A CH-46E Sea Knight lifts off from USS Comstock (LSD 45).
GULF OF ADEN (Jul. 09, 2011) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 163, embarked aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), lift... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Daniel Mullis, left, teaches nomenclature
U.S. Marine Sgt. Daniel Mullis, left, teaches nomenclature and handling techniques for the M9 Beretta pistol during a female engagement team class aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Mullis is... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jeremiah Zapata fires at a target with an M45 1911A1 pistol aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Zapata is a corpsman with the ... More
Sailors and Marines move a raiding craft combat rubber
Sailors and Marines move a raiding craft combat rubber inflatable (CRRC) to the edge of the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) to conduct training evolutions. CRRCs are used to conduct inse... More
Chief Engineer Lt. Scott Washburn, USS Germantown,
Chief Engineer Lt. Scott Washburn, USS Germantown, briefs officers from the Djibouti navy on the features of the radar tank level indicator located in one of the ship's engineering compartments. Germantown host... More
Coalition officers train on U.S. Navy ship
Djibouti navy officers discharge a fire hose off the deck of USS Germantown during a damage control training scenario while underway in the Gulf of Aden. Germantown hosted coalition navy officers from Djibouti,... More
Chief Engineer Lt. Scott Washburn, USS Germantown,
Chief Engineer Lt. Scott Washburn, USS Germantown, briefs officers from the Djibouti navy on the features of the radar tank level indicator located in one of the ship's engineering compartments. Germantown host... More
An CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter descends to the flight deck of the amp...
GULF OF ADEN (Sep. 02, 2008) , An CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter descends to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility su... More
An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter touches down on the flight deck of the...
GULF OF ADEN (Sep. 02, 2008) An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter touches down on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility ... More
An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the
GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 17, 2009) An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 3 takes off from the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD) 17 duri... More
A SA-330 Puma helicopter assigned to the combat stores ship USNS San J...
GULF OF ADEN (Jul. 16, 2009) A SA-330 Puma helicopter assigned to the combat stores ship USNS San Jose (T-AFS 7) drops a load of stores onto the flight deck of USS Anzio (CG 68) during a vertical replenishment.... More
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus presents a Sail...
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 03, 2009) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus presents a Sailor with a challenge coin before departing the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Mabus fle... More
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus speaks with Sai...
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 03, 2009) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus speaks with Sailors during a tour of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Mabus flew to the ship from C... More
Cmdr. Christopher Stopyra, commanding officer of the amphibious dock l...
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 03, 2009) Cmdr. Christopher Stopyra, commanding officer of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), speaks with Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus durin... More
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus disembarks a CH...
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 03, 2009) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus disembarks a CH-53 Sea Stallion on board the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) for a ship tour. (U.S. Navy photo by ... More
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus greets Sailors ...
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 03, 2009) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus greets Sailors and Marines while touring the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communicati... More
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus makes an announ...
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 03, 2009) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus makes an announcement to Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Mabus flew to the ship fro... More
A Navy and U.S. Coast Guard visit, board, search, and seizure team pro...
GULF OF ADEN (Sep. 10, 2009) A Navy and U.S. Coast Guard visit, board, search, and seizure team provides cover during a right-of-visit boarding near the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68). Anzio is the fl... More
A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Sq...
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 07, 2009) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (Reinforced) 166 takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LH... More
Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment underway in the Gulf of Aden
GULF OF ADEN - Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment examine an engine seized from a suspicious dhow aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) while under way in the Gulf of... More
The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert...
