180920-N-XS424-0016 (20 Sept, 2018) -- A USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Sailors sorts trash prior to processing it. Harry S. Truman is currently underway in U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo More
Tugboats turn the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout into position as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk after a six-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Stout deployed to the M More
An AH-1W Super Cobra with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima, Nov. 20, 2012, during routine flight operati More
Cpl. Arturo Chavez, a San Jose, Calif., native with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares food for the Thanksgiving dinner aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima, Nov. 22, 2012. The 24th MEU is d More
Lance Cpl. Elijah Mercerjones, a Wynne, Ark., native with the Command Element, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs network maintenance aboard USS Iwo Jima, Nov. 29, 2012. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit More
Staff Sgt. Heath Sell, the embark chief for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, straps on his cranial helmet in preparation to depart the USS Iwo Jima, Dec. 1, 2012. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deploy More
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of USS Iwo Jima to move personnel to shore and to other ships of the Iwo J More
Sgt. Joseph Pearce, a Richmond, Va., native and tank gunner with Tank Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for maintenanc More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) conducts a passing exercise with the French Marine Nationale anti-air frigate FS Jean Bart (D615) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea. Forrest Sherm More
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes-off aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge Oct. 19, 2015. The 26th MEU is deployed More
U.S. 6th Fleet (Oct. 29, 2015) -- Ship's Serviceman Seaman Apprentice Wevens Lilite, from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., attempts a takedown technique during Sentry/Security Reaction Force-Basic (SRF-B) oleoresin capsi More
U.S. 6th Fleet (Oct. 29, 2015) - Ensign Sean Jackson attempts a takedown technique during Sentry/Security Reaction Force-Basic (SRF-B) oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray qualifications aboard the Arleigh Burke-class More
CANAKKALES STRAIT (Jan. 28, 2021) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Glorianne Varada, left, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Vincent Ramirez man a .50-caliber machine gun aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destro More
Marines and sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in Underwater Egress Training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 1, 2016. The Marines and sailors participated in the training which is designed More
Marines with 2d Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, go over procedures for securing handles, levers, and sights on the M777A2 Howitzer during a helicopter support team training event at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 3 More
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Joshua Andrews, with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assists a heavy equipment operator in moving gear during the set up of the MEU's communications exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct preventative maintenance on a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard the amphibious transport dock More
Sgt. Omar Iglesias, left, and Sgt. Brian Self, both motor vehicle operators with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare a Humvee to be recovered during vehicle recovery training as part of the MEU's commun More
Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit run through an obstacle course as part of their chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 13, 2016. The training provi More
170404-N-HV059-073 ATLANTIC OCEAN. (April 4, 2017) Sailors assigned to USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) sand the barrel of one of the ship’s two Mark 45 5-inch guns in preparation for painting. Leyte Gulf is conducting n More
170405-N-FM530-023 SOUDA BAY, Greece (April 5, 2017) The amphibious transport dock ship, USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) uses her knuckle boom crane to lift the quarterdeck ramp aboard, April 5, 2017. The ship is deplo More
170505-N-FM530-050 SOUDA BAY, Greece (May 5, 2017) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde's (LPD 19) Command Master Chief Michael Mashburn (left) bids farewell to departing Commandi More
170512-N-FM530-020 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 12, 2017) Ensign Chelsea Rowan of Cottage Grove, Minnesota (left), and Quartermaster 2nd Class Kyle Hess of Franklin, North Carolina (right), look through instruments t More
170513-N-FM530-024 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 13, 2017) Sailors enjoy a game night sponsored by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) group aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Ve More
180217-N-KA046-0378 BOSPHORUS STRAIT (Feb. 17, 2018) Sonar Technician Surface 3rd Class Seth Chopper Nikki Benak and Sonar Technician Surface Surface 3rd Class Antony Bey man a .50 caliber machine gun aboard t More
