170905-N-AC254-237 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
170905-N-AC254-237 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 5, 2017) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct routine maintenance... More
¬171218-N-HT134-075 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2017) Seaman
¬171218-N-HT134-075 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2017) Seaman Adam Jones, a native of Ypsilanti, Mich., assigned to the deck department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stands the lookout watch... More
Ship Life, US Navy Photogrpah
PACIFIC OCEAN -- An MH 60 Seahawk with the America Amphibious Ready Group takes flight during Composite Training Unit Exercise aboard USS America (LHA 6), May 10, 2017. The purpose of COMPTUEX is to ensure the ... More
USS America COMPTUEX, US Navy Photo
170512-N-LI768-799 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) underway in the Pacific Ocean. More than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the America Amphibious Ready ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN—U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team
PACIFIC OCEAN—U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embark USS San Diego on Amphibious Assault Vehicles, July 8, 2017. The MEU-ARG team is d... More
PACIFC OCEAN – Navy Corpsman attached to the 15th Marine
PACIFC OCEAN – Navy Corpsman attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit refine operating procedures transporting and caring for a casualty in an UH-1Y Huey, aboard USS San Diego (LPD 22), July 23, 2017. Ref... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th MEU's Low-Altitude Air Defense
U.S. Marines with the 15th MEU's Low-Altitude Air Defense Detachment participate in a small-caliber arms team drill aboard the USS San America(LHA 6) Aug 5, 2017. The Marines conducted the drill in support of a... More
USS San Diego (LPD 22) celebrates Women’s Equality Day
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 26, 2017) – Staff Sgt. Dana Cisneros, senior Unit Victim Advocate with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistical Combat Element, speaks to the audience about women through history on Nation... More
USS San Diego (LPD 22) celebrates Women’s Equality Day
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 26, 2017) – Women in leadership roles or who hold uncommon military occupational specialties in the Navy and Marine Corps are recognized on National Women Equality Day aboard USS San Diego (L... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 4, 2017) -
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 4, 2017) - Landing craft, air cushions assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 prepare to launch from the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 6, 2017) -
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 6, 2017) - Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) board an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium ... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sep. 6, 2017) -
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sep. 6, 2017) - A landing craft air cushion operated by Sailors of Assault Craft Unit 5 departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) whi... More
170908-N-GC965-034 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170908-N-GC965-034 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 8, 2017) Sailors assigned to the air department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) remove chock and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk... More
170908-N-GC965-117 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170908-N-GC965-117 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 8, 2017) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) carry a simulated injured patient to the ship’s operating room during a casual... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 8, 2017) -
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 8, 2017) - Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) perform visit, board, search, and sei... More
America ARG participates Exercise Alligator Dagger
170908-N-GC965-133 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 8, 2017) Hospitalman 2nd Class Tavaris Hobbs, a native of Huntsville, Alabama, left, prepares to take an x-ray of a simulated patient during casualty ... More
170909-N-ZQ712-116 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION
170909-N-ZQ712-116 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION (Sept. 9, 2017) Sailors aboard the expeditionary mobile base ship USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB-3) and Marines assigned to the Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) deta... More
170909-N-ZQ712-026 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION
170909-N-ZQ712-026 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION (Sept. 9, 2017) Marine Corps C Lance Cpl. Raymond Cardenas, (left), a native of Canoga Park, California, and Marine Corps PFCfc. Javarious Little, a native o... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 11, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 11, 2017) - An SA-330 Puma helicopter assigned to the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) delivers supplies to the amphibious assault ship ... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 11, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 11, 2017) - Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) organize pallets of supplies on the ship’s flight deck during a replenishment... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 12, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 12, 2017) - Sailors assigned to repair locker 6/7A aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) train on hose handling techniques on one of the ship’s elevator... More
U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 12, 2017)
U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 12, 2017) – Sailors assigned to USS San Diego (LPD 22) oversee a fuel line during a Replenishment at Sea. The 15th MEU and America ARG are operating in the 5th Fleet a... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 12, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 12, 2017) - Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Armando Lugaro, a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship ... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 13, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 13, 2017) - Marine Corps Cpl. Jason Bauer, a native of Thornton, Colorado, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America ... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 13, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 13, 2017) - Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Melissa Marcano, a native of Newington, Connecticut, and Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Michael Dixon, an Oklaho... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 13, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 13, 2017) - U.S. Navy Sailors await the arrival of the Republic of Djibouti Chief of Defense Gen. Zakaria Cheick Ibrahim, and senior members of the Djiboutian military, ... More
