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A US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) LC 81, from Assault Craft Unit-5 (ACU-5) Detachment, West Pacific, Sasebo, Japan, glides onto a Gogu Beach for the D-Day Mobile Fuel Distribution System (DMFDS) concept demonstration in support of FOAL EAGLE 2000. The DMFDS is a Force Warfighting Lab (FWL) sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) funded project which demonstrates new techniques in the first ever transfer of fuel from the sea to land. FOAL EAGLE is the largest Joint and Combined field training drill conducted annually in South Korea, running from October 25th to November 3rd. About 25,000 U.S. troops (Not shown) will take part in the drill, including active duty, Reserve...

A US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) LC 81, from Assault Craft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) LC 81, from Assault Craft Unit-5 (ACU-5) Detachment, West Pacific, Sasebo, Japan, ... More

A USMC CH-46E (Sea Knight) helicopter from Marine Helicopter Squadron Medium (HMM 262), come in for a landing on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2). Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), held Special Operations Capable Exercises (SOCEX) and spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China

A USMC CH-46E (Sea Knight) helicopter from Marine Helicopter Squadron ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. Ledoux Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

16th Annual Satsukikai Softball Tournament

16th Annual Satsukikai Softball Tournament

Members of the Fleet Activities Sasebo Security Detachment softball team the"Typhoons" exchange bows with their Japanese counterparts during the 16th annual Satsukikai Softball Tournament at Nimitz Park. More t... More

Two USMC CH-46 (Sea Knight) Cargo Helicopters, part of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262), practice landing onto the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit who spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China. China

Two USMC CH-46 (Sea Knight) Cargo Helicopters, part of Marine Medium H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. Ledoux Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), departs from the USS Essex (LHD 2), for a training mission. The US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China

A US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), from the 31st Marine Exped...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. Ledoux Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Three US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's (MEU), waits to exit the rear of the USS Essex (LHD 2) for a training mission. The US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China

Three US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), from the 31st Marine E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Exxes (LHD 2) State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. Ledoux Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), exits the well deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) for a training mission. The US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China

A US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) from the 31st Marine Expedi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. Ledoux Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

During Captain Thomas Parker's change of command for the USS Essex (LHD 2), Command MASTER CHIEF J.D. Cortez presents him with the Commissioning Pennant (and old Navy tradition) while in port at Sasebo, Japan. The US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China. Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China. (USMC photo by Ryan T. LeDoux) (released)

During Captain Thomas Parker's change of command for the USS Essex (LH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. Ledoux Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

US Navy ENSIGN (ENS) Mark Cole, introduces the Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines to the US Marines cleaning weapons on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LPD 2) while in port at Pohang, Korea. The US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China

US Navy ENSIGN (ENS) Mark Cole, introduces the Republic of Korea (ROK)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. Ledoux Release Status: Rel... More

US Marines from Battalion Landing Team (BLT) load into the rear of a US Marine CH-46 (Sea Knight) helicopter to go ashore for their mission during FOAL EAGLE 2000 exercise in Pohang, Korea. US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China

US Marines from Battalion Landing Team (BLT) load into the rear of a U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (ROK) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. L... More

A US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) gets turned around with the help of the Beach MASTER before returning to the USS Essay (LHD 2), off the coast of Tok Sok Ri, Korea. During FOAL EAGLE 2000 exercise US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China

A US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) gets turned around with the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGELE 2000 Base: Tok Sok Ri Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. Ledoux Release Status... More

A US NAVY Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), off loads Light Armored Vehicles (LAV), onto the beach at Tok Sok Ri, Korea. Marines from Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR), Weapons Company, Camp Pendleton, CA., are part of FOAL EGALE 2000 exercise. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China

A US NAVY Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), off loads Light Armored Ve...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Tok Sok Ri Country: Republic Of Korea (ROK) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. Ledoux, Usmc Release S... More

US Navy Captain (CAPT) F. Lee Touchberry, watches carefully as US Marine Corps Colonel (COL), James Lowe, Commanding Officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes a bite from the Marine Corps 225th birthday cake. The officers are on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2), while in Hong Kong, China. US Marine and Naval Forces Unit spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China

US Navy Captain (CAPT) F. Lee Touchberry, watches carefully as US Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Hong Kong Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. Ledoux Re... More

Navy Captain Richard C. Hill, III, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, addresses the audience at a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the official opening of Building 200, the new Public Works and Safety Departments headquarters