GULF OF ADEN (Jun. 27, 2010) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) is underway alongside the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during a verti... More
Marines assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps 15th Marine
Marines assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Maritime Raid Force, embarked aboard the U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship USS Dubuque, board the motor vessel M/V Magellan Star ... More
The first wave of assault force approaches motor vessel
The first wave of assault force approaches motor vessel Magellan Star Sept. 9 to recover it from suspected pirates who took the vessel Sept. 8. The nine pirates were taken to the USS Princeton, and the eleven c... More
Fireman Tristan Reynolds arc-welds a flange aboard
Fireman Tristan Reynolds arc-welds a flange aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor is part of Combined Task Force 151, a multinational task force established in January 2009 to c... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Angelica Flores, culinary
Petty Officer 1st Class Angelica Flores, culinary specialist, cuts a cake during the U.S. Navy 235th birthday celebration aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor, Oct. 13. Pearl Harbor is part of C... More
Seaman Amber Hahn takes inventory of float coats aboard
Seaman Amber Hahn takes inventory of float coats aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor is part of Combined Task Force 151, a multinational task force established in January 2009... More
A landing craft air cushion from the amphibious dock
A landing craft air cushion from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) arrives on the beach during a ship-to-shore mission rehearsal in Djibouti. Carter Hall is part of the Kearsarge Amphibi... More
Members of U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement,
Members of U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement, Det. 404 practice simple interrupted sutures during combat casualty care medical training aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton. Princeton is assi... More
Naval Air Crewman 1st Class Joseph Ward, assigned to Helicopter Sea Co...
GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 11, 2010) Naval Air Crewman 1st Class Joseph Ward, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, examines the tail rotor of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Fighter Atta...
GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 26, 2010) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, launches from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). VMFA-312 is deployed ... More
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry arrives in Djibouti. Barry is a part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation ef... More
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry conducts an operational check of the countermeasure wash down sprinkler system. The countermeasure wash down system washes the ships exterior in case o... More
Cmdr. Christopher DeGregory speaks to the crew of
Cmdr. Christopher DeGregory speaks to the crew of guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley during his change of command ceremony while underway in the Gulf of Aden. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Shawn Quinn)
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Zachary Boylston moves cargo with a forklif...
GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 14, 2011) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Zachary Boylston moves cargo with a forklift to load onto a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter, assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (... More
The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler
The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser transits the Gulf of Aden. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Stephen M. Votaw)
Petty Officer 3rd Class Christian Staldt, hull maintenance
Petty Officer 3rd Class Christian Staldt, hull maintenance technician, repairs an awning support structure aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock. Comstock is underway supporting maritime security... More
USS Enterprise action - A helicopter is flying over an aircraft carrie...
An HS-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dragonslayers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 11, takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise as the ship transits the Gulf of Aden. Enterprise is cond... More
An HS-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dragonslayers of Helicop...
GULF OF ADEN (Jun. 07, 2011) An HS-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dragonslayers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 11, takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) as the ship tr... More
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock is underway
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock is underway in the Gulf of Aden. Comstock is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsi... More
The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise transits the Gulf
The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise transits the Gulf of Aden while conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brooks B. Patton Jr.)
An 330EV Puma helicopter lowers a pallet of supplies onto the bow of t...
GULF OF ADEN (Jun. 12, 2011) An 330EV Puma helicopter lowers a pallet of supplies onto the bow of the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) during a vertical replenishment at sea with the Military Sealif... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) transits the Gulf of Ade...
GULF OF ADEN (Jun. 20, 2011) The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) transits the Gulf of Aden in preparation for a underway replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition... More
Sailors assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 15 perform
Sailors assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 15 perform maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush. George H.W. Bush is deployed supporting maritime security operations and... More
USS Mitscher action, US Navy Photogrpah
Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Evans, damage controlman, center, instructs Petty Officer 3rd Class Clint Huffman, information systems technician, on proper firefighting techniques during a damage control drill ab... More
Airmen remove chocks and tie-down chains from a CH-46 Sea Knight helic...
GULF OF ADEN (Jul. 06, 2011) Airmen remove chocks and tie-down chains from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squdron (HMM) 163 during flight operations aboard t... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter approaches USS Comstock (LSD 45).
GULF OF ADEN (Jul. 07, 2011) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 163 approaches the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Comsto... More
A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter prepares to pick up supplies from USNS ...
GULF OF ADEN (Jul. 09, 2011) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 163, embarked aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), prep... More
CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Mediu...
GULF OF ADEN (Jul. 09, 2011) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 163 transfer supplies from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler U... More
CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Mediu...
GULF OF ADEN (Jul. 09, 2011) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 163 approach the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grum... More
A 330EV Puma helicopter conducts a replenishment at sea with the the g...
