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USS Billings (LCS 15) lowers the American flag as the ship gets underway from Naval Station Mayport by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Lassen (DDG 82) gets underway from Naval Station Mayport by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Shamal (PC 13) departs Naval Station Mayport, Fla. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

F/A-18 lands aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Farragut (DDG 99) departs from Naval Station Mayport by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

 

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190901-N-RG171-1211 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

THESSALONIKI, GREECE (Sep. 1, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Shun Lam, left, and Hospital Corpsman Seaman Irvin Jones perform evening colors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) in Thessaloniki, Greece. McFaul is on a routine deployment supporting U.S. national security interests in Europe and increasing theater cooperation and forward naval presence in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Will Hardy/Released)

190830-N-UB406-0223 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

NEW YORK (Aug. 30, 2019) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) man the rails as the ship prepares to moor pier side in New York as part of a scheduled visit. Gridley is underway on a regularly-scheduled deployment as the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 to conduct maritime operations and provide a continuous maritime capability for NATO in the northern Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cameron Stoner)

190829-N-YM543-040 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

YOKOSUKA, Japan (August 29, 2019) Seaman Gabriela Palacios, from Kissimmee, Fla., attached to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), takes down a simulated attacker after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum during anti-terrorism force protection training. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan McKay)

190829-N-DL434-1074 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

LOS ANGELES (August 29, 2019) Service members and veterans attend a job fair aboard Battleship Iowa Museum during the fourth annual Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW). LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gavin Shields)

190829-N-GW654-1013 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 29, 2019) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Alex Olivera, from Brockton, Mass., inspects an anchor chain on a barge next to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Olympia O. McCoy)

 

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Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) move a CH-53E Super Stallion on the flight deck, Aug. 28, 2019. Bataan is underway conducting an Amphibious Ready Group, Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (ARGMEUEX) with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lenny Weston.)



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An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Blue Knights of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforeced), prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Aug. 28, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kegan E. Kay.)



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An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Blue Knights of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforeced), adjusts it's landing position as directed by Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Handling) assigned to the amphibious assault ship, USS Bataan (LHD 5), Aug. 28, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kegan E. Kay.)



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Boatswain's Mate 3rd Zackary Wolsledger instructs Boatswain's Mate 3rd Angelica Gutierrez, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), how to secure a pilots ladder, Aug. 28, 2019. Bataan is underway conducting an Amphibious Ready Group, Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (ARGMEUEX) with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alan L. Robertson)



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Chief Boatswain's Mate Davey Truesdale supervises deck Sailors, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), install a pilots ladder, Aug. 28, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alan L. Robertson)



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Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Savannah Fossler speaks to the bridge while Sailors prepare to lower the 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Aug. 29, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anna E. Van Nuys)

 

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Montgomery, Ala. (Sep. 03, 2019) Commander, Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Atlantic (CHSMWL) ordered aircraft at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville and Naval Station (NS) Mayport to set Sortie Condition Alpha and evacuate on Sept. 1 as Hurricane Dorian heads toward Florida’s Atlantic Coast. A total of seven squadrons assigned to Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic will began hurricane evacuation (HURREVAC) to locations throughout Navy Regions Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin Bowser/Released)





MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Sep. 03, 2019) Sailors perform maintenance on an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter assigned to the “Airwolves” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 40 on Maxwell Airforce Base. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin Bowser/Released)



MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Sep. 03, 2019) Naval Aircrewman 1st Class Karl Karcher performs maintenance checks on an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter assigned to the “Airwolves” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 40 on Maxwell Airforce Base. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin Bowser/Released)



MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Sep. 03, 2019) Sailors perform maintenance on an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter assigned to the “Vipers” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 48 at Maxwell Airforce Base.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin Bowser/Released)

 

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The hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) is anchored off the coast of La Brea, Trinidad and Tobago as the ship prepares for a five-day medical mission. Comfort is working with health and government partners in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean to provide care on the ship and at land-based medical sites, helping to relieve pressure on national medical systems strained by an increase in Venezuelan migrants. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Morgan K. Nall)



ECUADOR (June 26, 2019) Sailors deployed aboard hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) move medical supplies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brendan Fitzgerald)



MANTA, Ecuador (June 26, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Peter Lagosh from Milwaukee, Wis., and Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Matt C. Braaten, from Virginia Beach, Va., fly in an MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the “Dragon Whales” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 as it delivers medical supplies to a land-based medical site from the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Morgan K. Nall)



