Lt. James Strock helps Vietnamese refugees aboard the "USS Durham" during Operation Frequent Wing in April 1975. (Photo courtesy James Strock)
The joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) conducts high speed trials off the coast of Virginia, Aug. 20, 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Phil Beaufort/Released)
The joint high speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV-1) departs Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Va., Jan. 16, 2014, for a scheduled deployment in support of operations in the U.S More
Marines from Marine Forces Europe and Africa board a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead, March 5, 2014. The Marines practiced boarding the RHIB with their protective vest More
Marines from Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, observe the lowering of a ramp, connecting their Joint High Speed Vessel to a Mobile Landing Platform, during the testing of a seabasing capabilit More
A Marine guides a logistics vehicle system replacement aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2) during Bold Alligator 2014. The exercise is intended to improve Na More
Lance Cpl. Keegan Brook, assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 2, directs a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) in the well deck aboard joint high-speed vessel USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2) during Bold More
Two 34-foot patrol boats assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 4 provide security around the joint high-speed vessel USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2), as it prepares to depart Morehead City, N.C., to conduct traini More
150518-N-WC566-214 PEARL HARBOR (May 18, 2015) Military vehicles and equipment are secured for transportation in the mission bay aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHS More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 1, 2015) – A Puma helicopter from the Military Sealift Command Dry Cargo and Ammunition Ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 9) lands aboard the Joint High Speed Vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) du More
150604-N-ZZ999-004 Steelworker 3rd Class Jonathan Walsh (left) and Lt. j.g. Wiliam Lindahl clip security screen for windows at Red Beach Primary School during a Pacific Partnership visit to the Independent Repu More
Steelworker 3rd Class Cory Migneault trims a door at a school renovation project June 5, during a Pacific Partnership visit to the Independent Republic of Kiribati. Joint High Speed Vessel USNS Millinocket (JHS More
150609-N-ZZ999-014 REPUBLIC OF KIRIBATI (June 9, 2015) – Capt. James Meyer, Commodore, Task Force Forager, talks to members of the local media June 9 during a Pacific Partnership visit to the Independent Republ More
150608-M-GO800-003 KIRIBATI (June 8, 2015) – Spc. William Hamilton from the Pacific Partnership Joint Band plays the trumpet during a concert at the School and Center for Children with Disabilities June 8. The More
150609-N-ZZ999-226 BETIO, Kiribati (June 9, 2015) - Lt. Col. Kenneth Ford talks to a patient at a pediatric follow-up clinic June 9 during a Pacific Partnership visit to the Independent Republic of Kiribati. Jo More
150608-M-GO800-004 KIRIBATI (June 8, 2015) – Students from the School and Center for Children with Disabilities perform “I’m a Little Teapot” for the Pacific Partnership Joint Band June 8. The event gave the ch More
U.S. Army Capt. Andy Vu (right) explains a dental procedure to U.S. Navy Capt. James Meyer (left) at a dental clinic at Tungauru Hospital June 8 during a Pacific Partnership visit to the Independent Republic of More
150610-N-MK341-010 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015) - Capt. James Meyer, Commodore, Task Force Forager, talks with school children at Tebwanimaneka Primary School June 10 during a Pacific Partnership visit to th More
Lt. j.g. David Boyer hangs a gutter at Bikenibeu West Primary School in Tarawa, Kiribati, June 9.