Navy Captain Richard C. Hill, III, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: FLTIMAGFACPAC Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Andrew D. Wiskow, USN Release Status: Released t... More

During the 108th anniversary celebration of CHIEF PETTY Officers (CPO) in the United States Navy, CPOs in Sasebo, Japan, stand at attention and salute the colors

During the 108th anniversary celebration of CHIEF PETTY Officers (CPO)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: FLTIMAGFACPAC Scene Camera Operator: PO3 Andrew D. Wiskow, USN Release Status: Released t... More

US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Walter F. Doran, Commander in Charge US Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), speaks about the ongoing positive relationship between the USN, the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), and citizens of Sasebo City, Japan (JPN), during a luncheon held at Fleet Activities Sasebo's (FAS) Harbor View Club in Japan

US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Walter F. Doran, Commander in Charge US Pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jonathan R. Kulp, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

US Navy (USN) Signalman Richard Cote, Beach MASTER Unit One, Sasebo, Japan, guides a US Marine Corps (USMC) High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) off a USN Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) on to the beach at Inner Apra Harbor, Guam. Beach MASTER Unit One is taking part in Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2003

US Navy (USN) Signalman Richard Cote, Beach MASTER Unit One, Sasebo, J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: US Naval Forces, Marianas State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Steve Cline, USAF Release Status:... More

Military Child Month, US Navy Photogrpah

Military Child Month, US Navy Photogrpah

Military parents from Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo enjoy a picnic with their children at the Child Development Center during a Month of the Military Child celebration. The CDC is recognizing children with... More

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1631, assigned to Assault Craft Unit One (ACU 1), prepares to pull into the well deck of the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2) at Sasebo Harbor, Japan (JPN). Over looking the LCU is the ESSEXs MK 15 Phalanx Close-In weapons System (CWIS). The ESSEX is currently participating in Amphibious Specialty Training (AST), certifying the well deck for operations

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1631, assigned to Assault...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Marvin E. Thompson Jr., Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

US Navy (USN) Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1631, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1 (ACU-1), Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) Coronado, California (CA), prepares to pull into the well deck of the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2) at Sasebo Harbor, Japan (JPN). The ESSEX is currently participating in Amphibious Specialty Training (AST), certifying the well deck for operations

US Navy (USN) Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1631, assigned to Assault C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian P. Biller, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

Aerial starboard bow view of the USN Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2) underway in the Pacific Ocean en route to the Philippine Island of Leyte, to provide much needed humanitarian assistance for the victims of a devastating landslide as part of the Forward Deployed, Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), the Navy's only forward-deployed amphibious force, out of Sasebo, Japan

Aerial starboard bow view of the USN Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D. Kennedy, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) John K. Holloman (foreground) and USN HM3 Leonard H. Ray, inventory medical supplies aboard the Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), while enroute to the Philippine Island of Leyte, to provide much needed humanitarian assistance for the victims of a devastating landslide, as part of the Forward Deployed, Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), the Navy's only forward-deployed amphibious force, out of Sasebo, Japan

US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) John K. Holloman (fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Scene Camera Operator: JO2(Sw) Brian P. Biller, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Commander, US 7th Fleet, US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Jonathan Greenert, Commander, US 7th Fleet, addresses USN Sailors and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines on the flight deck of the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2), at Sasebo, Japan. VADM Greenert visited the ship to thank crew members for an outstanding spring patrol and positive impact made while participating in exercise BALIKATAN '06 and relief efforts in Southern Leyte in the Philippines

Commander, US 7th Fleet, US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Jonathan Gr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Marvin Thompson Jr, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Jonathan Greenert, Commander, US 7th Fleet, addresses USN Sailors and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines on the flight deck of the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2), at Sasebo, Japan. VADM Greenert visited the ship to thank crew members for an outstanding spring patrol and positive impact made while participating in exercise BALIKATAN '06 and relief efforts in Southern Leyte in the Philippines

US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Jonathan Greenert, Commander, US 7th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Adam R. Cole, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC-58) amphibious landing craft from the Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU 5), Detachment Western Pacific, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, lands at a beach at Hat Yao, Thailand (THA), to offload equipment and personnel during the 25th Anniversary of the annual US/Thai EXERCISE COBRA GOLD 2006. COBRA GOLD is a combined annual joint training designed to promote regional stability and security in the Pacific Region. The joint training also helps strengthen relationships between services and cross-cultural understanding among participating nations