GULF OF THAILAND (Sept. 3, 2019) – Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Pascal Koffi directs an MH-60S helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat squadron (HSC) 23, as Sailors chock and chain it to the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) during deck landing qualification drills as part of the ASEAN-U.S. Maritime Exercise (AUMX). The first AUMX, co-led by the U.S. and Royal Thai navies, includes maritime forces from the U.S. and all 10 ASEAN member states. AUMX promotes shared commitments to maritime partnerships, security and stability in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alexandra Seeley)



GULF OF THAILAND (Sept. 3, 2019) – Logistics Specialist Chief Jesus Reyes directs traffic from the helicopter tower as an MH-60S helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat squadron (HSC 23), prepares to depart the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) as part of the ASEAN-U.S. Maritime Exercise (AUMX). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alexandra Seeley)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (August 27, 2019) Sailors assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) man the rails as the ship returns to Naval Station Norfolk. Gravely was underway as part of an eight-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jessica L. Dowell)



RED SEA (Sept. 1, 2019) An AV-8B Harrier II attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during exercise Eager Lion 2019. Eager Lion, U.S. Central Command’s largest and most complex exercise, is an opportunity to integrate forces in a multilateral environment, operate in realistic terrain and strengthen military-to-military relationships. Boxer is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexander C. Kubitza/Released)

 

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RED SEA (Aug. 19, 2019) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Koree Johnson fires a 25mm machine gun aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keypher Strombeck/Released)



RED SEA (Aug. 19, 2019) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Kimberley Herbert, left, Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Devin Parker, center, and Gunner’s Mate Seaman Neko Brookshire lay ammo from a 25mm machine gun on the deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keypher Strombeck/Released)



PENSACOLA, Fla. - A MH-53 Sea Dragon with Helicopters Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 from Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia, arrive at NAS Pensacola Sept. 4. Three additional MH-53 from HM-14 and HM-15 also landed at NAS Pensacola. The aircraft are staging at NAS Pensacola to potentially provide assistance following Hurricane Dorian. Hurricane Dorian is currently progressing north along the East Coast of the United States.



NORFOLK (Sept. 4, 2019) The expeditionary sea base USNS Hershel Williams (T-ESB 4) departs Naval Station Norfolk as Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet orders U.S. Navy ships and aircraft in the area to sortie on Sept. 4 ahead of Hurricane Dorian, which is forecasted to bring high winds and heavy rain to the East Coast. Ships are being directed to areas in the Atlantic where they are best postured for storm avoidance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua M. Tolbert)



NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 4, 2019) Ships begin to leave Naval Station Norfolk in preparation of hurricane Dorian. This departure follows the announcement of Sortie Condition Alpha by Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet.



NORFOLK (Sept. 4, 2019) Sailors assigned to Naval Station Norfolk port operations stand by as aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) departs the pier as Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet orders U.S. Navy ships and aircraft in the area to sortie on Sept. 4 ahead of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stacy M. Atkins Ricks/Released)



NEW YORK (Sept. 03, 2019) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) departs New York after a scheduled visit. Gridley is underway on a regularly-scheduled deployment as the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 to conduct maritime operations and provide a continuous maritime capability for NATO in the northern Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cameron Stoner)

 

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Military funeral honors took place for U.S. Navy Signalman 3rd Class William J. Shanahan, Jr., in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sept. 3, 2019. Shanahan died serving aboard the USS Oklahoma (BB-37) during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. After nearly 78 years, Shanahan's body was identified using advanced technology and returned for burial in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ty Bjornson/Released)



Naval Hospital Bremerton Sailors - 13 in all including one forward deployed to Afghanistan - recognized as top performers and advanced in rate with the Navy’s Fiscal Year 2019 Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) were acknowledged during a promotion ceremony at the command Sept. 6, 2019.



