An Iraqi instructor teaches English to detainees inside Camp Cropper, a coalition forces Theater Internment Facility in western Baghdad. Coalition forces are dedicated to providing the highest care and custody More
A detainee artist in Camp Bucca's art center sketches out his next work. Camp Bucca not only provides for the care and custody of about 20,000 persons determined under U.N. resolution to be imperative security More
Juvenile detainees await the presentation of a certificate of completion for the Religious Discussion Program, March 31. The Iraqi Muslim cleric-led course helps the juveniles read the Qur'an and discuss it's messages.
Female detainees, part of the Religion Discussion Program and Basic Education Course, made these decorations to celebrate their completion of the two courses. The Iraqi Muslim cleric-led course helps the detain More
Maj. Gen. Doug Stone, deputy commander for Task Force 134 - Detainee Operations, presents a certificate of appreciation to a juvenile detainee on April 5 at the Dar al-Hickmah school at Camp Future. The juveni More
The head of the Sunni Endowment, Dr. Ahmad Abdulgafour Al-Samirri'i addresses recently released detainees during a Lion's Dawn ceremony, April 16.
Canadian coastal defence vessel HMCS Whitehorse (MM 705) arrives in Portland, Ore., to participate in Portland Fleet Week festivities during the city's 104th annual Rose Festival. Navy Weeks are designed to sho More
More than 200 sailors participated in a swim meet during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participati More
AC45 catamaran boats sail past amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) to race the America's Cup in San Francisco Bay. Makin Island is in San Francisco Oct. 3-8 for San Francisco Fleet Week. San Franci More
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, former Secretary of State George Schultz, commander, U.S. Third Fleet Vice Adm. Gerald Beaman attend the third annual Senior Leadership Seminar during San Francisco Fleet Week 2012. More
Commander, U.S. Third Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Gerald Beaman presents a 'thank you' plaque to San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee for his support during San Francisco Fleet Week 2012. San Francisco Fleet Week is a five More
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Durald McKee tolled the bell eight times to signal the end of that watch, representing the end of the current Navy birthday year. It was later struck once, signifying the beginning of More
Vice Adm. David H. Buss, commander Naval Air Forces, and Capt. Christopher Bolt, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), talk with Alex Spanos, owner of the San Diego Chargers, du More
Detainees play chess inside Camp Cropper, a Coalition forces Theater Internment Facility in western Baghdad. Coalition forces are dedicated to providing the highest care and custody while supporting the efforts More
Family members visit a detainee at Camp Cropper March 22. Detainees are allowed to visit with family members every day of the week, except Fridays. The goal of detention operations is to ensure the highest stan More
Two instructors stand behind Capt. Javier Rosales as he presents a Religious Discussion Program certificate of completion to a juvenile detainee at Dar al-Hikma, March 31. The Iraqi Muslim cleric-led course hel More
Col. Sharon Wisniewski addresses female detainee graduates of the Religion Discussion Program and Basic Education Course on April 4 at Camp Liberty. The Iraqi Muslim cleric-led course helps the detainees read More
A juvenile detainee at the Dar al-Hickmah school at Camp Future speaks to attendees to the essay contest presentation. The juvenile detainees were the winners of an essay contest, "What do you want your governm More
The head of the Iraqi Sunni Endowment, Dr. Ahmad Abdulgafour Al-Samirri'i, gives Qu'rans to recently released detainees at a Lion's Dawn ceremony, April 16.
More than 200 sailors participated in a swim meet during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participatin More
Public tours are underway during San Francisco Fleet Week 2012. More than 20 people in a tour group cross the brow to get aboard guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111). San Francisco Fleet Week is a fi More
Sailors of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) conduct suspension training on the flight deck during San Francsico Fleet Week. San Francisco Fleet Week is a five-day event which highlights the More
Guided missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) passes under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco during the Parade of Ships for San Francisco Fleet Week 2012. San Francisco Fleet Week is a five-day event which More
Capt. Scott Adams, commanding officer Naval Base Point Loma, opened the celebration of the Navy's 237th birthday celebration at Naval Base Point Loma.
