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Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) as she pulls into Naval Station Pearl Harbor after a seven-month deployment to the western Pacific Ocean.

Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile de...

PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 24, 2009) Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) as she pulls into Naval Station Pearl Harbor after a seven-month deployment to the ... More

Defense.gov News Photo 090501-N-1251W-003

Defense.gov News Photo 090501-N-1251W-003

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Frederick (right), a member of the USS Fitzgerald's (DDG 62) visit, board, search and seizure team, secures a perimeter while other team members speak with the ship's c... More

The Indian Navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (DDG 54), left, the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144).

The Indian Navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (DDG 54), left, th...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 29, 2009) The Indian Navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (DDG 54), left, the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Fo... More

Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Rob Escue, assigned to the Warlords of Light Helicopter Antisubmarine squadron (HSL) 51, performs preventive maintenance on an SH-60F helicopter aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19).

Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Rob Escue, assigned to the Warlo...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 30, 2009) Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Rob Escue, assigned to the "Warlords" of Light Helicopter Antisubmarine squadron (HSL) 51, performs preventive maintenance on an SH-60F helico... More

A member of the Indian Navy boards the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as he conducts a visit, board, search and seizure drill during Exercise Malabar 2009.

A member of the Indian Navy boards the amphibious command ship USS Blu...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 01, 2009) A member of the Indian Navy boards the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as he conducts a visit, board, search and seizure drill during Exercise Malabar 2009. Malabar... More

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Christine Bagley launches an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter off the flight deck of the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19).

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Christine Bagley launches an SH-60 Sea Hawk...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 29, 2009) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Christine Bagley launches an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter off the flight deck of the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during Exercise Malabar... More

US Navy 090506-N-7478G-018 Seaman Raymond Lovelace, assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), maintains a steady coarse

US Navy 090506-N-7478G-018 Seaman Raymond Lovelace, assigned to the am...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 6, 2009) Seaman Raymond Lovelace, assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), maintains a steady coarse while returning to her homeport after participating in Exercise M... More

A member of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force boards the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while conducting a visit, board, search, and seizure drill during Exercise Malabar 2009.

A member of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force boards the amphibiou...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 01, 2009) A member of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force boards the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while conducting a visit, board, search, and seizure drill during Exerc... More

US Navy 090505-N-7280V-213 Sailors assigned to the flying squad aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) form a three-man attack team to combat a simulated fire

US Navy 090505-N-7280V-213 Sailors assigned to the flying squad aboard...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2009) Sailors assigned to the flying squad aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) form a three-man attack team to combat a simulated fire in the Ship's post office. Bl... More

US Navy 090429-N-0807W-322 A tugboat guides the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as it departs Fleet Activities Sasebo after a scheduled port visit

US Navy 090429-N-0807W-322 A tugboat guides the amphibious command shi...

SASEBO, Japan (April 29, 2009) A tugboat guides the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as it departs Fleet Activities Sasebo after a scheduled port visit. Blue Ridge is participating in Exercise M... More

US Navy 090429-N-7478G-313 The Indian Navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (DDG 54), left, the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Ku

US Navy 090429-N-7478G-313 The Indian Navy guided-missile destroyer IN...

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 29, 2009) The Indian Navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (DDG 54), left, the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense ... More

Sailors from amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked Seventh Fleet staff cleaning up White Beach in Okinawa, Japan

Sailors from amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embar...

OKINAWA, Japan (May. 04, 2009) Sailors from amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked Seventh Fleet staff cleaning up White Beach in Okinawa, Japan as part of the community service project. B... More

US Navy 090505-N-7280V-212 Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Paris Luh reports to scene leader Damage Controlman 3rd Class Emmanuel Aguilar

US Navy 090505-N-7280V-212 Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Paris...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2009) Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Paris Luh reports to scene leader Damage Controlman 3rd Class Emmanuel Aguilar while a cameraman documents for Washington Report's Yoshika Hida... More

US Navy 090502-N-3830J-283 Maritime forces from India, Japan and the U.S. are underway during Malabar 2009, a trilateral training exercise led by the Indian Navy

US Navy 090502-N-3830J-283 Maritime forces from India, Japan and the U...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2009) Maritime forces from India, Japan and the U.S. are underway during Malabar 2009, a trilateral training exercise led by the Indian Navy. The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force and ... More

US Navy 090430-N-7478G-201 Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Lawrence Smathers, assigned to the

US Navy 090430-N-7478G-201 Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Lawr...

