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Amphibious beach landing at Kallaste Beach, Estonia, BALTOPS 2019

Amphibious beach landing at Kallaste Beach, Estonia, BALTOPS 2019

190612-N-MD802-1913 KALLASTE BEACH, Estonia (June 12, 2019) U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and Romanian Marines with 307 Regiment secure a beach after disembarking from the Lubin-class mine la... More

USS Mount Whitney underway

USS Mount Whitney underway

At sea with USS Mount Whitney The Second Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) underway while participating in Joint Task Force Exercise 01-3. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Joe Bulling... More

U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Division board the U.S. Navy�s 2nd Fleet Flagship

U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Division board the U.S. Navy�s...

Morehead City, N.C., (Nov. 13, 2002) Amid exhaust from diesel generators aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Division board the U.S. Navys 2nd Fleet Flagship while in port... More

The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) underway

The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) underway

Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, Central Command Area of Responsibility (Jan. 03, 2003) The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) underway while a U.S. Navy CH-46 "Sea Knight" helicopter ... More

A small rainbow cascades across the 2nd Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) as she tests her Counter Measure Wash Down System (CMWDS).

A small rainbow cascades across the 2nd Fleet command and control ship...

Horn of Africa (Feb. 05, 2003) A small rainbow cascades across the 2nd Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) as she tests her Counter Measure Wash Down System (CMWDS). The wash-down system i... More

Electrician�s Mate 3rd Class Adrian Maldonado from Queens, N.Y., holds a flash light while Electrician�s Mate 2nd Class Douglas Stevenson from Meadville, PA., works on an exhaust vent fan in the engine room aboard USS Mt. Whitney (LCC 20).

Electrician�s Mate 3rd Class Adrian Maldonado from Queens, N.Y., holds...

The Gulf of Aden (Mar. 25, 2003) Electricians Mate 3rd Class Adrian Maldonado from Queens, N.Y., holds a flash light while Electricians Mate 2nd Class Douglas Stevenson from Meadville, PA., works on an exhaust ... More

Fireman David Lohrman from Ardmore, Tenn., works in the plastics waste processing room aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).

Fireman David Lohrman from Ardmore, Tenn., works in the plastics waste...

The Gulf of Aden (Mar. 25, 2003) Fireman David Lohrman from Ardmore, Tenn., works in the plastics waste processing room aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in support of the Navy's clean-wake policy which prohibi... More

A CH-46 helicopter transports supplies from the Military Sealift Command Auxiliary Oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200 ) to the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).

A CH-46 helicopter transports supplies from the Military Sealift Comma...

The Gulf of Aden (Mar. 25, 2003) A CH-46 helicopter transports supplies from the Military Sealift Command Auxiliary Oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200 ) to the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). M... More

Postal Clerk 1st Class Kenneth Smith from Mobile, Ala., sorts packages during a mail onload aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).  Mount Whitney

Postal Clerk 1st Class Kenneth Smith from Mobile, Ala., sorts packages...

The Gulf of Aden (Mar. 25, 2003) Postal Clerk 1st Class Kenneth Smith from Mobile, Ala., sorts packages during a mail onload aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). Mount Whitney and embarked Marines are deployed t... More

Cpl. Justin Beseler from Westland, Michigan verifies that his flare launcher is clean before returning it to the armory aboard the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).

Cpl. Justin Beseler from Westland, Michigan verifies that his flare la...

The South Pacific Ocean (Mar. 26, 2003) Cpl. Justin Beseler from Westland, Michigan verifies that his flare launcher is clean before returning it to the armory aboard the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). Mt. Whitne... More

Air Traffic Controller Airman Benjamin Whitfield, of Deerpart, Texas, safety checks a 9mm pistol.

Air Traffic Controller Airman Benjamin Whitfield, of Deerpart, Texas, ...

Horn of Africa region (Apr. 19, 2003) Air Traffic Controller Airman Benjamin Whitfield, of Deerpart, Texas, safety checks a 9mm pistol while securing the weapon. The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (L... More

The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) cruises away from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) cruises away fr...

Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 20, 2004) The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) cruises away from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Air... More

The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) conducts operations along the East Coast with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) conducts operat...

Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 20, 2004) The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) conducts operations along the East Coast with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). U.S. Navy photo by... More

The command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) sits moored at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

The command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) sits moored at...

Norfolk Naval Station, Va. (Aug. 01, 2004) The command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) sits moored at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain File... More

The Blue Ridge-class command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) pulls away from its berth at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., as she begins her journey to Italy to relieve the command ship USS La Salle (AGF 3).

The Blue Ridge-class command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) pulls awa...

Norfolk, Va. (Jan. 14, 2005) The Blue Ridge-class command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) pulls away from its berth at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., as she begins her journey to Italy to relieve the command ship ... More

Executive Officer of the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), Lt. Cmdr. Robert W. Rafford gives a brief to foreign media members on the ship's bridge during a scheduled port visit to Lisbon, Portugal.

Executive Officer of the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LC...

Lisbon, Portugal (Jan. 26, 2005) Executive Officer of the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), Lt. Cmdr. Robert W. Rafford gives a brief to foreign media members on the ship's bridge during a sch... More

The Blue Ridge-class command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) pulls into Gaeta Harbor in Italy.

The Blue Ridge-class command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) pulls int...

Naval Support Activity Gaeta, Italy (Feb. 01, 2005) The Blue Ridge-class command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) pulls into Gaeta Harbor in Italy. Mount Whitney is scheduled to replace the command ship USS La S... More

Joint Operations Center watch standers review the latest battle assessment.

Joint Operations Center watch standers review the latest battle assess...

Mediterranean Sea (Jun. 16, 2005) Joint Operations Center watch standers review the latest battle assessment while participating in Combined Joint Task Force Exercise (CJTFEX) 04-2 aboard the command ship USS M... More

A UH-3H Sea King helicopter lands on the flight deck aboard the command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).

A UH-3H Sea King helicopter lands on the flight deck aboard the comman...

Mediterranean Sea (Aug. 23, 2005) A UH-3H Sea King helicopter lands on the flight deck aboard the command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). Mount Whitney is currently underway in the Mediterranean Sea in suppor... More

Sailors and civilian mariners working aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) fuel a UH-3H

Sailors and civilian mariners working aboard the amphibious command sh...

Mediterranean Sea (Aug. 27, 2005) Sailors and civilian mariners working aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) fuel a UH-3H "Sea King" attached Helicopter Support Squadron Two (HC-2) befo... More

The USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), is underway with Sailors and Marines from the newly combined staff for commander Naval Forces Europe and commander 6th Fleet (CNE-C6f).

The USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), is underway with Sailors and Marines f...

Mediterranean Sea (Aug. 27, 2005) The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), is underway with Sailors and Marines from the newly combined staff for commander Naval Forces Europe and commander 6th F... More

A Sailor signals to the pilots of a UH-3H

A Sailor signals to the pilots of a UH-3H

Mediterranean Sea (Aug. 27, 2005) A Sailor signals to the pilots of a UH-3H "Sea King" attached to Helicopter Support Squadron Two (HC-2) on the flight deck aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney ... More

The Sixth Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) underway in the Mediterranean Sea during exercise Destined Glory (Loyal Midas) 2005.

The Sixth Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) underway in the Me...

Mediterranean Sea (Oct. 06, 2005) The Sixth Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) underway in the Mediterranean Sea during exercise Destined Glory (Loyal Midas) 2005. The exercise is a medium-scale NATO amp... More

The U.S. Sixth Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) leads a NATO Response Force off the Italian coast of Sardinia during exercise Destined Glory.

The U.S. Sixth Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) leads a NATO ...

Mediterranean Sea (Oct. 06, 2005) The U.S. Sixth Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) leads a NATO Response Force off the Italian coast of Sardinia during exercise Destined Glory (Loyal Midas) 2005. The ex... More

Greek Navy frigate Navarinon (F 461) comes alongside the U.S. Sixth Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea during exercise Destined Glory.

Greek Navy frigate Navarinon (F 461) comes alongside the U.S. Sixth Fl...

Mediterranean Sea (Oct. 06, 2005) Greek Navy frigate Navarinon (F 461) comes alongside the U.S. Sixth Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea during exercise Destined G... More

A United Kingdom Royal Navy HMA 8 Lynx helicopter flies near the U.S. Sixth Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in the Mediterranean Sea during exercise Destined Glory (Loyal Midas) 2005.

A United Kingdom Royal Navy HMA 8 Lynx helicopter flies near the U.S. ...

Mediterranean Sea (Oct. 07, 2005) A United Kingdom Royal Navy HMA 8 Lynx helicopter flies near the U.S. Sixth Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in the Mediterranean Sea during exercise Destined Glory (L... More

The newly elected president of Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is piped aboard the U.S. Navy�s Sixth Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during official arrival honors.

The newly elected president of Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is piped...

Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 17, 2006) The newly elected president of Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is piped aboard the U.S. Navys Sixth Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during official arriva... More

The newly elected president of Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, addresses crew members aboard the U.S. Navy�s Sixth Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).

The newly elected president of Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, address...

Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 17, 2006) The newly elected president of Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, addresses crew members aboard the U.S. Navys Sixth Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). Making... More

USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) Commanding Officer Captain Ladd Wheeler, provides the Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf an overview of the ship's capabilities from the Joint Operation Center.

USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) Commanding Officer Captain Ladd Wheeler, pr...

Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 17, 2006) USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) Commanding Officer Captain Ladd Wheeler, provides the Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf an overview of the ship's capabilities from the Joint Ope... More

The newly elected president of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, tours the U.S. Navy�s Sixth Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).

The newly elected president of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, tours t...

Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 17, 2006) The newly elected president of Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, tours the U.S. Navys Sixth Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) escorted by Commander, Task For... More

The flight crew of an MH-60S helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, conduct deck landing qualifications aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during Flexible Leader 2007.

The flight crew of an MH-60S helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Co...

NORFOLK, Va. (May. 08, 2007) The flight crew of an MH-60S helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, conduct deck landing qualifications aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during Flexible L... More

Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is anchored between Naples, Italy and Mt. Vesuvius.

Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is...

TYRRHENIAN SEA (Jul. 18, 2007) Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is anchored between Naples, Italy and Mt. Vesuvius. Mount Whitney replaced command ship USS La Salle (AGF 3) a... More

Gen. John Craddock, commander of U.S. European Command, speaks to Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England and various regional commanders aboard Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).

Gen. John Craddock, commander of U.S. European Command, speaks to Depu...

TYRRHENIAN SEA (Jul. 18, 2007) Gen. John Craddock, commander of U.S. European Command, speaks to Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England and various regional commanders aboard Blue Ridge-class amphibious ... More

Capt. Joe Kuzmick, commanding officer of Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), speaks with Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England during a visit to the ship off the coast of Naples, Italy.

Capt. Joe Kuzmick, commanding officer of Blue Ridge-class amphibious c...

TYRRHENIAN SEA (Jul. 18, 2007) Capt. Joe Kuzmick, commanding officer of Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), speaks with Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England during a vi... More

Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England meets with Sailors aboard Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).

Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England meets with Sailors aboar...

TYRRHENIAN SEA (Jul. 18, 2007) Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England meets with Sailors aboard Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), off the coast of Naples, Italy. Englan... More

The 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives in Souda harbor for a brief port visit on Greece's largest island.

The 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives in Souda har...

SOUDA BAY, Crete, Greece (Sep. 18, 2007) The 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives in Souda harbor for a brief port visit on Greece's largest island. The Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship... More

Four chief petty officer selectees march in formation during a pinning ceremony aboard amphibious command ship USS Mt. Whitney (LCC 20).

