Lt. j.g. David B. Connell, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer US...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 01, 2014) Lt. j.g. David B. Connell, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), observes the ship's course and speed while standing watch as the conning officer in sup... More
Damage Controlman Fireman Angel Lopez conducts
Damage Controlman Fireman Angel Lopez conducts self-contained breathing apparatus checks aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman, flagship of Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Gro... More
Cmdr. John D. Stoner inspects Interior Communication Electrician 1st C...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 12, 2014) Cmdr. John D. Stoner, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), inspects Interior Communication Electrician 1st Class Floyd Watson during a dress ... More
Capt. Robert Katz, commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May. 19, 2014) Capt. Robert Katz, commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) makes an announcement to the crew on the ship's 1MC. Vella Gulf is ... More
Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Christopher Stoffel,
Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Christopher Stoffel, from Greenville, N.C., cuts a piece of steel for a mount in the metal shop aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan, ... More
Marines assigned to Combat Cargo transport mail off the port aircraft...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 05, 2014) Marines assigned to Combat Cargo transport mail off the port aircraft elevator into the hangar bay aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan and elements of the... More
The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transfer 2...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 06, 2014) The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transfer 277 persons in distress to the Armed Forces of Malta offshore patrol vessel P61. Bataan and the guided-miss... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk lifts dry cargo from the fleet replenishment oiler ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 06, 2014) An MH-60S Sea Hawk lifts dry cargo from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthol (T-AO 189) during a vertical replenishment with the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (... More
Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Clayton Traywick ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 25, 2014) Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Clayton Traywick disassembles piping while performing maintenance aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS V... More
Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Kaleb Connor, left, from Atoka, Tenn., an...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 26, 2014) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Kaleb Connor, left, from Atoka, Tenn., and Electrician's Mate 1st Class Bey Sunga, from Elmhurst, Ill., stand watch at the electrical plant control... More
Fire Controlman 2nd Class Zachary Eisenbraun, from
Fire Controlman 2nd Class Zachary Eisenbraun, from Youngstown, Ohio, checks continuity on a hydra radio connection in the hangar bay control room aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD ... More
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) ap...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 30, 2014) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) approaches the French navy underway replenishment tanker FS Marne (A 630) for an underway replenishment. Vel... More
Seaman Jacob Cunningham monitors the bearing of the French navy underw...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 30, 2014) Seaman Jacob Cunningham monitors the bearing of the French navy underway replenishment tanker FS Marne (A 630) during preparations for an underway replenishment aboard the Tico... More
Sailors participate in helicopter crash and salvage training.
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jul. 01, 2014) Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) participate in helicopter crash and salvage training on the ship's flight deck. Vella Gu... More
Capt. Craig A. Clapperton, commanding officer of the U.S. 6th Fleet co...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jul. 14, 2014) Capt. Craig A. Clapperton, commanding officer of the U.S. 6th Fleet command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), pins an information dominance warfare device on Information Systems... More
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) fires on a target with its Phalanx close-in weapon system during a pre-action caliber fire. Cole, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is conducting nav... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) performs a replenishmen...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 03, 2014) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) performs a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) as seen... More
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Orane Allen, right, assists Damage Controlm...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 06, 2014) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Orane Allen, right, assists Damage Controlman Fireman Apprentice Shantiqua Rose don flight deck personal protective equipment before entering to comb... More
Sailors direct an AW-139 rescue helicopter from the Republic of Cyprus...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 07, 2014) Sailors direct an AW-139 rescue helicopter from the Republic of Cyprus' 460 Search and Rescue (SAR) Squadron aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) d... More
AV-8B Harriers and an MV-22 Osprey sit on the flight
AV-8B Harriers and an MV-22 Osprey sit on the flight deck at night aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime secur... More
Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mi...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 16, 2014) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) line up as the ship pulls away from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler... More
