INDIAN OCEAN (June 17, 2015) Fireman Recruit Roberto
INDIAN OCEAN (June 17, 2015) Fireman Recruit Roberto Ramon works on a boiler part in the aft main machinery room of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) i... More
150727-N-IC565-018 INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) Machinist’s
150727-N-IC565-018 INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Tanielu Roach conducts a boiler chemistry test on a water sample in the oil lab aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex... More
180906-N-GR847-0115 GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 6, 2018) –
180906-N-GR847-0115 GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 6, 2018) – Sailors assigned to Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) are lowered in a rigid hull inflatable boat during small boat operations while... More
181209-N-GR847-3012 MUSCAT, OMAN (Dec. 9, 2018) Sailors
181209-N-GR847-3012 MUSCAT, OMAN (Dec. 9, 2018) Sailors participate in a dress blue uniform inspection on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a regularly sched... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2015) Electrician’s Mate 2nd
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2015) Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Abeeku Nketsiahmills inventories drills for check out in the tool issue room aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the fl... More
150522-N-FV739-135 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 22, 2015) Sailors
150522-N-FV739-135 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 22, 2015) Sailors load RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication ... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 22, 2015) Interior Communications
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 22, 2015) Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Alexander Clark, left, and Airman Apprentice Ryian James program settings on a leak detection system aboard Wasp-class amphibious assa... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2015) Aviation Support Equipment
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2015) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Seth Keltner conducts basic life support training in the intensive care patient ward of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex... More
181119-N-GR847-2046 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 19, 2018) Boatswain’s
181119-N-GR847-2046 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 19, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Quinton Beyer, right, from Chicago, Ill., and Personnel Specialist Seaman Ashley Oquendo, from Melvindale, Mich., carry a cargo hook o... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 12, 2015) Culinary Specialist 3rd
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 12, 2015) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Justice Nielson prepares the serving line in the galley aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2015) Senior Chief Machinist’s
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2015) Senior Chief Machinist’s Mate Gabriel Sinner inspects an atomizer prior to conducting a burner barrel change-out in a main machinery room aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship ... More
151215-N-FV739-142 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 15, 2015) Logistics
151215-N-FV739-142 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 15, 2015) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Holliday, left, and Logistics Specialist Seaman Malcolm Walker man the rails on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault... More
180721-N-GR847-0189 PACFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2018) Sailors
180721-N-GR847-0189 PACFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2018) Sailors assigned to Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) attach a refueling probe during a refueling at sea. This training allowed the M... More
181209-N-GR847-3026 MUSCAT, OMAN (Dec. 9, 2018)
181209-N-GR847-3026 MUSCAT, OMAN (Dec. 9, 2018) Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Jimmy participates in a dress blue uniform inspection on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 1, 2015) Deck department Sailors
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 1, 2015) Deck department Sailors deploy a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is currently operating... More
190301-N-GR847-2201 SAN DIEGO (March 1, 2019) Hull
190301-N-GR847-2201 SAN DIEGO (March 1, 2019) Hull Technician 3rd Class Nicholas Sveine, from Santee, Calif., assigned to Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), hugs his daughter after re... More
STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 24, 2015) The Wasp-class amphibious
STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 24, 2015) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits the Strait of Hormuz. Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Mar... More
WESTPAC 2018, US Navy Photogrpah
180731-N-GR847-0013 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 31, 2018) - Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Ashley Leroy poses for a portrait. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Reymundo A. Villegas III/Released
190106-N-GR847-1308 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 6, 2018) Marine
190106-N-GR847-1308 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 6, 2018) Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Donnie Rodriguez performs a baton strike technique on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) while... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 14, 2015) Gunnery Sgt. Wesley Key
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 14, 2015) Gunnery Sgt. Wesley Key oversees combat cargo operations in the well deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Rea... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 15, 2015) Aviation boatswain’s mates
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 15, 2015) Aviation boatswain’s mates prepare to fight a simulated fire during an aircraft firefighting exercise on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Ess... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 09, 2015) Logistics Specialist Seaman
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 09, 2015) Logistics Specialist Seaman Van Ang inventories hazardous materials aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready ... More
181202-N-GR847-1005 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 2, 2018) An
181202-N-GR847-1005 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 2, 2018) An assault amphibious vehicle prepares to depart the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a regularly scheduled deploy... More
150518-N-IC565-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2015) Operations
150518-N-IC565-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2015) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Adam Villalta, from Bronx, N.Y., gives a Sailor a haircut in the barbershop aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Esse... More
181105-N-GR847-2006 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 5, 2018) Landing
181105-N-GR847-2006 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 5, 2018) Landing Craft Utility 1665, attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, transits the Arabian Gulf during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Read... More
SAN DIEGO (May 11, 2015) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s
SAN DIEGO (May 11, 2015) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Jared Mueller, from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), hugs his children before Essex leaves for a scheduled deploym... More
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 27, 2015) Interior Communications
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 27, 2015) Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Erikka Lechman, left, and Interior Communications Electrician Fireman Nathan Miles troubleshoot ship surveillance cameras aboard Wasp-c... More
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 27, 2015) Seaman Karludi Kollie
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 27, 2015) Seaman Karludi Kollie constructs an eye splice in double-braided line in the upper vehicle deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of... More
181105-N-GR847-2128 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 5, 2018) U.S.
