A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter, assigned to 36th
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter, assigned to 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, launches from the afloat forward staging base (interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a ... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 9, 2017) The cyclone-class patrol
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 9, 2017) The cyclone-class patrol coastal ship USS Hurricane (PC-3), right, and USS Thunderbolt (PC-12) participate in high-value asset escort training Aug. 9 2017. Exercise Spartan Kopis is ... More
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brandon Murphy, the flight
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brandon Murphy, the flight operations officer for Company F, 1st Aviation Regiment, attached to the 185th Theater Aviation Brigade, explains the Grey Eagle UAS capabilities to Lt. Cdr. M... More
The patrol craft USS Sirocco (PC 6) transits the Arabian Gulf during a...
ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 14, 2015) The patrol craft USS Sirocco (PC 6) transits the Arabian Gulf during a simulated strait transit while participating in Spartan Kopis 15-01. Spartan Kopis is a quarterly exercise tha... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2017) The guided-missile cruiser
ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2017) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) steams through the Arabian Gulf during Exercise Spartan Kopis 17, June 18. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a Task Force (TF) 55-led exer... More
Patrol coastal ships USS Firebolt (PC 10) and USS Whirlwind
Patrol coastal ships USS Firebolt (PC 10) and USS Whirlwind (PC 11) make high-speed runs during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of usin... More
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter, assigned to the
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter, assigned to the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, hovers above the flight deck for landing during daytime landing qualifications aboard the afloat forward staging base (interim... More
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Rolando Rios directs Sailors
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Rolando Rios directs Sailors to approach an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG ... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 20, 2017) A rigid-hull inflatable
ARABIAN GULF (June 20, 2017) A rigid-hull inflatable boat from the coastal patrol ship USS Firebolt (PC 10) pulls alongside the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) for a personnel transfer during Exe... More
Weapons patrol boat USCGC Aquidneck (WPB-1309), left,
Weapons patrol boat USCGC Aquidneck (WPB-1309), left, and a Riverine Command Boat, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.7.4, Coastal Riverine Squadron 4, transit through open water during exercise Spartan Kopis... More
Patrol coastal ship USS Firebolt (PC 10) makes a high-speed
Patrol coastal ship USS Firebolt (PC 10) makes a high-speed run during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of using joint aviation assets i... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 19, 2017) Sailors assigned to the
ARABIAN GULF (June 19, 2017) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) receive supplies while conducting a replenishment-at-sea with the French navy Durance-class replenishment tank... More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Romando Miranda, center,
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Romando Miranda, center, leads a foreign object damage (FOD) walk down on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan K... More
Lt. David Pahs, assigned to Commander, Destroyer Squadron
Lt. David Pahs, assigned to Commander, Destroyer Squadron 50, waits for an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter to transport him to the guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) to participate in exercise Spartan Kopis... More
U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopters land aboard the
U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopters land aboard the afloat forward staging base (interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I)15) during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 19, 2017) Sailors assigned to the
ARABIAN GULF (June 19, 2017) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) prepare for the landing of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Desert Hawks of Helicopter Sea Combat... More
Lt. Marshall Bennett, assigned to Commander, Destroyer
Lt. Marshall Bennett, assigned to Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 50, coordinates logistics aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) during exercise Spartan Kopis in the Arabian Gulf. Spar... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 19, 2017) Sailors assigned to the
ARABIAN GULF (June 19, 2017) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) unload supplies while conducting a replenishment-at-sea with the French navy Durance-class replenishment tanker... More
A crew member from the USS Higgins watches as an AH-64
A crew member from the USS Higgins watches as an AH-64 Apache helicopter from the 185th Theater Aviation Brigade flies above a U.S. Coast Guard cutter during Exercise Spartan Kopis Aug. 20, 2015, in the Norther... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 19, 2017) Sailors assigned to the
ARABIAN GULF (June 19, 2017) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) unload mail and supplies from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Desert Hawks of Helicopter Sea Com... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2017) The Coastal Patrol Ship
ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2017) The Coastal Patrol Ship USS Firebolt (PC 10) steams through the Arabian Gulf during Exercise Spartan Kopis 17. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a Task Force (TF) 55-led exercise between t... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 19, 2017) Sailors assigned to the
ARABIAN GULF (June 19, 2017) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) receive supplies while conducting a replenishment-at-sea with the French navy Durance-class replenishment tanke... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2017) The guided-missile cruiser
ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2017) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) steams through the Arabian Gulf during Exercise Spartan Kopis 17, June 18. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a Task Force (TF) 55-led exer... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Marshall Bennett, left and Lt.j.g. Isabella
U.S. Navy Lt. Marshall Bennett, left and Lt.j.g. Isabella Noonan, assigned to DESRON 50/Commander, Task Force (CTF) 55, monitor communications in the combat information center aboard the guided missile destroye... More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) transits in the Ara...
ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 14, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) transits in the Arabian Gulf after defending against patrol craft USS Squall (PC 7) acting as a small boat threat during a simulat... More
Patrol coastal ship USS Firebolt (PC 10) departs Mina
Patrol coastal ship USS Firebolt (PC 10) departs Mina Salman Pier, Bahrain, en route to participate in exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness o... More
Sailors aboard the patrol coastal ship USS Firebolt
Sailors aboard the patrol coastal ship USS Firebolt (PC 10) fire at a floating target during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of using jo... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2017) The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter
ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2017) The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Maui (WPB 1304) steams through the Arabian Gulf during Exercise Spartan Kopis 17, June 18. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a Task Force (TF) 55-led exercise b... More
Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Mark Carlos stands at
Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Mark Carlos stands at a M2-HB .50 caliber machine gun on the aft end of the patrol coastal boat USS Firebolt (PC 10) during Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training... More
The Cyclone-class patrol craft USS Sirocco (PC 6) transits in the Arab...
ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 14, 2015) The Cyclone-class patrol craft USS Sirocco (PC 6) transits in the Arabian Gulf during a simulated strait transit while participating in Spartan Kopis 15-01. SPARTAN KOPIS is a quar... More
A U.S. Air Force B-1 Bomber conducts a low level pass
A U.S. Air Force B-1 Bomber conducts a low level pass over the Arabian Gulf during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of using joint aviat... More
Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Robert Crouch,
Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Robert Crouch, left, and Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Justin Oliver, assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26,man GAU-21.50 caliber ... More
An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Chargers
An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 approaches the guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 20, 2017) Engineman 3rd Class Joshua
ARABIAN GULF (June 20, 2017) Engineman 3rd Class Joshua Hohn, assigned to the coastal patrol ship USS Firebolt (PC 10), returns to the Firebolt on a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the guided-missile cruiser US... More
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter, assigned to the
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter, assigned to the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, makes adjustments for landing during daytime landing qualifications aboard the afloat forward staging base (interim) USS Ponce... More
The patrol boat USCG Adak (WPB 1333) acts as a small boat threat towar...
ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 14, 2015) The patrol boat USCG Adak (WPB 1333) acts as a small boat threat towards the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) during a simulated strait transit while participating in ... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 20, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist
ARABIAN GULF (June 20, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Austin Simmons, assigned to Expeditionary Combat Camera, stabilizes a pilot’s ladder as Capt. Leo Albea, deputy commodore of Destroyer Squadr... More
Patrol coastal ships USS Firebolt (PC 10) and USS Whirlwind
Patrol coastal ships USS Firebolt (PC 10) and USS Whirlwind (PC 11) make high-speed runs during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of usin... More
U.S. Navy 2nd Class Ben Chellew, an Aviation Warfare
U.S. Navy 2nd Class Ben Chellew, an Aviation Warfare Systems operator assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, Detachment 1, targets USCGC Maui (UPB-1304) and a rigid hull inflatable boat, acting as... More
An AH-64D Apache Helicopter, assigned to 36th Combat
An AH-64D Apache Helicopter, assigned to 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, launches from the afloat forward staging base (interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th F... More
The flight-deck crew of the guided-missile destroyer
The flight-deck crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) refuels an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 during exercise Spartan Kopis in... More
An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Chargers
An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 lands on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) for fuel and supplies during exercis... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 9, 2017) A rigid-hull inflatable
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 9, 2017) A rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from the cyclone-class patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC-12) and USS Hurricane (PC-3) participate in high-value asset escort training Aug. 9... More
Electronics Technician 2nd Class Cody Dilse fires a
Electronics Technician 2nd Class Cody Dilse fires a 25mm gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) during the exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that valid... More
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter, assigned to the
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter, assigned to the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, makes adjustments for landing during daytime landing qualifications aboard the afloat forward staging base (interim) USS Ponce... More
U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships transit through open
U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships transit through open water during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of using joint aviation assets in a m... More
AH-64D Apache Helicopters assigned to 36th Combat Aviation
AH-64D Apache Helicopters assigned to 36th Combat Aviation Brigade fly alongside the afloat forward staging base (interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Flee... More
A U.S. Air Force B-1B bomber makes a low pass over
A U.S. Air Force B-1B bomber makes a low pass over the operating area during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of using joint aviation ass... More
The patrol craft USS Squall (PC 7) transits in the Arabian Gulf acting...
ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 14, 2015) The patrol craft USS Squall (PC 7) transits in the Arabian Gulf acting as a small boat threat towards the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) during a simulated strait tr... More
Patrol coastal ship USS Whirlwind (PC 11) passes the
Patrol coastal ship USS Whirlwind (PC 11) passes the guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness... More
Patrol coastal ship USS Squall (PC 7) transits the
Patrol coastal ship USS Squall (PC 7) transits the Arabian Gulf during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of using joint aviation assets i... More
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Rolando Rios directs an
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Rolando Rios directs an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70). Hopper is deplo... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 9, 2017) The cyclone-class patrol
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 9, 2017) The cyclone-class patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC-12) participates in high-value asset escort training Aug. 9 2017. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a Task Force (TF) 55-led exercis... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 20, 2017) Engineman 3rd Class Joshua
ARABIAN GULF (June 20, 2017) Engineman 3rd Class Joshua Hohn, assigned to the coastal patrol ship USS Firebolt (PC 10), receives gear on a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gu... More
Patrol coastal boats USS FIrebolt (PC 10) and USS Whirlwind
Patrol coastal boats USS FIrebolt (PC 10) and USS Whirlwind (PC 12), the afloat forward staging base (interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15), and the guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) come together in format... More
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter, assigned to 36th
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter, assigned to 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, prepares to depart on a training flight mission from the afloat forward staging base (interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) as the guide... More
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, circles the patrol coastal ship USS Squall (PC 7) during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U... More
The patrol craft USS Sirocco (PC 6) transits in the Arabian Gulf along...
ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 14, 2015) The patrol craft USS Sirocco (PC 6) transits in the Arabian Gulf along with the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) during a simulated strait transit while participating ... More
An AH-64 Apache helicopter from the 185th Theater Aviation
An AH-64 Apache helicopter from the 185th Theater Aviation Brigade flies above a U.S. Coast Guard cutter during Exercise Spartan Kopis Aug. 20, 2015, in the Northern Arabian Gulf. The goal of Spartan Kopis was ... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2017) The Coastal Patrol Ship
ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2017) The Coastal Patrol Ship USS Whirlwind (PC 11) steams through the Arabian Gulf during Exercise Spartan Kopis 17, June 18. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a Task Force (TF) 55-led exercise... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 9, 2017) The cyclone-class patrol
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 9, 2017) The cyclone-class patrol coastal ship USS Hurricane (PC-3), left, and USS Thunderbolt (PC-12) participate in high-value asset escort training Aug. 9 2017. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 20, 2017) Lt. James Clendenin, assigned
ARABIAN GULF (June 20, 2017) Lt. James Clendenin, assigned to the coastal patrol ship USS Firebolt (PC 10), steers a rigid-hull inflatable boat as it pulls alongside the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (C... More
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter, assigned to 36th
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter, assigned to 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, receives fuel aboard the afloat forward staging base (interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopi... More
A U.S. Coast Guard cutter transits the Arabian Gulf
A U.S. Coast Guard cutter transits the Arabian Gulf during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of using joint aviation assets in a joint an... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2017) The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter
ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2017) The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Maui (WPB 1304) steams through the Arabian Gulf during Exercise Spartan Kopis 17, June 18. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a Task Force (TF) 55-led exercise b... More
Lt. Walter Stull, assigned to Commander, Task Force
Lt. Walter Stull, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, explains the capabilities of a remotely operated vehicle to Capt. Dale Maxey, commanding officer of the afloat forward staging base (interim) USS Po... More
An AH-64 Apache helicopter from the 185th Theater Aviation
An AH-64 Apache helicopter from the 185th Theater Aviation Brigade flies above a U.S. Coast Guard cutter during Exercise Spartan Kopis Aug. 20, 2015, in the Northern Arabian Gulf. The goal of Spartan Kopis was ... More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) transits
The guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) transits the Arabian Gulf. Hopper is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of r... More
Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS
Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) unload supplies from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26. Hopper is deployed in support... More
Patrol coastal ship USS Whirlwind (PC 11) makes a high
Patrol coastal ship USS Whirlwind (PC 11) makes a high speed turn during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of using joint aviation assets ... More
U.S. Naval Airmen aboard a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter
U.S. Naval Airmen aboard a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter take-off from the guided missile destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77) after re-fueling during the Spartan Kopis exercise in the Persian Gulf June 9, 2014. (U.S. Nav... More
Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) assigned to USS
Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) assigned to USS Firebolt (PC 10) and USS Whirlwind (PC 11) transit through open water with Firebolt during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training ... More
A Riverine Command Boat, assigned to Commander, Task