GULF OF ADEN (Jul. 11, 2011) A 330EV Puma helicopter approaches the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3), not pictured, to pick up pallets of supplies bound for the... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Doug Newland, center, trains
Petty Officer 2nd Class Doug Newland, center, trains sailors how to properly operate a self-contained breathing apparatus aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Comstock is underway supp... More
A civilian mariner aboard the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and a...
GULF OF ADEN (Jul. 11, 2011) A civilian mariner aboard the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) attaches pallets of supplies to a 330EV Puma helicopter bound for th... More
CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Mediu...
GULF OF ADEN (Jul. 17, 2011) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 163 refuel on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) ... More
A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the Providers of Fleet
A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron 30 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan is supporting maritime security operations and theater... More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Sq...
GULF OF ADEN (Jul. 18, 2011) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 catapults from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is supporting ma... More
An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Cougars of Tactical
An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Cougars of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 139 catapults from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan is conducting operations supporting maritime security op... More
Sgt. Anthony Rumlin, from Tampa, Fla., removes a prox
Sgt. Anthony Rumlin, from Tampa, Fla., removes a prox switch from the landing gear assembly of an F/A-18 Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan is conducting operations supporting m... More
USS Ronald Reagan in the Gulf of Aden
Seaman Jose Suero, from Pensacola, Fla., and Seaman Deyanira Valle, from Phoenix, perform corrosion control on a catapult nose gear launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan is conduct... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jean Guerra, boatswain's mate,
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jean Guerra, boatswain's mate, signals a Puma helicopter to release it's cargo hook on the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio during a vertical replenishment. Anzio is a... More
The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-A...
GULF OF ADEN (Jul. 22, 2011) The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) approaches the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a replenishment at sea. Ronald Reagan ... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Jeremy Dewalt, interior
Petty Officer 1st Class Jeremy Dewalt, interior communications electrician, left, from San Antonio, reviews Petty Officer 1st Class Rebecca Thomas', damage controlman, maintenance, material and management (3M)... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Travis Hoffman, gunner's mate,
Petty Officer 3rd Class Travis Hoffman, gunner's mate, fires a MK 38 25 mm machine gun during a gun exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher. Mitscher is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of ... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan is conducting operations supporting maritime security ope... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Wild
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Wild Cards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 transports pallets of supplies from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan to the Military Sealift Command fast co... More
Members of a visit, board, search and seizure team
Members of a visit, board, search and seizure team from the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio assist mariners aboard a skiff in the Gulf of Aden. The sailors provided food and water to the distressed mariners. A... More
An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter transfers pallets of stores from the Mili...
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 12, 2011) An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter transfers pallets of stores from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) to the amphibious assault ship ... More
A visit, board, search and seizure team from guided-missile
A visit, board, search and seizure team from guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher and a Coast Guard advanced interdiction team pull alongside the Sri Lankan-flagged cargo vessel Al Habib in a rigid hull inflat... More
USS Whidbey Island, US Navy Photo
U.S. sailors and Marines move stores aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island during a vertical replenishment with Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Wally Shirra in the Gulf ... More
A landing signalman enlisted salutes an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on ...
GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 10, 2011) A landing signalman enlisted (LSE) salutes an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS B... More
Lt j.g. Jonathan Snow and Chief Logistics Specialist (SW/AW) Heston Wo...
GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 15, 2011) Lt j.g. Jonathan Snow and Chief Logistics Specialist (SW/AW) Heston Wong direct Sailors and Marines aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) t... More
Lt. j.g. Jonathan Snow (left) and Chief Logistics Specialist
Lt. j.g. Jonathan Snow (left) and Chief Logistics Specialist (SW/AW) Heston Wong direct sailors and Marines to form a Navy "N" during the making of a spirit video for the Navy versus Army game aboard San Antoni... More
Sailors and Marines form a Navy
GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 15, 2011) Sailors and Marines form a Navy "N" aboard San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during the making of a spirit video for the Navy versus Army game... More
Natalie Stovall, a country music artist, and her band perform during a...
GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 29, 2011) Natalie Stovall, a country music artist, and her band perform during a Navy Entertainment-sponsored concert aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verd... More
Natalie Stovall, a country music artist, and her band perform during a...
GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 29, 2011) Natalie Stovall, a country music artist, and her band perform during a Navy Entertainment-sponsored concert aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verd... More
Ensign Adam Powell keeps watch as other team members prepare a rescue ...
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 28, 2011) Ensign Adam Powell, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91), keeps watch as other team members prepare a resc... More
Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are briefed before beginning a fast-rope exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LPD 8). Makin Island and embarked Marines... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter delivers cargo to the amphibious assault...
GULF OF ADEN (May. 04, 2012) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter delivers cargo to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishm... More
An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to thre guided-missile destroye...
GULF OF ADEN (May. 16, 2012) An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to thre guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) conducts vertical replenishment training on the foc'sle. James E. Williams is ... More
Sailors position an MV-22B Osprey on the elevator.
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 27, 2012) Sailors position an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 (Reinforced) on the elevator aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (L... More
A member of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team from the ...
GULF OF ADEN (Sep. 17, 2012) A member of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (Navy) frigate Yi Yang (FF 548) participates in a bilateral counterpiracy exer... More
Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DD...
GULF OF ADEN (Sep. 17, 2012) Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) board the Chinese People's Liberation Army (Navy) frigate Yi Yang (FF 548) to meet prior to conducting a ... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter delivers cargo to the flight deck aboard...
GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 02, 2012) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter delivers cargo to the flight deck aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) during a replenishment at sea. New York is part of th... More
Sailors aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (...
GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 13, 2012) Sailors aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) stand in formation to commemorate the 237th birthday of the U.S. Navy. Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group a... More
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 26...
GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 23, 2012) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 (REIN) lifts off from the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Gunston ... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron...
GULF OF ADEN (Mar. 20, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadr...
GULF OF ADEN (Jul. 30, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 transports supplies as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) approaches the Mil... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Ragin' Bulls Strike Fighter Squadron...
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 22, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Ragin' Bulls Strike Fighter Squadron 37 is readied for launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman, flagship f... More
Capt. Joseph Naman, commodore Destroyer Squadron 50,
Capt. Joseph Naman, commodore Destroyer Squadron 50, welcomes Rear Adm. Yuan Yubai, deputy commander of the Chinese North Sea Fleet, People's Liberation Army (Navy) aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason... More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) fires
The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) fires its 5-inch/54-caliber light weight gun during a live-fire exercise with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (Navy) destroyer Harbin (DDG 112) during a U.S.... More
Sailors from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (Navy) destroyer Har...
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 25, 2013) Sailors from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (Navy) destroyer Harbin (DDG 112) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) train together during a joint visit, board, s... More
Gunners Mate 3rd Class Samuel Hitchler, assistant armor
Gunners Mate 3rd Class Samuel Hitchler, assistant armor aboard USS Mason (DDG 87), conducts preventive maintenance on the M240-B Machine Gun. Mason is deployed in support of maritime security operations and the... More
Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Franklin Cheromiah
Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Franklin Cheromiah fires a 9mm service pistol during a small arms live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Mason is deployed in support of ma... More
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jennifer Cuevas provides
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jennifer Cuevas provides basic first aid training to stretcher bearers aboard USS Mason (DDG 87). Mason is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security co... More
Hull Technician 2nd Class Sean Roberts welds together
Hull Technician 2nd Class Sean Roberts welds together pipe patching training aids for a damage control training event aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Mason is deployed in support of mari... More
An SA-330J Puma helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command dr...
GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 12, 2013) An SA-330J Puma helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) carries supplies to the flight deck of the aircraft ca... More
Members of the visit, board, search and seizure team
Members of the visit, board, search and seizure team assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) pull alongside a fishing dhow. Mason is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Gr... More
An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk hel...
GULF OF ADEN (Mar. 01, 2014) An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter for takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagsh... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Paula
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Paula Diaz directs aircraft during night flight operations on the flight deck of multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) March 16. Bataan is the fl... More
Marines prepare to disembark on a training exercise
Marines prepare to disembark on a training exercise from the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Mar... More
Sailors participate in repair locker training during
Sailors participate in repair locker training during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibio... More