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A Marine assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) embarked aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) fast-ropes out of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter

A Marine assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) emb...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2009) A Marine assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) embarked aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) fast-ropes out of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter. Rus... More

Attending the keel laying for the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) are, from left to right: Emile Foret, Avondale Industries, Inc. (AAI); James Schiro (AAI); Lawrence Torres (AAI); Julius Laurent (AAI); Eric Houin (AAI); Commander (CDR) Jim Mullican, office of the supervisor of shipbuilding, New Orleans (SSNO); Chris Sprague (AAI); Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Frank Forkel (SSNO); Dewey Lee (SSNO); Norman Nowell (SSNO); C.C. Cole (SSNO); Charles Turberville (SSNO); and Donald Cazaubon (SSNO)

Attending the keel laying for the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Westwego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries, Inc. Release Status: Released... More

A port quarter view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) under construction on the ways eight days before its launch

A port quarter view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) und...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

Bunting and signs adorn the bow of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) as it rests on the ways prior to its launch

Bunting and signs adorn the bow of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

Meredeth A. Brokaw, ship's sponsor, speaks at the christening of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47)

Meredeth A. Brokaw, ship's sponsor, speaks at the christening of the d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

The dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) passes down the ways into the water at its launch

The dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) passes down the ways into ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

Meredeth A. Brokaw, ship's sponsor, caps the christening ceremony the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) by breaking a bottle of champagne across the ship's bow

Meredeth A. Brokaw, ship's sponsor, caps the christening ceremony the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

A starboard bow view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) as it rests on the ways prior to its launch

A starboard bow view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

A stern view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) as it rests on the ways prior to its launch

A stern view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) as it rest...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

At the christening and launch of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47): seated, left to right, Mrs. P.D. Hurst; Mrs. A.L. Bossier; Meredeth Brokaw, ship's sponsor; Kimberly Graff, flower girl; Linda Mickelson, matron of honor; and Rep. Lindy Boggs, D-LA. Standing, left to right: A.L. Bossier, CEO, Avondale Industries, Inc.; Captain J.F. King, NAVSEA: Governor G.S. Mickelson of South Dakota; Senator, Larry Pressler, R-SD; Tom Brokaw, NBC News; and Captain P.D. Hurst, SUPSHIP, New Orleans

At the christening and launch of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

A starboard beam view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) afloat after its launch

A starboard beam view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

A bow view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) as it rests on the ways prior to its launch

A bow view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) as it rests ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

A starboard quarter view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) underway

A starboard quarter view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) underway

A starboard bow view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) un...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port beam view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) underway

A port beam view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) underw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port quarter view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) underway

A port quarter view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) und...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A bow view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) underway

A bow view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard beam view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) underway

A starboard beam view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) underway

A port bow view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) underwa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Rushmore (LSD 47) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

A stern view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) underway

A stern view of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-cushioned landing craft (LCAC) comes ashore with supplies from the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47), background, during Operation Restore Hope relief efforts

An air-cushioned landing craft (LCAC) comes ashore with supplies from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) Joseph Dorey Release Status: Released to ... More

The air-cushion landing craft LCAC-22 approaches the water for a return trip to the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-49) during the multinational relief effort Operation Restore Hope

The air-cushion landing craft LCAC-22 approaches the water for a retur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) Joseph Dorey Release Status: Released to ... More

The air-cushion landing craft LCAC-5, from the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-49), comes ashore with a load of supplies during the multinational relief effort Operation Restore Hope

The air-cushion landing craft LCAC-5, from the dock landing ship USS R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw) Joseph Dorey Release Status: Released to ... More

Air-cushioned landing craft LCAC-5 leaves the beach near Mogadishu International Airport enroute to the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) on a supply run during the multinational relief effort Operation Restore Hope

Air-cushioned landing craft LCAC-5 leaves the beach near Mogadishu Int...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) Joseph Dorey Release Status: Released to ... More

A U.S. Marine tent city is set up at Mogadishu International Airport while the troops are stationed in the region during the multinational relief effort Operation Restore Hope. In the foreground are two M-998 cargo/troop carriers while, in the background, the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10), left, and the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) sit at anchor on the horizon

