Amphibious Warfare Ships Collection

Teamwork: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Teamwork - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: The nice thing about teamwork is that you always have others on your side. ~ Margaret Carty

Marines in an inflatable boat head towards USS New York
Atlantic Ocean, January 31, 2012 - Sailors and Marines embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York head toward the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie

The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp transits the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, August 31, 2011 - MH-60S Sea Hawk and MH-53 Sea Dragon helicopters prepare to launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1)

Cutaway illustration of the U. S. Navys San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship
Artist Rendering - Cutaway illustration of the U.S. Navys San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship (LPD). The amphibious transports are used to transport, and land Marines

Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer underway in the Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean, March 8, 2011 - The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD-4), flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway during a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp
January 30, 2012 - The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp gets underway in support of exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator 2012, the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years

Marines board a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter on the flight deck of USS Peleliu
Pacific Ocean, October 21, 2008 -Marines load into a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter for a fast-rope training exercise onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA-5)

The amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit America
Pascagoula, Mississippi, January 31, 2014 - The amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) returns to Ingalls Shipyard from acceptance trials

Amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio
January 30, 2012 - The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio gets underway in support of exercise Bold Alligator 2012

U. S. Navy Airman fires an M-240B machine gun aboard USS Essex
October 28, 2010 - U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Airman fires an M-240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2)

An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft approaches the flight deck
March 1, 2011 - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft approaches the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island in the Pacific Ocean

USS Peleliu and USS Spruance conduct a replenishment at sea with USNS Rainier
June 24, 2014 - The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), top, and the guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), bottom

USS Hampton transits alongside USS Makin Island
Pacific Ocean, September 7, 2011 - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) transits alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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)

A MV-22 Osprey aircraft prepares to land on the flight deck
March 1, 2011 - A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft prepares to land on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island in the Pacific Ocean

Amphibious assault ship USS Nassau and guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley transit
Atlantic Ocean, July 5, 2008 - The amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA-4) and the guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG-84), both ships assigned to the Nassau Strike Group

Marines perform fast-rope training exercises from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter
Pacific Ocean, October 21, 2008 - Marines perform fast-rope training exercises from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA-5)

The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans
Arabian Gulf, February 7, 2012 - The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans is underway in the Arabian Gulf

Ships from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group transit the Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean, April 10, 2011 - The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) and ships from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group

Military Sealift Command mobile landing ship USNS John Glenn
San Diego, January 9, 2014 - The Military Sealift Command mobile landing ship USNS John Glenn (MLP 2) underway off the California coast

Aviation Boatswains Mate directs a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter onto the flight
Philippine Sea, November 8, 2009 - Aviation Boatswains Mate directs a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex during the air combat element fly-on

Boatswainas Mate signals to a French Armee De Terre SA 380 Puma helicopter
Pacific Ocean, June 28, 2013 - Boatswainas Mate signals to a French Armee De Terre SA 380 Puma helicopter as it takes off from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor

USS Wasp and USS San Antonio transit in formation in the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, August 31, 2011 - The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) transit in formation during a training exercise

The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island in the Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico, February 4, 2009 - The amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) USS Makin Island (LHD-8) conducts builders trials in the Gulf of Mexico

A CH-53D Sea Stallion sits on the flight deck as another prepares to land aboard
July 6, 2010 - A U.S. Navy CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter sits on the flight deck as another prepares to land aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

A close-in weapons system aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver
Pacific Ocean, August 13, 2011 - A close-in weapons system (CIWS) aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) is tested in preparation for an upcoming inspection

JDS Shimakaze sails in formation with U. S
Pacific Ocean, November 4, 2011 - JDS Shimakaze (DDG 172) sails in formation with U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force ships during Annual Exercise 2011

F-35B Lightning II variants are secured on the flight deck of USS Wasp
Atlantic Ocean, October 15, 2011 - BF-02, front, and BF-04, two Marine Corps variants of the F-35B Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter

An AV-8B takes off from the flight deck of USS Tarawa lined with helicopters
Arabian Sea, February 12, 2008 - An AV-8B takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa. Operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility are focused on reassuring

USS Denver and USNS Pecos conduct a replenishment at sea
East China Sea, September 8, 2009 - The amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD-9), left, and the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197)

Sailors and Marines watch an AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter lift off the flight deck
Pacific Ocean, August 12, 2011 - Sailors and Marines aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18)

USS Tarawa pierside as the sun sets off Korea
USS Tarawa, a land helicopter amphibious ship, pierside as the sun sets in the background overseas off Korea during international amphibious operations