Fire Controlman 2nd Class Ethan Warren, from Moore Haven, Fla., fires ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2014) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Ethan Warren, from Moore Haven, Fla., fires a 25mm machine gun during a Iive-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS... More
Aviation directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Fighting Black Lions...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2014) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Amanda White, top right, from Vandalia, Ohio, directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Fighting Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA)... More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Dontrell Dorsett guides dry cargo via a ten...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 31, 2014) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Dontrell Dorsett guides dry cargo via a tensioned highline aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) during a repleni... More
A U.S. Navy P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft from to the Skinny Dra...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 15, 2014) A U.S. Navy P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft from to the Skinny Dragons of Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 conducts a fly-by with the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). Cole... More
USS Mount Whitney operations
USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) sailing in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 20. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fleet command and control flag ship, forward deployed to Gaeta, Italy, is conducting naval operations with allie... More
Capt. Mark Colombo, commander, USS Mount Whitney (LCC
Capt. Mark Colombo, commander, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) and Lt. Cdr. Tammy Royal, executive officer, USS Mount Whitney, executive officer, USS Mount Whitney, stand by with the honor guard for Rear Adm. Robert... More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) approaches the Military...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 05, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) for a replenishment-at-sea. Cole is con... More
Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Do...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 06, 2014) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) participate in a fresh water washdown on the forecastle. Donald Cook is forward-deploye... More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) fires its MK 45 5-inch ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 12, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) fires its MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun during a pre-action caliber fire exercise. Cole, homeported in Norfolk, is conducting nava... More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) fires a Phalanx close-i...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 12, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) fires a Phalanx close-in weapon system during a pre-action caliber fire exercise. Cole, homeported in Norfolk, is conducting nava... More
Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Adriana Short fires a shotline from the Arleig...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 13, 2014) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Adriana Short fires a shotline from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenish... More
Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS De...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 13, 2014) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) connect a replenishment station during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Comm... More
Machinist's Mate 1st Class Benjamin Stanley, from Courtland, N.Y., inc...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 16, 2014) Machinist's Mate 1st Class Benjamin Stanley, from Courtland, N.Y., increases engine throttles to flank speed aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). Cole is cond... More
The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 21, 2014) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) maneuvers into position for a replenishment-at-sea with the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DD... More
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 36...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 05, 2015) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU), hovers over the flight deck of the amphibious t... More
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) prepares to...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 10, 2015) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) prepares to transit the Suez Canal. Fort McHenry is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is co... More
Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), the S...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 18, 2015) Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) flagship, stand by on the forecastle as the ship comes alongside the... More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) anchors at sea. ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 21, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) anchors at sea. Donald Cook is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S.... More
150223-N-JN664-045 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 23, 2015)
150223-N-JN664-045 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 23, 2015) Machinist Mate 2nd Class Sean Thomas, from Inglewood, Calif., responds to simulated flooding during a general quarters drill aboard USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) ... More
150228-N-JN664-086 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 28, 2015)
150228-N-JN664-086 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 28, 2015) Damage Controlman 1st Class James Smith, originally from Miami, helps Damage Controlman Fireman, Carl Mastenbrook, from Winona, Minn., dress into external in... More
150318-N-ZE250-014 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 18, 2015)
