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Marines aboard the dock landing ship USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41) wait to be flown to other ships of the amphibious ready group that is off the coast of Liberia during Operation Sharp Edge. The ready group is in place to provide support for the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, and evacuate civilians caught in that country's civil war

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 William G. Davis Iii Release Status: Released to Publ More

Atlantic Ocean....A Marine naps while waiting with his unit to be transferred from the dock landing ship USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41) to another ship of the amphibious ready group that is off the coast of Liberia during Operation Sharp Edge. The ready group is in place to provide support for the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, and evacuate civilians caught in that country's civil war

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 William G. Davis Iii Release Status: Released to Publ More

Atlantic Ocean....Marines aboard the dock landing ship USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41) wait to be flown to other ships of the amphibious ready group that is off the coast of Liberia during Operation Sharp Edge. The ready group is in place to provide support for the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, and evacuate civilians caught in that country's civil war

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 William G. Davis Iii Release Status: Released to Publ More

Marines wait to be transferred from the dock landing ship USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41) to other ships of the amphibious ready group that is off the coast of Liberia during Operation Sharp Edge. The ready group is in place to provide support for the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, and evacuate civilians caught in that country's civil war

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 William G. Davis Iii R More

A starboard quarter view of the dock landing ship USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41) underway off the coast of Fort Story, VA

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser More

A starboard bow view of the dock landing ship USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41) underway off the coast of Fort Story, Va

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser More

Sailors and Marines of the USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41) stand at attention as Bulgarian dignitaries and local residents disembark the U.S. dock landing ship after a tour. The WHIDBEY ISLAND is the first U.S. ship ever to have visited Burgas

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Burgas Country: Bulgaria(BGR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jerry Ireland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

On board USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) SGT. James Lee checks the MK 21 MOD 4 rocket. SGT. Lee, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion prepares the rocket for mine counter measures operations. The joint exercise took place off the North Carolina Coast

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Combined Joint Training Field Exercise 96 (CJTFEX) Base: USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) State: North Carolina (NC) Country: Unit More

Marines from 2d Combat Engineer Battalion prepare a MK122MOD4 Rocket for Mine Counter Measure training. The joint exercise took place off the North Carolina Coast

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Combined Joint Training Field Exercise 96 (CJTFEX) Base: USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) State: North Carolina (NC) Country: Unit More

Damage Controlman 3rd Class Krystle Vernon (right) checks a team of 3rd class midshipmen�s work suiting up in firefighting equipment during Damage Control Olympics

At sea aboard USS Whidbey Island (Jun. 10, 2003) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Krystle Vernon (right) checks a team of 3rd class midshipmens work suiting up in firefighting equipment during Damage Control Olympic More

Lt. Atkins Jinadu (left) runs alongside a team of three midshipmen competing in a Damage Control Olympics relay, an event which gives the midshipmen hands on experience with damage control situations

At sea aboard USS Whidbey Island (Jun. 10, 2003) Lt. Atkins Jinadu (left) runs alongside a team of three midshipmen competing in a Damage Control Olympics relay, an event which gives the midshipmen hands on exp More

Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as they depart Naval Station Norfolk, Va. on a scheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism.

Norfolk, Va. (Feb. 17, 2004) Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as they depart Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on a scheduled deployment in support of the global w More

Family and friends of Sailors and Marines assigned to USS Wasp (LHD 1), watches the amphibious assault ship departs on their maiden deployment.

Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Feb. 17, 2004) Family and friends of Sailors and Marines assigned to USS Wasp (LHD 1) watch the amphibious assault ship departs on its deployment as the lead ship of Expeditionary S More

Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as they depart Naval Station Norfolk, Va. on a scheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism.

Norfolk, Va. (Feb. 17, 2004) Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as they depart Naval Station Norfolk, Va. on a scheduled deployment in support of the global wa More

Sailors and Marines flood the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) after securing from an abandon ship drill, while transiting the Atlantic Ocean on a scheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism.

Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 20, 2004) Sailors and Marines flood the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) after securing from an abandon ship drill, while transiting the Atlantic Ocean on a s More

The dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) is shown underway.

Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 22, 2004) The dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) is shown underway with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). The Wasp ESG consists of th More

The guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) is shown underway.

Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 22, 2004) The guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) is shown underway with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). The Wasp ESG also consists More

USS Wasp (LHD 1) Expeditionary Strike Group ships underway.

Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 22, 2004) The guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), amphibious transport ship USS Shreveport (LPD 12), guided missile cruiser USS Yorktown (CG 48) and the guided missile destroyer More

The guided missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) is shown underway.

Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 22, 2004) The guided missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) is shown underway with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). The Wasp ESG also consists More

Expeditionary Strike Group Two (ESG-2) recently deployed in the continuing support of the global war on terrorism.

Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 26, 2004) Expeditionary Strike Group Two (ESG-2) recently deployed in the continuing support of the global war on terrorism. The Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) consists of the guided More

Expeditionary Strike Group Two (ESG-2) recently deployed in the continuing support of the global war on terrorism.

Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 26, 2004) Expeditionary Strike Group Two (ESG-2) recently deployed in the continuing support of the global war on terrorism. The Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) consists of the guided More

The guided missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) leads the dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) through the daylong transit of the Suez Canal.

Suez Canal (Mar. 16, 2004) The guided missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) leads the dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) through the daylong transit of the Suez Canal. McFaul and Whidbey Island are c More

Sailors assigned to Special Boat Team Twelve (SBT-12) make final preparations to their Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB).

Gulf of Oman (Apr. 21, 2004) Sailors assigned to Special Boat Team Twelve (SBT-12) make final preparations to their Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB), after being lowered to the water from the flight deck of U More

Members from Special Boat Team Twelve (SBT-12) make final preparations to a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB).

Gulf of Oman (Apr. 21, 2004) Members from Special Boat Team Twelve (SBT-12) make final preparations to a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB), as it is lowered into the water from the flight deck of USS Whidbey Is More

Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Valach, assigned to Special Boat Team Twelve (SBT-12), pilots a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB).

Gulf of Oman (Apr. 21, 2004) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Valach, assigned to Special Boat Team Twelve (SBT-12), pilots a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB), while Gunners Mate 2nd Class Jeffery West ma More

Local fishermen, aboard the small dhow, cast mooring lines to the members of the Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) Team.

Gulf of Oman (Apr. 23, 2004) Local fishermen, aboard the small dhow, cast mooring lines to the members of the Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) Team assigned to the dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LS More

A Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) team deployed form the amphibious dock landings ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), departs a dhow.

Gulf of Oman (Apr. 25, 2004) A Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) team deployed form the amphibious dock landings ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), departs a dhow after talking with local fisherman during a More

Cryptologic Technician 3rd Class Matthew Saul along with other members of a Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) team assigned to USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41).

Gulf of Oman (Apr. 28, 2004) Cryptologic Technician 3rd Class Matthew Saul along with other members of a Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) team assigned to USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) searches the forward More

Cryptologic Technician 3rd Class Matthew Saul along with other members of a Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) team assigned to USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41).

Gulf of Oman (Apr. 28, 2004) Cryptologic Technician 3rd Class Matthew Saul along with other members of a Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) team assigned to USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) boards a local fishin More

USS Whidbey Island's (LSD 41) Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) Team departs the ship using one of the ship's utility boats as it is lowered to the water.

Gulf of Oman (Apr. 28, 2004) USS Whidbey Island's (LSD 41) Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) Team departs the ship using one of the ship's utility boats as it is lowered to the water. The VBSS Team is cond More

Lt. j.g. Kyle Kramer leads a Vessel Board Search and Seizure team from USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41).

Gulf of Oman (Apr. 28, 2004) Lt. j.g. Kyle Kramer leads a Vessel Board Search and Seizure team from USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) during a search of a fishing dhow and talks with local fishermen prior to conducti More

Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) change the forks on a forklift while staging equipment.

Arabian Gulf (May. 15, 2004) Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) change the forks on a forklift while staging equipment designated for delivery to the Al Basrah and Kha More

Equipment is off-loaded from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) using a Landing Craft Utility (LCU-1654).

Northern Arabian Gulf (Jun. 24, 2004) Equipment is off-loaded from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) using a Landing Craft Utility (LCU-1654) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OI More

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) unload supplies brought ashore by a Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC).

Biloxi, Miss. (Sep. 09, 2005) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) unload supplies brought ashore by a Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), in support of the More

US Navy (USN) Sailors from USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD 41) unload supplies from a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), on a Biloxi Mississippi (MS) beach. Sailors are working in shifts to support this relief mission

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Biloxi State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: CFFC Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Chris Gethings More

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) unload supplies brought ashore by a Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC).

Biloxi, Miss. (Sep. 09, 2005) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) unload supplies brought ashore by a Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), in support of the More

A US Navy (USN) Sailor assigned to the Amphibious Dock Landing Ship, USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD 41) and a Mexican Marine, remove debris from a house in a neighborhood in Biloxi, Mississippi (MS). Mexican Navy Sailors are assisting USN Sailors currently involved in Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: Biloxi State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope More

A U.S. Navy Sailor, assigned to the dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), and a Mexican Navy Sailor work together to clear debris from a house in a neighborhood in Biloxi, Miss.

Biloxi, Miss. (Sep. 11, 2005) A U.S. Navy Sailor, assigned to the dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), and a Mexican Navy Sailor work together to clear debris from a house in a neighborhood in Biloxi, More

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to the dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), and Mexican Navy Sailors work together to clear debris from Lopez Elementary School in Biloxi, Miss.

Biloxi, Miss. (Sep. 12, 2005) U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to the dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), and Mexican Navy Sailors work together to clear debris from Lopez Elementary School in Biloxi, Mis More

Family members await the departure of guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), which is part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

Norfolk, Va. (Jun. 08, 2006) Family members await the departure of guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), which is part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Th More

USS Cole is underway today as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG).

.jpg Caption: 060608-N-5055G-044 Norfolk, Va. (Jun. 08, 2006) USS Cole is underway today as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). Cole deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Grou More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) is tugged away from the pier at Naval Station Norfolk June 8.

Norfolk, Va. (Jun. 08, 2006) The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) is tugged away from the pier at Naval Station Norfolk June 8. Cole will deploy as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) departs on a 6-month deployment from Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

Norfolk, Va. (Jun. 08, 2006) The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) departs on a 6-month deployment from Naval Station Norfolk, Va. The guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) prepares get un More

Sailors aboard USS Cole (DDG 67) haul in mooring lines to get the ship underway as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). Cole will deploy as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG).

Norfolk, Va. (Jun. 08, 2006) Sailors aboard USS Cole (DDG 67) haul in mooring lines to get the ship underway as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). Cole will deploy as part of the Iwo Jima Ex More

Carolyn Thompson waves Texan and American flags as the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) deploys with the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

Norfolk, Va. (Jun. 08, 2006) Carolyn Thompson waves Texan and American flags as the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) deploys with the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) at Naval Station Nor More

Sailors observe colors Thursday as USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) prepares to deploy with the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG).

Norfolk, Va. (Jun. 08, 2006) Sailors observe colors Thursday as USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) prepares to deploy with the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). The ESG consists of the amphibious assault ship USS I More

USS Cole (DDG 67), left, and USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) depart Norfolk today as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG).

Norfolk, Va. (Jun. 08, 2006) USS Cole (DDG 67), left, and USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) depart Norfolk today as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). The ships deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expediti More

Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) man the rails as line handlers cast off the ship's lines.

Norfolk, Va. (Jun. 08, 2006) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) man the rails as line handlers cast off the ship's lines. Cole will deploy as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary S More

The guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) prepares get underway for a six month deployment as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG).

