MECK ISLAND, Republic of the Marshall Islands (Oct. 25, 2012)1 of 4
A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor missile is launched from Meck Island to intercept a ballistic missile target during a Missile Defense Agency integrated flight test. America’s Sailors are Warfighters, a fast and flexible force deployed worldwide. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. U.S. Navy photo (Released) 121025-N-ZZ999-002
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2012)2 of 4
Sailors assigned to the weapons department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) transport 1,000-pound bombs on the forward mess decks for transfer to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2). This is the last ammunition offload before returning to homeport. Enterprise is completing its final scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. America’s Sailors are Warfighters, a fast and flexible force deployed worldwide. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jared King (Released) 121024-N-CH661-056
GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 21, 2012)3 of 4
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Brittney A. Martinez, from San Antonio, signals that there are incoming pallets from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81). Winston S. Churchill is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Chase (Released) 121021-N-YF306-037
GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (Oct. 24, 2012)4 of 4
Hurricane Sandy makes landfall at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Hurricane Condition of Readiness 3 (COR III) was set base-wide in preparation for storm winds greater than 50 knots. Among a myriad of precautionary measures taken at the installation, all beaches were closed and all boating, diving and recreational swimming was suspended. All schools, roads and facilities were closed. Base residents were reminded on the importance of being prepared with a essential supplies and were advised to remain within their residence until the "all clear" was passed. The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Ailes (Released) 121024-N-WW127-319