150318-N-ZE250-014 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 18, 2015) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Adam Fischbach, from Vernon Hills, Ill., tests potable water on the mess decks aboard USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) March 18, 2015.... More
Sailors take the petty officer 3rd class advancement exam on the mess ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Mar. 19, 2015) Sailors take the petty officer 3rd class advancement exam on the mess decks aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross is conducting naval operations in the U.... More
150322-N-XB010-018 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 22, 2015)
150322-N-XB010-018 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 22, 2015) Sailors assigned to USS Laboon (DDG 58) complete their M-9 handgun qualifications on the flight deck March 22, 2015. Laboon, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-m... More
Damage Controlman 1st Class Brian Quintana aligns the lube oil filter ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Mar. 24, 2015) Damage Controlman 1st Class Brian Quintana aligns the lube oil filter and separation purifier in a main engine space aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58). La... More
150325-N-XB010-023 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 25, 2015)
150325-N-XB010-023 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 25, 2015) Seaman Najae Phillips, from Brooklyn, N.Y., sings at the Women’s History Month celebration aboard USS Laboon (DDG 58) March 25, 2015. Laboon, an Arleigh Bur... More
The Hellenic navy ship HS Themistokles (F 465) uses a search light to...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Mar. 26, 2015) The Hellenic navy ship HS Themistokles (F 465) uses a search light to communicate in Morse Code with the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) during a passing ex... More
Sailors hoist a rigid-hull inflatable boat aboard the guided-missile d...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Mar. 27, 2015) Sailors hoist a rigid-hull inflatable boat aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting naval operations in the U... More
150329-N-XB010-029 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 29, 2015)
150329-N-XB010-029 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 29, 2015) Ensign Rachel Hill, from Bellview, Washington, left, and Chief Gunner’s Mate Vuong Nguyen, from Houston, search for surface contacts while on the bridge win... More
Sailor monitors an electrical distribution plant in the central contro...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Mar. 31, 2015) Damage Controlman 1st Class William Purhamus, from Stone Ridge, New York, monitors an electrical distribution plant in the central control station aboard guided-missile destroy... More
150403-N-VC236-127 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 3, 2015)
150403-N-VC236-127 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 3, 2015) - Gunner's Mate 1st Class Kody Kuhlers, from Lansing, Iowa, looks on as Logistics Specialist Corey Troglen, from Picayune, Miss., fires a .50-caliber machine... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Sea Knights of Helicopt...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 05, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 delivers cargo to the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS ... More
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Nathaniel Moffett performs a pre-fire maintena...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 15, 2015) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Nathaniel Moffett performs a pre-fire maintenance check on the MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58). Lab... More
150430-N-XB010-001 SOUDA BAY, Greece (April 30, 2015)
150430-N-XB010-001 SOUDA BAY, Greece (April 30, 2015) USS Laboon (DDG 58) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Christopher McCallum boards the Hellenic navy frigate HS Spetsai (F 453) to attend the opening ceremony for Exe... More
Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Gorton, from Princeton, Kansas, s...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May. 06, 2015) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Gorton, from Princeton, Kansas, stands a phone talker watch aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) during a replenishment-... More
Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Geoffrey George, center left, from Poin...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May. 08, 2015) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Geoffrey George, center left, from Point Pleasant, N.J., fires an M-240 light-weight machine gun during a small caliber action team drill aboard ... More
Ensign Stephany Breau, from Colorado Springs, Colo., stands lookout wa...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May. 12, 2015) Ensign Stephany Breau, from Colorado Springs, Colo., stands lookout watch on the bridge wing aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58). Laboon is conducting naval... More
150515-N-FQ994-074 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 15, 2015)
150515-N-FQ994-074 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 15, 2015) Sailors search for hot spots during a general quarters exercise aboard USS Ross (DDG 71) May 15, 2015. Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, ... More
150518-N-XB010-004 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 18, 2015)
150518-N-XB010-004 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 18, 2015) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Lorenzo Begay, from Nazlini, Ariz., prepares the 25mm MOD 2 machine gun aboard USS Laboon (DDG 58) May 18, 2015. Laboon, an Arleigh Bu... More
Members of the visit, board, search, and seizure team aboard the guide...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May. 20, 2015) Members of the visit, board, search, and seizure team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) participate in a live-fire exercise. Laboon is conducting naval op... More
Gunner's Mates 3rd Class Nicholas Funderburk and Kalvin Ibarra sort ma...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May. 22, 2015) Gunner's Mates 3rd Class Nicholas Funderburk and Kalvin Ibarra sort mail packages aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) during a replenishment-at-sea with with ... More