Capt. Christopher Bolt, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), welcomes the San Diego Chargers during a morale boosting event aboard the ship. Ronald Reagan is currently moored a More
A detainee makes a dig while playing volleyball inside Camp Cropper, a coalition forces Theater Internment Facility in western Baghdad. Coalition forces are dedicated to providing the highest care and custody w More
An instructor stands behind Capt. Javier Rosales as he presents a Religious Discussion Program certificate of completion to a juvenile detainee at Dar al-Hikma March 31. The Iraqi Muslim cleric-led course helps More
Miriam, an instructor at Camp Victory, Capt. Tiffiny Laurin and Col. Sharon Wisniewski presents a certificate of completion to a female detainee graduate of the Religion Discussion Program and Basic Education C More
Maj. Gen. Doug Stone, deputy commander for Task Force 134 - Detainee Operations, receives a letter from a juvenile detainee on April 5 at the Dar al-Hickmah school at Camp Future. The juvenile detainees were th More
A San Francisco Police Officer salutes the ensign as he crosses the brow to take a tour of guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) during San Francisco Fleet Week. San Francisco Fleet Week is a five-day More
Sailors of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) conduct suspension training on the flight deck during San Francisco Fleet Week. San Francisco Fleet Week is a five-day event which highlights the More
Guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) passes under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco during the Parade of Ships for San Francisco Fleet Week 2012. San Francisco Fleet Week is a five-day event wh More
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Durald McKee rings a bell eight times to signal the end of the current Navy birthday year. The bell was later struck once, signifying the beginning of the Navy's 238th year. The U.S. More
Capt. Christopher Bolt, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), cheers as he accepts a gift from San Diego Chargers on behalf of the ship’s crew on the flight deck. Ronald Reagan More
Detainees play ping pong inside Camp Cropper, a coalition forces Theater Internment Facility in western Baghdad. Coalition forces are dedicated to providing the highest care and custody while supporting the eff More
Brig. Gen. Michael Nevin, commanding general of 177th Military Police Brigade, is the guest speaker at a graduation ceremony for the Religion Discussion Program, April 1. The Iraqi Muslim cleric-led course help More
Maj. Gen. Doug Stone, deputy commander for Task Force 134 - Detainee Operations, addresses juvenile detainees on April 5 at the Dar al-Hickmah school at Camp Future. The juvenile detainees were the winners of a More
Vice Adm. Richard W. Hunt presents a bouquet of roses to his wife during a change of command ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island. Hunt was relieved as commander of U.S. 3rd Fleet by Vic More
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sherman (WHEC 720) passes under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco during the Parade of Ships for San Francisco Fleet Week 2012. San Francisco Fleet Week is a five-day event which More
Vice Adm. David H. Buss, commander Naval Air Forces and Capt. Christopher Bolt, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), pose with Mike McCoy (left), San Diego Chargers head coach, More
A detainee inside Camp Cropper, a coalition forces Theater Internment Facility in western Baghdad studies the Quran. Coalition forces are dedicated to providing the highest care and custody while supporting the More
Maj. Gen. Doug Stone, commander of Task Force 134, detainee operations, presents a certificate of completion to a detainee graduate of the Religion Discussion Program, April 1. The Iraqi Muslim cleric-led cours More
Maj. Gen. Doug Stone, deputy commander for Task Force 134 - Detainee Operations, addresses juvenile detainees April 5 at the Dar al-Hickmah school at Camp Future. The juvenile detainees were the winners of an e More
Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Seaman Arturo Padron, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), records U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Enedina Herrera of 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) as s More
Sailors and professional football players from the San Diego Chargers practice on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is currently moored and home-ported at Naval B More
Detainees play volleyball inside Camp Cropper, a coalition forces Theater Internment Facility in western Baghdad. Coalition forces are dedicated to providing the highest care and custody while supporting the ef More
More than 200 sailors participated in a swim meet during Rim of the Pacific exercise. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIM More
A detainee clips the hair of another inside Camp Cropper, a coalition forces Theater Internment Facility in western Baghdad. Coalition forces are dedicated to providing the highest care and custody while suppor More
Guided missile destroyer, USS Preble (DDG 88) passes under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco for San Francisco Fleet Week 2012. San Francisco Fleet Week is a five-day event which highlights the equipment, More
The guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) transits under Steel Bridge in Portland, Ore., at the start of Portland Rose Festival. Navy warships have been coming to the City of Roses since US More
Cmdr. Abe Thompson, assigned to the U.S. 3rd Fleet, sings "God Bless America" at PETCO Park during the seventh inning stretch at the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants baseball game. The Padres defeated More