KIRIBATI (June 9, 2015) – New Zealand army medic Cpl. Kirsty Beddis instructs local nurses on how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during a nurse’s workshop June 9. The event was designed to give More
KIRIBATI (June 12, 2015) – Captain Andy Vu teaches a class on dental hygiene during a dental symposium June 12. The class gave locals valuable information from dentists assigned to Pacific Partnership that woul More
150611-M-GO800-040 KIRIBATI (June 11, 2015) – Spc. Marian Sarain demonstrates proper ways to carry a casualty during a first responders course June 11. The course gave local policemen and firefighters a chance More
150613-M-GO800-014 KIRIBATI (June 13, 2015) – Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Carla Burdt leads a ship tour aboard Joint High Speed Vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) June 13. Millinocket is serving as th More
150615-N-RB060-005 KIRIBATI (June 15, 2015) - Commodore, Task Force Forager, Captain James Meyer (right), and Task Force Forager Command Master Chief Anthony Teart (center), meet with the Independent Republic o More
KIRIBATI (June 15, 2015) – Sgt. Dustin Hutterer demonstrates how to apply a tourniquet at the Maritime Training Center in the Independent Republic of Kiribati June 15. The course was presented by a Pacific Part More
TARAWA, Kiribati - (Left to right) 1st Lt. Tifani McGovern, nursing student Abbie Hinneifa, Capt. Patrice Laster-Wilcox, and Capt. Maria Kunkel pause for a photo June 16. Hinneifa, after attending CPR training More
150616-N-HY254-043 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 16, 2015) – New Zealand Defence Force Chaplain Ken Diekema delivers the benediction during a ribbon cutting ceremony June 16 at Bikenibeu Primary School. The ribbon cut More
TARAWA, Kiribati (June 17, 2015) - Commodore, Task Force Forager Capt. James Meyer delivers a speech during a ribbon cutting ceremony June 17. The ribbon cutting marks the completion of renovations by Seabees a More
150618-N-HY254-005 KIRIBATI (June 17, 2015) - Commodore, Task Force Forager Capt. James Meyer presents a plaque to Kiribati Minister of Commerce and Industrial Corporation Pinto Katia in a closing reception Ju More
150618-M-GO800-003 KIRIBATI (June 18, 2015) – Civilian Mariner Evan Heise scans the horizon aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) after getting underway from the More
150621-N-TW039-034 Kolonia, POHNPEI (June 21, 2015) - The Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) prepares to pull pier side in Kolonia, Pohnpei, the Federated States of Micr More
150622-N-MK341-013 Kolonia, POHNPEI, (June 22, 2015) – Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia, His Excellency Yosiwo George delivers a speech during an opening ceremony June 22. The Federated Stat More
WENO, Chuuk (June 23, 2015) – Medical personnel attached to Task Force Forager tour Chuuk State Hospital June 23. The medical team will be in Chuuk for six days providing assistance to the local hospitals. Task More
150623-N-MK341-051 KOLONIA, Pohnpei (June 23, 2015) – Lt. Orlando White reads a book to children during a community relations event at Pohnpei Library June 23. The Federated States of Micronesia is the Military More
150624-N-MK341-020 KOLONIA, Pohnpei (June 24, 2015) – Lance Cpl. David Ramirez paints a window frame during a school renovation at Lukop Elementary School June 24. The Federated States of Micronesia is the Mili More
150625-N-MK341-004 POHNPEI (June 25, 2015) – Maj. Christopher Caldwell, an Army optometrist, performs an eye exam on a Micronesian woman during a Community Health Engagement June 25. The Federated States of Mic More
150625-N-RB060-001 POHNPEI (June 25, 2015) – Utilitiesman 2nd Class Aaron Miller talks about school renovations with U.S. Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia, Doria Rosen, Commdore, Task Force Fora More
150701-M-GO800-001 KOLONIA, Pohnpei (July 1, 2015) – Col. Christensen Hsu and Task Force Forager service members salute during the playing of Taps at a wreath laying ceremony at the Fallen Heroes Memorial at Po More
150710-N-MK341-006 HONIARA, Solomon Islands (July 10, 2015) – Utilitiesman Constructionman Amber Woods directs a forklift driven by Equipment Operator 3rd Class David Broadhurst during a supply onload aboard th More
