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Sailors and Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) load equipment aboard the amphibious transport dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).

Sailors and Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 19, 2011) Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Juan Jimenez, right, and Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Lindsey K. Lagrone, both assigned to the aircraft intermediate maintenance department... More

USS Harpers Ferry arrives in Sasebo

USS Harpers Ferry arrives in Sasebo

U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan (Sep. 10, 2002) USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) arrives in her new homeport of Sasebo, Japan, and will relieve the forward based amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 4... More

Gordon R. England, Secretary of the Navy, visits with Sailors stationed aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a holiday visit to the region.

Gordon R. England, Secretary of the Navy, visits with Sailors statione...

Central Command Area of Responsibility (Nov. 28, 2003) Gordon R. England, Secretary of the Navy, visits with Sailors stationed aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a holiday vi... More

Landing Craft Air Cushion Eight Two (LCAC 82) assigned to Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5) stationed in Camp Pendleton Calif., prepares to pull into the well deck of the Amphibious Dock Landing Ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).

Landing Craft Air Cushion Eight Two (LCAC 82) assigned to Assault Craf...

Kenya, Africa (Jan. 05, 2004) Landing Craft Air Cushion Eight Two (LCAC 82) assigned to Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5) stationed in Camp Pendleton Calif., prepares to pull into the well deck of the Amphibious ... More

Sailors �man the rails� aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) as the ship transits San Diego Bay.

Sailors �man the rails� aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu...

San Diego, Calif. (Mar. 09, 2004) Sailors man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) as the ship transits San Diego Bay as it returns from deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Free... More

Sailors �man the rails� aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) as the ship transits San Diego Bay.

Sailors �man the rails� aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu...

San Diego, Calif. (Mar. 09, 2004) Sailors man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) as the ship transits San Diego Bay as she returns from deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Fre... More

Seaman Ernesto Telly assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS Duluth (LPD 6) stands by to help the amphibious transport dock USS Ogden (LPD 5) as it approaches the pier

Seaman Ernesto Telly assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS Dul...

San Diego (Mar. 09, 2004) Seaman Ernesto Telly assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS Duluth (LPD 6) stands by to help the amphibious transport dock USS Ogden (LPD 5) as it approaches the pier following ... More

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) sails past downtown San Diego, Calif. on its way to loved ones waiting pier side at Naval Base San Diego.

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) sails past do...

Coronado, Calif. (Mar. 09, 2004) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) sails past downtown San Diego, Calif. on its way to loved ones waiting pier side at Naval Base San Diego. Five San Diego... More

A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), assigned to the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), kicks up sea spray during a demonstration of its capabilities.

A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), assigned to the dock landing ship...

San Diego (Oct. 01, 2005) A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), assigned to the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), kicks up sea spray during a demonstration of its capabilities during the Sea and Air Par... More

 A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), currently assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), demonstrates its capabilities in San Diego Harbor.

A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), currently assigned to the amphib...

San Diego (Oct. 01, 2005) A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), currently assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), demonstrates its capabilities in San Diego Harbor during the Sea an... More

The dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) underway off the coast of Southern California.

The dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) underway off the coast o...

Pacific Ocean (Nov. 09, 2005) The dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) underway off the coast of Southern California. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Regina L. Brown File# 051109-N-3285B-124

The guided missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73), amphibious transport dock USS Ogden (LPD 5) and dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) sail through the Pacific Ocean in formation.

The guided missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73), amphibious transpor...

Pacific Ocean (Dec. 13, 2005) The guided missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73), amphibious transport dock USS Ogden (LPD 5) and dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) sail through the Pacific Ocean in forma... More

The guided missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73), the amphibious transport dock USS Ogden (LPD 5) and the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) conduct formation maneuvers in the Pacific Ocean.

The guided missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73), the amphibious tran...

Pacific Ocean (Dec. 13, 2005) The guided missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73), the amphibious transport dock USS Ogden (LPD 5) and the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) conduct formation maneuvers in ... More

Sailors assigned to dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepare to board an Iranian dhow.

Sailors assigned to dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepare ...

Persian Gulf (May. 07, 2006) Sailors assigned to dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepare to board an Iranian dhow after the vessel called for assistance for an injured crew member. A Navy corpsman fro... More

Sailors assigned to dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepare to board an Iranian dhow after the vessel called for assistance for an injured crew member.

Sailors assigned to dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepare ...

