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

U.S. Navy Storekeeper SEAMAN Apprentice Christopher C. Reed mixes pain...

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

A USMC CH-46E (Sea Knight) helicopter from Marine Helicopter Squadron Medium (HMM 262), come in for a landing on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2). Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), held Special Operations Capable Exercises (SOCEX) and spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China

A USMC CH-46E (Sea Knight) helicopter from Marine Helicopter Squadron ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. Ledoux Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

PH3 Borgen/PH3 West Gulf of Mexico....A patient undergoes a dental examination aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) as the vessel is underway during sea trials. The first ship in its class, Wasp combines flight deck and well deck capabilities with a state of the art combat information center and several newly developed systems. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH3 Borgen/PH3 West Gulf of Mexico....A patient undergoes a dental exa...

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

An overall view of the Ingalls Shipbuilding shipyard during the keel laying of amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1)

An overall view of the Ingalls Shipbuilding shipyard during the keel l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released ... More

A view of the Nos. 1 and 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun turrets from the superstructure of the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB 64). The ship is undergoing overhaul by Ingalls Shipbuilding and is 50 percent complete. The amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) is in the background

A view of the Nos. 1 and 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun turrets from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Lynn D. Howell, Usnr Release Status: Rele... More

A clown entertains children of families waiting for the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1), which is arriving in port for its commissioning

A clown entertains children of families waiting for the amphibious ass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Stephen Batiz, USN Release Status: R... More

Large harbor tugs maneuver the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) into port as the vessel, with crewmen manning the rails, arrives at the naval station for its commissioning ceremony. The first ship in its class, WASP combines flight deck and well deck capabilities with a state-of-the-art combat information center and several newly developed systems

Large harbor tugs maneuver the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) J. Alan Elliott, USN Release... More

A crowd watches as crewmen man the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony. The first ship in its class, WASP combines flight deck and well deck capabilities with a state-of-the-art combat information center and several newly developed systems

A crowd watches as crewmen man the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) J. Alan Elliott, USN Release... More

General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1). The first ship in its class, WASP combines flight deck and well deck capabilities with a state-of-the-art combat information center and several newly developed systems

General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, spea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) J. Alan Elliott, USN Release... More

A US Marine stands in formation with crewmen during the commissioning ceremony of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1). The first ship in its class, WASP combines flight deck and well deck capabilities with a state-of-the-art combat information center and several newly developed systems

A US Marine stands in formation with crewmen during the commissioning ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) J. Alan Elliott, USN Release... More

Captain (CAPT) Leonard F. Picotte, Commanding Officer of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1), and other officers salute during the WASP's commissioning ceremony. The first ship in its class, WASP combines flight deck and well deck capabilities with a state-of-the-art combat information center and several newly developed systems

Captain (CAPT) Leonard F. Picotte, Commanding Officer of the Amphibiou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) J. Alan Elliott, USN Release... More

General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, and other distinguished guests salute as the colors are presented during the commissioning ceremony for the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1). The first ship in its class, WASP combines flight deck and well deck capabilities with a state-of-the-art combat information center and several newly developed systems

General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) J. Alan Elliott, USN Release... More

Electronics Technician 3rd Class Patt discusses the use of a safety harness with his fellow crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1)

Electronics Technician 3rd Class Patt discusses the use of a safety ha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Nathan A. Dukes Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1ST Class Butler positions a bearing on a wheel assembly aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1)

Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1ST Class Butler positions a bea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Nathan A. Dukes Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

Mess Management SPECIALIST SEAMAN Recruit Shrum prepares lunch in the galley aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1)

Mess Management SPECIALIST SEAMAN Recruit Shrum prepares lunch in the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Nathan A. Dukes Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A crew member aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) watches docking maneuvers as the vessel enters port. The crew member is wearing sound-powered phones

A crew member aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) watc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Nathan A. Dukes Release Statu... More

A port bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) underway

A port bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) underw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Flynn Release Status: Released to... More

A signalman works the signalling lever on a searchlight mounted on the signal bridge of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) during FLEET EX 1-90

