United States Coast Guard photo - VBSS training
GULF OF ADEN - U.S. Coast Guard Machinery Technician 1st Class William Porter, from maritime safety and security team 91104 climbs a caving ladder during visit, board, search, and seizure training aboard guided... More
United States Coast Guard photo - VBSS training
GULF OF ADEN - U.S. Coast Guard Machinery Technician 2nd Class Jason Taylor, from maritime safety and security team 91104 climbs a caving ladder during visit, board, search, and seizure training aboard guided-m... More
United States Coast Guard photo - VBSS training
Members of the visit, board, search, and seizure team and U.S. Coast Guard maritime safety and security team 91104 conduct a boarding operation on a skiff near guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) Sept. 1, ... More
U.S. Coast Guard Senior Chief Maritime Enforcement
U.S. Coast Guard Senior Chief Maritime Enforcement Specialist Gustavo Tirado conducts basic visit, board, search and seizure training to members of the multinational force participating in PANAMAX 2011 at the V... More
A U.S. sailor assigned to the amphibious transport
A U.S. sailor assigned to the amphibious transport dock landing ship USS Green Bay's (LPD 20) visit, board, search and seizure team, departs the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) after conducti... More
Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Kevin Staples, from
Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Kevin Staples, from St. Louis, Mo., participates in visit, board, search and seizure training aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). ... More
Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) John Suchniak,
Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) John Suchniak, from Bensalem, Pa., conducts visit, board, search and seizure training with service members from the Maldivian Coast Guard aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-... More
VBSS training - Defense imagery management operations center
A double exposure of Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) during a brief after visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training. VBSS trainings increase members’... More
151120-N-NT265-018 WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 20,
151120-N-NT265-018 WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 20, 2015) – Lt. j.g. Matthew Jones leads a boarding team while conducting Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-mi... More
160215-N-XT273-111 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 15, 2016)
160215-N-XT273-111 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 15, 2016) Sailors aboard USS Ross (DDG 71) conduct visit, board, search and seizure training in the Mediterranean Sea Feb. 15, 2016. Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guide... More
161018-N-MW990-088 CHANGI NAVAL BASE (October 18, 2016)
161018-N-MW990-088 CHANGI NAVAL BASE (October 18, 2016) Navy and Marine Corps officers from amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) observe over-the-horizon harpoon block 1-C missiles during a tour... More
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon (FRP), wait to board an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) before launching for vessel Visit, Board... More
190220-N-WI365-3060 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2019) –
190220-N-WI365-3060 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2019) – Seaman Darius Smith, from Sweeney, Texas, climbs a cable ladder from the boat deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a Visit, Bo... More
190614-N-WI365-1060 CORAL SEA (June 14, 2019) – A CH-53E
190614-N-WI365-1060 CORAL SEA (June 14, 2019) – A CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship US... More
191113-N-MD802-1304 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 13, 2019) Members
191113-N-MD802-1304 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 13, 2019) Members of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) prepare a hook ladder during VBSS training.... More
Sailors assigned to the visit, board, search, and seizure
Sailors assigned to the visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce practice live-fire drills on the ship's fantail. Ponce is part of the Kearsarge Amphibio... More
Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile
Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) participate in visit, board, search and seizure training. John S. McCain is on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of op... More
Sonar Technician (Surface) Jeffrey Hess, from Jackson,
Sonar Technician (Surface) Jeffrey Hess, from Jackson, Mich., conducts visit, board, search and seizure training with service members from the Maldivian Coast Guard aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-m... More
151120-N-NT265-018 WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 20,
151120-N-NT265-018 WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 20, 2015) – Lt. j.g. leads a boarding team while conducting Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroye... More
160215-N-XT273-223 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 15, 2016)