Four chief petty officer selectees march in formation during a pinning...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sep. 20, 2007) Four chief petty officer selectees march in formation during a pinning ceremony aboard amphibious command ship USS Mt. Whitney (LCC 20). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication S... More

Rear Adm. Robert M. Clark welcomes sailors from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, and Ukraine aboard amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) at the commencement of the Black Sea Partnership Cruise.

Rear Adm. Robert M. Clark welcomes sailors from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, ...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sep. 20, 2007) Rear Adm. Robert M. Clark welcomes sailors from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, and Ukraine aboard amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) at the commencemen... More

A group of chief petty officer selectees march in formation on the deck of amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) prior to receiving their anchors.

A group of chief petty officer selectees march in formation on the dec...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sep. 20, 2007) A group of chief petty officer selectees march in formation on the deck of amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) prior to receiving their anchors. U.S. Navy photo ... More

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Lawrence R. Callier signals to the aircrew of a MH-60S Seahawk preparing for takeoff from amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Lawrence R. Callier signals ...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sep. 20, 2007) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Lawrence R. Callier signals to the aircrew of a MH-60S Seahawk preparing for takeoff from amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (L... More

Petty Officer 3rd Class Phillip Gonzolas, an aviation warfare systems operator attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, secures an MH-60S Seahawk.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Phillip Gonzolas, an aviation warfare systems ...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sep. 20, 2007) Petty Officer 3rd Class Phillip Gonzolas, an aviation warfare systems operator attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, secures an MH-60S Seahawk on the flight deck... More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Pablo M. Pena, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, performs corrosion prevention on an MH-60S Seahawk aboard amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), the 6th Fleet flagship.

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Pablo M. Pena, assigned to Heli...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sep. 20, 2007) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Pablo M. Pena, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, performs corrosion prevention on an MH-60S Seahawk aboard amphibious ... More

Sailors attempt to mend a simulated burst pipe during Damage Control (DC) Olympics aboard the 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).

Sailors attempt to mend a simulated burst pipe during Damage Control (...

BLACK SEA (Oct. 04, 2007) Sailors attempt to mend a simulated burst pipe during Damage Control (DC) Olympics aboard the 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). The DC Olympics were held to keep the ships... More

Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Sylvia Giannetta, a damage control training team member, assists Hospital Corpsmen 3rd Class Patricia Meir with her fire fighting ensemble during the Damage Control Olympics.

Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Sylvia Giannetta, a damage co...

MEDITERRANIEAN SEA (Oct. 04, 2007) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Sylvia Giannetta, a damage control training team member, assists Hospital Corpsmen 3rd Class Patricia Meir with her fire fighting ense... More

Sailors aboard amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) prepare to get underway a three-day port call.

Sailors aboard amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) prep...

ISTANBUL, Turkey (Oct. 11, 2007) Sailors aboard amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) prepare to get underway a three-day port call. The flagship is hosting the embarked staff of U.S. 6th Fleet whi... More

ailors and Marines aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Nashville (LPD 13) load meals ready to eat (MREs) during a vertical replenishment with the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).

ailors and Marines aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Nashv...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May. 18, 2008) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Nashville (LPD 13) load meals ready to eat (MREs) during a vertical replenishment with the amphibious command ... More

Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Kevin Murphy, assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), explains to 5th grade students at Secondary School Petko R. Slaveykov in Varna, Bulgaria.

Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Kevin Murphy, assigned to the...

VARNA, Bulgaria (Nov. 18, 2008) Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Kevin Murphy, assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), explains to 5th grade students at Secondary School Petk... More

USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) flies the French Flag while in port visiting Marseille.

USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) flies the French Flag while in port visitin...

MARSEILLE, France (Jan. 13, 2009) The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) flies the French Flag while in port during its visit to Marseille to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the "Great Whit... More

Information Systems Technician Adrianne Gates looks at a poster about the history

Information Systems Technician Adrianne Gates looks at a poster about ...