Norfolk, Va. (Jun. 08, 2006) The guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) prepares get underway for a six month deployment as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). The ESG consists of the More

The dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) and the amphibious dock USS Trenton (LPD 14) transit the Suez Canal.

Suez Canal (Jul. 20, 2006) The dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) and the amphibious dock USS Trenton (LPD 14) transit the Suez Canal. Whidbey Island and Trenton are part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionar More

The dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) shown on station just off the coastline of Beirut, Lebanon.

Mediterranean Sea (Jul. 22, 2006) The dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) shown on station just off the coastline of Beirut, Lebanon. Whidbey Island and other ships of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strik More

Dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) sails behind the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP).

Persian Gulf (Sep. 14, 2006) Dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) sails behind the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP). Iwo Jima recently deployed fro More

USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), and USS Nashville (LPD 13) follow the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), through the Suez Canal.

Suez Canal (Nov. 08, 2006) USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), and USS Nashville (LPD 13) follow the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), through the Suez Canal. The More

A Soldier assigned to the American Embassy in Tunis touches a headstone at the North African American Cemetery during a wreath-laying ceremony honoring American veterans.

Tunis, Tunisia (Nov. 17, 2006) A Soldier assigned to the American Embassy in Tunis touches a headstone at the North African American Cemetery during a wreath-laying ceremony honoring American veterans. The Vete More

The Marine Corps color guard assigned to the American Embassy in Tunis marches past a corridor of Tunisian honor guards while retiring the colors during a wreath-laying ceremony at the North African American Cemetery in Tunis.

Tunis, Tunisia (Nov. 17, 2006) The Marine Corps color guard assigned to the American Embassy in Tunis marches past a corridor of Tunisian honor guards while retiring the colors during a wreath-laying ceremony a More

Guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) pulls away from Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oilier USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) after an underway replenishment as Leroy Grumman.

INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2007) Guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) pulls away from Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oilier USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) after an underway replenishment as Ler More

Merchant vessel Al Marjan was released from pirates off the Somali coast Dec. 2.

CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 02, 2007) Merchant vessel Al Marjan was released from pirates off the Somali coast Dec. 2. Al Marjan had been under the control of Somalia-based pirates since Oct. 17. T More

Merchant vessel Al Marjan was released from pirates off the Somali coast Dec. 2.

CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 02, 2007) Merchant vessel Al Marjan was released from pirates off the Somali coast Dec. 2. Al Marjan had been under the control of Somalia-based pirates since Oct. 17. T More

Merchant vessel Al Marjan was released from pirates off the Somali coast Dec. 2.

CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 02, 2007) Merchant vessel Al Marjan was released from pirates off the Somali coast Dec. 2. Al Marjan had been under the control of Somalia-based pirates since Oct. 17. T More

Crew members from merchant vessel Al Marjan meet with a boarding team from the U.S. Navy dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41).

CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 02, 2007) Crew members from merchant vessel Al Marjan meet with a boarding team from the U.S. Navy dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). Al Marjan was released More

Merchant vessel Al Marjan was released from pirates off the Somali coast Dec. 2.

CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 02, 2007) Merchant vessel Al Marjan was released from pirates off the Somali coast Dec. 2. Al Marjan had been under the control of Somalia-based pirates since Oct. 17. T More

Merchant vessel Golden Nori is underway after pirates departed the vessel.

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 10, 2007) Merchant vessel Golden Nori is underway after pirates departed the vessel. The dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) is in the vicinity and standing by to provide assistance More

A boarding team from dock landing ship USS Whidbey

A boarding team from dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) approaches merchant vessel Golden Nori after pirates released the Japanese chemical tanker Dec. 12. The pirates seized the ship off the coast o More

A boarding team from dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) approaches merchant vessel Golden Nori after pirates released the Japanese chemical tanker Dec. 12.

