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  • GAETA, Italy - Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Derek Pitre, left, and Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Douglas Mellon, right, raise the national ensign during morning colors on the flightdeck of USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). The crew aboard Mount Whitney and embarked U.S. 6th Fleet staff attended morning colors as part of a ceremony to remember those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Mount Whitney, homeported in Gaeta, Italy, is the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship and operates with a combined crew of U.S. Sailors and MSC civil service mariners. The civil service mariners perform navigation, deck, engineering, laundry and galley service operations while military personnel aboard support communications, weapons systems and security. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GAETA, Italy - Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Douglas Mellon, left, and Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Derek Pitre, right, prepare for morning colors on the flightdeck of USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). The crew aboard Mount Whitney and embarked U.S. 6th Fleet staff attended morning colors as part of a ceremony to remember those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Mount Whitney, homeported in Gaeta, Italy, is the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship and operates with a combined crew of U.S. Sailors and MSC civil service mariners. The civil service mariners perform navigation, deck, engineering, laundry and galley service operations while military personnel aboard support communications, weapons systems and security. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine - U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Fleet Master Chief JoAnn Ortloff receives a tour of the Ukrainian command and control ship Slavutich from the ships Executive Officer Serhii Makeyev. During the visit, Ortloff briefed Ukrainian enlisted leadership on career and personnel management, met with Ukrainian sailors and toured the command and control ship Slavutich. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine - U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Fleet Master Chief JoAnn Ortloff and Ukrainian Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Riabtsev Serhii speaks to Ukrainian navy petty officers aboard the Ukrainian command and control ship Slavutich. During the visit, Ortloff briefed Serhii on career and personnel management, met with Ukrainian sailors and toured the command and control ship Slavutich. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LA ROCHELLE, France - Swedish naval officers Lt. David Wolff, left, and Lt. Karl-Magnus Persson, right, receive quarterdeck watch procedures from Operations Specialist Seaman Joshua Holmes on the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99). Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LA ROCHELLE, France - Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Voche Noelsaint blocks a kick during a game of soccer between Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) and the La Rochelle City Employee Team. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LA ROCHELLE, France - Engineman Fireman Yemalin Noudegbessi steals the ball from a French player during a soccer game between Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) and the La Rochelle City Employee Team. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LA ROCHELLE, France - Seaman Nick Tonello swings at a pitch during a softball game between Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) and Les Boucaniers, the La Rochelle baseball club. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LA ROCHELLE, France - Yeoman 1st Class Andres Reyes, right, pitches during a softball game between Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) and Les Boucaniers, the La Rochelle baseball club. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEH, Germany - U.S. and Finland sailors conduct tests during Combined Endeavor (CE) 2012, at the Joint Multinational Training Command, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 6, 2012. U.S. and Finland sailors conducted Command Operational Picture testing to ensure systems work together. CE is a multinational command, control, communications and computer systems exercise designed to build and enhance communications and network interoperability between 41 nations and international organizations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Finland sailors interact with U.S. Sailors during Combined Endeavor (CE) 2012, at the Joint Multinational Training Center, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 6, 2012. U.S. Navy and Finland navy sailors conducted Command Operational Picture tests to ensure systems work together. CE is a multinational command, control, communications and computer systems exercise designed to build and enhance communications and network interoperability between 41 nations and international organizations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) conduct an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189). Jason Dunham is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany - Admiral James Stavridis, U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, speaks to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and civilians of US European Command, EUCOM, at an "All Hands Call" held by the Commander in Patch Barracks fitness center in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Germany, August 6, 2012. The commander began by wishing the command a happy birthday since August 1, 2012 mark 60 years since EUCOM's inception. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany - Admiral James Stavridis, U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, speaks to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and civilians of US European Command, EUCOM, at an "All Hands Call" held by the Commander in Patch Barracks fitness center in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Germany, August 6, 2012. The commander began by wishing the command a happy birthday since August 1, 2012 mark 60 years since EUCOM's inception. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KOPER, Slovenia – Chief Personnel Specialist Carlos Peñarojas guides members of a Slovenian non-commissioned officer course on a tour of the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) during a recent port visit to Koper, Slovenia. McFaul is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Command Master Chief Marco Ramirez, U.S. Navy Sixth Fleet Command Master Chief, fires one of the weapons systems of a Striker Vehicle during the Combatant Commander's Conference on August 22, 2012. The conference, which takes place August 22 and 23 at the Joint Multinational Training Command, or JMTC, in Grafenwoehr, Germany is hosted by the United States Army in Europe and brings Europe's combatant commanders and senior enlisted advisor's together to discuss issues, challenges and opportunities to develop interoperability and unity of effort. The JMTC is the U.S. Army's largest overseas training command and regularly provides U.S. and international Soldiers facilities and opportunities to train in a sophisticated, complex, and real-time battle environment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ODESSA, Ukraine - A Ukrainian PTS-2 amphibious assault vehicle from the to Ukrainian navy ship UPN Konstantin Olshanskiy (U 402) demonstrates capabilities during a demonstration as part of Exercise Sea Breeze 2012 (SB12). SB12, co-hosted by the Ukrainian and U.S. navies, aims to improve maritime safety, security and stability engagements in the Black Sea by enhancing the capabilities of Partnership for Peace and Black Sea regional maritime security forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ODESSA, Ukraine - Turkish Midshipman Fatih Baris, right, receives training from Electronics Technician 2nd Class David Grajales, left, during special sea and anchor detail aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) as the ship departs Odessa, Ukraine, to begin the at-sea portion of Exercise Sea Breeze 2012 (SB12). SB12, co-hosted by the Ukrainian and U.S. navies, aims to improve maritime safety, security and stability engagements in the Black Sea by enhancing the capabilities of Partnership for Peace and Black Sea regional maritime security forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BLACK SEA - Ukrainian navy frigate Hetman Sahaydachniy (U 130) leads Turkish navy patrol boats TCG Kalkan (P 331), TCG Tufan (P 333), and Georgian coast guard vessel Sokhumi (P 24) during a ship handling exercise during Exercise Sea Breeze 2012 (SB12). SB12, co-hosted by the Ukrainian and U.S. navies, aims to improve maritime safety, security and stability engagements in the Black Sea by enhancing the capabilities of Partnership for Peace and Black Sea regional maritime security forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Capt. Kevin Hill, commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), right, discusses the ship's capabilities with Russian Capt. Oleg Zhuravlev, commander, Naval Base St. Petersburg, center, as Lt. Dimtry Shvets, left, translates during a tour of the ship. FRUKUS is an annual exercise aimed at improving maritime security through an open dialogue and increased training between the navies of France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - French sailors aboard the French naval vessel De Grasse (D612) man the rails as the ship arrives in St. Petersburg in during Exercise FRUKUS 2012. FRUKUS is an annual exercise aimed at improving maritime security through an open dialogue and increased training between the navies of France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA - Russian translator U.S. Navy Lt. Dmitry Shvets, second from left, narrates as Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) demonstrate how to don firefighting equipment, while aboard Russian naval vessel Yaroslav Mudriy (727) during Exercise FRUKUS 2012. FRUKUS is an annual exercise aimed at improving maritime security through an open dialogue and increased training between the navies of France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA - French naval vessel De Grasse (D612), right, Russian naval vessel Yaroslav Mudriy (727), center, and British naval vessel HMS York (90), left, sail in formation prior to a live-fire weapons exercise in support of the multinational training exercise FRUKUS 2012. FRUKUS is an annual exercise aimed at improving maritime security through an open dialogue and increased training between the navies of France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA - Russian naval vessel Yaroslav Mudriy (727), left, British naval vessel HMS York (90), second from left, the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), third from left, and French naval vessel De Grasse (D612), right, sail in formation during the multinational training exercise FRUKUS 2012. FRUKUS is an annual exercise aimed at improving maritime security through an open dialogue and increased training between the navies of France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GULF OF LA SPEZIA, Italy (Mar. 15, 2012) - A member of the Italian navy's Gruppo Operativo Incursori prepares to exit an MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 Det. 1, during military freefall training over the Gulf of La Spezia. HSC-28, Det. 1, based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in bilateral training with the Italian naval special forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GULF OF LA SPEZIA, Italy (Mar. 15, 2012) - Members of the Italian navy's Gruppo Operativo Incursori exit an MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 Det. 1, during military freefall training over the Gulf of La Spezia. HSC-28, Det. 1, based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in bilateral training with the Italian naval special forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GULF OF LA SPEZIA, Italy (Mar. 15, 2012) - Members of the Italian navy's Gruppo Operativo Incursori board the commercial ferry Excelsior via fastrope from an MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 Det. 1. HSC 28 Det. 1 based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in bilateral training with the Italian naval special forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GULF OF LA SPEZIA, Italy (Mar. 15, 2012) - Members of the Italian navy's Gruppo Operativo Incursori exit an MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 Det. 1, during military freefall training over the Gulf of La Spezia. HSC-28, Det. 1, based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in