A U.S. Marine tent city is set up at Mogadishu International Airport w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Aw) Joseph Dorey Release Status: Released to... More

Officers and petty officers of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) are shown at morning quarters as the ship operates off the coast of Mogadishu in support of Operation Provide Relief

Officers and petty officers of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE RELIEF Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawowlicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

 Tarawa Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)

Tarawa Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)

At sea with the Tarawa Amphibious Ready Group The amphibious assault ship Tarawa (LHA 1), the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS Duluth (LPD 6) are participating ... More

Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) Lieutenant (LT) Benny Chua (left) with US Navy (USN) LT Tony Then (right), at a reception held onboard the USN dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) during the seventh annual COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING (CARAT) Exercise 2001

Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) Lieutenant (LT) Benny Chua (left) wit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING 2001 Base: Uss Rushmore (LSD 47) Scene Major Command Shown: FLTCOMBATCAMGRUPAC Scen... More

Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) Major (MAJ) Danny Tan, (left), RSN (MAJ) H .C. Lim, (center) and US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Dave Kapaun (right), at a reception onboard the USN dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) during the seventh annual COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING (CARAT) Exercise 2001

Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) Major (MAJ) Danny Tan, (left), RSN (M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING 2001 Base: Uss Rushmore (LSD 47) Scene Major Command Shown: FLTCOMBATCAMGRUPAC Scen... More

Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) Colonel (COL) Tan Kai Hoe, (left), commanding officer, 185th Missile Gunboat Squadron, US Navy (USN) Captain (CPT). Gary Erickson, Commander Destroyer Squadron One (COMDESRON 1) (center), and RSN COL M. L. Chew, (right), enjoy a reception onboard the USN dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) during the seventh annual COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING (CARAT) Exercise 2001

Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) Colonel (COL) Tan Kai Hoe, (left), co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING 2001 Base: Uss Rushmore (LSD 47) Scene Major Command Shown: FLTCOMBATCAMGRUPAC Scen... More

US Navy (USN) Musician 3rd Class (MU3) Jeremiah Garwick (left), Musician 2nd Class (MU2) Jeremy Bustillos (center), and MU2 Guy Gregg, from the USN Seventh Fleet Band, play at a reception onboard the USN dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) during the seventh annual COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING (CARAT) Exercise 2001

US Navy (USN) Musician 3rd Class (MU3) Jeremiah Garwick (left), Musici...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING 2001 Base: Uss Rushmore (LSD 47) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw/Sw) Kevin H. Tierney,... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Captain (CPT) Arthur Woods (left), US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) Jose Sanchez (center) and Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Yongoo Low (right) enjoy a reception onboard the USN dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) during the seventh annual COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING (CARAT) Exercise 2001

US Marine Corps (USMC) Captain (CPT) Arthur Woods (left), US Navy (USN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING 2001 Base: Uss Rushmore (LSD 47) Scene Major Command Shown: FLTCOMBATCAMGRUPAC Scen... More

Sailors respond to possible intruders swimming up to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

Sailors respond to possible intruders swimming up to the amphibious do...

San Diego, Calif. (Dec. 04, 2002) Sailors respond to possible intruders swimming up to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), during force protection training held at Pier 8 aboard Naval Statio... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Whidbey Island Class Amphibious Dock Landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) "man the rails" as the ship pulls into Naval Station Pearl Harbor. The RUSHMORE is here to take part in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC 2004 is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Whidbey Island Class Amphibious D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) man the rails as the ship pulls into Naval Station Pearl Harbor.

Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) ...

Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Jun. 28, 2004) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) "man the rails" as the ship pulls into Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Rushmore is in Pearl H... More

Amphibious Dock Landing Ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) conducts operations off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004.

Amphibious Dock Landing Ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) conducts operations...

Pacific Ocean (Jul. 08, 2004) Amphibious Dock Landing Ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) conducts operations off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest ... More

The Dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), right, Australian replenishment vessel HMAS Success (AOR 304), center, and the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1), left, conduct a Refuel At Sea (RAS) operation

The Dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), right, Australian repleni...

