USS Wasp action, US Navy Photogrpah
Petty Officer 1st Class Corey Thicklen, logistical specialist, helps Seaman Fred Gilmore, culinary specialist, lift weights in the weight room of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp. Wasp is underway conductin... More
160820-N-LG762-033 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 20, 2016)
160820-N-LG762-033 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 20, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier, from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Aug. 20, 2016. The ... More
170712-N-BD308-042 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 12, 2017) Culinary
170712-N-BD308-042 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 12, 2017) Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Mercedes Cambridge prepares dessert for the crew aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is currently un... More
Cpl. Rolando Sulaica, a dog handler with the 31st Marine
Cpl. Rolando Sulaica, a dog handler with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Riggs, a 4-year-old specialized search dog, are currently deployed with the 31st MEU aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp ... More
190118-N-OX029-0091 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 18, 2019)
190118-N-OX029-0091 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 18, 2019) - Flight deck crew members prepare for flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group... More
Balikatan 2019: Philippine service members visit the USS Wasp (LHD 1)
Philippine Navy and Air Force service members visit the USS Wasp (LHD 1) during Exercise Balikatan, April 4, 2019, in the Philipine Sea. Exercise Balikatan is an annual exercise between the U.S. and Philippines... More
191021-N-SA412-1075 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2019) Aviation
191021-N-SA412-1075 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2019) Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Erick Lucero, from Fontana, California, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 (HSC-21), conducts maintenance on a... More
201024-N-RI884-1010 NORFOLK (Oct. 24, 2020) Sailors
201024-N-RI884-1010 NORFOLK (Oct. 24, 2020) Sailors stand watch on the starboard bridge wing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as the ship transits Naval Station Norfolk. Wasp is currently und... More
210127-N-OX029-2002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2021)
210127-N-OX029-2002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2021) Force Master Chief Kevin Goodrich, assigned to Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, holds an all hands call in SITE TV aboard the amphibious assault ship U... More
150417-N-LG762-002 NEW ORLEANS (April 17, 2015) Hospital
150417-N-LG762-002 NEW ORLEANS (April 17, 2015) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Kristina Mulhem along with amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) load mulch into wheelbarrows at City Park in New Orleans as part o... More
160505-N-TO519-011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 05, 2016) The
160505-N-TO519-011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 05, 2016) The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 196) and the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) come alongside to conduct a replenishment-at-sea. Wasp is... More
160901-M-AF202-017 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 1, 2016)
160901-M-AF202-017 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 1, 2016) Marines assigned to 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) launch an AH-1W Super Cobra fr... More
180310-N-VK310-0026 EAST CHINA SEA (March 10, 2018)
180310-N-VK310-0026 EAST CHINA SEA (March 10, 2018) Sailors heave line aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar ... More
181002-N-SA412-0088 SINGAPORE (Oct. 2, 2018) - Sailors
181002-N-SA412-0088 SINGAPORE (Oct. 2, 2018) - Sailors and Marines aboard amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) man the rails as the ship arrives in Singapore. Prior to the ship's arrival to Singapore, Wasp ... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 14, 2018) A landing craft, air
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 14, 2018) A landing craft, air cushion assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 departs the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during integrated unit level training. Wasp... More
190129-N-OX029-3095 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2019)
190129-N-OX029-3095 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2019) - Marine Capt. Robert Reddy prepares to enter an F-35B Lightning II aircraft belonging to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, the fixed wing component of the 3... More
190209-N-OX029-1013 Philippine Sea (Feb. 9, 2019) -
190209-N-OX029-1013 Philippine Sea (Feb. 9, 2019) - An F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to the F-35B Detachment of the "Flying Tigers" of Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) takes off from the ... More
200916-N-SA412-1105 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2020)
200916-N-SA412-1105 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2020) Hull Technician 2nd Class Trevor Preston welds a doubler onto the back of a scuttle aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is currently und... More
Sailors and Marines work together to move food to the
Sailors and Marines work together to move food to the ship's store onboard USS Wasp Feb. 2 while underway for Exercise Bold Alligator. Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 y... More
Sailors cut up peppers in the early stages of their
Sailors cut up peppers in the early stages of their entree preparation. Hugh's Catering hosted the “Galley Wars” competition where sailors from five ships were given one hour to prepare a meal for judges and gu... More
150430-N-LG762-728 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 30, 2015)
150430-N-LG762-728 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 30, 2015) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) climb into a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB). Wasp is currently underway to Fleet Week Port Ev... More
161008-M-MK246-005 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 8, 2016)
161008-M-MK246-005 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 8, 2016) Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board an MV-22B Osprey on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) on Oct.... More
Cpl. Patrick Egadidze, a crash fire rescue Marine with
Cpl. Patrick Egadidze, a crash fire rescue Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) practices a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program technique aboard the USS Green Bay (LPD-20) in the East Chi... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 30, 2018) - Aviation Structural
