Photos from April, 2011

  • AUGUSTA BAY, Sicily (April 14, 2011) Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, transfers across a utility barge from amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to Rescue and Salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51) during a visit to both ships while in port Augusta Bay, Sicily. Kearsarge 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 Stevie Tate/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • AUGUSTA BAY, Sicily (April 14, 2011) Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, greets Mr. Jack Begley of the merchant marine force, during a visit to Rescue and Salvage Ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51) during its port visit in Augusta Bay, Sicily. Kearsarge 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 Joshua Mann/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • AUGUSTA BAY, Sicily (April 14, 2011) Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, speaks with Commander, Amphibious Squadron Four, Capt. Peter Pagano during a visit to amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during the ships port visit to Augusta Bay, Sicily. Kearsarge 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 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 11, 2011) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) perform small boat operations with amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15). Barry is on a routine deployment conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation missions in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 9, 2011) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) fires its MK-45 5-inch 54mm cannon during a point-accuracy check fire exercise. Barry is on a routine deployment conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation missions in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 5, 2011) An SA-330J Puma helicopter lands aboard Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) during a vertical replenishment with Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5). Barry is on a routine deployment conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation missions in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 07, 2011) Aviation Electronics Mate 3rd Class Eileen Lopez cleans a wire harness in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the command ship of Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Mann/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (April 11, 2011) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, is greeted by side boys as he arrives aboard the Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) for a visit with the crew and a tour of the ship. Monterey is providing the first ballistic missile defense under the European Phased Adaptive Approach. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darryl Wood/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (April 11, 2011) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, meets with USS Monterey's (CG 61) chief petty officers during the ships port visit to Naples. Monterey is providing the first ballistic missile defense under the European Phased Adaptive Approach. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (April 11, 2011) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, meets with USS Monterey's (CG 61) chief petty officers during the ships port visit to Naples. Monterey is providing the first ballistic missile defense under the European Phased Adaptive Approach. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (April 11, 2011) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, meets with Capt. James Kilby, commanding officer of USS Monterey (CG 61) during the ships port visit to Naples. Monterey is providing the first ballistic missile defense under the European Phased Adaptive Approach. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (April 10, 2011) - The Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) arrived in Naples, Italy, for a scheduled port visit. Monterey is providing the first ballistic missile defense under the European Phased Adaptive Approach. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Vasquez/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 5, 2011) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Christopher Miller observes a SA-330J Puma helicopter moving cargo from Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52). Barry is on a routine deployment conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation missions in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 5, 2011) Sailors assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) participate in an all hands working party as the ship received supplies from Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) during a resupply operations known as a replenishment-at-sea that included a vertical replenishment by a SA-330J Puma helicopter. Barry is on a routine deployment conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation missions in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 07, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Jennifer Nunez removes a maintenance panel from a MH-60 Night Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) airspace. Kearsarge is the command ship of Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Mann/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 7, 2011) Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Christopher Sahagun, with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, cleans a blade damper for a MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the command ship of Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain (April 6, 2011) - The Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) pulls in port for refueling. Monterey, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled six-month deployment operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Vasquez/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 6, 2011) - Capt. James W. Kilby, commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), speaks to a harbor pilot as the ship gets underway from Rota, Spain. Monterey, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Vasquez/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 5, 2011) - Ensign Nahum Cook stands the conning officer watch on the bridge of the Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) as the ship battles the heavy seas. Monterey, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled six-month deployment operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Vasquez /Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 5, 2011) - Seaman Joseph Calamari prepares to launch a SH-60 Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Squadron Light 48 embarked aboard the Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61). Monterey, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled six-month deployment operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Vasquez /Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 4, 2011) - The Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) conducts a 5"/54-caliber (Mk 45) lightweight gun live fire test. Monterey, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled six-month deployment and is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Vasquez/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 4, 2011) - The Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) conducts a Close in Weapons System (CWIS) live fire test. Monterey, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled six-month deployment and is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Vasquez /Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 4, 2011) - Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 1st Class Frank Englert, looks over a Navy College Program course paper aboard the Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61). Monterey, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled six-month deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Vasquez/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 5, 2011) - Air crew aboard the Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) conduct a foreign object debris walk down prior to lunching a "Venom 503" SH 60 helicopter from Helicopter Squadron 48. Monterey, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled six-month deployment operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Vasquez /Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SKOPJE, Macedonia -- Dr. Vladimir Chadikovski, pediatric surgeon, explains the functions of the various machines to U.S. Ambassador Philip Reeker during a tour of the hospital. The United States European Command coordinated with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Macedonia, donated $350,000 of equipment to the State University Hospital. The donation allowed for a complete renovation of the Pediatric Surgery Clinic and the purchase of top quality medical equipment designed to help the recovery of Macedonia's youngest patients. The hospital employs highly specialized personnel to perform a wide spectrum of treatments, including complex surgeries on the preterm born infants and children up to 14 years of age. The hospital performs around 20,000 medical examinations and between 1,400 and 1,500 operations/surgeries per year. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...