171019-N-ZQ712-119 5TH FLEET AREA OF OEPRATIONS (Oct.
171019-N-ZQ712-119 5TH FLEET AREA OF OEPRATIONS (Oct. 19, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mates present chocks and chains to the pilots of an MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (... More
171019-N-ZQ712-085 5TH FLEET AREA OF OEPRATIONS (Oct.
171019-N-ZQ712-085 5TH FLEET AREA OF OEPRATIONS (Oct. 19, 2017) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) spins up prior to take off on the flight deck of the amphi... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 4, 2017) Marines attached to Marine
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 4, 2017) Marines attached to Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) 15 conduct a training exercise In the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is currently underway w... More
170405-N-ZQ712-0020 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 5, 2017) Yeoman
170405-N-ZQ712-0020 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 5, 2017) Yeoman Seaman Lacey Krecko, a native of Philadelphia, drills a cord access hole through the help desk in the administration office on board amphibious assault s... More
Hall Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Jonathon Berridge,
Hall Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Jonathon Berridge, a native to Nine Mile Falls, Wash., welds a metal brackets onto a hatch in the hall technician room aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). A... More
A rolling airframe missile (RAM), a surface-to-air
A rolling airframe missile (RAM), a surface-to-air intercept missile, launches from amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), during a live-fire missile exercise off the coast of California. America is curre... More
AV-8B Harrier Launch - US Navy Photo
170407-N-ZQ712-0065 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 7, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, launches off the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operat... More
170410-N-ZQ712-0027 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2017)
170410-N-ZQ712-0027 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2017) Marine Lance Cpl. Stefan Mcilrath (front) and Staff Sgt. Kaluaokal Kaiahua (back), both assigned to Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) 15, practice mixed martial ... More
USS America Flight Ops - A helicopter landing on the deck of an aircra...
170410-N-ZQ712-0100 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sarah Heaton, a native of Fredonia, Ariz., guides an SH-60 Seahawk as it lands on the flight deck of the amphibi... More
170505-N-ZQ712-0079 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2017) Aviation
170505-N-ZQ712-0079 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) Airman Carl Pastor, a native of Sarrat, Philippines, refuels a forklift on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Am... More
170509-N-ZQ712-0109 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) Aviation
170509-N-ZQ712-0109 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Paul Clark, a San Antonio native, guides an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 off the flight deck... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mates
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mates (Fuel) prepare to refuel an MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Attack Squadron 23 on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship ... More
170515-N-ZQ712-0116 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2017) Aviation
170515-N-ZQ712-0116 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mates (Handling) transition to a safe area after securing an MH-60 Sea Hawk assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23... More
170512-N-ZQ712-0018 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Aviation
170512-N-ZQ712-0018 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Joshua Pollard, a native of Clemmons, North Carolina, conducts maintenance on a communication device in the calibration la... More
Sailor conducts bunker drills
170512-N-ZQ712-0069 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Airman Emmerich Kitong, a native of Bagiou, Philippines, dons an aviation firefighting proximity suit during simulated bunker drills on the flight deck of the am... More
170513-N-ZQ712-0085 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2017) Aviation
170513-N-ZQ712-0085 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Lyndsi Hawkins, a native of Fulton, Missouri and Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Peter Wallace, a native of W... More
170516-N-ZQ712-0063 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16, 2017) Sailors
170516-N-ZQ712-0063 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16, 2017) Sailors assigned to deck department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct small boat operations off the coast of San Diego. America ARG ... More
170603-N-ZQ712-0017 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2017) Damage
170603-N-ZQ712-0017 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2017) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Leonido Alegre, a San Diego native, reaches for a lifeline during a firefighting training exercise in the hangar bay aboard the amphi... More
170605-N-ZQ712-0083 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2017) The
170605-N-ZQ712-0083 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participates in a straits transit while simulating small craft hostile engagement. America is currently underwa... More
171123-N-ZQ712-004 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Secretary