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC-58) amphibious landing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hat Yao Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

US Navy (USN) CHIEF Warrant Officer (CWO) Anthony T. Gilbert (left), Officer in Charge of the Beachmaster Unit One (BU-1), Detachment Western Pacific, Sasebo, Japan, speaks with a member of the Royal Thailand Navy (RTN) during the annual US/Thai EXERCISE COBRA GOLD 2006 at Hat Yao, Thiland (THA). This year is the 25th anniversary of COBRA GOLD, a combined annual joint training exercise aimed at developing interoperability, strengthening relationships between services and developing cross-cultural understanding among participating nations

US Navy (USN) CHIEF Warrant Officer (CWO) Anthony T. Gilbert (left), O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hat Yao Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) amphibious landing craft from the Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), Detachment Western Pacific, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, offloads a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and equipment from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) during the annual US/Thai EXERCISE COBRA GOLD 2006 at Hat Yao, Thailand (THA). This year is the 25th anniversary of COBRA GOLD, a combined annual joint training exercise aimed at developing interoperability, strengthening relationships between services and developing cross-cultural understanding among participating nations

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) amphibious landing cr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hat Yao Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC-58) amphibious craft from the Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU 5), Detachment Western Pacific, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, lands at a beach in Hat Yao, Thailand (THA), to offload equipment and personnel during the annual US/Thai EXERCISE COBRA GOLD 2006. This year is the 25th anniversary of COBRA GOLD, a combined annual joint training exercise aimed at developing interoperability, strengthening relationships between services and developing cross-cultural understanding among participating nations

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC-58) amphibious craft f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hat Yao Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

US Navy (USN) CHIEF Warrant Officer (CWO) Anthony T. Gilbert (left), Officer in Charge of the Beachmaster Unit One (BU-1), Detachment Western Pacific, Sasebo, Japan, shows members of the Royal Thailand Navy (RTN) packets of Meals Ready To Eat during the annual US/Thai EXERCISE COBRA GOLD 2006 at Hat Yao, Thailand (THA). This year is the 25th anniversary of COBRA GOLD, a combined annual joint training exercise aimed at developing interoperability, strengthening relationships between services and developing cross-cultural understanding among participating nations

US Navy (USN) CHIEF Warrant Officer (CWO) Anthony T. Gilbert (left), O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hat Yao Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the USN Assault Craft Unit One (ACU 1), Detachment Western Pacific, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, perform precision anchorage aboard their Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1651 during the annual EXERCISE COBRA GOLD 2006 in the Gulf of Thailand (THA). This year is the 25th anniversary of COBRA GOLD, a combined annual joint training exercise aimed at developing interoperability, strengthening relationships between services and developing cross-cultural understanding among participating nations

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the USN Assault Craft Unit One (ACU 1), Det...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Landng Craft Utility (LCU) 1651 Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

US Navy (USN) Boatswain's Mate Third Class (BM3) Hiroaki Fujita (bottom right) from the Assault Craft Unit 1 (ACU-1), Detachment Western Pacific, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, gives local Thai media a tour in the well deck of USN Dock Landing Ship (LSD) USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49) during the annual US/Thai EXERCISE COBRA GOLD 2006 in the Gulf of Thailand (THA). COBRA GOLD is a combined annual joint training exercise aimed at developing interoperability, strengthening relationships between services and developing cross-cultural understanding among participating nations

US Navy (USN) Boatswain's Mate Third Class (BM3) Hiroaki Fujita (botto...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 1ST Class Felipe Gallegos, Mineman 1ST Class holds his daughter after the arrival of the USN Avenger Class Mine Countermeasures Vessel USS PATRIOT (MCM 7) to its forward deployed homeport in Sasebo, Japan. The PATRIOT and embarked Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 (EODMU-5), Detachment 51 (Det-51) concluded a three-month deployment throughout Southeast Asia under Commander, Task Force 76 (CTF-76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Adam R. Cole) (Released)

US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 1ST Class Felipe Gallegos, Mineman 1ST Cla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Adam R. Cole, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Avenger Class Mine Countermeasures Vessel USS PATRIOT (MCM 7) man the rails as the ship docks into its forward deployed homeport in Sasebo, Japan (JPN). The USS PATRIOT (MCM 7) and embarked Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 (EODMU-5), Detachment 51 (Det-51) concluded a three-month deployment throughout Southeast Asia under Commander, Task Force 76 (CTF-76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Adam R. Cole) (Released)