bilateral training with the Italian naval special forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GULF OF LA SPEZIA, Italy (Mar. 15, 2012) - Members of the Italian navy's Gruppo Operativo Incursori board the commercial ferry Excelsior via fastrope from an MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 Det. 1. HSC 28 Det. 1 based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in bilateral training with the Italian naval special forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Navy Adm. James Stavridis, commander of U.S. European Command and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander-Europe, speaks during the opening of the 2011 United States European Command and national Guard Bureau State Partnership conference in Garmish-Pertenkirchen, Germany, Aug. 17-18, 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Darron Salzer) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Navy Adm. James Stavridis, commander of U.S. European Command and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander-Europe, speaks during the opening of the 2011 United States European Command and national Guard Bureau State Partnership conference in Garmish-Pertenkirchen, Germany, Aug. 17-18, 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Darron Salzer) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VALLETTA, Malta (August 17, 2011 ) - Sailors man the rails as the guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) pulls out of Valletta, Malta. Carney is homeported in Mayport, Fla., and is currently supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Amalie Shaffer/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (August 12, 2011) - Battalion Executive Officer Maj. Ryan Raymond (right) addresses the 32 Soldiers and one Sailor from the 2nd NATO Signal Battalion, Deployable Communications Module Alpha Company (DCM-A), attached to Joint Forces Command (JFC) Naples, after a 6-month deployment to Afghanistan. DCM-A is part of a regular rotation of companies stationed at JFC, tasked with providing communications for Command Joint 6 in Kabul, Afghanistan, as well as all NATO communications for headquarters in support of joint operations in Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caitlin Conroy/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (August 12, 2011) - Family, friends and fellow comrades gather to welcome home 32 Soldiers and one Sailor from the 2nd NATO Signal Battalion, Deployable Communications Module, Alpha Company (DCM-A), attached to Joint Forces Command (JFC) Naples after a 6-month deployment to Afghanistan. DCM-A is part of a regular rotation of companies stationed at JFC, tasked with providing communications for Command Joint 6 in Kabul, Afghanistan, as well as all NATO communications for headquarters in support of joint operations in Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caitlin Conroy/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (August 12, 2011) - 32 Soldiers and one Sailor from the 2nd NATO Signal Battalion, Deployable Communications Module, Alpha Company (DCM-A), attached to Joint Forces Command (JFC) Naples, are welcomed home after a 6-month deployment to Afghanistan. DCM-A is part of a regular rotation of companies stationed at JFC, tasked with providing communications for Command Joint 6 in Kabul, Afghanistan, as well as all NATO communications for headquarters in support of joint operations in Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caitlin Conroy/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • On the operating table, Navy Lt. Dana L. Vanartsdalen, surgeon and San Diego, Calif., native, Petty Officers 3rd Class Godfrey O. Aneke, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Jon W. Hill, Avery, Texas, native, corpsmen, Alpha Company, 4th Medical Battalion, Pittsburg, Penn., perform simulated surgery on a training casualty during a combined-forces medical training exercise with Georgian medics and nurses. The 4th Medical Battalion set up a Forward Resuscitative Surgical Suite during Exercise Agile Spirit 2011 to support the 350 U.S. Marines and sailors conducting counterinsurgency and peacekeeping operations training with nearly 500 Georgian soldiers from the Georgian 4th Infantry Brigade in Vaziani Training Area, outside of Tblisi. Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VAZIANI TRAINING AREA, Republic of Georgia-During a simulated casualty drill, Petty Officer 2nd Class Bridget J. Shanahan, a Los Angeles, Calif., native, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony M. Tiner, Pittsburgh, Penn., native, both hospital corpsman, 4th Medical Battalion, slide a patient on a stretcher into their ambulance. The 4th Medical Battalion set up a Forward Resuscitative Surgical Suite during Exercise Agile Spirit 2011 to support the 350 U.S. Marines and sailors conducting counterinsurgency and peacekeeping operations training with nearly 500 Georgian soldiers from the Georgian 4th Infantry Brigade in Vaziani Training Area, outside of Tblisi. Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • During a mass-casualty drill between U.S. Navy and Georgian medical personnel, corpsmen, including Petty officer 2nd Class Adam Strotz and Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony M. Tiner, corpsmen and Pittsburgh, Penn., natives with Alpha Surgical Co., 4th Medical Battalion, Pittsburgh, Penn., rush a Georgian soldier to the Forward Resuscitative Surgery Suite to assess his injuries. The 4th Medical Battalion set up a Forward Resuscitative Surgical Suite during Exercise Agile Spirit 2011 to support the 350 U.S. Marines and sailors conducting counterinsurgency and peacekeeping operations training with nearly 500 Georgian soldiers from the Georgian 4th Infantry Brigade in Vaziani Training Area, outside of Tblisi. Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIYSK, Russia (Aug. 4, 2011) - Gas Turbine System Technician 2nd Class Nathan Woodruff assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Carr carries a wreath during a ceremony honoring Russian WWII veterans at the Baltiysk World War II Memorial. Sailors from the Carr participated in the ceremony during their recent visit to Baltiysk, home of the Russian Federation Navy's Baltic Fleet. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Brian T. Lance/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIYSK, Russia (Aug. 4, 2011) - Midshipman 1st Class Mark Baden embarked aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) squares off with a Russian sailor during a basketball game between RFS Bespokovyy, a Russian Sovremenny Class DDG, and Carr Sailors. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Brian T. Lance/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Petty Officer 3rd Class Toby League, Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, straps a casualty onto a litter with the help of staff support as part of Combat Testing Lane 3 for the 2011 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge Standardization and Testing Aug. 3, 2011 at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. League is one of a handful of joint and multinational service members working toward the U.S. Army medical community's most prestigious professional badge. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Trisha Pinczes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Petty Officer 3rd Class Toby League, Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, a candidate for the 2011 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge Standardization and Testing, calls for an evacuation of casualties as part of Combat Testing Lane 3 Aug. 3, 2011 at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. League is one of a handful of joint and multinational service members working toward the U.S. Army medical community's most prestigious professional badge. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Trisha Pinczes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Petty Officer 3rd Class Toby League, a Navy Corpsmen from Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy and a candidate for the 2011 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge Standardization and Testing, pull a casualty through the woods during part of Combat Lane 3 on Aug. 3, 2011 at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. League is one of a handful of joint and multinational service members working toward the U.S. Army medical community's most prestigious professional badge. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Trisha Pinczes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 30, 2011) - Navy Divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 conduct a dive brief as the Discovery Channel conducts a recording aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jalon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 30, 2011) - Navy Diver 2nd Class Jason Hatch, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, receives a list of items to search for during his upcoming dive mission from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) Mr. Charlie Baker (second from right), a civilian who works with the Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 area search platoon, discusses the search parameters of the next mission with Navy archeologist Alexis Catsambis aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) Master Chief Navy Diver Kelly Polk, assigned with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, stands-by for diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Dave Meyers, assigned with the area search platoon of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, prepares to launch a remote operated vehicle from aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - Navy Diver 1st Class Steve Vanzant, assigned with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 gets assistance from Navy Diver 1st Class Mike Gilbert in donning his dive boots as he prepares for dive operations aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 29, 2011) - U.S. Navy Divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 are lowered into the water to conduct dive operations from aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 29, 2011) - Navy Diver 1st Class Andrew Smartwood, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, assists a diver with his dive helmet prior to dive operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jalon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA - Navy Diver 1st Class Travis Bourne, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, checks the standby diver for leaks during diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA - Navy Divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 conduct a dive supervisor brief prior to commencing dive operations aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (July 27, 2011) - Sideboys aboard the USS Carr (FFG 52) render honors for the arrival of Anne Derse, the U.S. ambassador to Lithuania. Carr hosted a reception aboard the ship for U.S. and Lithuanian dignitaries, including the ambassador and commander in chief of the Lithuanian Navy. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Brian Lance/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 27, 2011) - Navy Diver 2nd Class Martin Horan, assigned with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, prepares to move to the diving stage aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - U.S. Navy Divers, assigned with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, receive final insights from Naval Historian Melissa Ryan before commencing diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - Master Chief Navy Diver Kelly Polk, assigned with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, listens to the dive safety brief prior to commencing operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - Master Chief Navy Diver Kelly Polk, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, dons his KM-37 surface supply diving helmet aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - Navy Diver 1st Class Steve Vanzant assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 waits to move to the diving stage aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - Navy Divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 standby to move to the dive stage for dive operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) - U.S. Navy Divers from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, prepare to move divers to the dive stage for diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Bryan Williams, attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, stands fast during final preparations for diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Master Chief Navy Diver Kelly