Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Ingraham haul in lines to get underway for a scheduled deployment at Naval Station Everett. Ingraham is the last American Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate to be bu More
U.S. sailors and maintenance contractors with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 perform a daily foreign object debris walk on the flight line at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., May 9, 2012, to searc More
Sailors man the rails as tiger cruise participants gather to commemorate their voyage with a spell-out on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The tiger cruise allows sailors and Marines More
U.S. Navy Fire Controlman 1st Class Michael Binert, assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), practices his put during a golf tournament at Heron Golf Course in Portland, Ore., June 8, 2012, More
Capt. Michael W. Baze, executive officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), delivers remarks to sailors during a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Observance. The presentation hi More
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Christopher Somma, left, teaches Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Scott Brunzell how to properly conduct a vehicle inspection. Both Sailors are assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre More
Master Chief Culinary Specialist Albert Puyot, right, and Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Randall Clift, both assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit America (LHA 6), conduct a quality control check on fruit and ve More
An MV-22 Osprey takes off from the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. America is conducting air certification, the final phase required to obtain fli More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. America is conducting Air Certification, the final phase required More
Sailors clear the area after attaching a cargo hook to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a vertical replenishment on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is cond More
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey prepares to land on the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a bilateral engagement with Colombia. America is traveling through the U.S. Southern Co More
Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Trevor Vindelov, assigned to the "Blackjacks" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, performs a corrosion inspection on a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter in the hangar b More
Marine Cpl. James Creller, embarked aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares pancake batter for the crew’s breakfast. America’s food service team begins preparing breakfast at mid More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Keantae Terrell, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), performs a mechanical advantage control hold (MACH) takedown during an oleoresin capsi More
Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician Julius Adlao, right, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), speaks with Brazilian Navy Rear Adm. Jose Renato de Oliveira, commander of Surface F More
A group of Brazilian sailors learn about the MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during a tour of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is currently making a port visit to Rio de Janeiro as the ship More
A Brazilian navy UH-13 Esquilo is directed to land on the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as part of a training partnership between the Brazilian and U.S. navies. America is cu More
Sailors assigned to air department aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) use a spotting dolly tow tractor to move an MH-60 Seahawk helicopter into the ship’s hangar. America is currently More
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Shakkai Anders, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA6), cleans and inspects a 9 mm pistol in the ship's armory after conducting a live-fire course. Planned mainten More
Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Michael Gray, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares to press a dress white top in the ship's laundry facilities. America is currently traveling thr More
Ship’s Serviceman 3rd Class Ana Saucedo, right, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), processes a customer’s purchase at the ship’s store. All ship store profits go to Morale, Welfare More
Sailors and Marines assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) observe the scenery as the ship transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southe More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Chilean sailors paint an exterior wall at Arturo Prat Children’s Home in Valparaiso, Chile during a community relations project. Americ More
Seaman Shilong Zhou, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), and a Chilean sailor paint an exterior wall at Arturo Prat Children’s Home in Valparaiso, Chile during a community service pr More
An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the "Blackjacks" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, lands on the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during night flight operatio More
Sailors and Marines prepare to man the rails as the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) departs Valparaiso, Chile after a three-day port visit. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Sou More
Sailors and Marines from the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) rugby team prepare for a match against the Peruvian navy during a scheduled port visit. America is currently traveling through the More
Marine Staff Sgt. Christopher Chambers, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force South, speaks with Peruvian sailors about Marine vehicle capabilities during a tour of future amphibious assault More
Seaman Shilong Zhou, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), cleans an oil gun in the ship's hazardous material (hazmat) locker. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southern More
Sailors assigned Weapons Department aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) clean a stack of munitions handling units, as part of routine maintenance. Planned maintenance helps keep equipment More
An aviation boatswain’s mate directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 to land aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) dur More
