Andolyn Medina, the Miss Virginia Collegiate America 2014 winner, sings the national anthem during the 11th annual USO holiday party at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Va., Dec. 14, 2013. The More
U.S. Service members and their families line up outside the Virginia Zoological Park entrance in Norfolk, Va., Nov. 9, 2013. The zoo and the United Services Organization honored service members and their famili More
A chief petty officer aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) hugs his wife after returning home to Naval Station Norfolk. Gravely deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in supp More
A sailor aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) hugs her daughter at the ship's homecoming. Gravely deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security and t More
Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Scott Youngblood and Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shannon Smith load a bag with boxes of cereal during Turkey Trailer 2013. Turkey Trailer supplies turkey dinners More
Civilian mariners and sailors aboard joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) demonstrate how to properly secure a victim in a stretcher during medical emergency training evolution. The U.S. Navy's first More
James Regan, chief mate aboard USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), waves on a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) assigned to fleet replenishment oilers USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) for a passenger pickup. The U.S. Navy's first More
U.S. Navy Information Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Ramsey carries a chain to secure cargo aboard joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) as the ship arrives in Souda Bay for a regularly-scheduled port vis More
Sailors and civil service mariners heave a mooring line aboard joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) as the ship arrives in Souda Bay for a scheduled port visit. Spearhead, the U.S. Navy's first-in-cl More
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Andrew Scott, a member of the embarked security team aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), trains sailors and civil service mariners about More
Chief Mate James Regan, civil service mariner aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), gives directions as a rigid-hull inflatable boat is lowered into the water. Spe More
Boatswain Jim Conners, left, and able seaman Jack Karg, both civil service mariners aboard joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), don firefighting gear during a fire drill. Spearhead, the U.S. Navy's More
Chief Mate James Regan, a civil service mariner aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), demonstrates ship controls to members of the Liberian Coast Guard during a jo More
The joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) lowers its cargo ramp onto the pier while the ship is moored for a scheduled port visit. Spearhead, the U.S. Navy's first-in-class joint high-speed vessel, is More
Dustin Mallieux, thirrd mate aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), looks through his binoculars during exercise Saharan Express. Spearhead, the U.S. Navy's first-i More
Civil service mariners aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) prepare for a firefighting exercise. Spearhead, the U.S. Navy's first-in-class joint high-speed vessel, More
A Ghanaian sailor embarked aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) climbs down into the rigid-hull inflatable boat during small boat operations as part of a U.S. and More
Matt Colla, third mate aboard joint, high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), heaves in mooring lines while the ship prepares to get underway. Spearhead, the U.S. Navy's first-in-class joint, high-speed vesse More
Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Ramsey helps offload goodwill materials under the U.S. Navy's Project Handclasp program from joint, high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1). Handclasp is a Navy program More
Capt. Doug Casavant, top, the civil service master aboard the joint high speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), places a firefighting jacket on a visitor during a tour of the ship while Spearhead is pierside for More
Jack Karg, a civil service mariner, unloads good will materials from the joint high speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) in support of Project Handclasp in Lagos, Nigeria, April 15, 2014. Project Handclasp is a More
Jack Karg, a civil service mariner aboard the joint, high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), offloads goodwill materials donated through the U.S. Navy's Project Handclasp program. Handclasp is a Navy program More
Jack Karg, left, a civil service mariner aboard the joint high speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), unloads good will materials from the ship in support of Project Handclasp in Lagos, Nigeria, April 15, 2014. More
Capt. Doug Casavant, center, the civil service master aboard the joint high speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), places a hot suit helmet on a visitor during a tour of the ship while Spearhead is pierside for More
Dave Ball, a civil service mariner embarked aboard joint, high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) paints Gabon's national art school, l'Ecole Nationale d'Arts et Manufacture, as part of a community outreach p More
Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jerry Waldman, left, and Gunner's Mate Seaman Allan Miller operate a Mark 38 Mod 2 machine gun console aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). Forrest Sherman More
Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Shane Mercer loads ammunition rounds into the MK45 MOD 4, lightweight gun system aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). Forrest Sherman is More
Damage Controlmen 2nd Class Frank Fernandez and Edgar Lopez Morales don hot suits and simulate retrieving a pilot from a downed helicopter during a crash and salvage exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser U More
The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AOE 189) pulls alongside the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) for a scheduled replenishment at sea. Normandy is underway c More
Operations Specialist Seaman Tevin Blevins from Charleston, S.C., stands watch in the combat information center during a synthetic tracking exercise aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Norma More
150204-N-ZY039-004 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2015) - Hull Technician 2nd Class Christopher McSwain, from El Paso, Texas, removes excess rust before brazing a pipe aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruis More
150124-N-ZY039-104 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 09, 2015) - Seaman Oluwadamila Adeyemi, from Ghana, Africa heaves in a mooring line aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) as the ship m More
150310-N-ZY039-052 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 10, 2015) - Sailors stand watch in the Combat Information Center (CIC) aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) on the Computer-Aided Dead More
150313-N-ZY039-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 13, 2015) - Gunner's Mate Seaman Judaya Foster, from Hartford, Conn., reloads a .50-caliber mounted rifle aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normand More
150313-N-ZY039-021 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 13, 2015) - Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Matthew Allen, from Houston, fires a .50-caliber mounted rifle ) during a live-fire exercise aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-mis More
150316-N-ZY039-072 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 16, 2015) -Quartermaster Seaman Darius Ringer, assigned to the replenishment at sea (RAS) detail uses a sextant on the bridge aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile More
150322-N-ZY039-008 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 22, 2015) – Cryptologic Technician Technical 2nd Class Jared Walker, from Columbia, Md., aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) spra More
150328-N-ZY039-020 CORFU, Greece (March 28, 2015) –Sailors prepare to haul in the anchor on the forecastle aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), March 28, 2015. Normandy, hom More
150401-N-ZY039-034 KOPER, Slovenia (April 1, 2015) – Brent R. Hartley, U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia comes aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) during a port visit to Koper, Sl More
150401-N-ZY039-002 KOPER, Slovenia (April 1, 2015) –Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) Command Master Chief Greg Carlson (left) facilitates a tour of the ship for members of the Slove More
150408-N-ZY039-035 RED SEA (April 8, 2015) – A Culinary Specialist replaces a vent in the mess decks aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). Normandy is deployed in the U.S. 5t More
150415-N-ZY039-008 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 15, 2015) – Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) stand watch in the Combat Information Center (CIC). Norma More
150429-N-ZY039-020 ARABIAN GULF (April 28, 2015) – Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Cody Coy aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) prepares to fire a shot line across to the Military Sealift Command fle More
150510-N-ZY039-009 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 10, 2015) – Logistics Specialist Seaman and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jonathan Saldivar aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) check amm More
150516-N-ZY039-013 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 16, 2015) – Sailors assigned to the crash and salvage team fight a simulated fire during a helicopter crash drill on the flight deck aboard the guided-m More
150518-N-ZY039-015 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 18, 2015) – Damage Controlman 1st Class Edgar Lopez-Morales explains how to don a self contained breathing apparatus mask (SCBA) during repair locker tr More
150523-N-ZY039-052 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 23, 2015) – Fire Controlman 1st Class Deangelo Oney stands watch on a firing console in the Combat Information Center (CIC) during a live fire exercise More
150526-N-ZY039-035 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 26, 2015) – Command Master Chief Greg Carlson, instructs 2008 American Idol winner David Cook on proper helm techniques during his visit aboard the guid More
150528-N-ZY039-026 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 28, 2015) – Sailors navigate in a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RIB) during small boat operations aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). More
150531-N-ZY039-010 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 31, 2015) – Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 3rd Class Vladimir Govorkov, from Kirtland, N.M., performs a safety check on Operations Speciali More
