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

Chief petty officer selectees from amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (...

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

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

Chief petty officer selectees from amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (...

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

Eroni, US Navy Photogrpah

Eroni, US Navy Photogrpah

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

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

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

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

Eroni, US Navy Photogrpah

Eroni, US Navy Photogrpah

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

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

Capt. Ed Rhoades, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Pe...

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

Amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) departs Naval Station Norfolk in support of maritime security operations.

Amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) departs Naval Station Norfo...

Norfolk, Va. (Jan. 04, 2007) Amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) departs Naval Station Norfolk in support of maritime security operations. More than 2,000 Sailors assigned to the Bataan Expeditionary Str... More

Crew members assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) man the rails as the ship gets underway at Naval Station Norfolk .

Crew members assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5...

Norfolk, Va. (Jan. 04, 2007) Crew members assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) man the rails as the ship gets underway at Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment. Bataan... More

Family and friends of Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) gather at Naval Station Norfolk to say goodbye as they start their deployment.

Family and friends of Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS B...

Norfolk, Va. (Jan. 04, 2007) Family and friends of Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) gather at Naval Station Norfolk to say goodbye as they start their deployment. More than 2,000 Sa... More

Family and friends of Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) gather at Naval Station Norfolk to say goodbye as they start their deployment.

Family and friends of Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS B...

Norfolk, Va. (Jan. 04, 2007) Family and friends of Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) gather at Naval Station Norfolk to say goodbye as they start their deployment. More than 2,000 Sa... More

Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) man the rails as the ship gets underway at Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment.

Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) man...

Norfolk, Va. (Jan. 04, 2007) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) man the rails as the ship gets underway at Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment. Bataan Expe... More

Sailors and Marines man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) departs Naval Station Norfolk.

Sailors and Marines man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS B...

Norfolk, Va. (Jan. 04, 2007) Sailors and Marines man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) departs Naval Station Norfolk. Bataan is the command ship for the Bataan Expeditionary Strike gro... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Marcus Aguirre teaches Navy rights and responsibilities training aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Marcus Aguirre teaches ...

Persian Gulf (Jan. 09, 2007) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Marcus Aguirre teaches Navy rights and responsibilities training aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for Boxer Expeditiona... More

The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) comes alongside British Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) support tanker RFA Bayleaf (A109) for an underway replenishment (UNREP).

The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) comes alongside British ...

Persian Gulf (Jan. 10, 2007) The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) comes alongside British Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) support tanker RFA Bayleaf (A109) for an underway replenishment (UNREP). Boxer is t... More

The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits the Atlantic Ocean. Bataan is on a regularly scheduled deployment as the flagship of the Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) .

The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits the Atlantic O...

Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 11, 2007) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits the Atlantic Ocean. Bataan is on a regularly scheduled deployment as the flagship of the Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group ... More

Sailors investigate a space using a Navy Firefighting Thermal Imager (NFTI) during a fire drill, aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Sailors investigate a space using a Navy Firefighting Thermal Imager (...

Persian Gulf (Jan. 11, 2007) Sailors investigate a space using a Navy Firefighting Thermal Imager (NFTI) during a fire drill, aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The NFTI is used to detect hot spo... More

Chaplain Cmdr. Timothy Koester, holds Roman Catholic Mass in the ship's chapel aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Chaplain Cmdr. Timothy Koester, holds Roman Catholic Mass in the ship'...

Persian Gulf (Jan. 13, 2007) Chaplain Cmdr. Timothy Koester, holds Roman Catholic Mass in the ship's chapel aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for Boxer Expeditionary St... More

Chaplain Cmdr. Timothy Koester, holds Roman Catholic Mass in the ship's chapel aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Chaplain Cmdr. Timothy Koester, holds Roman Catholic Mass in the ship'...

Persian Gulf (Jan. 13, 2007) Chaplain Cmdr. Timothy Koester, holds Roman Catholic Mass in the ship's chapel aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for Boxer Expeditionary Strike... More

A Sailor fires a shotgun during live-fire training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

A Sailor fires a shotgun during live-fire training aboard the amphibio...

Persian Gulf (Jan. 15, 2007) A Sailor fires a shotgun during live-fire training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group, currently operat... More

A Sailor stationed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), is shown how to load a shotgun during live-fire training.

