200320-N-PI330-0027 GULF OF ADEN (March 20, 2020)
200320-N-PI330-0027 GULF OF ADEN (March 20, 2020) Quartermaster 3rd Class Randy Rivera raises a flag aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) on March 20, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the U.S... More
200323-N-PI330-0036 GULF OF ADEN (March 23, 2020) Aviation
200323-N-PI330-0036 GULF OF ADEN (March 23, 2020) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Courtney Turner, left, and Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Michael Casady use a hydraulic lift to move ordnance abo... More
200424-N-PI330-0044 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) Personnel
200424-N-PI330-0044 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo Garde-Chique uses a low-pressure air hose to remove dust aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) April 24... More
200425-N-PI330-0094 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020)
200425-N-PI330-0094 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Leopoldo Soto-Reyes rewires a light aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) April 25, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed ... More
200429-N-PI330-0010 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 29, 2020) Boatswain’s
200429-N-PI330-0010 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 29, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Jesus Martinez mans a steadying line for a rigid-hull inflatable boat as it is lowered over the side of the guided-missile cruiser USS Ve... More
200502-N-PI330-0011 GULF OF ADEN (May 2, 2020) Cryptologic
200502-N-PI330-0011 GULF OF ADEN (May 2, 2020) Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Frederick Bickleman performs maintenance on a scuttle aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 2,... More
200506-N-PI330-0001 GULF OF ADEN (May 6, 2020) Yeoman
200506-N-PI330-0001 GULF OF ADEN (May 6, 2020) Yeoman 1st Class Anthony Bradley plays guitar aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 4, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet ar... More
200517-N-PI330-0005 GULF OF ADEN (May 17, 2020) Aviation
200517-N-PI330-0005 GULF OF ADEN (May 17, 2020) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Courtney Turner performs maintenance on a rast for moving helicopters aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG ... More
200519-N-PI330-0003 GULF OF ADEN (May 18, 2020)
200519-N-PI330-0003 GULF OF ADEN (May 18, 2020) Electrician’s Mate Fireman Ethan Strathman performs maintenance on overhead lighting aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 18, 2020. Vella ... More
200522-N-PI330-0009 GULF OF ADEN (May 22, 2020) Fire
200522-N-PI330-0009 GULF OF ADEN (May 22, 2020) Fire Controlman Aegis 3rd Class Joseph Rogers performs maintenance on a radar system aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 22, 2020. Vella ... More
200722-N-PI330-0002 GULF OF ADEN (July 22, 2020) Fire
200722-N-PI330-0002 GULF OF ADEN (July 22, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jason Foster shoots a shot line to USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188) during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS... More
200320-N-PI330-0028 GULF OF ADEN (March 20, 2020) The
200320-N-PI330-0028 GULF OF ADEN (March 20, 2020) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) sails through the Gulf of Aden on March 20, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operati... More
200321-N-PI330-0023 GULF OF ADEN (March 21, 2020) Gas
200321-N-PI330-0023 GULF OF ADEN (March 21, 2020) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Marc Antangan takes a sounding of a fuel tank aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) on Ma... More
200323-N-PI330-0074 GULF OF ADEN (March 23, 2020) Damage
200323-N-PI330-0074 GULF OF ADEN (March 23, 2020) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Douglas Perez performs maintenance on chemical, biological and radiological detection equipment aboard the guided-missile cruiser US... More
200424-N-PI330-0056 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) Damage
200424-N-PI330-0056 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) Damage Controlman Fireman Avery Shepherd paints a valve aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) April 24, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the U.... More
200425-N-PI330-0103 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 25, 2020)
200425-N-PI330-0103 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 25, 2020) Electrician’s Mate Fireman Michael Branuela-Casiano rewires a light for a replenishment-at-sea station aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) A... More
200429-N-PI330-0030 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 29, 2020) Boatswain’s
200429-N-PI330-0030 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 29, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Alejandro Quintana signals for a rigid-hull inflatable boat to be lowered over the side of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (... More
200502-N-PI330-0019 GULF OF ADEN (May 2, 2020) Aviation
200502-N-PI330-0019 GULF OF ADEN (May 2, 2020) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Mariella Gonzales conducts maintenance on a rotor blade of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Guardians” of Helico... More
200506-N-PI330-0013 GULF OF ADEN (May 6, 2020) Machinist’s
200506-N-PI330-0013 GULF OF ADEN (May 6, 2020) Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Michael Ogbemudia performs maintenance on a rast used for moving helicopters aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) Ma... More
200509-N-PI330-0077 GULF OF ADEN (May 9, 2020) Boatswain’s
200509-N-PI330-0077 GULF OF ADEN (May 9, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Shanita Terry signals an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Guardians” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 48, aboard the g... More
200517-N-PI330-0011 GULF OF ADEN (May 17, 2020) Lt.