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 30, 2018) - Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Keelan Freedman, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, performs maintenance on an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar... More
190128-N-OX029-1062 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 28, 2019)
190128-N-OX029-1062 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 28, 2019) - Marines prepare to load Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM) 9X missiles onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft belonging to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, th... More
190926-N-BK917-1034 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2019)
190926-N-BK917-1034 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2019) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Blackjacks” Helicopter Sea Combat squadron (HSC) 21, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ... More
150508-N-JW440-139 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 8, 2015)
150508-N-JW440-139 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 8, 2015) Musician 2nd Class Jonathan Mcleran, a member of Navy Band Southeast, plays the drum set during the Fleet Week Port Everglades gala aboard the amphibious ... More
160417-N-BQ308-034 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 17, 2016)
160417-N-BQ308-034 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 17, 2016) Marine Lance Cpl. Jolene Cox loads chaff flares on a AV-8B Harrier aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underway with the Wasp Amphibio... More
181020-N-KK935-0006 EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 20, 2018)
181020-N-KK935-0006 EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 20, 2018) - Culinary Specialist 1st Class Derick Bates participates in line handling aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a replenishment-at-sea wi... More
190625-N-RI884-0119 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2019) Gunner's
190625-N-RI884-0119 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2019) Gunner's Mate Seaman Keane Lancaster, from Kingsport, Tennessee, fires a shotline toward the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) from the amphibi... More
160905-M-MK246-038 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 5, 2016)
160905-M-MK246-038 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 5, 2016) A U.S. Navy Sailor directs a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) on Sept. 5, 2016. The 22nd M... More
180919-N-VK310-0008 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2018)
180919-N-VK310-0008 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2018) - A Marine, attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes from the flight deck to the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (L... More
161127-M-BE869-260 RED SEA (Nov. 27, 2016) Marines
161127-M-BE869-260 RED SEA (Nov. 27, 2016) Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participate in a live fire weapons shoot on the flight deck of the amphibious ... More
An F-35B Lightning II prepares to land on the USS Wasp
An F-35B Lightning II prepares to land on the USS Wasp (LHD-1) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, March 20, 2018. A detachment of F-35Bs with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 joined the USS Wasp earlier thi... More
190709-N-SA412-0102 TASMAN SEA (July 9, 2019) Combat
190709-N-SA412-0102 TASMAN SEA (July 9, 2019) Combat Cargo Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) move supplies onto the port aircraft elevator during a replenishment-at-sea with the f... More
201103-N-ZQ553-1007 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 03, 2020)
201103-N-ZQ553-1007 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 03, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Nolan Paul stands watch as the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) departs Naval Station Mayport, Fla. Wasp is currently condu... More
201111-N-RI884-1029 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2020)
201111-N-RI884-1029 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2020) A Sailor stands watch as an MH-60R helicopter, assigned to the “Vipers” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squdron (HSM) 48, approaches the amphibious assault ship ... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Everette White, master-at-arms,
Petty Officer 3rd Class Everette White, master-at-arms, practices brazilian jiu jitsu with Airman Bradley Peterson, aviation boatswain's mate (handling), in the ship's hangar bay. After a four-month maintenance... More
150522-N-BQ308-043 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2015) Marine
150522-N-BQ308-043 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2015) Marine Corps Maj. Brendan Walsh answers questions about what it’s like to be an F-35B pilot during an interview with CBS News national security correspondent Dav... More
150522-N-BQ308-063 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2015) Marine
150522-N-BQ308-063 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2015) Marine Corps Maj. Brendan Walsh answers questions about what it’s like to be an F-35B pilot during an interview with CBS News national security correspondent Dav... More
160917-M-AF202-104 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 17, 2016)
160917-M-AF202-104 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 17, 2016) Marines and Sailors assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) conduct Landing Craft Air Cushion ... More
Brig. Gen. Rick Uribe, deputy commanding general of
Brig. Gen. Rick Uribe, deputy commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks inside the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a visit to meet the Marines and Sailors ... More
190528-N-JN784-1249 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 28, 2019)-
190528-N-JN784-1249 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 28, 2019)- President Donald J. Trump addresses U.S. Sailors and Marines during his visit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is conducting routine ... More
160411-N-TI017-109 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 11, 2016)
160411-N-TI017-109 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 11, 2016) An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) debarks the well deck of the dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). Whidbey Island is underway with the Wasp Amphib... More
160723-M-AF202-018 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 23, 2016)
160723-M-AF202-018 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 23, 2016) Marines and Sailors work together during a replenishment at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) on July 23, 2016. 22nd MEU, deployed with... More
170923-N-SA412-0077 DOMINICA (Sept. 23, 2017) U.S.
