U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps work with SF Fire Department During SF Fleet Week 241009-N-PV401-1027 U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Emili Currey, left, and Jay Gonsalves, a firefighter with the San Francisco Fire Department, practice fast-rope techniques during an exercise at the SFFD Treasure Island Training Center during San Francisco Fleet Week in San Francisco Oct. 9, 2024. San Francisco Fleet Week, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elizabeth Grubbs) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Elizabeth Grubbs VIRIN: 231114-N-N0831-0008 San Francisco Fleet Week 2024 Combined Urban Search and Rescue Training Nearly 50 Sailors and Marines participated in Urban Search and Rescue training with members of the San Francisco Fire Department during San Francisco Fleet Week 2024 on October 9. LPD 25 LATEST NEWS
U.S. Navy Ships Arrive for SFFW 2024 241006-N-GZ228-1061 The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) transits underneath the Golden Gate Bridge in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2024, October 6. SFFW, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jesse Monford) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Jesse Monford VIRIN: 231114-N-N0831-0007 Ships Arrive for San Francisco Fleet Week 2024 The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7); San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) and the Unmanned Surface Vessel Ranger (OUSV 3) arrived in San Francisco in support of San Francisco Fleet Week 2024. LPD 25 LATEST NEWS
Family members embark USS Somerset for Tiger Cruise 240807-N-JS660-3127 Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) help dress out a Tiger in firefighting gear during damage control training as part of a Tiger Cruise while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 7, 2024. A Tiger Cruise allows service members to acquaint their family members with their ship and shipboard duties, and is intended to promote morale and a sense of pride in the Navy. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Diaz VIRIN: 240814-N-N0831-0002 Somerset embarks Tigers during homebound transit Sailors and Marines embarked family members to experience a life-at-sea cruise, also known as a Tiger Cruise, aboard the San Antonio class transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) as they transited homebound to San Diego. LPD 25 LATEST NEWS
USS Somerset (LPD 25) Homecoming [240813-N-JS660-1106]Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) man the rails as the ship transits through San Diego Bay, Aug. 13, 2024. Somerset returned to San Diego with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit after a seven-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region in support of regional stability and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Diaz VIRIN: 240814-N-N0831-0001 USS Somerset (LPD 25) returns home after Indo-Pacific deployment SAN DIEGO – Sailors assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) returned home Aug. 13 to San Diego after a seven-month deployment with embarked Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in the U.S. 7th and 3rd Fleet areas of operations. LPD 25 LATEST NEWS
LAR Co. Conducts First LAV Live-Fire Aboard USS Somerset 240808-M-HP224-1318 U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle 25s attached to Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage a floating target 25mm cannons during live-fire training aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) in the Pacific Ocean Aug. 8, 2024. LAR Co. conducted a deck shoot to maintain readiness and sustain unit level training standards, also marking the first LAV live-fire training conducted aboard an LPD. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Cpl. Aidan Hekker VIRIN: 240814-N-N0831-0003 Defend the Ship: LAR Co. Conducts LAV Live-Fire Aboard USS Somerset U.S. Marines assigned to Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted an integrated small craft action team training on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 8. LPD 25 LATEST NEWS
USS Somerset Sailor cuts 3D printed component [240715-N-JS660-3436]Hull Technician 3rd Class Mario EnriquezSanchez, a Denver native, cuts the baseplate of a 3D printed component aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, July 15. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Diaz VIRIN: 240723-N-N0831-0005 3D Printer solves engineering challenges onboard USS Somerset When the team of engineers from the Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing Research and Education (CAMRE) loaded their 3D hybrid-metal printer onboard Somerset as part of the experimentation sector of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024, they had no idea that they would soon be asked to solve a real-world engineering casualty. LPD 25 LATEST NEWS SURFPAC LATEST NEWS
Warfare Tactics Instructors Lead Dynamic Training Lt. j.g. Giovanni Guerrero, a native of El Paso, Texas, assigned to USS Somerset and Lt. John McFarland, a native of Everett, Pennsylvania, assigned to Surface Warfare Schools Command, supervise amphibious operations aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 7, 2023. The Boxer Amphibious Readiness Group is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Diaz VIRIN: 231107-N-JS660-1246 Warfare Tactics Instructors Lead Dynamic Training for Boxer Amphibious Ready Group PACIFIC OCEAN — Throughout the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, individuals, watch teams and unit commanders trained on advanced tactical skills through multi-warfare events—validating warfighting capability and tactical proficiency while underway in the Pacific Ocean. CNSP LATEST NEWS LHD 4 LATEST NEWS LSD 49 LATEST NEWS LPD 25 LATEST NEWS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group USS BOXER LHD 4 USS Harpers Ferry LSD 49 USS Somerset LPD 25 Warfare Tactics Instructor Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center NSMWDC Pacific Ocean CPR 5 LATEST NEWS
USS Somerset Sailors Participate in 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) pay respects during a wreath-laying ceremony at Flight 93 National Memorial, Sept. 11, 2023. The U.S. Navy sent five members of the Somerset crew to Somerset County for an annual multi-day trip to honor the ship’s namesake and participate in community relations events, school visits and public appearances to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 and the 40 Heroes lost on Flight 93. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Diaz VIRIN: 230911-N-JS660-1427 USS Somerset Sailors Participate in Flight 93 National Memorial Ceremony STOYSTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES — Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) visited Somerset County, Pennsylvania, to attend the 22nd anniversary observance of Sept. 11 at the Flight 93 National Memorial. CNSP LATEST NEWS LPD 25 LATEST NEWS USS Somerset LPD 25 9/11 Flight 93
Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group returns to San Diego Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group returns to San Diego SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: CNSP VIRIN: 210525-N-N0831-0005 Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group returns to San Diego SAN DIEGO—USS Makin Island (LHD 8), USS San Diego (LPD 22) and USS Somerset (LPD 25) returned to LHD 8 LATEST NEWS LPD 22 LATEST NEWS LPD 25 LATEST NEWS
Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: CNSP VIRIN: 210221-N-N0831-0013 Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit returns from 7-month deployment More than 5,000 Sailors and Marines of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) return to their LHD 8 LATEST NEWS LPD 22 LATEST NEWS LPD 25 LATEST NEWS
N/A N/A SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: N/A VIRIN: 210111-N-N0831-0011 Fleet Surgical Team Saves Life Aboard USS Somerset PACIFIC OCEAN — Electrician’s Mate Fireman Samuel Guidroz was more than 4,500 miles away from home when he was awakened by a sharp pain in his abdomen on the morning of Nov. 27, 2018. LPD 25 LATEST NEWS