181105-N-GR847-2128 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 5, 2018) U.S. Marines assigned to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) wash off a medium transport vehicle in the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS R... More
STRAIT OF MALACCA (June 14, 2015) Sailors showcase
STRAIT OF MALACCA (June 14, 2015) Sailors showcase their freestyle rap skills after working hours on the mess decks of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is c... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 15, 2015) Sailors and Marines perform
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 15, 2015) Sailors and Marines perform a Salsa dance routine during a Hispanic-American Heritage Month celebration in the hangar bay of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2)... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2015) Wasp-class amphibious
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2015) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) sails alongside Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) during an underway replenish... More
ARABIAN GULF (August 28, 2015) Operation Specialist
ARABIAN GULF (August 28, 2015) Operation Specialist 3rd Class Cole Lovegrove operates a SPA-25G console in the Combat Information Center of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the fla... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 26, 2015) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 26, 2015) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Elisha Loar shoots a .50 cal machine gun aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a live-fire exercise. Essex is the flagship ... More
SAN DIEGO (May 11, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class
SAN DIEGO (May 11, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Gregory Copland, from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), mans the helm during sea and anchor detail as Essex leaves for a scheduled deploym... More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 30, 2015) An MV-22 Osprey from the
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 30, 2015) An MV-22 Osprey from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium-Lift Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD... More
HONG KONG (June 5, 2015) Seaman Kenneth Brown uses
HONG KONG (June 5, 2015) Seaman Kenneth Brown uses big eyes on vultures’ row aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during sea and anchor detail. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is current... More
181005-N-GR847-1089 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 5, 2018) Gunner’s
181005-N-GR847-1089 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 5, 2018) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class John Mcevilly, left, and Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Smith stand watch from the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing... More
181125-N-GR847-1034 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 25, 2018) U.S.
181125-N-GR847-1034 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 25, 2018) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Evelyn Fuertes, center, assists members of the Qatari marines on the boat deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2015) Airman John Chittum repairs
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2015) Airman John Chittum repairs a leak in the hub of a flight deck scrubber aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious R... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (JUNE 12, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd
PACIFIC OCEAN (JUNE 12, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Joseph Delgado blows the boatswain’s pipe on the bridge of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is curr... More
ARABIAN SEA (August 4, 2015) Culinary Specialist 3rd
ARABIAN SEA (August 4, 2015) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Jorge Mendoza prepares dinner for Sailors and Marines in the galley of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of t... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 25, 2015) Capt. Brian Quin, executive
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 25, 2015) Capt. Brian Quin, executive officer of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), conducts M4 rifle-familiarization training on the port elevator. Essex is the flagship ... More
181120-N-GR847-5013 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 20, 2018) Culinary
181120-N-GR847-5013 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 20, 2018) Culinary Specialist Seaman Madison Ramos brushes cinnamon on apple pies in the galley of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) in preparat... More
HONG KONG (June 5, 2015) Wasp-class amphibious assault
HONG KONG (June 5, 2015) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) steams into Victoria Harbor for a scheduled port visit. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is currently operating in the 7th fleet are... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 23, 2015) Wasp-class amphibious
INDIAN OCEAN (June 23, 2015) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) triad and engineering department leadership receive the Secretary of the Navy’s 2015 Afloat Environmental Award via a video tele... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 13, 2015) Sailors from the Deck
GULF OF ADEN (July 13, 2015) Sailors from the Deck Department receive supplies via a connected replenishment (CONREP) from Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) abo... More
180810-N-GR847-0003 JAKARTA, INDONESIA (Aug. 10, 2018)
180810-N-GR847-0003 JAKARTA, INDONESIA (Aug. 10, 2018) – Sailors assigned to Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and members of the Indonesian Navy attend the opening ceremony for Coope... More
181129-N-GR847-1035 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 29, 2018) Assault
181129-N-GR847-1035 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 29, 2018) Assault amphibious vehicles, attached to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), transit the Arabian Gulf during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex ... More
150521-N-IC565-161 BELLOWS AIR FORCE STATION, HI (May
150521-N-IC565-161 BELLOWS AIR FORCE STATION, HI (May 21, 2015) Chief Operations Specialist Norris Thurmond, assigned to Swift Intruders of Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, gives U.S. Army personnel a safety brief b... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 28, 2015) An Army UH-60 Blackhawk
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 28, 2015) An Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from the Combat Aviation Brigade, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 137th Aviation Regiment takes off from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS E... More
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 27, 2015) Interior Communications
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 27, 2015) Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Erikka Lechman, left, and Interior Communications Electrician Fireman Nathan Miles troubleshoot ship surveillance cameras aboard Wasp-c... More
