Photos tagged with "Greece"

  • SOUDA BAY, Greece -- USS Halyburton (FFG-40), an OLIVER HAZARD PERRY-class frigate, arrives for a scheduled port visit. Halyburton is homeported in Mayport, Fla. and currently on a scheduled deployment operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece - Crew members aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) prepare to conduct a berth shift during a port visit on the Greek island of Crete. Cole is currently on a scheduled deployment and operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece - Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) pull mooring lines while getting underway for a berth shift during a port visit on the Greek island of Crete. Cole is currently on a scheduled deployment and operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece - The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) conducts a berth shift during a port visit on the Greek island of Crete. Cole is currently on a scheduled deployment and operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece - The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) conducts a berth shift during a port visit on the Greek island of Crete. Cole is currently on a scheduled deployment and operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece -Crewmembers of the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine, USS Florida (SSGN 728), conduct mooring operations as she arrives for a port visit on the island of Crete. Florida is homeported in Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece - A crewmember of the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine, USS Florida (SSGN 728), heaves a line ashore as she arrives for a port visit on the island of Crete. Florida is homeported in Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece - The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine, USS Florida (SSGN 728), approaches Souda harbor for a port visit on the island of Crete. Florida is homeported in Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece - The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine, USS Florida (SSGN 728), approaches Souda harbor for a port visit on the island of Crete. Florida is homeported in Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) gets underway from Souda harbor following a port visit. Annapolis is homeported in Groton, Conn., and is currently on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) gets underway following a routine port visit. Annapolis is homeported in Groton, Conn., and is currently on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece - Electronics Technician Seaman David Walsh salutes the national ensign during morning colors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) during a port visit. Annapolis is homeported in Groton, Conn., and is currently on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) gets underway from Souda harbor following a port visit. Annapolis is homeported in Groton, Conn., and is currently on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 12, 2012) - Boarding team members from the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), conduct small-arms training under the guidance of Marines assigned to the 1st Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multinational maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 12, 2012) - Operations Specialist Seaman Alex Dibenedetto (left), a boarding team member assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), practices small arms tactics under the supervision of U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Joshua Aiken (right), from the to 1st Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multinational maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 12, 2012) - U.S. Navy Sailors attached to guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG-56) participate in small-arms training aboard the Hellenic naval training ship Aris as part of exercise Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12) at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operations Center in Souda Bay, May 12. PE12, a multinational exercise between European, North African and U.S. naval forces, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations to help increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 9, 2012) - Chief Fire Controlman Timothy Wheeler, a member of the boarding team from guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), secures a stairway during an exercise aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 9, 2012) - Senior Chief Fire Controlman Allen Bylls, a member of the boarding team from guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), leads his team on an exercise aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 9, 2012) - Members of a Moroccan boarding team attached to the Moroccan ship Mohammed V (F-611) participate in small-arms training aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 8, 2012) - Moroccan naval forces participate in small-arms training aboard the Hellenic training ship Aris as part of a boarding team exercise during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Sothern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 9, 2012) - Senior Chief Sonar Technician (Surface) Victor Meza, a member of the boarding team from guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), provides security for his team during an exercise aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 8, 2012) - Moroccan naval forces participate in small-arms training aboard the Hellenic training ship Aris as part of a boarding team exercise during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Sothern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ATHENS, Greece (Feb. 15, 2012) – The MH-60S Knighthawk ‘Ghostrider 53’, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Det. 1, flies over Megara Army Airfield, Athens, Greece, as a Sailor assigned to Naval Special Warfare, U.S. Special Boat Team, jumps out during the final day of a multi-week joint exercise. HSC 28, Det. 1, based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in Joint Combined Exchange Training with Special Operations Command Europe and the Hellenic armed forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ATHENS, Greece (Feb. 9, 2012) –Members of the Hellenic Navy Special Forces fastrope from the MH-60S Knighthawk ‘Ghostrider 53’ assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, during helicopter boarding training with the Hellenic Navy landing ship LST Chios (L173). HSC 28, based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in Joint Combined Exchange Training with Special Operations Command Europe and the Hellenic armed forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ATHENS, Greece (Feb. 9, 2012) – Naval Air Crewman 1st Class Paul Howell, crew chief of the MH-60S Knighthawk ‘Ghostrider 53’ assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, conducts a