RED SEA (Sept. 5, 2019) Airman Quinton Green, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), untightens a chain on a CH-53, attached to Command Logistics Battalion (CLB) 11, on the flight deck during exercise Eager Lion 2019. Eager Lion, U.S. Central Command’s largest and most complex exercise, is an opportunity to integrate forces in a multilateral environment, operate in realistic terrain and strengthen military-to-military relationships. Boxer is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Luke McGovern)



RED SEA (Sept. 5, 2019) Airman Osana Franklin, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), prepares to move an MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), on the flight deck during exercise Eager Lion 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Luke McGovern)



GULF OF THAILAND (Sept. 4, 2019) - U.S. Navy Sailors return to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) following a visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) drill as part of the ASEAN-U.S. Maritime Exercise (AUMX). The first AUMX, co-led by the U.S. and Royal Thai navies, includes maritime forces from the U.S. and all 10 ASEAN member states. AUMX promotes shared commitments to maritime partnerships, security, and stability in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alexandra Seeley)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2019) Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Elleine Davila, from Shalersville, Ohio, attaches an anti-collision light onto the tail of a MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the "Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7, in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). IKE is underway as Hurricane Dorian is forecasted to bring high winds and heavy rain to the Mid-Atlantic coast. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Trent P. Hawkins)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2019) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Alyssa Reimers, left, from Aurora, Illinois, and Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Ellenie Davila, from Shalersville, Ohio, perform maintenance on an anti-collision light on an MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the "Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). I (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Lee Pederson)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 27, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Handling) guide an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Blue Knights, of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365, for take off during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Aug. 27, 2019. Bataan is underway conducting an Amphibious Ready Group, Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (ARGMEUEX) with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Levi Decker)

 

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USS Olympia (SSN 717) returns home following a seven-month deployment. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

PEARL HARBOR (Sept. 8, 2019) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) returns home following a seven-month deployment. Olympia conducted an around-the-world deployment in support of maritime security operations with allies and partners to ensure high-end war fighting capabilities in this era of great power competition. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda Gray/Released)

Sailors transport supplies in response to Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

MARSH HARBOR, Bahamas (Sept. 7, 2019) U.S. Navy Sailors transport supplies in response to Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, Sept. 7, 2019. In support of USAID's Foreign Disaster Relief efforts, DOD is bringing unique military capabilities to enable the broader response effort. The Secretary of Defense authorized U.S. Northern Command to provide transportation logistics for the movement of USAID and third party humanitarian commodities and personnel throughout the region and to conduct assessments of critical transportation nodes to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance and maximize the flow of disaster relief into the area. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Katie Cox/Released)

Sailors and Coast Guardsmen transport a patient in response to Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

NASSAU, Bahamas (Sept. 6, 2019) U.S. Navy Sailors and Coast Guardsmen transport a patient in response to Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, Sept. 6, 2019. .(U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Katie Cox/Released)

Sailors take the Navywide E-6 exam. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

NEW CASTLE, Del. (Sept. 5, 2019) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Samantha Trump, from Reading, Pa., assigned to the Navy Recruiting Station Reading, Navy Recruiting District Philadelphia, participates in the Navywide E-6 advancement exam at Joint Armed Forces Reserve Center New Castle, Del. NRD Philadelphia encompasses regions of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, providing recruiting services from more than 30 recruiting stations with the overall goal of attracting the highest quality candidates to ensure the ongoing success of America’s Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Diana Quinlan/Released)

USS Gridley (DDG 101) arrives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (Sept. 5, 2019) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) man the rails as the ship pulls in to Halifax, Nova Scotia, during a scheduled visit. Gridley is underway on a scheduled deployment as the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 to conduct maritime operations and provide a continuous maritime capability for NATO in the northern Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cameron Stoner/Released)

 

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 9, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Nicholas Harvey, from Eagle, Idaho, observes an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). IKE, with embarked Carrier Air Wing 3, is underway conducting the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem (FEP) as part of the basic phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Trent P. Hawkins)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 9, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean with embarked Carrier Air Wing 3 conducting the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem (FEP) as part of the basic phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Marques Franklin)



RED SEA (Sept. 6, 2019) The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), left, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199). Boxer is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danielle A. Baker/Released)



RED SEA (Sep. 4, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class James Ling signals AH-1Z Viper helicopter pilots, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) during exercise Eager Lion 2019. Eager Lion, U.S. Central Command's largest and most complex exercise, is an opportunity to integrate forces in a multilateral environment, operate in realistic terrain and strengthen military-to-military relationships.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 9, 2019)Aircrew from HSC-7, "Dusty Dogs", standby the "Hot seat" with an HSC-7 SH-60 helicopter aboard USS Dwight D Eisenhower(CVN 69). IKE, with embarked Carrier Air Wing 3, is underway conducting the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem (FEP) as part of the basic phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Marques Franklin)

 

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BOSTON -- SEPT 10, 2019 -- Under cover of darkness, U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officers sleep aboard USS Constitution as part of training in heritage.