A signalman works the signalling lever on a searchlight mounted on the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 James Westfall Release Status:... More

Family and friends of crew members on the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) wait to welcome their loved ones upon the vessel's return to port

Family and friends of crew members on the amphibious assault ship USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 James Westfall Release Status: Re... More

Family and friends of crew members on the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) wait to welcome their loved ones upon the vessel's return to port

Family and friends of crew members on the amphibious assault ship USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 James Westfall Release Status: Re... More

The amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) passes the vehicle cargo ship USNS ADMIRAL WILLIAM M. CALLAGHAN (T-AKR-1001) as sailors aboard the Wasp man the rails upon the vessel's entry into port

The amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) passes the vehicle cargo ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 James Westfall Release Status: Re... More

An aerial view of the decommissioned aircraft carrier Coral Sea (CV-43), left, and the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) tied up at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard

An aerial view of the decommissioned aircraft carrier Coral Sea (CV-43...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Norman Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

An overhead amidships view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) underway with crew members manning the rails

An overhead amidships view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LH...

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

A V-22A Osprey aircraft flies over the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) during shipboard compatibility trials

A V-22A Osprey aircraft flies over the bow of the amphibious assault s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Raul L. Solcido Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Flight deck personnel aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) watch as a V-22A Osprey aircraft, its rotors folded inboard, rotates its wing 90 degrees into the shipboard stowage position. The aircraft is aboard the WASP for shipboard compatibility trials

Flight deck personnel aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Solcido Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard quarter view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) as it is moved toward a floating dry dock for launching at Ingalls Shipbuilding

A starboard quarter view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released ... More

A Marine Attack Squadron 223 (VMA 223) AV-8B Harrier aircraft prepares for takeoff on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) during flight operations off the coast of North Carolina

A Marine Attack Squadron 223 (VMA 223) AV-8B Harrier aircraft prepares...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Onslow Bay Scene Camera Operator: PH3 E.W. Frazier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sen. Trent Lott of Mississippi speaks at the christening of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2)

Sen. Trent Lott of Mississippi speaks at the christening of the amphib...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi(MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released t... More

Guests on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) watch as eight CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 162 (HMM-162) fly past the ship as part of a demonstration. The guests came aboard the WASP in Fiumicino, Italy, a port city near Rome, earlier in the day to take part in the ship's observance of the 4th of July

Guests on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jerry M. Ireland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

The amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1), foreground, lies at anchor in Iskenderun Bay near the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH 7). The WASP and its amphibious ready group are relieving the GUADALCANAL's ready group, which is in the eastern Mediterranean region for Operation Provide Comfort, a multinational effort to aid Kurdish refugees in southern Turkey and northern Iraq

The amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1), foreground, lies at anch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Base: Iskenderun Country: Turkey(TUR) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 J. E. Westfall Release Status: Released to ... More

The replenishment oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR-2), center, conducts an underway replenishment with the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1), right, and the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15)

The replenishment oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR-2), center, conducts an und...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Milwaukee Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) J. E. Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

An aerial stern view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1), left, and the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) underway during the NATO exercise Display Determination '91

An aerial stern view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '91 Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 R. C. Witham Release Status: Released to... More

A starboard bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) entering port in New York

A starboard bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) e...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: New York(NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN P. M. Atkinson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

A starboard beam view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) underway during sea trials

A starboard beam view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) und...

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

A C-2A Greyhound aircraft approaches for a landing aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) as the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1), right, and the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LHD-13) follow the carrier

A C-2A Greyhound aircraft approaches for a landing aboard the nuclear-...