150604-N-ZY039-007 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 4, 2015) –An F/A 18 Super Hornet assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) flies by the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG More
150616-N-ZY039-037 ARABIAN GULF (June 16, 2015) –An MH-60 Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Grandmasters of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46 deploys a sonobuoy, a tactical sonar system used for tra More
150701-N-ZY039-035 ARABIAN GULF (July 1, 2015) –Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Seaman Marcus Hamilton, from Miami, Fla., prepares lunch aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). Norma More
1500705-N-ZY039-058 ARABIAN GULF (July 5, 2015) –Sailors take photos of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). Normandy is deployed to the U More
150708-N-ZY039-031 ARABIAN GULF (July 8, 2015) –An MH-60 Seahawk helicopter assigned the Sea Knights of Helicopter to Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 delivers cargo to the fantail aboard the guided-missile cruiser More
150715-N-ZY039-005 ARABIAN GULF (July 15, 2015) – Sailors form a working party to move stores aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Comma More
150716-N-ZY039-047 ARABIAN GULF (July 16, 2015) –Seaman Oluwadamilola Adeyemi, from Nigeria, mans the ship's helm on the bridge aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). Normandy is deployed to th More
150727-N-ZY039-044 ARABIAN GULF (July 26, 2015) - Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Richard Ayala performs a song for the TR Idol finals on the enlisted mess decks aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roose More
150817-N-ZY039-033 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 16, 2015) – Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) Ramon Morin, from Dallas, stands watch in the Combat Information Center (CIC) aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS No More
150822-N-ZY039-012 ARABIAN GULF (August 22, 2015) – Fire Controlman 1st Class Joe Gonzales, from Lake Jackson, Texas, stands watch in the Combat Information Center (CIC) aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS No More
150823-N-ZY039-048 ARABIAN GULF (August 23, 2015) – Chief petty officer selectees take a tour in the main engine room aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). Normandy is deployed to the U.S. 5th More
150830-N-ZY039-027 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 26, 2015) – Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Dillion Calvert (left), from Tampa Bay, Fla., and Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Amina Raheem, from Fayettevil More
150902-N-ZY039-004 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 3, 2015) – Sailors participate in the Navy-wide advancement exam on the mess decks aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). Normandy is deployed to the U.S. More
150907-N-ZY039-033 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 7, 2015) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Robert Dowdle, from Norfolk, stands watch in the Combat Information Center (CIC) aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). More
150913-N-ZY039-193 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 13, 2015) – Gunner's Mate 2nd Class David Adcock, from Wasilla, Alaska, fires a MK 38 25mm chain gun from a remote operator console during a live-fire exercise aboard the More
150917-N-ZY039-038 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 17, 2015) – Lt. Brodie Gleason, from Norfolk, stands watch in the Combat Information Center (CIC) aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). Normandy is deplo More
150920-N-ZY039-047 ARABIAN GULF (September 20, 2015) – An MH-60 Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Grandmasters of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46 deploys a rescue swimmer during a search and rescu More
150923-N-ZY039-038 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 23, 2015) – Machinist's Mate 1st Class Andre Coward, from Kingston, Jamaica, transports an oxygen tank aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) during a repl More
150930-N-ZY039-016 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 30, 2015) – Sailors handle hazardous material (hazmat) parts in the ship's supply storeroom aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). Normandy is deployed to More
151021-N-ZY039-009 U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (October 21, 2015) – The Military Sealift Command's fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) sails alongside the guided-missile cruiser USS More
151026-N-ZY039-025 SINGAPORE, Malaysia (October 24, 2015) –Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Scott Anderson, from Ft. Worth, Texas, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), assists with meal del More
151031-N-ZY039-011 U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 31, 2015) – Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Sandro Farduchi, from Howell, N.J., and Chief Damage Controlman Nelson Anestor, from Norf More
151102-N-ZY039-052 U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (November 2, 2015) – Commander, Carrier Strike Group 12, Rear Adm. Roy Kelley, addresses the First Class Petty Officers Association (FCPOA) on the mess decks More
151106-N-ZY039-012 U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 5, 2015) – Sailors stand watch in the central controlling station (CCS) aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) during a replenishment a More
