Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Robert
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Robert Delacruz takes a look at a student's class work at the TR Yangco Memorial Elementary School. Delacruz is a former student of this school who took the oppor... More
Painting the exterior of the USS Essex
Capt. Brent Canady, commanding officer aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex, helps paint the exterior of the TR Yangco Memorial Elementary School during a friendship-building project. The Essex Expediti... More
CH-46E Helicopter departs flight deck
A Marine CH-46E helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 departs the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), March 11. Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-deplo... More
Two EH-96 Puma helicopters from the Military Sealift
Two EH-96 Puma helicopters from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo ship USNS Richard E. Byrd take turns delivering supplies to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex during an underway reple... More
On the South China Sea - A large ship in the middle of the ocean
The Military Sealift Command dry cargo ship USNS Richard E. Byrd is underway in the South China Sea.
Capt. K.B. Canady, commanding officer of the
Capt. K.B. Canady, commanding officer of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex, holds an all-hands call after a frocking and awards ceremony in the hangar bay. During the ceremony, Commander Ex... More
ESSEX Amphibious Ready Group
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) steams to Okinawa, Japan after a successful Ships Repair Availability. Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is the lead ship of the only forward-de... More
ESSEX Amphibious Ready Group
U.S. Navy aviation boatswain's mates prepare a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262, for takeoff aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2)... More
ESSEX Amphibious Ready Group
Fire Controlman 2nd Class Stephen Woodall (left) and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Kyle Schropp (right), both assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), hoist a Rolling Airframe Mis... More
U.S. Navy Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Stephanie Scott,
U.S. Navy Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Stephanie Scott, foreground, and Culinary Specialist Seaman Joan Clarice Santiago, raise the American flag during morning colors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Es... More
Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Humabon (PF
Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Humabon (PF 11) steams in formation for a photography exercise as a part of exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK 10). Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of the forward... More
The amphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD 9) steams
The amphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD 9) steams in formation for a photography exercise as a part of Balikatan 2010 in the South China Sea March 14, 2010. Balikatan is an annual bilateral training exerc... More
USS Essex action, US Navy Photogrpah
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex, return to Essex during combat rubber raiding craft operations. Essex is part of the... More
Rear Adm. Ron Horton, commander of Logistics Group
Rear Adm. Ron Horton, commander of Logistics Group Western Pacific, passes through sideboys aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex. Essex is part of the forward-deployed Essex amphibious ... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Shana Oltman, fire controlman,
Petty Officer 3rd Class Shana Oltman, fire controlman, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex, uses the cross-chest carry rescue technique to transport Damage Controlman 3rd Class An... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Varilla, logistics specialist,
Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Varilla, logistics specialist, mans the rails aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex as the ship returns from Fall Patrol. Essex is part of the forward-deplo... More
A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter takes off from the flight
A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex as the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Hyuga transits in the background. Essex a... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Elvis Gomez, quartermaster,
Petty Officer 3rd Class Elvis Gomez, quartermaster, right, checks a navigation chart while Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Bell, quartermaster, makes a log entry on the bridge of the forward-deployed amphibious a... More
USS Hopper visits San Francisco
170518-N-RU841-061 SAN FRANCISCO (May 18, 2017) – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) sits pierside during a special port visit to celebrate the ship’s 20th anniversary in the city ... More
170518-N-RU841-003 SAN FRANCISCO (May 18, 2017) – Navy
170518-N-RU841-003 SAN FRANCISCO (May 18, 2017) – Navy Recruiting District San Francisco future Sailors look down a hawsepipe of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70), during a sh... More
SAN BRUNO, Calif. (May 28, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations
SAN BRUNO, Calif. (May 28, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson delivers a speech, during a Memorial Day ceremony, held at the Golden Gate National Cemetery. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Commun... More
The Military Sealift Command dry cargo ship USNS Richard
The Military Sealift Command dry cargo ship USNS Richard E. Byrd makes its approach alongside the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex for an underway replenishment. Essex is the lead ship of the ... More
(From left to right) Republic of the Philippines Navy
(From left to right) Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Dagupan City (LC 551), BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS 36), amphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD 9), the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship US... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked on board the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) rappel from a CH-46E Seaknight helicopter while conducting a fast ro... More
Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Dagupan City
Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Dagupan City (LC 551) steams in formation for a photography exercise as a part of exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK 10). Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of the f... More