200517-N-PI330-0011 GULF OF ADEN (May 17, 2020) Lt. Christopher Ketay performs maintenance on a rast for moving helicopters aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 16, 2020. Vella Gulf is d... More
200519-N-PI330-0006 GULF OF ADEN (May 18, 2020) Fireman
200519-N-PI330-0006 GULF OF ADEN (May 18, 2020) Fireman Michael Branuela-Casiano performs maintenance aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 18, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5t... More
200522-N-PI330-0010 GULF OF ADEN (May 22, 2020) Fire
200522-N-PI330-0010 GULF OF ADEN (May 22, 2020) Fire Controlman Aegis 2nd Class Johnathan Esteban performs maintenance on a radar system aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 22, 2020. Ve... More
200722-N-PI330-0013 GULF OF ADEN (July 22, 2020) Boatswain’s
200722-N-PI330-0013 GULF OF ADEN (July 22, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Jesus Martinez pulls a line from USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188) during a replenishment-at-sea to the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella G... More
200320-N-PI330-0071 GULF OF ADEN (March 20, 2020) An
200320-N-PI330-0071 GULF OF ADEN (March 20, 2020) An SA-330 Puma helicopter attached to the USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) performs a vertical replenishment aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 7... More
200321-N-PI330-0093 GULF OF ADEN (March 21, 2020)
200321-N-PI330-0093 GULF OF ADEN (March 21, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Shanita Terry signals for permission to refuel an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Guardians” of Helicopter Maritime Stri... More
200323-N-PI330-0101 GULF OF ADEN (March 23, 2020) Gunner’s
200323-N-PI330-0101 GULF OF ADEN (March 23, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Shannon McNally performs maintenance on a console for a 5-inch gun aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) on March 23,... More
200424-N-PI330-0088 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) Boatswain’s
200424-N-PI330-0088 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Dawson Michels tapes a wildcat to prepare it for painting aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) April 24, 2020. Vella ... More
200425-N-PI330-0051 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 25, 2020)
200425-N-PI330-0051 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 25, 2020) Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Cade Ferguson performs maintenance on a radar while working aloft aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) April 25,... More
200429-N-PI330-0095 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 29, 2020) Sonar
200429-N-PI330-0095 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 29, 2020) Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Nathon Streuley demonstrates how to set up torpedo banding aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) April 29... More
200502-N-PI330-0032 GULF OF ADEN (May 2, 2020) Aviation
200502-N-PI330-0032 GULF OF ADEN (May 2, 2020) Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Fans Marken conducts maintenance on a spindle for an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Guardians” of Helicopter Mari... More
200506-N-PI330-0027 GULF OF ADEN (May 6, 2020) Aviation
200506-N-PI330-0027 GULF OF ADEN (May 6, 2020) Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Michael Casady lubricates a spring for a .240 machine gun aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 4, 202... More
200509-N-PI330-0132 GULF OF ADEN (May 9, 2020) Boatswain’s
200509-N-PI330-0132 GULF OF ADEN (May 9, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Shanita Terry signals to remove chocks and chains from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Guardians” of Helicopter Maritime... More
200511-N-PI330-0026 GULF OF ADEN (May 11, 2020) Fire
200511-N-PI330-0026 GULF OF ADEN (May 11, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Hayden Gassman prepares a close-in weapons system for an ammunition download prior to conducting maintenance aboard the guided-missile c... More
200517-N-PI330-0023 GULF OF ADEN (May 17, 2020) Machinist’s
200517-N-PI330-0023 GULF OF ADEN (May 17, 2020) Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Michael Ogbemudia performs maintenance on a rast for moving helicopters aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 16... More
200519-N-PI330-0008 GULF OF ADEN (May 18, 2020) Fireman
200519-N-PI330-0008 GULF OF ADEN (May 18, 2020) Fireman Michael Branuela-Casiano performs maintenance aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 18, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5t... More
200522-N-PI330-0061 GULF OF ADEN (May 22, 2020) Damage
200522-N-PI330-0061 GULF OF ADEN (May 22, 2020) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Ariel Meneses-Vargas checks for toxic gas while performing valve maintenance aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) ... More
200722-N-PI330-0027 GULF OF ADEN (July 22, 2020) Boatswain’s