171123-N-ZQ712-004 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer speaks to Sailors and Marines during all hands call in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) ... More
170831-N-ZQ712-168 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 31, 2017) Pilots
170831-N-ZQ712-168 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 31, 2017) Pilots assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct preflight checks on an MH-6... More
170831-N-ZQ712-140 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 31, 2017) Sailors
170831-N-ZQ712-140 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 31, 2017) Sailors assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct preflight checks on an MH-... More
170909-N-ZQ712-116 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION
170909-N-ZQ712-116 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION (Sept. 9, 2017) Sailors aboard the expeditionary mobile base ship USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB-3) and Marines assigned to the Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) deta... More
170909-N-ZQ712-026 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION
170909-N-ZQ712-026 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION (Sept. 9, 2017) Marine Corps C Lance Cpl. Raymond Cardenas, (left), a native of Canoga Park, California, and Marine Corps PFCfc. Javarious Little, a native o... More
Marines conduct Stinger training exercise
171021-N-ZQ712-021 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 21, 2017) Marine Corps Cpl. Saunders Chan, a native of Pasadena, California, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, regulates a computer in the cal... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 11, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 11, 2017) - An AH-1 Cobra helicopter and a UH-1 Huey helicopter, both assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced), land on the flight deck of the... More
171006-N-ZQ712-100 EILAT, Israel (Oct. 6, 2017) Mass
171006-N-ZQ712-100 EILAT, Israel (Oct. 6, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Demetrius Kennon, from Chatom, Alabama, explains the function of the primary flight control while giving a tour to Israeli... More
190928-N-ZQ712-1048 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2019)
190928-N-ZQ712-1048 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 turns around on the flight deck of the amphibious ass... More
171019-N-ZQ712-089 5TH FLEET AREA OF OEPRATIONS (Oct.
171019-N-ZQ712-089 5TH FLEET AREA OF OEPRATIONS (Oct. 19, 2017) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) load onto an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Rei... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 4, 2017) Staff Sergeant Bryan
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 4, 2017) Staff Sergeant Bryan Heflin (left) and Air Traffic Controlman Airman Jade Daan troubleshoot a digital multi-meter on board the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America ... More
170405-N-ZQ712-0026 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 5, 2017) Cpl.
170405-N-ZQ712-0026 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 5, 2017) Cpl. Ana Vidal, a native of Miami, sorts through wrenches in the tool room on board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is currently underway w... More
A rolling airframe missile (RAM), a surface-to-air
A rolling airframe missile (RAM), a surface-to-air intercept missile, launches from amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), during a live-fire missile exercise off the coast of California. America is curre... More
170408-N-ZQ712-0021 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2017) The
170408-N-ZQ712-0021 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2017) The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) steams in formation with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and the amphibious dock landi... More
170410-N-ZQ712-0061 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2017)
170410-N-ZQ712-0061 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2017) Marine Cpl. Joel Terry, assigned to Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) 15, secures a shipping container for sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LH... More
170410-N-ZQ712-0055 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2017)
170410-N-ZQ712-0055 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2017) Marine Lance Cpl. Stefan Mcilrath (right) and Staff Sgt. Kaluaokal Kaiahua (left), assigned to Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) 15, practice mixed martial arts ... More
170505-N-ZQ712-0099 PACIFIC OCEAN (MAY 5, 2017) Logistics
170505-N-ZQ712-0099 PACIFIC OCEAN (MAY 5, 2017) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Joann Orta, a native of San Antonio, Texas, checks inventory in the main issue supply room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS A... More
170509-N-ZQ712-0030 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) Lance
170509-N-ZQ712-0030 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) Lance Cpl. Roberto Rodriguez, a native of Norwalk, California, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), isolates wires to insure functionality on an ... More
170509-N-ZQ712-0113 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) Aviation
170509-N-ZQ712-0113 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Paul Clark, a San Antonio native, salutes the crew of an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 off th... More
170512-N-ZQ712-0038 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Cpl.
