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A workman inspects the anchor chain of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) as the ship sits in dry dock following completion at Ingalls Shipbuilding. 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 develped systems

A workman inspects the anchor chain of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS...

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

The Amphibious Assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) sits in dry dock following completion at Ingalls Shipbuilding. The first ship in its class, WASP combines flight deck and well deck capabilities with a state-of-the-art combat information cneter and several newly develped systems

The Amphibious Assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) sits in dry dock followin...

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 workman is dwarfed by the stern of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) as he puts the final touches on the recently completed vessel in dry dock. 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 workman is dwarfed by the stern of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS W...

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 workman is dwarfed beside the hull of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) as he puts the final touches on the recently completed vessel in dry dock. The first ship in its class, WASP combines flight deck and well deck capabilities with a state-of-the-art combat information cneter and several newly develped systems

A workman is dwarfed beside the hull of the Amphibious Assault Ship US...

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

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

Navy personnel man the rail of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1), as tugs assist it into port for its commissioning

Navy personnel man the rail of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (L...

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

An aerial port beam view of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) with crewmen manning the rails as the vessel approaches Naval Station, Norfolk 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

An aerial port beam view of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD ...

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

Navy personnel stand on the edge of the hangar deck on the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1), as it arrives in port for its commissioning

Navy personnel stand on the edge of the hangar deck on the Amphibious ...

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. Docked at piers in the background are, from left: the Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) and USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), the Frigate USS DONALD B. BEARY (FF 1085), and the Guided Missile Destroyer USS SCOTT (DDG 995)

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 starboard quarter view of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) with crewmen manning the rails as the vessel approaches Naval Station, Norfolk 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

A starboard quarter view of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD ...

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

A starboard bow view of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) with crewmen manning the rails as the vessel approaches Naval Station, Norfolk 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

A starboard bow view of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) w...

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

A Sailor sitting on a wharf faces the stern of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1), as tugs assist it into port for its commissioning

A Sailor sitting on a wharf faces the stern of the Amphibious Assault ...

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 Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carriers USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) and USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) are docked at piers in the background

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

Crew members man the rails on the bow of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) as the vessel approaches Naval Station, Norfolk 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

Crew members man the rails on the bow of the Amphibious Assault Ship U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton Roads State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) J. Alan Elliott, USN Release Status: ... 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 Frigate USS DONALD B. BEARY (FF 1085) and the Guided Missile Destroyer USS SCOTT (DDG 995) are docked in the background

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

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. Docked at piers in the background are, from left: the Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), the Frigate USS DONALD B. BEARY (FF 1085), and the Guided Missile Destroyer USS SCOTT (DDG 995)

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 starboard bow view of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) with crewmen manning the rails as the vessel approaches Naval Station, Norfolk 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

A starboard bow view of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) w...

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

A Sailor from the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) holds his son in his arms. The amphibious assault ship is in port for its commissioning

A Sailor from the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) holds his s...

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

A port quarter view of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) with crewmen manning the rails as the vessel approaches Naval Station, Norfolk 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

A port quarter view of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) wi...

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

A Sailor works with a mooring line on the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1), as it arrives in port for its commissioning

A Sailor works with a mooring line on the Amphibious Assault Ship USS ...

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

An aerial port quarter view of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) with crewmen manning the rails as the vessel approaches Naval Station, Norfolk 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

An aerial port quarter view of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (L...

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

A bow view of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) with crewmen manning the rails as the vessel approaches Naval Station, Norfolk 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

A bow view of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) with crewme...

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

Family members come aboard the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1), which is in port for its commissioning

Family members come aboard the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1...

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

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

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, 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

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, 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 large crowd listens to a speech as crewmen man the rails 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 large crowd listens to a speech as crewmen man the rails during the ...

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

Senator John Warner, R-VA, 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

Senator John Warner, R-VA, speaks during the commissioning ceremony fo...

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

Children play atop an AAVP7A1 assault vehicle on display during the commissioning ceremony for the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1)

Children play atop an AAVP7A1 assault vehicle on display during the co...

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

Admiral (ADM) Leon A. Edney, Vice CHIEF of Naval operations, speaks at 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

Admiral (ADM) Leon A. Edney, Vice CHIEF of Naval operations, speaks at...

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 color guard stands by at the beginning of 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 color guard stands by at the beginning of the commissioning ceremony...

