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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) fires its M2HB .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 14, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) fires its M2HB .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise. Howard is underway with the Nimitz Carrier More

MH-60S Knighthawks conduct a vertical replenishment with the guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

Indian Ocean (Sep. 19, 2004) MH-60S Knighthawks assigned to the "Gunbearers" of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron One One (HC-11) conduct a vertical replenishment with the guided missile destroyer USS Howard ( More

The first sunset of the year provides a beautiful backdrop for the guided missile destroyers USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), USS Stethem (DDG 63), USS Howard (DDG 83).

San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 01, 2003) The first sunset of the year provides a beautiful backdrop for the guided missile destroyers USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), USS Stethem (DDG 63), USS Howard (DDG 83). The ships are d More

he guided missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54), guided missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) and guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) maneuver to establish a multi-ship column formation

Pacific Ocean (Nov. 01, 2003) The guided missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54), guided missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) and guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) maneuver to establish a multi-ship More

Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Tina Lamb, from Delran N.J., videotapes the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) from the window of a CH-46D Sea Knight assigned to the Gunbearers of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eleven (HC-11)

Pacific Ocean (Nov. 09, 2003) Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Tina Lamb, from Delran N.J., videotapes the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) from the window of a CH-46D Sea Knight assigned to the "Gunbe More

The guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) makes her approach alongside the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) to perform a Replenishment at Sea (RAS).

Pacific Ocean (Mar. 31, 2004) The guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) makes her approach alongside the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) to perform a Replenishment at Sea (R More

The guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) makes her approach alongside the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) to perform a Replenishment at Sea (RAS).

Pacific Ocean (Mar. 31, 2004) The guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) makes her approach alongside the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) to perform a Replenishment at Sea (R More

Sailors man the rails aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as she is escorted from her homeport in San Diego by harbor tugs.

San Diego, Calif. (May. 24, 2004) Sailors man the rails aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as she is escorted from her homeport in San Diego by harbor tugs. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are d More

Sailors aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) man the rails as the ship slowly moves along the San Diego coastline on her way out to sea. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) departed on a regularly scheduled deployment in the Pacific Ocean.

San Diego, Calif. (May. 24, 2004) Sailors aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) man the rails as the ship slowly moves along the San Diego coastline on her way out to sea. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (C More

Sailors aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) man the rails as the ship slowly moves along the San Diego coastline on her way out to sea. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) depart for a regularly scheduled deployment in the Pacific Ocean.

San Diego, Calif. (May. 24, 2004) Sailors aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) man the rails as the ship slowly moves along the San Diego coastline on her way out to sea. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (C More

Crew members assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) man the rails as the ship departs San Diego harbor.

San Diego, Calif. (May. 24, 2004) Crew members assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) man the rails as the ship departs San Diego harbor. More than 6,200 Sailors assigned to USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike More

Family members wave good-bye to 6,200 Sailors assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) as they prepare to deploy from San Diego.

San Diego, Calif. (May. 24, 2004) Family members wave good-bye to 6,200 Sailors assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) as they prepare to deploy from San Diego to conduct operations More

Family members wave goodbye to crew members assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) man the rails as the ship sails through San Diego harbor.

San Diego, Calif. (May. 24, 2004) Family members wave goodbye to crew members assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) man the rails as the ship sails through San Diego harbor. More than 6,200 Sailors assigned More

Sailors aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) man the rails as the ship slowly moves along the San Diego coastline while being escorted out to sea by a harbor tug.

San Diego, Calif. (May. 24, 2004) Sailors aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) man the rails as the ship slowly moves along the San Diego coastline while being escorted out to sea by a harbor tug. Stennis and Ca More

Family and friends snap photos and wave good-bye as more than 6,200 Sailors assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) prepare to depart San Diego Harbor.

San Diego, Calif. (May. 24, 2004) Family and friends snap photos and wave good-bye as more than 6,200 Sailors assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) prepare to depart San Diego Harb More

Sailors aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) man the rails in a time-honored naval tradition as the crew prepares for the ship to leave her homeport in San Diego.