visual safety scan over the Saronic Gulf during helicopter landing training with the Hellenic Navy. HSC 28, based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in Joint Combined Exchange Training with Special Operations Command Europe and the Hellenic armed forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 8, 2012) - Operations Specialist 3rd Class Louis Ramirez and Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Seaman Tamesha Turner prepare to hoist morning colors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) while in port Souda Bay for refueling. Vella Gulf, homeported out of Norfolk, Va., is conducting theater security cooperation and maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 8, 2012) - Fire Controlman 3rd Class Brian Sigler casts off a storm line from the fantail of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) while in port Souda Bay for refueling. Vella Gulf, homeported out of Norfolk, Va., is conducting theater security cooperation and maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 8, 2012) - Seaman Ryan Dobler fastens a ramp to the fantail of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) while in port Souda Bay for refueling. Vella Gulf, homeported out of Norfolk, Va., is conducting theater security cooperation and maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ATHENS, Greece (Feb. 7, 2012) Sailors from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 conduct training using special insertion/extraction rigging near Athens. HSC 28, based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in Joint Combined Exchange Training with Special Operations Command Europe and the Hellenic armed forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ATHENS, Greece (Feb. 7, 2012) Sailors from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 conduct training using special insertion/extraction rigging near Athens. HSC 28, based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in Joint Combined Exchange Training with Special Operations Command Europe and the Hellenic armed forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 5, 2012) - Electrician Technician 3rd Class Nihal Dennis throws a heaving line from the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) as they moor at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay. Vella Gulf, homeported out of Norfolk, Va., is currently conducting theater security cooperation and maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 5, 2012) - Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) handle mooring lines while docking in Naval Support Activity Souda Bay. Vella Gulf, homeported out of Norfolk, Va., is currently conducting theater security cooperation and maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VALLETTA, Malta (Dec. 5, 2011) - The Armed Forces of Malta counterpiracy vessel protection detachment demonstrates aerial boarding procedures during Eurasia Partnership Capstone (EPC) 2011. Participants for EPC 2011 include approximately 100 representatives from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Malta, Romania, Ukraine and the United States, who will focus on strengthening maritime relationships between Eurasian nations. Training workshops will range from maritime law enforcement, maritime search and rescue, marine environmental protection, leadership development courses for noncommissioned officers and, for the first time during EPC, advanced network-enabled maritime interdiction operations (MIO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VALLETTA, Malta (Dec. 5, 2011) - The Armed Forces of Malta counterpiracy vessel protection detachment demonstrates aerial boarding procedures during Eurasia Partnership Capstone (EPC) 2011. Participants for EPC 2011 include approximately 100 representatives from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Malta, Romania, Ukraine and the United States, who will focus on strengthening maritime relationships between Eurasian nations. Training workshops will range from maritime law enforcement, maritime search and rescue, marine environmental protection, leadership development courses for noncommissioned officers and, for the first time during EPC, advanced network-enabled maritime interdiction operations (MIO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 9, 2011) - Divers prepare to conduct diving operations from the German minehunter FGS Bad Bevensen during a mine countermeasure training scenario as part of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasure Group (SNMCMG) training exercise Ariadne 2011. During the exercise, participating staffs and units from Germany, Greece,Italy, Spain, Turkey and the U.S. trained in mine countermeasure and worked together to enhance the cooperation level and improve mutual training and interoperability among participating units. Conducting training engagements in foreign waters expands each country's mine countermeasure capabilities by presenting unique environmental and geographic areas in which to operate. Ariadne 2011 is an annual SNMCMG training exercise held in the waters off of Patras, Greece. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 9, 2011) - Divers prepare to conduct diving operations from the German minehunter FGS Bad Bevensen during a mine countermeasure training scenario as part of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasure Group (SNMCMG) training exercise Ariadne 2011. During the exercise, participating staffs and units from Germany, Greece,Italy, Spain, Turkey and the U.S. trained in mine countermeasure and worked together to enhance the cooperation level and improve mutual training and interoperability among participating units. Conducting training engagements in foreign waters expands each country's mine countermeasure capabilities by presenting unique environmental and geographic areas in which to operate. Ariadne 2011 is an annual SNMCMG training exercise held in the waters off of Patras, Greece. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 27, 2011) Greek Special Forces Ensign Alexander Tsaltas, right, an instructor at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center (NMIOTC), demonstrates to U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Nicholas Braman from Rota, Spain, how to perform a proper takedown on a uncooperative member of a suspect vessel's crew during a Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11) defense tactics exercise in Souda Bay, Crete. A three-week exercise 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 ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 26, 2011) -- Members of a Greek Navy maritime interdiction operations (MIO) boarding team practice removing a casualty as a part of small arms training meant to sharpen their essential skills used in conducting MIO against suspect vessels during training at the NATO MIO Training Center in Souda Bay, Crete, May 26, 2011, as part of exercise 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 ...