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Avenger Class Mine Countermeasure...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Adam R. Cole, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

US Navy (USN) Vice Adm. Terrance Etnyre (right), Commander Naval Surface Forces, speaks with USN PETTY Officer 3rd Class Francisco J. Degollado, Yeoman 3rd Class (SW) following a luncheon held by the Sasebo Chapter of the Surface Navy Association on base, Sasebo, Japan (JPN). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class (SW) Brian P. Biller) (Released)

US Navy (USN) Vice Adm. Terrance Etnyre (right), Commander Naval Surfa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Brian Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

060727-N-5067K-087 (Jul. 27, 2006)US Navy (USN) Vice Adm. Terrence T. Etnrye (left) Commander (CO), Naval Surface Forces (COMNAVSURFOR), exchanges gifts with Vice Adm. Yoji Koda (right), Commander (CO), Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Sasebo District Headquarters at Sasebo, Japan (JPN), to reaffirm unity and commitment to maritime security . U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST First Class Michael D. Kennedy (RELEASED)

060727-N-5067K-087 (Jul. 27, 2006)US Navy (USN) Vice Adm. Terrence T. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo State: Nagasaki Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Michael D. Kennedy, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

US Navy (USN) Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre, CMDR., Naval Surface Forces during a meeting in the wardroom regarding the Surface Force Enterprise Vision in the wardroom aboard the USN Docking Ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49). Sasebo, Japan (JPN). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class (SW) Brian P. Biller) (Released)

US Navy (USN) Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre, CMDR., Naval Surface Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Brian P. Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

US Navy (USN) Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre, CMDR., Naval Surface Forces after a meeting regarding the Surface Force Enterprise Vision enjoys lunch in the wardroom aboard the USN Docking Ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49). Sasebo, Japan (JPN). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class (SW) Brian P. Biller) (Released)

US Navy (USN) Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre, CMDR., Naval Surface Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Brian P. Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

US Navy (USN) Docking Ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49) Commanding Officer CMDR. Marlin C. Anthony (left) presents a plaque from the ship to Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre, CMDR., Naval Surface Forces (right). Sasebo, Japan (JPN). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class (SW) Brian P. Biller) (Released)

US Navy (USN) Docking Ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49) Commanding Offic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Brian P. Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

US Navy (USN) Docking Ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49) Commanding Officer CMDR. Marlin C. Anthony (left) and USN Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre, CMDR., Naval Surface Forces (right) after a meeting regarding the Surface Force Enterprise Vision. Both officers and staff enjoyed lunch in the wardroom aboard ship. Sasebo, Japan (JPN). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class (SW) Brian P. Biller) (Released)

US Navy (USN) Docking Ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49) Commanding Offic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Brian P. Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

060730-N-4124C-005 (July 30, 2006)US Navy (USN) Sailors from Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan (JPN), paint the railings at Kasuga Yochien School in Sasebo as part of a community service project. They also built a small deck complete with an umbrella at the school's playground during this project sponsored by Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Single-Sailor Program Reality Check.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Adam R. Cole (RELEASED)

060730-N-4124C-005 (July 30, 2006)US Navy (USN) Sailors from Fleet Act...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Adam R. Cole, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

060801-N-5067K-061 (Aug. 1, 2006)US Navy (USN) CAPT. Martin J. Keaney (right), Commanding Officer, USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2), receives a gift from Command MASTER CHIEF William T. Etherton, representing the ESSEX CHIEF PETTY Officers Association (CPOA), during a Change of Command Ceremony. Forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan (JPN), the ESSEX is home to elements of Amphibious Squadron 11 (PHIBRON 11) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).U.S. photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class Michael D. Kennedy (RELEASED)

060801-N-5067K-061 (Aug. 1, 2006)US Navy (USN) CAPT. Martin J. Keaney ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Michael D. Kennedy, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Mine Sweep Ship MSC UKUSHIMA (686) sits moored at Sasebo Harbor, Japan, as Typhoon Shanshan approaches the area. Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo set Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness (TCCOR) 1-E (emergency) as the storm made landfall fifteen miles west of the base with wind gusts reaching 75 mph. U.S. Navy ships sortie out of the area to avoid damage from the incoming typhoon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Ryan C. McGinley) (Released)

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Mine Sweep Ship MSC UKUSHIMA ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fleet Actvities Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Ryan C. Mcginley, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

A Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) fires during a Pre-Aim Calibration testing onboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2) in the Pacific Ocean on Oct. 1, 2006. CIWS is the self-defense system that combines a .20 mm Gatling gun with search and tracking radar to provide surface ships with terminal defense against anti-ship missiles. ESSEX is the Navy's only forward-deployed amphibious assault ship and is the flagship for the Essex Expeditionary Strike Group out of Sasebo, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Jhoan M. Montolio) (Released)

A Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) fires during a Pre-Aim Calibration tes...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jhoan M. Montolio, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. Navy LT. CMDR. Jon Grant and his wife enter the 2006 Navy Ball at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo. The ceremony celebrated the NavyΘs 231st birthday and featured remarks by keynote speaker, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan, Rear Adm. James D. Kelly. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Ryan C. McGinley) (Released)

U.S. Navy LT. CMDR. Jon Grant and his wife enter the 2006 Navy Ball at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: COMMANDER, FLEET ACTIVITIES SASE Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Ryan C. Mcginley, USN Release... More

U.S. Navy Machine Repairman Second Class (Surface Warfare) Nathan W. Bantz simulates releasing Aqueous Foam Forming Film outside the main space where a class bravo fire was reported during a fire drill on board the Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship USS TORTUGA (LSD 46) on Oct. 20, 2006. The TORTUGA is currently conducting classroom damage control classes and running early morning drills during the Ship's Readiness and Availability period to master their skills on damage control while on station at Sasebo, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class David J. Ham) (Released)

U.S. Navy Machine Repairman Second Class (Surface Warfare) Nathan W. B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tortuga (LSD 46) Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 David J. Ham, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

Jennifer Tonder (right), a teacher's aide for a 3rd-4th grade multi-age class, discusses the various books available to a student from the Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) grant, given to Sasebo Elementary School, at Sasebo, Japan. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jeff Johnstone) (Released)

Jennifer Tonder (right), a teacher's aide for a 3rd-4th grade multi-ag...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sesebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: COMMANDER, FLEET ACTIVITIES SASE Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jeff A. Johnstone, USN Releas... More

Sailors of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) are gathered to partake in a ceremony honoring the foundation anniversary of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (SDF) at the JMSDF headquarters, at Sasebo, Japan. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Adam R. Cole) (Released)

Sailors of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) are gather...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: COMMANDER, FLEET ACTIVITIES SASE Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Adam R. Cole, USN Release Sta... More

U.S. Navy Friendship Association President and Retired Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Vice Adm. Makoto Yamamoto (left), presents U.S. Navy Command MASTER CHIEF Marcos F. Sibal, assigned to Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, with a plaque for his accomplishments and friendship with the Japanese community and the JMSDF, during an awards ceremony held at the Trinity Hotel in Yokosuka, Japan, on Nov. 22, 2006. MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer Marcos was honored along with three other U.S. Sailor and four JMSDF Sailors. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class Paul J. Phelps) (Released)

U.S. Navy Friendship Association President and Retired Japan Maritime ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokosuka State: Kanagawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Paul J. Phelps, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

The U.S. Navy Amphibious Command Ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19) sends a pallet across the hot line to the Military Sealift Command Mars Class Combat Stores Ship USNS SAN JOSE (T-AFS 7) during a nighttime replenishment at sea. The BLUE RIDGE is the flagship for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet. Task Force 76 is headquartered at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, with an operating detachment in Sasebo, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST First Class Keith A. Bryska (Released)

The U.S. Navy Amphibious Command Ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19) sends a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Keith Bryska, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

U.S. Navy (USN) Avenger Class Mine Countermeasures Ship USS GUARDIAN (MCM 5), Sailors, USN Mineman 3rd Class Timothy A. Markham, USN Mineman 3rd Class Justin C. Tassey, USN Mineman 3rd Class Andrew Fillpbrown and USN Mineman 2nd Class (SW) Jason D. Ortner, are in the sprit of the season as they continue to construct a simulated Christmas tree on the bow of their ship with Christmas lights on Dec. 10, 2006, preparing it for the arrival of Christmas day and the New Year while in port at Sasebo, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by LT. Ken Shade) (Released)

U.S. Navy (USN) Avenger Class Mine Countermeasures Ship USS GUARDIAN (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Guardian (MCM 5) Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LT. Ken Shade, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

U.S. Navy LT. CMDR. Steven H. DeMoss, Commanding Officer, Avenger Class Mine Countermeasures Ship USS GUARDIAN (MCM 5), reads newly frocked petty officers their new responsibilities of wearing the crow. The Sasebo, Japan-based GUARDIAN is serving under Task Force (CTF) 76. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Second Class Adam R. Cole) (Released)