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

An elevated stern view of the amphibious assault ship USS KEARSARGE (LHD-3) underway during sea trials

An elevated stern view of the amphibious assault ship USS KEARSARGE (L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Inc. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS KEARSARGE (LHD-3) underway during sea trials

A port bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS KEARSARGE (LHD-3) u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Inc. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An overhead view of the amphibious assault ships USS TARAWA (LHA-1), left, and the USS ESSEX (LHD-2), right, moored at the shipyard. The decommissioned aircraft carrier RANGER (CV-61) is in a graving dock in the upper right

An overhead view of the amphibious assault ships USS TARAWA (LHA-1), l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 R.J. Davis Release Status: R... More

A starboard quarter view of the amphibious assault ship KEARSARGE (LHD-3) moored at the Ingalls Shipbuilding shipyard. The ship is scheduled for commissioning on October 16th

A starboard quarter view of the amphibious assault ship KEARSARGE (LHD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John Bouvia Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Aerial starboard side view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) transiting the Surmadal Fjord at the conclusion of exercise Strong Resolve '95

Aerial starboard side view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: STRONG RESOLVE '95 Base: Surnadalsora Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Franklin P. Call Release Status: Rele... More

Low port quarter view of the amphibious assault ship Bataan (LHD-5) being maneuvered into position alongside the fitting out pier at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc. following the ships float-off from the building ways

Low port quarter view of the amphibious assault ship Bataan (LHD-5) be...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc Release Status: Rele... More

Crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) refuel an AH-1 Cobra helicopter attached to Helicopter Medium Marine Squadron 264 (HMM-264) during Joint Task Force Exercise 98-1 (JTFX 98-1)

Crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) refue...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JTFX 98-1 Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Daniel S. Stokes, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) refuel an AH-1 Cobra helicopter attached to Helicopter Medium Marine Squadron 264 (HMM-264) during Joint Task Force Exercise 98-1 (JTFX 98-1)

Crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) refue...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JTFX 98-1 Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Daniel S. Stokes, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

The amphibious assault ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) arrives at Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. BATAAN participated in Operation FUNDAMENTAL RELIEF a recovery effort to help the victims of Hurricane Georges

The amphibious assault ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) arrives at Naval Statio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FUNDAMENTAL RELIEF Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

A member of the LCAC (Landing Craft, Air Cushioned) crew backs up a Light Armored Vehicle-25 (LAV-25) from 1ST Light Armored Reconnaisence Battalion, Delta Company, Headquarters Plattoon in preperation to return to the USS BON HOMME RICHARD (LHD-6) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on ional/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault...

A member of the LCAC (Landing Craft, Air Cushioned) crew backs up a Li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A member of the LCAC (Landing Craft, Air Cushioned) crew backs up a Light Armored Vehicle-25 (LAV-25) from 1ST Light Armored Rec... More

As part of an amphibious landing Marines Onboard the USS BON HOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) load into a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter ready to take them to their landing zone for an assault on an enemy target during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

As part of an amphibious landing Marines Onboard the USS BON HOMME RIC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 (Sw/Aw) Tyler A. ... More

Boatswain Mate Second Class (BM2) Tom Krieger stationed onboard the USS Essex (LHD 2), helps an evacuee fill out the proper paperwork he needs. The evacuees were transported to the Essex from the "San Juan Embassy" (actually Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan) during the Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) for Special Operations Capable Exercise (SOCEX)

Boatswain Mate Second Class (BM2) Tom Krieger stationed onboard the US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. Ledoux Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A view showing the mid-ship fuel pumping station onboard the USS TIPPECANOE (T-A0 199) as it conducts underway replenishment (UNREP) with the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

A view showing the mid-ship fuel pumping station onboard the USS TIPPE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Uss Tippecanoe (T-A0 199) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force Scene Camera Oper... More

A view inside the well deck onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001, showing US Marine Corps (USMC) Light Armored Vehicles (LAV-25) and High-Mobility Multi Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) loaded aboard Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) craft

A view inside the well deck onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force Scene Camera O... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) Charles Bolden (foreground right) receives a briefing from USMC Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) J. J. Boccino, inside the Operations Center, onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) Charles Bolden (foreground...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force Scene Camera O... More

Secretary of the Navy, The Honorable Robert Pirie (right), is greeted by US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) James Battaglini, after arriving aboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

Secretary of the Navy, The Honorable Robert Pirie (right), is greeted ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force Scene Camera O... More

