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
Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team,
Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, off load an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during a helo-borne raid during Amphibious Integratio... 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
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
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
200916-N-SA412-1012 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2020)
200916-N-SA412-1012 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
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
190122-N-RI884-0145 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 22, 2019)
190122-N-RI884-0145 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 22, 2019) A MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious as... 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
161109-M-MK246-007 RED SEA (Nov 9, 2016) An MV-22B
161109-M-MK246-007 RED SEA (Nov 9, 2016) An MV-22B Osprey with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) lifts cargo off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) on Nov 9, 2016. The 22nd MEU, ... 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
Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander, Expeditionary Strike
Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2, presents Cmdr. James Clarke, commanding officer HMCS St. John's, with a commemorative plate in honor of the ship's participation in the War of 18... 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
JIC Serves as Wasp's Eyes and Ears - Public domain map
Sailors from USS Wasp's Joint Intelligence Center go over maps and other documents on activity in Wasp's operating area, Aug. 4. With a regular staff of 11 sailors, JIC is charged with using information gathere... More
Joe Noha, port engineer for the amphibious assault
Joe Noha, port engineer for the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), greets his relief, Tim Spence, during a departure ceremony held on Wasp's quarterdeck. Noha is relieved as Wasp's port engineer after 25... More
150430-N-LG762-023 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 30, 2015)
150430-N-LG762-023 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 30, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Zachary Morgan, from Flint, Mich., signals a British AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat as it approaches the flight... More
161105-M-MK246-004 RED SEA (Nov. 5, 2016) Marines assigned
161105-M-MK246-004 RED SEA (Nov. 5, 2016) Marines assigned to 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participate in the Marine Corps martial arts program aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) on Nov... More
112217-N-VK310-0019 Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 22, 2017)
112217-N-VK310-0019 Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 22, 2017) Sailors participate in a gun shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is transiting to Sasebo, Japan to conduct a turnover with the USS ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 8, 2018) - Aviation Electronics
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 8, 2018) - Aviation Electronics Mate Airman Arielis Quinones-Bonilla stands by in firefighting equipment during a damage control drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). M... More
190109-N-SA412-0043 SASEBO, Japan (Jan 9, 2018) --
190109-N-SA412-0043 SASEBO, Japan (Jan 9, 2018) -- Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer, the U.S. 7th Fleet commander, visits crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a waterfront visit to forwa... More
190201-N-RI884-1061 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2019) An
190201-N-RI884-1061 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2019) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the "Island Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assa... More
190630-N-BK917-1005 (June 30, 2019) CORAL SEA – A Landing
190630-N-BK917-1005 (June 30, 2019) CORAL SEA – A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) maneuvers with gear from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) on board, during an exercise with the amphibious assault shi... More
Seaman Tifani Diaz, machinist's mate fireman, assigned
Seaman Tifani Diaz, machinist's mate fireman, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, repairs a ruptured pipe during the pipe patching portion of the Damage Control Olympics. Wasp is underway conducti... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Zach Bernat, an aviation
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 gun shoot July 28... More
Members of the New Young Patriots, a young performance
Members of the New Young Patriots, a young performance group from south Florida, give a performance during a reception held aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp. Wasp is in Port Everglades April 25-30 fo... More
Vice Adm. Scott H. Swift, commander of the U.S. 7th
Vice Adm. Scott H. Swift, commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet, greets Royal Thai and U.S. Service members during the closing ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series o... More
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Alvin
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Alvin Sands and Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Arlena Johnson from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Junior Enlisted Association (JEA) pos... More
160416-N-VK310-034 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 16, 2016)
160416-N-VK310-034 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 16, 2016) Cryptologic Technician Technical Seaman Matthew Nichols tests the M36 chaff launcher system aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underw... More
160728-M-AF202-025 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 28, 2016)
160728-M-AF202-025 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 28, 2016) Marines and Sailors assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) conduct flight operations aboard t... More
170714-N-SA412-013 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 14, 2017) Chief
170714-N-SA412-013 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 14, 2017) Chief Boatswain's Mate Stephen Markman, an assessor from Afloat Training Group Atlantic, briefs members of Security Reaction Force (SRF) and Back Up Reaction Fo... More
Marines and Sailors of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group
Marines and Sailors of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group sing during a Protestant church service aboard the USS Wasp (LHD-1) off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2018. While underway, Marines and Sailors ar... More
180421-N-BD308-0095 OKINAWA, Japan (April 21, 2018)
180421-N-BD308-0095 OKINAWA, Japan (April 21, 2018) Sailors lower the national ensign to half-mast to honor former first lady Barbara Bush as the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) moors in Okinawa to dis... More
190329-N-OX029-1005 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 29, 2019)
190329-N-OX029-1005 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 29, 2019) - Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) prepare to taxi an MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25. Wasp, ... More
190528-N-BK917-0106 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 28, 2019)
190528-N-BK917-0106 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 28, 2019) - President Donald J. Trump addresses U.S. Sailors and Marines during a visit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is conducting routine o... More
150508-N-WI365-091 PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. (May 8, 2015)
150508-N-WI365-091 PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. (May 8, 2015) U.S. Fleet Forces Commander Adm. Phil Davidson shakes a World War II veteran's hand and thanks him for his service after a shipboard reception aboard USS ... More
170511-N-SA412-046 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (May 11, 2017)
170511-N-SA412-046 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (May 11, 2017) Culinary Specialist Seaman David Kinard transfers a tray of meatballs aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) for the ship's first meal aboard sinc... More
190714-N-DQ787-0040 CORAL SEA (July 14, 2019)- An MV-22
190714-N-DQ787-0040 CORAL SEA (July 14, 2019)- An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), takes off of the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) ... More
Airman Andre Nation l directs a V-22 Osprey on its
Airman Andre Nation l directs a V-22 Osprey on its final approach aboard USS WASP (LHD 1). Wasp is currently underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Justin K. Thomas)
150424-N-AO823-041 NEW ORLEANS (April 24, 2015) - Lance
150424-N-AO823-041 NEW ORLEANS (April 24, 2015) - Lance Cpl. Houston Garcia, from Detroit, talks to a tour group about a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) aboard the amphibious assaul... More
150425-N-VC599-090 NEW ORLEANS (April 25, 2015) Capt.