Pacific Ocean (Jul. 11, 2004) The Dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), right, Australian replenishment vessel HMAS Success (AOR 304), center, and the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1), left, conduc... More

The amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) pulls alongside the Australian auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMAS Success (AOR 304).

The amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) pulls alongside the Aus...

Pacific Ocean (Jul. 11, 2004) The amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) pulls alongside the Australian auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMAS Success (AOR 304) to prepare for a replenishment at Sea (RAS) ... More

he amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and the Australian auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMAS Success (AOR 304).

he amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and the Australi...

Pacific Ocean (Jul. 11, 2004) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and the Australian auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMAS Success (AOR 304) line up for a simultaneous replenishment at sea ... More

US Navy (USN) Photographer's Mate 2nd Class (PH2) John Parker documents a Refuel At Sea (RAS) operation conducted by the USN Whidbey Island Class Dock landing Ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) (left), Australian Navy Durance Class Underway Replenishment Vessel Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) SUCCESS (AOR 304) (center), and the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) (right). These ships are some of the many participating in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the...

US Navy (USN) Photographer's Mate 2nd Class (PH2) John Parker document...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Photographer's Mate 2nd Class (PH2) John Parker documents a Refuel At Sea (RAS) operation conducted by the USN Whi... More

Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) observe as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) comes alongside the Australian auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMAS Success (AOR 304).

Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) observe ...

Pacific Ocean (Jul. 11, 2004) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) observe as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) comes alongside the Australian auxiliary oiler reple... More

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) heads out to sea after dispatching Amphibious Assault Vehicles.

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) heads out to se...

Pacific Ocean (Jul. 18, 2004) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) heads out to sea after dispatching Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) during a mechanized amphibious raid in support of exerci... More

A Marine attached to amphibious transport dock ship USS Duluth (LPD 6) runs laps around the ship's flight deck .

A Marine attached to amphibious transport dock ship USS Duluth (LPD 6)...

Persian Gulf (Apr. 18, 2005) A Marine attached to amphibious transport dock ship USS Duluth (LPD 6) runs laps around the ship's flight deck while amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) follows close... More

A lone Marine works among Marine Corps vehicles in the well deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

A lone Marine works among Marine Corps vehicles in the well deck aboar...

Gulf of Oman (Apr. 22, 2005) A lone Marine works among Marine Corps vehicles in the well deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is currently on her way home after conductin... More

A lone US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine works on the paperwork for various vehicles in the well deck onboard the US Navy (USN) Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47). The RUSHMORE is currently on her way home after holding operations in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A lone US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine works on the paperwork for variou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Rushmore (LSD 47) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Rushmore (LSD 47) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw) Aaron Ansarov, Usn Release Status: Released... More

Family members of Sailors assigned to the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) watch as the ship arrives in Pearl Harbor.

Family members of Sailors assigned to the dock landing ship USS Rushmo...

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (May. 26, 2005) Family members of Sailors assigned to the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) watch as the ship arrives in Pearl Harbor for a brief port visit. Rushmore is part of Exped... More

Engineman 1st Class Noah Lanham, assigned to the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), holds his wife�s hands.

Engineman 1st Class Noah Lanham, assigned to the dock landing ship USS...

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (May. 26, 2005) Engineman 1st Class Noah Lanham, assigned to the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), holds his wifes hands as the ships chaplain renews their wedding vows on the flight... More

Line handlers from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) pull in a mooring line as they secure the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) to the pier.

Line handlers from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) pul...

San Diego, Calif. (Jun. 06, 2005) Line handlers from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) pull in a mooring line as they secure the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) to the pier. Rus... More

Line handlers from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) stand at parade rest.

Line handlers from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) sta...

Naval Station San Diego (Jun. 06, 2005) Line handlers from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) stand at parade rest as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) pulls in after a six-mon... More

Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) leads a formation of ships during a photo exercise near Guam.

Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) leads a formation...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 01, 2007) Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) leads a formation of ships during a photo exercise near Guam. Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group consists of Amphibiou... More

Sailors play basketball in the well deck aboard dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

Sailors play basketball in the well deck aboard dock landing ship USS ...

