170515-N-BT947-1030 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Fire Controlman
170515-N-BT947-1030 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Fire Controlman 1st Class Derek Mitchell, assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), hugs his wife on the pier after the ship returned to ... More
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 19, 2015) - Sailors assigned to amphibious
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 19, 2015) - Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) participate in the Military Pit Crew Challenge competition during the Coronado Speed Festival as part of th... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec. 7, 2015) - Sailors assigned
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec. 7, 2015) - Sailors assigned to air department secure a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465 during an air raid support evolution aboard the amphibio... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec. 7, 2015) - Marines load
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec. 7, 2015) - Marines load an internally transportable vehicle (ITV) onto a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465 during flight operations aboard the am... More
161124-N-BT947-201 TRINCOMALEE, SRI LANKA (Nov. 24,
161124-N-BT947-201 TRINCOMALEE, SRI LANKA (Nov. 24, 2016) Sgt. John Petersen, from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) attached to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), explains the f... More
170115-N-LR795-139 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170115-N-LR795-139 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Jan. 15, 2017) Sailors and Marines scrub the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). Somerset is deployed with the Makin Is... More
160818-N-LR795-048 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2016) Seaman
160818-N-LR795-048 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2016) Seaman Katelynn Maronge, from New Orleans, La., looks for contacts aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) while USS Makin Island (LHD 8)... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2016) - Amphibious
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2016) - Amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) assigned to the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prepare to embark onto the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LP... More
170515-N-VR594-0181 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Chief
170515-N-VR594-0181 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Chief Boatswain's Mate Aaron Miller meets his son for the first time as the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) returns to Naval Base San Diego from a de... More
160818-N-LR795-107 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2016) The
160818-N-LR795-107 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2016) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) moves into position for an underway replenishment while USS Comstock (LSD 45), right, finishes refueling... More
160813-N-LR795-119 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2016) Cpl.
160813-N-LR795-119 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2016) Cpl. Andy Morgan, from Gloucester City, New Jersey, left, and Lance Cpl. Eloy Lavazos, from Laredo, Texas, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 163 (Rei... More
170720-N-BT947-185 PACIFIC OCEAN - (Jul. 20, 2017)
170720-N-BT947-185 PACIFIC OCEAN - (Jul. 20, 2017) Lt. Rodrigo Aguna Guinder of the Argentina navy, left, discusses bridge operations with Ens. Ethan Witkop aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somer... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2015) - A landing craft
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2015) - A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) vehicle prepare to enter the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), during a well deck on load operation of... More
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., (July 14, 2016) - Culinary Specialist
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., (July 14, 2016) - Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Arnel Asuncion observes the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious dock landing USS Comstock (LSD 45) during a simu... More
161024-N-LR795-133 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2016) Petty
161024-N-LR795-133 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2016) Petty Officer 1st Class Willie Hannah, from Jackson, Miss., provides training to Sailors during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command (MSC)... More
150401-N-CC789-001 SAN DIEGO (April 1, 2015) Chief
150401-N-CC789-001 SAN DIEGO (April 1, 2015) Chief Information Systems Technician Brooke Hejl and Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) Luis Mejia prepare to post colors on the fantail of amphibious transport... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2015) - Amphibious
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2015) - Amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prepare to embark onto the welldeck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25)... More
170502-N-LR795-049 PEARL HARBOR (May 2, 2017) Sailors
170502-N-LR795-049 PEARL HARBOR (May 2, 2017) Sailors heave mooring line during sea and anchor detail as the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 20, 2016) – Seaman Deion Thompson
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 20, 2016) – Seaman Deion Thompson registers a library book into the ship’s library system aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). Somerset is participating in PHIBRON-ME... More
161110-N-BT947-116 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2016)
161110-N-BT947-116 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2016) Marines stand at attention during the 241st Marine Corps birthday ceremony aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). Somerset, part of t... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 1, 2015) - Aviation Boatswain’s
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 1, 2015) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Kylefrancis Agbayani, left, instructs an aircraft director hand signal qualification to Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Cl... More
160815-N-LR795-243 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2016) Seaman
160815-N-LR795-243 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2016) Seaman Katelynn Maronge, from New Orleans, La., looks for contacts aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) while steaming in formation of... More