With the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1631 still tethered to the USS Essex (LHD 2) Landing Assault Ship, Marines from the 1ST Battalion, 5th Marines from Camp Pendleton, California and Australian soldiers move personnel and equipment onboard the LCU to go ashore during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

With the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1631 still tethered to the USS Es...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Wayne A. Clark, USAF Release S... More

A CH-46E Sea Knight Helicopter conducts Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) on the flight deck of USS Essex LHD 2 while Combat Cargo personnel, in 4K forklifts, wait to move the supplies to the hangar deck for processing during Exercise TANDEM THRUST. The pallets are processed quickly and sent to the correct locations on the ship during Exercise TANDEM THRUST. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

A CH-46E Sea Knight Helicopter conducts Vertical Replenishment (VERTRE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Wayne A. Clark, USAF Release... More

Viewed from the deck of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2), the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDS) Sagami Class Replenishment Ship SAGAMI (AOE 421) pulls up along side participating in an underway replenishment at sea (UNREP). This is the first time the ESSEX conducted a UNREP with a JMSDF ship

Viewed from the deck of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assaul...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: Ships - Foreign - Japan Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Stephanie M. Bergma... More

The multi-purpose WASP class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) slowly sails by as two helicopters from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 11 (HELASRON HS-11) Dragonslayers, provide escort up the Hudson River for Fleet Week 2002. More than 6000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guard personnel aboard 22 ships - including six warships returning from deployment in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, sail into New York City for the 15th Annual Fleet Week 2002

The multi-purpose WASP class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Hudson River, New York City State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter prepares for a mission aboard the USN WASP CLASS; Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD-1), during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter prepares for a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Melissa Sanscrainte, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

High- angle, bow on view, showing US Navy (USN) and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) ships, moored to the pier and moored side-by-side, at the White Beach Port Facility, located in Okinawa, Japan. Pictured left-to-right are the USN WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2), the JMSDF HATAKAZE CLASS: Destroyer, SHIMAKAZE (DDG 172), the JMSDF KONGOU CLASS: Destroyer, MYOUKOU (DDG 175), the JMSDF ASAGIRI CLASS: Destroyer, HAMAGIRI (DD 155) and the JMSDF HARUSHIO CLASS: Submarine, NATSUSHIO (SS 584)

High- angle, bow on view, showing US Navy (USN) and Japanese Maritime ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 James G. Mccarter, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Electrician�s Mate 3rd Class Mike Colberg checks switches while on watch in the Aft Main Machinery Room aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).

Electrician�s Mate 3rd Class Mike Colberg checks switches while on wat...

Arabian Gulf (May. 15, 2003) Electricians Mate 3rd Class Mike Colberg checks switches while on watch in the Aft Main Machinery Room aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The amphibious assault ship Kearsarge is deploye... More

Aerial view of US Navy (USN) Ships assigned to Amphibious Task Force-West (ATF-W) underway in the Gulf of Oman, transporting personnel, supplies, and equipment to Kuwait, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Pictured are the USN Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ships, USS BON HOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) and the USS BOXER (LHD 4); the USN Austin Class: Amphibious Transport Docks, USS DUBUQUE (LPD 8) and USS CLEVELAND (LPD 7); the USN Whidbey Island Class: Dock Landing Ship, USS COMSTOCK (LSD 45); the USN Anchorage Class: Dock Landing Ship, USS ANCHORAGE (LSD 36); and the USN Harpers Ferry Class: Dock Landing Ship, USS PEARL HARBOR LSD 52); also the USN Military Sealift Command (MSC) Henry J....

