PACIFIC OCEAN (March 23, 2015) Whidbey Island-class
PACIFIC OCEAN (March 23, 2015) Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) conducts a simulated strait transit with Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and San Anton... More
150526-N-SF984-015 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2015) Fireman
150526-N-SF984-015 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2015) Fireman Daniel Boyle and Fireman Jordan Kushaney sit in the starting position to practice Marine Corps Martial Arts during a class with Marines of 3rd Battalion, ... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 14, 2015) Deck Sailors conduct flight
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 14, 2015) Deck Sailors conduct flight operations with a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class d... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 26, 2015) Ensign Brandy Allain
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 26, 2015) Ensign Brandy Allain records the course and speed of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) as the ship maneuvers into position for an underway replenishment ... More
150906-N-SF984-046 ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 6, 2015) MH-60S
150906-N-SF984-046 ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 6, 2015) MH-60S Seahawks transit between fleet-replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) and Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47)... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2015) Dry cargo and ammunition
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2015) Dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) (far left), Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S Diehl (T-AO 19... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2015) Lt. Jg. Max Duncan looks
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2015) Lt. Jg. Max Duncan looks through the big eyes on the port bridge wing of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) as the ship pulls alongside the Wasp-class amph... More
Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit transport
Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit transport assault amphibious vehicles (AAV) aboard USS Rushmore (LSD 47). USS Rushmore, as part of the USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting work up oper... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 18, 2015) Sailors conduct a firefighting
ARABIAN GULF (July 18, 2015) Sailors conduct a firefighting drill on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, wi... More
STRAIT OF MALACCA (Nov. 7, 2015) Cryptologic Technician
STRAIT OF MALACCA (Nov. 7, 2015) Cryptologic Technician Technical 2nd Class Ivan Pedraza takes photographs for the ship’s nautical or otherwise photographic interpretation and examination (SNOOPIE) team aboard... More
USS Rushmore operations
Seaman Recruit Rosalio Alanis, right, and Seaman Adrian Belen, man the phone and distance line during USS Rushmore's replenishment at-sea with the Military Sealift Command replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-A... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2015) Logistics Specialist
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2015) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Sharde Wilson,right, and Logistics Specialist Seaman Kristen Castillo shoot M16 assault rifles during low-light small arms qualifications on the flig... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 6, 2015) Landing Craft Unit (LCU)
ARABIAN GULF (July 6, 2015) Landing Craft Unit (LCU) 160, from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, departs the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) with embarked U.S. Naval Academy ... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 20, 2015) Hull Technician 3rd Class
ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 20, 2015) Hull Technician 3rd Class Michael Garcia, left, gives instructions to Hull Technician Fireman Justin Simoneau during a flight deck fire fighting drill aboard Whidbey Island-class do... More
GULF Of ADEN (Sept. 22, 2015) Damage Controlman 3rd
GULF Of ADEN (Sept. 22, 2015) Damage Controlman 3rd Class William Antaya helps Fireman Apprentice Tyson Eshuis don a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) face mask during damage control training on the mes... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 18, 2015) Seaman Sarah Petznick
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 18, 2015) Seaman Sarah Petznick shoots an M9 Beretta service pistol during small arms qualification live-fire exercise on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmor... More
USS Rushmore operations
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Joshua F. Santos and Damage Control Fireman Alexis K. Sikes return to the starting line after completing an evolution of a flight deck fire fighting drill aboard USS Rushmore (LSD 47... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 20, 2015) Quartermaster 1st Class
INDIAN OCEAN (June 20, 2015) Quartermaster 1st Class Clarence Ilijic uses an anemometer to take wind speed and direction readings during an integrated training team (ITT) drill aboard Whidbey Island-class amphi... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2015) Crew members of an Air
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2015) Crew members of an Air Force CV-22 Osprey, from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (82nd ERS), perform maintenance on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship US... More
Lance Cpl. Jeffrey C. Cook, fire direction controller,
Lance Cpl. Jeffrey C. Cook, fire direction controller, 2nd Platoon, Battery B, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gives a haircut to Lance Cpl. Zachery W. Short, a field artillery canno... More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Amanda Shultz, Seaman Montel
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Amanda Shultz, Seaman Montel Harrison and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jessica Pohlit prepare to begin a flight deck firefighting drill aboard USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is conducting... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 23, 2015) Seaman Brett Sechrist