161110-N-BT947-065 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2016)
161110-N-BT947-065 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2016) Capt. Darren Glaser, commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), and Lt. Col. Matthew Lundgren, Commanding Officer, Battali... More
170508-N-LR795-033 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2017) Sailors
170508-N-LR795-033 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2017) Sailors assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1 perform maintenance on M4A1 carbines aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). The Makin Island Amp... More
170420-N-BT947-006 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (April 20, 2017)
170420-N-BT947-006 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (April 20, 2017) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) heads towards Guam for a scheduled liberty port visit. Somerset, with the embarked 11th Marine Exp... More
160911-N-LR795-051 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2016) Religious
160911-N-LR795-051 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2016) Religious Program Specialist 1st Class Michael Caldera, from Bell, Calif., holds flowers symbolizing the passengers and crewmembers of Flight 93 during a memori... More
161110-N-BT947-147 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2016)
161110-N-BT947-147 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2016) Lt. Col. Matthew Lundgren, Commanding Officer, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit right, presents a piece of ca... More
Solemn reminder, US Navy Photogrpah
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 11, 2015) - Hospitalman Rachel Standish and Seaman Bobby Pegram assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), prepare to execute colors on the morning of the 14th anniversar... More
USS Somerset operations, San Diego, California
SAN DIEGO (Nov. 24, 2015) - Capt. Lennie Reed, commanding officer of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), announces the names of the 47 petty officers select for advancement over the ship’s 1MC... More
SAN DIEGO (May 1, 2015) U.S. Marines Sgt. Maj. Brian
SAN DIEGO (May 1, 2015) U.S. Marines Sgt. Maj. Brian Priester, center, 1st Tank Battalion of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms delivers a message to newly graduates of the Lance Corpora... More
PACIFIC OCEAN, (Sept. 1, 2015) - Sailors observe a
PACIFIC OCEAN, (Sept. 1, 2015) - Sailors observe a landing of an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 during flight deck operation aboard the amphibious transport d... More
170719-N-BT947-151 PACIFIC OCEAN - (Jul. 19, 2017)
170719-N-BT947-151 PACIFIC OCEAN - (Jul. 19, 2017) Seaman Oliver Verasgil, from Union City, N.J., instructs Peruvian Navy sailors on well deck operations aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset ... More
161101-N-BT947-018 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov 1, 2016) A hose
161101-N-BT947-018 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov 1, 2016) A hose team unreels a firefighting hose during a fire drill in the well deck aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). Somerset, part of th... More
160910-N-LR795-047 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 10, 2016) –
160910-N-LR795-047 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 10, 2016) – Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Kyle Evans, from Evanston, Wyom., participates in a fire drill aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). S... More
161203-N-LR795-013 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2016) 11th
161203-N-LR795-013 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2016) 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Commanding Officer Col. Clay C. Tipton speaks to 11th MEU Marines on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS... More
160824-N-LR795-170 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2016) –
160824-N-LR795-170 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2016) – A UH-1Y Huey hovers overhead as members of the visit, board, search and seizure team from USS Somerset (LPD 25) prepare to board a ship during a maritime inter... More
160821-N-LR795-035 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2016) –
160821-N-LR795-035 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2016) – Flying squad members participate in a fire drill aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). Somerset, part of the Makin Island Amphibious... More
161021-N-LR795-053 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2016) Marines
161021-N-LR795-053 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2016) Marines assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), prepare to stow an AH-1Z Viper helicopter aboard the amphibious transport dock s... More
SAN DIEGO (May 1, 2015) U.S. Marines assigned to 1st
SAN DIEGO (May 1, 2015) U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Tank Battalion of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms post during morning colors aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (L... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2015) Religious Specialist 1st
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2015) Religious Specialist 1st Class Michael Caldera participates in a quarterback challenge during a minicamp held by the San Francisco 49ers on the flight deck of the amphibious transpo... More
Marines and Sailors man the rails of the USS Somerset
Marines and Sailors man the rails of the USS Somerset as they enter the San Francisco Bay for the 35th Annual San Francisco Fleet Week, Oct. 5, 2015. SFFW '15 is a week-long event that blends a unique training ... More
160815-N-LR795-102 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 15, 2016)
160815-N-LR795-102 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 15, 2016) Marines assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force (MRF), participate in a live fire weapons shoot held on the flight deck aboard the... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2016) Sailors assigned to amphibious
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2016) Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) prepare to conduct a replenishment at sea (RAS) with Military Sealift Command’s fleet replenishment oiler U... More
160824-N-LR795-079 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2016) -
160824-N-LR795-079 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2016) - Members of the visit, board, search and seizure team from USS Somerset (LPD 25) load a rigid-hull inflatable boat in preparation for a maritime interdiction tr... More
170115-N-LR795-104 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2017) Lt.