This year, the Greater New England Chiefs Mess met for their first day of Final Week training at USS Constitution, at Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston. Greater New England Chiefs Mess is made up of Reserve Chiefs from seven Navy Reserve Operational Support Centers, all within four hours drive of Boston. USS Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned warship.

U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Roger S. Duncan



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 9, 2019) Yeoman 2nd Class Chantel Madarang, from San Leandro, California, participates in paint night aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).IKE, with embarked Carrier Air Wing 3, is underway conducting the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem (FEP) as part of the basic phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sophie A. Pinkham)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 9, 2019) Culinary Specialist Seaman Amina Garcia, Harlingen, Texas, participates in paint night aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sophie A. Pinkham)



KODIAK, Alaska (September 10, 2019) – The amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) arrives in Kodiak, Alaska as part of Artic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) 2019. AECE is a joint exercise that features Sailors and Marines working side-by-side as they test joint expeditionary force logistical transfer capabilities in the Arctic environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Burgains)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 10, 2019) Sailors perform aircraft maintenance in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sawyer Haskins)



ATLANTIC OCEAN(Sept. 10, 2019) Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Logan Leinart, from Madisonville, Tennessee, left, and Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st Class Blake Dennison, from Elizabethtown, Kentucky, troubleshoot the electrical system of a F/A-18F Superhornet attached to the "Rampagers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sawyer Haskins)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 10, 2019) Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st Class Blake Dennison, from Elizabethtown, Kentucky, left, and Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Logan Leinart, from Madisonville, Tennessee, troubleshoot the electrical system of a F/A-18F Superhornet attached to the "Rampagers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sawyer Haskins)

 

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 9, 2019) Sailors prepare to mount a training missile onto an aircraft on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). IKE, with embarked Carrier Air Wing 3, is underway conducting the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem (FEP) as part of the basic phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Neadria Hazel)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 9, 2019) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Fighting Swordsman" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, takes off from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Trent P. Hawkins)



RED SEA (Sept. 10, 2019) Sailors prepare to chock and chain an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danielle A. Baker/Released)



RED SEA (Sept. 10, 2019) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Vascianni Ince signals to the pilot of an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danielle A. Baker/Released)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 9, 2019) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) conduct flight operations with an NH90 helicopter from the Royal Netherlands navy frigate HNLMS Van Speijk (F 828). Gridley is underway on a regularly-scheduled deployment as the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 to conduct maritime operations and provide a continuous maritime capability for NATO in the northern Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cameron Stoner)





ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 9, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Elvis Adams retrieves chains as the guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) conducts flight operations. Gridley is underway on a regularly-scheduled deployment as the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 to conduct maritime operations and provide a continuous maritime capability for NATO in the northern Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cameron Stoner)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 9, 2019) An NH90 helicopter from the Royal Netherlands navy frigate HNLMS Van Speijk (F 828) takes off from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) as the ships conduct flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cameron Stoner)

 

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USS Somerset (LPD-25) operates in the Pacific Ocean during Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE), Sept. 9, 2019.





U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct a walk through with the Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, to gain familiarity with the CH-53E Super Stallion during Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE), Sept. 9, 2019.

Approximately 3,000 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel are participating in AECE 2019, a joint training exercise that tests expeditionary logistical capabilities in the Arctic region and prepares joint forces to respond to crises across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Conner Robbins)



SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (March 21, 2019) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) lowers its well deck ramp in preparation for a landing craft, air cushion to dock during Pacific Blitz 2019. Pacific Blitz 2019 is an opportunity for U.S. Forces to increase maritime readiness to be prepared for real-world crisis situations. Pacific Blitz 2019 provides realistic, relevant training necessary for effective global crisis response expected of the Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Heath Zeigler)

USS Somerset (LPD-25) is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock of the United States Navy. Somerset is the fourth Navy vessel, and the second warship to bear the name; the first two being a wooden-hulled motorboat and a ferry. The first warship, an armed cargo ship from World War II, was named for the Somerset Counties of Maine, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania collectively. This ship was named specifically for Somerset County Pennsylvania, in honor of the passengers who died on United Airlines Flight 93, hijacked during the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. The passengers prevented the plane from reaching its intended target by forcing it to crash in Stonycreek Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. In the words of Secretary of the Navy Gordon R. England;

The courage and heroism of the people aboard the flight will never be forgotten and USS Somerset will leave a legacy that will never be forgotten by those wishing to do harm to this country.