170923-N-SA412-0077 DOMINICA (Sept. 23, 2017) U.S. citizens prepare to take off in an MH-60S Sea Hawk from Helicopter Sea Combat 22 (HSC-22), assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), during rel... More
180914-N-RI884-0614 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2018)
180914-N-RI884-0614 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2018) - Master Chief Boatswain's Mate Clyde Squires directs Sailors as part of a deck crew aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a replenishment... More
180914-N-RI884-0620 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2018)
180914-N-RI884-0620 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2018) - Sailors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) prepare to move supplies during a replenishment-at-sea. Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Expeditionary Stri... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 22, 2018) Sailors and Marines,
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 22, 2018) Sailors and Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load simulated casualties into an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the "Flying Tigers" of Marine Medium Tiltrot... More
190618-N-RI884-1333 SYDNEY (June 18, 2019) Sailors
190618-N-RI884-1333 SYDNEY (June 18, 2019) Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as the ship arrives in Sydney for a port visit. Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphib... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 14, 2018) Sailors, assigned to
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 14, 2018) Sailors, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, assist Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), in pulling in a combat rubber raiding craft from the water abo... More
160411-N-TO519-076 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 11, 2016)
160411-N-TO519-076 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 11, 2016) Sailors tow a AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underway with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group parti... More
160817-N-PS473-041 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 17, 2016)
160817-N-PS473-041 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 17, 2016) The island aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Aug. 17, 2016. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is embarked on Wasp, is conducting pr... More
190130-N-SA412-0098 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2019)
190130-N-SA412-0098 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2019) -- Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Victor Serratos-Segura, from Reno, Nev., prepares a shot line for a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) between the amphibious assault ship U... More
160814-M-AF202-179 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 14, 2016)
160814-M-AF202-179 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 14, 2016) Marines assigned to 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load ordnance on an AH-1W Super Cobra aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) on Aug. 1... More
171211-N-BD308-0037 STRAIT OF MAGELLAN (Dec. 11, 2017)
171211-N-BD308-0037 STRAIT OF MAGELLAN (Dec. 11, 2017) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) view Cape Froward, the southernmost point of mainland South America as Wasp transits the Strait... More
170927-N-NM806-0037 CARIBBEAN SEA (September 27, 2017)
170927-N-NM806-0037 CARIBBEAN SEA (September 27, 2017) Two U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawks land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) to refuel during humanitarian relief efforts follow... More
180412-N-NM806-0369 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 12, 2018)
180412-N-NM806-0369 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 12, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) receives fuel from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a fueling-at-sea (FAS). Wasp and its e... More
180228-N-BD308-0068 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 28, 2018) Sailors
180228-N-BD308-0068 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 28, 2018) Sailors conduct aviation fire-fighting drills on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The Wasp, capable of operating the U.S. Marine... More
171009-N-VK310-0016 CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 9, 2017) An
171009-N-VK310-0016 CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 9, 2017) An MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter, assigned to the "Vanguard" of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM-14), attached to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp... More
171013-N-BD308-0011 CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 13, 2017) Sailors
171013-N-BD308-0011 CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 13, 2017) Sailors prepare to conduct a passing of the national ensign ceremony during the celebration of the Navy's 242nd birthday aboard the amphibious assault ship USS ... More
171021-N-BD308-0085 CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 21,2017) Seaman
171021-N-BD308-0085 CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 21,2017) Seaman Lauren Ricks, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), fakes out line during a replenishment at sea with the fleet replenishment oiler US... More
Albert Trapanese, who witnessed the Japanese surrender
Albert Trapanese, who witnessed the Japanese surrender talks with Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class (AW) Eddie Berryhill IV, from USS Wasp (LHD 1) at the American Legion Post 304 Marshall LaBree a... More