150711-M-GO800-028 GUADALCANAL, Solomon Islands (July 11, 2015) – Pacific Partnership 2015 service members attached to the Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) listen to a More
150713-M-GO800-003 HONIARA, Guadalcanal (July 13, 2015) – Commodore, Task Force Forager Capt. James Meyer greets Participating Police Force deputy commander, Todd Hunter, before an opening ceremony for Pacific More
150714-N-MK341-002 HONIARA, Guadalcanal (July 14, 2015) – Utilitiesman Constructionman Amber Woods paints a door during a school renovation at Vura Primary School in Honiara, Guadalcanal, July 14. Woods is curr More
150715-N-RB060-002 HONIARA, Guadalcanal (July 15, 2015) – Commodore, Task Force Forager, Capt. James Meyer, meets with the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare, July 15. Task Force Forager is More
150716-N-RB060-016 HONIARA, Guadalcanal (July 16, 2015) – Commodore, Task Force Forager, Capt. James Meyer, meets with Minister of Education Hon. Dr. Derek Sikua July 16. Task Force Forager is embarked aboard t More
150721-N-MK341-008 HONIARA, Guadalcanal (July 21, 2015) - U.S., Australian and New Zealand service members assigned to Pacific Partnership 2015 observe a moment of silence during a wreath laying ceremony July 2 More
150724-N-MK341-056 HONIARA, Guadalcanal (July 24, 2015) – Commodore, Task Force Forager, Capt. James Meyer, presents a plaque to Vura Primary School Principal Allen Ketei, during a ribbon cutting ceremony to ma More
150724-N-MK341-092 HONIARA, Guadalcanal (July 24, 2015) - Commodore, Task Force Forager Capt. James Meyer welcomes a representative from the Regional Assistance Mission Solomon Islands to the closing reception More
150802-N-MK341-047 MINDANAO SEA (Aug. 2, 2015) – A Puma helicopter prepares to land on the flight deck of the Military Sealift Command Dry Cargo and Ammunition Ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) during a verti More
150804-N-ZZ999-046 SAN FERNANDO CITY, Philippines (Aug. 4, 2015) – Commodore, Task Force Forager, Capt. James Meyer (left), meets with Commander Naval Task Force 11, Capt. Albert Mogol, Aug. 4. Task Force Forag More
150808-N-MK341-005 SAN FERNANDO CITY, Philippines (August 8, 2015) – Army Capt. Desiree Giangregorio talks to guests during a ship tour of the Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket ( More
150814-N-MK341-029 SAN FERNANDO CITY, Philippines (August 14, 2015) - Commander, Naval Task Force 11, Capt. Albert Mogol, delivers a speech during a closing reception aboard the Military Sealift Command joint h More
150817-N-MK341-039 DA NANG, Vietnam (Aug. 17, 2015) – Commodore, Task Force Forager Capt. James Meyer greets a representative from the De Nang People’s Committee, Aug. 17. Vietnam is the fifth stop for the Mili More
150817-N-YF678-005 DA NANG, Vietnam (Aug. 17, 2015) – The Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) arrives in Vietnam, Aug. 17. Vietnam is the fifth stop for Millinocket and em More
150817-N-MK341-027 DA NANG, Vietnam (Aug.t 17, 2015) – Commodore, Pacific Partnership Capt. Chris Engdahl greets a representative from the De Nang People’s Committee Aug.t 17. Vietnam is the fifth stop for the More
160104-N-WV703-035 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 4, 2016) Ship’s Boatswain Jimmie Conner, a civil service mariner, stows new mooring line aboard USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) Jan. 4, 2015. The Military Sealift Command expedi More
160104-N-WV703-020 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 4, 2016) First Assistant Engineer David Desousa, a civil service mariner, changes the final fuel filter aboard USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) Jan. 4, 2015. The Military Sealift More
160102-N-WV703-018 ATLANTIC OCEAN - (Jan. 5, 2016) USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) transits the Atlantic Ocean Jan. 5, 2015. The Military Sealift Command expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) is More
180719-N-BY095-0002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 19, 2018) The Scan Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle sits on the flight deck aboard the Expeditionary Fast Transport Vessel USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1). Spearhead is at sea pre More