Aerial view of US Navy (USN) Ships assigned to Amphibious Task Force-W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Aerial view of US Navy (USN) Ships assigned to Amphibious Task Force-West (ATF-W) underway in the Gulf of Oman, transporting per... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Richard F. Natonski, Commander, Task Force Tarawa, speaks to the USMC Marines and US Navy (USN) Sailors of the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) at the Memorial Day ceremony paying tribute to the 23 USMC Marines of Task Force Tarawa who died during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Richard F. Natonski, C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Kearsarge (LHD 3) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Bryan J. Nealy, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Pfc. Conrad D. Carson from Dalton, Georgia assigned to 3rd Battalion 2nd Marine Regiment (3/2) awaits his turn to participate in a small arms shoot on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)

Pfc. Conrad D. Carson from Dalton, Georgia assigned to 3rd Battalion 2...

The Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 15, 2003) Pfc. Conrad D. Carson from Dalton, Georgia assigned to 3rd Battalion 2nd Marine Regiment (3/2) awaits his turn to participate in a small arms shoot on the flight deck aboard t... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1), exit the well deck of the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), during an amphibious assault on Jacksonville Beach, Florida (FL), in support of the Citys Sea and Sky Spectacular event. (Substandard image)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1), exit the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Billy R. Mccall, USMC Release Status: Releas... More

Three US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53E Super Stallion heavy lift helicopters are parked aboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BOXER (LHD 4) in preparation for aerial exercises over the Persian Gulf during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Three US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53E Super Stallion heavy lift helicopt...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Boxer (LHD 4) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jondior Ferrell, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53E Super Stallion heavy lift helicopter prepares to land aboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BOXER (LHD 4) for a quick refuel while conducting aerial exercises over the Persian Gulf during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53E Super Stallion heavy lift helicopter p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Boxer (LHD 4) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jondior Ferrell, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port side view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS LEYTE GULF (CG 55) underway as seen from the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG)

A port side view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 David K. Simmons, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Colonel (COL) Roy A. Arnold, right, symbolically passes the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable, Command over to COL Walter L. Miller, Jr., by passing-on the unit colors at a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) USS ESSEX (LHD 2)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Colonel (COL) Roy A. Arnold, right, symbolicall...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Major Command Shown: III Marine Expeditionary Force Scene Camera Operator: SGT Cory A. Kelly, USMC Release Status: Releas... More

U.S. Navy Captain (CAPT) Jan M. Tol (left), Commanding Officer (CO), USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2), introduces The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (right), U.S. Secretary of Defense, upon his arrival aboard the USS ESSEX during his stay in Singapore (SGP). (DoD photo by CPL. Gregory A Russell) (Released)

U.S. Navy Captain (CAPT) Jan M. Tol (left), Commanding Officer (CO), U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Gregory A Russell, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 8 (HC-8), Dragon Whales, Naval Air Station (NAS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA), picks up supplies from the Sacramento Class Fast Combat Support Ship USS SEATTLE (AOE 3) during Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) operations with the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2) (background). The ESSEX is the flagship of Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3) and on deployment in the Persian Gulf in support of the sovereign government of Iraq

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter, Helicopter Combat Suppor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Aw) Samuel W. Shavers, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

The US Navy (USN) Ohio Class Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729) is assisted past the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) as it enters Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA). The GEORGIA is the fourth Ohio Class submarine to undergo conversion to a guided missile sub. Once completed in 2009 the GEORGIA will provide joint war fighters transformational strike and special operations forces capabilities

The US Navy (USN) Ohio Class Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine USS GEO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Andy Zask, Usn Release Status: Re... More

A forklift is craned aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a port call in Bahrain.

A forklift is craned aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD...

Bahrain (Jan. 10, 2005) A forklift is craned aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a port call in Bahrain. Essex is being loaded with various equipment and supplies as the ship prepares to... More

US Navy (USN) Gunners Mate SEAMAN (GMSN) Gabino Martinez fires a Mark 38 (MK-38) 25 mm machine gun system during a live-fire training exercise onboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BOXER (LHD 4), while participating in Exercise TALISMAN SABRE, a joint US and Australian military forces exercise

US Navy (USN) Gunners Mate SEAMAN (GMSN) Gabino Martinez fires a Mark ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Boxer (LHD 4) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 James Bartels, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), Assault Craft Unit 4 (ACU-4), Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA), prepares to enter the well deck of the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3). The KEARSARGE and embarked ACU-4 are currently on a regularly scheduled deployment to support Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), Assault Craft Unit ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Sarah E. Ard, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER (LHD 4) as she simultaneously launches a Royal ralian Air Force (RAAF) S-70A Black Hawk (Blackhawk) and a USN Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) in support of the Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2005. TALISMAN SABRE is an exercise jointly sponsored by the US Pacific Command (USPACOM) and ralian Defense Force Joint Operations Command, and designed to train the US 7th Fleet Commander's staff and ralian Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The exercise focuses on crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. USPACOM units and...

