Photos tagged with "Italy"

  • Members of the local Italian carabinieri talk with Soldiers from the rear detachment of U.S. Army Europe's 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team about their deployment experiences during a cross-cultural awareness and information operations training session at the carabinieri compound in Vicenza, Italy, Sept. 11. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN - Capt. Adam Campbell, 315th Air Lift Wing C-17 Globemaster III pilot, Charleston AFB, N.C., greets members of the Italian air force as they tour the cargo area on a C-17 Globemaster III during the Berlin Air Show, commonly known as ILA 2012, Sept. 13, 2012. The air show is an international event hosted by Germany and more than 50 U.S. military personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are here to support the various U.S. military aircraft and equipment on display. Other U.S. military aircraft featured at ILA 2012 are the UH-60 Black Hawk, UH-72A Lakota, F-16C Fighting Falcon and C-130 Hercules. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - 1st Lt. Ivan Corridori from the Italian army participates in a combat testing lane to prepare for the Expert Field Medical Badge assessment in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sep 12. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Sgt. Chrstina Fintinan, 212th Combat Support Hospital, and 1st Lt. Ivan Corridori from the Italian army stay low during a combat testing lane to prepare for the Expert Field Medical Badge assessment in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sep 12. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Italian and American soldiers get ready to go through a combat testing lane to prepare for the 2012 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge assessment in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sep. 12 Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GAETA, Italy - The crew of USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) and embarked U.S. 6th Fleet staff attends morning colors on the flightdeck of the ship 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 - Cosmos Mitrano, mayor of Gaeta, places a wreath on a statue honoring Lt. Vincent Capodanno at Piazza di Capodanno. The ceremony was held on the 45th anniversary of Capodanno's death. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GAETA, Italy - Capt. Ted Williams, commanding officer of USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), left, welcomes Cosimo Mitrano, mayor of Gaeta, right, as he arrives for a tour of the ship. More than 800 of Gaeta’s residents toured the Mount Whitney’s quarterdeck, bridge, flight deck and medical facilities as part of community outreach efforts. 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. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GAETA, Italy – Lt. Colin Dunlop, left, explains the ship’s capabilities to residents of Gaeta during a tour of the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). More than 800 of Gaeta’s residents toured the Mount Whitney’s quarterdeck, bridge, flight deck and medical facilities as part of community outreach efforts. 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. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GAETA, Italy – Sailors and residents of Gaeta socialize on the flight deck of USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during a tour. More than 800 of Gaeta’s residents toured the Mount Whitney’s quarterdeck, bridge, flight deck and medical facilities as part of community outreach efforts. 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. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GAETA, Italy - Lt. Colin Dunlop, center, explains the ship’s capabilities to residents of Gaeta during a tour of the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). More than 800 of Gaeta’s residents toured the Mount Whitney’s quarterdeck, bridge, flight deck and medical facilities as part of community outreach efforts. 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. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GAETA, Italy - Operations Specialist 3rd Class Emmanuel Garcia, left, and Operations Specialist 2nd Class Honey Silva, second from the left, assigned to USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) perform morning colors alongside Italian military. Mount Whitney is the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship homeported in Gaeta, Italy, and operates with a combined crew of U.S. Sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GAETA, Italy - Capt. Ted Williams, commanding officer of the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), left, hands Cosmo Mitrano, Mayor of Gaeta, an American flag during an Independence Day flag-raising ceremony. The flag-raising ceremony was the first time that the Mount Whitney's crew had joined civic leaders, civilians and military members from Gaeta to commemorate American Independence Day. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GAETA, Italy - Capt. Ted Williams, commanding officer of the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), center, and Cosmo Mitrano, mayor of Gaeta, render honors as Lt. Kevin Leiva, second from right, and Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Class Jacob Wallace, right, raise the American flag during an Independence Day flag-raising ceremony. The flag-raising ceremony was the first time that the Mount Whitney's crew had joined civic leaders, civilians and military members from Gaeta to commemorate American Independence Day. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Students from the Naples Conservatory of Music joined the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band's "Allied Forces Wind Ensemble" for a public concert at Conservatorio di Musica San Pietro. The U.S. Naval Forces Europe band participated as part of outreach to the local Italian civic community and NATO allies. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NETTUNO, Italy (May 28, 2012) - Italian Carabinieri and service members from U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, present the colors during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno. During the ceremony, veterans, service members, students and families gathered to honor and pay tribute to the fallen warriors who gave their lives during the liberation of Italy in 1943. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NETTUNO, Italy (May 28, 2012) - Chief Operations Specialist Jose Ramiro bows for a moment of silence during the Memorial Day ceremony at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery. During the ceremony, multinational veterans, service members, students and families gathered to honor and pay tribute to the fallen warriors who gave their lives during the liberation of Italy in 1943. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team based in Vicenza, Italy, stand in formation next to Italian troops during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A combined U.S. and Italian color guard presents the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Members of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band play during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • EUCOM Chief of Staff Maj Gen Mark Barrett delivers a speech in front of the Tablets of the Missing during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • EUCOM Chief of Staff Maj Gen Mark Barrett and Italian Air Force Maj Gen Pietro Valente salute after the laying of the wreaths during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • EUCOM Chief of Staff Maj Gen Mark Barrett meets with World War II re-enactors after the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012. 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 ...