PERSIAN GULF (Jun. 28, 2007) Sailors play basketball in the well deck aboard dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, as part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is on a scheduled depl... More

Seaman Sheila Castaneda, left, and Quartermaster 2nd Class Shane Smith observe morning colors aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) on Independence Day 2007.

Seaman Sheila Castaneda, left, and Quartermaster 2nd Class Shane Smith...

CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF OPERATIONS (Jul. 04, 2007) Seaman Sheila Castaneda, left, and Quartermaster 2nd Class Shane Smith observe morning colors aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) on Independenc... More

Sailors aboard dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) raise flags and pennants in preparation for dress ship as part of a 4th of July celebration.

Sailors aboard dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) raise flags and...

CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF OPERATIONS (Jul. 04, 2007) Sailors aboard dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) raise flags and pennants in preparation for dress ship as part of a 4th of July celebration. Rushmore is... More

Boatswain's mates from dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) recover the ship's 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) with a 60-ton crane while the ship's flight deck crew refuels an HH-60H Seahawk.

Boatswain's mates from dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) recover...

PERSIAN GULF (Jul. 18, 2007) Boatswain's mates from dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) recover the ship's 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) with a 60-ton crane while the ship's flight deck crew re... More

Chief Boatswain's Mate Wally Mitchell gives directions to the flight crew of dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a personnel and cargo transfer.

Chief Boatswain's Mate Wally Mitchell gives directions to the flight c...

PERSIAN GULF (Jul. 19, 2007) Chief Boatswain's Mate Wally Mitchell gives directions to the flight crew of dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a personnel and cargo transfer. Rushmore's flight deck pe... More

Ensign Scott Jennings, a member of dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), watches the sun rise over one of Iraq's oil platforms.

Ensign Scott Jennings, a member of dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD...

PERSIAN GULF (Jul. 20, 2007) Ensign Scott Jennings, a member of dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), watches the sun rise over one of Iraq's oil platforms. Rushmore is conducting maritime operations around ... More

Sailors assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) watch the sun rise over one of Iraq's oil platforms.

Sailors assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard d...

PERSIAN GULF (Jul. 20, 2007) Sailors assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) watch the sun rise over one of Iraq's oil platforms. Rushmore is conduct... More

The color guard team from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) presents colors at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif.

The color guard team from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmor...

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 06, 2008) The color guard team from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) presents colors at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif. before the NFL playoff game between the San Di... More

The color guard team from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) presents colors at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif. before the NFL playoff game between the San Diego Chargers and the Tennessee Titians.

The color guard team from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmor...

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 06, 2008) The color guard team from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) presents colors at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif. before the NFL playoff game between the San Di... More

A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) hovers over the surface of Elliot Bay behind the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) hovers over the surface of Elliot ...

SEATTLE, Wash. (May. 20, 2008) A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) hovers over the surface of Elliot Bay behind the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a parade of ships in commemoration o... More

A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) hovers over the surface of Elliot Bay behind the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) hovers over the surface of Elliot ...

SEATTLE, Wash. (May. 20, 2008) A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) hovers over the surface of Elliot Bay behind the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a parade of ships in commemoration o... More

Chief Engineman Charlie Armstrong shows Vice Adm. D.C. Curtis, commander, Naval Surface Forces, the central control station aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47)

Chief Engineman Charlie Armstrong shows Vice Adm. D.C. Curtis, command...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Sep. 11, 2008) Chief Engineman Charlie Armstrong shows Vice Adm. D.C. Curtis, commander, Naval Surface Forces, the central control station aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore... More

Boatswain's Mate Seaman Lenie Jordan peers through binoculars while standing the aft look-out watch.

Boatswain's Mate Seaman Lenie Jordan peers through binoculars while st...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 23, 2008) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Lenie Jordan peers through binoculars while standing the aft look-out watch aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is suppo... More

Seaman Jeremy Oliver chips rust from pad eyes.

Seaman Jeremy Oliver chips rust from pad eyes.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 23, 2008) Seaman Jeremy Oliver chips rust from pad eyes on the flight deck during routine maintenance aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is supporting an... More

Flying squad Sailors await the arrival of an Army MH-47G Chinook Special Operations aircraft.

Flying squad Sailors await the arrival of an Army MH-47G Chinook Speci...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 26, 2008) Flying squad Sailors await the arrival of an Army MH-47G Chinook Special Operations aircraft on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during U.S... More

Sailors on the stern gate of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) await the arrival of a small craft.

Sailors on the stern gate of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rush...

NANOOSE FIRING RANGE, British Columbia (Sep. 28, 2008) Sailors on the stern gate of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) await the arrival of a small craft during an early morning passenger tr... More

A landing craft utility (LCU) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1 debarks the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

A landing craft utility (LCU) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1 d...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 26, 2009) A landing craft utility (LCU) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1 debarks the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Bonhom... More

A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 pr...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 26, 2009) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of t... More

Damage Controlman 1st Class April Williams, from Oklahoma City, Okla., verifies tags on halon bottles in Main Machinery Room 2 aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

Damage Controlman 1st Class April Williams, from Oklahoma City, Okla.,...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 26, 2009) Damage Controlman 1st Class April Williams, from Oklahoma City, Okla., verifies tags on halon bottles in Main Machinery Room 2 aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore ... More

A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 debarks the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 26, 2009) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 debarks the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the B... More

Sailors stand watch in the casualty control station aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

Sailors stand watch in the casualty control station aboard the amphibi...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 26, 2009) Sailors stand watch in the casualty control station aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore, part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group is ... More

A Sailor aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) participates in a general quarters drill.

A Sailor aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47)...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 27, 2009) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Paul Thiesen sends a message to Repair Locker 7 during the communications event of the damage control Olympics aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Was... More

A Sailor aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) participates in a general quarters drill.

A Sailor aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47)...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 27, 2009) A Sailor aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) participates in a general quarters drill. Rushmore is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and... More

Marines assigned to the Ground Combat Element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), embarked aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), fast rope out of an Ch-46E Sea Knight helicopter.

Marines assigned to the Ground Combat Element of the 11th Marine Exped...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 30, 2009) Marines assigned to the Ground Combat Element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), embarked aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), fast rope ou... More

Sailors and Marines man the rails of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47)

Sailors and Marines man the rails of the amphibious dock landing ship ...

SAN DIEGO (Sep. 18, 2009) Sailors and Marines man the rails of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) as they depart Naval Base San Diego. Rushmore is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Rea... More

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jeson Hall, assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD 7), looks at birthday party balloons with a resident.

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jeson Hall, assigned to the amphibious tra...

BARRIGADA HEIGHTS, Guam (Oct. 06, 2009) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jeson Hall, assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD 7), looks at birthday party balloons with a resident of St. Domi... More

 Fireman Seaman George Clough, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), participates in a question and answer session about the Navy.

Fireman Seaman George Clough, assigned to the amphibious dock landing...

DEDEDO, Guam (Oct. 07, 2009) Fireman Seaman George Clough, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), participates in a question and answer session about the Navy during a community ser... More

Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) embarked aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) fast rope out of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter onto the flight deck

Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) emba...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2009) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) embarked aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) fast rope out of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter onto t... More

An amphibious assault vehicle from to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) exits the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

An amphibious assault vehicle from to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Un...

JAVA SEA (Oct. 16, 2009) An amphibious assault vehicle from to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) exits the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and heads ashore to Ind... More

An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) debarks the well deck of the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47)

An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionar...

JAVA SEA (Oct. 17, 2009) An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) debarks the well deck of the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and heads for the Indonesian... More

Amphibious assault vehicles assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) debark the well deck of the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and head for the Indonesian shore to support

Amphibious assault vehicles assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary ...

JAVA SEA (Oct. 17, 2009) Amphibious assault vehicles assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) debark the well deck of the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and head for the Indonesian sho... More

Two amphibious assault vehicles assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) debark the well deck of the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and head for the Indonesian shore to support Marine Exercis

Two amphibious assault vehicles assigned to the 11th Marine Expedition...