Persian Gulf (May. 07, 2006) Sailors assigned to dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepare to board an Iranian dhow after the vessel called for assistance for an injured crew member. A Navy corpsman fro... More

Sailors assigned to dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepare to board an Iranian dhow.

Sailors assigned to dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepare ...

Persian Gulf (May. 07, 2006) Sailors assigned to dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepare to board an Iranian dhow after the vessel called for assistance for an injured crew member. A Navy corpsman fro... More

Sailors man the rails aboard the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as it pulls in its homeport at Naval Base San Diego.

Sailors man the rails aboard the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD...

San Diego (Aug. 16, 2006) Sailors man the rails aboard the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as it pulls in its homeport at Naval Base San Diego. Germantown, part of Expeditionary Strike Group Three (E... More

Sailors stationed aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) teach midshipmen the proper way to handle a fire hose.

Sailors stationed aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) tea...

SAN DIEGO (Jul. 18, 2007) Sailors stationed aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) teach midshipmen the proper way to handle a fire hose. Approximately 80 Midshipmen from universities across the U.S. ... More

Dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73), part of the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA1) battle group, take evasive maneuvers in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

Dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and guided-missile cruiser U...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 17, 2007) Dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73), part of the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA1) battle group, take evasive maneuv... More

AV-8B Harriers line the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) while dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and other members of Tarawa battle group follow closely behind.

AV-8B Harriers line the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Tar...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 18, 2007) AV-8B Harriers line the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) while dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and other members of Tarawa battle group follow cl... More

An MH-60S Seahawk prepares to land aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) while underway in the Pacific Ocean.

An MH-60S Seahawk prepares to land aboard dock landing ship USS German...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2007) An MH-60S Seahawk prepares to land aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) while underway in the Pacific Ocean. Germantown is part of Tarawa Expeditionary Strike Group and... More

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), in the distance, passes the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) as dawn breaks.

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), in the dista...

MIDDLE EAST (Dec. 29, 2007) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), in the distance, passes the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) as dawn breaks. The Tarawa Expeditionary Strike Group... More

Boat units attached to Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron (NCWRON) 21 provide security at Shuaybah Port as the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) pulls out of port.

Boat units attached to Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron (NCWRON) 21 prov...

SHUAYBAH PORT, Kuwait (Jan. 08, 2008) Boat units attached to Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron (NCWRON) 21 provide security at Shuaybah Port as the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) pulls out of port. NCWR... More

Engineman 2nd Class Shawn Bills, left, and Master-At-Arms 1st Class Sean Cox, both assigned to NCWRON- 21, look for suspicious contacts in the water as their unit provides security for the departing dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).

Engineman 2nd Class Shawn Bills, left, and Master-At-Arms 1st Class Se...

SHUAYBAH PORT, Kuwait (Jan. 08, 2008) Engineman 2nd Class Shawn Bills, left, and Master-At-Arms 1st Class Sean Cox, both assigned to Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron Forward (NCWRON) 21, look for suspicious conta... More

Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Jay Burnell, assigned to NCWRON-21, mans a .50-cal machine gun as his unit provides security and patrols Shuaybah Port for suspicious activity as the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) pulls out to sea.

Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Jay Burnell, assigned to NCWRON-21, mans a ...

SHUAYBAH PORT, Kuwait (Jan. 08, 2008) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Jay Burnell, assigned to Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron Forward (NCWRON) 21, mans a .50-cal machine gun as his unit provides security and patrols... More

Seaman Stanise Murphy stands the lookout watch aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).

Seaman Stanise Murphy stands the lookout watch aboard the amphibious d...

MIDDLE EAST (Jan. 12, 2008) Seaman Stanise Murphy stands the lookout watch aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility as part... More

Two EH-96 Pumas fly past the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).

Two EH-96 Pumas fly past the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germanto...

PERSIAN GULF (Mar. 18, 2008) Two EH-96 Pumas fly past the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) while delivering supplies from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Sacagawe... More

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepares for an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2).

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepares for ...

PERSIAN GULF (Mar. 18, 2008) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepares for an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2).... More

The Military Sealift Command dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) steams between the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1), front, and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).

The Military Sealift Command dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Sacagawea ...

PERSIAN GULF (Mar. 18, 2008) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) steams between the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1), front, and the amphibious dock landing... More

An EH-96 Puma flies near the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).

An EH-96 Puma flies near the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germanto...

