The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts flight operations as...
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 20, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts flight operations as the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile destroyer USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) steams along side. Nimitz is deployed in... More
Security Watch on board Theodore Roosevelt
At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt A Sailor stands a security watch on the ship's flight deck during a Suez Canal transit. Visable throught the haze is the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). The ... More
Two MH-60S Seahawks, from the Predators of Helicopter Sea Combat Squad...
ARABIAN SEA (Apr. 14, 2007) Two MH-60S Seahawks, from the "Predators" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, fly near USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during a replenishment at sea between USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) and... More
USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) maneuvers near USS George Washington (CVN 73)
At sea with USS George Washington The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) maneuvers near USS George Washington (CVN 73) at sunset. Washington is conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX)... More
During the Battle Group Inport Exercise (BGIE) Operation Specialist 2n...
Aboard USS Vella Gulf During the Battle Group Inport Exercise (BGIE) Operation Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Juracka checks for hostile and friendly contacts in a virtual combat environment. The weeklong BGIE is... More
Navigation Team aboard CG 72, operation Enduring Freedom
At sea aboard USS Vella Gulf Quartermaster 1st Class William Pomeroy (right) plots the ship's course as Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Derek Robinson (left) stands by to assist. Both members of the navigation team... More
The Military Sealift Command ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) conducts a ref...
At sea with USS George Washington The Military Sealift Command ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) conducts a refueling at sea and vertical replenishment at sea with the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). T... More
During the Battle Group Inport Exercise (BGIE) Lt. William Neiger, wea...
Aboard USS Vella Gulf During the Battle Group Inport Exercise (BGIE) Lt. William Neiger, weapons officer aboard USS Vella Gulf, checks for hostile and friendly contacts in a virtual combat environment with Vice... More
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Cooper, assigned to the Aegis ...
At sea aboard USS Vella Gulf Operations Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Cooper, assigned to the Aegis cruiser USS Vella Gulf, stands aft lookout watch during a high-line transfer with the German Bremen class friga... More
Navy SCAT team takes position aboard CG 72
At sea aboard USS Vella Gulf A Small Caliber Action Team (SCAT) mans the forward .50 cal guns while the ship approaches the motor vessel Lina. Vella Gulf conducted a non-compliant boarding of the suspected Ira... More
USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) - A navy ship in the middle of the ocean
At sea with USS Vella Gulf USS Vella Gulf steams off the starboard side of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during an "Air Power" demonstration. The guided missile cruiser and aircraft carrier are part of Comma... More
CG 72 Passes the aircraft carrier CVN 71
At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt The U.S. Navy guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) passes off the starboard side of the aircraft carrier, during ammunition off-load operations between the Roosevel... More
Seahawk helicopters fly in formation over USS Vella Gulf (CG 72).
At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt A HH-60H, left, and a SH-60F, right, Seahawk helicopters assigned to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron One One (HS-11) along with USS Vella Gulf (CG ... More
USS Roosevelt - F-14 maintenance
At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt A Plane Captain from the "Diamondbacks" of Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VF-102) performs maintenance on an F-14 "Tomcat" , as the USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) pulls alongside. ... More
A Sailor from Vella Gulf enjoys a day of golf.
USS Vella Gulf A Sailor from Vella Gulf enjoys a day of golf on the famous "Big Blue Monster" course at the Doral County Club in Miami, Fla. The Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser is homeported in Norfolk, Va., and ... More
The US Navy (USN) TICONDEROGA CLASS: Guided Missile Cruiser (AEGIS) US...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Uss Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) Scene Camera Operato... More
USS Vella Gulf - at sea, operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom (Jan. 24, 2002) The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) pulls along side USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Guided missile cruisers perform primarily in a Battle Force role.... More
Polish Sailors watch as the guided missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71)...