MARSEILLE, France (Jan. 13, 2009) Information Systems Technician Adrianne Gates looks at a poster about the history "Great White Fleet" during a ceremony held aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitne... More

A multi-service planning team embarked aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) prepare their portion of the planning phase of Austere Challenge 2009.

A multi-service planning team embarked aboard the amphibious command s...

: MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 30, 2009) A multi-service planning team embarked aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) prepare their portion of the planning phase of Austere Challenge 2009, a ... More

Service members from various branches of the U.S. military embarked aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) review a tactical pilot chart during the planning phase of Austere Challenge 2009.

Service members from various branches of the U.S. military embarked ab...

: MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 30, 2009) Service members from various branches of the U.S. military embarked aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) review a tactical pilot chart during the pla... More

An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 lands aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).

An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadro...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 31, 2009) An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 lands aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) for refueling during in-fli... More

Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Tatiana Medina participates in 9mm small-arms qualifications and re-qualifications aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).

Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Tatiana Medina participates in...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 31, 2009) Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Tatiana Medina participates in 9mm small-arms qualifications and re-qualifications aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney ... More

An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 lands aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).

An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadro...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 31, 2009) An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 lands aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) after conducting in-flight ... More

Sailors and maritime professionals aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) participate in 9mm small-arms qualifications.

Sailors and maritime professionals aboard the amphibious command ship ...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 31, 2009) Sailors and maritime professionals aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) participate in 9mm small-arms qualifications and re-qualifications while at sea... More

The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is in the Mediterranean Sea supporting Austere Challenge 2009.

The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is in the Medit...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 31, 2009) The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is in the Mediterranean Sea supporting Austere Challenge 2009, a joint evolution designed to exercise U.S. capability acr... More

Fire Controlman 1st Class Scott L. Bouchard demonstrates how to properly relieve the point position.

Fire Controlman 1st Class Scott L. Bouchard demonstrates how to proper...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 02, 2009) Fire Controlman 1st Class Scott L. Bouchard demonstrates how to properly relieve the point position of a security reaction force team aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mou... More

urface units from Denmark, Sweden, Germany, England, and the U.S. take station behind the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2009.

urface units from Denmark, Sweden, Germany, England, and the U.S. take...

BALTIC SEA (Jun. 09, 2009) Surface units from Denmark, Sweden, Germany, England, and the U.S. take station behind the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOP... More

Members of a Finnish boarding team board the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) from a rigid hull inflatable boat during a visit, board search and seizure exercise.

Members of a Finnish boarding team board the amphibious command ship U...

BALTIC SEA (Jun. 13, 2009) Members of a Finnish boarding team board the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) from a rigid hull inflatable boat during a visit, board search and seizure exercise. Th... More

Sailors gather leaves during a community service project at the Center for Temporary Accommodation Tercena Orphanage.

Sailors gather leaves during a community service project at the Center...

LIBSON, Portugal (Aug. 06, 2010) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Aaron Leatherman, left, Information Systems Technician Seaman Mario Valenzuela and Information Systems Technician Seaman Benjamin Nelson... More

The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is pier side at Passenger Terminal Amsterdam and displays a full dress ship.

The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is pier side at...

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (Aug. 25, 2010) The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is pier side at Passenger Terminal Amsterdam and displays a full dress ship in preparation of a diplomatic reception... More

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jyotiben Patel, right, fights Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Jared Chase after she was sprayed in the face with Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray.

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jyotiben Patel, right, fights Information ...

BALTIC SEA (Sep. 10, 2010) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jyotiben Patel, right, fights Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Jared Chase after she was sprayed in the face with Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray dur... More

Information Systems Technician 3rd class Albert Finch, assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20),

Information Systems Technician 3rd class Albert Finch, assigned to the...

KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (Sep. 12, 2010) Information Systems Technician 3rd class Albert Finch, assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), demonstrates the proper push-up to Lithuanian child... More

Tigers and their sponsors stand at the bow of the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20)

Tigers and their sponsors stand at the bow of the amphibious command s...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 09, 2010) Tigers and their sponsors stand at the bow of the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) after a Tiger Cruise air show. The Tiger Cruise provided an opportunity for... More

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West addresses more than 150 Sailors during an all-hands call aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mt. Whitney (LCC 20).