PERSIAN GULF (Mar. 18, 2008) An EH-96 Puma flies near the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) while delivering supplies from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Sacagawe... More

Seaman William Hudson, a rigger, guides a replacement main propulsion diesel engine cylinder head down the escape trunk to the main machinery room aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).

Seaman William Hudson, a rigger, guides a replacement main propulsion ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 10, 2008) Seaman William Hudson, a rigger, guides a replacement main propulsion diesel engine cylinder head down the escape trunk to the main machinery room aboard the amphibious dock landin... More

he amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) arrives in Seattle for the 2008 Seafair Fleet Week.

he amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) arrives in Sea...

SEATTLE (Jul. 29, 2008) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) arrives in Seattle for the 2008 Seafair Fleet Week. During the weeklong stay in Seattle, Sailors will get a chance to explore the... More

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) arrives in Seattle for the 2008 Seafair Fleet Week.

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) arrives in Se...

SEATTLE (Jul. 29, 2008) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) arrives in Seattle for the 2008 Seafair Fleet Week. During the weeklong stay in Seattle, Sailors will get a chance to explore the... More

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) arrives in Seattle for the 2008 Seafair Fleet Week.

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) arrives in Se...

SEATTLE (Jul. 29, 2008) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) arrives in Seattle for the 2008 Seafair Fleet Week. During the weeklong stay in Seattle, Sailors will get a chance to explore the... More

The Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) lead the parade of ships.

The Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and Whidbey Island...

SEATTLE (Jul. 30, 2008) The Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) lead the parade of ships to kick off the 2008 59th annua... More

The Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) lead the parade of ships.

The Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and The Whidbey Is...

SEATTLE (Jul. 30, 2008) The Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) lead the parade of ships to kick off the 2008 59th a... More

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ronnie Magbitang sews on a third class petty officer crow for Electrician's Mate 3th Class Tabitha King aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ronnie Magbitang sews on a third class pet...

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 09, 2009) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ronnie Magbitang sews on a third class petty officer crow for Electrician's Mate 3th Class Tabitha King aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germanto... More

Ships at Naval Base San Diego display lights for a holiday festivity.

Ships at Naval Base San Diego display lights for a holiday festivity.

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 17, 2009) Ships at Naval Base San Diego display lights for a holiday festivity. A panel of judges visited each ship to determine the best display. The winner in the large division was the amphib... More

Ships at Naval Base San Diego display lights for a holiday festivity.

Ships at Naval Base San Diego display lights for a holiday festivity.

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 17, 2009) Ships at Naval Base San Diego display lights for a holiday festivity. A panel of judges visited each ship to determine the best display. The winner in the large division was the amphib... More

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) is underway off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) is underway o...

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Jun. 01, 2010) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) is underway off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Germantown was one of several naval vessels ... More

USS Germantown (LSD 42) receives stores from USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during a vertical replenishment.

USS Germantown (LSD 42) receives stores from USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) dur...

PACIFC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2011) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) receives stores from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during a vertical replenis... More

The forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and the Royal Thai navy medium landing ship HTMS Surin (LST 722) are underway in the Gulf of Thailand.

The forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD ...

GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 14, 2011) The forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and the Royal Thai navy medium landing ship HTMS Surin (LST 722) are underway in the Gulf of Thailand. ... More

Sailors and Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) load equipment aboard the amphibious transport dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).

Sailors and Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31...

GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 19, 2011) Sailors and Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) load equipment aboard the amphibious transport dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantow... More

 Sailors stand watch on the port bridge wing aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship arrives in Laem Chabang.

Sailors stand watch on the port bridge wing aboard the amphibious doc...

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Feb. 21, 2011) Sailors stand watch on the port bridge wing aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship arrives in Laem Chabang after participating in Cobr... More

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Bailey, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), signals an SA-330 Puma helicopter during an underway replenishment.

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Bailey, assigned to the amphibious ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2011) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Bailey, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), signals an SA-330 Puma helicopter during an underway replenishment.... More

Sailors charge fire hoses to simulate fighting a class bravo fire aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).

Sailors charge fire hoses to simulate fighting a class bravo fire aboa...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 28, 2011) Sailors charge fire hoses to simulate fighting a class bravo fire aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a helicopter crash and salvage drill. Germa... More

Capt. Aang Iskandar talks to Marines during the arrival of USS Germantown (LSD 42).

Capt. Aang Iskandar talks to Marines during the arrival of USS Germant...