Marines assigned to Combat Cargo Department aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare a cargo net on the flight deck, during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) qualifying evolution. Amer More
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Christopher Rivera, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), uses the 46MC to report munitions movements while underway. America is currently on her maiden More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) Air Department scrub the flight deck during a scrub exercise. SCRUBEXs are performed periodically to reduce hydraulic fluid, grease and dir More
An MH-60B Seahawk helicopter lands on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while in transit to San Francisco Bay for the Navy's 34th annual Fleet Week. During the visit, the More
A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter lands on the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while in transit to San Francisco Bay for the Navy’s 34th annual fleet week. During the visit, th More
Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) stretch before participating in the Save A Life community walk in Balboa Park, San Diego. The ship’s Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Deci More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) take the Navy-wide chief petty officer advancement exam on the mess decks. America is the first ship of its class and is optimized for Marine More
Airman Cameron Curry, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), relays a message using a sound powered phone. America is the first ship of its class and is optimized for Marine Corps aviation. (U More
150817-N-MZ309-039 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2015) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer, JS Hyuga (DDH 181), transits San Diego Bay to Naval Base San Diego. Hyuga, tank landing ship JS Kunisaki (LST More
150905-N-MZ309-007 CAMP PENDLETON (Sept. 5, 2015) Marines secure the beach during an amphibious landing for Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015 is a scenario-driven exercise designed to train the U.S. Nav More
150906-N-MZ309-049 CAMP PENDLETON (Sept. 6, 2015) Construction Mechanic 1st Class Duane Husted (left) and Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Javier Sorto, both assigned to Beach Master Unit One, signal in a Japane More
150907-N-MZ309-044 CAMP PENDLETON (Sept. 7, 2015) Japanese Soldiers prepare to transport a victim during a casualty evacuation training evolution for Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015 is a scenario-driv More
150910-N-MZ309-142 CAMP PENDLETON (Sep. 10, 2015) U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Savannah Frank, assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), sings the national anthem while the I MEF color guard presents the col More
151005-N-MZ309-033 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Jacob Meadow, assigned to Amphibious Craft Unit One (ACU) 1, signals a San Francisco City Fire Department truck off the Land Craft Util More
151019-N-MZ309-004 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 19, 2015) Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) departs Naval Base San Diego to begin Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), Oct. 19. Boxer will be joined by amphibi More
160624-N-MZ309-035 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 24, 2016) A MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, takes off from the flight deck of Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser More
160623-N-MZ309-278 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2016) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Christopher Lyons, assigned to Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), fires a Sigsauer P225 pistol More
160623-N-MZ309-085 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2016) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Dane Floyd, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, gives a safety brief to Royal Canadian Navy sailors assi More
151008-N-MZ309-064 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2015) Sailors assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), adjust the ship’s lines during high tide while in San Francisco for Fleet Week 2015. San Fr More
A family waves goodbye to Sailors as the guided-missile frigate USS Ingraham departs Naval Station Everett for a scheduled deployment. Ingraham is the last American Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate to be built More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate Equipment 3rd Class Aaron Atkins, assigned to operations at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., performs maintenance on the arresting gear at Runway 32 at the station Ma More
Sailors participate in the Grand Floral Walk, Portland's own fitness parade, following the 2012 Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade route and leading walkers past nearly half a million fans. Portland's R More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) direct a Bell 412 Colombian helicopter as it prepares to land on the ship’s flight deck during a bilateral engagement with Colombia. Americ More
Culinary Specialist 1st Class Gideon Cofie, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) , makes garnishes for the mess line before breakfast. America’s food service team begins preparing More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Keantae Terrell, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), secures a subject during a oleoresin capsicum (OC) level one training course in the sh More
Lt. Patricia Cunanan, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), speaks with Brazilian Navy Capt. Alexandre Rabello and distinguished visitors from Brazil about some of the ship’s capab More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher Sargent of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force South, talks to a group of Brazilian Sailors about explosive ordnance disposal, during a tour of future amphibiou More
Rainbow sideboys assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) render honors to Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 3, as he prepares to depart the ship on board More
Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Michael Gray, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), presses a dress white top in the ship's laundry facilities. America is currently traveling through t More