Polk, attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, conducts the pre-dive safety brief before diving operations begin aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Geoff Smitman, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, puts on his gloves prior to diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Geoff Smitman of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, dons his KM 37 surface supply diving helmet aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Bryan Williams, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, adjusts his helmet aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Navy Divers, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, man the stage to commence diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Bryan Williams of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, stands-by to commence diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Geoff Smitman, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, prepares to don his gear and commence dive operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) - Chef Navy Diver Bryan Williams of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, has soap residue removed from his KM 37 surface supply diving helmet prior to dive operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) Navy Divers 1st Class Chris Whitman and Jason Young, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, man a line aboard the aft deck of the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. While verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks, they hope to ultimately find the historic flagship of John Paul Jones, USS Bohnomme Richard. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 20, 2011) Navy Diver 2nd Class Jason Hatch of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, removes an umbilical cord during a dive station set-up aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 19, 2011) Master Chief Navy Diver James Mariano, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, talks with the dive team about how to set up a secondary diving line aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 19, 2011) Navy Diver 1st Class Justin Hitz, attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, tension on a line aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 19, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Bryan Williams of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, oversees dive preparations aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 19, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Jason Gray attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, helps oversee dive station preparations aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 19, 2011) U.S. Navy Diver 1st Class Will Queen, attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, adjusts restraint chains on the standard Navy recompression chamber aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 19, 2011) - Navy Diver 1st Class Steve Vanzant of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, adjust a shackles pin aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Gilchrist, builder, (left) and Petty Officer 3rd Class Jesse Dean, construction electrician, both assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74, Detail Macedonia, place steel trusses while constructing a fire safety vehicle garage in Demir Kapija, Macedonia. The detail will complete a humanitarian and civic assistance mission supporting Medical Training Exercise in Eastern Europe 11 later this month. (Photo by: Chief Petty Officer James Blue) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Arthur Wymer, builder constructionman, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74, Detail Macedonia, paints the exterior of a primary school under renovation in Demir Kapija, Macedonia. The detail will complete a humanitarian and civic assistance mission supporting Medical Training Exercise in Eastern Europe 11 later this month. (Photo by: Chief Petty Officer James Blue) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) - Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jason Ash, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, prepares a winch electrical connection aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) - U.S. Navy Diver 1st Class Cory Clifton, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, attaches a live feed camera to a KM-37 surface supply diving helmet, aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) - U.S. Navy Diver 1st Class Cory Clifton, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, attaches a live feed camera to a KM-37 surface supply diving helmet, aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) - Chief Navy Diver Bryan Williams, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, leads his divers as they move an anchor chain aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently preparing to deploy to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) Navy Divers 1st Class, Will Queen (left) and Shawn Cooley, both stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, attach a sling to the wire rope holding a clump on the aft deck of the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. While verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks, they hope to ultimately find the historic flagship of John Paul Jones, USS Bohnomme Richard. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) U.S. Navy Diver 2nd Class Martin Horan (middle), attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, helps man a wire rope aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. While verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks, they hope to ultimately find the historic flagship of John Paul Jones, USS Bohnomme Richard. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Bryan Williams, attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, assists his divers in faking down a line aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. While verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks, they hope to ultimately find the historic flagship of John Paul Jones, USS Bohnomme Richard. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Dave Meyers, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, feeds wire rope onto a winch aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. While verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks, they hope to ultimately find the historic flagship of John Paul Jones, USS Bohnomme Richard. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain (July 8, 2011) - Navy Divers test and set-up water heaters aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently preparing to deploy to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain (July 9, 2011) - Navy Divers 1st Class Jason Young and Mike Gilbert, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, work to prepare oxygen hoses aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently preparing to deploy to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain (July 9, 2011) - Navy Diver 1st Class Haamid Abdul, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, secures oxygen hoses aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently preparing to deploy to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain (July 9, 2011) - Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Dave Meyers, center, and Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jason Ash, left, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, speak with civil service mariner Charlie Baker about the operation and capabilities of the remote operated vehicle, aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently preparing to deploy to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain (July 9, 2011) - Navy Divers 1st Class Jason Young (right) and Cory Clifton, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, perform preventative maintenance on the gas rig aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently preparing to deploy to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain (July 8, 2011) - Navy Diver 2nd Class Jason Hatch, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, uses chains and cargo straps to secure the decompression chamber aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently preparing to deploy to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA (July 8, 2011) - Chief Engineman Shawn Etheridge, a damage control training team member, (left) and Engineman Fireman Ryan Dahl (middle) observes as Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Michael Vaughn explains the proper way to construct I- type shoring to support a sagging bulkhead during a general quarters damage control training team exercise aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52). Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA (July 8, 2011) - Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) brace for shock from an incoming missile hit during a general quarters damage control training team exercise onboard. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA (July 7, 2011) - Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) shoot the M-4 rifle during a live fire small arms qualification. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA (July 7, 2011) - Boatswain's Mate Seaman Edem Atohoun shoots targets with a 9mm pistol during a live fire small arms qualification aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52). Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain (July 7, 2011) - U.S. Navy Divers, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, move equipment during a gear onload aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently preparing to deploy to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ENGLISH CHANNEL (June 25, 2011) A Sailor aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) stands aft lookout watch as the ship transits through the English Channel. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on is a scheduled three month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ENGLISH CHANNEL (June 25, 2011) Gunners Mate 2nd Class Jacob Scio fires a compressed Air Slug through a MK 32 Torpedo Tube as part of a weekly maintenance schedule aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52). Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on is a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ENGLISH CHANNEL (June 25, 2011) Cmdr. James Esposito, executive officer aboard the guided missile USS Carr (FFG 52), and Ensign Michael Brown verify navigation points on a chart while the ship transits through the English Channel. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on is a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2011) - Landing Craft Unit (LCU) 1644 returns to the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). The Whidbey Island is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, participating in the Spanish Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) off the coast of Spain. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2011) - Sailors stationed aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) lower a boom lift into the ship's well deck. The Whidbey Island is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, participating in the Spanish Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) off the coast of Spain. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2011) - The amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LSD 19) makes preparations to conduct amphibious operations while participating with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in the Spanish Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) off the coast of Spain. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SHIROKILAN, Ukraine (June 11, 2011) - Ukrainian marines and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen participate in a medical evacuation training evolution during a joint land component demonstration as part of exercise Sea Breeze 2011. Air, land and naval forces from Azerbaijan, Algeria, Belgium, Denmark, Georgia, Germany, Macedonia, Moldova, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States are participating in Sea Breeze, the largest multinational maritime exercise this year in the Black Sea, June 6-18, and is co-hosted by the Ukrainian and U.S. Navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caitlin Conroy/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SHIROKILAN, Ukraine (June 11, 2011) - Multinational marines provide support during an improvised explosive device training evolution during a joint land component demonstration as part of exercise Sea Breeze 2011. Air, land and naval forces from Azerbaijan, Algeria, Belgium, Denmark, Georgia, Germany, Macedonia, Moldova, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States