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US Navy (USN) and Spanish Navy ship maneuver through the waters of the Atlantic Ocean while participating in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Exercise Standing Naval Force Atlantic (SNFL). The Standing Naval Force is a squadron of eight to ten destroyers and frigates from different nations in the NATO organization. Pictured foreground-to-background: The Spanish Navy, Santa Maria Class Frigate, NAVARRA (F 85); the USN Austin Class Amphibious Transport Docks, USS TRENTON (LPD 14); the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), and the USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigate, USS SIMPSON (FFG 56)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Mark A. Martinez, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnance AIRMAN (AOAN) Nicholas Gravesande, USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA 1), models one of the four different new concept USN Working Uniforms as he explains the safety precautions for firing the Mark 38 (Mk-38) 25 mm machine gun

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Marvin Harris, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The US Navy (USN) Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship, USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50) (bow, foreground) approaches the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Henry J. Kaiser Class Underway Replenishment Oiler, USNS RAPPAHANNOCK (T-AO 204) (center) and the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4) (background) for a connected replenishment (CONREP) in the Persian Gulf, while on a regularly scheduled deployment to conduct a Maritime Security Operation (MSO) in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael J. Sandberg, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

US Navy (USN) Quartermaster Third Class (QM3) Carlos Rodriguez, Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship, USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50), plots the USS CARTER HALLs current position as it approaches the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Henry J. Kaiser Class Underway Replenishment Oiler, USNS RAPPAHANNOCK (T-AO 204) and the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4) for a connected replenishment (CONREP) in the Persian Gulf, while on a regularly scheduled deployment to conduct a Maritime Security Operation (MSO) in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael J. Sandberg, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

A high-angle view showing US Navy (USN) Sailors engage in a live fire weapons qualification using 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, on the flight deck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), while the ship is underway in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting routine operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Patrick W. Mullen III, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

US Navy (USN) Sailors conduct live fire weapons qualification training using 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, on the flight deck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), while the ship is underway in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting routine operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Patrick W. Mullen III, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Seahawk helicopter is directed onto the flight deck aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2). The helicopter is performing "touch and go" training in order for the squadron and the ship to meet qualification standards to maintain deployment readiness

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Patrick W. Mullen III, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) William J. Fallon, Commander, US Pacific Command (USPACOM), visits the crew of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2). During his visit ADM Fallon thanked crew members for their efforts in providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief aid to victims of a devastating mud and landslide that struck the Philippine Island of Leyte

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: JO1 James Evans Coyle, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service More

US Navy (USN) Sailors and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assemble on the flight deck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4), to listen as Commander, US Sixth Fleet, USN Vice Admiral (VADM) John Stufflebeem, congratulates the crew on the completion of a successful deployment. The NASSAU served as the flagship for Expeditionary Strike Group 8 (ESG-8) during the scheduled six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Andrew King, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Sailors and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assemble on the flight deck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4), to listen as Commander, US Sixth Fleet, USN Vice Admiral (VADM) John Stufflebeem, congratulates the crew on the completion of a successful deployment. The NASSAU served as the flagship for Expeditionary Strike Group 8 (ESG-8) during the scheduled six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Andrew King, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC-72) craft, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5) enters the well deck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS PELELIU (LHA 5), during wet well operation. The PELELIU and Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3) are currently on deployment in the Persian Gulf, in support of the global war on terrorism and Maritime Security Operations (MSO)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Joel S. Meie, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Sergio Segura directs the USN Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC-72) craft, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5) as it enters the well deck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS PELELIU (LHA 5), during wet well operation. The PELELIU and Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3) are currently on deployment in the Persian Gulf, in support of the global war on terrorism and Maritime Security Operations (MSO)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Zack Baddor, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Hundreds of US Navy (USN) Sailors and their family members depart the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4) at Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA). Visitors came aboard to welcome home Sailors as the NASSAU, returned home as the lead ship of the Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), after successfully completing a six-month deployment in support of the global war on terrorism, where they conducted Maritime Security Operations (MSO) for the US 5th Fleet and Theater Security Cooperation for US 6th Fleet

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LISN Santos Huante, USN Release Statu More

US Navy (USN) Yeoman Third Class (YN3) Heidi Romine describes her medals and ribbons to a 12-year-old patient at the Chris Evert Pediatric Hospital. YN3 Romine is one of nine Sailors from the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4), who are visiting the Hospital during a port call in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FL)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Susan Milton, USN Release Status: Release More

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN Cystal Griffin, stationed aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4), sings the National Anthem before the start of a Major Base Ball (MBL) Florida Marlins vs. Boston Red Sox baseball game at Dolphin Stadium, located in Hollywood, Florida (FL). The Marlins hosted Military Appreciation Night in support of the US Armed Forces

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hollywood State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Sean M. Stafford, USN Release Status: Released More

A US Navy (USN) Color Guard from the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4), presents the Colors before the start of a Major Baseball (MBL) Florida Marlins vs. Boston Red Sox baseball game at Dolphin Stadium, located in Hollywood, Florida (FL). The Marlins hosted Military Appreciation Night in support of the US Armed Forces

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hollywood State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Sean M. Stafford, USN Release Status: Released More

US Navy (USN) Information Systems Technician Second Class (IT2) Tanya Venable, plays a friendly game of Candy Land with 7-year-old Micheaude Clark, a patient at Chris Evert Pediatric Hospital. IT2 Venable is one of nine Sailors from the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4), who are visiting the Hospital during a port call in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FL)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Susan Milton, USN Release Status: Release More

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4), throw out the first pitch before a Major Base Ball (MBL) Florida Marlins vs. Boston Red Sox baseball game at Dolphin Stadium, located in Hollywood, Florida (FL). The Marlins hosted Military Appreciation Night in support of the US Armed Forces. Pictured background left-to-right are; USN Interior Communications SPECIALIST First Class (IC1) Sollie Davis, Sailor of the Year; USN Captain (CAPT) John Roberti, Commanding Officer (CO); and USN Boatswain's Mate Second Class (BM2) Michael Cassidy, Junior Sailor of the Year

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hollywood State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Amanda Clayton, USN Release Status: Released t More