DANISH STRAITS (May 29, 2018) – The Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) sails under the Great Belt Bridge while transiting the Danish Straits, May 29, 2018. Oak Hill, homeported in Virgi More
KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA (May 31, 2018) U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Harrison Oliver, center, a machine gunner, assigned to Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionar More
180623-N-PE636-0124 MARSEILLE, France (June 23, 2018) Jamie D. McCourt, U.S. Ambassador to the French Republic and Principality of Monaco, joined more than 150 French leaders during a reception aboard the Nimit More
180626-N-UB406-0193 NORWEGIAN SEA (June 26, 2018) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) heave line to connect a fueling probe as the ship conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Bri More
180702-N-MK318-0001 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jul 2, 2018) Command Master Chief Charles Smith, assigned to the "Rooks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, posed for a photo in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-cla More
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Kevin Jones, left, and Damage Controlman 2nd Class Ricardo Broughton pose for a photo in a repair locker aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Curren More
180919-N-EA818-0368 NORTH ATLANTIC (Sept. 19, 2018) aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Currently operating in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Harry S. Truman will co More
181029-N-WZ747-001 Chief Aviation Ordnanceman (AW/SW/MTS) Andy Venaas, air field services' leading chief petty officer of Air Operations Naval Station Rota, Spain, poses for a photo with his guitar on base,Oct. More
Two MH-60 Seahawks execute a vertical replenishment for USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Nov. 19, 2018, with support from the fleet replenishment oiler USMS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195). During the resupply, Marines and Sailo More
Lance Cpl. Christopher Merriman from Athens, Tennessee, with weapons platoon, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, was awarded the Hard Charger of the Day award aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Nov. 20, 2018. Merrima More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin Whatley prepares turkey in the galley aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) for a Thanksgiving meal Nov. 22, 2018. Food services prepared the meal to offer Marines and Sailors with 24th Ma More
Cpl. Ross Rehm, from Round Lake, Illinois, is awarded the Hard Charger of the Day aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Nov. 22, 2018. Rehm was essential in setting up networks for the intelligence section, as well as in More
Seaman Jonathon Ortiz decorates the ceremonial Thanksgiving cake aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Nov. 22, 2018. Ortiz spent two days building the cake in preparation for the cake cutting ceremony during the Thanksg More
Marines and Sailors awarded with the Hard Charger of the Day award pose for a photo with USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Commanding Officer Capt. Joseph R. O’Brien, Command Master Chief Jaime Hamilton, 24th Marine Expedit More
181202-N-UX013-1003 MEDITERREANEAN SEA (Dec. 2, 2018) Sailors aboard the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) pose for a command photo Dec. 2, 2018. Jason Dunham is deployed t More
181203-N-UX013-1012 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 3, 2018) The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68), right, pulls alongside the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS More
181204-N-UX013-1001 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 4, 2018) Sailors move a Mark 46 torpedo with a bridge hoist in a torpedo magazine aboard the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) D More
181206-N-UX013-1008 STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Dec. 6, 2018) Chief Gunner’s Mate Francis Cruz stands watch on the bridge wing of the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) as the ship More
181208-N-UX013-1015 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2018) The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) arrives in Funchal, Portugal, for a scheduled port visit Dec. 8, 2018. Jason Dunham More
181211-N-UX013-1003 FUNCHAL, Portugal (Dec. 11, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Recruit Danylle Dozier does maintenance on a hoist system for an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Vipers” of Helico More
181212-N-UX013-1008 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2018) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Richard Cowan loads tracer-point training rounds into a Mark 38 25mm machine gun for a pre-aim calibration test aboard the Arleigh-Burk More
181215-N-UX013-1004 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 15, 2018) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Jacob Araiza dons a hot suit during an aircraft firefighting drill aboard the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile dest More
190208-N-YS418-012 BALTIC SEA (Feb. 08, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Brandon Culvey and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Andrew McDermott prepare to lower a rigid-hull inflatable boat for a personnel transfer exe More