170512-N-ZQ712-0038 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Cpl. Dylan Long, a native of Weiser, Idaho, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), scrapes a grill clean after preparing breakfast for the crew of... More
170515-N-ZQ712-0108 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2017) Aviation
170515-N-ZQ712-0108 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Jared Beasly, a native of Luther, Oklahoma, guides an MH-60 assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 ... More
170513-N-ZQ712-0004 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2017) Staff
170513-N-ZQ712-0004 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2017) Staff Sgt. Kevin Brandt, a native of Greenbay, Wisconsin, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) checks a maintenance list in the hangar bay of the... More
170516-N-ZQ712-0129 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16, 2017) Sailors
170516-N-ZQ712-0129 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16, 2017) Sailors assigned to deck department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct small boat operations off the coast of San Diego. America ARG ... More
170603-N-ZQ712-0032 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2017) Fireman
170603-N-ZQ712-0032 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2017) Fireman Gannon Frantz (left), a native of Dayton, Ohio, receives instructions with Damage Controlman 3rd Class Leonido Alegre, a San Diego native, during a firef... More
171123-N-ZQ712-015 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Secretary
171123-N-ZQ712-015 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer speaks to Sailors and Marines during all hands call in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) ... More
170831-N-ZQ712-144 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 31, 2017) Sailors
170831-N-ZQ712-144 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 31, 2017) Sailors assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct preflight checks on an MH-... More
170831-N-ZQ712-192 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 31, 2017) An
170831-N-ZQ712-192 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 31, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS A... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 6, 2017) -
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 6, 2017) - An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America ... More
170909-N-ZQ712-050 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION
170909-N-ZQ712-050 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION (Sept. 9, 2017) Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Raymond Cardenas, a native of Canoga Park, California, assigned to the Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) detachment of t... More
170909-N-ZQ712-024 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION
170909-N-ZQ712-024 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION (Sept. 9, 2017) Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Raymond Cardenas, left, a native of Canoga Park, California, and Marine Corps Pfc. Javarious Little, a native of Jones... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 11, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 11, 2017) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Onyx Ashe, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, guides a UH-1 Huey helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VM... More
171128-N-ZQ712-302 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 28, 2017) Marines
171128-N-ZQ712-302 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 28, 2017) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Raid Force fast rope from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter onto the flight deck of the amphib... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 4, 2017) Corporal Nicholas Archuleta
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 4, 2017) Corporal Nicholas Archuleta repairs the Velcro patch on a set of coveralls in the aircrew survival shop aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is currently und... More
Personnel Specialist Seaman Cody Burkhart (right) assists
Personnel Specialist Seaman Cody Burkhart (right) assists Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Jeremy Pollard with paperwork in the personnel office on board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America ... More
170408-N-ZQ712-0146 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2017) The
170408-N-ZQ712-0146 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2017) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) steams in formation with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and the amphibious transport... More
170505-N-ZQ712-0038 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2017) Aviation
170505-N-ZQ712-0038 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Anthony Kolm, a native of Longmont, Colorado, guides a tow tractor moving an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Tiltro... More
170509-N-ZQ712-0100 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) Aviation
170509-N-ZQ712-0100 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Paul Clark, a San Antonio native, accounts for chains during flight operations of the flight deck of the amphibious as... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Owen Clark, a native of Derry, New Hampshire, sprints clear of an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Attack Squadr... More
170512-N-ZQ712-0232 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Aviation
170512-N-ZQ712-0232 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Alex George, a native of Shreveport, Louisiana, spots Airman Jailene Benitez, a native of Aurora, Illinois, as she attaches a cabl... More
170512-N-ZQ712-0043 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Aviation