U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 14, 2017)
U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 14, 2017) –Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Aviation Combat Element prepare a UH-1Y Huey for flight aboard USS San Diego (LPD 22). With low-flying AH-... More
U.S. 5 TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 15, 2017)
U.S. 5 TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 15, 2017) - An SA-330 Puma helicopter assigned to the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) delivers supplies to the amphibious assault ship... More
170916-N-AC254-153 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170916-N-AC254-153 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2017) - The expeditionary supply base ship USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3), left, the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), center front, the A... More
170917-N-ZS023-216 U.S. 5 TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170917-N-ZS023-216 U.S. 5 TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 17, 2017) Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Denonte Dawson, an Atlanta native, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault shi... More
170917-N-AC254-153 U.S. 5 TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170917-N-AC254-153 U.S. 5 TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 17, 2017) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) pay respects to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McC... More
170918-N-ZS023-033 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170918-N-ZS023-033 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 18, 2017) Ship’s Serviceman Cristian Arzuaga, a Chicago native, assigned to the supply department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA ... More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 26, 2017) – Marines and contractors
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 26, 2017) – Marines and contractors attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Unmanned Aerial Surveillance unit, prepare an RQ-21A Blackjack for takeoff aboard the San Anto... More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 28, 2017) – A UH-1Y Huey,
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 28, 2017) – A UH-1Y Huey, attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Aviation Combat Element, takes off from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Die... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 26, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 26, 2017) – Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Aviation Combat Element perform preflight checks on an M... More
Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and ...
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sep. 26, 2017) Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conduct physical training aboard the flight deck of t... More
170926-N-ZS023-105 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170926-N-ZS023-105 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 26, 2017) Chief Gunner’s Mate Alishia Prescott, a native of Peabody, Massachusetts, assigned to the weapons department aboard the amphibious assault s... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Sailors with the
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Sailors with the America Amphibious Ready Group practice putting out fires aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Sept. 29, 2017. The exercise focuses on train... More
(170929-M-KN503-006) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
(170929-M-KN503-006) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 29, 2017) – Lance Cpl. Armando Lugaro with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) and Seaman Christian Borromeo with the America Amphibio... More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 03, 2017) – Marines assigned
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 03, 2017) – Marines assigned to the Combined Anti-Armor Team, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, prepare to board a UH-1Y Huey during a tactical recovery of aircr... More
171006-N-ZQ712-100 EILAT, Israel (Oct. 6, 2017) Mass
171006-N-ZQ712-100 EILAT, Israel (Oct. 6, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Demetrius Kennon, from Chatom, Alabama, explains the function of the primary flight control while giving a tour to Israeli... More
USS America hosts ship tours, Israel
171008-N-NJ416-009 EILAT, Israel (Oct. 8, 2017) Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Justin Steward, from Marietta, Georgia, gives a tour of the hangar bay to local Israeli students aboard the America-class amphib... More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2017) – Marines assigned
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2017) – Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, setup a range during a deck shoot aboard the San An... More
USS America conducts Vertical Replenishment
171013-N-AC254-066 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 13, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 delivers cargo from the dry cargo and ammunition sh... More
U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 16, 2017) –
U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 16, 2017) – Cpl. Jean Joseph, a field radio operator with the Logistics Combat Element for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sorts mail after a Replenishment at Sea abo... More
U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — The 15th Marine
U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team and Logistics Combat Element conducted an amphibious assault and military operations in urban terrain with the U... More
America Sailor bakes cookies
171017-N-NJ416-076 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 17, 2017) Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Daisy Magana, a Chicago native, scoops cookie dough onto a cookie sheet in the bake shop aboard the amp... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 17, 2017) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 17, 2017) – A scout sniper with Company A., 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element uses a window opening to tak... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – A Marine with A.