INDIAN OCEAN (June 23, 2015) Seaman Brett Sechrist uses a sound-powered telephone while standing in the pilot house of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, part of ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2015) Landing Craft Utility
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2015) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1630, from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, enters the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Ess... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 27, 2015) Chief Engineman Stephen
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 27, 2015) Chief Engineman Stephen Stowe performs a clear and bright test on a lube oil sample in the central control station aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 4... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 19, 2015) Deck department Sailors
INDIAN OCEAN (June 19, 2015) Deck department Sailors carry supplies from an MV-22 Osprey from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium-Lift Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) on the flight deck of Whidbey Island... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 21, 2015) Air Force CV-22 Osprey
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 21, 2015) Air Force CV-22 Osprey pilots from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (82nd ERS) conduct deck landing qualifications aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (L... More
Sailors of dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47)
Sailors of dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit coordinate to transport Marine assault amphibious vehicles (AAV) aboard USS Rushmore. USS Rushmore is conduc... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 15, 2015) Seaman Jordan Fuentes
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 15, 2015) Seaman Jordan Fuentes directs landing craft utility operations in the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Essex Amphi... More
Sailors of dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47)
Sailors of dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) man lines to recover safety boat after completing loading of Marine Corps assault amphibious vehicles (AAV). USS Rushmore is conducting operations in preparati... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 20, 2015) Culinary Specialist Seaman
INDIAN OCEAN (June 20, 2015) Culinary Specialist Seaman Rymarckkeven Santos mans an M240 machine gun during an integrated training team (ITT) drill aboard Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS R... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 19, 2015) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 19, 2015) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Dominic Sandoval scores a target during small arms qualification on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore ... More
150910-N-SF984-020 ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 10, 2015) An
150910-N-SF984-020 ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 10, 2015) An MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Squadron (HSC) 22 carries supplies to the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 22, 2015) Sailors receive a pallet
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 22, 2015) Sailors receive a pallet aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oi... More
Sailors of dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47)
Sailors of dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct assault amphibious vehicle (AAV) operations. USS Rushmore is conducting operations in preparation for... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 16, 2015) An amphibious assault
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 16, 2015) An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) departs from the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group ... More
Lance Cpl. Jeffrey C. Cook, fire direction controller,
Lance Cpl. Jeffrey C. Cook, fire direction controller, 2nd Platoon, Battery B, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gives a haircut to Lance Cpl. Zachery W. Short, a field artillery canno... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 19, 2015) Sailors handle line on
ARABIAN GULF (July 19, 2015) Sailors handle line on the boat deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked... More
USS Rushmore operations
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Michael Hernandez directs a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 on to the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing shi... More
Corporal Kyle C. Sieradzki, fire direction controller,
Corporal Kyle C. Sieradzki, fire direction controller, 2nd Platoon, Battery B, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gives a haircut to Lance Cpl. Dylan M. Blea, a motor transportation ope... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 19, 2015) Sailors heave in line
ARABIAN GULF (July 19, 2015) Sailors heave in line on the boat deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embark... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 11, 2015) Cpl. Stephen Hill, from
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 11, 2015) Cpl. Stephen Hill, from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares cargo hooks on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a ve... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 23, 2015) Deck Department Sailors
ARABIAN GULF (July 23, 2015) Deck Department Sailors recover a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) on the boat deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, part of the Essex Amp... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 26, 2015) Quartermaster 3rd Class
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 26, 2015) Quartermaster 3rd Class Craig Warner uses a sextant on the bridge wing of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) in preparation for an underway replenishment ... More
151110-N-SF984-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) Marines
151110-N-SF984-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) launch an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) from the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing sh... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 20, 2015) Operations Specialist
