The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) cruises t...
Straits of Magellan (Jun. 21, 2004) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) cruises through the Straits of Magellan on her way to the Pacific Ocean. Reagan is underway circumnavigating Sout... More
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) cruises t...
Straits of Magellan (Jun. 21, 2004) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) cruises through the Straits of Magellan on her way to the Pacific Ocean. Reagan is underway circumnavigating Sout... More
hilean Army Brig. Gen. Ricardo Martinez, left, talks
hilean Army Brig. Gen. Ricardo Martinez, left, talks to Gunnery Sgt. Arturo Belmonte, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South, about Marine equipment during a tour of future amp... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is current... More
Capt. Michael Baze, executive officer of future amphibious
Capt. Michael Baze, executive officer of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), monitors the ship's course from the bridge as it transits the Strait of Magellan. America is currently traveling thro... More
Lt. Col. George Hasseltine, right, commanding officer
Lt. Col. George Hasseltine, right, commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South, discusses equipment capabilities to Chilean Army Brig. Gen. Ricardo Martinez during a tour... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is current... More
Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of future
Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), monitors the ship's course from the bridge as it transits the Strait of Magellan. America is currently traveli... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is current... More
Cpl. Daniel Agustin, assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion
Cpl. Daniel Agustin, assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 13, shares the process of aerial delivery to the Honorable Michael Hammer, U.S. Ambassador to Chile, and Chilean Army Brig. Gen. Ricardo Martinez duri... More
Seaman Jake Diepenbrock, assigned to future amphibious
Seaman Jake Diepenbrock, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), conducts a course survey through the "big eyes" ensuring the path is clear as the ship transits the Strait of Magellan. A... More
Chilean Army Brig. Gen. Ricardo Martinez, right, asks
Chilean Army Brig. Gen. Ricardo Martinez, right, asks Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, a question during a tour of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, has dinner with
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, has dinner with Sailors and Marines on the mess decks aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is c... More
Sailors and Marines assigned to future amphibious assault
Sailors and Marines assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) view the scenery and take photos from the flight deck as the ship transits the Strait of Magellan. America is currently traveli... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus promotes Marine Cpl.
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus promotes Marine Cpl. Carlton Mueller, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South, before an all-hands call in the hangar bay of future amphibious as... More
Chilean Navy Vice Adm. Cristian De La Maza , left,
Chilean Navy Vice Adm. Cristian De La Maza , left, speaks to Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, center, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG)3, and Col. Robert Rauenhorst, assigned to the “Argonauts” of Marine Ope... More
Chilean navy officers Cmdr. Sandro Bertorotto, right,
Chilean navy officers Cmdr. Sandro Bertorotto, right, and Lt. Carlos Fanta, review charts on the bridge of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits the Strait of Magellan. Four Chilean ... More
151101-N-YB023-006 STRAIT OF MAGELLAN (Nov. 1, 2015)
151101-N-YB023-006 STRAIT OF MAGELLAN (Nov. 1, 2015) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Chet Santiago currently assigned to Security department stands watch as aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transi... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, and Rear Adm.
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, and Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, promotes Marine Gunnery Sgt. Cedric Swan, assigned to ESG 3, before an all-hands call in the h... More
Capt. Michael Baze, right, executive officer of future
Capt. Michael Baze, right, executive officer of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), presents a command ball cap to Chilean Navy Vice Adm. Cristian De La Maza after a tour of future amphibious as... More
151101-N-YB023-071 STRAIT OF MAGELLAN (Nov. 1, 2015)
151101-N-YB023-071 STRAIT OF MAGELLAN (Nov. 1, 2015) Aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits the Strait of Magellan. Washington is deployed around South America as a part of Southern Seas 2015.... More
Chilean Army Brig. Gen. Ricardo Martinez, left, speaks
Chilean Army Brig. Gen. Ricardo Martinez, left, speaks to Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, after a tour of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as the ship ... More
Cmdr. Scott Noe, chief engineer, future amphibious
Cmdr. Scott Noe, chief engineer, future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), promotes Cmdr. Peter Chaveriat, before an all-hands call in the hangar bay as the ship transits through the Strait of Magella... More
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the “Argonauts”
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the “Argonauts” of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, transporting distinguished visitors and guests from Chile prepares to land aboard future amphi... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, promotes Lt.