Aerial starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Aerial starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER (LHD 4) as she simultaneously launc... More

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1631, assigned to Assault Craft Unit One (ACU 1), prepares to pull into the well deck of the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2) at Sasebo Harbor, Japan (JPN). Over looking the LCU is the ESSEXs MK 15 Phalanx Close-In weapons System (CWIS). The ESSEX is currently participating in Amphibious Specialty Training (AST), certifying the well deck for operations

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1631, assigned to Assault...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Marvin E. Thompson Jr., Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

A US Navy (USN) MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter, Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 (HM-15), Blackhawks, Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia (VA), departs the flight deck aboard Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3). The KEARSARGE and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (NC), are on a scheduled deployment and currently conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO)

A US Navy (USN) MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter, Helicopter Mine Counterm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Christopher J. Newsome, Usn Releas... More

The US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) sails along downtown Seattle as part of the 55th Annual SEAFAIR Parade of Ships. SEAFAIR is Seattle's month-long traditional summer festival, which includes the parade of ships, parades, amateur athletics, air shows, and boat racing

The US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BONHOMME RICH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Ralph Radford, Usn Release Status: Released to... More

With The Brothers in the Olympic mountain range as a backdrop, the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) prepares to form-up for Seattle SEAFAIR Festival's parade of ships event. SEAFAIR is Seattle's month-long traditional summer festival, which includes parades, amateur athletics, air shows, and boat racing. (SUBSTANDARD)

With The Brothers in the Olympic mountain range as a backdrop, the US ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Kim Mclendon, Usn Release Status: Released to ... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14) and (HM-15), prepare to float out their Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) and deploy MK-105 Magnetic Influence Minesweeping System sleds from the well deck of the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5). BATAAN, HM-15 and HM-14 are making history, conducting the sled operations from the well deck of the ship for the third time in history and for the first time while the ship was underway. BATAAN and embarked company are underway for PANAMAX 2005

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ken J. Riley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Medical personnel land aboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) as the ship conducts disaster relief assistance to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina while underway in the Gulf of Mexico. The Navy's involvement in the Hurricane Katrina Humanitarian Assistance Operations is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD)

US Navy (USN) Medical personnel land aboard the Wasp Class Amphibious ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS BATAAN (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ken J. Riley,... More

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S KnightHawk helicopter lifts off from the flight deck of the Wasp Class; Amphibious Assault Ship, USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7), during a re-supply mission flown in support of Hurricane Katrina relief operations. LHD 7 is currently docked in New Orleans, Louisiana (LA) serving as the command and control center for Joint Task Force (JTF) Katrina. The US Navy is taking part in Joint Task Force (JTF) Katrina, by aiding in humanitarian assistance operations, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD)

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S KnightHawk helicopter lifts off from the flight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S KnightHawk helicopter conducts Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) operations with the Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5) while participating in humanitarian missions for victims of Hurricane Katrina. The USN is currently involved in Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD)

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S KnightHawk helicopter conducts Vertical Repleni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jonathan Carmichael, Usn Release Status: ... More

A six-ton Navy standard stockless anchor clears the water as it is hauled up aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

A six-ton Navy standard stockless anchor clears the water as it is hau...