170512-N-ZQ712-0043 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Jose Tejeda, a native of San Jose, California, dons an aviation firefighting proximity suit during simulated bunker d... More
170513-N-ZQ712-0074 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2017) Aviation
170513-N-ZQ712-0074 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Jason Conger, a native of Mobile, Alabama, assigned to the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department aboard the a... More
170516-N-ZQ712-0145 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16, 2017) Boatswain’s
170516-N-ZQ712-0145 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Andrew Grahambennett, a native of Beaufort, South Carolina, guides a boatlift during small boat operations aboard the amphibious assau... More
170603-N-ZQ712-0045 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2017) Aviation
170603-N-ZQ712-0045 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Anthony Branger (right), a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Sean Michael Owens,... More
171123-N-ZQ712-015 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Secretary
171123-N-ZQ712-015 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer speaks to Capt. Joseph Olson, the commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), on the bridge du... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 11, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 11, 2017) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Zoriaya Palma, a native of Tucson, Arizona, guides an AH-1 Cobra helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron... More
190928-N-ZQ712-1085 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2019)
190928-N-ZQ712-1085 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assa... More
170512-N-ZQ712-0233 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Aviation
170512-N-ZQ712-0233 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Alex George, a native of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Jailene Benitez, a native of Aurora, Illinois, run... More
170516-N-ZQ712-0164 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16, 2017) Sailors
170516-N-ZQ712-0164 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16, 2017) Sailors assigned to deck department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) condu... More
171123-N-ZQ712-066 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Sarah
171123-N-ZQ712-066 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Sarah Pauline Spencer, wife of the Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, speaks to Capt. Daniel Nowicki, the executive officer of the amphibious assault ship ... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 11, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 11, 2017) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Zoriaya Palma, a native of Tucson, Arizona, guides an AH-1 Cobra helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 11, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 11, 2017) - An AH-1 Cobra helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) lifts off from the flight deck of the expeditionary support base... More
170515-N-ZQ712-0004 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2017) Lance
170515-N-ZQ712-0004 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2017) Lance Cpl. Carissa Flores, a New Orleans native, assigned to 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sands adhesive off a rotor of an MV-22 Osprey in the hangar ba... More
171006-N-ZQ712-027 EILAT, Israel (Oct. 6, 2017) U.S.
171006-N-ZQ712-027 EILAT, Israel (Oct. 6, 2017) U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Daniel Ballard, the Marine Attaché to Israel, explains the capabilities of an AV-8B Harrier, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (... More
170412-N-ZQ712-0228 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 12, 2017)
170412-N-ZQ712-0228 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 12, 2017) The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) leads the America Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of San Diego, the amphibious assault ship USS Am... More
GULF OF ADEN ( Sept. 7, 2017) - Marines assigned to
GULF OF ADEN ( Sept. 7, 2017) - Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) board an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (... More
170210-N-ZQ712-0084 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 10, 2017) --
170210-N-ZQ712-0084 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 10, 2017) -- Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jonathan Deleon supports Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kathy Garcia from strong gusts during ... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 7, 2017) -
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 7, 2017) - An MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 lifts off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) i... More
by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad Swysgood
by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad Swysgood
170329-N-ZQ712-0067 PACIFIC OCEAN ( March 29, 2017)
170329-N-ZQ712-0067 PACIFIC OCEAN ( March 29, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious ... More
170503-N-ZQ712-0083 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) Lance
170503-N-ZQ712-0083 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) Lance Cpl. John Laparejo, a native of Laoag City, Philippines, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), pours salt used as a grounding component for ... More
170327-N-ZQ712-0044 SAN DIEGO (March 27, 2017) Chef
170327-N-ZQ712-0044 SAN DIEGO (March 27, 2017) Chef Penny Davidi answers questions from culinary specialists aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Davidi, a celebrity chef, has appeared on many F... More
170408-N-ZQ712-0081 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2017) The
