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  • German 2nd Lt. Lars Honig, SanStff Mainz Hospital, plots his navigation points before leaving his start point at the Land Navigation Lane of the 2011 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge Stadardization and Testing land navigation course July 31, 2011 at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Wheeler, 138th PAD, NYARNG) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Candidates in the 2011 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge Standardization and Testing familiarize themselves with their terrain pace count before testing their land navigation skills July 31, 2011 at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. U.S. and multinational candidates are in Grafenwoehr for two weeks to earn the right to wear one of the most coveted badges in the military medical community. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Wheeler, 138th PAD, NYARNG) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 30, 2011) - Navy Diver 2nd Class Jason Hatch, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, receives a list of items to search for during his upcoming dive mission from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 30, 2011) - Navy Divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 conduct a dive brief as the Discovery Channel conducts a recording aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jalon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - Navy Diver 1st Class Steve Vanzant, assigned with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 gets assistance from Navy Diver 1st Class Mike Gilbert in donning his dive boots as he prepares for dive operations aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Dave Meyers, assigned with the area search platoon of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, prepares to launch a remote operated vehicle from aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) Master Chief Navy Diver Kelly Polk, assigned with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, stands-by for diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) Mr. Charlie Baker (second from right), a civilian who works with the Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 area search platoon, discusses the search parameters of the next mission with Navy archeologist Alexis Catsambis aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA - Navy Divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 conduct a dive supervisor brief prior to commencing dive operations aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA - Navy Diver 1st Class Travis Bourne, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, checks the standby diver for leaks during diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 29, 2011) - Navy Diver 1st Class Andrew Smartwood, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, assists a diver with his dive helmet prior to dive operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jalon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 29, 2011) - U.S. Navy Divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 are lowered into the water to conduct dive operations from aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Members of the California and Alabama Air National Guards arrive at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine July 16 2011 to take part in Safe Skies 2011. Safe Skies 2011 is a military-to-military exchange between the US, Ukraine and Poland to enhance airspace security over the Ukraine and Poland in preparation for Eurocup 2012. (U. S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Lt. Col. Robert Swertfager, 144th Fighter Wing California Air National Guard, discusses the itinerary for Safe Skies 2011 with his Ukrainian counterparts July 16. Safe Skies 2011 is a State Partnership program military-to-military exchange between California, Ukraine and Poland to enhance airspace security over the Ukraine and Poland in preparation for Eurocup 2012. (U. S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Ukraine SU-27s fly with Air National Guard F-16s over the sunflower fields of Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011. Safe Skies 2011 is a military-to-military exchange between the US, Ukraine and Poland to enhance airspace security over the Ukraine and Poland in preparation for Eurocup 2012. (U. S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Lt. Col. Kirk Toomey of the California Air National Guard sits in a planning meeting before the launch of an intercept mission during SAFE SKIES 2011. Safe Skies 2011 is a military-to-military exchange between the US, Ukraine and Poland to enhance airspace security over the Ukraine and Poland in preparation for Eurocup 2012. (U. S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Army Sgt. Danover Sealey, 8th Medical Company (Logistics), mentors German Staff Sgt. Joseph Daniel, of 5th Command Support Battalion, during zero week of the 2011 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge Standardization and Testing July 28. All candidates attending the competition must have a weapons qualification of marksman or above before the start of the EFMB. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dennis Gravelle) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Sgt. Ramon Hernandez, a member of the 8th Medical Company (Logistics), mentors German 2nd Lt. Felix Worner, assigned to the Sanstff Mainz hospital, while qualifying on an M16A2 rifle July 28. As part of the pre-qualification required for participation in the 2011 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge Standardization and Testing candidates must complete the weapons qualification, an Army Physical Fitness Test, and Basic Lifesaving Skills in order to participate. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Trisha Pinczes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Maintenance crews from the California and Alabama Air National Guard replace an Air Data Controller on an F-16 during SAFE SKIES 2011. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • An Air National Guard F-16C performs a barrier test at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Senior Master Sgt. Art Cano and Tech. Sgt. Miguel Hernandez from the California Air National Guard unload a Mississippi Air National Guard C-17 at Mirgorord Air Base during SAFE SKIES 2011. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Master Sgt Lance Smith, a propulsion supervisor from the Alabama Air National Guard, carries a test set to work on an F-16 while assisting in SAFE SKIES 2011 at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • German Soldiers complete the push-up portion of the Army Physical Fitness Test July 27, as they prepare to take part in the 2011 Expert Field Medical Badge standardization and testing at Grafenwoehr, Germany. The NATO troops will be joined later this week by nearly 300 U.S. Army and Navy medical personnel, who will vie for the coveted badge from July 31 - August 13. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Fincham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Sgt. John Anthony Kasen, a medic from the 557th Medical Company (Area Support), trains multi-national soldiers in Basic Lifesaving Skills (BLS) July 27, during the pre-qualification phase of the upcoming 2011 U.S. Army in Europe Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) Standardization and Testing. All participants must pre-qualify for participation in EFMB testing, and have a medical background. Pre-qualification events for the EFMB include an up-to-date Army Physical Fitness Test, an individual weapons qualification using the M16A2 rifle, and an updated CPR certification. All candidates must successfully complete a 12-mile road march, day and night land navigation, emergency medical treatment, and other tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Trisha Pinczes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • German Soldiers complete the push-up portion of the Army Physical Fitness Test July 27, as they prepare to take part in the 2011 Expert Field Medical Badge standardization and testing at Grafenwoehr, Germany. The NATO troops will be joined later this week by nearly 300 U.S. Army and Navy medical personnel, who will vie for the coveted badge from July 31 - August 13. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Fincham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 27, 2011) - Navy Diver 2nd Class Martin Horan, assigned with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, prepares to move to the diving stage aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (July 27, 2011) - Sideboys aboard the USS Carr (FFG 52) render honors for the arrival of Anne Derse, the U.S. ambassador to Lithuania. Carr hosted a reception aboard the ship for U.S. and Lithuanian dignitaries, including the ambassador and commander in chief of the Lithuanian Navy. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Brian Lance/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - U.S. Military Academy Cadet Jessica Williams applies a tourniquet to a casualty during the validation phase of the 2011 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge event, July 27, 2011. USMA cadets are in Grafenwoehr this summer as part of the Academy's Cadet Troop Leadership Training program, where they get a hands-on experience with the soldiers they will be working with once they are commissioned 2nd lieutenants after graduation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Mary Hogle) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Georgia John R. Bass (far right) receives an award on the behalf of Marine combat engineers July 27 for renovating a senior citizens home here. The Marines were in Georgia for Exercise Agile Spirit 2011, an exercise designed to increase interoperability between Georgian Armed Forces and Marines. The engineerssâ? job was to build relationships with the Eastern European nation by offering their skills to its people. (Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Ukrainian SU-27 fighter aircraft taxies by an Alabama Air National Guard at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Two Air National Guard F-16s fly in formation with 2 Ukraine SU-27s over Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine while a chase plane sits in the background. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. James D. Berg, 144 FW/CF / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Lined-up and ready to go, seven Air National Guard F-16C/Ds sit on the ramp at Mirgorod Air Base Ukraine. . The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Two Air National Guard F-16C fighter aircraft taxi down the flightline at Mirgorod Air Base Ukraine, preparing to take off for an air sovereignty mission on July 19, 2011, in the background is a Ukraine AN-26 . The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • An Ukrainian SU-27 takes off from Mirgorod Air Base Ukraine; two Air National Guard F-16Cs are in the foreground. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Tech. Sgt. Kamee Wilson, a life support technician from the Alabama Air National Guard alters a flight suit for a Ukrainian pilot, who is participating in SAFE SKIES 2011. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Master Sgt. Darin Laity gets his blood pressure taken by Tech. Sgt. Eliza Villa, both members of the 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard. The California Air National Guard medical staff is taking care of the 130 Guard members supporting SAFE SKIES 2011. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Tech. Sgt. Glenn Marte a bioenvironmental technician from the 144th Fighter Wing completes a wet-bulb-globe reading to determine the heat index while supporting SAFE SKIES 2011 at Mirgord Air Base Ukraine. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Burgess Jr., director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, speaks to participants at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies July 26. (DOD Photo/Karlheinz Wedhorn) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - U.S. Navy Divers, assigned with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, receive final insights from Naval Historian Melissa Ryan before commencing diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - Navy Divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 standby to move to the dive stage for dive operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - Navy Diver 1st Class Steve Vanzant assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 waits to move to the diving stage aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - Master Chief Navy Diver Kelly Polk, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, dons his KM-37 surface supply diving helmet aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - Master Chief Navy Diver Kelly Polk, assigned with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, listens to the dive safety brief prior to commencing operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Nino Dvalishvili, director of a senior citizens home, here, toasts to Marines July 26 for renovating three rooms in her senior citizens home. The Marines were in Georgia for Exercise Agile Spirit 2011, an exercise designed to increase interoperability between Georgian Armed Forces and Marines. The engineerssâ? job was to build relationships