A Sailor stationed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4...

Persian Gulf (Jan. 15, 2007) A Sailor stationed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), is shown how to load a shotgun during live-fire training. Boxer is the flagship for Boxer Expeditionary Stri... More

Master Chief Culinary Specialist Scott Montgomery stands watch on the MK-38 25mm machine gun aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) while transiting through the Mediterranean Sea.

Master Chief Culinary Specialist Scott Montgomery stands watch on the ...

Mediterranean Sea (Jan. 17, 2007) Master Chief Culinary Specialist Scott Montgomery stands watch on the MK-38 25mm machine gun aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) while transitin... More

Master Chief Culinary Specialist Scott Montgomery stands watch on the MK-38 25mm machine gun aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) while transiting through the Mediterranean Sea.

Master Chief Culinary Specialist Scott Montgomery stands watch on the ...

Mediterranean Sea (Jan. 17, 2007) Master Chief Culinary Specialist Scott Montgomery stands watch on the MK-38 25mm machine gun aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) while transitin... More

Sailors stand by to assist during a night fire drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Sailors stand by to assist during a night fire drill aboard the amphib...

Persian Gulf (Jan. 17, 2007) Sailors stand by to assist during a night fire drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group, currently oper... More

 Fleet Surgical Team 5 performs laparoscopic surgery aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Fleet Surgical Team 5 performs laparoscopic surgery aboard the amphib...

Persian Gulf (Jan. 18, 2007) Fleet Surgical Team 5 performs laparoscopic surgery aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group, currently opera... More

 Fleet Surgical Team 5 performs laparoscopic surgery aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Fleet Surgical Team 5 performs laparoscopic surgery aboard the amphib...

Persian Gulf (Jan. 18, 2007) Fleet Surgical Team 5 performs laparoscopic surgery aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group, currently opera... More

Commanding Officer, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Col. Gregg A. Sturdevant, gives Assistant Commander Harbor Master Office Giuseppe Zaccaria, the unit�s coin.

Commanding Officer, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Col. Gregg A. Stur...

Palermo, Sicily (Jan. 19, 2007) Commanding Officer, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Col. Gregg A. Sturdevant, gives Assistant Commander Harbor Master Office Giuseppe Zaccaria, the units coin. The Marines and Sa... More

 Sailors attached to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), dress out for a firefighting drill.

Sailors attached to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), dr...

Persian Gulf (Jan. 20, 2007) Sailors attached to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), dress out for a firefighting drill. Boxer is the flagship for Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group, currently operatin... More

A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), assigned to Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5), maneuvers toward the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to offload embarked Marines and their supplies.

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

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 22, 2007) A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), assigned to Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5), maneuvers toward the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to offload e... More

A sailor aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), guides a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a Carrier Qualification evolution.

A sailor aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), guides a C...

Mediterranean Sea (Jan. 23, 2007) A sailor aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), guides a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a Carrier Qualification evolution. Marines and Saliors assigned to ... More

Sailors assigned to Fleet Surgical Team Five, use a simulated man, or sim man, during training aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Sailors assigned to Fleet Surgical Team Five, use a simulated man, or ...

Persian Gulf (Jan. 23, 2007) Sailors assigned to Fleet Surgical Team Five, use a simulated man, or sim man, during training aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The sim man is a mannequin that real... More

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Scott Grucza stationed aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) examines an injured Sailor's hand.

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Scott Grucza stationed aboard amphibious a...

Persian Gulf (Jan. 24, 2007) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Scott Grucza stationed aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) examines an injured Sailor's hand. Boxer is the flagship for Boxer Expeditionary ... More

Sailors cross the flight deck as USS Essex (LHD 2) prepares to get underway from Indian Basin.

Sailors cross the flight deck as USS Essex (LHD 2) prepares to get und...

Sasebo, Japan (Jan. 24, 2007) Sailors cross the flight deck as USS Essex (LHD 2) prepares to get underway from Indian Basin. Essex is the Navy's only forward deployed amphibious assault ship and is the flagship... More

A cub scout from Cub Scout Pack 774 turn the ship�s helm on the bridge aboard USS Peleliu (LHA 5).

A cub scout from Cub Scout Pack 774 turn the ship�s helm on the bridge...

San Diego (Jan. 27, 2007) A cub scout from Cub Scout Pack 774 turn the ships helm on the bridge aboard USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Approximately 40 Scouts learned what it was like to be a Navy Sailor during their tour... More

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Vanessa Satchell guides a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) following a man overboard drill.

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Vanessa Satchell guides a Rigid Hull Inflat...

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 27, 2007) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Vanessa Satchell guides a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) following a man overboard drill. ... More

Marines assigned to Bravo Company 111 receive training on the M2 .50-caliber weapon in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

Marines assigned to Bravo Company 111 receive training on the M2 .50-c...

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 27, 2007) Marines assigned to Bravo Company 111 receive training on the M2 .50-caliber weapon in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). U.S. Navy photo By Ma... More

With the assistance of a webelos scout from Cub Scout Pack 774, Chief Mass Communication Specialist Anthony Briggs demonstrates the correct use of a backboard stretcher aboard USS Peleliu (LHA 5).

With the assistance of a webelos scout from Cub Scout Pack 774, Chief ...

San Diego (Jan. 27, 2007) With the assistance of a webelos scout from Cub Scout Pack 774, Chief Mass Communication Specialist Anthony Briggs demonstrates the correct use of a backboard stretcher aboard USS Pele... More

 Seaman Brandy Rice of Ravenna, Neb., stows chocking chains used to secure Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) in the well deck aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

Seaman Brandy Rice of Ravenna, Neb., stows chocking chains used to se...

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 30, 2007) Seaman Brandy Rice of Ravenna, Neb., stows chocking chains used to secure Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) in the well deck aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD... More

 Boatswain�s Mate 3rd Class Trent Shuler of Dolan Springs, Ariz., coils and stows mooring lines used for Landing Craft Air Cushion operations in the well deck.

Boatswain�s Mate 3rd Class Trent Shuler of Dolan Springs, Ariz., coil...

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 30, 2007) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Trent Shuler of Dolan Springs, Ariz., coils and stows mooring lines used for Landing Craft Air Cushion operations in the well deck aboard amphibious assau... More

Gunner�s Mate 2nd Class Thomas Madden, Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jonathan Windham and Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Aaron Breakey stand watch on the MK-38 25mm machine gun.

Gunner�s Mate 2nd Class Thomas Madden, Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jonath...

Suez Canal (Jan. 30, 2007) Gunners Mate 2nd Class Thomas Madden, Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jonathan Windham and Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Aaron Breakey stand watch on the MK-38 25mm machine gun as... More

A Marine assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) views the Friendship Bridge as amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) passes underneath during the Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group's (ESG) transit through the Suez Canal.

A Marine assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) views the Fr...

Suez Canal (Jan. 30, 2007) A Marine assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) views the Friendship Bridge as amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) passes underneath during the Bataan Expeditionary S... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Dennis Boyle talks with the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier during flight deck qualifications aboard USS Essex (LHD 2).

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Dennis Boyle talks with...

Sasebo, Japan (Jan. 31, 2007) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Dennis Boyle talks with the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier during flight deck qualifications aboard USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the Navy's... More

MCPON visited Tarawa to meet the Sailors aboard the ship and received a tour by the former command master chief, Force Master Chief Michael Schanche.

MCPON visited Tarawa to meet the Sailors aboard the ship and received ...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 02, 2007) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Joe R. Campa Jr. and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Skip Bowen talk to Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Patrick Obrien and ... More

Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rudy P. Polach prepares his taxes online while underway aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rudy P. Polach prepares his taxes...

Persian Gulf (Feb. 02, 2007) Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rudy P. Polach prepares his taxes online while underway aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for Boxer Expedi... More

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Joe R. Campa Jr. speaks with Command Master Chief Linda Handley and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Skip Bowen in the chiefs� mess.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Joe R. Campa Jr. speaks...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 02, 2007) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Joe R. Campa Jr. speaks with Command Master Chief Linda Handley and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Skip Bowen in the c... More

 Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class David Landes secures palettes of Meal�s Ready to Eat (MREs) for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).

Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class David Landes sec...

Indian Ocean (Feb. 04, 2007) Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class David Landes secures palettes of Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked aboard amphibio... More

Boatswain's Mate Seaman Paul Wibright, assigned to Beach Master Unit Two (BMU-2) embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), directs a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) to the beach.

Boatswain's Mate Seaman Paul Wibright, assigned to Beach Master Unit T...

Indian Ocean (Feb. 04, 2007) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Paul Wibright, assigned to Beach Master Unit Two (BMU-2) embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), directs a Landing Craft Air Cushion ... More

An AV-8B Night Attack Harrier II, assigned to the �Blacksheep� of Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMA-214), prepares to land.

An AV-8B Night Attack Harrier II, assigned to the �Blacksheep� of Mari...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 04, 2007) An AV-8B Night Attack Harrier II, assigned to the Blacksheep of Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMA-214), prepares to land on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Es... More

An AV-8B Harrier prepares to land on board amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2)

An AV-8B Harrier prepares to land on board amphibious assault ship USS...

Sasebo, Japan (Feb. 05, 2007) An AV-8B Harrier prepares to land on board amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the Navys only forward-deployed amphibious assault ship and is the flagship for the S... More

USS Essex (LHD 2) conducts flight quarters while Utility Landing Craft 1651 exits the well deck.

USS Essex (LHD 2) conducts flight quarters while Utility Landing Craft...

Sasebo, Japan (Feb. 05, 2007) USS Essex (LHD 2) conducts flight quarters while Utility Landing Craft 1651 exits the well deck. Essex is the Navys only forward-deployed amphibious assault ship and is the flagshi... More

Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Otto Delacruz identifies an air contact to Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Brent Watson standing watch in the ship's helicopter direction center aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Otto Delacruz identifies an air conta...

Persian Gulf (Feb. 05, 2007) Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Otto Delacruz identifies an air contact to Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Brent Watson standing watch in the ship's helicopter direction center ab... More

An AV-8B Harrier conducts a vertical landing aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

An AV-8B Harrier conducts a vertical landing aboard amphibious assault...

Sasebo, Japan (Feb. 05, 2007) An AV-8B Harrier conducts a vertical landing aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the Navys only forward-deployed amphibious assault ship and is the flagship ... More

Crew members assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) move stores and cargo during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP).

Crew members assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5...

Gulf of Aden (Feb. 06, 2007) Crew members assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) move stores and cargo during a vertical replenishme... More

An MH-60S Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 lands on the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1).

An MH-60S Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 ...

MIDDLE EAST (Feb. 06, 2007) An MH-60S Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 lands on the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). The Tarawa Expeditionary Strike Group is deployed to th... More

Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Jose Valazquez uses the grill to cook chicken for lunch aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Jose Valazquez uses the grill to cook ch...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 06, 2007) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Jose Valazquez uses the grill to cook chicken for lunch aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is preparing for its Amphibious Specia... More

Sailors aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) prepare to shift colors as the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) passes.

Sailors aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 07, 2007) Sailors aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) prepare to shift colors as the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) passes. Nimitz is curren... More

Utility Landing Craft (LCU) 1651 enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during amphibious warfare training in support of Spring Patrol '07.

Utility Landing Craft (LCU) 1651 enters the well deck of the amphibiou...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 08, 2007) Utility Landing Craft (LCU) 1651 enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during amphibious warfare training in support of Spring Patrol '07. Essex is ... More

Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) John D. Strickland directs the movement of Marine Corps helicopters during a maintenance day aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) John D. Strickland directs ...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 08, 2007) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) John D. Strickland directs the movement of Marine Corps helicopters during a maintenance day aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LH... More

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jonathan Alford stationed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), calibrates a sensor used for engine maintenance.

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jonathan Alford stationed ab...

Persian Gulf (Feb. 09, 2007) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jonathan Alford stationed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), calibrates a sensor used for engine maintenance. Boxer is t... More

Four AV-8B Harriers prepare for flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during spring patrol off the coast of Okinawa, Japan.