151112-N-ZY039-034 U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 12, 2015) – Sailors practice hose handling techniques during damage control training aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). Normandy i More
160529-N-ZY039-043 NEW YORK, (May 29, 2016) -- Marines and Sailors participate in a mile-and-a-half Fun Run in downtown Manhattan as a part of a local event for 2016 Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May 29. FWNY, no More
161216-N-ZY039-083 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 16, 2016) - Petty Officer 3rd Class Phat Ly, left and Petty Officer 3rd Class Benjamin Anderson practice tying a rescue knot during a deep void rescue drill aboard the gu More
NORFOLK (Sept. 29, 2017) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) is pier side as crew members onload supplies as preparation to depart Norfolk Naval Station to support hurricane relief More
171014-N-ZY039-0015 PORTSMOUTH, Virginia (Oct. 14, 2017) Visitors operate a explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robot at an activity station run by members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU 2) in More
FACES OF THE DEEP - “I think my favorite part of this rate is the scope of things we handle on the boat, from loading and ensuring our torpedoes are ready to go, to small arms weapons, and training our ship in More
FACES OF THE DEEP – “The best part about being a Torpedoman’s Mate (TM) is hearing a normal release when firing these weapons. That means we did our job right and everything went off as planned,” said Torpedoma More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a scheduled deployment. Gravely deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security op More
Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Scott Youngblood hands a box of food to Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kameren Hodnett for delivery during Turkey Trailer 2013. Turkey Trailer supplies turkey dinners More
Children dance during the 11th annual USO holiday party at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Va., Dec. 14, 2013. The event was held for active duty and retired U.S. service members and their fam More
Chief Mate James Regan, right, and 2nd Mate Dustin Mallioux, both civil service mariners aboard joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), lower the cargo ramp as the ship arrives in Souda Bay for a sched More
Civil service mariners aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), lower a rigid-hull inflatable boat into the water. Spearhead, the U.S. Navy's first-in-class joint hig More
Civil service mariners aboard joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) fight a simulated fire during a fire drill. Spearhead, the U.S. Navy's first-in-class joint high-speed vessel, is on its maiden depl More
Capt. Douglas Casavant, civil service master of the Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), center, talks to members of the Liberian Coast Guard during a joint familiarization More
Capt. Doug Casavant, civil service master of the Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), gives a tour of Spearhead while the ship is moored for a port visit. Spearhead, the U.S More
Fire Controlman 2nd Class Dustin Gower, assigned to the PUMA unmanned aerial vehicle detachment aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), throws a UAV during flight op More
Sailors aboard joint, high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) tighten tie-down chains on a forklift while the ship prepares to get underway. Spearhead, the U.S. Navy's first-in-class joint, high-speed vessel, More
U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician 1st Class Josh Edwards throws a messenger line to the pier from the joint high speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) as the ship arrives in Lagos, Nigeria, April 13, 2014 More
A U.S. Sailor, right, observes as a civil service mariner unloads goodwill materials from the joint high speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) in support of Project Handclasp in Lagos, Nigeria, April 15, 2014. P More
Capt. Doug Casavant, civil service master aboard the joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), explains the ship's controls to James F. Entwistle, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, in preparation for exercise More
Cameroonian soldiers with the Rapid Intervention Battalion conduct a simulated boarding scenario aboard the joint high speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) in the Gulf of Guinea April 19, 2014, during Obangame More
Capt. Marc Lederer, right, Africa Partnership Station mission commander aboard joint, high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) is accepts a sculpture as appreciation for participation in painting Gabon?s nati More
Fire Controlman 2nd Class William Disharoon, left, from Chesapeake, Va., and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Anthony Lima, from Downey, Ca., load ammunition rounds into the Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) aboard the A More
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) conduct a man overboard drill. Forrest Sherman is underway participating in Exercise Greyhound Armor in support of Destroyer Squadron 2. More
150204-N-ZY039-007 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2015) - Hull Technician 2nd Class Christopher McSwain, from El Paso, Texas, removes excess rust before brazing a pipe aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruis More
150124-N-ZY039-111 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 09, 2015) - Sailors man the rails aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) as the ship gets underway for a scheduled 9-month deployment. N More