U.S. Navy LT. CMDR. Steven H. DeMoss, Commanding Officer, Avenger Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Guardian (MCM 5) Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Adam R. Cole, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

The oldest and youngest crewmembers of U.S. Navy Avenger Class Mine Countermeasures Ship USS GUARDIAN (MCM 5) cut a birthday cake honoring the ship's 17th birthday on Dec. 13, 2006. The Sasebo, Japan-based GUARDIAN is serving under Task Force (CTF) 76. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Second Class Adam R. Cole) (Released)

The oldest and youngest crewmembers of U.S. Navy Avenger Class Mine Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Guardian (MCM 5) Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Adam R. Cole, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

U.S. Navy Postal Clerk 3rd Class Justin Gray, a Sailor forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan, helps a Japanese child unwrap a gift during a visit to the Koyoryo Children's Home. Sasebo's Junior Sailor Association (JSA) delivered toys and holiday cheer as well as playing sports with the kids. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Adam R. Cole) (Released)

U.S. Navy Postal Clerk 3rd Class Justin Gray, a Sailor forward-deploye...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: COMMANDER, FLEET ACTIVITIES SASE Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Adam R. Cole, USN Release Sta... More

U.S. Navy Engineman 3rd Class Kwamie Corridon, a forward-deployed Sailor based in Sasebo, Japan, helps a Japanese child make a Christmas tree ornament during a visit to the Koyoryo Children's Home made by the Sasebo Junior Sailor Association (JSA). Sasebo's junior Sailors delivered toys and holiday cheer to the home made up of children without parents or whose parents can no longer support them. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Adam R. Cole) (Released)

U.S. Navy Engineman 3rd Class Kwamie Corridon, a forward-deployed Sail...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: COMMANDER, FLEET ACTIVITIES SASE Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Adam R. Cole, USN Release Sta... More

Navy-wide Advancement Exam

Navy-wide Advancement Exam

Master-at-Arms Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian A. Cotton, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), fills in test answers for test cycle 196 during the Navy-wide Advancement Exam aboard a berthing ba... More

Navy-wide Advancement Exam

Navy-wide Advancement Exam

Master-at-Arms Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian A. Cotton, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), fills in test answers for test cycle 196 during the Navy-wide Advancement Exam aboard a berthing ba... More

Sailors Complete Fall Patrol 2007

Sailors Complete Fall Patrol 2007

Petty Officer 1st Class Wyeth S. Daniel, hospital corpsman and fellow Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) man the rails after a successful completion of Fall Patrol 2007. Essex is the... More

Sailors Participate in Mochitsuki

Sailors Participate in Mochitsuki

Capt. Troy Hart, amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) executive officer, and Cmdr. Ryuji Yamada, aviation and executive officer, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144), participa... More

USS Essex, US Navy Photogrpah

USS Essex, US Navy Photogrpah

A forklift from the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) unloads supplies from Landing Craft Utility 1631. Essex is the lead ship in the Essex Expeditionary Strike Group and serves as the flagship for Task... More

USS Harpers Ferry conducts Spring Patrol 2008

USS Harpers Ferry conducts Spring Patrol 2008

Combat rubber raiding crafts return to dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry during Spring Patrol 2008 Blue-Green workups being conducted in the vicinity of Okinawa, Japan. Harpers Ferry is assigned to the Essex ... More

Marines move away from an SA-330 Puma helicopter during

Marines move away from an SA-330 Puma helicopter during

Marines move away from an SA-330 Puma helicopter during a vertical replenishment aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex with the Military Sealift Command combat stores ship USNS Niagara Falls. The Essex E... More

USS Harpers Ferry unloads equipment off Okinawa

USS Harpers Ferry unloads equipment off Okinawa

A landing craft air cushioned assigned to Beach Master Unit 5 Western Pacific brings Marine equipment from the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry during the offload of personnel and... More

Fleet Activities Sasebo holds motorcycle course

Fleet Activities Sasebo holds motorcycle course

Yasunaga Mashuhiro of the Nagasaki Prefecture Mobile Traffic Unit critiques Sailors and Marines during a basic motorcycle rider's safety course taught by Japanese police at Fleet Activities Sasebo. The course t... More