181127-N-GR847-2010 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 27, 2018) Sailor
181127-N-GR847-2010 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 27, 2018) Sailor participate in a crash-and-salvage fire drill on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a regularly schedu... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 3, 2015) An MH-53 Sea Stallion
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 3, 2015) An MH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 16 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship U... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2015) Aviation Electrician’s
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2015) Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Jasmine Taylor, from the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, takes out a stove pipe from a MH-60S Seahawk aboard Wasp-cla... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 27, 2015) Sailors and Marines conduct
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 27, 2015) Sailors and Marines conduct a fresh water wash down on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready ... More
181119-N-GR847-1009 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 19, 2018) Sailors
181119-N-GR847-1009 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 19, 2018) Sailors man the rails aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) as dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) approac... More
HONG KONG (June 10, 2015) Quartermaster 3rd Class Robert
HONG KONG (June 10, 2015) Quartermaster 3rd Class Robert Boettcher uses a sound-powered telephone to relay coordinates on vultures’ row aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amp... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 1, 2015) Deck department Sailors
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 1, 2015) Deck department Sailors deploy a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is currently operating... More
190111-N-GR847-5004 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 11, 2018) Sailors
190111-N-GR847-5004 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 11, 2018) Sailors handle a line on the forecastle of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) while getting underway during a deployment of the Essex Am... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 16, 2015) An MV-22 Osprey, from
INDIAN OCEAN (June 16, 2015) An MV-22 Osprey, from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced), departs the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 6, 2015) Aviation Structural Mechanic
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 6, 2015) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Vito Colapietro welds test plates to maintain qualifications aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate
GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Job Cruz uses a refractometer to perform a fuel system icing inhibitor (FSII) test on JP-5 aviation fuel in the fuels lab aboard amphibious... More
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 27, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 27, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Amanda Bukolt measures the eye of double-braided line after conducting a splice in the upper vehicle deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Es... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 24, 2015) Machinist’s Mate Fireman
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 24, 2015) Machinist’s Mate Fireman Dion Washington conducts maintenance on main-propulsion boiler parts in the aft main machinery room aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LH... More
ARABIAN GULF (August 18, 2015) Supply Sailors move
ARABIAN GULF (August 18, 2015) Supply Sailors move boxes during a 100-man working party in the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the Mil... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 12, 2015) Electrician’s Mate 3rd
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 12, 2015) Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Princess Ramos, center, issues electrical equipment from the electrical tool issue shop aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 26, 2015) An AS-322 Super Puma
INDIAN OCEAN (June 26, 2015) An AS-322 Super Puma helicopter, from Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7), lowers cargo on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious a... More
STRAIT OF MALACCA (June 15, 2015) Quartermaster 2nd
STRAIT OF MALACCA (June 15, 2015) Quartermaster 2nd Class Kyle Hill stands forward lookout watch during a strait transit on vulture’s row of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD2). The Essex Amphib... More
181201-N-GR847-1014 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 2, 2018) Assault
181201-N-GR847-1014 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 2, 2018) Assault amphibious vehicles transit the Arabian Gulf during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditiona... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 22, 2015) Aviation Machinist’s
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 22, 2015) Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Quentin Hopkins from the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 performs maintenance checks on a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on ... More
HONG KONG (June 9, 2015) Sailors and Marines from Wasp-class
HONG KONG (June 9, 2015) Sailors and Marines from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) attend a Hong Kong island tour during the ship’s first foreign port visit in four years. The Essex Amphibio... More
180921-N-GR847-0055 GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 21, 2018)
180921-N-GR847-0055 GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 21, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Leroi Ellison, left, and Seaman Apprentice Mikenzi Walker direct cargo onto Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD ... More
181203-N-GR847-1060 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 3, 2018) Command
181203-N-GR847-1060 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 3, 2018) Command Master Chief Joseph Silveira, command master chief of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), right, congratulates Sailors at a capt... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 27, 2015) Sailors and Marines conduct
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 27, 2015) Sailors and Marines conduct a fresh water wash down on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2015) Machinist’s Mate 3rd
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2015) Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Gervaise Wier tests a control panel while conducting cargo elevator maintenance aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2015) Ensign Denise Nogales
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2015) Ensign Denise Nogales inspects Sailors in their dress blues aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group a... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2015) Fireman Recruit Roberto
