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Seaman Recruit Jino Domingo from Seattle, Wash., heaves on a mooring line while preparing the ship to get underway aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1).

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Jul. 06, 2004) Seaman Recruit Jino Domingo from Seattle, Wash., heaves on a mooring line while preparing the ship to get underway aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Tar More

Personnel Specialist 1st Class Robyn Dixon, from Cincinnati, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), shops at a souk in Oman during a Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) tour.

MUSCAT, Oman (Jan. 09, 2015) Personnel Specialist 1st Class Robyn Dixon, from Cincinnati, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), shops at a souk in Oman during a Morale, Welfare and Recr More

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Andrew Grabhorn hosts a knot tying class for the Tiger Cruise participants aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20).

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 07, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Andrew Grabhorn hosts a knot tying class for the Tiger Cruise participants aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is More

191219-N-LZ839-1054 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 19, 2019)

191219-N-LZ839-1054 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 19, 2019) - Machinist Mate 2nd Class Fernando Sanchez, repairs a waste water pump on the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Dec. 19, 2019. Bataan is operating i More

Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Ratsamy Sophabmixay and Engineman 3rd Class Joshua Hernandez troubleshoot a recycling trash compactor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2012) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Ratsamy Sophabmixay and Engineman 3rd Class Joshua Hernandez troubleshoot a recycling trash compactor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge More

Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Courtney Lavallee, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), uses a machinist scribe in the metalsmith shop to clean a metal hinge.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2014) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Courtney Lavallee, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), uses a machinist scribe in the metalsmith shop to clea More

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James Palmer and Cpl. Patrick Garcia, embarked aboard tne amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), fill a wheelbarrow with debris.

EL HIGUERAL, Guatemala (May. 13, 2008) Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James Palmer and Cpl. Patrick Garcia, embarked aboard tne amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), fill a wheelbarrow with debris while clearing More

U.S. Navy Storekeeper SEAMAN Apprentice Christopher C. Reed mixes paint in the Hazardous Materials Paint Mix and Issue room aboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) on Aug. 30, 2006. The IWO JIMA is on a six-month deployment to the Gulf of Aden in support of Maritime Security Operations and the Global War on Terrorism.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Christopher L. Clark) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Christopher L. Clark, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph More

Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Randy McCoy, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), paints a local school during a community relations project (COMREL) in Rio De Janeiro.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Dec. 02, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Randy McCoy, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), paints a local school during a community relations project ( More

190526-N-KW492-1002 ARABIAN SEA (May 26, 2019) U.S.

190526-N-KW492-1002 ARABIAN SEA (May 26, 2019) U.S. Navy Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Kenneth Gillan, left, and U.S. Navy Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Aaron Danner inventory a plugging kit during damag More

Aerial starboard side stern view showing US Navy (USN) Sailors manning the rails aboard the USN Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3). The ship is currently underway in on the Hudson River during the start of the Fleet Week New York City 2006 parade of ships. Fleet week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, including public tours of many of the participating ships. The Statue of Liberty is visible in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hudson River State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Aaron Glover, USN Release Status: Released More

A port side view showing US Navy (USN) Sailors manning the rails aboard the USN Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), as the ship sails up the Hudson River past the Statue of Liberty, during the start of the Fleet Week New York City 2006 parade of ships. Fleet week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, including public tours of many of the participating ships

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hudson River State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Aaron Glover, USN Release Status: Released More

Aerial starboard side stern view showing US Navy (USN) Sailors manning the rails aboard the USN Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3). The ship is currently underway in on the Hudson River during the start of the Fleet Week New York City 2006 parade of ships. Fleet week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, including public tours of many of the participating ships. The Statue of Liberty is visible in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hudson River State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Aaron Glover, USN Release Status: Released More

Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) get a glimpse of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Headquarters New Orleans, a site previously owned by the Navy from 1901-1911.

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 23, 2015) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) get a glimpse of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Headquarters More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Paul Bria puts a firefighting mask on a child during a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4).

NEW YORK (Oct. 13, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Paul Bria puts a firefighting mask on a child during a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). Nassau is in New York to ce More

Air Traffic Controller Airman Stephanie Goldstein, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau ((LHA 4), listens to Ground Zero tour guide Dan Williams talk about the events of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

NEW YORK (Oct. 13, 2008) Air Traffic Controller Airman Stephanie Goldstein, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau ((LHA 4), listens to Ground Zero tour guide Dan Williams talk about the events More

Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class James Robertson waves to the crowd as he marches up New York City's 5th Avenue.

NEW YORK (Oct. 13, 2008) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class James Robertson, center, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4), waves to the crowd as he marches up New York City's 5th Avenue during More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Mazi Nickelson talks with New York residents during a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4).

NEW YORK (Oct. 13, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Mazi Nickelson talks with New York residents during a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). Nassau is in New York to cel More

Marines assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire Colt 1911 M45A1 pistols on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a small arms live-fire exercise.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 24, 2019) Marines assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire Colt 1911 M45A1 pistols on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a small arms live-f More

A 1911 Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane from the San Diego Air and Space Museum is on display at Naval Air Station North Island as the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) transits San Diego Bay.

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 11, 2011) A 1911 Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane from the San Diego Air and Space Museum is on display at Naval Air Station North Island as the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) transits Sa More

Airman Benjamin Mones, left, from Salinas, Calif., Airman Thomas Williams, right, from Loganville, Ga., both stationed aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), paint a mural of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.

ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 20, 2015) Airman Benjamin Mones, left, from Salinas, Calif., Airman Thomas Williams, right, from Loganville, Ga., both stationed aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21 More

The Casablanca class escort carrier USS Makin Island (CVE 93), left, is placed aside the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 06, 2015) The Casablanca class escort carrier USS Makin Island (CVE 93), left, is placed aside the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Both ships were named for the Mak More

Finnish marines with the Nyland brigade receive a safety briefing before boarding a British Royal Navy landing craft vehicle personnel to embark the Royal Navy amphibious assault ship HMS Ocean (L12) during BALTOPS 2015.

RAVLUNDA, Sweden (Jun. 09, 2015) Finnish marines with the Nyland brigade receive a safety briefing before boarding a British Royal Navy landing craft vehicle personnel to embark the Royal Navy amphibious assaul More

An MV-22B Osprey from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 226 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of the HMS Illustrious (R06).

U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sep. 16, 2013) An MV-22B Osprey from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 226 (Reinforced) takes off from t More

Senior Chief Operations Specialist Livingston Tindal (center), assigned to the amphibious assault ship, USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).

New York (May. 29, 2006) Senior Chief Operations Specialist Livingston Tindal (center), assigned to the amphibious assault ship, USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), and local American Legion personnel and retired United Sta More

Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) approaches amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) to conduct flight operations for the transfer of equipment and personnel.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2016) Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) approaches amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) to conduct flight operations for the transfer of equip More

Sailors and Marines man-the-rails as amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) passes USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during its departure for a scheduled deployment.

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2016) Sailors and Marines man-the-rails as amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) passes USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during its departure for a scheduled deployment. More than 4,500 Sailors More

An aircraft handler directs a CV-22 Osprey, attached to the Black Birds of 8th Special Operation Squadron, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, during touch-and-goes on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 22, 2016) An aircraft handler directs a CV-22 Osprey, attached to the Black Birds of 8th Special Operation Squadron, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, during touch-and-goes on the More

A Sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) watches the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) being pushed away from the pier as it departs Naval Station Norfolk for a deployment.

NORFOLK (Mar. 01, 2017) A Sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) watches the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) being pushed away from the pier as it departs Naval Station More

Retired Lt. Cmdr. Richard Nowatzki, who served on board the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV 8) during the 1942 Battle of Midway, speaks to the crew of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6)

SAN DIEGO (Jun. 03, 2016) Retired Lt. Cmdr. Richard Nowatzki, who served on board the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV 8) during the 1942 Battle of Midway, speaks to the crew of the amphibious assault ship USS A More

Senior Chief Gas Turbine System Technician Jeff Brotherton explains the central control station aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) to U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief John Minyard.

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 30, 2012) Senior Chief Gas Turbine System Technician Jeff Brotherton explains the central control station aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) to U.S. Pacific Fleet Master More

Gunnery Sgt. Jason Topp commits the earthly remains of Private 1st Class James J. Shea Jr. to the sea, during a burial ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2).

Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 10, 2004) Gunnery Sgt. Jason Topp commits the earthly remains of Private 1st Class James J. Shea Jr. to the sea, during a burial ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA More

Gunnery Sgt. Jason Topp and Gunnery Sgt. Eulogio E. Mangasar Jr., prepare to commit the earthly remains of Private 1st Class James J. Shea Jr., USMC, during a burial at sea.

Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 10, 2004) Gunnery Sgt. Jason Topp and Gunnery Sgt. Eulogio E. Mangasar Jr., prepare to commit the earthly remains of Private 1st Class James J. Shea Jr., USMC, during a burial at sea ceremo More

Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), introduces guest speaker and USS Arizona survivor Lauren F. Bruner, during an all-hands call in the ship's hangar bay.

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 23, 2014) Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), introduces guest speaker and USS Arizona survivor Lauren F. Bruner, during an all-hands cal More

Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), describes the ship's capabilities to USS Arizona survivor Lauren F. Bruner, during a tour of the flight deck.

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 23, 2014) Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), describes the ship's capabilities to USS Arizona survivor Lauren F. Bruner, during a tour o More

Lauren F. Bruner, USS Arizona survivor, talks to Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) about his experiences during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 23, 2014) Lauren F. Bruner, USS Arizona survivor, talks to Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) about his experiences during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Br More

During a charity luncheon aboard the USS Peleliu at

During a charity luncheon aboard the USS Peleliu at Naval Base San Diego, President Jimmy Carter speaks about today’s military and how it has changed since he served as a submariner in the late 1940s and 1950s. More

World War Two (WWII) Medal of Honor recipient US Navy (USN) Retired Captain (CAPT) Thomas J. Hudner (left), poses for a photograph with US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) Joseph Sensi Jr. (center) Commanding Officer (CO) of the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), during a reception held in the hangar bay aboard ship. The KEARSARGE is in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts (MA), to participate in activities and events in support of the 25th Annual Harborfest

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Dennard Vinson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

A flight deck handler from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) spots a World War II-era N3N trainer Navy biplane at Naval Air Station North Island.

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 11, 2011) A flight deck handler from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) spots a World War II-era N3N trainer Navy biplane at Naval Air Station North Island. The base is hos More

Cryptologic Technician Operator 3rd Class Evan Allen, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) pours the cremated remains of his grandfather Darrell Allen, a Pearl Harbor survivor, over the side of the USS Utah Memorial

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Aug. 30, 2003) Cryptologic Technician Operator 3rd Class Evan Allen, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) pours the cremated remains of his grandfather Darrell Allen More

Sgt. Maj. Scott Pile, left, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), and Master Chief Steven Alt, the command master chief of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), participate in a wreath laying ceremony.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 07, 2011) Sgt. Maj. Scott Pile, left, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), and Master Chief Steven Alt, the command master chief of the amphibious assault ship USS Maki More

Musician 3rd Class Anthony Class, assigned to Pacific Fleet Band, performs taps while facing the National Ensign during a burial ceremony on board the USS Utah Memorial, for Darrell Allen, a Pearl Harbor survivor.

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Aug. 30, 2003) Musician 3rd Class Anthony Cox, assigned to Pacific Fleet Band, performs taps while facing the National Ensign during a burial ceremony on board the USS Utah Memorial, for D More

Chief petty officer selectees from amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) present Medal of Honor recipient John Finn with a cutlass during a visit to Finn's Southern California home.

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 31, 2007) Chief petty officer selectees from amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) present Medal of Honor recipient John Finn with a cutlass during a visit to Finn's Southern California home More

Members of the rifle detail from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) fire a rifle volley aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 07, 2011) Members of the rifle detail from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) fire a rifle volley aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in honor of the 70th More

Sailors and Marines of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group color guard present the colors at a commemoration ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 07, 2011) Sailors and Marines of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group color guard present the colors at a commemoration ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8 More

Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) stand in formation during a commemoration ceremony in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 07, 2011) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) stand in formation during a commemoration ceremony in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese More

Staff Sgt. Leatha Finch stands at parade rest in front of a formation of Marines during a commemoration ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 07, 2011) Staff Sgt. Leatha Finch stands at parade rest in front of a formation of Marines during a commemoration ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in hono More

A Naval Station Pearl Harbor Ceremonial Guard folds the National Ensign during a burial ceremony, held aboard the USS Utah Memorial, for Darrell Allen, a Pearl Harbor survivor

