SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 07, 2007) First and second-graders from Sasebo Elementary School, with the help of the United Service Organizations (USO), bake holiday cookies for Sasebo's single Sailors. The holiday sweet More
SASEBO, Japan (Apr. 25, 2018) Sasebo City archeologist Atsushi Kawachino takes notes during the turnover of three early 20th century Imperial Japanese navy coal briquettes to the city of Sasebo by Fleet Activit More
SASEBO, Japan (Jul. 28, 2008) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) prepares to drop anchor in Sasebo harbor in Sasebo, Japan during a port call. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is More
SASEBO, Japan (Jul. 28, 2008) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) prepares to enter Sasebo harbor. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is on deployment in the 7th Fleet area of respo More
SASEBO, Japan (Jul. 28, 2008) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) drops her anchor. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is on deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S More
SASEBO, Japan (Apr. 20, 2011) Ensign Chantel Fabionar, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, briefs Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus on the role of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald More
SASEBO, Japan (May. 25, 2014) Sailors assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo and Japanese officials stand for the national anthem during a Memorial Day weekend service at the Soto Dam. The ceremony comm More
SASEBO, Japan (May. 25, 2008) Sailors assigned to the Fleet Activities Sasebo color guard parade the colors during an annual Memorial Day weekend service at Soto Dam. The ceremony commemorated the 55 U.S. and 1 More
Sasebo, Japan (May. 29, 2005) Sailors assigned to U.S. Fleet Activities Command Sasebo, present colors during the annual homage to Soto Dam for a Memorial Day service. The annual visit is to honor the 55 United More
SASEBO, Japan (Jun. 04, 2010) Fireworks explode over Fleet Activities Sasebo during a 50th anniversary celebration of the Japan-U.S. Treaty of Mutual Cooperation. Signed and ratified in 1960, the treaty serves More
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 19, 2010) Capt. Francis X. Martin, commander of Fleet Activities Sasebo, speaks with Japanese media at a ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Mutual Coop More
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 19, 2010) The mine countermeasures ships USS Guardian (MCM 5) and USS Defender (MCM 2) are dressed out while moored abreast in Sasebo Harbor to honor the 50th anniversary of the signing of t More
SASEBO, Japan (Jun. 26, 2008) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Juneau (LPD 10) returned to her homeport for the last time before her hull swap with the USS Denver (LPD 9) scheduled for July. Juneau has be More
Sasebo, Japan (Mar. 28, 2003) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott addresses enlisted Sailors assembled in the well deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). More
Sasebo, Japan (Mar. 28, 2003) Hull Technician 1st Class Aaron Marshall, Sailor Of the Year (SOY) aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), presents a command ball cap to Master Chief P More
Sasebo, Japan (May. 23, 2003) Sailors assigned to Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, stand ready to be inspected by Capt. Michael James, Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo, during a service dress white uniform insp More
Sasebo, Japan (Oct. 03, 2003) Lt. Cmdr. Stanley Keeve, Commanding Officer, USS Guardian (MCM 5), conducts a Captain's Call following a dress blue uniform inspection pierside along India Basin. Guardian is the More
Sasebo, Japan (Oct. 03, 2003) Lt. Cmdr. Stanley Keeve, Commanding Officer, USS Guardian (MCM 5), conducts a dress blue uniform inspection pierside along India Basin. Guardian is the fifth Avenger Class Mine Co More
Sasebo, Japan (Oct. 14, 2003) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Dive Supervisor, Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Matthew Grove, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five (EODMU-5) Detach More
Sasebo, Japan (Dec. 18, 2003) Master-at-Arms Seaman Nelly Salazar receives hands on defense and detainment training from Chief Master-at-Arms Charles Person while assigned to Security Department U.S. Naval Acti More
Sasebo, Japan (Dec. 18, 2003) Sailors practice hand-to-hand combat during training exercise held aboard U.S. Naval Activities Sasebo for Security Department personnel. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 3rd More