with the Eastern European nation by offering their skills to its people. (Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Lance Cpl. Joshua Burleson, a combat engineer with Black Sea Rotational Force 11, and Eastpointe, Mich., native, paints a wall while renovating a senior citizens home here July 26. The Marines were in Georgia for Exercise Agile Spirit 2011, an exercise designed to increase interoperability between Georgian Armed Forces and Marines. The engineerssâ? job was to build relationships with the Eastern European nation by offering their skills to its people. (Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Lance Cpl. Chad Nicks, a combat engineer with Black Sea Rotational Force 11, and Milan, Mich., native, dumps paint into tray while renovating a senior citizens home here July 26. The Marines were in Georgia for Exercise Agile Spirit 2011, an exercise designed to increase interoperability between Georgian Armed Forces and Marines. The engineerssâ? job was to build relationships with the Eastern European nation by offering their skills to its people. (Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Master Chief Navy Diver Kelly Polk, attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, conducts the pre-dive safety brief before diving operations begin aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Bryan Williams, attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, stands fast during final preparations for diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) - U.S. Navy Divers from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, prepare to move divers to the dive stage for diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Maj. Gen. Paul Brown, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Cone, and Maj. Gen. Don Ralph converse before a press conference at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011 on July 22, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov , Lt. Gen. Serhiy Onyschenko, Maj. Gen. Don Ralph, and Col. Scott Patten stand with Maj. Gen. Paul Brown as he conducts a press conference at Air Base, Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011 on July 22, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Maj. Gen. Don Ralph and Col. Scott Patten stand at a press conference at Air Base, Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011 on July 22, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Maj. Gen. Don Ralph and Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov stand in front of an Ukrainian SU-27 discussing their upcoming flight at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011 on July 22, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Capt. Steve Strandburg, from the Alabama Air National Guard prepares to fly Lt. Gen. Serhiy Onyschenko in an Air National Guard F-16D for an orientation flight at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011 on July 22, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti , 104FW/CCE) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A machine gunner from Machine Gun Platoon, Support Company, Anti-Terrorism Battalion, 4th Marine Division, clears the M240B machine gun for a Georgian soldier during training here July 25 for Exercise Agile Spirit 2011. Agile Spirit is designed to increase interoperability between Marines and the Georgian armed forces by exchanging and enhancing each other's capacity in counterinsurgency and peacekeeping operations, including: small unit tactics, convoy operations, and counter-Improvised Explosive Device training. (PHOTO CREDIT: Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Marine combat engineer with Black Sea Rotational Force 2011 removes ceramic tiles from a wall while renovating a senior citizens home here July 20. The Marines were in Georgia for Exercise Agile Spirit 2011, an exercise designed to increase interoperability between Georgian Armed Forces and Marines. The engineerssâ? job was to build relationships with the Eastern European nation by offering their skills to its people. (Photo by Capt. Charles Nassar) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Air National Guard F-16Cs fly in formation with a Ukrainian SU-27 over Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011 on July 22, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov and Maj. Gen. Don Ralph Nikiforov sit in an Ukrainian SU-27 preparing for their upcoming flight at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011 on July 22, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Capt. John Weldon sits with his Ukraine partner in the Ground Control Intercept cell at Mirgorod Air Base Ukraine participating in SAFE SKIES 2011. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE, Released). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • An Air National Guard F-16C taxis down the ramp at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine, preparing to be intercepted by Ukrainian SU-27s during SAFE SKIES 2011. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE, Released). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Geoff Smitman, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, puts on his gloves prior to diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) - Chef Navy Diver Bryan Williams of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, has soap residue removed from his KM 37 surface supply diving helmet prior to dive operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Geoff Smitman, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, prepares to don his gear and commence dive operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Bryan Williams of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, stands-by to commence diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Navy Divers, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, man the stage to commence diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Bryan Williams, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, adjusts his helmet aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Geoff Smitman of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, dons his KM 37 surface supply diving helmet aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Capt. Frank Prokop, an F-16 pilot from the Alabama Air National Guard sits in the back seat of a Ukrainian SU-27 before his orientation ride on July 19, 2011 with Ukraine Col. Oleh Ges flying in the front seat during exercise SAFE SKIES 2011. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Lt. Col. Kirk Toomey, and F-16 pilot from the California Air National Guard, prepares to taxi his F-16D with Lt. Col. Dmytro Fisher from Migorod Air Base Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • An Alabama F-16C lands at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine, in the foreground Ukraine SU-27s sit perched on the ramp ready to begin the training event at SAFE SKIES 2011. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE, Released). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • An Alabama F-16C taxis at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine, in the background, Ukraine SU-27s sit perched on the ramp ready to begin the training event at SAFE SKIES 2011. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE, Released). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Col. Scott Patten , 187FW/CC from the Alabama Air National Guard shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov, Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force after the F-16s land at Mirgorod Air Base Ukraine for SAFE SKIES 2011. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE, Released). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Lt. Col. Robert Swertfager, the SAFE SKIES 2011 Project Officer from the California Air National Guard, takes a piece of bread during a Ukrainian custom after landing at Migorod Air Base. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE, Released). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • An Ukrainian airmen walks in front of an Air National Guard F-16 on the ramp of Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event promoting airspace security in preparation for the EUROCup 2012. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE, Released). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) Navy Divers 1st Class Chris Whitman and Jason Young, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, man a line aboard the aft deck of the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. While verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks, they hope to ultimately find the historic flagship of John Paul Jones, USS Bohnomme Richard. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VAZIANI TRAINING AREA, Republic of Georgia-In front of a color detail with the national colors of America and the Republic of Georgia and the unit colors of the U.S. Marine Corps and Georgian military, Maj. Eric J. Andersen, executive officer Black Sea Rotational Force 11 and Kent, Wash., native, â?forms the troops for the opening ceremony of Exercise Agile Spirit 2011, marking the official start of what is scheduled to be an annual training event with the partner nation. Marines with Alpha Company of Anti-Terrorism Battalion, and 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion deployed to Georgia for their annual training to supplement the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force deployment of BSRF-11, to conduct counterinsurgency and peacekeeping operations training at Vaziani Training Area. , Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 20, 2011) Navy Diver 2nd Class Jason Hatch of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, removes an umbilical cord during a dive station set-up aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Marine combat engineer with Black Sea Rotational Force 2011 installs linoleum flooring while renovating a senior citizens home here July 20. The Marines were in Georgia for Exercise Agile Spirit 2011, an exercise designed to increase interoperability between Georgian Armed Forces and Marines. The engineerssâ? job was to build relationships with the Eastern European nation by offering their skills to its people. (Photo by Capt. Charles Nassar) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Arthur Wymer, builder constructionman, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74, Detail Macedonia, paints the exterior of a primary school under renovation in Demir Kapija, Macedonia. The detail will complete a humanitarian and civic assistance mission supporting Medical Training Exercise in Eastern Europe 11 later this month. (Photo by: Chief Petty Officer James Blue) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Gilchrist, builder, (left) and Petty Officer 3rd Class Jesse Dean, construction electrician, both assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74, Detail Macedonia, place steel trusses while constructing a fire safety vehicle garage in Demir Kapija, Macedonia. The detail will complete a humanitarian and civic assistance mission supporting Medical Training Exercise in Eastern Europe 11 later this month. (Photo by: Chief Petty Officer James Blue) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 19, 2011) - Navy Diver 1st Class Steve Vanzant of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, adjust a shackles pin aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 19, 2011) U.S. Navy Diver 1st Class Will Queen, attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, adjusts restraint chains on the standard Navy recompression chamber aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 19, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Jason Gray attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, helps oversee dive station preparations aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 19, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Bryan Williams of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, oversees dive preparations aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 19, 2011) Navy Diver 1st Class Justin Hitz, attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, tension on a line aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 19, 2011) Master Chief Navy Diver James Mariano, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, talks with the dive team about how to set up a secondary diving line aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VAZIANI TRAINING AREA, Republic of Georgia -Sgt. Spencer McAvoy, a squad leader with Company A, Anti-Terrorism Battalion, clears a room with Georgian soldiers here July 19 during Exercise Agile Spirit 2011. Agile Spirit is designed to increase interoperability between the forces by exchanging and enhancing each otherrâ?s capacity in counterinsurgency and peacekeeping operations, including: small unit tactics, convoy operations, and counter-Improvised Explosive Device training. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VAZIANI TRAINING AREA, Republic of Georgia-Gunnery Sgt. Charles Evers, an infantryman with Black Sea Rotational Force 11, draws a diagram on the floor for a Georgian soldier during Military Operations in an Urban Terrain training here July 19 as part of Exercise Agile Spirit 2011. Agile Spirit is designed to increase interoperability between the forces by exchanging and enhancing each otherrâ?s capacity in counterinsurgency and peacekeeping operations, including: small unit tactics, convoy operations, and counter-Improvised Explosive Device training. (Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VAZIANI TRAINING AREA, Republic of Georgia-Sgt. Nicholas Maugeri, squad leader with Company A, Anti-Terrorism Battalion, teams up with Georgian soldiers to conduct Military Operations in an Urban Terrain training here July 19 during Exercise Agile Spirit 2011. Agile Spirit is designed to increase interoperability between the forces by exchanging and enhancing each otherrâ?s capacity in counterinsurgency and peacekeeping operations, including: small unit tactics, convoy operations, and counter-Improvised Explosive Device training. (Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Pilots from the U.S.Air National Guard and Ukrainian air forces exchange greetings and well wishes at the conclusion of the opening ceremonies on July 18, 2011 at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine. (U.S. Air Force By Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA /released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Pilots from the U.S.Air National Guard and Ukrainian air forces exchange greetings and well wishes at the conclusion of the opening ceremonies on July 18, 2011 at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine . (U.S. Air Force By Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA /released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Formations from the U.S. Air National Guard and Ukrainian Air Force participate in the opening ceremonies at for SAFE SKIES 2011 on July 18, 2011 at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine; (U.S. Air Force By Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA /released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • An Alabama F-16C makes a pass over Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine; in preparation for SAFE SKIES 2011, a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. exchange event in Ukraine. (U.S. Air Force By Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA /released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • An Alabama F-16C taxis in front of Ukrainian SU-27s and MIG-29s, on the ramp at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine. This aircraft is the first Air National Guard fighter to ever land on Ukrainian soil in preparation for SAFE SKIES 2011, a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event in Ukraine. (U.S. Air Force By Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA /released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov (Ukrainian Dept Commander of Ukraine AF) and said Lt. Col. Robert Swertfager (SAFE SKIES 2011 Project Officer) covers on the ramp at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine; in preparation for SAFE SKIES 2011, a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event in Ukraine. (U.S. Air Force By Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA /released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Lt. Col. Brian Peterson takes a piece of bread during a Ukrainian custom immediately following the landing of the F-16s on the ramp of Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine; in preparation for SAFE SKIES 2011, a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S.aerial exchange event in Ukraine. (U.S. Air Force By Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA /released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • The Ukrainian air force pilots pose with the California and Alabama Air National Guard after they shared the customary bread at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine; in preparation for SAFE SKIES 2011, a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event in Ukraine. (U.S. Air Force By Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA /released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) - Chief Navy Diver Bryan Williams, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, leads his divers as they move an anchor chain aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently preparing to deploy to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) - U.S. Navy Diver 1st Class Cory Clifton, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, attaches a live feed camera to a KM-37 surface supply diving helmet, aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) - U.S. Navy Diver 1st Class Cory Clifton, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, attaches a live feed camera to a KM-37 surface supply diving helmet, aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) - Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jason Ash, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, prepares a winch electrical connection aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Dave Meyers, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, feeds wire rope onto a winch aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. While verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks, they hope to ultimately find the historic flagship of John Paul Jones, USS Bohnomme Richard. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Bryan Williams, attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, assists his divers in faking down a line aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. While verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks, they hope to ultimately find the historic flagship of John Paul Jones, USS Bohnomme Richard. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) U.S. Navy Diver 2nd Class Martin Horan (middle), attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, helps man a wire rope aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. While verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks, they hope to ultimately find the historic flagship of John Paul Jones, USS Bohnomme Richard. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) Navy Divers 1st Class, Will Queen (left) and Shawn Cooley, both stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, attach a sling to the wire rope holding a clump on the aft deck of the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. While verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks, they hope to ultimately find the historic flagship of John Paul Jones, USS Bohnomme Richard. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain (July 8, 2011) - Navy Divers test and set-up water heaters aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently preparing to deploy to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA (July 8, 2011) - Hull Technician 1st Class Kenneth Bryant grinds a weld on a damage control training pipe patching aid aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52). The pipe will help Sailors build their damage control pipe patching skills. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TURKU, Finland (July 11, 2011) - Yeoman 1st Class Anthony Contino mans the rails aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) as the ships enters Turku. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TURKU, Finland (July 11, 2011) - Sonar Technician 2nd Class John Harrold aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) waves at a passing ferry as Carr enters Turku. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TURKU, Finland (July 11, 2011) - Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) stand sea and anchor detail as the ships enters Turku. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TURKU, Finland (July 11, 2011) - Cmdr. James Sposato, executive officer aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52), gives a final port brief to Sailors before announcing liberty call while in port Turku. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TURKU, Finland (July 11, 2011) -Lt. Cmdr. Rory Berke, Naval Attache to the Republic to Finland (right) and a Finnish naval officer from FNS Hanko (82) ride a ridged hull inflatable boat to the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) to observe how U.S. Navy Sailors executed sea and anchor detail while entering Turku. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain (July 9, 2011) - Navy Divers 1st Class Jason Young (right) and Cory Clifton, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, perform preventative maintenance on the gas rig aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently preparing to deploy to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain (July 9, 2011) - Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Dave Meyers, center, and Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jason Ash, left, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, speak with civil service mariner Charlie Baker about the operation and capabilities of the remote operated vehicle, aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently preparing to deploy to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain (July 9, 2011) - Navy Diver 1st Class Haamid Abdul, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, secures oxygen hoses aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently preparing to deploy to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain (July 9, 2011) - Navy Divers 1st Class Jason Young and Mike Gilbert, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, work to prepare oxygen hoses aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently preparing to deploy to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA (July 7, 2011) - The guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) transiting through the Baltic Sea during a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA (July 8, 2011) - Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) brace for shock from an incoming missile hit during a general quarters damage control training team exercise onboard. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA (July 8, 2011) - Chief Engineman Shawn Etheridge, a damage control training team member, (left) and Engineman Fireman Ryan Dahl (middle) observes as Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Michael Vaughn explains the proper way to construct I- type shoring to support a sagging bulkhead during a general quarters damage control training team exercise aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52). Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA (July 8, 2011) - Yeoman Seaman Nester Noyolaruiz (left) and Yeoman 2nd Class Edward Williams (middle) treat Ship Serviceman Seaman Ulysses Hernandez for a abominable evisceration during a general quarters damage control training team exercise aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52). Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA (July 8, 2011) - Hull Technician 1st Class Kenneth Bryant welds a damage control training pipe patching aid aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52). The pipe will help Sailors build their damage control pipe patching skills. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain (July 8, 2011) - Navy Diver 2nd Class Jason Hatch, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, uses chains and cargo straps to secure the decompression chamber aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently preparing to deploy to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA (July 7, 2011) - Boatswain's Mate Seaman Edem Atohoun shoots targets with a 9mm pistol during a live fire small arms qualification aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52). Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA (July 7, 2011) - Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) shoot the M-4 rifle during a live fire small arms qualification. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain (July 7, 2011) - U.S. Navy Divers, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, move equipment during a gear onload aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently preparing to deploy to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (July 1, 2011) - Cmdr. James Sposato, executive officer aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52), speaks to veterans from the World War II arctic convoy, "Operation Dervish" during a tour of the ship while inport St. Petersburg. Operation Dervish was the first of the Arctic Convoys which the Western Allies supplied material aid to the Soviet Union in its fight against Nazi Germany in August, 1941. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (July 1, 2011) - Cmdr. James Sposato, executive officer aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52), shows veterans from the World War II arctic convoy, 'Operation Dervish,' the MK 32 Torpedo Tub during a tour of the ship while inport St. Petersburg. Operation Dervish was the first of the Arctic Convoys which the western allies supplied material aid to the Soviet Union in its fight against Nazi Germany in August, 1941. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (July 1, 2011) - A 92-year-old veteran from the World War II arctic convoy, "Operation Dervish" reminisces about his time in the Russian navy during a tour aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) while inport St. Petersburg. Operation Dervish was the first of the Arctic Convoys which the western allies supplied material aid to the Soviet Union in its fight against Nazi Germany in August, 1941. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...