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, promotes Lt. Cmdr. Joshua Seamount before an all-hands call in the hangar bay of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as the ship transits through the Strait... More
Quartermaster 2nd Class Amy Birkholz, right, assigned
Quartermaster 2nd Class Amy Birkholz, right, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), observes as Chilean navy Lt. Carlos Fanta takes bearings in the ship's pilothouse as it transits the ... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus congratulates newly
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus congratulates newly promoted and reenlisted Sailors and Marines before an all-hands call in the hangar bay of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits th... More
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the “Argonauts”
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the “Argonauts” of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, transporting distinguished visitors and guests from Chile prepares to land aboard future amphi... More
Sailors and Marines assigned to future amphibious assault
Sailors and Marines assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) view the scenery and take photos on the ship's flight deck as she transits the Strait of Magellan. America is currently traveli... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call in the hangar bay of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan. Ame... More
Rainbow sideboys render honors as the Honorable Michael
Rainbow sideboys render honors as the Honorable Michael A. Hammer, U.S. Ambassador to Chile, arrives aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as the ship transits through the Strait of Magellan... More
Quartermaster 2nd Class Amy Birkholz, assigned to future
Quartermaster 2nd Class Amy Birkholz, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), takes bearings in the ship's pilothouse as the ship transits the Strait of Magellan. America is currently t... More
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander, Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, welcomes the Honorable Michael A. Hammer, U.S. Ambassador to Chile, aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as the ship... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call in the hangar bay of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan. Ame... More
Chilean navy Lt. Carlos Fanta takes bearings in the
Chilean navy Lt. Carlos Fanta takes bearings in the pilothouse of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits the Strait of Magellan. Four Chilean sailors are currently on board America a... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call in the hangar bay of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan. Ame... More
Lt. Col. George Hasseltine, left, commanding officer
Lt. Col. George Hasseltine, left, commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South, showcases an M27 rifle to Lt. Gen. Ricardo Martinez during a tour of future amphibious assau... More
Lt. Matthew Lai, junior officer of the deck, monitors
Lt. Matthew Lai, junior officer of the deck, monitors the horizon from the bridge of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits the Strait of Magellan. America is currently traveling thr... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call in the hangar bay of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan. Ame... More
Lt. Col. George Hasseltine, right, commanding officer
Lt. Col. George Hasseltine, right, commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South, showcases an M27 rifle to Lt. Gen. Ricardo Martinez during a tour of future amphibious assa... More
Seaman Apprentice Petit Frere Samuel, assigned to future
Seaman Apprentice Petit Frere Samuel, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), conducts a course survey through the "big eyes," ensuring the path is clear as the ship transits the Strait ... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call in the hangar bay of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan. Ame... More
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, right, commander, Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, right, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, conducts an interview with a reporter from Chile in the hangar bay of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it tra... More
Secretary of the Navy Mabus, left, has dinner with
Secretary of the Navy Mabus, left, has dinner with Sailors and Marines on the mess decks aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is curre... More
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, center, commander, Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, center, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, conducts an interview with a reporter from Chile in the hangar bay of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it tr... More
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, left, commander, Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, left, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, conducts an interview with a reporter from Chile in the hangar bay of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it tran... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, center, and Sailors
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, center, and Sailors and Marines pose for a group photo on the mess decks aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan.... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, center, and Sailors
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, center, and Sailors and Marines pose for a group photo on the mess decks aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan.... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus prepares to promote
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus prepares to promote three naval officers before an all-hands call as future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is curren... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus prepares to promote
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus prepares to promote three naval officers before an all-hands call as future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is curren... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus promotes three naval
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus promotes three naval officers before an all-hands as future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is currently traveling th... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus pins Lt. Patrick McPartland,
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus pins Lt. Patrick McPartland, chaplain, before an all-hands call as future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is currentl... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, and Capt. Christopher
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, and Capt. Christopher Mills, Air Boss aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America, pin Lt. Cmdr. Joshua Seamount, during a promotion ceremony before an all-hands cal... More
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander, Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, introduces Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, center, during an all-hands call aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is current... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is current... More