Leslie A. Bassett, center, charge'd affaires of the
Leslie A. Bassett, center, charge'd affaires of the U.S. Embassy, congratulates Seaman Marianne Brook during a naturalization ceremony aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex. Bassett is a... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Kurt Bartholomai, boatswain's
Petty Officer 1st Class Kurt Bartholomai, boatswain's mate, a search-and-rescue swimmer assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex, helps Petty Officer 2nd Class Ricky Crumley, aviation ... More
The crew of the forward-deployed amphibious assault
The crew of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex, lead by Senior Chief Personnel Specialist Clint E. Christiansen, marches out to the flight deck to man the rails as the ship returns from Fall... More
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex,
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex, left, transits in formation with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Hyuga. Essex and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is operating o... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Raymond Steele, quartermaster,
Petty Officer 1st Class Raymond Steele, quartermaster, mans the rails aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex as the ship pulls into Fleet Activities Sasebo. Essex is returning to Sasebo a... More
160320-N-RU841-052 MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (March 20,
160320-N-RU841-052 MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (March 20, 2016) – Navy Recruiting District San Francisco's color guard, presents the colors during the playing of the National Anthem at a memorial ceremony on Moffett ... More
170518-N-RU841-051 SAN FRANCISCO (May 18, 2017) – a
170518-N-RU841-051 SAN FRANCISCO (May 18, 2017) – a future Sailor stands at the helm of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) during a ship tour. Hopper is conducting a port visit... More
SAN BRUNO, Calif. (May 28, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations
SAN BRUNO, Calif. (May 28, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson speaks with Navy Recruiting District San Francisco Sailors before administering the oath of enlistment, during a visit to the Gold... More
Two EH-96 Puma helicopters from the Military Sealift
Two EH-96 Puma helicopters from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo ship USNS Richard E. Byrd take turns delivering supplies to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex during an underway reple... More
Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Apolinario
Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS 36) steams in formation for a photography exercise as a part of exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK 10). Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of ... More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Nakinte Noel conducts a
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Nakinte Noel conducts a Planned Maintenance System (PMS) spot check with Executive Officer Capt. David Fluker, on Replenishment at Sea station number three, onboard the forward-deploy... More
Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Apolinario
Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS 36) steams in formation for a photography exercise as a part of exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK 10). Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of ... More
A CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine
A CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 lifts off from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex. Essex is part of the forward-deployed Essex amphibious R... More
A RIM 7P Sea Sparrow missile is fired from the forward
A RIM 7P Sea Sparrow missile is fired from the forward missile launcher aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex. Essex is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group particip... More
Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Allgaier directs tugboats during
Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Allgaier directs tugboats during the special sea and anchor detail aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex as the ship returns from Fall Patrol. Essex is part of the forw... More
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex transits in formation as the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Hyuga transits in the background. Essex and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary U... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) steams
The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) steams in formation for a photography exercise as a part of Balikatan 2010 in the South China Sea March 14, 2010. Balikatan is an annual bilateral training exercise... More
170518-N-RU841-053 SAN FRANCISCO (May 18, 2017) – A
170518-N-RU841-053 SAN FRANCISCO (May 18, 2017) – A future Sailor stands at the helm of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) during a ship tour. Hopper is conducting a port visit... More
SAN BRUNO, Calif. (May 28, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations
SAN BRUNO, Calif. (May 28, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson speaks with Navy Recruiting District San Francisco Sailors during a visit to the Golden Gate National Cemetery on Memorial Day. U.... More
The Military Sealift Command dry cargo ship USNS Richard
The Military Sealift Command dry cargo ship USNS Richard E. Byrd makes its approach alongside the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex for an underway replenishment. Essex is the lead ship of the ... More
(From left to right) Republic of the Philippines Navy
(From left to right) Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Dagupan City (LC 551), BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS 36), amphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD 9), the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship US... More
Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Dagupan City
Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Dagupan City (LC 551) steams in formation for a photography exercise as a part of exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK 10). Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of the f... More
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex is operating off the coast of Kesenuma in support of Operation Tomodachi.