Sasebo, Japan (Dec. 18, 2003) Master-at-Arms Seaman Timothy Seager looks on while Chief Master-at-Arms Charles Person demonstrates proper handcuffing and search techniques on a sailor during a training evolutio More
Sasebo, Japan (Feb. 27, 2004) A small salvage craft carried by the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) is launched into the Sasebo Bay while the ship is in port of Sasebo, Japan. This evolut More
Sasebo, Japan (Mar. 10, 2004) Sailors assigned to USS Guardian (MCM 5) stand by as the ship is moored at a dry dock in Sasebo, for a one-month maintenance and repair schedule. The dry dock period contributes to More
Sasebo, Japan (Mar. 10, 2004) The mine countermeasure ships USS Guardian (MCM 5) and USS Patriot (MCM 7) sit moored in a shipbuilding dry dock for a one-month maintenance and repair schedule in Sasebo, Japan. T More
Sasebo, Japan (Mar. 10, 2004) Sailors assigned to USS Guardian (MCM 5) stand by as the ship is moored at a dry dock in Sasebo, Japan, for a one-month maintenance and repair schedule. The dry dock period contri More
Sasebo, Japan (Apr. 15, 2004) Commanding Officer, USS Essex (LHD 2), Capt. Martin J. Keaney, holds a Commanding Officers Call on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship. Capt. Keaney brought the crew More
Sasebo, Japan (May. 20, 2004) The crew of mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) poses for a command photo during a dry dock maintenance period in Sasebo, Japan. Patriot is complemented with a crew of 84 More
Sasebo, Japan (May. 22, 2004) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) keep a watchful eye as a Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) approaches the ship's well deck during amphibi More
Sasebo, Japan (Jun. 15, 2004) Journalist Allaman Smith assigned to the Naval Media Center Sasebo, records rock group Dishwalla's bass player, Scot Alexander during a performance at the Sasebo Naval Base as part More
Sasebo, Japan (Jun. 15, 2004) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) is assisted by tugs as she returns to Sasebo Naval Base after a two-month deployment. Essex is forward deployed to Fleet Activities, S More
Sasebo, Japan (Aug. 21, 2004) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) with Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) pulled into Sasebo, Japan, for a scheduled port visit during their Western Pacifi More
Sasebo, Japan (Oct. 27, 2004) The Commanding Officer of USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19), Capt. J. Stephen Maynard describes Blue Ridge's communication systems to Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, Sasebo Region, Vice A More
Sasebo, Japan (Oct. 27, 2004) Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), Sasebo Region, Vice Adm. Seizo Nakao presents the Commanding Officer of USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19), Capt. J. Stephen Maynard with a plaque o More
Sasebo, Japan (Jan. 20, 2005) First Class Petty Officers check their answer sheets prior to beginning the Chief Petty Officer Exam held at the Harbor View Club on board U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan. More More
Sasebo, Japan (Feb. 15, 2005) Steel Worker 3rd Class Mat Martin, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Four Zero (NMCB-40), Detachment Sasebo, operates a mechanized hand tamper to compact the gravel o More
Sasebo, Japan (Feb. 15, 2005) Engineering Aide Constructionman Doug Gaffney, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Four Zero (NMCB-40), Detachment Sasebo, uses a Philadelphia Rod to adjust for elevati More
Sasebo, Japan (Feb. 15, 2005) Equipment Operator 3rd Class Robert Chord, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Four Zero (NMCB-40), Detachment Sasebo, operates a walk behind roller to compact the grav More
Sasebo, Japan (Feb. 15, 2005) Crew Leader, Equipment Operator 2nd Class Nefthali Perez, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Four Zero (NMCB-40), Detachment Sasebo, removes debris and concrete in pre More
Sasebo, Japan (Feb. 25, 2005) Sailors perform flutter kicks during physical training held at Nimitz Park on board U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan. Sailors regularly conduct physical training to prepare them More
Sasebo, Japan (Feb. 25, 2005) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Rajohn R. Revies directs traffic at a busy intersection in front of Fleet Landing on board U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan. Revies and other security p More