Gdynia Harbor, Poland (Jun. 05, 2003) Polish Sailors watch as the guided missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) pulls along side the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) prior to the start of Baltops 2003... More
Signalman 3rd Class Cullen Braxton communicates with the German oiler ...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 08, 2003) Signalman 3rd Class Cullen Braxton assigned to the Ticonderoga class, guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), communicates with the German oiler FGS Rhoen (A 1443), using signa... More
A cloud of propellant-gas discharge is expelled from the 5-inch gun ab...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 09, 2003) A cloud of propellant-gas discharge is expelled from the 5-inch gun aboard the aegis cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during the annual maritime exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 20... More
Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Corey Lightfoot assigned t...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 09, 2003) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Corey Lightfoot assigned to the Proud Warriors of Light Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Forty Two (HSL-42) tracks a surface contact via A... More
Members of the Vessel Boarding Search and Seizure (VBSS) team from the...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 09, 2003) Members of the Vessel Boarding Search and Seizure (VBSS) team from the Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) depart for a training exercise aboard the Russia... More
The start-up signal is given to an MH-60B Seahawk helicopter assigned ...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 09, 2003) The start-up signal is given to an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Proud Warriors of Light Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Forty Two (HSL-42). The helicopters are aboard ... More
Seaman Apprentice Calais Thamous reports a surface contact as he stand...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 09, 2003) Seaman Apprentice Calais Thamous reports a surface contact as he stands the starboard lookout watch aboard the aegis cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during the annual maritime exercise... More
Members of the Vessel Boarding Search and Seizure (VBSS) team from the...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 09, 2003) Members of the Vessel Boarding Search and Seizure (VBSS) team from the Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) depart for a training exercise aboard the Russia... More
The aegis cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72)
Baltic Sea (Jun. 09, 2003) The aegis cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) sails in the Baltic Sea during the annual maritime exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2003. The United States and 12 other nations are part... More
A member of Vessel Boarding Search and Seizure (VBSS) team from the ae...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 09, 2003) A member of Vessel Boarding Search and Seizure (VBSS) team from the aegis cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) takes a turn boarding a RHIB boat to conduct operations during the annual mari... More
German Navy ship FGS Lubeck (F 214) and Russian Navy ship RFS Nastoych...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 09, 2003) German Navy ship FGS Lubeck (F 214) and Russian Navy ship RFS Nastoychivyy sail in formation behind the U.S. Navys Aegis cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during exercise Baltic Operatio... More
Crewmembers assigned to the Aegis-class cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72)...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 11, 2003) Crewmembers assigned to the Ticonderoga class cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) conduct a small arms exercise during the annual maritime exercise Baltic Operations 2003 (BALTOPS 2003). ... More
Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Heath Moore tracks a subma...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 11, 2003) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Heath Moore assigned to the Proud Warriors of Light Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Forty Two (HSL-42) DET 9 tracks a submarine contact ... More
Sailors launch a killer tomato prior to executing a small arms trainin...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 11, 2003) Sailors launch a "killer tomato" prior to executing a small arms training exercise aboard the Ticonderoga class cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during the annual maritime exercise Balt... More
A chock and chain crew, part of the flight deck team aboard the Aegis ...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 12, 2003) A chock and chain crew, part of the flight deck team aboard the Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) prepare to secure a Russian Helix KA-27 helicopter aboa... More
A chock and chain crew, part of the flight deck team aboard the Aegis ...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 12, 2003) A chock and chain crew, part of the flight deck team aboard the Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) remains in a ready position while a Russian Helix KA-27... More
The Vessel Boarding Search and Seizure (VBSS) team from the Aegis crui...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 12, 2003) The Vessel Boarding Search and Seizure (VBSS) team from the Ticonderoga class cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), approaches on a German Bremen class frigate FGS Lubeck (F 214) to conduct... More
The Russian Helix KA-27 helicopter launches off the flight deck of USS...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 12, 2003) The Russian Helix KA-27 helicopter launches off the flight deck of USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during the annual maritime exercise Baltic Operations 2003 (BALTOPS). The United States and ... More
The Vessel Boarding Search and Seizure (VBSS) team from the Aegis clas...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 12, 2003) The Vessel Boarding Search and Seizure (VBSS) team from the Ticonderoga class, guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) departs on a training exercise with the German Bremen clas... More