Atlantic Ocean (Oct. 15, 2005) A six-ton Navy standard stockless anchor clears the water as it is hauled up aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is currently conducting deck landing qualifi... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22 Osprey, Marine Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 (VMX-22), Argonauts, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, North Carolina (NC), executes a vertical take off from the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) as another Osprey waits to launch. The MV-22 is an advanced technology, vertical/short takeoff and landing (VSTOL) multipurpose tactical aircraft, and is scheduled to replace the aging CH-46E Sea Knight and CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters currently in service. The WASP is currently conducting deck-landing qualifications on the Atlantic Ocean

A US Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22 Osprey, Marine Air Test and Evaluation ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Timothy Bensken, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) performs an underway replenishment.

The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) performs an underway ...

Atlantic Ocean (Dec. 09, 2005) The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) performs an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8). Iwo Jim... More

US Navy (USN) Air Department Sailors, Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), stand-by with chocks and chains as two US Army (USA) UH-60M Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), Fort Campbell, Kentucky (KY), prepare to land onboard the flight deck, as part of their over water qualification program

US Navy (USN) Air Department Sailors, Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Pedro A. Rodriguez, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

US Navy (USN) Operations SPECIALIST Third Class (OS3) Eddie Garcia stands watch on the signal bridge aboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2), Forward Deployed Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), while it is underway in the Sibuyan Sea, sailing from Subic Bay, Luzon, Philippines (PHL), to Leyte Island, PHL, to provide humanitarian assistance to the victims of a devastating landslide

US Navy (USN) Operations SPECIALIST Third Class (OS3) Eddie Garcia sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 James E. Coyle, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

On board the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2) US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participate in a physical fitness run, as maintenance personnel work on USMC AH-1W Super Cobra and CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters spotted on the flight deck. The ESSEX is currently transiting the San Bernardino Straits, enroute to to provide humanitarian assistance for the victims of a devastating deadly landslide on the Island of Leyte, in the Republic of the Philippines

On board the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 James Evans Coyle, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) assigned to the 2nd AA Battalion, Bravo Company, arrive on Onslow Beach during a beach invasion exercise and their certification trials in the Atlantic Ocean. The vehicles launched from theUS Navy (USN) Wasp class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) assigned to t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEACH INVASION EXERCISE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Major Command Shown: 2nd AA Battalion, Bravo Company Scene Camera... More

USN Navy (USN) Landing Signal Enlisted (LSE), GUNNER's Mate Third Class (GM3) Nikole Povolish, prepares for the next helicopter to reach the flight deck aboard the USN Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), during a Replenishment At Sea (RAS) being conducted with the USN Military Sealift Command (MSC), Henry J. Kaiser Class Oiler, USNS YUKON (T-AO 202), while the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2) navigates f the port side. USN Sailors and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from the Forward Deployed Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), HARPERS FERRY and ESSEX are underway in the Philippine Sea, enroute to provide much needed humanitarian assistance for the victims...

USN Navy (USN) Landing Signal Enlisted (LSE), GUNNER's Mate Third Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: USN Navy (USN) Landing Signal Enlisted (LSE), GUNNER's Mate Third Class (GM3) Nikole Povolish, prepares for the next helicopter ... More

The US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2) steams off the coast of Iwo Jima, Japan (JPN), as a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) lands on the beach. The ESSEX is the Navy's only forward-deployed amphibious assault ship

The US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Iwa Jima Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D. Kennedy, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Two US Navy (USN) aircraft handlers stationed aboard the Wasp class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5), prepare to complete a vertical replenishment using an MH-60 Seahawk helicopter

Two US Navy (USN) aircraft handlers stationed aboard the Wasp class Am...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: LI3 Justin Webster, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Assault Ship, USS WASP (LHD 1), Commanding Officer (CO), IBM Distinguished Engineer Mr. Jim Fletcher (left) speaks with USN Command MASTER CHIEF (CMDCM) Mark Butler about flight operations during a Leaders to Sea visit. The Leaders to Sea program brings leaders from business and industry on board a Navy ship underway to get a closer look at how the Navy operates

