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USS Rushmore Deploys

170814-N-OW019-0024 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 14, 2017) The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) transits San Diego Bay while departing for a regularly scheduled deployment. Rushmore, with embarked U.S. Coast Guard District 14 maritime law enforcement personnel, deployed in support of the Oceana Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI), a secretary of defense program leveraging Department of Defense assets transiting the region to increase the Coast Guard’s maritime domain awareness, ultimately supporting its maritime law enforcement operation in Oceana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Logan C. Kellums/Released)

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America ARG Sailors and Marines volunteer at Willing Hearts Soup Kitchen in Singapore

170807-N-LD343-002 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Cpl. Anthony Burkey, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stir fries vegetables at the Willing Hearts soup kitchen in the Kembangan-Chai Chee community during a community service project. America Sailors and 15th MEU Marines helped prepare more than 800 meals while helping out at the soup kitchen. America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th MEU, is operating in the Indo-Asia Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Demetrius Kennon/Released)

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USS San Diego (LPD 22) Pulls into Cam Ranh International Port

Sailors assigned to the Deck department aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), prepare to pull into the Cam Ranh International Port, Aug. 6, 2017. San Diego is currently in Cam Ranh International Port for a routine technical stop and for the crew to have an opportunity to experience Nha Trang. San Diego, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

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Spencer is Sworn in as the 76th Secretary of the Navy

Richard V. Spencer is sworn in as the 76th Secretary of the Navy by William O’Donnell, Department of the Navy administrative assistant. Spencer, a Connecticut native, graduated from Rollins College in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, Aug. 3, 2017. Upon Graduation he joined the United States Marine Corps and served as an H-46 pilot until 1981 before departing active duty to enter the private finance sector.

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Commander, Naval Air Forces visits USS Makin Island

170725-N-LI768-009 SAN DIEGO (July 25, 2017) Commander, Naval Air Forces Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker returns honors to sideboys as he arrives aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Shoemaker presented the Admiral James H. Flatley Memorial Award to the Makin Island crew for excellence in aviation safety. Makin Island is homeported in San Diego, and is preparing for an upcoming maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin M. Langer)

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Commander, Naval Air Forces visits USS Makin Island

170725-N-LI768-146 SAN DIEGO (July 25, 2017) Commander, Naval Air Forces Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker, right, delivers remarks during the presentation of the Admiral James H. Flatley Memorial Award to the crew of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit received the award for excellence in aviation safety. Makin Island is homeported in San Diego, and is preparing for an upcoming maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin M. Langer)

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Commander, Naval Air Forces visits USS Makin Island

170725-N-DC740-0034 SAN DIEGO (July 25, 2017) Commander, Naval Air Forces Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker delivers remarks during the presentation of the Admiral James H. Flatley Memorial Award to air and safety department Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit received the award for excellence in aviation safety. Makin Island is homeported in San Diego, and is preparing for an upcoming maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Hetherington)

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Commander, Naval Air Forces visits USS Makin Island

170725-N-GB595-062 SAN DIEGO (July 25, 2017) Commander, Naval Air Forces Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker, right, presents the Admiral James H. Flatley Memorial Award to USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Melson during a ceremony on the ship’s flight deck. Makin Island and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit received the award for excellence in aviation safety. Makin Island is homeported in San Diego, and is preparing for an upcoming maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mathew Diendorf)

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Commander, Naval Air Forces visits USS Makin Island

170725-N-GB595-070 SAN DIEGO (July 25, 2017) Commander, Naval Air Forces Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker, right, presents the Admiral James H. Flatley Memorial Award to, left to right, USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Melson, Safety Officer Lt. Cmdr. John Gutierrez and Air Officer Cmdr. Chad Falgout, during a ceremony on the ship’s flight deck. Makin Island and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit received the award for excellence in aviation safety. Makin Island is homeported in San Diego, and is preparing for an upcoming maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mathew Diendorf)

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Commander, Naval Air Forces visits USS Makin Island

170725-N-GB595-100 SAN DIEGO (July 25, 2017) Air and safety department Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) receive the Admiral James H. Flatley Memorial Award for excellence in aviation safety from Commander, Naval Air Forces Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker during a ceremony on the ship’s flight deck. Makin Island is homeported in San Diego, and is preparing for an upcoming maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mathew Diendorf)

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Army commander reiterates the relevancy of Special Ops capabilities around the world

Army Lt. Gen. Raymond A. Thomas III, Commander, Joint Special Operations Command, participates in a riverine demonstration with members of Special Boat Team 22 at the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School in Mississippi, March 12, 2015. Thomas now commands U.S. Special Operations Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Richard Miller/Released)

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USS Green Bay Visits Brisbane

CORAL SEA (July 24, 2017) The amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) patrols waters off the coast of Australia after the completion of Talisman Saber 2017. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay/Released)

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USS Green Bay Visits Brisbane

CORAL SEA (July 24, 2017) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) closes-in to enter the well deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) to transport equipment from shore after the completion of Talisman Saber 2017. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay/Released)

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USS America conducts flight operations

170724-N-GC965-105 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Anthony Kolm, a native of Longmont, Colorado, directs an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the "Blacksheep" of Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (reinforced) 161 takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)

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Joint Region Marianas celebrates the 73rd Guam Liberation Day

U.S Service members and local citizens participate in the 73rd Guam Liberation Day parade July 21, 2017, in Hagåtña, Guam. Liberation Day is celebrated every year on July 21 to mark the day Guam was liberated by U.S. armed forces from Japanese occupation during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gerald R. Willis)

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Joint Region Marianas celebrates the 73rd Guam Liberation Day

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Task Force Talon, 94th Army and Missile Command, and local citizens participate in the 73rd Guam Liberation Day parade July 21, 2017, in Hagåtña, Guam. Liberation Day is celebrated every year on July 21 to mark the day Guam was liberated by U.S armed forces from Japanese occupation in 1944. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gerald R. Willis)

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Joint Region Marianas celebrates the 73rd Guam Liberation Day

U.S. Airmen from the 36th Wing march in the 73rd Guam Liberation Day parade July 21, 2017, in Hagåtña, Guam. Liberation Day is celebrated to honor the U.S. armed forces who liberated the island from Japanese control in 1944. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gerald R. Willis)

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Joint Region Marianas celebrates the 73rd Guam Liberation Day

U.S. Sailors assigned to the USS Emory S. Land greet bystanders during the 73rd Guam Liberation Day parade July 21, 2017, in Hagåtña, Guam. The parade commemorated 73 years since U.S. armed forces liberated the island from Japanese control during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gerald R. Willis)

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COMSUBRON 15 Sailors Participate in Guam's 73rd Liberation Day Parade

170721-N-JN506-036 HAGATNA, Guam (July 21, 2017) – Sailors from Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 march alongside the command submarine float and distribute candy during Guam's annual Liberation Day Parade in Hagatna, Guam, July 21. The 2017 Guam Liberation Parade celebrates the 73rd anniversary of the liberation of Guam from Japanese occupation by U.S. forces during World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jamica Johnson/Released)

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COMSUBRON 15 Sailor Escorts Royal Princess in Guam's 73rd Liberation Day Parade

170721-N-JN506-025 HAGATNA, Guam (July 21, 2017) – Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Michael Atkinson of Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 escorts his command's sister village of Inarajan's Royal Princess Gabriella Paulino Taitague during Guam's annual Liberation Day Parade in Hagatna, Guam, July 21. The 2017 Guam Liberation Parade celebrates the 73rd anniversary of the liberation of Guam from Japanese occupation by U.S. forces during World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jamica Johnson/Released)

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