USS John P. Murtha conducts well deck ops in Pacific Ocean

Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) conduct well deck operations with Landing Craft Utility 1646, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1, Aug. 26, 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)