Ship’s Serviceman 2rd Class Tommie Davis, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), arranges a display case in the ship’s store. All ship store profits go to Morale, Welfare and Recreation More
Chief (select) Master-at-Arms Melodie Kosiba, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), takes a photo of the scenery as the ship transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is current More
Marine Gunnery Sgt. Arturo Belmonte, assigned to Special Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South, talks to distinguished visitors from Chile about U.S. Marine force protection gear, during a tour of future More
Fire Controlman 2nd Class Patrick Caldwell, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), paints an exterior wall at Arturo Prat Children’s Home in Valparaiso, Chile during a community service More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship departs Valparaiso, Chile after a three-day port visit. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southern More
Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Cantrell, right, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force South, talks to a Peruvian sailor about Marine vehicle capabilities during a tour of future amphibious assault More
Sailors and Marines from the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) rugby team practice before a match against the Peruvian Navy during a scheduled port visit. America is currently traveling through More
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Colon takes photos of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and ships from the Peruvian navy as they sail in formation during a passing exercise (PA More
Seaman Shilong Zhou, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), organizes hazardous material (hazmat) receipts in the ship's hazmat locker. America is currently traveling through the U.S. S More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Carl Flenoy, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Christina Brodkorb, both assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), clean a stack of munitions h More
Marines assigned to Combat Cargo Department aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to attach cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Co More
Marines assigned to Combat Cargo Department aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare a cargo net and pallet on the flight deck, during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) qualifying evo More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) Air Department use a fire hose to clean the flight deck during a scrub exercise. SCRUBEXs are performed periodically to reduce hydraulic fl More
Seaman Melissa Saavedra, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), answers questions during a television interview after participating in the Save A Life community walk in Balboa Park, San Diego. More
Lt. Cmdr. David Garrett, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), uses a flag to signal fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO-187) during an underway replenishment (UNREP) evoluti More
150427-N-MZ309-026 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 27,2015) – A U.S. Air Force F-16 from 309th Fighter Squadron “Wild Ducks” flies over the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a training exercise. America i More
150905-N-MZ309-010 CAMP PENDLETON (Sept. 5, 2015) Marines run to secure the beach during an amphibious landing for Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015 is a scenario-driven exercise designed to train the U More
150906-N-MZ309-074 CAMP PENDLETON (Sept. 6, 2015) Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Javier Sorto, assigned to Beach Master Unit One, signals a Japanese landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from Japan Maritime Self-De More
150907-N-MZ309-052 CAMP PENDLETON (Sep. 7, 2015) Japanese Soldiers load a victim onto a tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey during a casualty evacuation training evolution for Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015 is a More
150910-N-MZ309-160 CAMP PENDLETON (Sep. 10, 2015) Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, commander, Third Fleet, makes remarks during a closing ceremony for Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015 is a scenario-driven exercis More
151005-N-MZ309-035 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2015) Sailors assigned to Amphibious Craft Unit (ACU) 1 help guide a San Francisco City Fire Department truck off the Land Craft Utility (LCU) 1629 during a Defense Sup More
151019-N-MZ309-011 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 19, 2015) Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) departs Naval Base San Diego to begin Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), Oct. 19. Boxer will be joined by amphibi More
160624-N-MZ309-108 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 24, 2016) Royal Canadian Navy frigate Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Calgary (FFH 335) (left), littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) (center), and Legend-class cutter USC More
Department of Defense civilian employees and reserve component soldiers at Naval Magazine Indian Island guide a crane to lock on a 20-foot container holding ammunition during the Turbo Containerized Ammunition More
Rainbow sideboys render honors to distinguished visitors arriving aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as part of a bilateral engagement with Colombia. America is traveling through the U.S. More
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Melchor Larua, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stretches in the ship’s hangar bay during Chief Petty Officer (CPO) 365 physical training. CPO 365 More
Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Virginia Fisher, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), sautés mushrooms for the ship’s omelet bar in preparation for the crew’s breakfast. America’s More
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Jerald Hallford sprays Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Khaliv Mallory, both assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), during an oleoresin capsicum (OC) level one t More
Senior Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician Abel Barraza, upper right, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), speaks with distinguished visitors from Brazil about the ship’s propuls More