Sasebo, Japan (Feb. 25, 2005) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Rajohn R. Revies directs traffic at a busy intersection in front of Fleet Landing on board U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan. Revies and other security p More
Sasebo, Japan (Feb. 28, 2005) Sasebo Public Works Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Brett Blanton, left, Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo, Capt. Michael James, middle, and Director Corporate Facilities Division, NEXCOM More
Sasebo, Japan (Feb. 28, 2005) Attendees bows their heads as a Shinto Priest reads a prayer during a Navy Exchange groundbreaking ceremony held on board U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan. The ceremony is the f More
Sasebo, Japan (Mar. 19, 2005) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) prepares to pull pier side in her homeport of Sasebo, Japan. Fort McHenry is returning to Sasebo after spending nearly th More
Sasebo, Japan (Mar. 19, 2005) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) prepares to pull pier side in her homeport of Sasebo, Japan. Fort McHenry is returning to Sasebo after spending nearly th More
Sasebo, Japan (Mar. 21, 2005) Crew Leader, Builder 3rd Class Nita Esquivel, left, and Steelworker 3rd Class Mat Martin, both assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Four Zero (NMCB-40), Detachment Saseb More
Sasebo, Japan (Mar. 29, 2005) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Joseph OBrien, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five (EODMU-5), Detachment Five One, prepares to wash his dive gear to r More
Sasebo, Japan (Mar. 29, 2005) Gunners Mate 2nd Class Chandler J. Morris, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five (EODMU-5), Detachment Five One, washes out a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) More
Sasebo, Japan (Mar. 29, 2005) Electricians Mate 2nd Class Daniel K. Ryan, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five (EODMU-5), Detachment Five One, washes the engine of a Combat Rubber Raiding Cr More
Sasebo, Japan (Mar. 29, 2005) Quartermaster 1st Class Donald R. Acker, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five (EODMU-5), Detachment Five One, thoroughly cleans a MK 16 MOD 1 Mixed Gas Underwat More
Sasebo, Japan (Mar. 31, 2005) Engineman 2nd Class Christopher Almazar removes an alternator from a harbor security boat outboard engine aboard U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographe More
Sasebo, Japan (Apr. 06, 2005) Lt.j.g. Andrew Bond is interviewed by Japanese media as he holds his daughter for the first time during the homecoming celebration for the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) More
Sasebo, Japan (Apr. 06, 2005) Friends and family await their Sailors and Marines to disembark at the homecoming celebration of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) on board U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo More
Sasebo, Japan (Apr. 06, 2005) Friends and family await their Sailors and Marines to disembark at the homecoming celebration of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) on board U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo More
Sasebo, Japan (Apr. 06, 2005) Friends and family await their Sailors and Marines to disembark at the homecoming celebration of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) on board U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo More
Sasebo, Japan (Apr. 16, 2005) U.S. Navy Builder 2nd Class Anthony Edwards receives thumbs up from another satisfied trainee at "Kids Fest" at Nimitz Park on board Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan. U.S. Navy photo More
Sasebo, Japan (Apr. 28, 2005) Sailors form in ranks and guests take their seats for the change of command ceremony for Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo. Capt. Tilghman D. Payne relieved Capt. Michael L. James More
Sasebo, Japan (Apr. 28, 2005) Commander U.S. Naval Forces, Japan, Rear Adm. Frederic R. Ruehe, center, looks on as Capt. Tilghman D. Payne, right, relieves Capt. Michael L. James, left, as Commander, Fleet Acti More
Sasebo, Japan (Apr. 28, 2005) Several members of the Japanese media take video and photos as Capt. Tighman D. Payne is piped aboard during the change of command ceremony for Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo. More
Sasebo, Japan (Apr. 28, 2005) The E. J. King High School Color Guard parades the colors for the change of command ceremony for Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo. Capt. Tilghman D. Payne relieved Capt. Michael More
Sasebo, Japan (May. 17, 2005) Sailors assigned to Fleet Activities Sasebo and various home ported ships in the area perform the curl-up portion of the semi-annual physical readiness assessment. U.S. Navy photo More
