Landing craft utility (LCU) 1634 transports Sailors assigned to Beach ...
TOWNSEND, Australia (Jul. 13, 2009) Landing craft utility (LCU) 1634 transports Sailors assigned to Beach Master Unit (MBU) 1 and Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) to Freshwater Beach i... More
Royal Australian Navy Chief of Navy, Vice Adm. Russ Crane, Australian ...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 20, 2009) Royal Australian Navy Chief of Navy, Vice Adm. Russ Crane, Australian Army Lt. Gen. David Hurley and Capt. Brent Canady, commanding officer of the forward-deployed amphibious assault s... More
ailors assigned to Beach Master Unit (MBU) 1 and Marines from the 31st...
TOWNSEND, Australia (Jul. 13, 2009) Sailors assigned to Beach Master Unit (MBU) 1 and Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) arrive at Freshwater Beach in Townsend, Australia during Talisman... More
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Travis Page signals to the pilot of an SH-6...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 14, 2009) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Travis Page, from Moore Haven, Fla., a landing signalman enlisted (LSE) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), signals ... More
Sailors guide a truck from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st ME...
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (Jul. 21, 2009) Sailors guide a truck from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) onto Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1627 as Marines disembark for the field training part of milit... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) depl...
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (Jul. 15, 2009) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) deployed to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) prepare to patrol in light armored vehicles ... More
Marine Capt. Erick Min, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron ...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 21, 2009) Marine Capt. Erick Min, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262, pilots a CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter during an in-flight refueling with an Air Force KC-130 aircraft... More
A AS322 Super Puma dropping off cargo during a vertical replenishment ...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 12, 2009) A AS322 Super Puma dropping off cargo during a vertical replenishment with the Lewis and Clark class dry cargo ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) aboard the forward deployed amphibious... More
Royal Australian Navy guided-missile frigate HMAS Darwin (FFG 04) cond...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 18, 2009) Royal Australian Navy guided-missile frigate HMAS Darwin (FFG 04) conducts an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart... More
Chief Boatswain Mate Johan Zorilla, from New York assigned to the amph...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 15, 2009) Chief Boatswain Mate Johan Zorilla, from New York assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), observes landing craft air cushion (LCAC) operations during the amphibious ... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare t...
QUEENDSLAND, Australia (Jul. 19, 2009) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to board a CH-53E "Sea Stallion" helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262, ... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) depl...
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (Jul. 07, 2009) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) disembark Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCA... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (handling) 3rd Class Mario Teasley directs a...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 08, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Mario Teasley directs a landing S-70 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to the Royal Australian Army during a deck landing qualification exer... More
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Alexander E. Rossi, le...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 06, 2009) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Alexander E. Rossi, left, and Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Tione M. Williams run to safety after hooking a sling onto an... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 10, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (A...
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (Jul. 15, 2009) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 10, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, Det. Western Pacific, departs Freshwater Bay to return to the amphibious assault ship USS E... More
Members of an Australian Army forward support battalion unit disembark...
TOWNSEND, Australia (Jul. 15, 2009) Members of an Australian Army forward support battalion unit disembark from U.S. Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, during an amph... More
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 8...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 08, 2009) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), right, and the Royal Australian Navy Adelaide-class guided-missile frigate HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06) take on... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits the Coral Sea d...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 10, 2009) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits the Coral Sea during force integrated training in preparation for exercise Talisman Saber 2009. Talisman Saber is a biennial, com... More
The guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) fires the MK 45 f...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 14, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) fires the MK 45 five-inch gun system during a naval surface fire support exercise at a training area off the coast of Australia. Mc... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 21, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (A...
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (Jul. 15, 2009) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 21, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, Det. Western Pacific, departs Freshwater Bay to return to the amphibious assault ship USS E... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the Air Combat Element...
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (Jul. 19, 2009) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the Air Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault sh... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Handling) show their chocks and chains to ...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 15, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Cesar Salinas, from Los Angeles, Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Kaylyn Henderson, from Newkirk, Okla., and Aviati... More
Hull Technician 2nd Class Christopher Lovrien plays the guitar during ...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 19, 2009) Hull Technician 2nd Class Christopher Lovrien plays the guitar during a band practice for an upcoming steel beach picnic aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).... More
Capt. Gregory J. Fenton , commanding officer of the amphibious transpo...
TOWNSVILLE, Australia- (Jul. 05, 2009) Capt. Gregory J. Fenton , commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9), souvenir USS Denver ball cap and Zippo lighter as tokens of apprecia... More
Sailors from rugby team of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington ...