Sasebo Sailors ride the road safely

Sasebo Sailors ride the road safely

Yasunaga Mashuhiro of the Nagasaki Prefecture Mobile Traffic Unit critiques Sailors and Marines during a basic motorcycle rider's safety course taught by Japanese police at Fleet Activities Sasebo. The course t... More

USS Essex Sailors prepare for Cobra Gold 2008

USS Essex Sailors prepare for Cobra Gold 2008

Master Chief Petty Officer John Reinheart and Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Ritze remove a coolant duct to be cleaned aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex. Essex is preparing for Cobra Gold 2008, a mi... More

Sailors assigned to Fleet Activities Sasebo stand in

Sailors assigned to Fleet Activities Sasebo stand in

Sailors assigned to Fleet Activities Sasebo stand in ranks during a service dress white uniform inspection by commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Capt. Francis Xavier Martin.

The amphibious assault ship USS Essex at anchor in

The amphibious assault ship USS Essex at anchor in

The amphibious assault ship USS Essex at anchor in the Gulf of Thailand. Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed U.S. expeditionary strike group and is participating in Cobra Gold 2008, a joint mili... More

A Marine MH-53 helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium

A Marine MH-53 helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium

A Marine MH-53 helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, takes off May 8, 2008 from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex. Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-depl... More

Seaman Chris Smith, assigned to Beachmaster Unit 1,

Seaman Chris Smith, assigned to Beachmaster Unit 1,

Seaman Chris Smith, assigned to Beachmaster Unit 1, directs a Humvee as it departs Landing Craft Utility 1627. The LCU is transporting elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit ashore from the amphibious a... More

The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex

The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex

The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex conducts a replenishment at sea with USNS Walter S. Diehl. USS Juneau and USS Mustin are also part of the RAS evolution. Essex is the lead ship of the fo... More

Mail call about the USS Essex

Mail call about the USS Essex

Postal Clerk 3rd Class Gloria Pearson, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex, sorts through bags of mail received while underway. The Essex Expeditionary Strike Group is steaming to... More

Lt. Cmdr Kevi Christopher of Fleet Surgical Team Seven

Lt. Cmdr Kevi Christopher of Fleet Surgical Team Seven

Lt. Cmdr Kevi Christopher of Fleet Surgical Team Seven performs an out patient surgical procedure on a Marine onboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex March 10, while at sea The Essex Expe... More

Petty Officer 3rd Class Cedric McMillian from Austell,

Petty Officer 3rd Class Cedric McMillian from Austell,

Petty Officer 3rd Class Cedric McMillian from Austell, Ga., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex, makes adjustments to the boiler in one of the ship's main engineering spaces. The ... More

New York-native Sailor keeps the USS Essex steaming ahead

New York-native Sailor keeps the USS Essex steaming ahead

Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Rodriguez from Bronx, N.Y., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex, makes adjustments to the ship's service turbine generators in one of the ship's ma... More

Lt. j.g. James Driscol, material officer aboard USS

Lt. j.g. James Driscol, material officer aboard USS

Lt. j.g. James Driscol, material officer aboard USS Essex, and GySgt. Gerald Campbell, assigned to the Combat Cargo department aboard Essex, count pallets and boxes of 5-gallen water bags for possible humanitar... More

Marines attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit

Marines attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit

Marines attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit fill water bladders with fresh water to help aid victims of Cyclone Nargis aboard the USS Essex, May 11. The Essex Expeditionary Group is steaming to suppo... More

Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit

Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit

Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fill water bladders with fresh water for possible delivery to victims of Cyclone Nargis aboard the USS Essex, May 11. The Essex Amphibious Ready Grou... More

Marines attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit

Marines attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit

Marines attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit fill water bladders with fresh water to help aid victims of Cyclone Nargis aboard the USS Essex May 11. The Essex Expeditionary Group is steaming to suppor... More

Hospital corpsmen inventory field medical supplies

Hospital corpsmen inventory field medical supplies

Hospital corpsmen inventory field medical supplies onboard USS Essex. The Essex Expeditionary Group is steaming to support a potential humanitarian assistance tasking in the wake of Cyclone Nargis.