Naval Air Station North Island, Calif. (May. 24, 2004) Sailors aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) man the rails in a time-honored naval tradition as the crew prepares for the ship to leave her homeport in San More

A Sailor assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) says good-bye before departing for deployment.

San Diego, Calif. (May. 24, 2004) A Sailor assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) says good-bye before departing for deployment. More than 6,200 Sailors assigned to USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group ( More

USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) departs for a routine deployment as member of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) to conduct operations in the Pacific Ocean.

San Diego, Calif. (May. 24, 2004) USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) departs for a routine deployment as a member of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) to conduct operations in the Pacific Ocean. T More

Line handlers remove mooring lines from the bollards on the pier as USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) prepares to get underway.

San Diego, Calif. (May. 24, 2004) Line handlers remove mooring lines from the bollards on the pier as USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) prepares to get underway. More than 6,200 Sailors assigned to USS John C. Stenn More

Crew members prepare to man the rails around the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), during preparations to deploy to the Eastern and Western Pacific.

San Diego, Calif. (May. 24, 2004) Crew members prepare to man the rails around the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), during preparations to deploy to the Eastern and Western Pacific for joint and More

USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) sails past Point Loma, Calif., on her way out to the Pacific Ocean from her homeport of San Diego. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) departed on a regularly scheduled deployment in the Pacific Ocean.

San Diego, Calif. (May. 24, 2004) USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) sails past Point Loma, Calif., on her way out to the Pacific Ocean from her homeport of San Diego. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) d More

Family and friends wave good-bye from the pier to loved ones aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) as they depart Naval Station San Diego.

San Diego, Calif. (May. 24, 2004) Family and friends wave good-bye from the pier to loved ones aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) as they depart Naval Station San Diego for deployment More

Crew members assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Man the Rails as the ship prepares to get underway.

San Diego, Calif. (May. 24, 2004) Crew members assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Man the Rails as the ship prepares to get underway. More than 6,200 Sailors assigned to USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike More

The guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) is shown underway in the Pacific Ocean prior to an underway replenishment.

Pacific Ocean (Jun. 25, 2004) The guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) is shown underway in the Pacific Ocean prior to an underway replenishment. Howard is part of the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carri More

Commanding Officer, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), Capt. David Buss, observes the guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) from the ship�s bridge.

Pacific Ocean (Jun. 25, 2004) Commanding Officer, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), Capt. David Buss, observes the guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) from the ships bridge. Stennis and embarked Carrier Ai More

Gas Turbine System Technician 2nd Class Jose Regalado, from San Diego, Calif., operates a Low Pressure Air Compressor in Main Engine Room Number One.

Pacific Ocean (Jun. 25, 2004) Gas Turbine System Technician 2nd Class Jose Regalado, from San Diego, Calif., operates a Low Pressure Air Compressor in Main Engine Room Number One aboard the guided missile destr More

The guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) cruises off the port side, while the crew aboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) assembles on the flight for an �All Hands� call by Commander Pacific Fleet, Adm. Walter F. Doran.

Pacific Ocean (Jul. 14, 2004) The guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) cruises off the port side, while the crew aboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) assembles on the flight for an All Hands call by More

With the guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) cruising alongside, an HH-60H Seahawk carrying Commander Pacific Fleet, Adm. Walter F. Doran, lands on the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)

Pacific Ocean (Jul. 14, 2004) With the guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) cruising alongside, an HH-60H Seahawk from the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Four (HS-4) carrying Comm More

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) steams in formation.

Pacific Ocean (Aug. 25, 2004) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) steams in formation with the military sealift command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7), guided missile More

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) steams in formation.

Pacific Ocean (Aug. 25, 2004) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) steams in formation with the military sealift command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7), guided missile More

Guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG-83) prepares to come along side the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) for a scheduled replenishment at sea (RAS).