  • GULF OF LA SPEZIA (Mar. 13, 2012) - The MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter "Ghostrider 53", assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Det. 1, conducts a shipboard extraction from Marina Militare training vessel Piave with members of the Italian navy's Gruppo Operativo Incursori. HSC-28, Det. 1, based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in bilateral training with the Italian naval special forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LA SPEZIA, Italy (Mar. 13, 2012) - The MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter "Ghostrider 53", assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 Det. 1, conducts twilight helicopter rope suspension training with members of the Italian navy's Gruppo Operativo Incursori. HSC-28, Det. 1, based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in bilateral training with the Italian naval special forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • AUGUSTA BAY, Sicily (Feb. 13, 2012) - Rear Adm. James G. Foggo III, Commander Submarines, Allied Naval Forces South (left), and Italian Vice Adm. Rinaldo Veri, Commander Allied Maritime Command Naples (right), speak to local media during the media day for Proud Manta 2012. Proud Manta is NATO's largest anti-submarine warfare live exercise, involving submarines, surface ships, maritime patrol aircraft and helicopters from eleven NATO countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 13, 2012) - An Italian AV-8B Harrier lands on the flight deck aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) while underway. Bataan is the command ship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and is currently supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SIGONELLA, Sicily (Nov. 10, 2011) - Vice Adm. Frank Pandolfe, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet is greeted by Capt. Daniel Schebler, commander, Task Force (CTF) 67 and other officers assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. This is Pandolfe's first visit to NAS Sigonella since becoming the 6th Fleet commander on Oct. 3rd. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SIGONELLA, Sicily (Nov. 10, 2011) - Vice Adm. Frank Pandolfe, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet holds an all-hands call with Sailors from Patrol Squadron Four Five, and Commander, Task Force (CTF) 67 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. This is Pandolfe's first visit to NAS Sigonella since becoming the 6th Fleet commander on Oct. 3rd. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SIGONELLA, Sicily (Nov 10, 2011) - Vice Adm. Frank Pandolfe, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet meets with U.S. Air Force Global Hawk Detachment 4 Commander, Lt. Col. Paul Wojtowicz, for a mission brief in a hanger on Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. This is Pandolfe's first visit to NAS Sigonella since becoming the 6th Fleet commander on Oct. 3rd. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 9, 2011) - Divers prepare to conduct diving operations from the German minehunter FGS Bad Bevensen during a mine countermeasure training scenario as part of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasure Group (SNMCMG) training exercise Ariadne 2011. During the exercise, participating staffs and units from Germany, Greece,Italy, Spain, Turkey and the U.S. trained in mine countermeasure and worked together to enhance the cooperation level and improve mutual training and interoperability among participating units. Conducting training engagements in foreign waters expands each country's mine countermeasure capabilities by presenting unique environmental and geographic areas in which to operate. Ariadne 2011 is an annual SNMCMG training exercise held in the waters off of Patras, Greece. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 9, 2011) - Divers prepare to conduct diving operations from the German minehunter FGS Bad Bevensen during a mine countermeasure training scenario as part of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasure Group (SNMCMG) training exercise Ariadne 2011. During the exercise, participating staffs and units from Germany, Greece,Italy, Spain, Turkey and the U.S. trained in mine countermeasure and worked together to enhance the cooperation level and improve mutual training and interoperability among participating units. Conducting training engagements in foreign waters expands each country's mine countermeasure capabilities by presenting unique environmental and geographic areas in which to operate. Ariadne 2011 is an annual SNMCMG training exercise held in the waters off of Patras, Greece. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Italian military members work on a satellite Sept. 6, during the Combined Endeavor 2011 exercise in Grafenwoehr, Germany. The Combined Endeavor 2011 theme is “Coalition Information Dominance,” and more than 35 countries are scheduled to participate in the multi-national command, control, communications and computer systems exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Adawn Kelsey) 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 ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (April 10, 2011) - The Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) arrived in Naples, Italy, for a scheduled port visit. Monterey is providing the first ballistic missile defense under the European Phased Adaptive Approach. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Vasquez/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (April 11, 2011) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, meets with Capt. James Kilby, commanding officer of USS Monterey (CG 61) during the ships port visit to Naples. Monterey is providing the first ballistic missile defense under the European Phased Adaptive Approach. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (April 11, 2011) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, meets with USS Monterey's (CG 61) chief petty officers during the ships port visit to Naples. Monterey is providing the first ballistic missile defense under the European Phased Adaptive Approach. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (April 11, 2011) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, is greeted by side boys as he arrives aboard the Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) for a visit with the crew and a tour of the ship. Monterey is providing the first ballistic missile defense under the European Phased Adaptive Approach. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darryl Wood/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SIGONELLA, Sicily (Mar. 15, 2011) MV-22 Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 and Marine Expeditionary Unit (26 MEU) fly into Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella March 15 to transport personnel from Sigonella to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the command ship of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, 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 Seaman Apprentice Cameron Bramham/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • AUGUSTA BAY, Sicily (Mar. 6, 2011) USS Scranton (SSN 756) pulls into Augusta Bay, Sicily to receive supplies and personnel. Scranton is currently underway 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 Seaman Apprentice Cameron Bramham/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • AUGUSTA BAY, Sicily (Mar. 6, 2011) USS Scranton (SSN 756) pulls into Augusta Bay, Sicily to receive supplies and personnel. Scranton is currently underway 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 Seaman Apprentice Cameron Bramham/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (Nov. 19, 2010) Italian Navy Primo Maresciallo Francesco Desiato, Musicians 2nd Class Luis Espinosa and 3rd Class Vincent Moody members of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CNE) Band perform for more than 420 military and civilian guests at the "Thanks for Giving" concert at Mostra D'Oltremare Teatro in Naples. The concert was performed by CNE Band to show CNE-CNA's appreciation to the local Italian civic community, NATO allies and the many charitable and family volunteer organizations who have dedicated their support to the U.S. community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (Nov. 19, 2010) Musicians 2nd Class Kori Gillis and 3rd Class Emily Starnes members of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CNE) Band perform for more than 420 military and civilian guests at the "Thanks for Giving" concert at Mostra D'Oltremare Teatro in Naples. The concert was hosted by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (CNE-CNA) Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III, to show CNE-CNA's appreciation to the local Italian civic community, NATO allies and the many charitable and family volunteer organizations who have dedicated their support to the U.S. community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (Nov. 19, 2010) Members of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CNE) Band, led by Lt. Cmdr. Ken Collins, perform for more than 420 military and civilian guests during the "Thanks for Giving" concert at Mostra D'Oltremare Teatro in Naples. The concert was hosted by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (CNE-CNA) Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III, to show CNE-CNA's appreciation to the local Italian civic community, NATO allies and the many charitable and family volunteer organizations who have dedicated their support to the U.S. community.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (Nov. 19, 2010) Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (CNE-CNA) Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III, speaks to more than 420 military and civilian guests at the "Thanks for Giving" concert at Mostra D'Oltremare Teatro in Naples. The concert was performed by CNE Band to show CNE-CNA's appreciation to the local Italian civic community, NATO allies and the many charitable and family volunteer organizations who have dedicated their support to the U.S. community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...