PERTH, Australia (Jul. 05, 2009) Sailors from rugby team of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) play against the Palmyra Rugby Union during a port visit to Perth and Fremantle, Australia. George... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit seat a fuel pro...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 06, 2009) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit seat a fuel probe on the port side of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) during simultaneous underway and ... More
The Australian underway replenishment tanker HMAS Success (OR 304) and...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 11, 2009) The Australian underway replenishment tanker HMAS Success (OR 304) and the dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) pull alongside the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex ... More
Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 15, 2009) Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262 lift off from the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) to support amphibious operations a... More
Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Aaron McCoy, from Azuza, Calif., explains the ...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 20, 2009) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Aaron McCoy, from Azuza, Calif., explains the functions of a 25mm gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) to Royal Australian Navy P... More
Amphibious Assault vehicles exit the well deck of the forward deployed...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 07, 2009) Amphibious Assault vehicles exit the well deck of the forward deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) during a Talisman Saber 2009 training exercise. Talisman Saber ... More
Royal Australian Navy Midshipman Mark Esposito fires the .50 caliber m...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 09, 2009) Royal Australian Navy Midshipman Mark Esposito fires the .50 caliber machine gun aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during a gunnery exerci... More
Seaman Nyja Allen, from New York assigned to Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 1,...
QUEENSLAND, Australia (Jul. 15, 2009) Seaman Nyja Allen, from New York assigned to Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 1, Detachment Western Pacific, directs the offload of U.S. Marines and vehicles from Landing Craft Air C... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) depl...
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (Jul. 15, 2009) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) deployed to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) prepare to patrol in light armored vehicles ... More
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Louis M. Peters guides a landing craft air ...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 17, 2009) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Louis M. Peters guides a landing craft air cushion out of the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) during a Talisman Saber ... More
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock USS...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 20, 2009) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD 9) visit, board, search and seizure team prepare to board landing craft utility 1627 during a Tal... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Kevin A. Bourne watches an MH-53E ...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 20, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Kevin A. Bourne watches an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter attempt a second landing aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). D... More
Rig captain Chief Boatswain's Mate Johan Zorilla, right, and under-ins...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 11, 2009) Rig captain Chief Boatswain's Mate Johan Zorilla, right, and under-instruction rig captain, Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Emanuel Walker, both assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS ... More
Cmdr. Michael Picio talks with a group of Australian Navy officers abo...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 11, 2009) Cmdr. Michael Picio talks with a group of Australian Navy officers aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an underway replenishment with the Austr... More
Sailors assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) Detachment Westpac, based ...
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (Jul. 13, 2009) Sailors assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) Detachment Westpac, based in Sasebo, Japan, come ashore from Landing Craft Unit (LCU) 1627 toward Freshwater Beach during Ex... More
Lt. Cmdr. Eric Harrington, aircraft handling officer, aboard the aircr...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 16, 2009) Lt. Cmdr. Eric Harrington, aircraft handling officer, aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), explains the positioning of planes on the flight deck using the Ou... More
An SH-3 Sea King helicopter from Squadron 817 of the Royal Australian ...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 20, 2009) An SH-3 Sea King helicopter from Squadron 817 of the Royal Australian Navy prepares to land on Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin's (DDG 89) flight deck for a refu... More
Sailors fight a simulated flight deck fire during a general quarters d...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 21, 2009) Sailors fight a simulated flight deck fire during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is participating in Talisma... More
Marine Capt. Erick Min and Marine Capt. Nathan Mahoney, assigned to Ma...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 21, 2009) Marine Capt. Erick Min and Marine Capt. Nathan Mahoney, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262, pilots a CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter during an in-flight refueling w... More
Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman David Vang fights a simulated fire ab...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 22, 2009) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman David Vang fights a simulated fire aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is participating in Talisman Saber... More
Members of the Australian Defense Force depart an Australian H-3 Sea K...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 09, 2009) Members of the Australian Defense Force depart an Australian H-3 Sea King helicopter to embark aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). DENVER is participating in ... More
Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) ...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jul. 10, 2009) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) simulate fighting a fire during a fire drill. Oak Hill is participating in Talisman Saber 2009 a biennial, co... More
ailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) move ...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 10, 2009) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) move a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter on the ship's flight deck during force integrated training in preparation for exer... More
Sailors exercise during routine physical fitness training aboard the a...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 10, 2009) Sailors exercise during routine physical fitness training aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready group, underway fo... More
Seaman Nyja Allen, a native of New York assigned to Beachmaster Unit (...