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2007) A boarding team from dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) approaches merchant vessel Golden Nori after pirates released the Japanese chemical tanker Dec. 12. The pirates s More

boarding team from dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) provides food and stores to merchant vessel Golden Nori after pirates released the Japanese chemical tanker Dec. 12.

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2007) A boarding team from dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) provides food and stores to merchant vessel Golden Nori after pirates released the Japanese chemical tanker Dec. 1 More

A boarding team from dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) approaches merchant vessel Golden Nori after pirates released the Japanese chemical tanker Dec. 12.

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2007) A boarding team from dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) approaches merchant vessel Golden Nori after pirates released the Japanese chemical tanker Dec. 12. The pirates s More

The Merchant vessel Golden Nori comes along side the U.S. Navy dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) for refueling following its release from Somalia-based pirates Dec. 12.

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 13, 2007) The Merchant vessel Golden Nori comes along side the U.S. Navy dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) for refueling following its release from Somalia-based pirates Dec. 12. More

The Merchant vessel Golden Nori refuels with the U.S. Navy dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) following its release from Somalia-based pirates Dec. 12.

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 13, 2007) The Merchant vessel Golden Nori refuels with the U.S. Navy dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) following its release from Somalia-based pirates Dec. 12. Pirates seized the More

The Merchant vessel Golden Nori refuels with the U.S. Navy dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) following its release from Somalia-based pirates Dec. 12.

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 13, 2007) The Merchant vessel Golden Nori refuels with the U.S. Navy dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) following its release from Somalia-based pirates Dec. 12. Pirates seized the More

Merchant vessel Golden Nori refuels with the U.S. Navy dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) following its release from Somalia-based pirates Dec. 12.

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 13, 2007) Merchant vessel Golden Nori refuels with the U.S. Navy dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) following its release from Somalia-based pirates Dec. 12. Pirates seized the Pan More

Merchant vessel Golden Nori transits under the escort of the dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41).

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 15, 2007) Merchant vessel Golden Nori transits under the escort of the dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) following its release from Somalia-based pirates Dec. 12. Pirates seized t More

Sailors from the dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) compete in stretcher bearer races during Surface Line Week 2008.

NORFOLK, Va. (Jun. 18, 2008) Sailors from the dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) compete in stretcher bearer races during Surface Line Week 2008. Surface Line Week is a weeklong series of competitive More

Vice Adm. Mel Williams Jr. discusses ship issues with the crew of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD) 41.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sep. 24, 2008) Vice Adm. Mel Williams Jr., commander, U.S. Second Fleet, discusses ship issues with the crew of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD) 41 at Naval Amphibi More

Discussion with the crew, Virginia Beach

Vice Adm. Mel Williams Jr., commander, U.S. Second Fleet, discusses ship issues with the crew of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island 41 at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek.

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead answers questions from the crew of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41)

BOSTON, Mass. (Jul. 01, 2010) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead answers questions from the crew of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) during an admiral's call. Roughea More

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead visits the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) during his trip to Boston.

BOSTON (Jul. 01, 2010) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead visits the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) during his trip to Boston. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Sp More

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead answers questions from the crew of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) during an admiral's call.

BOSTON, Mass. (Jul. 01, 2010) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead answers questions from the crew of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) during an admiral's call. Roughea More

he color guard detail assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) participates in the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular.

BOSTON, Mass. (Jul. 04, 2010) The color guard detail assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) participates in the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade during More

Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) wade through water to patch pipes during damage control training inside the USS Buttercup.

NORFOLK (Nov. 04, 2010) Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) wade through water to patch pipes during damage control trainin More

Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) get sprayed with water during damage control training in the USS Buttercup.

NORFOLK (Nov. 04, 2010) Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) get sprayed with water during damage control training in the US More

Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Fredrick Patterson talks

Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Fredrick Patterson talks with deck department sailors aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island. Whidbey Island is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, More

Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship

Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island man the rails as the ship departs Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. The Bataan Amp More

Operations Specialist 3rd Class Brittany Terrell, from Amado, Ariz., monitors an SPA-25G radar console.