170115-N-LR795-104 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2017) Lt. Joel Snedeker, Safety Officer aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), participates in fire hose handling training with members of th... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2015) - Hospital Corpsman 1st
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2015) - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Aaron Scott reads the history and accomplishments of the Hospital Corpsman rating during a commemoration of the 117 years of Navy hospital corps. Some... More
SAN DIEGO (May 18, 2015) - Vice Adm. Thomas S. Rowden,
SAN DIEGO (May 18, 2015) - Vice Adm. Thomas S. Rowden, commander of Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, presents his Surface Warfare Officer pin to Ensign Stephen Harpole during a pinning ceremony in the w... More
180804-N-SH284-2022 SEATTLE (August 4, 2018) Vice
180804-N-SH284-2022 SEATTLE (August 4, 2018) Vice Adm. John D. Alexander, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, receives a plaque from Richard Andersen, Seafair President & CEO, at the 3rd Fleet Reception aboard amphibio... More
161213-N-LR795-020 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 13, 2016) Gunnery
161213-N-LR795-020 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 13, 2016) Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Robertson, assigned to the “Ridge Runners” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), loads a rocket onto an AH-1 Cobra ... More
160819-N-LR795-503 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2016) –
160819-N-LR795-503 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2016) – Cmdr. Thomas Ianucci, Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) chaplain, speaks to Sailors during Roman Catholic mass in the chapel aboard amphibious transpor... More
161020-N-LR795-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2016) Petty
161020-N-LR795-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2016) Petty Officer 1st Class Donte Tidwell, from Cleveland, Ohio, describes life-saving procedures to Sailors during an abandon ship drill on the amphibious transport... More
161202-N-LR795-093 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 2, 2016) The
161202-N-LR795-093 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 2, 2016) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), right, moves into position for an underway replenishment with the dry cargo ship USS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14).... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec. 2, 2015) - An amphibious
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec. 2, 2015) - An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) prepares to enter the main vehicle storage area aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), during a well deck op... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) – A U.S. Marine assigned
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) – A U.S. Marine assigned to 5th Marine Regiment Headquarters prepares to board an MV-22B Tilt-rotor Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tilt-rotor Squadron (VMM) 163 with 3rd Marine A... More
170722-N-BT947-0226 PACIFIC OCEAN - (Jul. 22, 2017)
170722-N-BT947-0226 PACIFIC OCEAN - (Jul. 22, 2017) Senior military leaders participate in a video teleconference with the president of Peru from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) in sup... More
161101-N-LR795-126 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2016) Petty
161101-N-LR795-126 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Henry Seeger, from Cumberland, Wis., operates the folding boom crane aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). Some... More
161110-N-BT947-080 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2016)
161110-N-BT947-080 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2016) Marines and Sailors stand in ranks during the Marine Corps' 241st birthday ceremony aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). Somerset, ... More
161122-N-LR795-027 WATERS NEAR TRINCOMALEE, SRI LANKA
161122-N-LR795-027 WATERS NEAR TRINCOMALEE, SRI LANKA (Nov. 22, 2016) Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) drop the anchor off the coast of Sri Lanka in preparation for a... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2015) - Aviation Support Equipment
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2015) - Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Elias Ramirez directs a fire hose team to a simulated crash scene during an aircraft firefighting (ACFF) drill on the flight deck ... More
201224-M-JX780-1005 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2020) –
201224-M-JX780-1005 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2020) – U.S. Marines with the All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, launch an 11-meter naval special warfare rigid-hull inflatable boat... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) - Sailors assigned to