180809-N-BY095-0011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug 9, 2018) The Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Zephyr (PC 8) comes alongside the expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1). Spearhead is at sea sup More
180816-N-BY095-0008 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug 16, 2018) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Cristy Cha, from Blane, Minn., plays guitar aboard the expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1). Spearhead i More
The Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), the first of 10 Navy joint high-speed vessels designed for rapid intra-theater transport of troops and military equipment, prepares More
Second Lieutenant John Porter, team commander, and Lance Cpl. Jacob Haygood, infantryman, both Marines from Marine Forces Europe and Africa, ride a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the joint high-speed vessel US More
The first 7-ton to be transferred from a Joint High Speed Vessel to a Mobile Landing Platform is guided across the ramp by Staff Sgt. Ramon Zuniga, a motor transport maintenance chief with Headquarters Company, More
San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4), joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) and mobile landing platform USNS Montford Po More
A Zodiac boat is towed onto the joint high-speed vessel USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2) during Bold Alligator 2014. Bold Alligator is intended to improve Navy and Marine Corps amphibious core competencies. Working More
A medium tactical vehicle replacement is backed onto the Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2) during Bold Alligator 2014. The exercise is intended to improve Navy and Ma More
150518-N-WC566-248 PEARL HARBOR (May 18, 2015) "Airline-style seating" in the troop transport cabin can seat up to 312 personnel on Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3). Mi More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 1, 2015) – Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Arturo Hurel attaches supplies to a Puma helicopter aboard the Joint High Speed Vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) during a vertical replenishment More
150604-N-ZZ999-008 Construction Electrician 3rd Class Ernest Cherwin holds the ladder while an I-Kiribati man nails a board into place at Red Beach Primary School during a Pacific Partnership visit to the Indep More
Steelworker 3rd Class Cory Migneault trims an edge at a school renovation project June 5 during a Pacific Partnership visit to the Independent Republic of Kiribati. Joint High Speed Vessel USNS Millinocket (JHS More
150608-M-GO800-043 KIRIBATI (June 8, 2015) – Senior Chief Musician Erik Desantis passes around a tambourine during a concert at the School and Center for Children with Disabilities June 8. The event gave the ch More
U.S. Army Col. Christensen Hsu examines the mouth of a patient during a dental clinic at Tungauru Hospital June 8 during a Pacific Partnership visit to the Independent Republic of Kiribati. Joint High Speed Ves More
150608-M-GO800-012 KIRIBATI (June 8, 2015) – Sgt. 1st Class Chris Martin plays trombone during a concert at the School and Center for Children with Disabilities June 8. The event gave the children a chance to i More
150609-N-MK341-227 BETIO, Kiribati (June 9, 2015) - Maj. Shayna Thompson talks to a patient at a pediatric follow up clinic June 9 during a Pacific Partnership visit to the Independent Republic of Kiribati. Joi More
KIRIBATI (June 9, 2015) – New Zealand army medic Lance Cpl. Ryan George instructs local nurses on how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during a nurse’s workshop June 9. The event was designed to g More
150610-N-GO800-005 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015) - Spc. Marquez Semidey tests a "tippy tap" June 10 during a Pacific Partnership visit to the Independent Republic of Kiribati. Joint High Speed Vessel USNS Mil More
150612-M-GO800-011 KIRIBATI (June 12, 2015) – Attendees and facilitators pause for a photo during a dental symposium June 12. The class gave locals valuable information from dentists assigned to Pacific Partner More