INDIAN OCEAN (June 20, 2015) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Edgar Olan stands lookout watch on the bridge wing of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during an integrated tr... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 18, 2015) Hull Technician 3rd Class
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 18, 2015) Hull Technician 3rd Class Dale Hand gives directions to a fire team during an integrated training team exercise aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). R... More
USS Rushmore operations, San Diego, California
Seaman Sarah Lynn Petznick and Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Sean Patrick Berry, assigned to the Deck Department, paint fancy work on the flag staff of the seven-meter rhib aboard USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Berry, wh... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 18, 2015) Sailors conduct a firefighting
ARABIAN GULF (July 18, 2015) Sailors conduct a firefighting drill on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, wi... More
Sailors of dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47)
Sailors of dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit coordinate to bring Marine assault amphibious vehicles (AAV) aboard USS Rushmore. USS Rushmore is conducting ... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 23, 2015) Deck Department Sailors
ARABIAN GULF (July 23, 2015) Deck Department Sailors recover a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) on the boat deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, part of the Essex Amp... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) Sailors and Marines launch
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) Sailors and Marines launch amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) from the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) off the coast of Malaysia. Rushm... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 3rd
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Quinton Beyer, right, and Seaman XiongXian Li shoot M16 assault rifles during low-light small arms qualifications on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-cl... More
151110-N-SF984-076 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) Amphibious
151110-N-SF984-076 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) Amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) launch from the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) off the coast of Malaysia. Rushmore... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 10, 2015) Sailors conduct a mass
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 10, 2015) Sailors conduct a mass casualty exercise on the deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 23, 2015) Chief Boatswain's Mate
INDIAN OCEAN (June 23, 2015) Chief Boatswain's Mate Eric Simpson stands watch in the pilot house aboard Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, part of the Essex Amphi... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 17, 2015) An MV-22 Osprey takes
INDIAN OCEAN (June 17, 2015) An MV-22 Osprey takes off from the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is currently opera... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 20, 2015) Damage Controlman 1st
ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 20, 2015) Damage Controlman 1st Class Julio Gonzalez, right, instructs Damage Controlman 3rd Class William Alcala and Damage Controlman 2nd Class Reuben Mosco during a flight deck fire fighti... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2015) Electronics Technician
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2015) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Shanesha Owens shoots during small-arms qualifications for the M16 assault rifle on the flight deck aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 22, 2015) Quartermaster Seaman Kalila
ARABIAN GULF (July 22, 2015) Quartermaster Seaman Kalila DuToit watches a navigation monitor in the pilot house aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, part of the Essex A... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 11, 2015) Boatswain's Mate Seaman
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 11, 2015) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Teeyahna Mitchell signals to pilots of an SA-330 Puma helicopter, from the Military Sealift Command underway replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AOE 201), d... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2015) Crew members of an Air
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2015) Crew members of an Air Force CV-22 Osprey, from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (82nd ERS), prepare to conduct deck landing qualifications aboard Whidbey Island-class dock lan... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 19, 2015) Sailors participate in
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 19, 2015) Sailors participate in small arms qualifications aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with t... More
150907-N-SF984-077 ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 7, 2015) Sailors
150907-N-SF984-077 ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 7, 2015) Sailors shoot M-16 assault rifles during small arms qualifications on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). ... More
Hull Technician 3rd Class Michael A. Garcia gives direction
Hull Technician 3rd Class Michael A. Garcia gives direction to Boatswain's Mate Seaman Teeyahna Mitchell as a hose team leader during a flight deck firefighting drill aboard USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is c... More
150526-N-SF984-003 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2015) Marines
150526-N-SF984-003 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2015) Marines of 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division watch as SSgt. Michael Pena and Fireman Jordan Kushaney practice Marine Corps Martial Arts on the flight deck of Whi... More
A Marine assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary
A Marine assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit walks down into the barbershop aboard the USS Rushmore to get a haircut, March, 7. While deployed, Marines practiced and honed the valuable skill of cutti... More