Four AV-8B Harriers prepare for flight operations aboard amphibious as...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 09, 2007) Four AV-8B Harriers prepare for flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during spring patrol off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Essex is the flagship for t... More

Damage Controlman 2nd Class Stephen Petroskey uses an elliptical trainer to test run the new cardiovascular portion of the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Damage Controlman 2nd Class Stephen Petroskey uses an elliptical train...

PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 10, 2007) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Stephen Petroskey uses an elliptical trainer to test run the new cardiovascular portion of the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) aboard amphibious assault sh... More

Sailors stationed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), compete during a ship wide Navy knowledge tournament.

Sailors stationed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4)...

Persian Gulf (Feb. 10, 2007) Sailors stationed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), compete during a ship wide Navy knowledge tournament. The Second Class Petty Officer Association sponsored th... More

Yeoman 2nd Class Charles Pickert, stationed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), inputs data from non-combatant evacuee's as Marines from 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit return from a mission.

Yeoman 2nd Class Charles Pickert, stationed aboard the amphibious assa...

SEA OF JAPAN (Feb. 11, 2007) Yeoman 2nd Class Charles Pickert, stationed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), inputs data from non-combatant evacuee's as Marines from 31st Marine Expeditionary ... More

Sailors station aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) stride side-by-side during a five-kilometer fun run held by Moral, Welfare and Recreation.

Sailors station aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) s...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 11, 2007) Sailors station aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) stride side by side during a five-kilometer fun run held by Moral, Welfare and Recreation. Essex is the flagshi... More

Utility Landing Craft 1645 assigned to the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), transports vehicles and Marines to the Kin Blue, Okinawa for onload and offload exercise.

Utility Landing Craft 1645 assigned to the multi-purpose amphibious as...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 11, 2007) Utility Landing Craft 1645 assigned to the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), transports vehicles and Marines to the Kin Blue, Okinawa for onload and offload ... More

Utility Landing Craft 1645 assigned to the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), transports vehicles and Marines to the Kin Blue, Okinawa for onload and offload exercises.

Utility Landing Craft 1645 assigned to the multi-purpose amphibious as...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 11, 2007) Utility Landing Craft 1645 assigned to the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), transports vehicles and Marines to the Kin Blue, Okinawa for onload and offload ... More

Sailor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) Combat Information Center relays messages to the ship's Damage Control Central during a general quarters drill.

Sailor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) Combat Inf...

Persian Gulf (Feb. 13, 2007) Sailor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) Combat Information Center relays messages to the ship's Damage Control Central during a general quarters drill. General q... More

Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) man their battle stations in the ship's Combat Information Center during a general quarters drill.

Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) man their...

Persian Gulf (Feb. 13, 2007) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) man their battle stations in the ship's Combat Information Center during a general quarters drill. Boxer is the flagship... More

Sailor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) monitors the surface search radar in the ship's combat Information Center during a general quarters drill.

Sailor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) monitors t...

Persian Gulf (Feb. 13, 2007) Sailor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) monitors the surface search radar in the ship's combat Information Center during a general quarters drill. General quarte... More

Marines assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct Enhanced Marksmanship Program (EMP) drills in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).

Marines assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct Enhan...

Indian Ocean (Feb. 13, 2007) Marines assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct Enhanced Marksmanship Program (EMP) drills in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bata... More

A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU-5) approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during routine operations.

A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU-5) ap...

Persian Gulf (Feb. 13, 2007) A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU-5) approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during routine operations. The Boxer Expeditionary Strik... More

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Juneau (LPD 10), steams behind the Essex Expeditionary Strike Group.

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Juneau (LPD 10), steams behind ...

SEA OF JAPAN (Feb. 14, 2007) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Juneau (LPD 10) steams behind the Essex Expeditionary Strike Group. The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) is the lead ship of the only... More

Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) personnel create a multimedia production, demonstrating the proper procedure on the use of the Casualty Decontamination Station aboard amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4).

Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) personnel create a multimedia produ...

Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 14, 2007) Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) personnel create a multimedia production, demonstrating the proper procedure on the use of the Casualty Decontamination Station aboard amphibiou... More

Aviation Boatswains Mate Handler Airman Noah Timmons stationed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), gives the clear to launch signal to a MH-60S Seahawk.