170408-N-ZQ712-0081 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2017) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) steams alongside fast inshore attack crafts during a simulated straits transit with the amphibious as... More
170515-N-ZQ712-0087 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2017) An
170515-N-ZQ712-0087 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2017) An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). More than 1,800 Sa... More
170502-N-ZQ712-0010 PACIFIC OCEAN (MAY 2, 2017) Hull
170502-N-ZQ712-0010 PACIFIC OCEAN (MAY 2, 2017) Hull Technician Fireman Gabriel Stolzer, a native of Potosi, Mo., welds metal fencing in the hull technician shop aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (... More
170503-N-ZQ712-0050 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) Marine
170503-N-ZQ712-0050 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Milbauer, a native of Pawpaw, Mich., gives a haircut to Marine Corps Cpl. Javier Flores, a native of Tuscon, Ariz., both assigned to the 1... More
170327-N-ZQ712-0072 SAN DIEGO (March 27, 2017) Chef
170327-N-ZQ712-0072 SAN DIEGO (March 27, 2017) Chef Penny Davidi cooks next to culinary specialists aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Culinary specialists aboard America serve three meals each... More
170214-N-ZQ712-0097 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2017) Aviation
170214-N-ZQ712-0097 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Brandon Latimer (left) and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Andrew Roseberry, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Ame... More
171006-N-ZQ712-065 EILAT, Israel (Oct. 6, 2017) Chief
171006-N-ZQ712-065 EILAT, Israel (Oct. 6, 2017) Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Scorza, from Pittsburgh, gives a tour of the ship’s medical facilities to Israeli local officials aboard the America-cla... More
170515-N-ZQ712-0096 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2017) An
170515-N-ZQ712-0096 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2017) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). More... More
170408-N-ZQ712-0014 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2017) The
170408-N-ZQ712-0014 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2017) The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) steams in formation with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and the amphibious dock landi... More
170213-N-ZQ712-0192 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2017)
170213-N-ZQ712-0192 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2017) An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Merlins" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3 prepares to release ammunition onto the flight deck of the a... More
170327-N-ZQ712-0120 SAN DIEGO (March 27, 2017) Chef
170327-N-ZQ712-0120 SAN DIEGO (March 27, 2017) Chef Penny Davidi demonstrates how to make hummus to culinary specialists aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Culinary specialists aboard America s... More
171006-N-ZQ712-068 EILAT, Israel (Oct. 6, 2017) Hospital
171006-N-ZQ712-068 EILAT, Israel (Oct. 6, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jaime Cardenas, from San Antonio, gives a tour of the ship’s medical facilities to Israeli local officials aboard the America-class am... More
170213-N-ZQ712-0186 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2017) An
170213-N-ZQ712-0186 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2017) An MH-60 Seahawk assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14 releases a cable holding ammunition on to the flight deck of amphibious ass... More
171014-N-ZQ712-057 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION (Oct.
171014-N-ZQ712-057 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION (Oct. 14, 2017) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participate in a 5K run on the ship’s flight deck in support of breast c... More
170214-N-ZQ712-0060 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb.14, 2017) Marine
170214-N-ZQ712-0060 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb.14, 2017) Marine Corps Pvt.1st Class Juan Perez checks ordnance for tracking numbers on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during ammunit... More
170214-N-ZQ712-0077 PACFIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2017) Aviation
170214-N-ZQ712-0077 PACFIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2017) Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) wait to transport ordnance from the flight deck to weapons magazines during an ... More
170506-N-ZQ712-0014 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 6, 2017) Culinary
170506-N-ZQ712-0014 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 6, 2017) Culinary Specialist Seaman John Gueierrezcruz, a San Francisco native, preps food for lunch in the galley aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). ... More
171014-N-ZQ712-083 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION (Oct.
171014-N-ZQ712-083 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION (Oct. 14, 2017) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participate in a 5K run on the ship’s flight deck in support of breast c... More
170502-N-ZQ712-0004 PACIFIC OCEAN (MAY 2, 2017) Lance
170502-N-ZQ712-0004 PACIFIC OCEAN (MAY 2, 2017) Lance Cpl. Saunders Chan, a native of San Gabriel, Calif., assigned to Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) 15, checks the output of a power supply in the calibration ... More
170601-N-ZQ712-0018 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 1, 2017) Rear
170601-N-ZQ712-0018 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 1, 2017) Rear Adm. Jeffrey Hughes, commander, Navy Recruiter Command, returns a salute to the rainbow side boys on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS ... More