South China Sea (Aug. 29, 2004) Guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG-83) prepares to come along side the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) for a scheduled replen More

Guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG-83) prepares to come along side the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) for a scheduled replenishment at sea (RAS).

South China Sea (Aug. 29, 2004) Guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG-83) prepares to come along side the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) for a scheduled replen More

Guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), left, and fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) cruise in formation .

South China Sea (Sep. 17, 2004) Guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), left, and fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) cruise in formation behind the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John C More

The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), foreground, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) sit moored at the pier in Fremantle, Australia.

Fremantle, Australia (Sep. 29, 2004) The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), foreground, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) sit moored at t More

The guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) cruises behind the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

Pacific Ocean (Oct. 18, 2004) The guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) cruises behind the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), as it conducts Plane Guard duties during early morni More

The guided missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54), followed by the guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), conduct exercises with the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

Pacific Ocean (Oct. 18, 2004) The guided missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54), followed by the guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), conduct exercises with the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS John C. More

Waves crash over the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during exercises with the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

Pacific Ocean (Oct. 18, 2004) Waves crash over the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during exercises with the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and em More

Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Walter F. Doran, returns a salute as he passes through a sideboy detail aboard guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

San Diego, Calif. (May. 17, 2005) Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Walter F. Doran, returns a salute as he passes through a sideboy detail aboard guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83). Adm. Doran visi More

The sun sets as the guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) conducts operations in the Southern California Operating Area.

Pacific Ocean (Sep. 19, 2005) The sun sets as the guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) conducts operations in the Southern California Operating Area. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Fire Controlman Russell W. More

An SH-60B Seahawk from Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light Four Nine (HSL-49) hovers alongside the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

Pacific Ocean (Aug. 02, 2006) An SH-60B Seahawk from Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light Four Nine (HSL-49) hovers alongside the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83). Friends and family were invite More

Seaman Apprentice Alian Cruz stands watch as aft look out aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

Pacific Ocean (Aug. 02, 2006) Seaman Apprentice Alian Cruz stands watch as aft look out aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) while underway for a friends and family day cruise. Friends and fa More

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Pat Fox signals a thumbs-up to an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter crew.

Pacific Ocean (Sep. 13, 2006) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Pat Fox signals a thumbs-up to an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter crew assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 49 after a safe landing aboar More

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter prepares to depart guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) en-route to amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Persian Gulf (Nov. 24, 2006) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter prepares to depart guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) en-route to amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD More

Cmdr. James Morgan, commanding officer aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), speaks with Montel Williams aboard the ship.

North Arabian Gulf (Dec. 05, 2006) Cmdr. James Morgan, commanding officer aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), speaks with Montel Williams aboard the ship. Williams, a talk show host and a forme More

Ensign Allison Pulver (center) laughs while recording a holiday greeting message as Montel Williams encourages her in the background aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

Persian Gulf (Dec. 05, 2006) Ensign Allison Pulver (center) laughs while recording a holiday greeting message as Montel Williams encourages her in the background aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG More

Montel Williams, a talk show host and former U.S. Navy lieutenant commander, spends time aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

Persian Gulf (Dec. 05, 2006) Montel Williams, a talk show host and former U.S. Navy lieutenant commander, spends time aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) while traveling through the 5th Fleet ar More

Cryptologic Technician 2nd Class Brian Heckel, from St. Louis, speaks with Montel Williams during his visit to guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

Persian Gulf (Dec. 05, 2006) Cryptologic Technician 2nd Class Brian Heckel, from St. Louis, speaks with Montel Williams during his visit to guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83). Williams, a talk show ho More

Montel Williams interviews Cmdr. James Morgan, the commanding officer of guided-missile cruiser USS Howard (DDG 83).