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

Officers and Sailors assigned to the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) run by the applauding crowd as they man the ship during its commissioning

Officers and Sailors assigned to the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC William Barkley, Usnr Release Sta... More

Senator John W. Warner, (R-VA), speaks to the crowd attending the commissioning of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1)

Senator John W. Warner, (R-VA), speaks to the crowd attending the comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC William Barkley, Usnr Release Sta... 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

The crew of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) runs up the gangplank to man the ship during its commissioning

The crew of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) runs up the g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC William Barkley, Usnr Release Sta... More

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

Crewmen man the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) during the ve...

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

A large crowd listens as a Navy band plays a selection 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 large crowd listens as a Navy band plays a selection during the comm...

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

Marines keep a watchful eye on children playing atop an AAVP7A command vehicle on display during the commissioning ceremony of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1). The WASP, in the background, is the first ship in its class and combines flight deck and well deck capabilities with a state-of-the-art combat information center and several newly developed systems

Marines keep a watchful eye on children playing atop an AAVP7A command...

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

The crowd gathered for the commissioning of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) applauds as the WASP's crew runs up the gangplank to man the ship

The crowd gathered for the commissioning of the Amphibious Assault Shi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC William Barkley, Usnr Release Sta... More

A young visitor tries on a Marine's helmet following the commissioning ceremony for the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1)

A young visitor tries on a Marine's helmet following 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

Crewmen stand in formation 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

Crewmen stand in formation during the commissioning ceremony of the Am...

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

An AH-1 Sea Cobra helicopter, a UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter and a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter fly in formation over the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) duirng 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

An AH-1 Sea Cobra helicopter, a UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, a CH-46 Sea ...

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

Guests on their way to the commissioning ceremony of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) pass by Marine amphibious armored vehicles on display

Guests on their way to the commissioning ceremony of the Amphibious As...

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, commanidng officer of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1), salutes General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, as Senator Charles S. Robb, D-VA, and other distinguised guests stand by. Gray is the principal speaker 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, commanidng 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

Crewmen converse at pierside prior to 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

Crewmen converse at pierside prior to the commissioning ceremony of th...

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

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray, delivers the keynote address at the commissioning of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1). The Navy officer seated at right is Captain (CAPT) Leonard F. Picotte, commanding officer of the WASP

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray, deli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC William Barkley, Usnr Release Sta... More

A large crowd listens to a speech as crewmen man the rails 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 large crowd listens to a speech as crewmen man the rails during the ...

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, emphasizes a point as he 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, emph...

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

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray, delivers the keynote address at the commissioning of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1). The Navy officer seated at right is Captain (CAPT) Leonard F. Picotte, commanding officer of the WASP

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray, deli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC William Barkley, Usnr Release Sta... More

A Marine captain stands in front of an honor guard made up of Sailors from the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) during the commissioning of the WASP

A Marine captain stands in front of an honor guard made up of Sailors ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC William Barkley, Usnr Release Sta... More

Guests on their way to the commissioning ceremony of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) pass by Marine amphibious armored vehicles on display

Guests on their way to the commissioning ceremony of the Amphibious As...

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

Crewmen stand in formation 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

Crewmen stand in formation during the commissioning ceremony of the Am...

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

Crewmen man the rails aboard 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

Crewmen man the rails aboard the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD...

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

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

Crewmen man the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) during the ve...

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

Senator Charles S. Robb (D-VA), addresses the crowd attending the commissioning of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1)

Senator Charles S. Robb (D-VA), addresses the crowd attending the comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC William Barkley, Usnr Release Sta... More

Marines stand by an AAVP7A1 assault amphibian vehicle, one of several such vehicles on display 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

Marines stand by an AAVP7A1 assault amphibian vehicle, one of several ...

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

The colors are borne away from the speakers platform 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

The colors are borne away from the speakers platform during the commis...

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

Marines stand by an AAVP7A1 assault amphibian vehicle, one of several such vehicles on display 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

Marines stand by an AAVP7A1 assault amphibian vehicle, one of several ...

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 Naval Sea Cadet converses with an officer prior to 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 Naval Sea Cadet converses with an officer prior to the commission...

