USS John P. Murtha fires crew-served weapons in Pacific Ocean

Chief Gunner’s Mate Cecil Ford fires the 50 caliber machine gun from the forecastle of the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), May 7, 2025. The John P. Murtha is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commands around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. The John P. Murtha is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk)