Photos from June, 2011

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  Pabraddd, Lithuania -- Members from the Pennsylvania National Guard visited the Pabrades Vaiku Globas Numai orphanage June 20. During the visit Guard members repaired sports and playground equipment, assisted with landscaping chores and visited and played with the children at the facility. Nearly 50 troops from the Pennsylvania National Guard are in Lithuania supporting Amber Hope 2011, a NATO exercise with more than 2,000 participants from nine countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Pabraddd, Lithuania -- Members from the Pennsylvania National Guard visited the Pabrades Vaiku Globas Numai orphanage June 20. During the visit Guard members repaired sports and playground equipment, assisted with landscaping chores and visited and played with the children at the facility. Nearly 50 troops from the Pennsylvania National Guard are in Lithuania supporting Amber Hope 2011, a NATO exercise with more than 2,000 participants from nine countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Pabraddd, Lithuania -- Members from the Pennsylvania National Guard visited the Pabrades Vaiku Globas Numai orphanage June 20. During the visit Guard members repaired sports and playground equipment, assisted with landscaping chores and visited and played with the children at the facility. Nearly 50 troops from the Pennsylvania National Guard are in Lithuania supporting Amber Hope 2011, a NATO exercise with more than 2,000 participants from nine countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Pabraddd, Lithuania -- Members from the Pennsylvania National Guard visited the Pabrades Vaiku Globas Numai orphanage June 20. During the visit Guard members repaired sports and playground equipment, assisted with landscaping chores and visited and played with the children at the facility. Nearly 50 troops from the Pennsylvania National Guard are in Lithuania supporting Amber Hope 2011, a NATO exercise with more than 2,000 participants from nine countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Pabraddd, Lithuania -- Members from the Pennsylvania National Guard visited the Pabrades Vaiku Globas Numai orphanage June 20. During the visit Guard members repaired sports and playground equipment, assisted with landscaping chores and visited and played with the children at the facility. Nearly 50 troops from the Pennsylvania National Guard are in Lithuania supporting Amber Hope 2011, a NATO exercise with more than 2,000 participants from nine countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Pabraddd, Lithuania -- Members from the Pennsylvania National Guard visited the Pabrades Vaiku Globas Numai orphanage June 20. During the visit Guard members repaired sports and playground equipment, assisted with landscaping chores and visited and played with the children at the facility. Nearly 50 troops from the Pennsylvania National Guard are in Lithuania supporting Amber Hope 2011, a NATO exercise with more than 2,000 participants from nine countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (June 28, 2011) Cmdr. Patrick E. Kulakowski, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52), speaks with Russian media during a press conference shortly after the ship arrived in St. Petersburg. 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. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (June 28, 2011) Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) render honors to the diesel-electric submarine St. Petersburg (677) as Carr enters St. Petersburg. 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. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (June 28, 2011) Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) stand special sea and anchor detail as the ships enters St. Petersburg. 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. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (June 28, 2011) Russian navy Capt. Privalov Valeriy, commander of the Leningrad Naval Base, center, speaks with Cmdr. Patrick E. Kulakowski, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52), right, during an office call aboard the Russian navy cruiser Aurora. 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. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (June 28, 2011) Cmdr. Patrick E. Kulakowski, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52), speaks with Russian media during a press conference and tour of the ship shortly after they arrived in St. Petersburg. 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. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (June 28, 2011) Cmdr. Patrick E. Kulakowski, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52), is given a tour of the Russian navy cruiser Aurora, by Russian navy Capt. Bragin Yevgeniy, commanding officer of Aurora during an office call to meet with senior Russian navy leaders. 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. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (June 28, 2011) Cmdr. Patrick E. Kulakowski, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52), right, presents a plaque from the crew of Carr to Russian navy Capt. Privalov Valeriy, commander of the Leningrad Naval Base, left, during an office call aboard the Russian navy cruiser Aurora. 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. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  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 ...
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  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 ...
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  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 ...
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  U.S. Air Force servicemembers observe a high altitude, low opening (HALO) jump from a C-130J Super Hercules during the opening ceremony for Allied Strike 2011, Grafenwoher Training Area, Germany, June 22, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe's premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Abel and Airman 1st Class Anthony Puccaroni, ROMADs with the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron, demonstrates an Improvised Explosive Device countermeasure, called a Rhino, to Slovenian army personnel during the opening ceremony for Allied Strike 2011, Grafenwoher Training Area, Germany, June 22, 2011. A ROMAD, or "Radio Operator, Maintainer and Driver," is a JTAC in training. Allied Strike is Europe's premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Slovenian army personnel break down their static display after the opening ceremony for Allied Strike 2011, Grafenwoher Training Area, Germany, June 22, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe's premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Abel, a ROMAD with the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron, demonstrates an Improvised Explosive Device countermeasure called a Rhino to Slovenian army personnel during the opening ceremony for Allied Strike 2011. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  USS BATAAN, Atlantic Ocean (June 23, 2011) - An amphibious assault vehicle from Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), exits the well deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), June 23. Bataan is the command ship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, participating in the bilateral Spanish Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2011 off the coast of Spain. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SIERRA DEL RETIN, Spain (June 23, 2011) - Spanish marines parachute from an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), into a Spanish military training area northwest of Naval Station Rota, Spain, June 23, as part of the bilateral Spanish Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2011. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, which includes multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) and the amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) are also participating in the exercise. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SIERRA DEL RETIN, Spain (June 23, 2011) - Spanish marines along with Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to load into an MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) to conduct parachute operations into a Spanish military training area northwest of Naval Station Rota, Spain, June 23, as part of the bilateral Spanish Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2011. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, which includes multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) and the amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) are also participating in the exercise. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  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 ...
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  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 ...
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  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 ...
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  A U.S. Army Special Forces medical sergeant assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), observes a Romanian Special Forces medic conduct first aid on a simulated wounded troop as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Hungarian Special Forces medic, left, and a U.S. Army Special Forces medical sergeant assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), evaluates a multinational team of SOF medics as they prepare to move a simulated casualty to safety as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â? photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Hungarian Special Forces medic, left, and a Romanian Special Forces medic prepare to render first aid to a simulated casualty as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Romanian Special Forces medic, left, and a U.S. Army physician assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group evaluates a multinational team of SOF medics as they render first aid to a simulated casualty to safety as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer ���¢à photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Hungarian Special Forces medic inserts a catheter into a simulated casualty as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Hungarian Special Forces medic wraps a bandage around a simulated casualty to prepare for aerial evacuation as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Hungarian Special Forces medic, right, prepares a simulated casualty for aerial evacuation while a Romanian Special Forces medic, left, provides security as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â? photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Hungarian Special Forces medic, right, prepares a simulated casualty for aerial evacuation while a Romanian Special Forces medic, left, provides security as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Special Forces medic from Latvia obtains vascular access on a simulated casualty as part of conducting in flight medical aid during the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Lithuanian, center, and Croatian Special Forces medic, left, render first aid to a simulated casualty as part of a limited visibility scenario during the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Romanian Special Forces medic, left, wraps a bandage around the head of a wounded prisoner as a Hungarian Special Forces medic provides security during their Field Training Exercise as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â? photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Romanian Special Forces medic, left, wraps a bandage around the head of a wounded prisoner as a Hungarian Special Forces medic provides security during their Field Training Exercise as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â? photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Latvian Special Forces medic conducts first aid on a simulated casualty with limited visibility during the Field Training Exercise as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Croatian Special Forces medic provides first aid on a simulated casualty with limited visibility as an instructor from 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) motivatessâ? him on during the Field Training Exercise as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â? photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Romanian, left, and Lithuanian Special Forces Medic, right, debates over the best method to evacuate simulated casualties to safety during the Field Training Exercise as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â? photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Hungarian Special Forces Medic, right, directs the evacuation of a simulated casualty to safety to his Romanian SOF medic counterpart during the Field Training Exercise as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â? photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Hungarian Special Forces medic, standing, evaluates a multinational team of Romanian, Latvian and Croatian SOF medics as they prepare to move a simulated casualty to safety as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â? photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Croatian SOF medics evacuate a simulated casualty to safety as a Hungarian Special Forces medic evaluates their performance as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â? photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A team of multinational Special Operations Forces medics from Hungary, Croatia and Ukraine undergo extreme stress inoculation from U.S. SOF medical personnel during their Field Training Exercise as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â? photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Croatian Special Forces Medic provides hand and arm signals to land a Mi-17 aircraft to pick up simulated casualties during a Field Training Exercise as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Hungarian Special Forces Medic provides security following an ambush as a Croatian Mi-17 aircraft flies overhead during a Field Training Exercise as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A team of multinational Special Operations Forces medics from Hungary, Croatia and Ukraine hurries across an open field to take a simulated casualty to an awaiting aircraft during a Field Training Exercise as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A team of multinational Special Operations Forces medics from Hungary, Croatia and Ukraine hurries evacuates a simulated casualty to a Croatian Mi-17 helicopter during a Field Training Exercise as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â? photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A team of multinational Special Operations Forces medics from Hungary, Croatia and Ukraine hurries evacuates simulated casualties to a Croatian Mi-17 helicopter during a Field Training Exercise as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A U.S. Army physician, right, assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group motivates a Hungarian Special Forces medic as he renders first aid to a simulated casualty as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CONSTANTA, Romania (June 8, 2011) Maj. Todd Schunks, a Marine assigned to the Black Sea Rotational Force (BSRF) 11, high-fives a girl from the Constanta Kindergarden #46 class during a community service project provided by Project Handclasp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  KEFLAVIK, Iceland -- Staff Sgt. Dana Fernkas, 756th Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 during the 2011 Northern Viking exercise here June 7. Northern Viking tests the capabilities of Iceland and the country's NATO allies, as well as increase the readiness of the forces involved and their interoperability. The Reserve 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., participated in this year's exercise along with other Air Force active-duty and Air National Guard wings. (U.S. Air Force photo released/Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  KEFLAVIK, Iceland -- Staff Sgt. Dana Fernkas, 756th Air Refueling Squadron, refuels an F-16 from the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, during the 2011 Northern Viking exercise here June 7. Northern Viking tests the capabilities of Iceland and the country's NATO allies, as well as increase the readiness of the forces involved and their interoperability. The Reserve 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., participated in this year's exercise along with other total force Air Force contigents. (U.S. Air Force photo released/Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  KEFLAVIK, Iceland -- Royal Norwegian air force F-16s fly off the wing of a 459th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker awaiting to receive fuel during Northern Viking 2011 here June 8. Northern Viking tests the capabilities of Iceland and the country's NATO allies, as well as increase the readiness of the forces involved and their interoperability. The Reserve 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., participated in this year's exercise along with other active-duty and Air National Guard units. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  KEFLAVIK, Iceland -- Maj. Derck Mullin, 756th Air Refueling Squadron, adjusts the controls on an altitude warning system before preparing to refuel NATO aircraft during the 2011 Northern Viking exercise here June 9. Northern Viking tests the capabilities of Iceland and the country's NATO allies, as well as "increase the readiness of the forces involved and their interoperability." The Reserve 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., participated in this year's exercise along with other active-duty and Air National Guard units. (U.S. Air Force photo released/Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  KEFLAVIK, Iceland -- A Eurofighter Typhoon from the Italian Air Force prepares for takeoff during the 2011 Northern Viking exercise here June 10. Northern Viking tests the capabilities of Iceland and the country's NATO allies, as well as increase the readiness of the forces involved and their interoperability. The Reserve 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., participated in this year's exercise along with other active-duty and Air National Guard units. (U.S. Air Force photo released/Senior Airman Ryan Roth) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CAMP PEPELISHTE, Macedonia -- Serbian and Macedonian students discuss a senario presented to them at a disasters planners course June 10 as part of the 2011 Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe. The Defense Institute for Medical Operations was at MEDCEUR to teach this course to multinational students. The annual Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored regional and multilateral exercise, MEDCEUR is designed to provide medical training and operational experience in a deployed environment for U.S. and partner nations. The countries participating in this year's MEDCEUR are Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia and Norway. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CAMP PEPELISHTE, Macedonia - Staff Sgt. Kostic Sasa, Macedonian army medical technician, inspects a simulated patient's leg during the 2011 Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe live exercise June 11. An annual Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored regional and multilateral exercise, MEDCEUR is designed to provide medical training and operational experience in a deployed environment for U.S. and partner nations. The countries participating in this year's MEDCEUR are Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia and Norway. (U.S. Air Force photo/) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CAMP PEPELISHTE, Macedonia A Macedonian Red Cross member stabilizes a stick that went through the hand of a victim of an explosion during Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe 2011 June 11. Macedonian and U.S. service members were given a variety of moulaged injuries to simulate ones experienced by mudslide, building collapse and explosion victims. The countries participating in this yearrrâÂs MEDCEUR are Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia and Norway. MEDCEUR is a Partnership for Peace and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored regional and multilateral exercise in Central and Eastern Europe designed to provide medical training and operational experience in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kelley J. Stewart) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CAMP PEPELISHTE, Macedonia -- Macedonian Staff Sgt. Svetlana Jovevska looks over the body of a car accident victim identifying valuables in the mortuary during the 2011 Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe June 11. Macedonian students and U.S. service members were given a variety of moulaged injuries to simulate ones experienced by car accident and building and bridge collapse victims. The countries participating in this year's MEDCEUR are Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia and Norway. MEDCEUR is a Partnership for Peace and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored regional and multilateral exercise in Central and Eastern Europe designed to provide medical training and operational experience in a deployed environment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SHIROKILAN, Ukraine (June 11, 2011) - U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Daniel Botty, a non-lethal weapons instructor, explains the proper use of non-lethal weapons during a media availability 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 ...
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  SHIROKILAN, Ukraine (June 11, 2011) - U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Daniel Botty, non-lethal weapons instructor, explains non-lethal weapons training to local media 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 ...
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  SHIROKILAN, Ukraine (June 11, 2011) - A Ukrainian marine mans his post 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. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SHIROKILAN, Ukraine (June 11, 2011) - A Macedonian marine provides extra countermeasure support 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. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  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 ...
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  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 ...
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  SHIROKILAN, Ukraine (June 11, 2011) - Exercise Sea Breeze 2011 leadership conduct an interview with local media during a joint land component demonstration. 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 ...
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  BABADAG TRAINING AREA, Romania-Firing a controlled pair two well-aimed shots at a target, a Macedonian rifleman shoots at the range while learning Table 3 of the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program lead by Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 11. The Macedonian 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade traveled to Babadag Training Area, Romania, to work with U.S. Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 11 as part of their mobilization training for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. (Photo by Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BABADAG TRAINING AREA, Romania-Before firing Table 3 of the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program, Lance Cpl. James H. Venable, combat engineer and Birmingham, Ala., native, Black Sea Rotational Force 11, suggests and demonstrates the proper rifle position to fire on-the-move. The Macedonian 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade traveled to Babadag Training Area, Romania, to work with U.S. Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 11 as part of their mobilization training for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. (Photo by Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BABADAG TRAINING AREA, Romania-Macedonian soldiers got the opportunity to learn Table 3 of the Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program from Marines of Black Sea Rotational Force 11 before they deploy to Afghanistan. The Macedonian 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade traveled to Babadag Training Area, Romania, to work with U.S. Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 11 as part of their mobilization training for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. (Photo by Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BABADAG TRAINING AREA, Romania-Macedonian soldiers train with U.S. Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 11 in Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program to explore new tactics, techniques and procedures for effective shooting. The Macedonian 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade traveled to Babadag Training Area, Romania, to work with U.S. Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 11 as part of their mobilization training for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. (PPhoto by Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BABADAG TRAINING AREA, Romania-Lance Cpl. Erick M. Walczak., native of Reno, Nev., and Lance Cpl. Jonathon D. Knudson, riflemen and Gardendale, Ala., native with Black Sea Rotational Force 11, load magazines for AK-47 assault rifles during a combat marksmanship range for Macedonian soldiers. The Macedonian 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade traveled to Babadag Training Area, Romania, to work with U.S. Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 11 as part of their mobilization training for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.(Photo by Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BABADAG TRAINING AREA, Romania-After shooting a course of Table 3 of the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program, Cpl. Nicholas D. Porter, rifleman and Amarillo, Texas native, Black Sea Rotational Force 11, gives the thumbs up to a Macedonian soldier to clear him off the range. The Macedonian 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade traveled to Babadag Training Area, Romania, to work with U.S. Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 11 as part of their mobilization training for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. (Photo by Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BUZAU, Romania-Army Sgt. Marshall Day, infantryman/Raven-B operator, observes Romanian soldiers assemble the Raven, unmanned aerial vehicle after a flight. Day is supporting Black Sea Rotational Force 11 along with SSgt. Stephen Provence. These soldiers bring real-life deployment experience with the Raven system to help the Romanian army familiarize themselves with man-packable UAV technology. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BUZAU, Romania-Marine Sgt. Joshua Watersjackson teaches a Raven-B, unmanned aerial vehicle familiarization class to members of the Romanian army at a base in Buzau, Romania. Watersjackson is assigned to Black Sea Rotational Force 11 and serves as an intelligence analyst and is a certified Raven operator. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BUZAU, Romania-A Romanian soldier executes proper technique for launching the Raven, unmanned aerial vehicle. Black Sea Rotational Force 11 personnel held a familiarization course for a class of 24 Romanian soldiers at their base in Buzau, Romania. A sustained, rotational opportunity for combined training in the region significantly increases the level of cooperation between our militaries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BUZAU, Romania-Romanian Special Forces soldiers send commands to the Raven, unmanned aerial vehicle during a flight at the Romanian army facility in Buzau, Romania. Black Sea Rotational Force 11 personnel brought the Raven system to provide a familiarization course. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BUZAU, Romania-Army SSgt. Stephen Provence, Raven operator observes a Romanian soldier during a Raven, unmanned aerial vehicle, familiarization flight at Buzau, Romania. Black Sea Rotational Force 11 personnel provided a class of 24 Romanian soldiers with a five-day course to give them some hands-on familiarization with the Raven system. (Photo by Sgt. Matt Lyman) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ODESSA, Ukraine (June 10, 2011) Lt. Col. Stephen Griffith (left), Ukrainian Lt. j.g. Eugene Adamenko (Center), and Ukrainian Lt. Col. Volodimir Belskiy (right) discuss training plans for 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 2nd Class Stephen Oleksiak) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  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 ...
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  BUCHAREST, Romania (June 6, 2011) - Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., meets with Romanian Chief of Defense and Armed Forces, Major Gen. Stefan Danila, during a visit to discuss issues on the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA). Having a sustained presence of an Aegis ballistic missile ship deployed to the 6th Fleet area of responsibility marks the completion of Phase 1 of the EPAA. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony R. Martinez/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CONSTANTA, Romania (June 7, 2011) - Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., meets with Romanian Commander of the Fleet Command, Rear Adm. Alexandru Mirsu, during a visit to discuss issues on the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA). Having a sustained presence of an Aegis ballistic missile ship deployed to the 6th Fleet area of responsibility marks the completion of Phase 1 of the EPAA. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony R. Martinez/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 11, 2011) -- USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29) comes alongside Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) in anticipation of conducting a replenishment at sea, June 11, as a part of Phoenix Express 2011. Phoenix Express, a three-week exercise divided into in-port and underway training phases, is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 13 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 ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 11, 2011) -- Sailors attached to USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29) stand by to conduct replenishment at sea with Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198), June 11, as a part of Phoenix Express 2011. Phoenix Express, a three-week exercise divided into in-port and underway training phases, is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 13 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 ...
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  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 ...
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  ODESSA, Ukraine (June 7, 2011)Musician 2nd Class Kori Gillis of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, rock band, Flagship, signs autographs for the local community after performing a concert in the Gorsad Gardens during 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 will participate 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. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CONSTANTA, Romania (June 8, 2011) - Sailors attached to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) dance together with children from the Constanta Kindergarden during a community relations project (COMREL). During the COMREL Monterey Sailors and Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force-11 (BSRF-11) gave out Project Handclasp toys and school supplies. 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. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CONSTANTA, Romania (June 8, 2011) - Sailors attached to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) and Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force-11 (BSRF-11) enjoy a show at the Constanta Kindergarden during a community relations project (COMREL). During the COMREL Monterey Sailors and Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force-11 (BSRF-11) gave out Project Handclasp toys and school supplies. 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 ...
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  CONSTANTA, Romania (June 8, 2011) - Maj. Todd Schunks a Marine attached to the Black Sea Rotational Force-11 (BSRF-11) high-fives a girl from the Constanta Kindergarden during a community relations project(COMREL). Sailors attached to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) and Marines gave out Project Handclasp toys and school supplies. 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 ...
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  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 ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 8, 2011) Harvey Carvajal, an able-body seaman onboard maritime prepositioning ship USNS LCPL Roy M. Wheat, scans the horizon with binoculars on 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 the 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 ...
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  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 ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 8, 2011) -- The rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) on board USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29) is put into the water to conduct maritime interdiction operations Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercises 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 ...
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  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 ...
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  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 ...
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  USS STEPHEN W. GROVES, At Sea (June 7, 2011) -- Members of the Spanish armed forces maritime interdiction operations team attached to the Spanish navy ESPS Vencedora underway to board USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29), serving as a vessel suspected of illicit trafficking, June 7 as a part of Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11). A three-week evolution divided into two phases of training, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 13 participating nations in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  USS STEPHEN W. GROVES, At Sea (June 7, 2011) -- Lt. j.g. Marc Schorm attached to USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29), assessment officer for Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11), speaks to members of the Spanish armed forces maritime interdiction operations team attached to Spanish navy ESPS Vencedora during a training boarding evolution June 7 as a part of PE-11. A three-week evolution divided into two phases of training, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 13 participating nations in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  USS STEPHEN W. GROVES, At Sea (June 7, 2011) -- Members of Royal Morocco armed forces maritime interdiction operations team attached to the Royal Morocco navy ship Hassan II board USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29), serving as a vessel suspected of illicit trafficking, June 7 as a part of Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11). A three-week evolution divided into two phases of training, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 13 participating nations in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  USS STEPHEN W. GROVES, At Sea (June 7, 2011) A member of the Royal Morocco armed forces maritime interdiction operations team, attached to the Royal Morocco navy ship Hassan II, searches USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29) June 7, as a part of Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11). A three-week evolution divided into two phases of training, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 13 participating nations in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CONSTANTA, Romania (June 7, 2011) - Capt. James W. Kilby, commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), speaks to local Romanian media on the pier, during a port visit, as part of the European Phased Adaptive Approach. Monterey, homeported out of Norfolk, is on a six-month deployment 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 ...
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  CONSTANTA, Romania (June 7, 2011) - Capt. James W. Kilby, commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), speaks to local Romanian media on the pier, during a port visit, as part of the European Phased Adaptive Approach. Monterey, homeported out of Norfolk, is on a six-month deployment 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 ...
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  CONSTANTA, Romania (June 7, 2011) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the 6th Fleet speaks to local Romanian media during a press conference on the pier with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) in port, as part of the European Phased Adaptive Approach. Monterey, homeported out of Norfolk, is on a six-month deployment 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 ...
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  CONSTANTA, Romania (June 7, 2011) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the 6th Fleet, speaks with Teodor Baconschi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), during a reception, as part of the European Phased Adaptive Approach. Monterey, homeported out of Norfolk, is on a six-month deployment 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 ...
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  CONSTANTA, Romania (June 7, 2011) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the 6th Fleet, departs the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) after conducting a press conference and a reception, as part of the European Phased Adaptive Approach. Monterey, homeported out of Norfolk, is on a six-month deployment 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 ...
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  ODESSA, Ukraine (June 7, 2011) - Members of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, rock band, Flagship, hold a concert for the local community in Gorsad Garden during 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 will participate 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 ...
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  ODESSA, Ukraine (June 7, 2011) - Members of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, rock band, Flagship, hold a concert for the local community in Gorsad Garden during 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 will participate 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 ...
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  ODESSA, Ukraine (June 7, 2011)Members of the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe rock band, sign autographs for the local community after performing a concert in Gorsad Garden during 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 will participate 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. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ODESSA, Ukraine (June 7, 2011)Members of the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe rock band, Flagship, sign autographs for the local community after performing a concert in Gorsad Garden during 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 will participate in Sea Breeze, the largest multinational maritime exercise this year in the Black Sea, June 6-18, and is co-hosted. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ODESSA, Ukraine (June 7, 2011) Members of the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) speak with Ukrainian media during a media availability. 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 2nd Class Stephen Oleksiak/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ODESSA, Ukraine (June 7, 2011) Capt. John Dorey, commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68), speaks with Ukrainian media while Air Force Tech Sgt. Danny PeeÃa translates during a media availability. 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 2nd Class Stephen Oleksiak/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  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 ...
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  ODESSA, Ukraine (June 7, 2011)-- Capt. John Dorey, commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68), speaks with Ukrainian media while Air Force Tech Sgt. Danny PeeÃa translates during a media availability. 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 ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 3, 2011) - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) is underway in the Mediterranean Sea. 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 ...
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  BLACK SEA (June 5, 2011) - Lt. Mary Lowell stands tactical action officer under instruction watch in the combat information center aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61). 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. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BLACK SEA (June 5, 2011) - Lt. Mary Lowell stands tactical action officer under instruction watch in the combat information center aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61). 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 ...
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  DARDANELLES (June 4, 2011) - Chief Quartermaster Josh Renaud (middle) plots navigation points on a chart as Lt. j.g. Aaron Butler (left) and Quartermaster 3rd Class Miguel Welch (right) observe as the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) transits through the Turkish Straits. 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 ...
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  THE BOSPORUS (June 4, 2011) - Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) stands watch as the ship transits through the Turkish Straits. 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 ...
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  THE BOSPORUS (June 4, 2011) - Yeoman 2nd Class James Chaney, a master helmsman, stands watch aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) as the ship transits the through the Turkish Straits. 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 ...
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  LTC Shannon M. Hancock gets flowers and a hug from a child on the occasion of the kindergarten inauguration in Ceamurlia de Jos, Tulcea County. U.S. Army Europe has funded the construction of a kindergarten in Ceamurlia de Jos through a Humanitarian Assistance Program overseen by the U.S. Embassy's Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC). More information @ goo.gl/tNaO2 Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  LTC Shannon M. Hancock plays with the kids at the new kindergarten in Ceamurlia de Jos, Tulcea County. U.S. Army Europe has funded the construction of a kindergarten in Ceamurlia de Jos through a Humanitarian Assistance Program overseen by the U.S. Embassy's Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC). (Lucian Crusoveanu / Public Diplomacy Office) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  LTC Amy McCall, left, teaches one of the children from the Christian Center Orphanage for mentally and physically handicapped children in Tulcea how to take a photo. The Orphanage has been recently renovated by U.S. Army Europe through a Humanitarian Assistance Program overseen by the U.S. Embassy's Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC). (Lucian Crusoveanu / Public Diplomacy Office) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  EUCOM's Col. Bob Stanley, right, and Consul General Jim Gray, left, receiving flowers from kindergarten children in Ceamurlia de Jos, Tulcea County. U.S. Army Europe has funded the construction of a kindergarten in Ceamurlia de Jos through a Humanitarian Assistance Program overseen by the U.S. Embassy's Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC). (Lucian Crusoveanu / Public Diplomacy Office) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  The mayor of Carentan opens his city's ceremony remembering D-Day Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  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 ...
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  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 ...
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  USS MESA VERDE, Mediterranean Sea (May 18, 2011) - Marines participate in a .50 caliber gun shoot on the flight deck aboard the San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). Mesa Verde is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  EUCOM Color Guard served Memorial Day ceremony at Saint-Mihiel American Cemetery in Thiaucourt, France. 4,153 American servicemen and women made the ultimate sacrifice near Verdun during WWI. EUCOM Color Guard Team as photographed: PS2 Erica Campos, SFC David Battaly, SFC Jorge Yeye, MSgt Phillip Bailey, SGT Marcus Rice. (Photo courtesy SFC DAVID E. BATTALY, EUCOM J-9) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  EUCOM Color Guard served Memorial Day ceremony at Saint-Mihiel American Cemetery in Thiaucourt, France. 4,153 American servicemen and women made the ultimate sacrifice near Verdun during WWI. EUCOM Color Guard Team as photographed: PS2 Erica Campos, SFC David Battaly, SFC Jorge Yeye, MSgt Phillip Bailey, SGT Marcus Rice. (Photo courtesy SFC DAVID E. BATTALY, EUCOM J-9) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  EUCOM Color Guard served Memorial Day ceremony at Saint-Mihiel American Cemetery in Thiaucourt, France. 4,153 American servicemen and women made the ultimate sacrifice near Verdun during WWI. EUCOM Color Guard Team as photographed: PS2 Erica Campos, SFC David Battaly, SFC Jorge Yeye, MSgt Phillip Bailey, SGT Marcus Rice. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  EUCOM Color Guard served Memorial Day ceremony at Saint-Mihiel American Cemetery in Thiaucourt, France. 4,153 American servicemen and women made the ultimate sacrifice near Verdun during WWI. EUCOM Color Guard Team as photographed: PS2 Erica Campos, SFC David Battaly, SFC Jorge Yeye, MSgt Phillip Bailey, SGT Marcus Rice. (Photo courtesy SFC DAVID E. BATTALY, EUCOM J-9) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  EUCOM Color Guard served Memorial Day ceremony at Saint-Mihiel American Cemetery in Thiaucourt, France. 4,153 American servicemen and women made the ultimate sacrifice near Verdun during WWI. EUCOM Color Guard Team as photographed: PS2 Erica Campos, SFC David Battaly, SFC Jorge Yeye, MSgt Phillip Bailey, SGT Marcus Rice. (Photo courtesy SFC DAVID E. BATTALY, EUCOM J-9) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (June 3, 2011) - U.S. Navy Fireman Ryan Sypnieski, starts a P-100 water pump during a damage control exercise at Marathi Pier in Souda Bay as a part of Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11). PE-11 is a three-week exercise divided into in-port and underway training phases and 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 ...
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  A multinational color guard prepares for the D-Day ceremony at Carentan. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Brig. Gen. Gary Beard, deputy commander of USACAPOC at Fort Bragg, N.C., meets with sisters Dorothy Levitsky-Sinner, 94, and Ellan Levitsky-Orkin, 91, after the ceremony at Chef du Pont. The sisters served together in Normandy in the Army Nurse Corps. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  WWII veterans greet and sign autographs for French citizens just before the D-Day ceremony at Picauville begins June 3. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Howard Manoian, a veteran of the 505th who jumped into Saint-Mere-Eglise, watches the ceremony in Chef du Pont, where he has lived since 1984. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  D-Day veterans salute during the American national anthem in Picauville, France Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Air Force Col. Speaks about the impact of D-Day on Picauville Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (June 2, 2011) -- Members of the Algerian and U.S. navies practice hose handling during a damage control exercise at Marathi Pier in Souda Bay, Greece, June 2, as a part of Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11). A three-week evolution divided into two phases of training, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 13 participating nations 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 ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (June 2, 2011) -- U.S. Navy Fireman Daniel Saknow (left) shows Algerian armed forces Sgt. Bessa Halim (right) how to handle a fire hose during a damage control exercise at Marathi Pier in Souda Bay, Greece, June 2, as a part of Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11). A three-week evolution divided into two phases of training, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 13 participating nations in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (June 2, 2011) -- U.S. Navy Fireman Daniel Saknow demonstrates fire hose handling during a damage control exercise at Marathi Pier in Souda Bay, Greece, June 2, as a part of Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11). A three-week evolution divided into two phases of training, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 13 participating nations in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A U.S. Navy SEAL lands near Mont Saint Michel in France to kick off the weeklong commemoration of the 67th anniversary of D-Day. U.S. Special Forces along with troops from Germany, France, Canada, and the Netherlands jumped from two C-130s for a HALO demonstration. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A C-130 flies over Mont Saint Michel in France as part of the D-Day commemoration. Events will take place all week throughout the Normandy region. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A German air force band from Berlin plays just before the American, German, Dutch and French HALO demonstration outside Mont Saint Michel in France. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (June 1, 2011) -- Rear Adm. Michael Tillotson, Commander, U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, speaks to multimantional representatives from the ships and maritime interdiction operations (MIO) boarding teams participating in Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11) during the pre-sail brief at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center in Souda Bay, Crete, June 1, 2011. The participants are preparing to shift the exercise from the training phase to the underway phase, commencing June 7. A three-week evolution divided into two phases of training, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 13 participating nations 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 ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 30, 2011) - The Crew of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) salutes the national ensign as the honor guard parades the colors 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  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 ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 30, 2011) - Sailors assigned to the firing detail aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) perform a 21-gun salute 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...