Assault Ships Collection

USS Bataan arrives at Naval Station Mayport, Florida
November 2, 2012 - The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) arrives at Naval Station Mayport, Florida

USNS Laramie an USS Kearsarge conduct a replenishment at sea
Red Sea, May 22, 2013 - The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) and the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) conduct a replenishment-at-sea

A Landing Craft Air Cushion exits the well deck of USS Bonhomme Richard
Philippine Sea, September 18, 2012 - A Landing Craft Air Cushion exits the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during well deck operations

Hull Maintenance Technician strikes a welding rod
Pacific Ocean, January 31, 2013 - Hull Maintenance Technician strikes a welding rod to mend the hinge of a quick-acting watertight door handle aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard

Airman directs the take-off an MV-22 Osprey
Red Sea, July 23, 2013 - Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman directs the take-off an MV-22 Osprey from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

An MV-22 Osprey takes off from USS Bonhomme Richard
Gulf of Thailand, February 19, 2013 - An MV-22 Osprey takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as another Osprey prepares for take-off

Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge alongside USNS Robert E. Peary
Atlantic Ocean, January 19, 2013 - The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) transits alongside the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lifts off from USS Peleliu
Pacific Ocean, June 6, 2012 - A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lifts off from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHD 5)

Airman directs an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter on the flight deck
Caribbean Sea, July 17, 2009 - Aviation Boatswainas Mate, a landing signal enlisted aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

Airman from the Royal Navy stands on the flight deck of USS Kearsarge
Atlantic Ocean, February 14, 2013 - Airman from the Royal Navy stands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while an MV-22 Osprey takes off

Machinery repairman puts on fire fighting gloves
Atlantic Ocean, February 8, 2013 - Machinery repairman puts on fire fighting gloves during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

A U. S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey prepares for flight on the deck USS Wasp
Gulf of Aqaba, October 4, 2007 - A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey prepares for flight on the deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1)

An SA-330J Puma helicopter delivers supplies to USS Kearsarge
Gulf of Oman, September 5, 2013 - An SA-330J Puma helicopter approaches the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14)

Marines hook cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter
Gulf of Oman, August 30, 2013 - Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit hook cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)

MV-22 Ospreys sit ready for launch on the flight deck of USS Kearsarge
Red Sea, June 30, 2013 - Sailors and Marines prepare to launch MV-22 Ospreys from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

U. S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft
April 7, 2013 - U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft conduct flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Red Sea

An aviation boatswains mate directs the landing of an MV-22 Osprey
Atlantic Ocean, February 16, 2013 - An aviation boatswains mate directs the landing of an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

Personnel attach a cargo hook to an SA-330J Puma helicopter
Gulf of Oman, September 5, 2013 - Personnel attach a cargo hook to an SA-330J Puma helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during a vertical replenishment

Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters on the flight deck of USS Bonhomme Richard
East China Sea, January 26, 2013 - Landing Craft Air Cushion exits the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft prepares to land on the flight deck
South China Sea, February 19, 2014 - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

An MV-22B Osprey lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp
Atlantic Ocean, June 25, 2013 - An MV-22B Osprey lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1)

Sailors fire a 25mm machine gun aboard USS Bonhomme Richard
Pacific Ocean, August 12, 2012 - Sailors fire a 25mm machine gun during a weapons testing drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter practices landing aboard USS Essex
Pacific Ocean, July 12, 2012 - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter practices landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)

A CH-53E Super Stallion conducts flight operations
Atlantic Ocean, February 14, 2013 - A CH-53E Super Stallion conducts flight operations near the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) and the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)

A close-in weapons system is fired aboard USS Makin Island
Arabian Gulf, March 28, 2012 - A close-in weapons system (CIWS) is fired during a pre-aim calibration shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

USS Bonhomme Richard transits the Coral Sea
Coral Sea, August 1, 2013 - The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) transits the Coral Sea during Talisman Saber 2013

A landing craft air cushion transits Shoalwater Bay, Australia
Shoalwater Bay, Australia, July 31, 2013 - A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) transports Marines to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)

Aviation Boatswains Mate directs a UH-1Y Venom
South China Sea, February 7, 2013 - Aviation Boatswains Mate directs a UH-1Y Venom helicopter as it lifts off from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard

Seaman fires twin. 50 caliber machine guns aboard USS Boxer
Pacific Ocean, March 26, 2013 - Seaman fires twin.50 caliber machine guns during a live-fire training exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to lift crates from USS Makin Island
Pacific Ocean, October 15. 2012 - Sailors move away as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to lift ordnance crates from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island

Operations Specialist radios instructions from a landing craft air cushion
Rota, Spain, October 23, 2013 - Operations Specialist radios instructions from the deck of a landing craft air cushion (LCAC)

Marines stand next to a row of AH-1N Cobra helicopters
Atlantic Ocean, January 23, 2013 - Marines stand next to a row of AH-1N Cobra helicopters on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

A RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile is launched from USS Boxer
Pacific Ocean, July 18, 2013 - A RIM-7P Sea Sparrow missile is launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD-4) during a missile firing exercise

A Marine conducts maintenance on the tail of an UH-1N Huey helicopter
Philippine Sea, September 19, 2012 - A Marine from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) conducts maintenance on the tail of an UH-1N Huey helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS

An SH-60 Sea Hawk lands on the flight deck aboard USS Bataan
Atlantic Ocean, December 12, 2013 - An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter lands on the flight deck aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5)

Captains perform pre-flight checks on an AH-1W Super Cobra
Aqaba, Jordan, May 23, 2014 - Plane captains aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) conduct pre-flight checks on an AH-1W Super Cobra while a landing craft air cushion (LCAC)

An MH-60s Sea Hawk helicopter lowers cargo to the flight deck of USS Bonhomme Richard
Gulf of Thailand, February 18, 2013 - An MH-60s Sea Hawk helicopter lowers cargo to the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

Aviation boatswains mates refuel an AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft
Philippine Sea, September 20, 2012 - Aviation boatswains mates refuel an AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft on the flight deck aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

A Close-In Weapons System is fired aboard USS Bunker Hill
Gulf of Aden, January 23, 2012 - A Close-In Weapons System is fired aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill during a live-fire exercise

An MH-60S Sea Hawk approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge
Atlantic Ocean, February 4, 2013 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

An AV-8B Harrier takes off from the flight deck of USS Bataan
Atlantic Ocean, October 29, 2013 - An AV-8B Harrier takes off from the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5)

A CH-46E Sea Knight takes off from the flight deck of USS Essex
February 13, 2011 - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2)

Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge transits the Red Sea
Red Sea, June 16, 2013 - The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) leads ships assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready group

An MV-22 Osprey aircraft takes off
Mediterranean Sea, June 7, 2014 - An MV-22 Osprey aircraft takes off from the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5)

The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge
Atlantic Ocean, February 6, 2013 - The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is underway participating in a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX)

Marines board a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter
Gulf of Thailand, February 14, 2013 - Marines board a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard

USNS Patuxent conducts a replenishment at sea with USS Kearsarge
Red Sea, July 20, 2013 - The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

Airmen prepare to chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter
Sasebo, Japan, January 26, 2012 - Aviation boatswains mates prepare to chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter to the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex

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"Assault Ships: Powerhouses of the Sea" The USS Bataan arrives at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, showcasing its might and readiness for any mission that lies ahead. USNS Laramie and USS Kearsarge conduct a replenishment at sea, ensuring these assault ships remain fully equipped to support their operations. Witness the impressive sight as a Landing Craft Air Cushion exits the well deck of USS Bonhomme Richard, ready to swiftly transport personnel and equipment ashore. In times of war, these assault ships become symbols of inspiration and motivation with powerful quotes reminding us of our collective strength. Respect is paramount in every operation; motivational posters onboard remind sailors of the importance of unity and honor while serving on an assault ship. A skilled Hull Maintenance Technician strikes a welding rod aboard one of these vessels, working diligently to keep it in top-notch condition for future missions. With precision and expertise, an Airman directs the take-off of an MV-22 Osprey from an assault ship's flight deck – a testament to seamless coordination between aircrew and ground personnel. Watch in awe as an MV-22 Osprey takes off from USS Bonhomme Richard, showcasing its versatility in both vertical lift-off capabilities and fixed-wing flight mode. Across vast oceans, a landing craft air cushion effortlessly transits through the Pacific Ocean – proof that these ships can navigate any waters with ease. Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge stands alongside USNS Robert E. Peary during joint operations - two forces combining their strengths for enhanced effectiveness on missions worldwide. A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter gracefully lifts off from USS Peleliu - demonstrating how these assault ships serve as launchpads for various aircraft types supporting diverse military objectives.