200722-N-PI330-0027 GULF OF ADEN (July 22, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Joe Powell rigs a fueling station aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Jos... More
200320-N-PI330-0173 GULF OF ADEN (March 20, 2020) Seaman
200320-N-PI330-0173 GULF OF ADEN (March 20, 2020) Seaman Jared Perez, left, and Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Abraham Moore hook a crate to an SA-330 Puma helicopter attached to the USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) aboa... More
200321-N-PI330-0134 GULF OF ADEN (March 21, 2020)
200321-N-PI330-0134 GULF OF ADEN (March 21, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Abraham Moore removes chocks and chains from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Guardians” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Sq... More
200323-N-PI330-0110 GULF OF ADEN (March 23, 2020) Gunner’s
200323-N-PI330-0110 GULF OF ADEN (March 23, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class David Cook loads a 5-inch gun aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) on March 23, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the ... More
200424-N-PI330-0108 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) Damage
200424-N-PI330-0108 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) Damage Controlman Fireman Jesse Murrell starts an emergency breathable air compressor while performing maintenance aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gu... More
200425-N-PI330-0176 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 25, 2020) The
200425-N-PI330-0176 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 25, 2020) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) sails through the Gulf of Aden April 25, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibil... More
200429-N-PI330-0096 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 29, 2020) Sonar
200429-N-PI330-0096 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 29, 2020) Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Nathon Streuley demonstrates how to set up torpedo banding aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) April 29... More
200502-N-PI330-0041 GULF OF ADEN (May 2, 2020) Aviation
200502-N-PI330-0041 GULF OF ADEN (May 2, 2020) Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Elissa Crews performs maintenance on a spindle for an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Guardians” of Helicopter Mariti... More
200506-N-PI330-0040 GULF OF ADEN (May 6, 2020) Machinist’s
200506-N-PI330-0040 GULF OF ADEN (May 6, 2020) Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Todd Barrilleaux performs maintenance on a rast used for moving helicopters aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May... More
200509-N-PI330-0137 GULF OF ADEN (May 9, 2020) Boatswain’s
200509-N-PI330-0137 GULF OF ADEN (May 9, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Shanita Terry signals to remove chocks and chains from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Guardians” of Helicopter Maritime... More
200511-N-PI330-0042 GULF OF ADEN (May 11, 2020) Fire
200511-N-PI330-0042 GULF OF ADEN (May 11, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Hayden Gassman cycles ammunition through a close-in weapons system to conduct an ammunition download prior to conducting maintenance abo... More
200517-N-PI330-0028 GULF OF ADEN (May 17, 2020) Aviation
200517-N-PI330-0028 GULF OF ADEN (May 17, 2020) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Courtney Turner performs maintenance on a rast for moving helicopters aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG ... More
200519-N-PI330-0028 GULF OF ADEN (May 18, 2020) Boatswain’s
200519-N-PI330-0028 GULF OF ADEN (May 18, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Alejandro Quintana rigs a cargo station aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 18, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed t... More
200522-N-PI330-0068 GULF OF ADEN (May 22, 2020) Damage
200522-N-PI330-0068 GULF OF ADEN (May 22, 2020) Damage Controlman 1st Class Cameron Michalak performs maintenance on a valve aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 22, 2020. Vella Gulf is ... More
200722-N-PI330-0034 GULF OF ADEN (July 22, 2020) The
200722-N-PI330-0034 GULF OF ADEN (July 22, 2020) The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) transits the Gulf of Aden July 22, 2020. James E. Williams is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of ... More
200320-N-PI330-0219 GULF OF ADEN (March 20, 2020) Gunner’s
200320-N-PI330-0219 GULF OF ADEN (March 20, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Shannon McNally shoots a shot line to the USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the guided-missile cruiser ... More
200321-N-PI330-0308 GULF OF ADEN (March 21, 2020) The
200321-N-PI330-0308 GULF OF ADEN (March 21, 2020) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) sails through the Gulf of Aiden on March 21, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operat... More
200323-N-PI330-0143 GULF OF ADEN (March 23, 2020)