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Aug. 30, 2003) A Naval Station Pearl Harbor Ceremonial Guard folds the National Ensign during a burial ceremony, held aboard the USS Utah Memorial, for Darrell Allen, a Pearl Harbor surviv More

Command Master Chief Steven Alt, left, and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) Sgt. Major Scott Pile participate in a wreath laying ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 07, 2011) Command Master Chief Steven Alt, left, and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) Sgt. Major Scott Pile participate in a wreath laying ceremony aboard the amphibious assault shi More

Chief selects ask their commanding officer to commission the CPO 365 training ship USS Tomich

5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Aug. 07, 2017) Chief petty officer (CPO) selects ask permission from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Commanding Officer, Capt. Eric Pfister, to commission the CPO 3 More

Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) stand in formation during a ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 07, 2011) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) stand in formation during a ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) commemorating the More

A Naval Station Pearl Harbor Ceremonial Guard folds the National Ensign during a burial ceremony, held aboard the USS Utah Memorial, for Darrell Allen, a Pearl Harbor survivor

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Aug. 30, 2003) A Naval Station Pearl Harbor Ceremonial Guard folds the National Ensign during a burial ceremony, held aboard the USS Utah Memorial, for Darrell Allen, a Pearl Harbor surviv More

Chief petty officer selectees from amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) listen to Medal of Honor recipient John Finn tell sea stories during a visit to Finn's Southern California home.

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 31, 2007) Chief petty officer selectees from amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) listen to Medal of Honor recipient John Finn tell sea stories during a visit to Finn's Southern California More

The aircraft carrier USS Wasp (CV-7) is shown burning and listing after it was torpedoed by the Japanese navy submarine I-19 on Sept. 15, 1942.

WASHINGTON (Mar. 14, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS Wasp (CV-7) is shown burning and listing after it was torpedoed by the Japanese navy submarine I-19 on Sept. 15, 1942 while operating in the Southwestern Paci More

A file photo of the aircraft carrier USS Wasp (CV-7) in early 1942 in Casco Bay, Maine.

WASHINGTON (Mar. 14, 2019) A file photo of the aircraft carrier USS Wasp (CV-7) in early 1942 in Casco Bay, Maine, with SB2U and F4F aircraft on its flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Naval History and H More

Eroni, US Navy Photogrpah

BOUGAINVILLE STRAIT (Aug. 22, 2007) Eroni "Aaron" Kumana and the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter cut a welcoming cake aboard USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Eroni is credited with the re More

Eroni, US Navy Photogrpah

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 22, 2007) Eroni "Aaron" Kumana arrives aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). During World War II, Mr. Kumana rescued Lt. John F. Kennedy, nearly 18 years before becoming presid More

Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter presents Eroni

BOUGAINVILLE STRAIT (Aug. 22, 2007) Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter presents Eroni "Aaron" Kumana with the flag from USS Peleliu (LHA 5) for his courageous efforts more than 60 years a More

Capt. Ed Rhoades, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA5), presents Eroni Aaron Kumana with a gift during a ceremony for his courageous act more than 60 years ago.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 22, 2007) Capt. Ed Rhoades, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA5), presents Eroni "Aaron" Kumana with a gift during a ceremony for his courageous act more than 60 More

Sailors and Marines pose for a photo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Operation Neptune.

ARABIAN SEA (Jun. 02, 2019) Sailors assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 and Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit pose for a photo in a landing craft, air cushion in the well deck aboard the More

Cmdr. J. F. Hughes, right, presents the Distinguished Flying Cross to Beverley Cross, widow of Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Joseph E. Cross, during a ceremony at the Wright Brothers National Memorial.

Kill Devil Hills, N.C. (Jul. 24, 2006) Cmdr. J. F. Hughes, right, presents the Distinguished Flying Cross to Beverley Cross, widow of Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Joseph E. Cross, during a ceremony at the Wri More

Beverly Cross holds the American flag and Distinguished Flying Cross presented to her husband posthumously during a ceremony at the Wright Brothers National Memorial.

Kill Devil Hills, N.C. (Jul. 24, 2006) Beverly Cross holds the American flag and Distinguished Flying Cross presented to her husband posthumously during a ceremony at the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Cros More

At sea aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4), Jun. 21, 2002 -- 158 Navy officer, Chief, and enlisted covers are laid out in rows . . .