A MH-60S Nighthawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Squadron

A MH-60S Nighthawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Squadron

A MH-60S Nighthawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Squadron Island Knights prepares to leave the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex. The Essex Expeditionary Strike Group is steamin... More

Cargo handlers onboard USS Essex (LHD 2) conduct cargo

Cargo handlers onboard USS Essex (LHD 2) conduct cargo

Cargo handlers onboard USS Essex (LHD 2) conduct cargo hook training with a CH-46E Sea Knight attached to the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 265. The Essex Group is steaming to support a potential huma... More

USS Essex Sailor makes preparations for possible Burma relief mission

USS Essex Sailor makes preparations for possible Burma relief mission

Seaman Rubie Ana Geronimo from Las Vega, Nevada, assigned to USS Essex, bends metal in support of humanitarian mission. The Essex Group is steaming to support a potential humanitarian assistance tasking in the... More

USS Essex Sailors Train for the Unthinkable

USS Essex Sailors Train for the Unthinkable

Sailors aboard USS Essex man a fire hose and advance towards a simulated aircraft fire in the ship's hangar bay. The Essex Group is steaming to support a potential humanitarian assistance tasking in the wake of... More

Marines and Sailors prepare water for possible Nargis relief mission

Marines and Sailors prepare water for possible Nargis relief mission

Sailors and Marines onboard USS Essex work together to fill water bladders in support to provide potential humanitarian assistance tasking in the wake of Cyclone Nargis.

USS Essex stand by to aid Burma

USS Essex stand by to aid Burma

Sailors aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) move pallet of supplies into the hangar bay during an underway replenishment with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group... More

101 Critical Days of Summer Safety begins with 5k

101 Critical Days of Summer Safety begins with 5k

Task Force 76, Command Master Chief Donald L. Acker crosses the finish line with his son during a 5k run to promote the Navy's 101 Critical Days of Summer Safety. The event kicked off a safety campaign geared t... More

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathon Baxter, damage controlman,

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathon Baxter, damage controlman,

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathon Baxter, damage controlman, directs a firefighting demonstration during Gator Cruise 2008 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex. Sailors assigned to Essex welcomed aboard ... More

USS Essex, US Navy Photogrpah

USS Essex, US Navy Photogrpah

Matthew Small, aviation boatswain's mate (handling), from Piggott, Ark. assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex, looks out across the ship's flight deck from a mobile firefighting vehicle.

Two EH-96 Puma helicopters from the Military Sealift

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

Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin Davis, from Knoxville,

Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin Davis, from Knoxville,

Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin Davis, from Knoxville, Tenn., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex, sorts bags of mail in the ship's hangar bay during an underway replenishment. Esse... More

USS Essex sideboys await arrival of U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines

USS Essex sideboys await arrival of U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines

Sideboys aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex await the arrival of the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Kenney. Kenney visited Essex during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2008, a... More

A young Filipino student looks on as Sailors from the

A young Filipino student looks on as Sailors from the

A young Filipino student looks on as Sailors from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex unload boxes of supplies during a community relations project at the New Cabalan Elementary School. Essex... More

Standing guard in front of Smash Mouth

Standing guard in front of Smash Mouth

Petty Officer 3rd Class Christina K. Quinlivan stands guard in front of the stage during a Smash Mouth concert at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo. The concert is part of a Commander Navy Installations Comman... More

Capt. K.B. Canady, commanding officer of the

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

Taking care of a missle launcher

Taking care of a missle launcher

Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex download a Rolling Airframe Missile Launcher. Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed Expeditionary Strike Group and serves... More

USS Essex in Japan, US Navy Photogrpah

USS Essex in Japan, US Navy Photogrpah

Sailors from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex receive bags of cookies from United Service Organization volunteers. More than 200 USO volunteers baked 6,000 cookies for Sailors aboard ships... More

The Navy's forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) pulls out from Sasebo.

The Navy's forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers F...

SASEBO, Japan (Sep. 23, 2009) The Navy's forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) pulls out from Sasebo. USS Harpers Ferry is participating in the Amphibious Landing Exercise (PH... More

ESSEX Amphibious Ready Group

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

ESSEX Amphibious Ready Group

ESSEX Amphibious Ready Group

The daughter of Chief Fire Controlman Robert Keith, ascends a ladder to observe flight operations aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex during the 2010 Gator Cruise. The Gator Cruise ena... More

Seaman Daniel Marks shows a naval firefighting thermal

Seaman Daniel Marks shows a naval firefighting thermal

Seaman Daniel Marks shows a naval firefighting thermal imager to Chief Petty Officer Shuuji Ochiai, assigned to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, during a tour aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assaul... More

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