USS Rushmore (LSD 47)

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Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on June 10, 2015 at 5:14pm

USS Rushmore Aids 65 People at Sea Near Indonesia

From Essex Amphibious Ready Group Public Affairs
Posted June 10, 2015

Distressed persons wait to be rescued by Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) in Makassar Strait, June 10.(U.S. Marine Corps/Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos)

MAKASSAR STRAIT - USS Rushmore (LSD 47) rendered assistance to 65 people on makeshift bamboo rafts in the waters between the Indonesian islands of Kalimantan and Sulawesi June 10.

Shipboard lookouts spotted the distressed persons waving orange and white flags. Rushmore's commanding officer, Cmdr. Thomas Stephens, ordered the launch of a small boat with two search and rescue swimmers to provide assistance. Rushmore Sailors discovered 65 people on sinking bamboo rafts tied together with no means of propulsion, food or water.

Sailors and Marines brought all 65 people on board the Rushmore for medical attention and will coordinate with local officials for their well-being.

"This is an example of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group's professional maritime skill and ability to be where it matters, when it matters to offer assistance," said Capt. Clint Carroll, commander, Essex Amphibious Ready Group.

Rushmore was transiting the Makassar Strait after having just completed a port visit to Manado, Indonesia.

As part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), Rushmore is in the Western Pacific en route to the Arabian Gulf for a routine deployment. Deployed with a Marine Expeditionary Unit, the ARG serves as a sea-based crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious missions across the full range of military operations.

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on May 22, 2015 at 5:40pm

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16,2015) Amphibious Squadron 3 Commander Capt. Clint Carroll speaks to members of Naval Beach Group 1 embarked on Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) in the ship's well deck. Rushmore is on a scheduled deployment with the Essex Amphibious ready group, which is comprised of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Rushmore, and the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23). (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Chelsea Troy Milburn/Released)

Marine families, we hear you. We haven't forgotten your Marines, we promise. Expect a mix of blue and green photos throughout deployment. Thank you for your feedback and support!

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19,2015)15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines transit to return to Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) aboard amphibious assault vehicles after conducting a beach landing in Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chelsea Troy Milburn/Released)

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on May 12, 2015 at 2:14pm

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on April 21, 2015 at 1:45pm

150415-N-SF984-096 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 15, 2015) Deck department Sailors aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). Rushmore and Essex are underway participating in a certification exercise with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chelsea Troy Milburn/Released)

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on March 28, 2015 at 10:23am

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 25, 2015) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liam Kennedy/Released)

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on March 26, 2015 at 12:20pm

Bon Appetit': Marines turn up the heat...

U.S. Marine Cpl. George Gacilo prepares steaks for more than 700 Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of San Diego March 22, 2015. Gacilo is a food service specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The food service specialist Marines work long hours to ensure the Marines or Sailors are fed daily. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on March 23, 2015 at 8:33am

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 18, 2015) Sailors conduct a flight deck firefighting drill on the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is underway participating in a Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), which is comprised of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) THREE and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Chelsea Troy Milburn/Released)

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on March 20, 2015 at 8:29am

Marines learn enemy tactics they may face while deployed...

U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit learn about improvised explosive devices aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47), during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of San Diego March 18, 2015. The class covered lessons learned about improvised explosives used by Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on March 2, 2015 at 12:51pm

from left to right:

USS Rushmore (LSD 47) | USS Anchorage (LPD 23) | USS Essex (LHD 2)

MARCH 2015 Underway - Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher B. Janik — at Pacific Ocean.

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