SURABAYA, Indonesia (Mar. 03, 2011) Capt. Aang Iskandar, from the Indonesian navy, talks to Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) during the arrival of the amphibious dock landing ship U... More

Sailors and Marines man the rails as USS Germantown (LSD 42) pulls away from the pier after a port visit in Indonesia.

Sailors and Marines man the rails as USS Germantown (LSD 42) pulls awa...

SURABAYA, Indonesia (Mar. 07, 2011) Sailors and Marines man the rails as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) pulls away from the pier after a port visit in Indonesia. Germantown visited Ind... More

Sailors move a forklift aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).

Sailors move a forklift aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ge...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 14, 2011) Sailors move a forklift aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is assigned to the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is preparin... More

Sailors stand watch on the port bridge wing aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an underway replenishment.

Sailors stand watch on the port bridge wing aboard the amphibious dock...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 21, 2011) Sailors stand watch on the port bridge wing aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command dry c... More

Sailors prepare relief supplies. Germantown is off the coast of Japan providing humanitarian assistance as directed in support of Operation Tomodachi.

Sailors prepare relief supplies. Germantown is off the coast of Japan ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 24, 2011) Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepare relief supplies. Germantown is off the coast of Japan providing humanitarian assistance as dire... More

Capt. Sal Aguilera, chaplain for U.S. 7th Fleet, climbs aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42)

Capt. Sal Aguilera, chaplain for U.S. 7th Fleet, climbs aboard the amp...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 25, 2011) Capt. Sal Aguilera, chaplain for U.S. 7th Fleet, climbs aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) to visit Sailors and Marines. Germantown is off the coast of... More

 Sailors release a mooring line as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) departs U.S. Fleet Activities, Sasebo, Japan.

Sailors release a mooring line as the amphibious dock landing ship US...

SASEBO, Japan (Jun. 23, 2011) Sailors release a mooring line as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) departs U.S. Fleet Activities, Sasebo, Japan, for a patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Comm... More

A landing craft air cushion departs the well deck of the forward-deployed dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).

A landing craft air cushion departs the well deck of the forward-deplo...

WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (Jun. 27, 2011) A landing craft air cushion departs the well deck of the forward-deployed dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is preparing to participate in Talisman Saber... More

An amphibious assault vehicle launches from the well deck of the forward-deployed dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42))

An amphibious assault vehicle launches from the well deck of the forwa...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 14, 2011) An amphibious assault vehicle launches from the well deck of the forward-deployed dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42)) to prepare the driver for Talisman Sabre 2011. Talisman Sab... More

Amphibious assault vehicles depart the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42)

Amphibious assault vehicles depart the well deck of the forward-deploy...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 14, 2011) Amphibious assault vehicles depart the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during well deck operations. Germantown is underway with t... More

Sailors man amphibious assault vehicles in the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42)

Sailors man amphibious assault vehicles in the well deck of the forwar...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 14, 2011) Sailors man amphibious assault vehicles in the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as they prepare for Talisman Sabre 2011. Talisman ... More

A landing craft air cushion launches from the well deck of the forward-deployed dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42)) to prepare the driver for Talisman Sabre 2011.

A landing craft air cushion launches from the well deck of the forward...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 14, 2011) A landing craft air cushion launches from the well deck of the forward-deployed dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42)) to prepare the driver for Talisman Sabre 2011. Talisman Sabre... More

An amphibious assault vehicle launches from the well deck of the forward-deployed dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42))

An amphibious assault vehicle launches from the well deck of the forwa...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 14, 2011) An amphibious assault vehicle launches from the well deck of the forward-deployed dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42)) to prepare the driver for Talisman Sabre 2011. Talisman Sab... More

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Dennis Castro directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter.

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Dennis Castro directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk he...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 21, 2011) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Dennis Castro directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, to land aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship U... More

Sailors run to chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard USS Germantown (LSD 42).

Sailors run to chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard US...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 21, 2011) Sailors run to chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Ge... More

A landing craft air cushion departs the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42)

A landing craft air cushion departs the well deck of the forward-deplo...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 21, 2011) A landing craft air cushion departs the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) while an SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the U.S. ... More

 A landing craft air cushion enters the well deck of USS Germantown (LSD 42).

A landing craft air cushion enters the well deck of USS Germantown (L...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 21, 2011) A landing craft air cushion enters the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is participating in Talisman Sabre 2011, a bil... More

A Sailor watches as an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to land aboard A Sailor watches as an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to land aboard USS Germantown (LSD 42).