200323-N-PI330-0143 GULF OF ADEN (March 23, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Eric Bruce signals for an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Guardians” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 48, to spin ... More
200424-N-PI330-0140 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) An
200424-N-PI330-0140 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Guardians” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 48, flies alongside the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (... More
200425-N-PI330-0196 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) The
200425-N-PI330-0196 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) sails through the Gulf of Aden April 25, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibil... More
200430-N-PI330-0028 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 30, 2020) Seaman
200430-N-PI330-0028 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 30, 2020) Seaman Skylar Paulino, left, Seaman Anthony Turner, center, and Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Joseph Barrios set up shoring during damage control... More
200502-N-PI330-0062 GULF OF ADEN (May 2, 2020) Gunner’s
200502-N-PI330-0062 GULF OF ADEN (May 2, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Joshua McNair performs maintenance on an MK38 25mm gun mount aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 2, 2020. Vella Gu... More
200506-N-PI330-0055 GULF OF ADEN (May 6, 2020) Damage
200506-N-PI330-0055 GULF OF ADEN (May 6, 2020) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Douglas Perez performs maintenance on a P-100 firefighting water pump aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 4, 2... More
200510-N-PI330-0008 GULF OF ADEN (May 10, 2020) Aviation
200510-N-PI330-0008 GULF OF ADEN (May 10, 2020) Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Frans Marken performs maintenance on an MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to the “Guardians” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 48... More
200511-N-PI330-0043 GULF OF ADEN (May 11, 2020) Fire
200511-N-PI330-0043 GULF OF ADEN (May 11, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Hayden Gassman attaches an ammunition loader to a close-in weapons system to conduct an ammunition download prior to conducting maintena... More
200517-N-PI330-0037 GULF OF ADEN (May 17, 2020) Machinist’s
200517-N-PI330-0037 GULF OF ADEN (May 17, 2020) Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Michael Ogbemudia performs maintenance on a rast for moving helicopters aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 16... More
200519-N-PI330-0043 GULF OF ADEN (May 18, 2020) Boatswain’s
200519-N-PI330-0043 GULF OF ADEN (May 18, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Alejandro Quintana climbs a sliding pad eye to perform maintenance aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 18, 202... More
200522-N-PI330-0091 GULF OF ADEN (May 22, 2020) Damage
200522-N-PI330-0091 GULF OF ADEN (May 22, 2020) Damage Controlman 1st Class Cameron Michalak performs maintenance on a valve aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 22, 2020. Vella Gulf is ... More
200722-N-PI330-0071 GULF OF ADEN (July 22, 2020) Gas
200722-N-PI330-0071 GULF OF ADEN (July 22, 2020) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Cleothy Smith checks a fuel sample aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during a replen... More
200320-N-PI330-0244 GULF OF ADEN (March 20, 2020) Sailors
200320-N-PI330-0244 GULF OF ADEN (March 20, 2020) Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) pull a shot line from the USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) on March 20, 2020. Vella Gulf is deploy... More
200323-N-PI330-0168 GULF OF ADEN (March 23, 2020)
200323-N-PI330-0168 GULF OF ADEN (March 23, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Abraham Moore, left, and Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Alejandro Quintana remove chocks and chains from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, atta... More
200424-N-PI330-0229 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) Fire
200424-N-PI330-0229 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Katherine Verbeek conducts maintenance on a close-in weapons system aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) April 24, ... More
200425-N-PI330-0211 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 25, 2020) Gunner’s
200425-N-PI330-0211 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 25, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Joshua McNair loads an air slug into a torpedo tube aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) April 25, 2020. Vella Gulf i... More
200430-N-PI330-0081 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 30, 2020) Logistics
200430-N-PI330-0081 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 30, 2020) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Vinson Bulatao sets up shoring during damage control drills aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) April 30, 202... More
200502-N-PI330-0066 GULF OF ADEN (May 2, 2020) Fire