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West addresses ...

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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West answers a Sailor's question during an all-hands call aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mt. Whitney (LCC 20).

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West answers a ...

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More than 150 Sailors stationed aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mt. Whitney (LCC 20) yell a

More than 150 Sailors stationed aboard the amphibious command ship USS...

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Capt. Ted Williams and Dr. Davor Bozinovic walk beside Mount Whitney, in background, during the ship's scheduled maintenance at Viktor Lenac shipyard in Croatia.

Capt. Ted Williams and Dr. Davor Bozinovic walk beside Mount Whitney, ...

RIJEKA, Croatia (Oct. 26, 2011) Capt. Ted Williams, left center, commanding officer of the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), and Dr. Davor Bozinovic, Croatia's Minister of Defense, walk beside... More

Cmdr. Robert Scott removes a large rock from a walking path during a community service project.

Cmdr. Robert Scott removes a large rock from a walking path during a c...

RIJEKA, Croatia (Oct. 28, 2011) Cmdr. Robert Scott, systems maintenance officer aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), removes a large rock from a walking path during a community service... More

Workers from the Viktor Lenac shipyard apply red paint to the hull of the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during a scheduled maintenance period in Croatia.

Workers from the Viktor Lenac shipyard apply red paint to the hull of ...

RIJEKA, Croatia (Oct. 31, 2011) Workers from the Viktor Lenac shipyard apply red paint to the hull of the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during a scheduled maintenance period in Croatia. Mou... More

Navy chief reads with students at Kostrena Elementary School.

Navy chief reads with students at Kostrena Elementary School.

KOSTRENA, Croatia (Nov. 03, 2011) Chief Information Systems Technician Brian Redford, assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), reads with students at Kostrena Elementary School during... More

USS Mount Whitney is assisted by tug boats pier side after nearly a month and a half in dry dock.

USS Mount Whitney is assisted by tug boats pier side after nearly a mo...

RIJEKA, Croatia (Nov. 09, 2011) Viktor Lenac shipyard workers look on as USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is assisted by tug boats pier side after nearly a month and a half in dry dock. Mount Whitney is the U.S. 6th ... More

USS Mount Whitney is lowered into the water from a dry dock at Viktor Lenac shipyard.

USS Mount Whitney is lowered into the water from a dry dock at Viktor ...

RIJEKA, Croatia (Nov. 09, 2011) USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is lowered into the water from a dry dock at Viktor Lenac shipyard during its scheduled maintenance period in Croatia. Mount Whitney is the U.S. 6th Fl... More

USS Mount Whitney begins its transition from dry dock to pier side at Viktor Lenac shipyard.

USS Mount Whitney begins its transition from dry dock to pier side at ...

RIJEKA, Croatia (Nov. 09, 2011) USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) begins its transition from dry dock to pier side at Viktor Lenac shipyard. Mount Whitney is the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship and operates with a hybrid crew... More

The Blue Ridge-class command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives at Marathi NATO Pier facility for a routine port visit.

The Blue Ridge-class command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives a...

SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 28, 2012) The Blue Ridge-class command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives at Marathi NATO Pier facility for a routine port visit. Mount Whitney is homeported in Gaeta, Italy and is ... More

 USS Mount Whitney arrives at Marathi NATO Pier.

USS Mount Whitney arrives at Marathi NATO Pier.

SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 28, 2012) The Blue Ridge-class command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives at Marathi NATO Pier facility for a routine port visit. Mount Whitney is conducting theater and maritime se... More

Maltese tugboats escort the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) through a narrow channel as the ship arrives to conduct scheduled maintenance.

Maltese tugboats escort the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney ...