190222-N-YS418-014 BALTIC SEA (Feb 22, 2019) Sailors standby on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107), to assist an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the Spartans of Helicopter Ma More
190227-N-YS418-005 BALTIC SEA (Feb. 27, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Emanuel Williams and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Andrew McDermott hold up a cargo net as an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the Spartans o More
190318-N-EJ384-008 PLYMOUTH (Mar. 14, 2019) Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 ship, Polish frigate ORP General Kazimierz Pulaski (FrR 272), arrives in Plymouth, England for a scheduled port call. Gravely is underw More
190319-N-YS418-014 PLYMOUTH, England (March 19, 2019) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) departs Plymouth, England after completing a scheduled port visit. Gravely is underway deployed as the fl More
190409-N-YS418-039 SEA OF HEBRIDES (April 9, 2019) The sun sets on the starboard bridge-wing of the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107). Gravely is underway on a regularly-scheduled deployment as the More
190410-N-YS418-124 SEA OF HEBRIDES (April 10, 2019) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) fires its 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise as part of Joint Warrior 19-1. Gravely is underway on a re More
190414-N-QR145-030 STRAIT OF DARDANELLES (April 14, 2019) - Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jordan Coon stands anti-terrorism tactical watch officer aboard the Arleigh Burk-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG More
U.S. Ambassador to the French Republic and Principality of Monaco, Jamie McCourt, right, visits the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in Marseille, France, April 28, 2019. The Mobile Bay is deployed More
190428-N-QR145-021 STRAIT OF BOSPORUS (April 28, 2019) - Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jesse Berlin-Boursaw watches the Arleigh Burk-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) transit the Strait of Bosporus, More
U.S. Sailors cut the manila line during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in the Atlantic Ocean, More
190606-N-AT530-1220 DANISH STRAITS (June 6, 2019) Lt. j.g. Jose Garzasalinas stands watch on the bridge wing of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) as it passes the G More
190804-N-BM428-0089 HAIFA, Israel (Aug. 4, 2019) Cmdr. Kelley T. Jones, left, listens to an Israeli officer about Exercise Mighty Waves 2019 in Haifa, Italy, Aug. 4, 2019. Mighty Waves is an annual disaster res More
200623-N-KO533-1047 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 23, 2020) - Operations Specialist 2nd Class Stephanie Medina, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), looks through binoculars as Bataa More
HORN OF AFRICA (February 03, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel Layug blows the Boatswain’s pipe during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Willia More
HORN OF AFRICA (February 04, 2021) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Tristan Roberts removes rust from the ship while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) from the Hor More
As a ramp agent for Southwest Airlines, Navy Reservist Amy Gonzalez is pretty keen on safety. It’s her number-one priority, whether wearing her Southwest uniform or when she dons her U.S. Navy working uniform. More
Tugboats move the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout into its berth as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk after a six-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Stout deployed to the More
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to conduct flight operations with an AV-8B Harrier to keep their qualifications current aboard USS Iwo Jim More
Lance Cpl. Elvis Fernandez, a Lisboa, Portugal, native with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares food for the Thanksgiving dinner aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima, Nov. 22, 2012. The 24th More
Lance Cpl. Kristopher Walter, an Orlando, Fla., native with the Command Element, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs network maintenance aboard USS Iwo Jima, Nov. 29, 2012. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Un More
Lance Cpl. William Haley, a Jackson, Tenn., native and rifleman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stages his gear on the flight ram More
Lance Cpl. Richard McDonell, a Greensville, S.C., native and communications technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to depart the USS Iwo Jima More
Lance Cpl. Mario Sanchez, an Edinburg, Texas, native and tank gunner with Tank Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for m More
Mediterranean Sea (October 21, 2015) -- Quartermaster Seaman Matthew Williamson, from Lincolnton, N.C., calculates the total number of nautical miles travelled aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile dest More
151029-N-TP976-095 U.S. 6TH FLEET (Oct. 29, 2015) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Jeaninne Ignasiak, from Las Cruces, N.M., participates in Sentry/Security Reaction Force-Basic (SRF-B) oleoresin capsic More
CANAKKALES (Jan. 28, 2021) Quartermaster Seaman Anthony Smith uses a polaris on the starboard bridge wing of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) while the ship transits the Cana More
Staff Sergeant Robert Jordan, a field artillery cannoneer with 2d Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, uses 550 cord to secure the handles, levers, and sights of the M777A2 Howitzer, during a helicopter support tea More