Sasebo, Japan (May. 17, 2005) The guided missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) arrives in Sasebo, Japan for a routine port visit. This visit gives the Sailors aboard John Paul Jones a chance to enjoy t More
Sasebo, Japan (May. 17, 2005) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) leaves her homeport of Sasebo, Japan to take part in this years regional maritime and theater security cooperation exerci More
Sasebo, Japan (May. 17, 2005) The guided missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) arrives in Sasebo, Japan for a routine port visit. This port call gives the San Diego based ships company a chance to enjo More
Sasebo, Japan (May. 17, 2005) The guided missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) arrives in Sasebo, Japan for a routine port visit. This port call gives the San Diego based ships company a chance to enjo More
Sasebo, Japan (May. 17, 2005) The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) arrives at Sasebo, Japan for a routine port visit. This port call gives the San Diego based ships company a chance to enjoy the sights More
Sasebo, Japan (May. 27, 2005) Sailors pay close attention to information and materials presented at the motorcycle safety brief portion of a training fair held on board the station. Booths and displays were ava More
Sasebo, Japan (May. 27, 2005) Sailors pay close attention to a medical safety tips, and gather information during a safety fair held on board the station. Booths and displays were available for a variety of saf More
Sasebo, Japan (May. 27, 2005) A Sailor tries to walk a straight line while wearing display goggles designed to simulate intoxication. Booths and displays were available for a variety of safety topics during the More
Sasebo, Japan (Jun. 03, 2005) Chief Engineman Bayani Salenga assigned to Assault Craft Unit One (ACU-1), train Sailors on what to expect during General Quarters (GQ) drill scenario aboard Landing Craft Utility More
Sasebo, Japan (Jun. 03, 2005) Seaman Jose Cadiz assigned to Assault Craft Unit One (ACU-1), simulates checking for heat on a hatch during his role as investigator for a General Quarters (GQ) drill scenario aboa More
Sasebo, Japan (Jun. 03, 2005) Electricians Mate 3rd Class Michael Mosely, left, is assisted by Seaman Brent Honda assigned to Assault Craft Unit One (ACU-1) with donning his Self Contained Breathing Apparatus ( More
Sasebo, Japan (Jun. 10, 2005) U.S. Navy divers assigned to the Ships Repair Facility/ Japan Regional Maintenance Center, Detachment Sasebo get assistance with their gear in preparation for a diving evolution. T More
Sasebo, Japan (Jun. 10, 2005) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Aaron Scrimager, a diver assigned to Ships Repair Facility/ Japan Regional Maintenance Center, Detachment Sasebo, returns to the dive boat More
Sasebo, Japan (Jun. 10, 2005) Aviation Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Greg Early assists Operations Specialist 3rd Class Shane Olson, a diver assigned to Ships Repair Facility/ Japan Regional Maintenance Center, Det More
Sasebo, Japan (Jun. 15, 2005) U.S. Ambassador to Japan, John Thomas Schieffer, left, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Capt. Tilghman D. Payne, center, and Chief of Staff Fleet Activities Sasebo, Cmdr. Bernar More
Sasebo, Japan (Jun. 15, 2005) Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Walter F. Doran, right, talks to several Sailors and Navy League members during a Navy League breakfast held on board U.S. Fleet Activities Saseb More
Sasebo, Japan (Jul. 08, 2005) The mine countermeasures ship USS Guardian (MCM 5) pulls into the India Basin in Sasebo, Japan. The ship returned to Sasebo after completing a successful three-month deployment tha More
Sasebo, Japan (Jul. 12, 2005) U.S. Army Spc. John Reed, a member of the Armed Services Blood Program, draws blood from a U.S. Navy blood donor during a blood drive held at the Community & Education Center on bo More
Sasebo, Japan (Aug. 05, 2005) U.S. Navy Dentist Lt. Howard Polansky uses a dental drill to access a tooths root during an emergency root canal on a military working dog named Dollar at the on base veterinary cl More
Sasebo, Japan (Aug. 05, 2005) Military personnel and a Japanese contractor observe U.S. Navy Dentist Lt. Howard Polansky, center, as he measures a needle to see how far it probed into a tooth during an emergenc More
Sasebo, Japan (Aug. 05, 2005) Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Steve Lalangan sorts incoming mail inside the post office at Fleet Activities Sasebo. The post office works daily toward ensuring that service members r More