle
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Ulyses Morero directs a vehicle onto Landing Craft Utility 1627 in the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Elements from the 31st Mar... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 2, 2016) –Capt. Thomas Kait, chief
OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 2, 2016) –Capt. Thomas Kait, chief of staff for Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) Seven, center, explains “bulls-eye” markings to Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Cor... More
181213-N-IO414-1066 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 13, 2018) Lt.
181213-N-IO414-1066 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 13, 2018) Lt. j.g. Joseph Cleary, from Orrtanna, Pennsylvania, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), receives the Junior Officer Ship Handler of the Year ... 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
170926-N-IO414-064 SASEBO, Japan (September 26, 2017)
170926-N-IO414-064 SASEBO, Japan (September 26, 2017) Seaman Carolina Ramirez, from Ralleigh, N.C., assigned to the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) speaks with Vice Adm... More
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 26, 2016) Sailors transport supplies
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 26, 2016) Sailors transport supplies aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a stores on-load. Germantown is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Grou... 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. 14, 2016) – Marines, assigned
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 14, 2016) – Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a M16 assault rifle live-fire exercise on the flight deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germa... 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
170411-N-BB269-148 SASEBO, Japan (April 11, 2017) Cmdr.
170411-N-BB269-148 SASEBO, Japan (April 11, 2017) Cmdr. Severn Stevens, commanding officer of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), right, speaks with Vice Adm. Tom Rowd... More
181026-N-GC129-0007 SASEBO, Japan (October 26, 2018)
181026-N-GC129-0007 SASEBO, Japan (October 26, 2018) Cmdr. Micah Brewer, executive officer of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), and Lt. j.g. Cynthia Nestor, public affairs officer of the... 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
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 13, 2016) – Seaman Gabriel
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 13, 2016) – Seaman Gabriel C. Viens fires a 9mm service pistol during a live fire exercise on the flight deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is a... More
151030-N-SU278-006 WHITE BEACH, Japan – Rear Adm. John
151030-N-SU278-006 WHITE BEACH, Japan – Rear Adm. John B. Nowell Jr., commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, speaks with Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD) upon th... 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
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 26, 2016) Sailors simulate fighting
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 26, 2016) Sailors simulate fighting an aircraft fire casualty on the flight deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a firefighting exercise. Germantown is assigne... More
180406-N-IO414-107 SASEBO, Japan (April 6, 2018) Cmdr.
180406-N-IO414-107 SASEBO, Japan (April 6, 2018) Cmdr. Jimmie Jensen (center right), commanding officer of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), speaks with Rear Adm. Ji... More
160225-N-KB426-051 WHITE BEACH OKINAWA (Feb. 23, 2016)
160225-N-KB426-051 WHITE BEACH OKINAWA (Feb. 23, 2016) – Quartermaster 3rd Class Sean M. Blakeney, left, and Quartermaster 2nd Class Melvin M. Noble secure halyards aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Germa... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion 9 heads towards the forward
Landing Craft Air Cushion 9 heads towards the forward deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during LCAC operations. Germantown is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducti... More
Seaman Brooke Haney, left, Seaman Recruit Travis Abankwah,
Seaman Brooke Haney, left, Seaman Recruit Travis Abankwah, and Seaman Recruit Dustin Davidson pull a line aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown while mooring at West Army Pier in Okinawa, Japan... More
160817-N-BB269-043 OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 17, 2016) The
160817-N-BB269-043 OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 17, 2016) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) approaches Army pier during transit into White Beach, Okinawa. Germantown, attache... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion 29, assigned to Naval Beach
Landing Craft Air Cushion 29, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) for an equipment on-load at White Beach, Okinawa. Germantown is pa... More
160821-N-BB269-360 OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 21, 2016)
160821-N-BB269-360 OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 21, 2016) Marines, assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, secure amphibious assault vehicles in the well deck of... More
A wreath lays on the memorial honoring all the men
A wreath lays on the memorial honoring all the men who gave their life during the battle of Iwo Jima. The forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and elements of the III Marine Exp... More
Rounds are fired from the Phalanx Close-in Weapons
Rounds are fired from the Phalanx Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a live fire exercise. Germantown is forward-deployed and currently underwa... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion 47, assigned to Naval Beach
Landing Craft Air Cushion 47, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, prepares to land at Blue Beach, Okinawa, during an equipment on-load for the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is par... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 9, 2016) – Logistics Specialist
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 9, 2016) – Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Maretta S. Stubbs conducts landing signalman (enlisted) duties during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) onboard amphibious dock landing shi... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 19, 2016) – Marines, assigned
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 19, 2016) – Marines, assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) run to the foul line of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown’s (LSD 42) fl... More
170208-N-KB426-001 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 8, 2017) Sailors
170208-N-KB426-001 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 8, 2017) Sailors assigned to the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) pose for a photo during a community relation project at the Omur... More
Information Systems Technician James Kowalski, left,
Information Systems Technician James Kowalski, left, and Damage Controlman Nicolas Beaudry hang the hose of desmoking equipment as part of basic damage control training during command indoctrination aboard the ... More
150717-N-SU278-108 WHITE BEACH, Japan – Sailors assigned
150717-N-SU278-108 WHITE BEACH, Japan – Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) hoist the National Ensign after pulling into port. Germantown is deployed to the 7th Fleet a... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, on unit deployment program, execute a simulated amphibious as... More
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 29, 2016) - Operations Specialist
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 29, 2016) - Operations Specialist 3rd Class Jacob M. Owen uses a radio to communicate with amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown’s (LSD 42) combat information center (CIC) during a sea... More
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 6, 2016) – Logistics Specialist
EASTERN COAST OKINAWA (Feb. 6, 2016) – Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Maretta S. Stubbs conducts landing signalman (enlisted) duties during flight operations on amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD... More