Sailors aboard the Aegis class, guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 12, 2003) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga class, guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) heave on a stanchion line to receive the fuel line during the underway replenishment with the Germa... More
A member of the Vessel Boarding Search and Seizure (VBSS) team from th...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 12, 2003) A member of the Vessel Boarding Search and Seizure (VBSS) team from the Ticonderoga class, guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) boards a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB), th... More
Lt. Cmdr. Ed Devinney, Executive Officer of the Aegis class, guided mi...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 13, 2003) Lt. Cmdr. Ed Devinney, Executive Officer of the Ticonderoga class, guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) is given a tour by the Lt. Cmdr. Jon Wikingsson, Executive Officer of ... More
A Swedish Officer assigned to fast patrol boat HSwMS Norrkoping (R 13...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 13, 2003) A Swedish Officer assigned to fast patrol boat HSwMS Norrkoping (R 131), observes the Ticonderoga class, guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) and the German oiler FGS Rhoen ... More
A Finish Rauma-class fast patrol boat, steams along side the Aegis cla...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 13, 2003) A Finish Rauma-class fast patrol boat, steams along side the Ticonderoga class, guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) in the Baltic Sea during the annual maritime exercise Bal... More
A Russian SU-24 Fencer fighter jet flies above the Aegis class, guided...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 14, 2003) A Russian SU-24 Fencer fighter jet flies above the Ticonderoga class, guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during the annual maritime exercise Baltic Operations 2003 (BALTOPS... More
Flight deck crewmembers assigned to the Aegis cruiser USS Vella Gulf (...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 15, 2003) Flight deck crewmembers assigned to the Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) refuel the Russian KA-27 Helix helicopter on the ships flight deck during the a... More
Gas Turbine Systems Technician 3rd Class Richard Lawton monitors the p...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 16, 2003) Gas Turbine Systems Technician 3rd Class Richard Lawton monitors the propulsion local control console (PLCC) in main engine room two aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (... More
The Arleigh Burke-class, guided missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71), s...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 17, 2003) The Arleigh Burke-class, guided missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71), steams through the Baltic Sea while the British oiler RFA Orange Leaf (A 110) conducts underway replenishment with... More
Crewmembers assigned to the Swedish fast patrol boat HSwMS Norrkoping ...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 17, 2003) Crewmembers assigned to the Swedish fast patrol boat HSwMS Norrkoping (R 131), observe the underway replenishment evolution while visiting aboard the Ticonderoga class, guided missile... More
A German fighter jet Panavia Tornado GR.Mk 1, flies over the Aegis cla...
Baltic Sea (Jun. 17, 2003) A German fighter jet Panavia Tornado GR.Mk 1, flies over the Ticonderoga class, guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during the annual maritime exercise Baltic Operations 200... More
The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) is conducting the Ta...
Atlantic Ocean (Oct. 25, 2003) The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) is conducting the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) exercise in the Atlantic Ocean. U. S. Navy photo by Photographer'... More
The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) underway with the ca...
Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 28, 2004) The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) underway with the carrier strike group (CSG) assigned to USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Norfolk, Va.-based nuclear powered ... More
The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) jo...
Mediterranean Sea (Feb. 01, 2004) The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) joins USS George Washington (CVN 73) and Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) as they transit the Strait of Gibral... More
The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) maneuvers after a Re...
Mediterranean Sea (Feb. 03, 2004) The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) maneuvers after a Refueling At Sea (RAS) with USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Norfolk, Va.- based Vella Gulf and Washingt... More
The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) heels to port while ...
Mediterranean Sea (Feb. 03, 2004) The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) heels to port while making a starboard turn prior to conducting a Refueling At Sea (RAS) with USS George Washington (CVN 73). ... More
The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) heads to sea followi...
Souda Bay, Crete, Greece (Feb. 10, 2004) The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) heads to sea following a brief port visit. USS Vella Gulf is home ported in Norfolk, Va. and is currently on a schedul... More
The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) maneuvers aft of the...
Mediterranean Sea (Feb. 15, 2004) The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) maneuvers aft of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Both Norfolk, Va. based ships are on a r... More
The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) pulls along side of ...
Gulf of Aden (Feb. 21, 2004) The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) pulls along side of USS George Washington (CVN 73) to transfer passengers using a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) while operating... More
The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) and the Canadian Na...
Indian Ocean (Feb. 21, 2004) The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) and the Canadian Navy Halifax-class patrol frigate HMCS Toronto (FFH 333), follow close behind USS George Washington (CVN 73) after... More
USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) turns starboard and away from USNS Supply (T-AO...