150615-N-FI568-051 ARABIAN GULF (June 15, 2015) –
150615-N-FI568-051 ARABIAN GULF (June 15, 2015) – Rear Adm. James McNeal, commander, Naval Supply Systems Command Global Logistics Support, is saluted by sideboys after arrriving on the flight deck of aircra... More
Sailors participate in a low light small arms training exercise aboard...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 23, 2015) Sailors participate in a low light small arms training exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet... More
150623-N-VR583-08 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 23, 2015)
150623-N-VR583-08 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 23, 2015) Capt. Dana Gordon, left, commanding officer of USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), speaks to Turkish Navy Rear Adm. Sinan Azmi Tosun, Turkish Amphibious Group commander, in... More
150624-N-QM905-037 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 24, 2015)
150624-N-QM905-037 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 24, 2015) Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Josh Johnson, from Bonnieville, Ky., demonstrates the proper way to relieve a nozzleman during a general quarters drill... More
Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Julie Johns, from Walnut, Kansas,...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 25, 2015) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Julie Johns, from Walnut, Kansas, reports a small craft action team status aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) during a g... More
150708-N-FQ994-051 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 8, 2015)
150708-N-FQ994-051 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 8, 2015) Sailors aboard USS Ross (DDG 71) participate in a low light small arms gun shoot July 8, 2015. Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward-... More
Information Specialist 1st Class James Friederichs jumps into the Medi...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jul. 12, 2015) Information Specialist 1st Class James Friederichs jumps into the Mediterranean Sea during a swim call aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross is conducting... More
Lt.j.g. Andrew Kraynak, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jul. 19, 2015) . Lt.j.g. Andrew Kraynak, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, practices underwater neutralization techniques with Israeli EOD counterparts on a subme... More
150720-N-FQ994-038 ROTA, Spain (July 20, 2015) USS
150720-N-FQ994-038 ROTA, Spain (July 20, 2015) USS Ross (DDG 71) returns to Rota, Spain July 20, 2015 after completing its second forward deployed patrol. Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, ... More
Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) conduct a ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jul. 31, 2015) Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) conduct a swim call and steel beach picnic. Porter is deployed to Rota, Spain conducting naval operations in the U.S... More
Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), conduct m...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 01, 2015) Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), conduct man overboard exercises. Porter is deployed to Rota, Spain conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Flee... More
150815-N-ZZ999-003 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 15, 2015)
150815-N-ZZ999-003 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 15, 2015) A WG-13 Lynx attached to the French navy FS Montcalm (D 642) conducts a vertical replenishment with the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) as part ... More
150827-N-AX546-031 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 27, 2015)
150827-N-AX546-031 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 27, 2015) Cmdr. Charles Hampton, commanding officer of USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), ensures the range is visually clear before giving batteries release for the close-in w... More
151002-N-AX546-005 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 2, 2015)
151002-N-AX546-005 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 2, 2015) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Mathew Austin, from Smithfield, N.C., uses an alignment tool to line up a torpedo tube and torpedo track aboard USS Porter (DDG 78) Oc... More
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) respon...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 04, 2015) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) respond to a simulated mass casualty emergency during a medical training evolution. Porter is on a routine patro... More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) tests the emerge...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 05, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) tests the emergency counter measure wash down system. Donald Cook is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet are... More
151011-N-TC720-028 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2015)
151011-N-TC720-028 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2015) Yeoman 2nd Class Benjamin Ryser, from Sanford, N.C., works on personnel evaluations aboard USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) Oct. 11, 2015. Donald Cook, an Arleigh Bu... More
Sailors load torpedo aboard USS Bainbridge
151014-N-WA936-075 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 14, 2015) Sailors load a torpedo into a torpedo tube aboard the USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) Oct. 14, 2015. Bainbridge, an Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, hom... More
USS Donald Cook Sailors return from meet-and-greet aboard Israeli ship
151019-N-TC720-187 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 19, 2015) Sailors return to USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) after a meet-and-greet aboard Israeli Navy Sa'ar 5-class corvette INS Hanit (503) Oct. 19, 2015. Donald Cook, an A... More