Aviation Boatswains Mate Handler Airman Noah Timmons stationed aboard ...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 14, 2007) Aviation Boatswains Mate Handler Airman Noah Timmons stationed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), gives the "clear to launch" signal to a MH-60S Seaha... More

Sgt. Eric W. Kasmire of Marine Special Operations Battalion, Alpha Company, from Sacramento, Calif., instructs Staff Sgt. Elijah Fackman on properly lining up a sight on a Marine Sniper Rifle.

Sgt. Eric W. Kasmire of Marine Special Operations Battalion, Alpha Com...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 15, 2007) Sgt. Eric W. Kasmire of Marine Special Operations Battalion, Alpha Company, from Sacramento, Calif., instructs Staff Sgt. Elijah Fackman on properly lining up a sight on a Marine S... More

A Marine from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) practices fast roping aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

A Marine from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) practices fast ...

SEA OF JAPAN (Feb. 15, 2007) A Marine from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) practices fast roping aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the lead ship of the onl... More

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Juneau (LPD 10), and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49).

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Juneau (LPD 10), and the amphib...

SEA OF JAPAN (Feb. 15, 2007) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Juneau (LPD 10), and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) steam behind the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) du... More

Sgt. Howard Wright of Marine Special Operations Battalion, Alpha Company, from Vandalia, Ohio, test communications equipment.

Sgt. Howard Wright of Marine Special Operations Battalion, Alpha Compa...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 15, 2007) Sgt. Howard Wright of Marine Special Operations Battalion, Alpha Company, from Vandalia, Ohio, test communications equipment on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS B... More

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Darren E. Bentley recently awarded Operational Medical Equipment Repair Technician of the year analyzes a defibrillator to make sure it is working accurately.

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Darren E. Bentley recently awarded Operati...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 15, 2007) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Darren E. Bentley recently awarded Operational Medical Equipment Repair Technician of the year analyzes a defibrillator to make sure it is working accur... More

The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship and Expeditionary Strike Group Five are currently off the coast of Southern California participating in Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship and Expeditionary Strike Gro...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 16, 2007) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Charlotte Zimmerman, from Manchester, Pa., left, and Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Vincent E. Negrini, from Arcadin, Calif., perform prefl... More

Information Systems Technician Seaman Murphy fixes corrupted profiles for embarked personnel, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

Information Systems Technician Seaman Murphy fixes corrupted profiles ...

Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 16, 2007) Information Systems Technician Seaman Murphy fixes corrupted profiles for embarked personnel, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the Navy's only forwar... More

A group of Marines from 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) jog around the flight deck aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

A group of Marines from 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) jog aroun...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 16, 2007) A group of Marines from 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) jog around the flight deck aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship and Expeditio... More

Sailors maneuver through an obstacle course during Damage Control Olympics on board amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Sailors maneuver through an obstacle course during Damage Control Olym...

PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 16, 2007) Sailors maneuver through an obstacle course during Damage Control Olympics on board amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group is operating in the P... More

Sailors remove water during Damage Control Olympics aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Sailors remove water during Damage Control Olympics aboard amphibious ...

PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 16, 2007) Sailors remove water during Damage Control Olympics aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group is currently operating in the Persian Gulf con... More

Seaman Naresh Annand, from New York, stands aft lookout watch on the fantail of USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter approaches.

Seaman Naresh Annand, from New York, stands aft lookout watch on the f...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 16, 2007) Seaman Naresh Annand, from New York, stands aft lookout watch on the fantail of USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter approaches. The multi-purpose amphibiou... More

Marines assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participate in a basketball tournament during a steel beach picnic aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).

Marines assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participate i...

Indian Ocean (Feb. 17, 2007) Marines assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participate in a basketball tournament during a steel beach picnic aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan... More

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Sylvia V. Nevarez signals to the guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) while Chief Boatswain's Mate Gene S. Palabrica maintains communication with other stations aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) during a practice fueling at sea.

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Sylvia V. Nevarez signals to the guided-mis...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 19, 2007) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Sylvia V. Nevarez signals to the guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) while Chief Boatswain's Mate Gene S. Palabrica maintains communication with oth... More

Joyce Murtha, ship�s sponsor, talks with Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Alexander R. Sanchez, from New York, in the medical department of amphibious assault ship.