Indian Ocean (Feb. 27, 2004) The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) turns starboard and away from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) after conducting an... More
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Suppl...
Indian Ocean (Feb. 27, 2004) The Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) provides replenishment operations with the guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), and nucl... More
USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), right, and the guided missile cruiser USS Vella...
Indian Ocean (Feb. 27, 2004) The guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), right, and the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) begin their approach on the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast comb... More
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) underway replenishment oiler USNS J...
Arabian Gulf (Mar. 06, 2004) The Military Sealift Command (MSC) underway replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) refuels the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during a replenishment at sea... More
An MH-60S Knighthawk assigned to the
Arabian Gulf (Mar. 06, 2004) An MH-60S Knighthawk assigned to the "Chargers" of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Six (HC-6), Detachment 4, delivers cargo to USS George Washington (CVN 73). Operating close by... More
The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) pu...
Arabian Gulf (Mar. 06, 2004) The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) pulls along side of USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a vertical replenishment. The Norfolk, Va. based nuclea... More
Crewmembers assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG ...
Arabian Gulf (Mar. 10, 2004) Crewmembers assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) transport passengers returning from the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in ... More
Crewmembers assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG ...
Arabian Gulf (Mar. 30, 2004) Crewmembers assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) raise a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) after transporting passengers to the nuclear powered aircraft car... More
Crewmembers aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) receive a Rigid Hull...
Arabian Gulf (Apr. 14, 2004) Crewmembers aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) receive a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) sent from the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during a passenger transfer... More
Crewmembers aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) receive a Rigid Hull...
Arabian Gulf (Apr. 14, 2004) Crewmembers aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) receive a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) sent from the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during a passenger transfer... More
Crewmembers assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG ...
Arabian Gulf (Apr. 19, 2004) Crewmembers assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) transports passengers to the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in a Rigid Hul... More
The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) fires a Close-In Wea...
Arabian Gulf (Apr. 20, 2004) The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) fires a Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) during training exercise. Vella Gulf is assigned to the USS George Washington (CVN 73) Carri... More
Crewmembers assigned to USS George Washington (CVN 73) visit the guide...
Arabian Gulf (Apr. 20, 2004) Crewmembers assigned to USS George Washington (CVN 73) visit the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) to fire an M-60 rifle from the bridge during a training exercise. Vell... More
Crewmembers assigned to the Deck Department lower a Rigid Hull Inflata...
Arabian Gulf (Apr. 20, 2004) Crewmembers assigned to the Deck Department lower a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) during a man overboard drill aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). Vella Gu... More
Crewmembers assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG ...
Arabian Gulf (Apr. 21, 2004) Crewmembers assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) load passengers into a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) for transfer to the aircraft carrier USS George Wa... More
Ships assigned o the USS George Washington Strike Group cruise in form...
Arabian Gulf (Jun. 03, 2004) USS George Washington (CVN 73), guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), Military Sealift Command (MSC) Supply-class fast attack support ship ... More
The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) st...
Arabian Gulf (Jun. 03, 2004) The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) steams alongside USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a strike group photo formation while operating in the Arab... More
The guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) and the cruiser USS...
Arabian Gulf (Jun. 03, 2004) The guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) and the cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) steam alongside USS George Washington (CVN 73) while participating in a strike group photo,... More
Ships assigned to the USS George Washington Strike Group sail in forma...
Arabian Gulf (Jun. 03, 2004) USS George Washington (CVN 73), guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), Military Sealift Command (MSC) Supply-class fast attack support ship ... More
Ships assigned to the USS George Washington Strike Group sail in forma...
Arabian Gulf (Jun. 03, 2004) USS George Washington (CVN 73), guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), Military Sealift Command (MSC) Supply-class fast attack support ship ... More
Crew members from guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) operat...
Arabian Gulf (Jun. 07, 2004) Crew members from guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) operate a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to pick up Sailors and mail for transport from USS George Washington (CVN... More
An MH-60S Knighthawk transports supplies from the Military Sealift Com...
Arabian Gulf (Jun. 09, 2004) An MH-60S Knighthawk assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Six (HC-6), Det. 6, transports supplies from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat suppl... More
he guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) maneuvers to receive ...