150611-M-GO800-055 KIRIBATI (June 11, 2015) – Spc. Kris Rampillo demonstrates proper ways to carry a casualty during a first responders course June 11. The course gave local policemen and firefighters a chance More
150613-M-GO800-031 KIRIBATI (June 13, 2015) –Lt. Chelsea Irish leads a ship tour aboard Joint High Speed Vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) June 13. Millinocket is serving as the secondary platform for Pacific Pa More
150616-N-HY254-088 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 16, 2015) – Tamtom Tokam, principal of Bikenibeu Primary School, delivers a speech during a ribbon cutting ceremony June 16. The ribbon cutting commemorates the renovat More
TARAWA, Kiribati (June 17, 2015) - An I-Kiribati girl presents a traditional garland to Commodore, Task Force Forager Capt. James Meyer during a ribbon cutting ceremony June 17. The ribbon cutting marks the com More
150618-M-GO800-021 KIRIBATI (June 18, 2015) – Civilian Mariners Fred Beck (left) and Michael Lee (right) prepare to stow the lines aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (J More
150622-N-MK341-008 Kolonia, POHNPEI, (June 22, 2015) – (Left to right) U.S. Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia, Doria Rosen, U.S. Defense Representative to the Federated States of Micronesia, Rear More
150623-N-MK341-007 KOLONIA, Pohnpei (June 23, 2015) – Chief Electronics Technician Eric Zimmerman, reads a book to children during a community relations event at Pohnpei Library June 23. The Federated States of More
150624-N-MK341-018 KOLONIA, Pohnpei (June 24, 2015) – Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Lange demonstrates how to test water for mosquito larvae June 24. Lange and Nakken are part of a preventive medicine team testing mosq More
150625-N-MK341-007 POHNPEI (June 25, 2015) – Col. Anthony Thomas extracts a tooth from a Micronesian woman during a Community Health Engagement June 25. The Federated States of Micronesia is the Military Sealif More
150625-N-RB060-004 POHNPEI (June 25, 2015) - Commdore, Task Force Forager, Capt. James Meyer, discusses school renovations with U.S. Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia, Doria Rosen, Vice President More
150626-N-MK341-032 POHNPEI (June 26, 2015) – Musician 1st Class David Baine dances with a Micronesian girl during a concert June 26. The Federated States of Micronesia is the Military Sealift Command joint high More
150701-M-GO800-011 KOLONIA, Pohnpei (July 1, 2015) - (Left to right) Commodore, Task Force Forager, Capt. James Meyer, Acting Secretary of Foreign Affairs Samson Pretrick, U.S. Ambassador to the Federated State More
150710-N-MK341-013 HONIARA, Solomon Islands (July 10, 2015) – Builder 3rd Class Clint Siefers directs a forklift during an equipment offload aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Mill More
150711-M-GO800-038 GUADALCANAL, Solomon Islands (July 11, 2015) – Greg Harrigan, commander of Regional Assistance Mission Solomon Islands, gives a welcome brief to Pacific Partnership 2015 service members attac More
150713-M-GO800-005 HONIARA, Guadalcanal (July 13, 2015) – Commodore, Task Force Forager Capt. James Meyer greets special coordinator of the Regional Assistance Mission Solomon Islands, Justine Braithwaite, befo More
150714-N-MK341-005 HONIARA, Guadalcanal (July 14, 2015) – Steelworker 3rd Class Cory Migneault paints a window frame during a school renovation at Vura Primary School in Honiara, Guadalcanal, July 14. Migneault More
150715-N-RB060-007 HONIARA, Guadalcanal (July 15, 2015) – Commodore, Task Force Forager Capt. James Meyer meets with the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare, July 15. Task Force Forager is e More
150716-N-RB060-021 HONIARA, Guadalcanal (July 16, 2015) – Commodore, Task Force Forager, Capt. James Meyer, meets with Minister of Education Hon. Dr. Derek Sikua July 16. Task Force Forager is embarked aboard t More
150721-N-MK341-011 HONIARA, Guadalcanal (July 21, 2015) - U.S., Australian and New Zealand service members assigned to Pacific Partnership 2015 observe a moment of silence during a wreath laying ceremony July 2 More