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2015) Fireman Recruit Roberto Ramon works on the boiler in the aft main machinery room of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is ... More
180903-N-GR847-0112 GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 3, 2018) –
180903-N-GR847-0112 GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 3, 2018) – Seaman Apprentice Luis Jiangli stands lookout watch on the starboard side bridge wing of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 11, 2015) Marines conduct fast-rope
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 11, 2015) Marines conduct fast-rope exercises in the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is currently deployed on a re... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 17, 2015) Sailors practice donning
INDIAN OCEAN (June 17, 2015) Sailors practice donning the Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) during a chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) drill aboard Wasp-class amphibious a... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 26, 2015) Sailors participate in
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 26, 2015) Sailors participate in stretcher bearer training in medical triage aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Rea... More
180914-N-GR847-0054 GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 14, 2018) Chief
180914-N-GR847-0054 GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 14, 2018) Chief Machinist’s Mate Juan Lopez pins chief anchors on Chief Gunner’s Mate Clarence Jones during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard Whidbey Island-c... More
GULF OF ADEN (JULY 5, 2015) Religious Program Specialist
GULF OF ADEN (JULY 5, 2015) Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Malcolm Confer and Fireman Kylas Armijo conduct fire hose training during a main space fire drill aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS... More
181003-N-GR847-2005 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 3, 2018) Sailors
181003-N-GR847-2005 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 3, 2018) Sailors set up an operating room in the gym of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) while participating in a medical drill during a regula... More
181208-N-GR847-1004 GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 8, 2018) Sailors
181208-N-GR847-1004 GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 8, 2018) Sailors and Marines participate in a working party during a vertical replenishment on the boat deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 18, 2015) Combat Cargo Marines retrieve
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 18, 2015) Combat Cargo Marines retrieve cargo delivered by an AS-322 Super Puma helicopter from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) on the ... More
181002-N-GR847-2069 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 2, 2018) Operations
181002-N-GR847-2069 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 2, 2018) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Jeffrey Bierenga shoots an M16 rifle while participating in a live-fire exercise on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock la... More
181002-N-GR847-1019 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 3, 2018) Electronic’s
181002-N-GR847-1019 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 3, 2018) Electronic’s Technician 3rd Class Ashtin Saunders, left, simulates administering CPR on a mannequin in the medical ward of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship... More
181008-N-GR847-3102 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 8, 2018) Fire
181008-N-GR847-3102 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 8, 2018) Fire Controlman Zachary Gehrig, right, observes Command Master Chief Joseph Silveira, left, and Cmdr. Robert Tryon, commanding officer of Whidbey Island-class do... More
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 27, 2015) A landing craft air cushion
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 27, 2015) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC), from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, enters the welldeck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 10, 2015) Capt. Pete Mantz, USS
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 10, 2015) Capt. Pete Mantz, USS Essex (LHD 2) Commanding Officer, speaks to Sailors in the forecastle of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship. Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) Airman Raymond Zielinski
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) Airman Raymond Zielinski shoots a .50 -cal machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Am... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2015) Ensign Jeremy Morell
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2015) Ensign Jeremy Morell inspects Sailors in their dress blues aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group an... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 24, 2015) The Wasp-class amphibious
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 24, 2015) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) sails in the Arabian Gulf. Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked 15th Mari... More
150522-N-FV739-028 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 22, 2015) Aviation
150522-N-FV739-028 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 22, 2015) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Ryan Deppe and Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Patrick Baumia runs phase maintenance on an MH-60S helicopter fr... More
180910-N-GR847-0170 GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 8, 2018) An
180910-N-GR847-0170 GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 8, 2018) An assault amphibious vehicle, attached to Battalion Landing Team 3/1, maneuvers into the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD ... More
150727-N-IC565-046 INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) Machinist’s
150727-N-IC565-046 INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Joshua Park transfers fuel from storage to service aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) July 27, 2015. Essex... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 24, 2015) Machinist’s Mate 3rd
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 24, 2015) Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Cain Rabitoy, left, and Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Nickolas Navaeoff conduct maintenance on a ship’s service turbine generator in the aft main machinery ... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 31, 2015) Gas Turbine Systems
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 31, 2015) Gas Turbine Systems (Mechanical) 3rd Class Tyler Markham from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 conducts maintenance on a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) in the well deck of the Wasp-clas... More