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – A Marine with A. Company, 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Ground Combat Element, runs to set up an M224 60mm lightweight mortar s... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS –Marines with Company
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS –Marines with Company A, 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element, fire an M203 40mm grenade launcher during a live-fire ... More
171001-N-AC254-006 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171001-N-AC254-006 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 19, 2017) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct a foreign object and debris walk down on the flight deck d... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — Marines and Sailors
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element and Battalion Landing Team gather for a briefing on camp policies and procedures upon t... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — Marines with the
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit raise the Marine Corps flag next to the United Arab Emirates flags, Oct. 20, 2017, signifying the official start of Iron Magic... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 21, 2017) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 21, 2017) – Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element embarked aboard USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), exit a la... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — Marines with 1st
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team, conduct a movement with light armored vehicles to a small-arms r... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 20, 2017) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 20, 2017) – Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element embarked aboard USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), set up th... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — Water purification
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — Water purification specialists with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element, refill and send off water bladders to a tert... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — Marines and Sailors
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — Marines and Sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element and Battalion Landing Team along with service members from the Unites Arab Emirates arm... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Marines with Company
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Marines with Company A., 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element, receive a class on how to employ an M72A7 rocket laun... More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 26, 2017) –Marines and Sailors
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 26, 2017) –Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Amphibious Ready Group move supplies during a replenishment at sea aboard the San Antonio-class amphib... More
171026-M-KH860-018 U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171026-M-KH860-018 U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — Lance Cpls. Colby Menedez and Erik Bowman, mortarmen with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment... More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 26, 2017) – A Marine assigned
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 26, 2017) – A Marine assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU), Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, conducts a live-fire deck shoot aboard the San An... More
171026-N-ZS023-030 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171026-N-ZS023-030 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 26, 2017) A MK 38 25mm machine gun system (Mod 2) fires test rounds during a live fire training exercise on the one of the weather decks of the amphibious a... More
(171027-M-MW401-151) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
(171027-M-MW401-151) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 27, 2017) – Col. Joseph Clearfield, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Commanding Officer address his Marines and Sailors aboard the amphibious assault s... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Sgt. Michael Loboba,
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Sgt. Michael Loboba, right, company communications chief with Company A., 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element, de... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 28, 2017) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 28, 2017) – Lance Cpl. Nicholas Stragazzi, a motor transportation mechanic with Company A., 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Groun... More
171028-N-GC965-505 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171028-N-GC965-505 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 28, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Nathan Sansone, a native of Rockford, Illiniois, helps move pallets of supplies in the hangar bay of the amphibious as... More
171028-M-CK339-013 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 28, 2017)
171028-M-CK339-013 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 28, 2017) – Sailors collect foreign object debris aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), Oct. 28, 2017. San Diego is deplo... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Marines with Company
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Marines with Company A., 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element stand in front of the company commander awaiting to ... More
171106-M-CK339-001 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 6, 2017)
171106-M-CK339-001 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 6, 2017) – Marines and contractors assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Unmanned Aerial Surveillance unit, inspect an RQ-21A Blackjack aboard the San... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Cpl. Blake Adams,
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Cpl. Blake Adams, a machine gun team leader, with Company A., 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element, carries an Ame... More
171112-N-AC254-205 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates
171112-N-AC254-205 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Nov. 12, 2017) Naval Air Crewman 1st Class Eric Rockwell, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, gives a tour of an MH-60S Se... More
171112-N-AC254-078 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates
171112-N-AC254-078 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Nov. 12, 2017) Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Bob Dubin, chief operating officer for Aerospace Industries Association, speaks to guests during a reception hosted aboard the ... More
171112-N-AC254-102 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates
171112-N-AC254-102 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Nov. 12, 2017) Lt. Laura Starck, an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter pilot assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, greets Ellen M. L... More
USS America hosts Dubai Air Show Reception