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Assault Ship, USS WASP (LHD 1), C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Remus Borisov, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the US Navy (USN), USN Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), USN Interior Communications Electrician First Class (IC2) Scot Fulton (left), receives a preview copy of the action, sci-fi, fantasy PG-13 rated movie"X-MEN THE LAST STAND,"from Michelle Cardona, of Fox Productions. USN Sailors and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines embarked aboard the USS KEARSARGE previewed the movie a day prior to its release in theaters nation wide. The KEARSARGE is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean, enroute to participate in the New York City Fleet Week 2006 activities

Onboard the US Navy (USN), USN Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Valerie S. Guffey, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Actor Hugh Jackman, who plays Logan, aka"Wolverine"in the 20th Century Fox upcoming action, sci-fi movie"X-Men: The Last Stand,"walks across the gantry as he exits the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3). Star cast members from the movie are visiting with the ship during the opening day of Fleet Week New York 2006. The crew is also scheduled for a special sneak preview of the film before its worldwide release

Actor Hugh Jackman, who plays Logan, aka"Wolverine"in the 20th Century...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kyle Mcloud, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), star cast members from the 20th Century Fox action, sci-fi movie"X-Men: The Last Stand,"pose for a group photograph with US Navy (USN) Sailors and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines embarked aboard the ship. The star cast members are visiting with the ship during the opening day of Fleet Week New York 2006. The crew is also scheduled for a special sneak preview of the film before its worldwide release. Pictured left-to-right are: Actor Kelcey Grammer, who plays Dr. Hank McCoy, aka"Beast, in the movie"; Actress Halle Berry who plays"Storm"in the movie; and Actor Hugh Jackman(left), who plays Logan,...

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), star cast members from the 20th Century Fo... More

Aerial view showing US Navy (USN) Sailors standing in formation to spell out the message"I Love New York"on the flight deck aboard the USN Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3). The ship is currently underway in on the Hudson River during the start of the Fleet Week New York City 2006 parade of ships. Fleet week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, including public tours of many of the participating ships

Aerial view showing US Navy (USN) Sailors standing in formation to spe...

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

Onboard the US Navy (USN), Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), Actress Halle Berry poses for pictures with USN Sailors assigned to the ship's air department. Berry who plays"Storm"in the 20th Century Fox upcoming action, sci-fi movie"X-Men: The Last Stand,"visited with Sailors and embarked Marines during the opening day of Fleet Week New York 2006. The crew was also given a special sneak preview of the film before its worldwide release

Onboard the US Navy (USN), Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Valerie S. Guffey, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

A starboard side stern view of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), showing Sailors manning the rails as it sails up the Hudson River in route to Pier 90 in Manhattan, New York, during Fleet Week New York 2006, parade of ships. Fleet Week is New York's celebration of the sea services honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, during a week-long celebration of Memorial Day events, remembrances and services

A starboard side stern view of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class: Amphibiou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gabriela Hurtado, USN Release Status: Re... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN), Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), USN Vice Admiral (VADM) Mark Fitzgerald (center), Commander, Second Fleet, introduces the Stars to the 20th Century Fox action, sci-fi movie"X-Men: The Last Stand"to crewmembers. Pictured left-to-right: Actress Halle Berry who plays"Storm"in the movie; Actor Hugh Jackman (left), who plays Logan, aka"Wolverine"in movie; and Actor Kelcey Grammer, who plays Dr. Hank McCoy, aka"Beast, in the movie."USN Sailors and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines embarked aboard the USS KEARSARGE, will preview the movie a day prior to its release in theaters nation wide. The KEARSARGE is currently underway in the Atlantic...

Onboard the US Navy (USN), Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Onboard the US Navy (USN), Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), USN Vice Admiral (VADM) Mark Fitzgerald (... More

US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) Joseph Sensi (left), Commanding Officer of the USN Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), and USN CAPT James Gregorski, Ship's Executive Officer (XO), prepare to participate in ringing the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) systems closing bell, to celebrate Fleet Week New York 2006 activities. Fleet Week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays throughout the week, as wellas public visitation to many of the participating ships

US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) Joseph Sensi (left), Commanding Officer o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Valerie S. Guffey, USN Release Status: Released... More

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