An HH-60H Seahawk hovers near the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS D...
Persian Gulf (Mar. 15, 2005) An HH-60H Seahawk assigned to the "Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Seven (HS-7), hovers near the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Darwin (FFG-04) while underway ... More
A pilot assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zer...
Persian Gulf (Jan. 24, 2005) A pilot assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) turns his F/A-18C Hornet toward one of the four steam-powered catapults in preparation of be... More
An SH-60B Seahawk flies past the fantail of the guided missile destroy...
Persian Gulf (Feb. 05, 2005) An SH-60B Seahawk, assigned to the "Grandmasters" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light Four Six (HSL-46), flies past the fantail of the guided missile destroyer USS Mason (DD... More
An F/A-18C Hornet prepares to launch during flight operations aboard t...
Atlantic Ocean (Sep. 09, 2004) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Valions of Strike Fighter Squadron One Five (VFA-15) prepares to launch during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Har... More
An F/A-18C Hornet crosses the ramp for an arrested recovery aboard th...
Atlantic Ocean (Sep. 09, 2004) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Golden Warriors of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Seven (VFA-87) crosses the ramp for an arrested recovery aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrie... More
A Sailor, assigned to the Swordsmen of Fighter Squadron Three Two (VF-...
Mediterranean Sea (Nov. 02, 2004) A Sailor, assigned to the "Swordsmen" of Fighter Squadron Three Two (VF-32), cleans the canopy of an F-14B Tomcat prior to night flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircr... More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Christopher Walker prepares to pull the ar...
Mediterranean Sea (Nov. 02, 2004) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Christopher Walker assigned to the Swordsmen of Fighter Squadron Three Two (VF-32), prepares to pull the arming pin on an AIM-9X (Advanced Sidewinde... More
Landing Signal Officers (LSO) give directions to an S-3B Viking assign...
Mediterranean Sea (Nov. 02, 2004) Landing Signal Officers (LSO) give directions to an S-3B Viking assigned to the "Checkmates" of Sea Control Squadron Two Two (VS-22), while making an arrested landing aboard th... More
An EA-6B Prowler assign to the �Zappers� of Electronic Attack Squadron...
Mediterranean Sea (Nov. 09, 2004) An EA-6B Prowler assign to the Zappers of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Zero (VAQ-130) points its nose skyward shortly after launching from the Nimitz-class aircraft car... More
Flight deck personnel position an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the �Guns...
Mediterranean Sea (Nov. 09, 2004) Flight deck personnel position an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Fighter Attack Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) for launch aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). ... More
An F/A-18C Hornet accelerates down the catapult as it launches from th...
Arabian Sea (Nov. 15, 2004) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Raging Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Seven (VFA-37), accelerates down the catapult as it launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier ... More
An F/A-18C Hornet taxis over the flight deck while preparing to launch...
Arabian Sea (Nov. 15, 2004) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Raging Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Seven (VFA-37), taxis over the flight deck while preparing to launch from the flight deck aboard the... More
The superstructure aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry ...
Arabian Sea (Nov. 15, 2004) The superstructure aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman is reduced to a silhouette during a sunset in the Arabian Sea. Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing Th... More
nformation Technician 1st Class Allen Schneider and Chief Boatswain's ...
Arabian Sea (Nov. 16, 2004) Information Technician 1st Class Allen Schneider and Chief Boatswain's Mate Charles Phillips are surrounded by a sea of empty shells after participating in a small arms live fire exe... More
Lt. Ben Cipperly assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit S...
Arabian Sea (Nov. 16, 2004) Lt. Ben Cipperly assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Six (EODMU-6), Detachment Ten, loads an ammunition clip into a 9mm handgun prior to a small arms live fire exerci... More
Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Pat Altman assigned to Explosive Ordna...
Arabian Sea (Nov. 16, 2004) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Pat Altman assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Six (EODMU-6), Detachment Ten, conducts a final check on his gear prior to a small arms... More
Photographer's Mate Airman Kristopher Wilson takes a photograph of the...
Arabian Gulf (Nov. 18, 2004) Photographer's Mate Airman Kristopher Wilson takes a photograph of the flight deck from the signal bridge aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Trum... More
Marine Sgt. Joe Bartolomey scans the horizon while manning the starboa...
Persian Gulf (Dec. 04, 2004) Marine Sgt. Joe Bartolomey scans the horizon while manning the starboard M-240G machine gun watch under the shadow of the island aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S... More
A catapult shooter braces himself from jet exhaust after giving the cl...
Persian Gulf (Dec. 09, 2004) A catapult shooter braces himself from jet exhaust after giving the clear to launch signal to an S-3B Viking, assigned to the "Checkmates" of Sea Control Squadron Two Two (VS-22), a... More
An F-14B Tomcat prepares for an arrested landing aboard the Nimitz-cla...
Persian Gulf (Dec. 24, 2004) An F-14B Tomcat, assigned to the Swordsmen of Fighter Squadron Three Two (VF-32), prepares for an arrested landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN ... More
A streaking bullet and a burst of flame erupt from the barrel of a 9mm...
Persian Gulf (Jan. 11, 2005) A streaking bullet and a burst of flame erupt from the barrel of a 9mm handgun as Torpedoman's Mate 1st Class Sabrina Anderson participates in a small weapons qualification aboard t... More
An empty shell casing ejects from the chamber of a 9mm Beretta handgun...