are participating in Sea Breeze, the largest multinational maritime exercise this year in the Black Sea, June 6-18, and is co-hosted by the Ukrainian and U.S. Navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caitlin Conroy/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 10, 2011) -- A member of the Royal Moroccan armed forces maritime interdiction operations team, attached to the Royal Moroccan ship Hassan II, examines a mock component used to build a weapon of mass destruction aboard USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29) on June 10, as a part of Phoenix Express 2011. Phoenix Express is a three-week exercise divided into in-port and underway training phases designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 14 participating countries in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ODESSA, Ukraine (June 10, 2011) Capt. Daniel J. Schebler, deputy exercise director for Exercise Sea Breeze 2011, discusses training plans with Ukrainian and U.S. Navy personnel. Air, land and naval forces from Azerbaijan, Algeria, Belgium, Denmark, Georgia, Germany, Macedonia, Moldova, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States are participating in Sea Breeze, the largest multinational maritime exercise this year in the Black Sea, June 6-18, and is co-hosted by the Ukrainian and U.S. Navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen Oleksiak) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 8, 2011) Firefighters aboard USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29) conduct a fire drill exercise on the flight deck of Groves as a part of Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11), June 7. A three-week exercise divided into in-port and underway training phases, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 14 participating countries in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Vasquez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 8, 2011) -- A member of the maritime interdiction operations Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure team attached to USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29) climbs down the boarding ladder to conduct a boarding exercise as a part of Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11), June 7. A three-week exercise divided into in-port and underway training phases, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 14 participating countries in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Vasquez/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 8, 2011) Daniel Thacker, a deck cadet from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kingspoint, NY, stationed onboard maritime prepositioning ship USNS LCPL Roy M. Wheat, records the ship's hourly navigational course in the ship's bridge during an at-sea training exercise for Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11). A three-week exercise divided into in-port and underway training phases, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among 13 participating countries in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Jeff Troutman) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 8, 2011) Seth Pinto, Third Mate onboard maritime prepositioning ship USNS LCPL Roy M. Wheat, records the ship's hourly navigational course in the ship's bridge during an at-sea training exercise for Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11). A three-week exercise divided into in-port and underway training phases, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among 13 participating countries in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Jeff Troutman) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ODESSA, Ukraine (June 7, 2011)-- Cryptologic Technician (Linguistics) 1st Class Diana Oquendo speaks with Ukrainian media during a media availability aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68). Anzio is deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caitlin Conroy/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (June 6, 2011) - Operations Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Green stands watch aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) as the ship pulls into Constanta during a scheduled port visit. Monterey, homeported out of Norfolk, is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation effort in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (June 6, 2011) - Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) man the rails while the ship pulls into Constanta as part of a scheduled port visit. Monterey is homeported out of Norfolk and is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation effort in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 30, 2011) - Crytologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Jelanie Walton sings the national anthem aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) during a Memorial Day ceremony. Monterey is homeported out of Norfolk and is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MARSA, Malta (Nov. 17, 2010) - Leading Assistance and Rescue Officer Mark Zammit teaches a member of the Bulgarian Navy and Georgian Coast Guard how to wear personal protective equipment during hazardous material response training at the Civil Protection's Marine Unit Premises as part of Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 (EPC10). EPC is an annual maritime conference focused on working together in non-formal environments, such as seminars and workshops, aimed at increasing maritime safety and security. This year there are 103 participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and the United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MARSA, Malta (Nov. 17, 2010) - Leading Assistance and Rescue Officer Mark Zammit teaches a member of the Bulgarian Navy and Georgian Coast Guard how to wear personal protective equipment during hazardous material response training at the Civil Protection's Marine Unit Premises as part of Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 (EPC10). EPC is an annual maritime conference focused on working together in non-formal environments, such as seminars and workshops, aimed at increasing maritime safety and security. This year there are 103 participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and the United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...