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

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray, delivers the keynote address at the commissioning of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1)

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray, deli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC William Barkley, Usnr Release Sta... More

An officer reviews the crew prior to 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

An officer reviews the crew prior to the commissioning ceremony of the...

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

Senator John Warner, R-VA, Admiral (ADM) Leon A. Edney, Vice CHIEF of Naval Operations, and other distinguished guests honor the flag 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

Senator John Warner, R-VA, Admiral (ADM) Leon A. Edney, Vice CHIEF of ...

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

Crewmen man the rails aboard 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

Crewmen man the rails aboard the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD...

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

Senator John W. Warner, (R-VA), delivers a speech to the crowd gathered for the commissioning of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1)

Senator John W. Warner, (R-VA), delivers a speech to the crowd gathere...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC William Barkley, Usnr Release Sta... More

Crewmen stand by the ship's bell 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

Crewmen stand by the ship's bell during the commissioning ceremony for...

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

Various helicopters fly in formation over the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) as crewmen man the rails 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

Various helicopters fly in formation over the Amphibious Assault Ship ...

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

Port side view of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHA 1) passing the historic Chamberlein Hotel on old Point Comfort. The ship is returning from sea following the passage of Hurricane Floyd off to the north

Port side view of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHA 1) passing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton Roadstead State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret) Release Statu... More

The Amphibious Assault Ship USS Wasp during operations in the Mediterranean Sea.

The Amphibious Assault Ship USS Wasp during operations in the Mediterr...

At sea with USS Wasp The Amphibious Assault Ship USS Wasp during operations in the Mediterranean Sea. U.S. Navy photo. File# 980527-N-0000W-001

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

A US Navy (USN) Aircraft Handling Officer stands watch as a US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter prepare to take off from the flight deck aboard the USN WASP CLASS; Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD-1), during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Navy (USN) Aircraft Handling Officer stands watch as a US Marine ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Melissa Sanscrainte, USAF Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A US Navy (USN) Plane Captain (left) and a member of the aircraft handling chock crew, perform a preflight inspection on a US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter while stationed aboard the USN WASP CLASS; Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD-1), during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Navy (USN) Plane Captain (left) and a member of the aircraft hand...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: Tstg Melissa Sanscrainte, USAF Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter lifts off from the flight deck aboard the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS; Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD-1), for a mission in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter lifts off from th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Melissa Sanscrainte, USAF Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter lifts off from the flight deck aboard the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS; Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD-1), during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter lifts off from th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Melissa Sanscrainte, USAF Release Status: Released to Pub... More

US Navy (USN) and US Marine Corps (USMC) flight deck personnel stand on deck and await the return of aircraft, while stationed aboard the USN WASP CLASS; Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD-1), during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Navy (USN) and US Marine Corps (USMC) flight deck personnel stand o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Melissa Sanscrainte, USAF Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter lifts off from the flight deck aboard the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS; Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD-1), during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter lifts off from th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Melissa Sanscrainte, USAF Release Status: Released to Pub... More

US Navy (USN) and US Marine Corps (USMC) maintenance personnel work on the main engine rotor of a USMC CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter, while stationed aboard the USN WASP CLASS; Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD-1), during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Navy (USN) and US Marine Corps (USMC) maintenance personnel work on...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Melissa Sanscrainte, USAF Release Status: Released to Pub... More

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

A bow port side view of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS MCFAUL (DDG 74) underway as seen from the Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1)

A bow port side view of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided M...

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

A US Army (USA) MH-47 Chinook, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Kentucky (KY), departs from the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) during the ship's deck landing qualification. The MH-47 Special Operations Aircraft (SOA) is a long distance, heavy-lift helicopter, equipped with aerial refueling capability, a fast-rope rappelling system and other upgrades of operations-specific equipment

A US Army (USA) MH-47 Chinook, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regim...

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

A US Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22 Osprey, Marine Tiltrotor Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 (VMX-22), prepares to land on the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1). The WASP, homeported at Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, is conducting port familiarization operations in anticipation of an upcoming underway training period with the USMC MV-22 Osprey. The MV-22 is an advanced technology, vertical/short takeoff and landing (VSTOL) multipurpose tactical aircraft, and scheduled to replace the aging CH-46E Sea Knight and CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters currently in service

A US Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22 Osprey, Marine Tiltrotor Operational Te...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Timothy Bensken, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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

A US Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22B Osprey, Marine Tiltrotor Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, North Carolina (NC), prepares to refuel while another Osprey approaches the flightdeck of the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Assault Ship USS WASP (LHD 1) for landing. 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 in the Atlantic Ocean

A US Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22B Osprey, Marine Tiltrotor Operational T...