A Sailor watches as an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to land aboa...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 22, 2011) A Sailor watches as an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to land aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is participating in Talis... More

An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)

An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet command s...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 22, 2011) An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) follows a landing craft air cushion assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS G... More

Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk salutes rainbow sideboys upon his arrival aboard USS Germantown (LSD 42).

Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk salutes rainbow sideboys upon his arrival ...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 22, 2011) Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, salutes rainbow sideboys upon his arrival aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) for... More

Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters fly above USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19).

Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters fly above USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19).

CORAL SEA (Jul. 22, 2011) Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters fly above the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as it transits alongside the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germant... More

Royal Australian Army Gen. David Hurley salutes rainbow sideboys upon his arrival aboard USS Germantown (LSD 42).

Royal Australian Army Gen. David Hurley salutes rainbow sideboys upon ...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 22, 2011) Royal Australian Army Gen. David Hurley, Australian chief of Defence Force, salutes rainbow sideboys upon his arrival aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germa... More

The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), front, conducts flight operations while underway with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).

The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), front, conduc...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 22, 2011) The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), front, conducts flight operations while underway with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Blue Ridge and ... More

The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) transits alongside the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42)

The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) transits along...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 22, 2011) The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) transits alongside the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Blue Ridge and Germantown are in the Coral Sea part... More

The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) transits alongside the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).

The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) transits along...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 22, 2011) The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) transits alongside the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Blue Ridge and Germantown are in the Coral Sea part... More

Cmdr. A. D. Hull greets Australian Army Gen. David Hurley.

Cmdr. A. D. Hull greets Australian Army Gen. David Hurley.

CORAL SEA (Jul. 22, 2011) Cmdr. A. D. Hull, commanding officer of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), greets Australian Army Gen. David Hurley, chief of Defence Force, dur... More

A landing craft air cushion returns to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship transits alongside the U.S. 7th Fleet

A landing craft air cushion returns to the amphibious dock landing shi...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 22, 2011) A landing craft air cushion returns to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship transits alongside the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). ... More

A 330J Puma helicopter delivers supplies aboard USS Germantown (LSD 42).

A 330J Puma helicopter delivers supplies aboard USS Germantown (LSD 42...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 25, 2011) A 330J Puma helicopter delivers supplies aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) while Sailors and Marines conduct a working party during a rep... More

USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) and USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) transit near USS Germantown (LSD 42).

USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) and USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) trans...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 25, 2011) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) and fleet replenishment oiler ship USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) transit near the forward-depl... More

A 330J Puma helicopter delivers supplies aboard USS Germantown (LSD 42).

A 330J Puma helicopter delivers supplies aboard USS Germantown (LSD 42...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 25, 2011) A 330J Puma helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) delivers supplies aboard the forward-deployed amphibious do... More

A Sailor assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) directs a 330J Puma helicopter during a replenishment at sea.

A Sailor assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 25, 2011) A Sailor assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) directs a 330J Puma helicopter during a replenishment at sea. Germantown took on 64 palle... More

Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) receive pallets during a replenishment at sea.

Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship ...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 25, 2011) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) receive pallets during a replenishment at sea. Germantown took on 64 pallets of parts, foo... More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Peter Lopez fires the shot line to USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) from USS Germantown (LSD 42).

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Peter Lopez fires the shot line to USNS John...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 25, 2011) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Peter Lopez fires the shot line to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) from the forward-deployed amphibious d... More

SNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) transits alongside USS Germantown (LSD 42) to conduct a replenishment at sea.

SNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) transits alongside USS Germantown (LSD 42...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 25, 2011) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) transits alongside the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) to con... More

Damage Controlman Fireman Jasmine Bly checks a Sailor's firefighting ensemble during basic damage control training aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).

Damage Controlman Fireman Jasmine Bly checks a Sailor's firefighting e...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 29, 2011) Damage Controlman Fireman Jasmine Bly checks a Sailor's firefighting ensemble during basic damage control training aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germanto... More

Amphibious assault vehicles enter the well deck of USS Germantown (LSD 42), marking the completion of exercise Talisman Sabre 2011.

Amphibious assault vehicles enter the well deck of USS Germantown (LSD...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 30, 2011) Amphibious assault vehicles assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) enter the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), ... More

An amphibious assault vehicle enters the well deck of USS Germantown (LSD 42), marking the completion of exercise Talisman Sabre 2011.