Husband and wife anchor up aboard Wasp
Chief Machinist Mate Select David W. Sthole and his wife, Chief Machinist Mate Select Kristin L. Sthole, pin each others anchors on during the Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony aboard the multi-purpose amphi... More
160504-N-TO519-069 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 04, 2016) A
160504-N-TO519-069 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 04, 2016) A Sailor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) stands a security watch. Wasp is underway with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group participating in comp... More
USS Wasp Conducts Sea Trials
170608-N-BD308-103 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 8, 2017) Senior Chief Fire Controlman Stephen Compton tosses a white cover off the fantail of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as part of a traditional symb... More
U.S. Navy Seaman Hao Vu, an aviation boatswain mate
U.S. Navy Seaman Hao Vu, an aviation boatswain mate handler with the USS Essex (LHD-2), signals the pilot of a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group... More
180305-N-KK395-0022 EAST CHINA SEA (Mar. 5, 2018)
180305-N-KK395-0022 EAST CHINA SEA (Mar. 5, 2018) Marines assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121) look on as an F-35B Lightning II with VMFA-121 prepares to touch down on the amphibious assau... More
Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team,
Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, ride aboard a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft during an amphibious raid as part of Amphibious Integration Training, Kin Blue Training ... More
180923-N-RI884-0392 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 23, 2018)
180923-N-RI884-0392 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 23, 2018) - Helicopter crew members Lt. Richard Schuster and Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Zhi Qu inspect an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Is... More
190201-N-OX029-2045 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2019) -
190201-N-OX029-2045 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2019) - Marine Cpl. Ian Heuer, from Moanalua, Hawaii, participates in an Anti-Terrorism Training Team exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wa... More
190325-N-RI884-1226 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 25, 2019)
190325-N-RI884-1226 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 25, 2019) Seaman Shania Prince, from Rochester, New Hampshire, observes small boat operations while standing aft watch aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD ... More
An amphibious assault vehicle of the 2AA Battalion,
An amphibious assault vehicle of the 2AA Battalion, Delta Company, 3rd Platoon, navigates toward amphibious assault ship USS Wasp during the initial phase of Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval amph... More
A Marine navigates an amphibious assault vehicle to
A Marine navigates an amphibious assault vehicle to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp during the initial phase of Exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest naval amphibious exercise in the ... More
ITSN Dominic Pera conducts com checks in the Joint
ITSN Dominic Pera conducts com checks in the Joint Message Center on board USS WASP (LHD 1) Feb. 6 while underway for Exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the p... More
150506-N-WI365-021 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 6, 2015)
150506-N-WI365-021 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 6, 2015) Navy Band Southeast's woodwind quintet performs at New River Middle School band class during Fleet Week Port Everglades 2015. Sailors, Marines and Coast Gu... More
150526-N-BQ308-147 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2015) Vice
150526-N-BQ308-147 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2015) Vice Adm. William Hilrides, commander of Naval Sea Systems Command salutes two rows of rainbow side boys as he boards USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, with VMFA-121 and... More
180309-N-SA412-1043 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2018)
180309-N-SA412-1043 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2018) Lt. Carlos Prothro conducts a weekly zone inspection aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) to maintain shipboard readiness. The Wasp Expeditionar... More
Cpl. Rolando Sulaica, a dog handler with the 31st Marine
Cpl. Rolando Sulaica, a dog handler with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Riggs, a 4-year-old specialized search dog, are currently deployed with the 31st MEU aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp ... More
190203-N-OX029-1071 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2019) -
190203-N-OX029-1071 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2019) - Seaman Amaia Johnson, from Killeen, Tx., directs a Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, f... More
200602-N-SA412-1420 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2020) –
200602-N-SA412-1420 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2020) – Retail Specialist 3rd Class Dominique Gordonhibbert fires an M9 pistol during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp ... More
Onboard USS Wasp, Chief Petty Officer John Thiel, a
Onboard USS Wasp, Chief Petty Officer John Thiel, a gunner's mate, points to the chamber of a M240B machine gun while teaching a sailor proper loading procedures during a gun shoot July 28 in which 32 Sailors e... More