NORFOLK (Mar. 23, 2011) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Brittany Terrell, from Amado, Ariz., monitors an SPA-25G radar console as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) departs Joint Exped More

Sailors stand by for orders as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) departs Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

NORFOLK (Mar. 23, 2011) Quartermaster 2nd Class Heather Shakingbush, left, from Hanford, Calif., and Operations Specialist Seaman Dorne Adams, from Shreveport, La., stand by for orders as the amphibious dock la More

Petty Officer 3rd Class Brittany Terrell, from Amado,

Petty Officer 3rd Class Brittany Terrell, from Amado, Ariz., stationed aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island, monitors a SPA-25G scope as the ship departs Joint Expeditionary Base Little Cr More

Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) man the rails as the ship departs Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group.

NORFOLK (Mar. 23, 2011) Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) man the rails as the ship departs Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort as part of the Bataan Amphib More

Quartermaster 3rd Class Nishee Queen, from Philadelphia, uses an alidade navigational device to relay bearing from land readings to quartermasters inside the pilothouse.

NORFOLK (Mar. 23, 2011) Quartermaster 3rd Class Nishee Queen, from Philadelphia, uses an alidade navigational device to relay bearing from land readings to quartermasters inside the pilothouse as the amphibious More

Sailors direct an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 24, 2011) Sailors direct an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD More

Seaman Recruit Samuel Ray, from Gramercy, La., stationed

Seaman Recruit Samuel Ray, from Gramercy, La., stationed aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island, scans the horizon for other vessels while standing aft lookout. The ship is deployed as part More

Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) read maintenance instructions in the ship's well deck.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 25, 2011) Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) read maintenance instructions in the ship's well deck. Whidbey Island is deployed as part of the B More

Sailors gather chains - A couple of men standing on top of a boat

Seaman Ariele Campbell and Seaman Apprentice Moreno Martinez, station aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island, gather equipment tie-down chains on the ship’s flight deck. The ship is deployed More

USS Whidbey Island, US Navy Photogrpah

Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit make their way up the ramp aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island. The 22nd MEU is embarked aboard the ship to support U.S. and interna More

Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) embark the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41).

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (Mar. 28, 2011) Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) embark the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). Whidbey Island is deployed as part of t More

Alan Vanmarter, chief damage controlman, assigned to

Alan Vanmarter, chief damage controlman, assigned to the amphibious transport dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island assists the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit with the proper use and wear of the Self Co More

Senior Chief Ron Shasky, from Mansfield, Ohio, inspects

Senior Chief Ron Shasky, from Mansfield, Ohio, inspects a lube oil strainer for the starboard main reduction gear during a maintenance check aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island. Whidbey I More

Senior Chief Ron Shasky inspects a lube oil strainer for the starboard main reduction gear aboard USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 01, 2011) Senior Chief Ron Shasky, from Mansfield, Ohio, inspects a lube oil strainer for the starboard main reduction gear during a maintenance check aboard the amphibious dock landing shi More

USS Whidbey Island Celebrates Chief Petty Officer Birthday

Chief petty officers aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island celebrated the 118th birthday of the United States Navy Chief Petty Officer rate. The Navy celebrates this on April 1 of every yea More

USS Whidbey Island action

Petty Officer 3rd Class Kiara Carter, culinary specialist, from Detroit, prepares a platter of chicken wings for the wardroom aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island. Whidbey Island is part o More

Culinary Specialist Seaman Recruit Bryan Pearson prepares two pans of sliced roast beef for the enlisted crew aboard USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 03, 2011) Culinary Specialist Seaman Recruit Bryan Pearson, from Harrisburg, Pa., prepares two pans of sliced roast beef for the enlisted crew aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Wh More

Seaman Boyu Huang, boatswain's mate, assigned to the

Seaman Boyu Huang, boatswain's mate, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island, escorts Marines down the ramp to the ships boat deck. The ship is deployed as part of USS Bataan Amphibious More