An amphibious assault vehicle enters the well deck of USS Germantown (...

CORAL SEA (Jul. 30, 2011) An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) enters the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42... More

Sailors and Marines man the rails as USS Germantown (LSD 42) pulls into Brisbane, Australia, for a port visit.

Sailors and Marines man the rails as USS Germantown (LSD 42) pulls int...

BRISBANE, Australia (Aug. 03, 2011) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) man the ra... More

The forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) returns to Fleet Activities Sasebo after its summer patrol in the western Pacific Ocean.

The forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD ...

SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 25, 2011) The forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) returns to Fleet Activities Sasebo after its summer patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo ... More

Seaman Brooke Haney, left, Seaman Recruit Travis Abankwah, and Seaman Recruit Dustin Davidson pull a line aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42)

Seaman Brooke Haney, left, Seaman Recruit Travis Abankwah, and Seaman ...

OKINAWA, Japan (Sep. 23, 2011) Seaman Brooke Haney, left, Seaman Recruit Travis Abankwah, and Seaman Recruit Dustin Davidson pull a line aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) while moo... More

Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepare to dock at West Army Pier in Okinawa, Japan

Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42...

SASEBO, Japan (Sep. 23, 2011) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepare to dock at West Army Pier in Okinawa, Japan. Germantown is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group,... More

A landing craft air cushion carrying equipment assigned to the 31st MEU approaches the well deck of USS Denver (LPD 9).

A landing craft air cushion carrying equipment assigned to the 31st ME...

OKINAWA, Japan (Sep. 23, 2011) A landing craft air cushion carrying equipment assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) approaches the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock... More

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Dennis Castro, left, and Boatswain's Mate Seaman Ulyses Morero splice a line aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Dennis Castro, left, and Boatswain's Mate S...

OKINAWA, Japan (Sep. 27, 2011) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Dennis Castro, left, and Boatswain's Mate Seaman Ulyses Morero splice a line aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LS... More

A landing craft air cushion exits the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an exercise.

A landing craft air cushion exits the well deck of the forward-deploye...

OKINAWA, Japan (Sep. 29, 2011) A landing craft air cushion exits the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an exercise. Germantown is part of the Essex Am... More

 A landing craft air cushion prepares to enter the well deck

A landing craft air cushion prepares to enter the well deck

OKINAWA, Japan (Sep. 30, 2011) A landing craft air cushion prepares to enter the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), not shown. Germantown is part of the Esse... More

A landing craft air cushion prepares to enter the well deck

A landing craft air cushion prepares to enter the well deck

OKINAWA, Japan (Sep. 30, 2011) A landing craft air cushion prepares to enter the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), not shown. Germantown is part of the Esse... More

Seaman Schmitter stows line aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42)

Seaman Schmitter stows line aboard the forward-deployed amphibious doc...

OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 01, 2011) Seaman Schmitter stows line aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) after departing Okinawa, Japan. Germantown is part of the Essex Amphib... More

Puma helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) delivers pallets of supplies

Puma helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and...

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 03, 2011) An SA-330J Puma helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) delivers pallets of supplies to the forward-deployed... More

Puma helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) prepares to pick up a pallet of cargo

Puma helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and...

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 03, 2011) An SA-330J Puma helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) prepares to pick up a pallet of cargo from the forwa... More

Marines assigned to the maritime raid force of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) fast-rope

Marines assigned to the maritime raid force of the 31st Marine Expedit...

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 04, 2011) Marines assigned to the maritime raid force of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) fast-rope from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter during a visit, board, search and seizur... More

Marines assigned to the maritime raid force of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) fast-rope

Marines assigned to the maritime raid force of the 31st Marine Expedit...

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 04, 2011) Marines assigned to the maritime raid force of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) fast-rope from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter during a visit, board, search and seizur... More

Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU)

Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship ...

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 06, 2011) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) launch combat r... More

Sailors launch Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) in combat rubber reconnaissance craft at the stern gate of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).

Sailors launch Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit ...

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 06, 2011) Sailors launch Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) in combat rubber reconnaissance craft at the stern gate of the forward-deployed amphibious dock la... More

Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) operate combat rubber reconnaissance crafts

Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) oper...

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 06, 2011) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) operate combat rubber reconnaissance crafts during an amphibious integration training exercise with the forward-d... More

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