171112-N-AC254-138 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Nov. 12, 2017) Barbara Leaf, U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, speaks with Marine Corps Capt. Maida Zheng of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit dur... More
USS America hosts Dubai Airshow
171112-N-MB038-031 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Nov. 12, 2017) Marine Corps Sgt. Jesse Romig, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a photo with guests during a reception hosted aboard t... More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 13, 2017) – Marines assigned
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 13, 2017) – Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, participate in stress-shoot training aboard the San ... More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 14, 2017) – Marines with the
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 14, 2017) – Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, transport a simulated casualty during stress-shoot training... More
171112-N-YT019-002 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates
171112-N-YT019-002 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Nov. 14, 2017) From left, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Mo Hall, food service officer aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Culinary Specialist Se... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (NOV. 20, 2017) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (NOV. 20, 2017) – Marines with Company A., 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element, patrol toward their position to begin... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 21, 2017) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 21, 2017) – Marines with Company A., 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element, maneuver under cover in a trench dur... More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 29, 2017) – U.S. Marine Corps
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 29, 2017) – U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, addresses Marines and Sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Amphibious Ready ... More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 29, 2017) – U.S. Marine Corps
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 29, 2017) – U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, comes aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), Nov. 29... More
171203-N-YT019-064 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 3, 2017) Seaman
171203-N-YT019-064 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 3, 2017) Seaman Anthony Straiton, a native of San Diego, assigned to the deck department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stands watch on the fantail... More
USS America aircraft is is prepared to move to the hangar bay
171203-N-YT019-088 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 3, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) is prepared to m... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Sgt. Marco Mendez,
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Sgt. Marco Mendez, an explosive ordnance disposal team member with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element, is assisted in to his EOD protective suit by... More
171216-N-ZS023-075 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 16, 2017) Interior
171216-N-ZS023-075 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 16, 2017) Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Ferbos, Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Adam Gootee and Ensign Shaquil Keels, all assigned to the amph... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 16, 2017) Marines
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 16, 2017) Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Combat Logistics Battalion 15, wipe down tarps during wash down operations. San Diego, with the embarked 15th ... More
U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 22, 2017)
U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 22, 2017) – Marines and Sailors with USS San Diego (LPD 22) and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit pass boxes during a replenishment at sea. San Diego, with the em... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2018) – An MH-60S Sea Hawk
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2018) – An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter departs USS San Diego (LPD 22) following a visit by the commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and commodore of the America Amphib... More
USS America visits adult day care
180109-N-GC965-148 GUAM (Jan. 9, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Charmaine Cruz, a native of Chesapeake, Va., assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), dances with a resident at the Catholi... More
PEARL HARBOR NAVAL BASE, HI – Marines and Sailors with
PEARL HARBOR NAVAL BASE, HI – Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Amphibious Ready Group gather in the hangar bay aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to man th... More
180122-N-HT134-057 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2018) Capt.
180122-N-HT134-057 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2018) Capt. Joseph Olson, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), speaks with Sailors during an all-hands call on the flight deck. Amer... More
PEARL HARBOR (Jan. 24, 2018) – Marines and Sailors
PEARL HARBOR (Jan. 24, 2018) – Marines and Sailors salute during morning colors as they man the rails aboard USS San Diego (LPD 22). The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the America Amphibious Ready Group are... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit returned home from deployment aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton Jan. 31, 2018. The 15th MEU and America Amphibious Ready Group’s presence suppor... More
180202-N-AC254-104 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2018)
180202-N-AC254-104 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2018) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego follow... More
USS San Diego Return from Deployment
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2018) The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) transits San Diego Bay while returning to its Naval Base San Diego homeport following their first operational deployment. Ameri... More
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2018) The amphibious assault ship
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2018) The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits San Diego Bay while returning to its Naval Base San Diego homeport following their first operational deployment. America, part o... More
180530-N-ZQ712-227 CHULA VISTA, Calif. (May 29, 2018)
180530-N-ZQ712-227 CHULA VISTA, Calif. (May 29, 2018) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) volunteer at the 3rd Annual Unified Sports Day at Greg Rogers Elementary School. Americ... More
180601-N-ZS023-016 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (June 1, 2018)
180601-N-ZS023-016 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (June 1, 2018) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) stand at attention in preparation for a frocking ceremony on the flight deck. America i... More