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) - Sailors assigned to air department aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), conduct two simultaneous MV-22B Tilt-rotor Osprey landings assigned to Marine Medi... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec. 2, 2015) - Seaman Jarrod
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec. 2, 2015) - Seaman Jarrod Williamson, assigned to deck department gives the signal to an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) transiting to the main vehicle storage area during well deck... More
170725-N-BT947-167 LIMA, Peru - (Jul. 25, 2017) Rear
170725-N-BT947-167 LIMA, Peru - (Jul. 25, 2017) Rear Adm. Linda Wackerman, deputy commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command departs the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) in support of UNI... More
160813-N-LR795-169 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2016) Lance
160813-N-LR795-169 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2016) Lance Cpl. Eloy Lavazos, from Laredo, Texas, Cpl. Andy Morgan, from Gloucester City, New Jersey, and Cpl. Ricky Ramirez, from Elizabeth, Colorado, assigned to Ma... More
161026-N-LR795-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2016) Chief
161026-N-LR795-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2016) Chief Charles Patterson provides damage control training to Sailors during a fire drill aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). Somerset... More
160824-N-LR795-292 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2016) -
160824-N-LR795-292 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2016) - Members of the visit, board, search and seizure team from USS Somerset (LPD 25) depart the amphibious transport dock ship in a rigid-hull inflatable boat in pr... More
160822-N-LR795-065 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 22, 2016) –
160822-N-LR795-065 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 22, 2016) – Sailors participate in a low-light gun shoot on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). Somerset, part of the Makin Island... More
161101-N-BT947-075 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov 1, 2016) A
161101-N-BT947-075 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov 1, 2016) A firefighting team simulates fighting an engine fire in a vehicle aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). Somerset, part of the Makin Is... More
Admiral Tyson arrives on USS Somerset (LPD 25)
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2015) Vice Adm. Nora W. Tyson, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, arrives to meet with local leaders at a Seniors Leadership Seminar reception and ship tour held on amphibious transport dock ship... More
SAN DIEGO (May 12, 2015) – Ensign Daniel Williams assigned
SAN DIEGO (May 12, 2015) – Ensign Daniel Williams assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) hosts a tour of the pilothouse to Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) stude... More
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 19, 2015) - The Arleigh Burke-class
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 19, 2015) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) and the San Antonio-class amp... More
SEAL BEACH, Calif. (Oct. 30, 2015) - Interior Communications
SEAL BEACH, Calif. (Oct. 30, 2015) - Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Stephen Walker rinses his face after getting Oleoresin Capsaicin (OC) sprayed during a training evolution as part of security r... More
SEAL BEACH, Calif. (Oct. 30, 2015) - Cryptologic Technician
SEAL BEACH, Calif. (Oct. 30, 2015) - Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 1st Class Timothy Biddison administers Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray on Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Andrew Lafay during ... More
160818-N-LR795-262 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2016) Sailors
160818-N-LR795-262 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2016) Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) show their appreciation after completing an underway replenishment with USNS Yukon (T-AO ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) – Sailors assigned to
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) – Sailors assigned to air department conduct a landing of an MV-22B Tilt-rotor Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tilt-rotor Squadron (VMM) 163 with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing during f... More
161101-N-LR795-028 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2016) Petty
161101-N-LR795-028 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Ramiro Alvarez, from Lawrenceville, Ga., directs Sailors to remove the chocks and chains from an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the am... More
161110-N-BT947-132 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2016)
161110-N-BT947-132 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2016) Lt. Col. Matthew Lundgren, Commanding Officer, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit cuts a cake to celebrate the ... More
170508-N-LR795-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2017) Cpl.