Sailors participate in a mass casualty training exercise
Sailors participate in a mass casualty training exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, along with several embarked multi-mission assets, is preparing to conduct potential support o... More
Marines load ordnance onto an F-35B Lightning II during
Marines load ordnance onto an F-35B Lightning II during Operational Testing 1 aboard USS Wasp at sea, May 27. Marines and sailors have been working together since May 18 to assess the integration of the F-35B L... More
160409-N-TO519-009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2016) Marines
160409-N-TO519-009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2016) Marines from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 264 perform diagnostic checks on an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault ship USS Wasp... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 13, 2018) - Culinary Specialist
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 13, 2018) - Culinary Specialist 1st Class Brandon Alexander and Culinary Specialist Seaman Kenya McDaniel air brush food color over icing on a large cake made to celebrate the Navy's 243rd ... More
160410-N-TO519-032 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 10, 2016)
160410-N-TO519-032 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 10, 2016) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Tatiana Fragoso steers the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) from the ship's bridge. Wasp is underway with the Wasp Amphibiou... More
160728-M-BE869-054 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 28, 2016)
160728-M-BE869-054 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 28, 2016) A AH-1W Super Cobra with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight deck of the amphi... More
171127-N-SA412-0054 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 27, 2017)
171127-N-SA412-0054 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 27, 2017) Ensign Jennifer Nguyen demonstrates baton strikes after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray during Security Reaction Force - Basic (SRF-B) traini... More
190608-N-BK435-2015 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 8, 2019) –
190608-N-BK435-2015 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 8, 2019) – The San Antonio-Class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and Whidbey Island-Class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) break out of formation ... More
190712-N-DQ787-0041 CORAL SEA (July 12, 2019)- An MV-22
190712-N-DQ787-0041 CORAL SEA (July 12, 2019)- An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), flies away from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as the amphibiou... More
190716-N-BK917-1072 CORAL SEA (July 16, 2019) – A landing
190716-N-BK917-1072 CORAL SEA (July 16, 2019) – A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC), assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, departs the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship o... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp and amphibious
The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp and amphibious transport dock ships USS New York and USS San Antonio transit in formation during a training exercise. The ships are returning to Norfolk after standing by to... More
170721-N-SA412-056 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 21, 2017) Sailors
170721-N-SA412-056 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 21, 2017) Sailors observe an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter unload supplies onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a vertical replenishme... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 26, 2018) LCDR Edwin Catubig,
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 26, 2018) LCDR Edwin Catubig, chief engineer, Afloat Training Group Western Pacific (ATG WESTPAC), questions Airmen Elisabeth Rouse during a damage control drill as part of a Mobility- En... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 14, 2019) – An assault amphibious
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 14, 2019) – An assault amphibious vehicle (AAV) assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), enters the water from the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wa... More
190608-N-BK435-0656 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 8, 2019) –
190608-N-BK435-0656 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 8, 2019) – The San Antonio-Class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and Whidbey Island-Class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) take part in a photo ex... More
Onboard USS Wasp, Petty Officer 2nd Class Zach Bernat,
Onboard USS Wasp, Petty Officer 2nd Class Zach Bernat, an aviation ordnanceman, demonstrates proper handling and safety procedures of the M-240B machine gun before sailors qualify to operate the weapon during a... More
170907-N-BD308-273 CARIBBEAN SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Sailors
170907-N-BD308-273 CARIBBEAN SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Sailors inside of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 (HSC-22), transport evacuees as part of first response efforts to ... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 23, 2018) Members of the crash
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 23, 2018) Members of the crash and salvage team stand watch during flight operations on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of Wasp Amphibious Re... More