VALLETTA, Malta (Mar. 04, 2012) Maltese tugboats escort the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) through a narrow channel as the ship arrives to conduct scheduled maintenance. Mount Whitney is the... More

Capt. Ted Williams, the commanding officer of the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), participates in a live-fire exercise.

Capt. Ted Williams, the commanding officer of the amphibious command s...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May. 05, 2012) Capt. Ted Williams, the commanding officer of the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), participates in a live-fire exercise. Mount Whitney is the U.S. 6th Fleet ... More

A Sailor sprints towards the finish line during the 100-meter dash at the 2012 Armed Forces Olympics at Carney Park.

A Sailor sprints towards the finish line during the 100-meter dash at ...

NAPLES, Italy (May. 18, 2012) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jeff Fields, left, sprints towards the finish line during the 100-meter dash at the 2012 Armed Forces Olympics at Carney Park. Teams from 13 commands re... More

A Sailor leaps to spike a volleyball during the 2012 Armed Forces Olympics at Carney Park.

A Sailor leaps to spike a volleyball during the 2012 Armed Forces Olym...

NAPLES, Italy (May. 18, 2012) Information Systems Technician 1st Class Carl Kilborn leaps to spike a volleyball during the 2012 Armed Forces Olympics at Carney Park. Teams from 13 commands representing Naval Su... More

Vice Adm. Frank Pandolfe, commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, passes through sideboys as he arrives aboard the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), to participate in Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2012.

Vice Adm. Frank Pandolfe, commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, passes thro...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 04, 2012) Vice Adm. Frank Pandolfe, commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, passes through sideboys as he arrives aboard the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), to participate ... More

Rear Adm. Frederick Roegge, deputy commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, left, is greeted by Capt. Ted Williams, commanding officer of the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).

Rear Adm. Frederick Roegge, deputy commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, le...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 04, 2012) Rear Adm. Frederick Roegge, deputy commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, left, is greeted by Capt. Ted Williams, commanding officer of the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, USS Mount Whitney... More

U.S. Sailors perform morning colors alongside members of the Italian navy.

U.S. Sailors perform morning colors alongside members of the Italian n...

GAETA, Italy (Jul. 04, 2012) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Emmanuel Garcia, left, and Operations Specialist 2nd Class Honey Silva, second from the left, assigned to the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitn... More

Sailors from the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney march through the streets of Gaeta before an Independence Day flag-raising ceremony.

Sailors from the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney march throu...

GAETA, Italy (Jul. 04, 2012) Sailors from the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) march through the streets of Gaeta before an Independence Day flag-raising ceremony. The ceremony was the first t... More

The CO of USS Mount Whitney and mayor of Gaeta render honors as the American flag is raised during an Independence Day flag ceremony.

The CO of USS Mount Whitney and mayor of Gaeta render honors as the Am...

GAETA, Italy (Jul. 04, 2012) Capt. Ted Williams, commanding officer of the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), center, and Cosmo Mitrano, mayor of Gaeta, render honors as Lt. Kevin Leiva, second... More

Sailors and residents of Gaeta socialize on the flight deck of the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during a tour.

Sailors and residents of Gaeta socialize on the flight deck of the U.S...

GAETA, Italy (Jul. 14, 2012) Sailors and residents of Gaeta socialize on the flight deck of the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during a tour. More than 800 of Gaeta's residents toured the Mo... More

Lt. Colin Dunlop, center, explains the ship's capabilities to residents of Gaeta during a tour of the flight deck of the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).

Lt. Colin Dunlop, center, explains the ship's capabilities to resident...

GAETA, Italy (Jul. 14, 2012) Lt. Colin Dunlop, center, explains the ship's capabilities to residents of Gaeta during a tour of the flight deck of the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). More tha... More

Lt. Colin Dunlop, left, explains the ship's capabilities to residents of Gaeta during a tour of the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).

Lt. Colin Dunlop, left, explains the ship's capabilities to residents ...