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

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Air Department Sailors perform a SCRUBEX to rid Wasp's flight deck of un-wanted grease, oil and dirt.

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Air Department Sailors perfor...

Atlantic Ocean (Apr. 18, 2006) Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Air Department Sailors perform a SCRUBEX to rid Wasp's flight deck of un-wanted grease, oil and dirt. Wasp is currently conducting routine... More

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) comes alongside Military Sealift Command replenishment ship (MSC) USNS Kanawa (T-AO 196) prior to replenishment at sea (RAS).

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) comes alongside Military Seal...

Atlantic Ocean (Oct. 31, 2006) Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) comes alongside Military Sealift Command replenishment ship (MSC) USNS Kanawa (T-AO 196) prior to replenishment at sea (RAS). Wasp is sail... More

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) passes under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge into New York�s harbor during the parade of ships at the commencement of Fleet Week New York 2007.

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) passes under the Verrazano Na...

NEW YORK (May. 23, 2007) Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) passes under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge into New Yorks harbor during the parade of ships at the commencement of Fleet Week New York 2007. Whil... More

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) helicopter crew members transport a woman, injured during Hurricane Felix, for medical treatment.

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) helicopter crew members trans...

PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Sep. 07, 2007) Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) helicopter crew members transport a woman, injured during Hurricane Felix, for medical treatment. U.S. Southern Command diverte... More

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) crew members load U.S. AID supplies onto an MH-53E helicopter, for delivery to residents of areas affected by Hurricane Felix.

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) crew members load U.S. AID su...

PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Sep. 07, 2007) Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) crew members load U.S. AID supplies onto an MH-53E helicopter, for delivery to residents of areas affected by Hurricane Felix. ... More

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) crew members load packaged meals onto a helicopter, for delivery to residents of areas.

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) crew members load packaged me...

CARIBBEAN (Sep. 07, 2007) Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) crew members load packaged meals onto a helicopter, for delivery to residents of areas hit by Hurricane Felix. U.S. Southern Command diverted W... More

crew members load bottled water onto an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during Hurricane Felix disaster relief operations.

crew members load bottled water onto an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter duri...

PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Sep. 07, 2007) Amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) crew members load bottled water onto an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during Hurricane Felix disaster relief operations. U.S. South... More

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Command Master Chief James Williams leads the

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Command Master Chief James Wi...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Jun. 02, 2008) Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Command Master Chief James Williams leads the "No. 1 Ship in the Fleet" during command fitness training. Wasp is the first ship in the fl... More

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp's (LHD 1) Senior Chief Yeoman Leo Godet bangs out push-ups in the physical readiness test (PRT) competition during Surface Line Week 2008 as Wasp's Ensign Jason Rose looks on.

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp's (LHD 1) Senior Chief Yeoman Leo God...

NORFOLK, Va. (Jun. 18, 2008) Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp's (LHD 1) Senior Chief Yeoman Leo Godet bangs out push-ups in the physical readiness test (PRT) competition during Surface Line Week 2008 as Wasp's ... More

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) gets underway for Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 (BA2012).

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) gets underway for Exercise Bo...

NORFOLK (Jan. 30, 2012) Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) gets underway for Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 (BA2012). BA2012 is the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the ... More

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) gets underway for Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 (BA2012).

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) gets underway for Exercise Bo...

NORFOLK (Jan. 30, 2012) Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) gets underway for Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 (BA2012). BA2012 is the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the ... More

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion makes its way

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion makes its way

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion makes its way aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) to load assault amphibious vehicles for the U.S. Marines and Sailors of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Uni... More

Amy LeGaux, right, a disaster recovery coordinator

Amy LeGaux, right, a disaster recovery coordinator

Amy LeGaux, right, a disaster recovery coordinator with the Audubon Nature Institute, gives a presentation to U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and U.S. Navy Sailors with the amphibious... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Kristen Gutierrez mans

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Kristen Gutierrez mans

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Kristen Gutierrez mans the rails of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as it departs New Orleans April 29 at the conclusion of Navy Week 2015. Marines and U.S. Navy Sail... More

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