A Riverine Command Boat, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.7.4, Coastal Riverine Squadron 4, transits through open water during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that v... More
Sailors aboard patrol coastal (PC) ships moored in
Sailors aboard patrol coastal (PC) ships moored in Bahrain salute during morning colors. The PCs are participating in exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 19, 2017) The guided-missile cruiser
ARABIAN GULF (June 19, 2017) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the French navy Durance-class replenishment tanker FS Var (A608), supporting Task Force (TF) 5... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2017) The Coastal Patrol Ship
ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2017) The Coastal Patrol Ship USS Firebolt (PC 10) steams through the Arabian Gulf during Exercise Spartan Kopis 17, June 18. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a Task Force (TF) 55-led exercise ... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 9, 2017) The avenger-class mine
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 9, 2017) The avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Sentry (MCM-3), right, and the cyclone-class patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC-12), participate in high-value asset escort train... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 20, 2017) Engineman 3rd Class Joshua
ARABIAN GULF (June 20, 2017) Engineman 3rd Class Joshua Hohn, assigned to the coastal patrol ship USS Firebolt (PC 10), works to secure a line on a rigid-hull inflatable boat as it pulls alongside the guided-mi... More
Cmdr. Jill Cesarai, commanding officer of the guided-missile
Cmdr. Jill Cesarai, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86), watches the patrol coastal ship USS Whirlwind (PC 11) make a high speed pass during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Ko... More
U.S. Sailors assigned to Destroyer Squadron 50, Commander
U.S. Sailors assigned to Destroyer Squadron 50, Commander Task Force 55 and sailors assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77) take part in exercise Spartan Kopis in the Combat Information Cen... More
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter, assigned to 36th
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter, assigned to 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, departs for a training flight mission from the afloat forward staging base (interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) during exercise Sparta... More
A U.S. Air Force B-1B bomber participates in exercise
A U.S. Air Force B-1B bomber participates in exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of using joint aviation assets in a maritime environment, a... More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) transits
The guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) transits the Arabian Gulf during Exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of using joint aviatio... More
The patrol craft USS Squall (PC 7) transits in the Arabian Gulf acting...
ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 14, 2015) The patrol craft USS Squall (PC 7) transits in the Arabian Gulf acting as a small boat threat towards the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) during a simulated strait tr... More
Aviation Systems Warfare Operator 2nd Class Justin
Aviation Systems Warfare Operator 2nd Class Justin Colon, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, talks to his crew aboard an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter while transiting above the Arabian Gulf. HSC-... More
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) participate in a high-speed gunnery exercise during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the ef... More
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) participate in a high-speed gunnery exercise during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the ef... More
A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to
A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to 36th Combat Aviation Brigade flies ahead of the afloat forward staging base (interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is ... More
A U.S. Air Force B-1B bomber flies over the coastal
A U.S. Air Force B-1B bomber flies over the coastal patrol ship USS Whirlwind (PC 11) during joint exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of us... More
A U.S. Air Force B-1B bomber flies by ships participating
A U.S. Air Force B-1B bomber flies by ships participating in exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of using joint aviation assets in a mariti... More
A rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) is lifted from
A rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) is lifted from the deck aboard the afloat forward staging base (interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I)15) during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2017) The Coastal Patrol Ship
ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2017) The Coastal Patrol Ship USS Whirlwind (PC 11) steams through the Arabian Gulf during Exercise Spartan Kopis 17, June 18. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a Task Force (TF) 55-led exercise ... More
The patrol coastal ship USS Whirlwind (PC 11) fires
The patrol coastal ship USS Whirlwind (PC 11) fires at a floating target during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of using joint aviation ... More
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, returns to base in Manama, Bahrain, after completing a patrol in the Arabian Gulf during exercise Spar... More
Patrol coastal ship USS Firebolt (PC 10) makes a high-speed
Patrol coastal ship USS Firebolt (PC 10) makes a high-speed run during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that validates the effectiveness of using joint aviation assets in... More
Rounds for a 25mm gun lay stretched on the ground aboard
Rounds for a 25mm gun lay stretched on the ground aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) before being during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that valida... More
Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs), assigned to the
Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs), assigned to the patrol coastal ships USS Firebolt (PC 10) and USS Whirlwind (PC 11), and a Riverine Command Boat, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.7.4, Coastal Riverine ... More
A Riverine Command Boat, assigned to Commander, Task
A Riverine Command Boat, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.7.4, Coastal Riverine Squadron 4, transits through open water during exercise Spartan Kopis. Spartan Kopis is a U.S. 5th Fleet training event that v... More