Persian Gulf (Dec. 05, 2006) Montel Williams interviews Cmdr. James Morgan, the commanding officer of guided-missile cruiser USS Howard (DDG 83). Williams, a talk show host and a former U.S. Navy lieutenant com More

Montel Williams interviews Command Master Chief David Flannerry aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

Persian Gulf (Dec. 05, 2006) Montel Williams interviews Command Master Chief David Flannerry aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83). Williams, a talk show host and a former U.S. Navy lieutenant com More

Sailors aboard guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) heave around on a line while mooring pierside Naval Station Pearl Harbor.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Mar. 04, 2007) Sailors aboard guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) heave around on a line while mooring pierside Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Howard and her crew are currently in po More

The American flag waves from the fantail of guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) as Seaman Kevin Ford, assigned to USS Port Royal (CG 73), waits to handle lines.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Mar. 04, 2007) The American flag waves from the fantail of guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) as Seaman Kevin Ford, assigned to USS Port Royal (CG 73), waits to handle lines fo More

Guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) transits Pearl Harbor as she prepares to moor pierside Naval Station Pearl Harbor.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Mar. 04, 2007) Guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) transits Pearl Harbor as she prepares to moor pierside Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Howard and her crew are currently in port Nav More

Guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) transits Pearl Harbor as she prepares to moor pierside Naval Station Pearl Harbor.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Mar. 04, 2007) Guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) transits Pearl Harbor as she prepares to moor pierside Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Howard and her crew are currently in port Nav More

Family and friends of Electronics Technician 3rd Class Colby Karaim hold up signs in hopes he will see it during a homecoming celebration for guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

SAN DIEGO (Mar. 13, 2007) Family and friends of Electronics Technician 3rd Class Colby Karaim hold up signs in hopes he will see it during a homecoming celebration for guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 8 More

Line handlers secure a line to the pier during a homecoming celebration for guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

SAN DIEGO (Mar. 13, 2007) Line handlers secure a line to the pier during a homecoming celebration for guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83). Howard returned from a six-month deployment in support of the More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) arrives to help celebrate Portland's Fleet Week festivities during the city's 100th Annual Rose Festival.

PORTLAND, Ore. (Jun. 07, 2007) The guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) arrives to help celebrate Portland's Fleet Week festivities during the city's 100th Annual Rose Festival. Howard is one of four U. More

The Honorable William A. Navas Jr., the assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), gives a speech about education on board guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) to various educators from the city of Portland.

PORTLAND, Ore. (Jun. 09, 2007) The Honorable William A. Navas Jr., the assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), gives a speech about education on board guided-missile destroyer USS Howard More

The Honorable William A. Navas Jr., the assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), is greeted by sideboys upon his arrival aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

PORTLAND, Ore. (Jun. 09, 2007) The Honorable William A. Navas Jr., the assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), is greeted by sideboys upon his arrival aboard guided-missile destroyer USS More

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) steams through the Pacific Ocean.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 04, 2008) The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) steams through the Pacific Ocean during a simulated straights transit and small boat attack drill. The Ronald Reagan Strike Gr More

hips Serviceman Seaman Tanya Sylvester, originally from Chicago, Ill., stands the starboard lookout as part of the medium frequency active sonar mitigation measures aboard the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 11, 2008) Ships Serviceman Seaman Tanya Sylvester, originally from Chicago, Ill., stands the starboard lookout as part of the medium frequency active sonar mitigation measures aboard the Arl More

The crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) inspect the saltwater sprinkler system during a counter measure wash down test.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 11, 2008) The crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) inspect the saltwater sprinkler system during a counter measure wash down test. Howard and the Rona More

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) perform maintenance and inspections on the ship's saltwater wash down system.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 11, 2008) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) perform maintenance and inspections on the ship's saltwater wash down system. Howard and th More

Members of the visit, board, search and seizure team depart the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) in a ridged hull inflatable boat.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 12, 2008) Members of the visit, board, search and seizure team depart the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) in a ridged hull inflatable boat. Howard and the Ro More

Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Robert Powell, a native of Seattle, Wash., stands phone-and-distance watch during a refueling-at-sea aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 13, 2008) Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Robert Powell, a native of Seattle, Wash., stands phone-and-distance watch during a refueling-at-sea aboard the Arleigh Burke-class gu More

eaman Sherry Wu plays a harmonica on the missile deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 13, 2008) Seaman Sherry Wu plays a harmonica on the missile deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) while waiting to conduct a refueling-at-sea with the More

Chief Damage Controlman Johnny Harvy instructs a Sailor during a general quarters drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

PERSIAN GULF (Apr. 14, 2008) Chief Damage Controlman Johnny Harvy instructs a Sailor during a general quarters drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83). Howard and the R More

Vice Adm. D.C. Curtis debarks the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) after a visit to speak with the ship's officers and chief petty officers.

SAN DIEGO (May. 08, 2008) Vice Adm. D.C. Curtis debarks the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) after a visit to speak with the ship's officers and chief petty officers. Curtis addressed his plan to en More

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Anthony Chavez, of San Bernardino, Calif., looks out from an SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the

PHILIPPINES (Jun. 26, 2008) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Anthony Chavez, of San Bernardino, Calif., looks out from an SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine S More

Gas Turbine System (Mechanical) 2nd Class Conrad Thomas shows off his boots as he walks through the tunnel of USS Howard (DDG 83) Sailors on the guided-missile destroyer's foc'sle during the first

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 06, 2008) Gas Turbine System (Mechanical) 2nd Class Conrad Thomas shows off his boots as he walks through the tunnel of USS Howard (DDG 83) Sailors on the guided-missile destroyer's foc'sle More

Fuel lines connect the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) to the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) and the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 08, 2008) Fuel lines connect the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) to the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) and the Nimitz-class aircraft ca More

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Ian Healy, assigned to the

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2008) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Ian Healy, assigned to the "Battlecats" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 43, performs a "Pilot Weekly" check on an SH-6 More

Lt. Cmdr. Leo S. Albea, executive officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), speaks with chief petty officer selectees about their new role.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Leo S. Albea, executive officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), speaks with chief petty officer selectees about their new role. H More

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Samson Kattil, from Hawaii, pipes the ship's whistle from the pilothouse of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2008) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Samson Kattil, from Hawaii, pipes the ship's whistle from the pilothouse of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) into the More

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) enjoy a scheduled swim call.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2008) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) enjoy a scheduled swim call. The two-hour swim call was the first for Howard this deploymen More

Sailors jump off of the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during a scheduled swim call.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2008) Sailors jump off of the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during a scheduled swim call. The two-hour swim call was the first for H More

Electronics Technician 3rd Class Colby Karaim, from Montana, climbs back up to the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during a scheduled swim call.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2008) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Colby Karaim, from Montana, climbs back up to the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during a sche More

Sailors jump off of the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during a scheduled swim call.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2008) Sailors jump off of the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during a scheduled swim call. The two-hour swim call was the first for H More

A Sailor jumps off of the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during a scheduled swim call.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2008) A Sailor jumps off of the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during a scheduled swim call. The two-hour swim call was the first for More

Sailors jump off of the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during a scheduled swim call.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2008) Sailors jump off of the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during a scheduled swim call. The two-hour swim call was the first for H More

A Sailor jumps off of the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during a scheduled swim call.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2008) A Sailor jumps off of the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during a scheduled swim call. The two-hour swim call was the first for More

Operations Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Ericson kneels with hands behind his head.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2008) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Ericson, playing the role of "ship's master" of the opposing forces (OPFOR) during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise, kneels with More

A member of the Brunei Special Forces rushes towards the pilot house of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2008) A member of the Brunei Special Forces rushes towards the pilot house of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during a visit, board, search and seizu More

Members of the Brunei Special Forces await the start of a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2008) Members of the Brunei Special Forces await the start of a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 8 More

Members of the Brunei Special Forces rush towards the pilot house of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2008) Members of the Brunei Special Forces rush towards the pilot house of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during a visit, board, search and seizure More

Sailors return to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 19, 2008) Sailors return to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) after completing a small boat exercise. Howard is working in conjunction with the navies of More

Pilots conduct a vertical replenishment between the guided-missile destroyers USS Howard (DDG 83) and USS Halsey (DDG 97).