CUPERTINO, Calif. (May 29, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations
CUPERTINO, Calif. (May 29, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson speaks with Navy Recruiting District San Francisco Sailors during a visit to the Apple corporate headquarters. U.S. Navy photo by ... More
AV-8B Harrier, jet aircraft, assigned to Marine Attack
AV-8B Harrier, jet aircraft, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron Two-Eleven (VMA-211), embarked onboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), lands on the flight deck as a part of a dec... More
(From left to right) Republic of the Philippines Navy
(From left to right) Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Dagupan City (LC 551), BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS 36), amphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD 9), Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Humab... More
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex transits in formation with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Hyuga. Essex and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is operating off the ... More
170218-N-RU841-030 SARATOGA, Calif. (February 18, 2017)
170218-N-RU841-030 SARATOGA, Calif. (February 18, 2017) – High school students, competing in a regional SeaPerch competition at West Valley College, work together to navigate their remotely operated vehicle thr... More
CUPERTINO, Calif. (May 29, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations
CUPERTINO, Calif. (May 29, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson speaks to Apple employees during a visit to the company’s corporate headquarters. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Spec... More
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex transits off the coast of northeastern Japan with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Hyuga. Essex and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Uni... More
Captain Daniel Dusek, commanding officer of the
Captain Daniel Dusek, commanding officer of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), gives a tour of Bonhomme Richard's medical bay to Myanmar naval officers. Bonhomme Richard... More
160319-N-RU841-032 SARATOGA, Calif. (March 19, 2016)
160319-N-RU841-032 SARATOGA, Calif. (March 19, 2016) – High school students, competing in a regional SeaPerch competition, navigate their remotely operated vehicle through an obstacle course. SeaPerch is an und... More
An AV-8B Harrier, jet aircraft, assigned to Marine
An AV-8B Harrier, jet aircraft, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron Two-Eleven (VMA-211), embarked onboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), takes off from the flight deck as a part... More
Chief Warant Officer 2 Latonya Wallace, air bosun on
Chief Warant Officer 2 Latonya Wallace, air bosun on board the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), heads down the flight deck to supervise the launch of a CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter,... More
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) steams to Okinawa, Japan, after a successful ship's repair availability. Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is the lead ship of the only forward-... More
Chock and chainmen, assigned to the forward-deployed
Chock and chainmen, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), cross the flight deck to prepare an AH1-W Super Cobra helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Tw... More
Fire Controlman 3rd Class Shane Nichlos (far) and Fire
Fire Controlman 3rd Class Shane Nichlos (far) and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Tan Ngo (near), both assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), guide a Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM... More
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) steams to Okinawa, Japan after a successful Ship’s Repair Availability. Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is the lead ship of the only forward-... More
Boatswains Mate 1st Class Matthew Nelson shows Boatswain's
Boatswains Mate 1st Class Matthew Nelson shows Boatswain's Mate Seaman Recruit Stasha CarsonGreen how to properly perform Planned Maintenance System (PMS) for a life jacket, onboard the forward-deployed amphibi... More
Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Nakinte Noel reviews a Maintenance
Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Nakinte Noel reviews a Maintenance Requirement Card with Executive Officer Capt. David Fluker, during a Planned Maintenance System (PMS) spot check on Replenishment at Sea station numb... More