200502-N-PI330-0066 GULF OF ADEN (May 2, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Troy Lawhon performs maintenance on an MK38 25mm gun mount aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 2, 2020. Vella Gu... More
200506-N-PI330-0061 GULF OF ADEN (May 6, 2020) Gunner’s
200506-N-PI330-0061 GULF OF ADEN (May 6, 2020) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Bailee Hartshorn operates a hydraulic lift aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 4, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the... More
200510-N-PI330-0034 GULF OF ADEN (May 10, 2020) Aviation
200510-N-PI330-0034 GULF OF ADEN (May 10, 2020) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Mariella Gonzales washes an MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to the “Guardians” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 48, aboard the... More
200511-N-PI330-0067 GULF OF ADEN (May 11, 2020)
200511-N-PI330-0067 GULF OF ADEN (May 11, 2020) Quartermaster 1st Class John Grady lowers the national ensign to replace it with a new one aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 11, 2020. ... More
200517-N-PI330-0074 GULF OF ADEN (May 17, 2020) Boatswain’s
200517-N-PI330-0074 GULF OF ADEN (May 17, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Eric Bruce signals for an MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to the “Guardians” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 48, aboard the guided-mis... More
200519-N-PI330-0048 GULF OF ADEN (May 18, 2020) Boatswain’s
200519-N-PI330-0048 GULF OF ADEN (May 18, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Alejandro Quintana performs maintenance on a sliding pad eye aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 18, 2020. Vel... More
200522-N-PI330-0116 GULF OF ADEN (May 22, 2020) Operations
200522-N-PI330-0116 GULF OF ADEN (May 22, 2020) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Spencer Grubb plots the course of various contacts during an anti-submarine warfare exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS... More
200722-N-PI330-0090 GULF OF ADEN (July 22, 2020) The
200722-N-PI330-0090 GULF OF ADEN (July 22, 2020) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188) July 22, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to ... More
200320-N-PI330-0277 GULF OF ADEN (March 20, 2020) Sailors
200320-N-PI330-0277 GULF OF ADEN (March 20, 2020) Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) handle a line during a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) on March 20, 202... More
200323-N-PI330-0181 GULF OF ADEN (March 23, 2020) Seaman
200323-N-PI330-0181 GULF OF ADEN (March 23, 2020) Seaman Jared Perez, left, and Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Eric Bruce signal that chocks and chains have been removed from and MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attache... More
200425-N-PI330-0051 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 25, 2020) Sonar
200425-N-PI330-0051 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 25, 2020) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Avery Hutton conducts deck preservation aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) April 25, 2020. Vella Gulf ... More
200428-N-PI330-0018 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 28, 2020) Fire
200428-N-PI330-0018 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 28, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jason Foster fires a shot line to the supply ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the guided-missile ... More
200430-N-PI330-0086 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 30, 2020) Logistics
200430-N-PI330-0086 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 30, 2020) Logistics Specialist Seaman Joseph Carmouche sets up shoring during damage control drills aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) April 30, 2020... More
200504-N-PI330-0009 GULF OF ADEN (May 4, 2020) Sonar
200504-N-PI330-0009 GULF OF ADEN (May 4, 2020) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Jacob Siken prepares a sonar streaming cable to be deployed aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 4, 20... More
200506-N-PI330-0080 GULF OF ADEN (May 6, 2020) Gunner’s
200506-N-PI330-0080 GULF OF ADEN (May 6, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Corwin Little tags out a breaker prior to performing maintenance aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 4, 2020. Vell... More
200510-N-PI330-0051 GULF OF ADEN (May 10, 2020) Retail
200510-N-PI330-0051 GULF OF ADEN (May 10, 2020) Retail Service Specialist Seaman Daviana Camargo stocks items in the ship’s store aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 10, 2020. Vella Gul... More
200511-N-PI330-0081 GULF OF ADEN (May 11, 2020) Fire
200511-N-PI330-0081 GULF OF ADEN (May 11, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Katherine Verbeek removes ammunition from a close-in weapons system aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 11, 202... More
200517-N-PI330-0095 GULF OF ADEN (May 17, 2020) Boatswain’s
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