At sea aboard USS Boxer 158 Navy officer, Chief, and Enlisted covers are laid out in rows at a memorial service held for the World War II destroyer USS Drexler (DD 741). The covers represent each sailor lost i More

A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 764, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), transports personnel and supplies.

PUERTO DE SAN JUAN, Guatemala (May. 11, 2008) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 764, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), transports pe More

US Marine Corps (USMC) aviation crewmen unload medical supplies from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, assigned to the White Knights of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165), during vertical replenishment operations on the amphibious assault ship USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD-6), in support of Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Major Command Shown: CH-46 helo's on CVN-72 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Juan E. Dia More

A crew member of a U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter looks out the window of his helicopter as it settles on the flight deck for landing.

Pacific Ocean (Dec. 03, 2005) A crew member of a U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter, assigned to the Sea Elks of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Six (HMM-166), looks out the window of his More

Marines embark a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the White Knights of Helicopter Marine Medium Squadron (HMM 165) (Reinforced).

NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 18, 2010) Marines embark a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the White Knights of Helicopter Marine Medium Squadron (HMM 165) (Reinforced) aboard the U.S. Navy amphibious assault s More

Aviation Boatswain�s Mate assigned to the Air Department, V-1 division safely lands a CH-46

At sea aboard USS Saipan Aviation Boatswains Mate assigned to the Air Department, V-1 division safely lands a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter while conducting missions in the Atlantic Ocean. Navy and Marine Corps More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Paco Dammons salutes pilots aboard a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter.

GULF OF ADEN (May. 06, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Paco Dammons salutes pilots aboard a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) More

A CH-46E Sea Knight from the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262) takes off after unloading food, blankets, water and other vital supplies to survivors of the devastating landslide that struck Feb. 17.

Saint Bernard, Republic of the Philippines (Feb. 19, 2006) A CH-46E Sea Knight from the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262) takes off after unloading food, blankets, water and other More

Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters land in Port De Paix, Haiti, to unload medical supplies for the Haiti humanitarian assistance mission .

PORT DE PAIX, Haiti (Jul. 26, 2010) Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters assigned to the Wild Goose of Helicopter Marine Medium (HMM) 774 land in Port De Paix, Haiti, to unload medical supplies for the Haiti human More

Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) perform planned maintenance (PMS) on a CH-46E .

Mediterranean Sea (Apr. 18, 2005) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) perform planned maintenance (PMS) on a CH-46E Sea Knight Helicopter prior to flight operations onboard the amphibio More

A Marine performs maintenance on a helicopter.

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 27, 2012) Lance Cpl. Daniel Boskovitch, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), performs maintenance on a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter S More

Marines board a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter.

INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2009) Marines from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), board a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from the "Evil Eyes" More

Aviation boatswain's mates prepare to remove chocks and chains from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 10, 2011) Aviation boatswain's mates prepare to remove chocks and chains from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The 31s More

U.S. Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fast rope from a CH-46 Sea Knight to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2).

Atlantic Ocean (Apr. 05, 2004) U.S. Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fast rope from a CH-46 Sea Knight to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2). The unit More

The aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66), left, moored next to the amphibious assault ship USS BOXER (LPH 4) at Pier No. 11

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Releas More

A landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 returns to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 03, 2012) A landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 returns to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) from Morehead City, N.C., after deliverin More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Travion Humphrey, from Sacramento, Calif., renders a salute to an AV-8B Harrier.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 02, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Travion Humphrey, from Sacramento, Calif., renders a salute to an AV-8B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 263 during the squ More

A right side view of four US Marines Corps OV-10 Bronco aircraft in flight. The aircraft are operating from the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial view of ships moored at Naval Air Station, North Island. They are, from left to right, the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1), the aircraft carrier US CORAL SEA (CV 43) and the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64). (Substandard image)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 A. E. Legare, USN Release Status: Released t More

Aerial port quarter view of the fleet oiler USNS MARIAS (T-AO 57) refueling the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD 13), right, and the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH 7) during underway replenishment operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Joe Leo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) underway to New York City for a Bob Hope show. The ship and crew has just completed a field exercise in Puerto Rico

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Mcgee Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

A port bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) underway to New York City for a Bob Hope show. The ship and crew has just completed a field exercise in Puerto Rico

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Mcgee Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More