150425-N-VC599-090 NEW ORLEANS (April 25, 2015) Capt. C.J. Cassidy, U.S. Naval Attache to Canada at U.S. Embassy Ottawa, left and Rear Adm. Kevin Slates, director, chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environm... More
160909-M-AF202-028 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 9, 2016)
160909-M-AF202-028 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 9, 2016) Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) transfer cargo from Wasp to... More
180426-N-BD308-0089 SASEBO, Japan (April 26, 2018)
180426-N-BD308-0089 SASEBO, Japan (April 26, 2018) Sailors man the rails as the ship returns to Sasebo following a routine patrol in the Indo - Pacific region. Wasp, which served as the flagship for the Wasp E... More
Lance Cpl. Julian E. Johnson, a mortarman with Weapons
Lance Cpl. Julian E. Johnson, a mortarman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, stands at the ready position during marksmanship training aboard the amphibious assault ship U... More
190414-N-SA412-3076 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 14, 2019)
190414-N-SA412-3076 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 14, 2019) - Sailors position a RIM-7P missile for loading into a NATO Sea Sparrow surface missile system on the aft missile deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS... More
190926-N-RI884-1292 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2019)
190926-N-RI884-1292 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2019) – The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) in preparation... More
150522-N-BQ308-028 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2015) F-35B
150522-N-BQ308-028 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2015) F-35B pilot Marine Corps Maj. Aric Liberman prepares for an interview with CBS News national security correspondent David Martin aboard the amphibious assault sh... More
160824-N-VK310-039 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 24, 2016)
160824-N-VK310-039 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 24, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier, from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Aug. 24, 2016... More
161014-M-MK246-078 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 14, 2016)
161014-M-MK246-078 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 14, 2016) Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load ordnance on a AV-8B Harrier II on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) on ... More
170715-N-SA412-018 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 15, 2017) Sailors
170715-N-SA412-018 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 15, 2017) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) observe the approach of the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188) during a... More
170901-N-BD308-054 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2017) Sailors
170901-N-BD308-054 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2017) Sailors observe an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) assigned to 2nd Marine Division approaching the well deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1... More
170913-N-SA412-0098 ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands
170913-N-SA412-0098 ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 13, 2017) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Nicholas Glass carries flight gear after transporting members of the National Disaster Medical Assis... More
190123-N-SA412-0059 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan 23, 2019) --
190123-N-SA412-0059 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan 23, 2019) -- Sailors prepare a CH-53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopter, assigned to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced), fo... More
190717-N-RI884-1180 CORAL SEA (July 17, 2019) Seaman
190717-N-RI884-1180 CORAL SEA (July 17, 2019) Seaman Shania Prince, from Rochester, New Hampshire, observes landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) 8 from the starboard aft lookout aboard the amphibious assault ship ... More
190719-N-BK917-1060 CORAL SEA (July 19, 2019) Lt. Cmdr.
190719-N-BK917-1060 CORAL SEA (July 19, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Jian Xu, from San Francisco, along with Marines, assigned to the 31st Maine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), simulate a mass casualty during a drill while aboard... More
201210-N-DQ787-1183 NORFOLK (Dec. 10, 2020) Capt. Kevin
201210-N-DQ787-1183 NORFOLK (Dec. 10, 2020) Capt. Kevin Zayac, right, relieves Capt. Greg Baker as commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a change of command ceremony held in ... More
U.S. Sailors and Marines tow an AV-8B Harrier II assigned
U.S. Sailors and Marines tow an AV-8B Harrier II assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Aug. 18, 2016. The 22nd MEU, embarked on ... More
Cpl. Dustin Johnson, a Military Working Dog handler
Cpl. Dustin Johnson, a Military Working Dog handler with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands with his partner, Ziva, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), Oct. 1, 2018. Johnson, a native o... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 14, 2018) Sailors, assigned to
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 14, 2018) Sailors, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, assist Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), launch a combat rubber raiding craft into the water aboard a landing... More
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Amphibious
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Amphibious Reconnaissance Platoon fly in a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during Helocast and Special Patrol Insertion and Extraction training, underway in... More
190413-N-SA412-0042 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (April 13,
190413-N-SA412-0042 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (April 13, 2019) - Capt. Christopher Herr, incoming commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) passes through side boys during a Change of Comm... More
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stand
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stand in formation aboard the USS Wasp (LHD-1) while underway in the Philippine Sea, April 11, 2018. Col. Tye R. Wallace, commanding officer of the 31st MEU, and ... More