Persian Gulf (Jan. 11, 2005) An empty shell casing ejects from the chamber of a 9mm Beretta handgun as Photographer's Mate Airman Gregory Pierot participates in a small weapons qualification aboard USS Harry S.... More
Aviation Ordnancemen prepare to load 500-pound laser guided bombs (GBU...
Persian Gulf (Jan. 12, 2005) Aviation Ordnancemen, assigned to the "Swordsmen" of Fighter Squadron Three Two (VF-32), prepare to load 500-pound laser guided bombs (GBU-12) onto weapon pylons under an F-14B Tomc... More
An F/A-18C Hornet drops an inert MK-82 general purpose bomb towards th...
Persian Gulf (Jan. 15, 2005) An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105), drops an inert MK-82 general purpose bomb towards the wake of the Nimitz-class a... More
Sailors take aim at their targets during a small arms qualification ab...
Persian Gulf (Jan. 19, 2005) Sailors take aim at their targets during a small arms qualification aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) is embarked... More
An F-14B Tomcat sits on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircra...
Persian Gulf (Jan. 20, 2005) An F-14B Tomcat, assigned to the "Swordsmen" of Fighter Squadron Three Two (VF-32), sits on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) dur... More
An F/A-18A+ Hornet prepares to be launched from the flight deck aboard...
Persian Gulf (Jan. 21, 2005) An F/A-18A+ Hornet, assigned to the "Silver Eagles" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron One One Five (VMFA-115), prepares to be launched from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class a... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
Persian Gulf (Feb. 01, 2005) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Seven (VFA-37) launches off of the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (C... More
A Sailor fires a .12-gauge shotgun while shooting skeet from the forec...
Persian Gulf (Feb. 06, 2005) A Sailor fires a .12-gauge shotgun while shooting skeet from the forecastle during a holiday routine aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Maso... More
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Robert Jackson launches a clay pigeon as anoth...
Persian Gulf (Feb. 06, 2005) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Robert Jackson launches a clay pigeon as another Sailor takes aim with a .12-gauge shotgun, while shooting skeet from the forecastle during a holiday routine... More
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Robert Jackson pulls a gun swab out of the tur...
Persian Gulf (Feb. 07, 2005) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Robert Jackson pulls a gun swab out of the turret of the MK-45 5-in./54-cal. lightweight gun while cleaning the gun system on the forecastle aboard the guide... More
Seaman Amanda Blauvelt, right, mans the helm of the guided missile des...
Persian Gulf (Feb. 07, 2005) Seaman Amanda Blauvelt, right, mans the helm of the guided missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) while Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Chase Boatmon watches the ship's course from the bri... More
The guided missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) underway in the Persia...
Persian Gulf (Feb. 08, 2005) The guided missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) underway in the Persian Gulf. Mason is conducting operations in the Persian Gulf as a part of Destroyer Squadron Two Six (DESRON 26) ... More
The guided missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) underway in the Persia...
Persian Gulf (Feb. 08, 2005) The guided missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) underway in the Persian Gulf. Mason is conducting operations in the Persian Gulf as a part of Destroyer Squadron Two Six (DESRON 26) ... More
The amphibious transport dock ship USS Duluth (LPD 6), left, and the M...
Persian Gulf (Feb. 12, 2005) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Duluth (LPD 6), left, and the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) conduct an underway replenishment ... More
Airman Shannon Godette visually inspects the jet intake of an F-14B To...
Persian Gulf (Feb. 14, 2005) Airman Shannon Godette, a plane captain assigned to the "Swordsmen" of Fighter Squadron Three Two (VF-32), visually inspects the jet intake of an F-14B Tomcat during pre-flight chec... More
Airman Recruit Adam Lindley loads 9mm rounds into a clip during prepar...
Persian Gulf (Mar. 11, 2005) Airman Recruit Adam Lindley loads 9mm rounds into a clip during preparations for a live-fire small arms qualification held aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Trum... More
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Joel Read, left, observes as Boatswain's Ma...
Persian Gulf (Mar. 13, 2005) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Joel Read, left, observes as Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Brad Westlye, center-left, mans the helm of a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat during a man overboard dr... More
An F/A-18A+ Hornet drops two inert 500 pound Mk-82 general purpose bom...
Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 29, 2005) An F/A-18A+ Hornet, assigned to the "Silver Eagles" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron One One Five (VMFA-115), drops two inert 500 pound Mk-82 general purpose bombs onto a targ... More
Clouds of water vapor rush over the swept-wings of an F-14B Tomcat whi...
Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 30, 2005) Clouds of water vapor rush over the swept-wings of an F-14B Tomcat, assigned to the "Swordsmen" of Fighter Squadron Three Two (VF-32), while performing a high-speed fly-by of U... More
An HH-60H Seahawk fires flares during an air power demonstration.
Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 30, 2005) An HH-60H Seahawk, assigned to the "Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Seven (HS-7) fires flares during an air power demonstration performed by the squadrons of ... More
Photographer's Mate Airman Kristopher Wilson stands victorious in fron...
Atlantic Ocean (Apr. 11, 2005) Photographer's Mate Airman Kristopher "The Appalachian Assassin" Wilson stands victorious in front of a crowd of over 3000 Sailors and Marines after knocking out Photographer's Ma... More