The Republic of the Philippines Navy ships cruise in formationwhile taking part in
South China Sea, March 14, 2010 - The Republic of the Philippines navy Jacinto-class corvette ship BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS-36), left

A Humvee drives down the ramp of a landing craft utility
Arabian Gulf, November 13, 2011 - A Humvee drives down the ramp of a landing craft utility aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island

Sailors attempt to attach a cargo pennant to an SA-330J Puma helicopter aboard USS Denver
Pacific Ocean, February 7, 2010 - Aviation Boatswainas Mate Airman directs an SA-330J Puma helicopter onto the flight deck of amphibious transport dock USS Denver as two Sailors attempt to attach a

Crews from the coast guard and police departments escort USS New York as it sails
New York, November 2, 2009 - Crews from the Coast Guard Cutter Sturgeon Bay, Coast Guard Marine Safety and Security Team Boston, Coast Guard Station New York

Military ships in formation off the coast of Southern California
San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4), joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3)

Aerial view of a naval fleet transiting the Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2011 - The fast attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN-770), the guided-missile cruisers USS Lake Erie (CG-70) and USS Port Royal (CG-73)

A V-22 Osprey aircraft prepares to land aboard the USS Bataan in the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, July 8, 2008 - A V-22 Osprey aircraft conducts landing qualifications aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5)

Aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan transits the Pacific Ocean with a fleet of ships
The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan transits the Pacific Ocean with ships assigned to Rim of the Pacific 2010 combined task force

The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu in transit in the Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean, May 22, 2010 - The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA-5) cruises off the coast of Southern California after departing San Diego for a 2010 western Pacific deployment

Soldiers fast rope from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter onto amphibious transport
Pacific Ocean, February 10, 2010 - A visit, board, search and seizure team member fast ropes from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter onto the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD-9)

A fleet of multinational Navy ships transit the Korea Strait
Korea Strait, September 29, 2011 - The Republic of Korea destroyer ROKS Wang Geon (DDH 978), forward left, the guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63)

Sailors play football during a swim call in the well deck of USS Cleveland
Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, April 29, 2011 - Sailors play football during a swim call in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland

JDS Hyuga sails in formation with U. S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force ships
Pacific Ocean, November 4, 2011 - JDS Hyuga (DDH 181) prepares to turn from a formation with U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force ships during Annual Exercise 2011

The amphibious assault ship USS Essex
Pacific Ocean, April 6, 2012 - The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) is underway alongside amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

A formation of ships at sea
U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility, September 5, 2009 - The Royal Navy fleet auxiliary ship Lyme Bay (L 3007) leads a formation of ships including the mine countermeasure ships USS Gladiator

A multi-national naval force navigates the waters of the Caribbean Sea
Caribbean Sea, September 14, 2009 - A multi-national naval force, including the San Antonio class-amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), USS Doyle (FFG-39), USCGC Mohawk (WMEC-913)

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"Amphibious Warfare Ships: Uniting Strength, Courage, and Teamwork" In the vast expanse of the ocean, where land meets water, a powerful force emerges - amphibious warfare ships. These floating fortresses embody the essence of teamwork, as they serve as a beacon of inspiration for all who witness their might. As marines in inflatable boats brave the waves towards the majestic USS New York, one cannot help but be reminded of an inspirational quote that says, "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. " The sight of these courageous individuals working in perfect harmony is a testament to the power of unity. Across the Atlantic Ocean, another symbol of strength traverses its depths - the USS Wasp. This amphibious assault ship stands tall and proud amidst rolling waves. Its presence serves as a motivational poster for those who dream big and dare to conquer new horizons. A cutaway illustration reveals intricate details within the San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship. It showcases not only its impressive structure but also highlights how every component works seamlessly together to achieve their mission objectives. The Pacific Ocean becomes an arena for action as USS Boxer glides through its waters with unwavering determination. This formidable vessel exemplifies resilience and adaptability - qualities essential in any successful endeavor. Joining this fleet is none other than USS Makin Island – an embodiment of innovation and progress. As it sails across oceans with unparalleled grace, it reminds us that embracing change is key to staying ahead in today's dynamic world. Onboard USS Peleliu's flight deck, marines board CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters ready to take on any challenge that lies ahead. Their unwavering spirit echoes throughout history – reminding us that bravery knows no bounds when united under a common cause. Transiting Vella Gulf are USNS Matthew Perry, USS Pearl Harbor, and HMNZS Canterbury – a true display of international cooperation.