170508-N-LR795-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2017) Cpl. Dylan Banks presents a M19 40mm launcher to a Tiger during a static weapons display aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). The Makin... More
160821-N-LR795-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2016) –
160821-N-LR795-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2016) – Fireman Carlos Hernandez, from Nogales, Ariz., left, and Damage Controlman Fireman Reijared Dizon, from Oxnard, Calif., right, don firefighting gear during a f... More
161231-N-LR795-378 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
161231-N-LR795-378 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 31, 2016) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to embark aircraft aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD... More
160912-N-LR795-081 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2016) –
160912-N-LR795-081 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2016) – Sailors from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), secure an M1A1 Abrams tank to the deck of a Landing Craft Air Cushion for transport ash... More
161124-N-LR795-133 WATERS NEAR TRINCOMALEE, SRI LANKA
161124-N-LR795-133 WATERS NEAR TRINCOMALEE, SRI LANKA (Nov. 24, 2016) Sri Lanka Navy members learn about the M1A1 Main Battle Tank during a tour aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) a... More
160912-N-LR795-084 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2016) –
160912-N-LR795-084 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2016) – Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Victor Kemp, from Baltimore, Md., right, and Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 1st Class Rizalin... More
SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) - Personnel Specialist 1st
SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) - Personnel Specialist 1st Class Stephen Darkwah, right, assesses the scene during a stretcher-bearer practice simulation as part of an aircraft firefighting (ACFF) drill on the flight ... More
150417-N-CC789-085 SAN DIEGO (April 17, 2015) Chief
150417-N-CC789-085 SAN DIEGO (April 17, 2015) Chief Engineman Arnold Carroll, second from left, assigned to Afloat Training Group (ATG), San Diego, conducts training on space re-entry using a Naval Infrared Fir... More
PACIFIC OCEAN - (June 17, 2015) Senior Chief Hospital
PACIFIC OCEAN - (June 17, 2015) Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Francis Andaya, right, and Hospital Apprentice Frederek Johnson, cut a cake during a traditional cake cutting ceremony performed by the youngest an... More
160916-N-LR795-122 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2016) –
160916-N-LR795-122 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2016) – Chief Intelligence Specialist Roosevelt Smith, from Mansfield, La., is pinned by Chief Culinary Specialist Mike Louise during a chief petty officer pinning ce... More
160815-N-LR795-183 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2016)
160815-N-LR795-183 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2016) Quartermaster 3rd Class Danijel Vucicevic, from Atlanta, Ga., plots the position of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) while steaming in fo... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2015) - U.S. Marines
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2015) - U.S. Marines assigned to 5th Marine Regiment Headquarters proceed to embark a landing craft utility (LCU) on the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset ... More
170515-N-VR594-0272 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Master
170515-N-VR594-0272 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Master Chief Electrician's Mate Roberto Daubon reunites with his family as the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) returns to Naval Base San Diego from a... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2015) - Sailors and
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2015) - Sailors and Marines conduct a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle (HMMWV) on load on a landing craft utility (LCU) during well deck operations aboard amphibious tr... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2015) - Aviation Boatswain’s
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2015) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Raymond Henson and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Kylefrancis Agbayani direct an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter with Hel... More
161225-N-LR795-047 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 25, 2016) Command
161225-N-LR795-047 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 25, 2016) Command Chaplain Lt. Tim Miller serves Christmas dinner to Yeoman 2nd Class Patrick Worthey aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). The ... More
160819-N-LR795-274 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2016) -
160819-N-LR795-274 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2016) - Members of the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure team aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) prepare to board a vessel during a trainin... More
160819-N-LR795-135 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2016) -
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161122-N-LR795-278 WATERS NEAR TRINCOMALEE, SRI LANKA
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SAN DIEGO (May 1, 2015) U.S. Marines assigned to 1st
SAN DIEGO (May 1, 2015) U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Tank Battalion of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms listen a deliver message from Maj. Peter Schnurr, acting commanding officer 1st ... More
SAN DIEGO (June 25, 2015) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate
SAN DIEGO (June 25, 2015) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) Apollo Morse, explains the flight deck capabilities and aviation support process at sea to members of the educational outreach group based in Housto... More
160818-N-LR795-147 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2016) Sailors
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170515-N-VR594-0136 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Hospitalman
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