JAVA SEA (Oct. 17, 2009) Two amphibious assault vehicles assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) debark the well deck of the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and head for the Indonesian... More

Amphibious assault vehicles assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) debark the well deck of the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and head for the Indonesian shore to support

Amphibious assault vehicles assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary ...

JAVA SEA (Oct. 17, 2009) Amphibious assault vehicles assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) debark the well deck of the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and head for the Indonesian sho... More

The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) are docked at Mike Pier at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and the amphi...

PEARL HARBOR (Apr. 05, 2010) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) are docked at Mike Pier at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The tw... More

Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 45 and 59, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, enter the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 45 and 59, assigned to Assault Craft...

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 06, 2012) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 45 and 59, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, enter the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (L... More

Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 42, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 42, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (...

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 06, 2012) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 42, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47... More

Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 59, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, departs the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 59, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (...

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 06, 2012) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 59, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, departs the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). R... More

Sailors and Marines lower a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

Sailors and Marines lower a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) aboard t...

SAN DIEGO (Jun. 01, 2012) Sailors and Marines lower a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready ... More

Damage Controlman 1st Class Randall Miller instructs Sailors to get down low while handling a hose during damage control training aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

Damage Controlman 1st Class Randall Miller instructs Sailors to get do...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 02, 2012) Damage Controlman 1st Class Randall Miller instructs Sailors to get down low while handling a hose during damage control training aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship ... More

Chief Damage Controlman Sergio Fabian teaches a Sailor how to properly relieve the nozzleman during damage control training aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

Chief Damage Controlman Sergio Fabian teaches a Sailor how to properly...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 02, 2012) Chief Damage Controlman Sergio Fabian teaches a Sailor how to properly relieve the nozzleman during damage control training aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ru... More

Sailors run to apply chocks and chains to a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the 'Purple Foxes' of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

Sailors run to apply chocks and chains to a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopt...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 02, 2012) Sailors run to apply chocks and chains to a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the 'Purple Foxes' of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 aboard the Whidbey Island-cla... More

Members of the Damage Control Training Team guide visiting midshipmen and shipboard Sailors on proper hose handling techniques aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47).

Members of the Damage Control Training Team guide visiting midshipmen ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 02, 2012) Members of the Damage Control Training Team guide visiting midshipmen and shipboard Sailors on proper hose handling techniques aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS... More

A helicopter prepares to launch from USS Rushmore.

A helicopter prepares to launch from USS Rushmore.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 03, 2012) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the Purple Foxes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class docki... More

A Sailor fires a shot line from USS Peleliu.

A Sailor fires a shot line from USS Peleliu.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 25, 2012) Airman Christopher Holcomb fires a shot line from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) to the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7). P... More

Sailors position a RIM-119 rolling airframe missile for a future launch.

Sailors position a RIM-119 rolling airframe missile for a future launc...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 26, 2012) Fire Controlman 1st Class Jack Kemp, right, and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Joshua Miller, both assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), position a RIM-119 rollin... More

Sailors position a RIM-119 rolling airframe missile for a future launch.

Sailors position a RIM-119 rolling airframe missile for a future launc...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 26, 2012) Fire Controlman 1st Class Jack Kemp, right, and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Joshua Miller, both assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), position a RIM-119 rollin... More

A Sailor gives a tour of the brig to midshipmen.

A Sailor gives a tour of the brig to midshipmen.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 28, 2012) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Wesley Fox gives a tour of the brig to midshipmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Midshipmen are embarked aboard Peleliu as part of... More

A helicopter lands on the flight deck of USS Rushmore.

A helicopter lands on the flight deck of USS Rushmore.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 19, 2012) A CH-53E Super Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the Purple Foxes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 (Reinforced), lands on the Whidbey Island-class docking landing s... More

The deputy commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force arrives aboard USS Peleliu.

The deputy commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force arrives ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 19, 2012) Major General Melvin Spiese, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, arrives aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flagship for th... More

A Sailor practices mock take-down procedures.

A Sailor practices mock take-down procedures.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 20, 2012) Damage Controlman Fireman Jose A. Correa practices mock take-down procedures with Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Anna L. Munez during a Naval Security Forces course in the hangar b... More

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