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Lindsey Pritt, from Pickaway, West Virginia...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2015) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Lindsey Pritt, from Pickaway, West Virginia, secures a purifier aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Oct. 20, 2015. Kearsarge, de... More
USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) fires air slugs from the Surface Vessel Torped...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2015) USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) fires air slugs from the Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes. Bainbridge, an Arleigh-Burke class guided missile destroyer, homeported in Norfolk, is currently ... More
Lt. Cosimo Manica, a Marina Militare Pilot and Monteiasi, Italy native...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 21, 2015) Lt. Cosimo Manica, a Marina Militare Pilot and Monteiasi, Italy native, currently assigned to the "Ace of Spades" Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 23, conducts a preflight inspecti... More
U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa practice landing on the deck of the Royal Netherlands Navy's amphibious warfare ship, HMLN... More
Sailors aboard USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) wait on the port side of the s...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 28, 2015) Sailors aboard USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) wait on the port side of the ship as it approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO-195) ... More
151028-N-WA936-083 GAETA, Italy (Oct. 28, 2015) Boatswain’s
151028-N-WA936-083 GAETA, Italy (Oct. 28, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Brandon Smith prepares the anchor for letting go as the USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) departs from Gaeta, Italy. Bainbridge, an Arleigh-Burke... More
Marines and sailors with 2nd Platoon, Company E, Battalion
Marines and sailors with 2nd Platoon, Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, conduct close-quarter firing drills in the Mediterranean Sea aboard the USS Oak Hill Oct. 29. The live-fire exercise provided an oppo... More
Logistics Specialist Seaman Robert Jaworski, from Hartsville, South Ca...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2015) Logistics Specialist Seaman Robert Jaworski, from Hartsville, South Carolina, pulls a pallet of supplies up the flight ramp of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)... More
151029-N-AX638-011 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2015)
151029-N-AX638-011 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2015) Cpl. Christopher Lehring, from Louisville, Ky., attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires a stinger simulator from a Stinger Trainer Launch Syste... More
Lance Cpl. Christian Thibodeaux, a designated marksman
Lance Cpl. Christian Thibodeaux, a designated marksman with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, fires the M110 Semi Automatic Sniper System (M110 SASS) as Lance Cpl. Nicholas Roell uses binoculars to spot th... More
151116-N-TC720-268 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 16, 2015)
151116-N-TC720-268 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 16, 2015) Seaman Jacob Sanchez, left, from McMinnville, Ore., practices strikes with Chief Fire Controlman Greg Carman, from Clarksville, Tenn., during a shipboard sec... More
151124-N-FP878-110 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 24, 2015)
151124-N-FP878-110 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 24, 2015) Damage Controlman Fireman Christian Sanchez-Bartz, from Long Beach, Calif., right, and Gas Turbine Systems Technician 1st Class Joshua Cochran, from Pryor, O... More
151124-N-FP878-023 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 24, 2015)
151124-N-FP878-023 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 24, 2015) Sailors hold divisional quarters on the flight deck aboard USS Carney (DDG 64) Nov. 24, 2015. Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forwar... More
151130-N-ZZ999-375 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 30, 2015)
151130-N-ZZ999-375 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 30, 2015) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class E. Felouzis, assigned to the “Rampagers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, performs maintenance on an F/A-18C Horne... More
151202-N-MQ094-086 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 2, 2015)
151202-N-MQ094-086 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 2, 2015) Rear Adm. Bret Batchelder, left, joins French Captain C. Cluzel for a luncheon visit aboard the French Horizon-class frigate FS Forbin (D620). Harry S. Truman... More
151202-N-XT273-140 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 2, 2015)
151202-N-XT273-140 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 2, 2015) Sailors conduct fire fighting training aboard USS Ross (DDG 71) Dec. 2, 2015. Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward deployed to Rota,... More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin' Dogs of Strike Fighter ...
MEDITERRANEAN Sea (Dec. 03, 2015) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin' Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 begins a supersonic flyby over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Tru... More
151203-N-NX690-639 MEDITERRANEAN Sea (Dec. 3, 2015)
151203-N-NX690-639 MEDITERRANEAN Sea (Dec. 3, 2015) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin’ Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 begins a supersonic flyby over the flight deck of the aircraft carri... More
151205-N-MW280-085 STRAIT OF MESSINA (Dec. 5, 2015)
151205-N-MW280-085 STRAIT OF MESSINA (Dec. 5, 2015) - Guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) transits the Strait of Messina. Ramage, part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is conducting naval ... More
Guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) participates in a passi...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 11, 2015) Guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) participates in a passing exercise with Turkish Navy ship TCG Gokceada (F-494). Gonzalez, part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Str... More