Cpl. Alexander Desir, an administrative specialist with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, hammers a tent stakeinto the ground during the set up of the MEU's communications exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Marc More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conducts preventative maintenance on a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard the amphibious transport do More
Sgt. Omar Iglesias, a motor vehicle operator with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pulls a cable towards a humvee during vehicle recovery training as part of the MEU's communications and command post exercis More
Corpoal Pao Vue, left, and SSgt. Jose Moreno, both administrative specialists with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, maintain a personnel tracker during a communications exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Caroli More
A Marine with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit clears his gas mask during chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 13, 2016. The training provides Marines with a b More
170404-N-HV059-129 ATLANTIC OCEAN. (April 4, 2017) Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical) 3rd Class Katelyn Bernsen and Machinist's Mate 1st Class Ramsey Comfort repair one of the ship’s fire pumps aboard U More
170405-N-FM530-029 SOUDA BAY, Greece (April 5, 2017) Seaman Andrew Gonzalez (right) and Seaman Joshua Roque (left) assigned to amphibious transport dock ship, USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) help guide the quarterdeck More
170505-N-FM530-056 SOUDA BAY, Greece (May 5, 2017) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) holds a change of command May 5, 2017. The ship is deployed with the Bataan Amphib More
170512-N-FM530-045 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 12, 2017) An UH-1Y Huey helicopter operated by the Blue Knights of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced) picks up cargo from the deck of fleet repleni More
170513-N-FM530-036 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 13, 2017) Sailors and Marines enjoy playing a video game during a game night sponsored by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) group aboard the San Antonio-class a More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 6, 2018) Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Edmundo Brantes reviews safety precautions with a Sailor during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (C More
Logistics Specialist Seaman Lorens Rodriguez assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) poses for a photo. Currently operating in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Harry S More
An MH-60 Seahawk replenishes USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Nov. 19, 2018 with support from the fleet replenishment oiler USMS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195). During the resupply, Marines and Sailors received essential supplie More
Lance Cpl. Tyler Bragg creates decorations for the Thanksgiving cake aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Nov. 22, 2018. Food Services hosted the Thanksgiving meal to allow Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Uni More
Marines and Sailors prepare pasta in the kitchen aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) for the Thanksgiving meal Nov. 22, 2018. Food services prepared the meal to offer Marines and Sailors with 24th Marine Expeditionary More
181202-N-UX013-1004 MEDITERREANEAN SEA (Dec. 2, 2018) Sailors aboard the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) pose for a command photo Dec. 2, 2018. Jason Dunham is deployed t More
181203-N-UX013-1020 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 3, 2018) Sailors aboard the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) maneuver the ship alongside the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replen More
181204-N-UX013-1037 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 4, 2018) Sonar Technician (Surface) Seaman Justin Nhiosaykham secures a Mark 46 torpedo to a bridge hoist in a torpedo magazine aboard the Arleigh-Burke class guided- More
181206-N-UX013-1020 STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Dec. 6, 2018) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Thomas Stanton mans an M240B machine gun on the bridge wing of the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Ja More
181208-N-UX013-1016 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2018) The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) arrives in Funchal, Portugal, for a scheduled port visit Dec. 8, 2018. Jason Dunham More
181211-N-UX013-1030 FUNCHAL, Portugal (Dec. 11, 2018) The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) departs Funchal, Portugal, Dec. 11, 2018. Jason Dunham is deployed to the U.S. 6 More
181212-N-UX013-1014 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2018) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Richard Cowan loads tracer-point training rounds into a Mark 38 25mm machine gun for a pre-aim calibration test aboard the Arleigh-Burk More
181215-N-UX013-1028 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 15, 2018) Sailors in hot suits rescue Chief Damage Controlman William Purhamus, a role-playing survivor, during an aircraft firefighting drill aboard the Arleigh-Burke c More