Joyce Murtha, ship�s sponsor, talks with Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class A...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 20, 2007) Joyce Murtha, ships sponsor, talks with Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Alexander R. Sanchez, from New York, in the medical department of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (... More

Rear Adm. Mark Balmert, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG-5), bids farewell to Congressman John Murtha from the 12th Congressional District, Penn., aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

Rear Adm. Mark Balmert, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ES...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 20, 2007) Rear Adm. Mark Balmert, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG-5), bids farewell to Congressman John Murtha from the 12th Congressional District, Penn., aboard amphibious ... More

Congressman John Murtha, from the 12th Congressional District, Penn., greets and discusses in-field armament with Marines from Pennsylvania embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

Congressman John Murtha, from the 12th Congressional District, Penn., ...

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 20, 2007) Congressman John Murtha, from the 12th Congressional District, Penn., greets and discusses in-field armament with Marines from Pennsylvania embarked aboard amphibious assault ship ... More

A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Medium Marine Helicopter Squadron Two Six Four (HMM-264) (Reinforced), lifts palettes of Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MRE) from amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).

A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Medium Marine Helicopter Squadron...

Arabian Sea (Feb. 21, 2007) A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Medium Marine Helicopter Squadron Two Six Four (HMM-264) (Reinforced), lifts palettes of Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MRE) from amphibious assault ship US... More

An MH-60S Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Two (HSC-22), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, takes off from amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHD 4) during night flight operations.

An MH-60S Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Two (...

Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 21, 2007) An MH-60S Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Two (HSC-22), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, takes off from amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) durin... More

Marines and Sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct Helicopter Rope Suspension Training by attaching an external load to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter.

Marines and Sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expe...

Arabian Sea (Feb. 21, 2007) Marines and Sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct Helicopter Rope Suspension Training by attaching an external load to a CH-53E Super Stal... More

An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron Two Six Three takes off from amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) during night flight operations.

An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron Two Six T...

Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 21, 2007) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron Two Six Three takes off from amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) during night flight operations. Nassau is unde... More

Sailors assigned to guided missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) practice close in refueling at sea procedures with Sailors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

Sailors assigned to guided missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) practice ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2007) Sailors assigned to guided missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) practice close in refueling at sea procedures with Sailors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Expe... More

Capt. Michael T. Lewis performs an oral exam on an enlisted Sailor on board amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4).

Capt. Michael T. Lewis performs an oral exam on an enlisted Sailor on ...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2007) Capt. Michael T. Lewis performs an oral exam on an enlisted Sailor on board amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). Nassau is underway preparing for future deployment. U.S. Na... More

Cpl. William Sprague, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, tightens down a Mark-76 inert general purpose bomb onto an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

Cpl. William Sprague, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, tightens down a Ma...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2007) Cpl. William Sprague, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, tightens down a Mark-76 inert general purpose bomb onto an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonho... More

USS Essex (LHD 2) performs an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197).

USS Essex (LHD 2) performs an underway replenishment with the Military...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2007) USS Essex (LHD 2) performs an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197). Essex is the Navy's only forward deployed mu... More

The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) comes along side USS Essex (LHD 2) for a re-fueling at sea.

The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-A...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2007) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) comes along side USS Essex (LHD 2) for a re-fueling at sea. Essex is the Navy's only forward deployed ... More

Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) comes alongside Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) for refueling during an underway replenishment (UNREP) in the vicinity of Okinawa, Japan.

Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) comes alongside Military Sea...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2007) Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) comes alongside Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) for refueling during an underway replenishm... More

Master-At-Arms 2nd Class Alphonso Ramirez, a native of Fresno, Calif., demonstrates an arm bar take down on Storekeeper 2nd Class Meibol Cornejo, a native of Los Angeles.

Master-At-Arms 2nd Class Alphonso Ramirez, a native of Fresno, Calif.,...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2007) Master-At-Arms 2nd Class Alphonso Ramirez, a native of Fresno, Calif., demonstrates an arm bar take down on Storekeeper 2nd Class Meibol Cornejo, a native of Los Angeles, during a ... More

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