  • PIRAEUS, Greece (May 17, 2011) - Capt. James W. Kilby, commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), greets Chrysoula Aliferi, ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, while anchored off Piraeus for a routine visit. 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 ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece (Mar. 7, 2011) USS Florida (SSGN 728) arrives to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay for a routine port visit. Florida is currently deployed in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cayman Santoro) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece (Mar. 7, 2011) USS Florida (SSGN 728) arrives to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay for a routine port visit. Florida is currently deployed in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cayman Santoro) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 17, 2011) - Greek navy submarine HS Protefs is "forced" to surface off the coast of Sicily by a combination of NATO surface and air assets as part of Exercise Proud Manta. The event was observed by journalists embarked aboard Italian navy ship ITS Etna for a media availability to mark the end of the 14-day exercise. Proud Manta is designed to provide operational training in air, surface, and subsurface cooperation and coordination in anti-submarine warfare operations for potential NATO response force roles and missions.(Italian navy Photo/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 17, 2011) - Greek navy submarine HS Protefs is "forced" to surface off the coast of Sicily by a combination of NATO surface and air assets as part of Exercise Proud Manta. The event was observed by journalists embarked aboard Italian navy ship ITS Etna for a media availability to mark the end of the 14-day exercise. Proud Manta is designed to provide operational training in air, surface, and subsurface cooperation and coordination in anti-submarine warfare operations for potential NATO response force roles and missions.(Italian navy Photo/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Spc. Khristoffer Sandoval, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, infantryman, A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry, Multinational Battle Group East, and a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, helps load an injured person into the back of an M998 Humvee Ambulance Jan. 7 outside of Ferizaj/Urosevac. Sandoval, a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, was part of a Quick Reaction Force Validation Exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Spc. Khristoffer Sandoval, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, infantryman, A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry, Multinational Battle Group East, and a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, helps load an injured person into the back of an M998 Humvee Ambulance, Jan. 7, outside of Ferizaj/Urosevac. Sandoval, a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, was part of a Quick Reaction Force Validation Exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Spc. Khristoffer Sandoval, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, infantryman, A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry, Multinational Battle Group East, and a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, holds the head of a civilian interpreter during a Quick Reaction Force validation exercise Jan. 7. The exercise simulated an Liaison Monitoring Team vehicle striking a sign and injuring everyone inside. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Soldiers from A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry, Multinational Battle Group East, prepare a Greek soldier for transport on a stretcher Jan. 7 outside of Ferizaj/Urosevac. The Greek soldier was simulating an injury for a Quick Reaction Force exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TA QALI, Malta (Nov. 16, 2010) -- Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 (EPC 10) participants come together in a teambuilding exercise by competing in obstacle courses. The groups were randomly selected to encourage participants from each country to work together. EPC is a maritime forces conference designed to build relationships and partnerships, and aims to improve interoperability between Eurasian nations through workshops and seminars. Participating nations include are Participating nations include are Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TA QALI, Malta (Nov. 16, 2010)-- Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 (EPC 10) participants come together in a teambuilding exercise by competing in obstacle courses. The groups were randomly selected to encourage participants from each country to work together. EPC is a maritime forces conference designed to build relationships and partnerships, and aims to improve interoperability between Eurasian nations through workshops and seminars. Participating nations include are Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...