QUEENSLAND, Australia (Jul. 15, 2009) Seaman Nyja Allen, a native of New York assigned to Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 1, Detachment Western Pacific, directs Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 8, assigned to Assault Cr... More
Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211 load ordnance on ...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 15, 2009) Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211 load ordnance on an AV-8B Harrier in preparation for amphibious operations during Talisman Saber 2009 off the coast of Queensland, ... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 21, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (A...
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (Jul. 15, 2009) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 21, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, Det. Western Pacific, returns to Freshwater Bay from the amphibious assault ship USS Essex ... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Quoc Nguyen, from Sacra...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 16, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Quoc Nguyen, from Sacramento, Calif., directs a taxiing AV-8B Harrier aircraft on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Esse... More
The Australian underway replenishment tanker HMAS Success (OR 304) and...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 18, 2009) The Australian underway replenishment tanker HMAS Success (OR 304) and the dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) steam alongside the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex... More
Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) secure...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 18, 2009) Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) secure pallets of stores from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) d... More
Marine Capt. Erick Min, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron ...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 21, 2009) Marine Capt. Erick Min, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Two Six Two (HMM-262), pilots a CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter during an in-flight refueling with an Air Force KC-... More
Sailors man the rails aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Geo...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 02, 2009) Sailors man the rails aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during her transit off the coast of Fremantle, Australia before a port visit. George W... More
A Marine assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) wor...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 06, 2009) A Marine assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) works on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) to bring aboard stores during s... More
Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) l...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 07, 2009) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) launch Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1634 during training exercises. Tortuga is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready gr... More
Sailors on a rigid hull inflatable boat are brought aboard the amphibi...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jul. 10, 2009) Sailors on a rigid hull inflatable boat are brought aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during a man overboard drill. Oak Hill is participating in Talism... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (handling) Airman Daniel Tesauro directs a c...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 12, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (handling) Airman Daniel Tesauro directs a cargo drop-off during a vertical replenishment with the Lewis and Clark class dry cargo ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T... More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Umayam, from McLean, Va., passes a ...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 13, 2009) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Umayam, from McLean, Va., passes a message back to the next Sailor in his hose team during fire fighting training aboard the guided-missile destr... More
Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Christopher Wilson, of Fort L...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 18, 2009) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Christopher Wilson, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., steadies the phone and distance line aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Esse... More
Sailors rehearse in the machinery repair shop for an upcoming performa...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 19, 2009) Sailors rehearse in the machinery repair shop for an upcoming performance at a steel beach picnic aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is p... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the Air Combat Element...
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (Jul. 19, 2009) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the Air Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault sh... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embarked...
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (Jul. 19, 2009) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), rush toward an M777 105mm ... More
Damage Controlman 1st Class Chris Rodriguez grades hose team members o...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 21, 2009) Damage Controlman 1st Class Chris Rodriguez, a member of Afloat Training Group Western Pacific, grades hose team members on their ability to fight a simulated fire during a general... More
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) lower...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 02, 2009) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) lowers her port anchor off the coast of Fremantle, Western Australia before a port visit. George Washington, the Na... More
Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washingto...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 02, 2009) Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while transiting the coast of Fremantle, Western Australia. George Washington, the Navy's only perm... More
Sailors assigned to the Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS G...
PERTH, Australia (Jul. 05, 2009) Sailors assigned to the Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 participate in a community service project at Cohunu... More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 07, 2009) Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) perform sunset colors after a day of Talisman Saber 2009 training exercises. Talisman Saber is a biennial, com... More
A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter lifts off from the flight deck of the a...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 09, 2009) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter lifts off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is conducting force integrated training in preparation for exercis... More
Damage Controlman Fireman Apprentice James Battaglia and Sailors aboar...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jul. 10, 2009) Damage Controlman Fireman Apprentice James Battaglia and Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) simulate fighting a fire during a fire drill. Oak Hi... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) depl...
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (Jul. 15, 2009) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), move out on patrol in light armored veh... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) emba...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 16, 2009) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) board a CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter during a Talisman... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the Air Combat Element...
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (Jul. 19, 2009) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the Air Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault sh... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) atta...
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (Jul. 19, 2009) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), attach an M777 105-mm lightweight Howi... More
Sailors assigned to the visit, board, search, and seizure team of the ...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 20, 2009) Sailors assigned to the visit, board, search, and seizure team of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) conduct a Talisman Saber 2009 training exercise. Talisman Sa... More
U.S. and Australian midshipmen aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missi...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 23, 2009) U.S. and Australian midshipmen aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) race to properly don their fire fighting gear as quickly and safely as possible d... More
Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Battalion Landing Team, ...
OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 13, 2009) Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Battalion Landing Team, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, debark Essex after exercise Talisman Saber 2009. Essex is the lead ship of th... More
ailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) prepare to...
CAIRNS, Australia (Jul. 01, 2009) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) prepare to participate in a timed weight lifting competition during a live broadcast of the "Potts and Pacey" SEA-F... More
The guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) fires the MK 45 f...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 14, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) fires the MK 45 five-inch gun system during a naval surface fire support exercise at a training area off the coast of Australia. Mc... More
Capt. David A. Lausman, commanding officer of the USS George Washingt...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 16, 2009) Capt. David A. Lausman, commanding officer of the USS George Washington (CVN 73), explains the day's air plan to Tom Pauling, administrator of the Northern Territory, Government of... More
An AV-8B Harrier aircraft ands aboard Essex during a mock amphibious a...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 16, 2009) An AV-8B Harrier aircraft assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211 embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), lands aboard Essex during a mock ... More
An AV-8B Harrier lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (L...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 17, 2009) An AV-8B Harrier lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a Talisman Saber 2009 exercise. Talisman Saber is a biennial joint military exercise between the U.S.... More
Aviation Boatswains Mate Airman Apprentice Michael Gonzales pulls a li...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 18, 2009) Aviation Boatswains Mate Airman Apprentice Michael Gonzales, from San Diego assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), pulls a line measuring the distance from Essex an... More
Marine Staff Sgt. William McGowan, right, and Marine Cpl. Thomas Down,...
QUEENDSLAND, Australia (Jul. 19, 2009) Marine Staff Sgt. William McGowan, right, and Marine Cpl. Thomas Down, both assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262, look down through the "hell hole" in t... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboar...
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (Jul. 19, 2009) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), rush toward an M777 105mm lightw... More
Senior personnel observe the launch of an AV-8B Harrier aircraft aboar...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 20, 2009) Vice Adm. Richard B. Landolt, left, commander, Amphibious Force, U.S. 7th Fleet, Capt. Brent Canady, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Royal Australi... More
ailors recover a simulated casualty aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ge...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 22, 2009) Sailors recover a simulated casualty aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is participating in Talisman Saber 2009, a biennial joint militar... More
An Australian Defence Force (ADF) Soldier fires a F89 Minimi at the Ur...
QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA (Jul. 22, 2009) An Australian Defence Force (ADF) Soldier fires a F89 Minimi at the Urban Operations Training Facility during Exercise Talisman Saber 2009. Exercise Talisman Saber 2009 (TS... More
Sailors participate in an M-16 service rifle qualification exercise ab...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 25, 2009) Sailors participate in an M-16 service rifle qualification exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready grou... More
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) is pier side at ...
CAIRNS, Australia (Jun. 28, 2009) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) is pier side at Trinity Wharf. Tortuga is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready group, underway for Summer Deployment and sch... More
Amphibious assault vehicles prepare to enter the welldeck of the amphi...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 07, 2009) Amphibious assault vehicles prepare to enter the welldeck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) after disembarking the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD... More
Members of a Royal Australian clearance diving team carry a combat rub...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 08, 2009) Members of a Royal Australian clearance diving team carry a combat rubber raiding craft on to the stern gate of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) before a training ... More
Midshipmen from the Royal Australian Navy aboard the Arleigh Burke-cla...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 08, 2009) Midshipmen from the Royal Australian Navy aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) watch the Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship U... More
Sailors hook-up a pole pendant to a SA-330 Puma helicopter assigned to...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 12, 2009) Sailors hook-up a pole pendant to a SA-330 Puma helicopter assigned to dry cargo ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) during vertical replenishment aboard the forward-deployed amphibious... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) depl...
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (Jul. 15, 2009) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) deployed to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) prepare to patrol in light armored vehicles ... More
Quartermaster 1st Class Jory Mason of Chicago, Ill. and Royal Australi...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 21, 2009) Quartermaster 1st Class Jory Mason of Chicago, Ill. and Royal Australian Navy Seaman Andrew Smith of guided-missile frigate HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06) review a chart aboard guided-missile... More
Marine Capt. Erick Min, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron ...
CORAL SEA (Jul. 21, 2009) Marine Capt. Erick Min, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262, pilots a CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter during an in-flight refueling with an Air Force KC-130 aircraft... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 8 launched from the Navy's forward-de...
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (Jul. 21, 2009) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 8 launched from the Navy's forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), prepares to enter the well deck of amphibious do... More