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 30, 2009) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Lawrence Smathers, assigned to the "Warlords" of Light Helicopter Antisubmarine squadron (HSL) 51, performs preventive maintenance on a SH-... More

U.S. 7th Fleet Command Master Chief Marcos Sibal watches an oncoming Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship.

U.S. 7th Fleet Command Master Chief Marcos Sibal watches an oncoming J...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 29, 2009) U.S. 7th Fleet Command Master Chief Marcos Sibal watches an oncoming Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship as the Arleigh-Burke class destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) moves past ... More

Indian Navy Rear Adm. Anurag G. Thapliyal, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Hitoshi Noguchi greet each other.

Indian Navy Rear Adm. Anurag G. Thapliyal, Flag Officer Commanding Eas...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 02, 2009) Indian Navy Rear Adm. Anurag G. Thapliyal, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Hitoshi Noguchi greet each other as they a... More

INS Ranvir (DDG 54)

INS Ranvir (DDG 54)

090429-N-7478G-314 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 29, 2009) The Indian Navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (DDG 54) leads the Arleigh-Burke class destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and the Japan Self-Defense Force d... More

US Navy 090429-N-7478G-209 U.S. 7th Fleet Command Master Chief Marcos Sibal watches an oncoming Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship

US Navy 090429-N-7478G-209 U.S. 7th Fleet Command Master Chief Marcos ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 29, 2009) U.S. 7th Fleet Command Master Chief Marcos Sibal watches an oncoming Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship as the Arleigh-Burke class destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) moves pas... More

US Navy 090430-N-7478G-200 JDS Kurama (DDH 144) leads the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), flying their battle flag, and the Indian Navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (DDG 54) are underway in formation du

US Navy 090430-N-7478G-200 JDS Kurama (DDH 144) leads the guided-missi...

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 30, 2009) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144) leads the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), flying their battle flag, and the Indian Navy gui... More

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144), left, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) take part in Exercise Malabar 2009.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144), ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 30, 2009) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144), left, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) take part in Exercise Malabar 2009. The Japanes... More

Members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force climb aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a visit, board, search and seizure drill as part of Exercise Malabar 2009.

Members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force climb aboard the amph...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 01, 2009) Members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force climb aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a visit, board, search and seizure drill as part of Exercis... More

Maritime forces from India, Japan and the U.S. are underway during Malabar 2009, a trilateral training exercise led by the Indian Navy.

Maritime forces from India, Japan and the U.S. are underway during Mal...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 02, 2009) Maritime forces from India, Japan and the U.S. are underway during Malabar 2009, a trilateral training exercise led by the Indian Navy. The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force and... More

Cmdr. Larry Gonzales, executive officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90), poses with his family by the brow of the ship upon return to Naval Station Pearl Harbor after a seven-month deployment to the western Pacific Ocean.

Cmdr. Larry Gonzales, executive officer of the guided-missile destroye...

PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 24, 2009) Cmdr. Larry Gonzales, executive officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90), poses with his family by the brow of the ship upon return to Naval Station Pearl Harbor ... More

Sailors man the rails as the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) returns to Naval Station Pearl Harbor after a seven-month deployment to the western Pacific Ocean.

Sailors man the rails as the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG ...

PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 24, 2009) Sailors man the rails as the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) returns to Naval Station Pearl Harbor after a seven-month deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. Chafee p... More

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144) pulls alongside amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during Exercise Malabar 2009.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144) p...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 29, 2009) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144) pulls alongside amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during Exercise Malabar 2009, an annual exercis... More

JDS Kurama (DDH 144) leads the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), flying their battle flag, and the Indian Navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (DDG 54) are underway in formation during Exercise Malabar 2009.

JDS Kurama (DDH 144) leads the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 30, 2009) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144) leads the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), flying their battle flag, and the Indian Navy guide... More

Yoshiki Hidaka, interviews, Capt. Thom W. Burke amphibious, commanding officer command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19).

Yoshiki Hidaka, interviews, Capt. Thom W. Burke amphibious, commanding...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 05, 2009) Yoshiki Hidaka, interviews, Capt. Thom W. Burke amphibious, commanding officer command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during sea and anchor detail as the ship departs Okinawa Bay. Hi... More

US Navy 090429-N-0807W-230 A sailor assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) looks out from a mooring station during sea and anchor detail

US Navy 090429-N-0807W-230 A sailor assigned to the amphibious command...

SASEBO, Japan (April 29, 2009) A sailor assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) looks out from a mooring station during sea and anchor detail as the ship prepares to get underway from F... More

US Navy 090430-N-1251W-158 Cmdr. Robert Brodie, executive officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), discusses ships positioning with Indian Navy Lt. Cmdr. Gurudeep Bala during a replenishment at sea

US Navy 090430-N-1251W-158 Cmdr. Robert Brodie, executive officer of t...

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 30, 2009) Cmdr. Robert Brodie, executive officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), discusses ships positioning with Indian Navy Lt. Cmdr. Gurudeep Bala during a repl... More

A sailor assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) looks out from a mooring station during sea and anchor detail.

A sailor assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 1...

SASEBO, Japan (Apr. 29, 2009) A sailor assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) looks out from a mooring station during sea and anchor detail as the ship prepares to get underway from Fle... More

ailors chock and chain an Indian Navy Chetak helicopter to the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) as amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) passes behind.

ailors chock and chain an Indian Navy Chetak helicopter to the flight ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 30, 2009) Sailors chock and chain an Indian Navy Chetak helicopter to the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) as amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 1... More

US Navy 090502-N-3830J-266 Maritime forces from India, Japan and the U.S. are underway during Malabar 2009, a trilateral training exercise led by the Indian Navy

US Navy 090502-N-3830J-266 Maritime forces from India, Japan and the U...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2009) Maritime forces from India, Japan and the U.S. are underway during Malabar 2009, a trilateral training exercise led by the Indian Navy. The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force and ... More

US Navy 090825-N-3666S-004 Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) as she pulls into Naval Station Pearl Harbor after a seven-month deployment to the western Pacific Oce

US Navy 090825-N-3666S-004 Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Bu...

PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 24, 2009) Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) as she pulls into Naval Station Pearl Harbor after a seven-month deployment to the... More

Defense.gov News Photo 090501-N-1251W-049

Defense.gov News Photo 090501-N-1251W-049

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Marc Morency, a member of the USS Fitzgerald's (DDG 62) visit, board, search and seizure team, climbs up a pilot ladder to board the Indian navy supply ship INS Jyoti (A58) du... More

Quartermaster 1st Class Marc Morency, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), climbs a pilot ladder to board the Indian Navy replenishment tanker INS Jyoti (A58).

Quartermaster 1st Class Marc Morency, a member of the visit, board, se...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 01, 2009) Quartermaster 1st Class Marc Morency, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), climbs a pilot ladder to bo... More

Seaman Raymond Lovelace, assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), maintains a steady coarse.

Seaman Raymond Lovelace, assigned to the amphibious command ship USS B...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 06, 2009) Seaman Raymond Lovelace, assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), maintains a steady coarse while returning to her homeport after participating in Exercise ... More

Friends and family greet Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90)

Friends and family greet Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class g...

PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 24, 2009) Friends and family greet Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) at Naval Station Pearl Harbor during Chafee's return from a six-mon... More

US Navy 090505-N-7280V-151 Yoshiki Hidaka, interviews, Capt. Thom W. Burke amphibious, commanding officer command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)

US Navy 090505-N-7280V-151 Yoshiki Hidaka, interviews, Capt. Thom W. B...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2009) Yoshiki Hidaka, interviews, Capt. Thom W. Burke amphibious, commanding officer command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during sea and anchor detail as the ship departs Okinawa Bay. Hid... More

US Navy 090429-N-7280V-378 The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144) pulls alongside amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during Exercise Malabar 2009

US Navy 090429-N-7280V-378 The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destr...

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 29, 2009) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144) pulls alongside amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during Exercise Malabar 2009, an annual exerc... More

Indian Navy Chetak

Indian Navy Chetak

090430-N-1251W-214 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 30, 2009) Sailors chock and chain an Indian Navy Chetak helicopter to the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) as amphibious command ship ... More

The Indian Navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (DDG 54) leads the Arleigh-Burke class destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62).

The Indian Navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (DDG 54) leads the...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 29, 2009) The Indian Navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (DDG 54) leads the Arleigh-Burke class destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and the Japan Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (... More

A tugboat guides the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as it departs Fleet Activities Sasebo after a scheduled port visit.

A tugboat guides the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) a...

SASEBO, Japan (Apr. 29, 2009) A tugboat guides the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as it departs Fleet Activities Sasebo after a scheduled port visit. Blue Ridge is participating in Exercise Mal... More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Lawrence Smathers, assigned to the

Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Lawrence Smathers, assigned to ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 30, 2009) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Lawrence Smathers, assigned to the "Warlords" of Light Helicopter Antisubmarine squadron (HSL) 51, performs preventive maintenance on a SH-60... More

A member of the Indian Navy simulates a hostage scenario aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while conducting a visit, board, search, and seizure drill.

A member of the Indian Navy simulates a hostage scenario aboard the am...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 01, 2009) A member of the Indian Navy simulates a hostage scenario aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while conducting a visit, board, search, and seizure drill durin... More

Quartermaster 1st Class Marc Morency, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), climbs a pilot ladder to board the Indian Navy replenishment tanker INS Jyoti (A58).

Quartermaster 1st Class Marc Morency, a member of the visit, board, se...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 01, 2009) Quartermaster 1st Class Marc Morency, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), climbs a pilot ladder to bo... More

Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Paris Luh reports to scene leader Damage Controlman 3rd Class Emmanuel Aguilar.

Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Paris Luh reports to scene leade...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 05, 2009) Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Paris Luh reports to scene leader Damage Controlman 3rd Class Emmanuel Aguilar while a cameraman documents for Washington Report's Yoshika Hid... More

US Navy 090504-N-4918C-058 Sailors from amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked Seventh Fleet staff cleaning up White Beach in Okinawa, Japan

US Navy 090504-N-4918C-058 Sailors from amphibious command ship USS Bl...

OKINAWA, Japan (May 4, 2009) Sailors from amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked Seventh Fleet staff cleaning up White Beach in Okinawa, Japan as part of the community service project. Bl... More

JS Kurama (DDH-144) leads USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) and INS Ranvir (D54) during Malabar 2009, -30 Apr. 2009 a

JS Kurama (DDH-144) leads USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) and INS Ranvir (D54)...

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 30, 2009) - Japan Maritime Self Defense Force destroyer JS Kurama (DDH-144) leads the U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62), flying its battle flag, and Indian navy gu... More

Cmdr. Robert Brodie, executive officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), discusses ships positioning with Indian Navy Lt. Cmdr. Gurudeep Bala during a replenishment at sea.

Cmdr. Robert Brodie, executive officer of the guided-missile destroyer...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 30, 2009) Cmdr. Robert Brodie, executive officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), discusses ships positioning with Indian Navy Lt. Cmdr. Gurudeep Bala during a replen... More

Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Frederick, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), secures a perimeter.

Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Frederick, a member of the visit, board...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 01, 2009) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Frederick, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), secures a perimeter ... More

Quartermaster 3rd Class Philip Horsley explains the ships movement to members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during an Exercise Malabar 2009 visit, board, search and seizure drill.

Quartermaster 3rd Class Philip Horsley explains the ships movement to ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 01, 2009) Quartermaster 3rd Class Philip Horsley explains the ships movement to members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) du... More

US Navy 090502-N-7280V-023 Indian Navy Rear Adm. Anurag G. Thapliyal, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Hitoshi Noguchi greet each other

US Navy 090502-N-7280V-023 Indian Navy Rear Adm. Anurag G. Thapliyal, ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2009) Indian Navy Rear Adm. Anurag G. Thapliyal, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Hitoshi Noguchi greet each other as they ar... More

US Navy 090501-N-1251W-003 Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Frederick, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), secures a perimeter

US Navy 090501-N-1251W-003 Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Frederick, a...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 1, 2009) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Frederick, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), secures a perimeter d... More

US Navy 090430-N-7280V-337 The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144), left, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) take part in Exercise Malabar 2009

US Navy 090430-N-7280V-337 The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destr...

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 30, 2009) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144), left, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) take part in Exercise Malabar 2009. The Japan... More

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144), left, the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), and the Indian Navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (DDG 54) take part in Exercise Malabar 2009.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144), ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 30, 2009) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144), left, the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), and the Indian Navy guided-missile destroyer INS R... More

A member of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force searches Ensign Timothy Martin aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during an Exercise Malabar 2009 visit, board, search and seizure drill.

A member of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force searches Ensign Timo...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 01, 2009) A member of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force searches Ensign Timothy Martin aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during an Exercise Malabar 2009 visit, b... More

Maritime forces from India, Japan and the U.S. are underway during Malabar 2009, a trilateral training exercise led by the Indian Navy.

Maritime forces from India, Japan and the U.S. are underway during Mal...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 02, 2009) Maritime forces from India, Japan and the U.S. are underway during Malabar 2009, a trilateral training exercise led by the Indian Navy. The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force and... More

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Christine Bagley, assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), launches a helicopter carrying Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Hitoshi Noguchi.

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Christine Bagley, assigned to the amphibiou...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 02, 2009) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Christine Bagley, assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), launches a helicopter carrying Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear ... More

Sailors assigned to the flying squad aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) form a three-man attack team to combat a simulated fire.

Sailors assigned to the flying squad aboard the amphibious command shi...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 05, 2009) Sailors assigned to the flying squad aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) form a three-man attack team to combat a simulated fire in the Ship's post office. B... More

US Navy 090502-N-7478G-182 Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Christine Bagley, assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), launches a helicopter carrying Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Hitoshi Noguchi

US Navy 090502-N-7478G-182 Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Christine Bagley...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2009) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Christine Bagley, assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), launches a helicopter carrying Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear A... More

US Navy 090429-N-7478G-311 Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Christine Bagley launches an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter off the flight deck of the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)

US Navy 090429-N-7478G-311 Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Christine Bagley...

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 29, 2009) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Christine Bagley launches an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter off the flight deck of the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during Exercise Malab... More

US Navy 090430-N-7280V-336 The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144), left, the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), and the Indian Navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (DDG 54) take

US Navy 090430-N-7280V-336 The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destr...

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 30, 2009) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH 144), left, the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), and the Indian Navy guided-missile destroyer INS... More

US Navy 090430-N-7280V-334 Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Rob Escue, assigned to the Warlords of Light Helicopter Antisubmarine squadron (HSL) 51, performs preventive maintenance on an SH-60F helicopter aboard the amphib

US Navy 090430-N-7280V-334 Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Rob E...

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 30, 2009) Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Rob Escue, assigned to the "Warlords" of Light Helicopter Antisubmarine squadron (HSL) 51, performs preventive maintenance on an SH-60F heli... More