INDIAN OCEAN (Sep. 20, 2008) Pilots from the "Wolfpack" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 45 conduct a vertical replenishment between the guided-missile destroyers USS Howard (DDG 83) and USS Ha More

MV Faina as observed by the crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

INDIAN OCEAN (Sep. 28, 2008) MV Faina as observed by the crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83). The Belize-flagged cargo ship is owned and operated by "Kaalybe Shipping Ukraine" and is carryi More

A single F/A-18 Hornet breaks away from formation while passing

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 06, 2009) A single F/A-18 Hornet breaks away from formation while passing above the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Thach (FFG 43) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers More

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), USS Stethem (DDG 63), USS Howard (DDG 83) and USS Gridley (DDG 101) are underway in the Pacific Ocean.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 16, 2009) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), USS Stethem (DDG 63), USS Howard (DDG 83) and USS Gridley (DDG 101) are underway in the Pacific Ocean. (U More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101), right, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) transit in the Pacific Ocean

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 16, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101), right, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) transit in the Pacific Ocean. Guided-missile destroyers support carr More

Ensign Dan Parobek, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) participates in the maneuvering board (MOBOARD) competition during the 2010 Surface Line Week.

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 18, 2010) Ensign Dan Parobek, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) participates in the maneuvering board (MOBOARD) competition during the 2010 Surface Line Week competiti More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) transits the Pacific Ocean.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2010) The guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) transits the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shawn J. Stewart) File# 101110-N-1004S-042

The guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46),

SATTAHIP, Thailand (May. 16, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46), and the guided-missile frigate USS Rueben James (FFG 57) lead a format More

Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Jorge Paz, left, looks to the boat deck petty officer in charge aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83)

GULF OF THAILAND (May. 17, 2011) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Jorge Paz, left, looks to the boat deck petty officer in charge aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) to signal that the torpedo is rea More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) leads a formation of U.S. and Royal Thai Navy ships,

GULF OF THAILAND (May. 17, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) leads a formation of U.S. and Royal Thai Navy ships, flanked by the guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) and HTMS Ph More

Sailors participate in the three-person, four-legged race during Sports Day at Nong Prue Municipality Sports Field.

NONG PRUE, Thailand (May. 19, 2011) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Kimberly Hernandez, Gunner's Mate Seaman Allison Casey, and Fire Controlman 1st Class Sean Causey, all assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Ho More

U.S. and Royal Thai Navy sailors perform a cheer during a soccer match at Nong Prue Municipality Sports Field.

NONG PRUE, Thailand (May. 19, 2011) U.S. and Royal Thai Navy sailors perform a cheer during a soccer match at Nong Prue Municipality Sports Field. Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortug More

Seaman Daniel Williams and a Royal Thai Navy sailor participate in the tug-o-war during Sports Day at Nong Prue Municipality Sports Field.

NONG PRUE, Thailand (May. 19, 2011) Seaman Daniel Williams and a Royal Thai Navy sailor participate in the tug-o-war during Sports Day at Nong Prue Municipality Sports Field. Sailors assigned to the amphibious More

Gas Turbine System Technician 1st Class Ferdinand Marzan, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), plays tug-of-war with children from the Rumah Kanak Orphanage.

KUANTAN, Malaysia (Jun. 07, 2011) Gas Turbine System Technician 1st Class Ferdinand Marzan, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), plays tug-of-war with children from the Rumah Kanak Orph More

USS Tortuga (LSD 46) leads the Royal Malaysian Navy frigates KD Lekir (F26) and KD Lekiu (FF30) and USS Howard (DDG 83) and USS Ford (FFG 54).

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jun. 10, 2011) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) leads the Royal Malaysian Navy frigates KD Lekir (F26) and KD Lekiu (FF30) and the U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Ho More