Arabian Gulf (Jun. 18, 2004) The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) maneuvers to receive personnel from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) by Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat ... More
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) oiler USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) conduct...
Arabian Gulf (Jun. 30, 2004) The Military Sealift Command (MSC) oiler USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) conducts and underway replenishment with the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) after completing operations... More
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) oiler USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) conduct...
Arabian Gulf (Jun. 30, 2004) The Military Sealift Command (MSC) oiler USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) conducts an underway replenishment with the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) following operations with US... More
Sailors of the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) �man the ...
Naval Station Norfolk, Va., (Jul. 26, 2004) Sailors of the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) man the rails as the ship pulls pierside at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., completing a six-month deployment... More
The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) departs Naval Statio...
Norfolk, Va. (May. 17, 2006) The guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) departs Naval Station Norfolk in support of the 34th annual maritime exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS 2006). BALTOPS will includ... More
The Commanding Officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (C...
Atlantic Ocean (May. 22, 2006) The Commanding Officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), Capt. Steve Davis welcomes Mr. Johan Aarden safely aboard. Aarden was one of the two men rescued from ... More
US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CTM2 Jason Heinen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More
A sailboat rides low at the bow with torn sails on the main deck and b...
Atlantic Ocean (May. 22, 2006) A sailboat rides low at the bow with torn sails on the main deck and broken rigging. Its two-man Dutch crew were rescued by the U.S. NavyUs guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (... More
A port bow view of Dutch personal sailboat found stranded by the US Na...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CTM2 Jason Heinen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More
A rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from the Norfolk-based guided miss...
Atlantic Ocean (May. 22, 2006) A rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from the Norfolk-based guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) returns to a disabled sailboat after rescuing two Dutch crew members. Vell... More
A rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from the guided-missile cruiser US...
Atlantic Ocean (May. 22, 2006) A rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) prepares to come alongside the ship with two Dutch crewmen rescued from a sailboat in di... More
Tugboats escort the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) as i...
Norfolk, Va. (Jan. 05, 2007) Tugboats escort the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) as it departs Naval Station Norfolk. Vella Gulf is part of the Bataan Expeditionary Strike group (ESG), which is de... More
Sailors aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) man t...
Norfolk, Va. (Jan. 05, 2007) Sailors aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) man the rails as the ship get underway from Naval Station Norfolk. Vella Gulf is part of the Bataan Expeditionary St... More
A tugboat assist the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) as ...
Norfolk, Va. (Jan. 05, 2007) A tugboat assist the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) as the ship deploys from Naval Station Norfolk. Vella Gulf is deploying with the Bataan Expeditionary Strike group... More
Family and friends watch as the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf ...
Norfolk, Va. (Jan. 05, 2007) Family and friends watch as the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) as the ship prepares to deploy from Naval Station Norfolk. Vella Gulf will deploy with the Bataan Exped... More
Sailors remove rat guards as the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf...
Norfolk, Va. (Jan. 05, 2007) Sailors remove rat guards as the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) prepares to get underway from Naval Station Norfolk. The guided missile cruiser is part of the Bataan ... More
Family and friends say good-bye to their loved ones aboard the guided ...
Norfolk, Va. (Jan. 05, 2007) Family and friends say good-bye to their loved ones aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) as the ship prepares to deploy from Naval Station Norfolk. Vella Gulf is... More
A Marine assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) views the Fr...
Suez Canal (Jan. 30, 2007) A Marine assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) views the Friendship Bridge as amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) passes underneath during the Bataan Expeditionary S... More
Guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) and USS John C. Stennis ...
ARABIAN SEA (Mar. 24, 2007) Guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) and USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) transfer supplies and fuel from Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-... More
An MH-60S Seahawk, from the Predators of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadro...
ARABIAN SEA (Apr. 14, 2007) An MH-60S Seahawk, from the "Predators" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, flies near USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during a replenishment at sea between USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) and... More
An MH-60S Seahawk, from the Predators of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadro...
ARABIAN SEA (Apr. 14, 2007) An MH-60S Seahawk, from the "Predators" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, flies near USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during a replenishment at sea between USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) and... More
Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) transits the Atlantic Ocean af...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jun. 26, 2007) Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) transits the Atlantic Ocean after completing a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations. Bataan ESG includes ... More