160215-N-XT273-223 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 15, 2016) Sailors aboard USS Ross (DDG 71) conduct visit, board, search and seizure training in the Mediterranean Sea Feb. 15, 2016. Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guide... More
161018-N-MW990-164 CHANGI NAVAL BASE (October 18, 2016)
161018-N-MW990-164 CHANGI NAVAL BASE (October 18, 2016) Sailors stationed with Surface Warfare Detachment 2 deployed with littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) practice self-defense tactics for visit board ... More
Capt. Joshua Winters and Sgt. Connor Mooney sit in
Capt. Joshua Winters and Sgt. Connor Mooney sit in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) before launching for vessel Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training, June 15, 2017. ... More
190220-N-WI365-3093 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2019) –
190220-N-WI365-3093 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2019) – Seaman Cody Landry, from East Hartford, Conn., climbs a cable ladder from the boat deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a Visi... More
190614-N-WI365-1114 CORAL SEA (June 14, 2019) – Marines
190614-N-WI365-1114 CORAL SEA (June 14, 2019) – Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) disembark from a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), on th... More
191113-N-MD802-1333 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 13, 2019) Sonar
191113-N-MD802-1333 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 13, 2019) Sonar Technician 2nd Class Jeramy Spivey, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99),... More
Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) John Suchniak,
Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) John Suchniak, from Bensalem, Pa., allows service members from the Maldivian Coast Guard to examine a shepherd’s hook as a part of visit, board, search and seizure train... More
160215-N-XT273-283 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 15, 2016)
160215-N-XT273-283 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 15, 2016) Sailors aboard USS Ross (DDG 71) conduct visit, board, search and seizure training in the Mediterranean Sea Feb. 15, 2016. Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guide... More
161018-N-MW990-172 CHANGI NAVAL BASE (October 18, 2016)
161018-N-MW990-172 CHANGI NAVAL BASE (October 18, 2016) Petty Officer 1st Class Paul Lin and Lt. Keaton Kovatch stationed with Surface Warfare Detachment 2 deployed with littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4... More
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon (FRP) exit an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) after conducting vessel Visit, Board, Search and S... More
190116-N-AT530-0118 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
190116-N-AT530-0118 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Jan. 16, 2019) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Jonathan Azcanio climbs a ladder during visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training aboard the Whidbey Isl... More
190220-N-WI365-3097 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2019) –
190220-N-WI365-3097 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2019) – Seaman Cody Landry, from East Hartford, Conn., climbs a cable ladder from the boat deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a Visi... More
190614-N-WI365-1256 CORAL SEA (June 14, 2019) – A CH-53E
190614-N-WI365-1256 CORAL SEA (June 14, 2019) – A CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ash... More
191113-N-MD802-1368 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 13, 2019) Logistics
191113-N-MD802-1368 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 13, 2019) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class William Aponte, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG... More
Lt. Brandon Blackford, from San Jose, Calif., discusses
Lt. Brandon Blackford, from San Jose, Calif., discusses visit, board, search and seizure procedures with members of the Maldivian Coast Guard aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Rodn... More
160215-N-XT273-298 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 15, 2016)
160215-N-XT273-298 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 15, 2016) Sailors aboard USS Ross (DDG 71) conduct visit, board, search and seizure training in the Mediterranean Sea Feb. 15, 2016. Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guide... More
Staff Sgt. Abel Contreras, communications chief with
Staff Sgt. Abel Contreras, communications chief with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon (FRP), waits to board an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)... More
190220-N-WI365-3113 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2019) –
190220-N-WI365-3113 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2019) – Seaman Cody Landry, from East Hartford, Conn., climbs a cable ladder from the boat deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a Visi... More
190614-N-WI365-1325 CORAL SEA (June 14, 2019) – Marines
190614-N-WI365-1325 CORAL SEA (June 14, 2019) – Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participate in a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training exercise on the boat deck of the amphibiou... More
191113-N-MD802-1393 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 13, 2019)
191113-N-MD802-1393 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 13, 2019) Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Amanda Parker, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (D... More
Maldivian Coast Guard service members practice visit,
Maldivian Coast Guard service members practice visit, board, search and seizure procedures with Sailors aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60). Rodney M. Davis,... More
160215-N-XT273-419 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 15, 2016)
160215-N-XT273-419 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 15, 2016) Sailors aboard USS Ross (DDG 71) conduct visit, board, search and seizure training in the Mediterranean Sea Feb. 15, 2016. Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guide... More
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon (FRP), wait to board an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) before launching for vessel Visit, Board... More
190614-N-WI365-1344 CORAL SEA (June 14, 2019) – Marines
190614-N-WI365-1344 CORAL SEA (June 14, 2019) – Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participate in a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training exercise on the flight deck of the amphibi... More
191113-N-MD802-1429 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 13, 2019) Members
191113-N-MD802-1429 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 13, 2019) Members of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), participate in VBSS training on the aft-mi... More
Maldivian Coast Guard service members practice using
Maldivian Coast Guard service members practice using a shepherd’s hook while conducting visit, board, search and seizure training with Sailors aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Rod... More
160215-N-XT273-701 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 15, 2016)
160215-N-XT273-701 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 15, 2016) Sailors aboard USS Ross (DDG 71) conduct visit, board, search and seizure training in the Mediterranean Sea Feb. 15, 2016. Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guide... More
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon (FRP) board an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) before launching for vessel Visit, Board, Search ... More
190614-N-WI365-1428 CORAL SEA (June 14, 2019) – A Marine
190614-N-WI365-1428 CORAL SEA (June 14, 2019) – A Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participate in a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training exercise on the flight deck of the amphib... More
191113-N-MD802-1545 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 13, 2019) Gas
191113-N-MD802-1545 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 13, 2019) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Michael Beal, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the guided-missile destro... More
Maldivian Coast Guard service members depart the Oliver
Maldivian Coast Guard service members depart the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60) in the ship’s rigid-hull inflatable boat after conducting visit, board, search and ... More
160215-N-XT273-803 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 15, 2016)
160215-N-XT273-803 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 15, 2016) Sailors aboard USS Ross (DDG 71) conduct visit, board, search and seizure training in the Mediterranean Sea Feb. 15, 2016. Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guide... More
Cpl. Joachim Schock, a reconnaissance Marine with the
Cpl. Joachim Schock, a reconnaissance Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon (FRP), waits to board an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) be... More
190614-N-WI365-1823 CORAL SEA (June 14, 2019) – Marines
190614-N-WI365-1823 CORAL SEA (June 14, 2019) – Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) head to the flight deck after a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training exercise on the boat deck o... More
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon (FRP) board an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) before launching for vessel Visit, Board, Search ... More
180825-N-YJ378-0122 TRINCOMALEE, SRI LANKA (Aug. 25,
180825-N-YJ378-0122 TRINCOMALEE, SRI LANKA (Aug. 25, 2018) Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Johnathon Holbrook, native of Sacramento, Calif., and member of the visit, board, search and seizure team... More
180825-N-YJ378-0125 TRINCOMALEE, SRI LANKA (Aug. 25,
180825-N-YJ378-0125 TRINCOMALEE, SRI LANKA (Aug. 25, 2018) Sailors assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure team (VBSS) aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), conduct... More
180825-N-YJ378-0368 TRINCOMALEE, SRI LANKA (Aug. 25,
180825-N-YJ378-0368 TRINCOMALEE, SRI LANKA (Aug. 25, 2018) Sailors assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure team (VBSS) aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), prepare... More
180825-N-YJ378-0398 TRINCOMALEE, SRI LANKA (Aug. 25,
180825-N-YJ378-0398 TRINCOMALEE, SRI LANKA (Aug. 25, 2018) Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Trevor Pace, trains Electronics Technician Seaman Cesar Juarez during a simulated visit, board, search and seizure exercise (VB... More