GAETA, Italy (Jul. 14, 2012) Lt. Colin Dunlop, left, explains the ship's capabilities to residents of Gaeta during a tour of the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). More than 800 of Gaeta's resi... More

Sailors assigned to the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), French army veterans and guests sail out to Pointe d'Esquillion for a wreath-laying ceremony.

Sailors assigned to the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC...

THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (Aug. 15, 2012) Sailors assigned to the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), French army veterans and guests sail out to Pointe d'Esquillion for a wreath-laying ceremony t... More

Capt. Ted Williams, commanding officer of the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), 2nd from left, and Master Chief Jonathon Carter, the ship's command master chief, 2nd from right, lay a wreath.

Capt. Ted Williams, commanding officer of the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship ...

THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (Aug. 16, 2012) Capt. Ted Williams, commanding officer of the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), 2nd from left, and Master Chief Jonathon Carter, the ship's command mast... More

The CO and CMC of USS Mount Whitney place a wreath on a statue.

The CO and CMC of USS Mount Whitney place a wreath on a statue.

GAETA, Italy (Sep. 04, 2012) Capt. Ted Williams, commanding officer of the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), and Master Chief Jonathon Carter, command master chief of Mount Whitney, place a wr... More

The crew of USS Mount Whitney and embarked U.S. 6th Fleet staff attends morning colors on the flight deck.

The crew of USS Mount Whitney and embarked U.S. 6th Fleet staff attend...

GAETA, Italy (Sep. 11, 2012) The crew of the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) and embarked U.S. 6th Fleet staff attends morning colors on the flight deck of the ship as part of a ceremony to r... More

Sailors aise the national ensign during morning colors on the flight deck.

Sailors aise the national ensign during morning colors on the flight d...

GAETA, Italy (Sep. 11, 2012) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Derek Pitre, left, and Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Douglas Mellon, right, raise the national ensign during morning colors on the... More

Sailors prepare for morning colors on the flight deck.

Sailors prepare for morning colors on the flight deck.

GAETA, Italy (Sep. 11, 2012) Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Douglas Mellon, left, and Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Derek Pitre, right, prepare for morning colors on the flight deck of the a... More

USS Mount Whitney pins new chiefs

USS Mount Whitney pins new chiefs

Chief Master-at-Arms (select) Guy Bratt, left, gives his daughter a kiss during chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). Mount Whitney, homeported in Gaeta, Italy, is the U.S. 6th... More

Sailors aboard the amphibious control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) fight a simulated fire during a basic damage control drill.

Sailors aboard the amphibious control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) ...

GAETA, Italy (Oct. 09, 2012) Sailors aboard the amphibious control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) fight a simulated fire during a basic damage control drill. The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to r... More

Sailors aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) man the rails as the ship arrives in Monaco for a port visit to participate in the Monaco's National Day celebration.

Sailors aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) ...

MONACO, France (Nov. 19, 2012) Sailors aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) man the rails as the ship arrives in Monaco for a port visit to participate in the Monaco's National Day cele... More

Sailors assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) and members of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band march down the streets of Monaco during the Monaco's National Day parade.

Sailors assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC...

MONTE CARLO, Monaco (Nov. 19, 2012) Sailors assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) and members of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band march down the streets of Monaco during the Monaco... More

Lt. Cmdr. Brent Cotton, executive officer of the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), participates in a parade with Mount Whitney Sailors during Monaco's National Day celebration.

Lt. Cmdr. Brent Cotton, executive officer of the amphibious command sh...

MONACO, France (Nov. 19, 2012) Lt. Cmdr. Brent Cotton, executive officer of the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), participates in a parade with Mount Whitney Sailors during Monaco's National D... More

Yeoman 1st Class Chad White, stationed aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), verifies his personal information prior to beginning the Navy-wide chief petty officer advancement exam.

Yeoman 1st Class Chad White, stationed aboard the amphibious command s...

GAETA, Italy (Jan. 17, 2013) Yeoman 1st Class Chad White, stationed aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), verifies his personal information prior to beginning the Navy-wide chief petty ... More

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