Approximately 22 tons of steel from a crane that stood near Flight 93's crash site have been used to construct Somerset's stemhold.

 

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190829-N-GW654-1013 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 29, 2019) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Alex Olivera, from Brockton, Mass., inspects an anchor chain on a barge next to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Olympia O. McCoy)


[/QUOTE]Love the fact that what I assume is plywood to protect the drydock is completely destroyed by the huge anchor!

Great pics, thanks for finding and posting them Popeye.

 

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190911-F-VJ532-0094 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PEARL HARBOR (Sept. 11, 2019) Chief Master at Arms Ivan Mitchell stands at attention in front of the USS Utah Memorial on Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 11, 2019. Today marks the 18th year anniversary of the horrific terrorist attack on the United States. Sept. 11 will forever live in the hearts of every American. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmonet Jackson)

190911-N-KO930-0001 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BREMERTON, Wash., (Sept. 11, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Joeffrey Mamaril, left, from San Diego, and Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Ynocincio Martinez from Houston, both chief selectees, march on the flight deck with the Ensign on Patriot Day on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently in port preparing for an underway. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Olivia Banmally Nichols)

190909-N-DY073-0251 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

CORONADO, Calif. (Sept. 9, 2019) Engineman Third Class Jean Cajuste from Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1 gives direction to the utility boat tow tug’s engineer during Offshore Petroleum Discharge System operations for the Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) 2019, Sept. 9. Approximately 3,000 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel participate in AECE 2019, a joint training exercise that tests expeditionary logistical capabilities in the Arctic and Southern California regions and prepares joint forces to respond to crises across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brianna Jones)

190911-N-RH019-0030 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

YELLOW SEA (Sept. 11, 2019) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Desiree McClain loads magazines for a small arms proficiency shoot aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92). Momsen is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Rinner/Released)

190904-N-JN784-1465 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr​

GULF OF THAILAND (Sept. 4, 2019) From front to back, Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), ship RSS Tenacious (71), UMS Kyansittha (F-12), BRP Ramone Alcaraz (PS16), KDB Darulaman (OPV-08), and Vietnam Corvette HQ-18, line up in formation during a photo exercise as part of the ASEAN-U.S. Maritime Exercise (AUMX). The first AUMX, co-led by the U.S. and Royal Thai navies, includes maritime forces from the U.S. and all 10 ASEAN member states. AUMX promotes shared commitments to maritime partnerships, security and stability in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alexandra Seeley)

 

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Loading the 9mm - surely there is a simple machine to do that - here we are with a wireless global comms system, and robots - just like star trek predicted.

 

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Loading the 9mm - surely there is a simple machine to do that - here we are with a wireless global comms system, and robots - just like star trek predicted.

Machines aren't always faster than man. For example the USN still loads air-launched weapons weighing under 500lb(127kl) by hand aboard a carrier. It's faster and not as cumbersome.

and aboard a Destroyer space is at a premium. So hand loading is prefered.

 

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Sailors fold the flag during a 9/11 commemoration ceremony. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 11, 2019) Information Systems Technician 1st Class Joshua Drury, left, and Electrician's Mate 1st Class Joshua Stanley, both selected for advancement to chief petty officer, fold the national ensign on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a 9/11 commemoration ceremony. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. With Abraham Lincoln as the flagship, deployed strike group assets include staffs, ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeremiah Bartelt/Released)

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts flight operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 12, 2019) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 and a C-2A Greyhound attached the Rawhides of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tristan Kyle Labuguen/Released)

USS Lassen (DDG 82) departs Naval Station Mayport. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

MAYPORT, Fla. (Sept. 12, 2019) Families wave as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) departs Naval Station Mayport. Lassen is among ships and units from the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group that formed a surface action group (SAG) and are deploying from their East Coast homeports of Norfolk, Va. and Mayport, Fla. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anderson W. Branch/Released)

USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) conducts flight operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2019) Sailors chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Vipers of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 48 on the flight deck aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during a Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise with other U.S. Navy warships. Surface Warships assigned to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group are participating in the exercise in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida to maintain readiness, proficiency and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gian Prabhudas/Released)

Northern Coasts (NOCO) 2019 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

KORSOR, Denmark (Sept. 9, 2019) - An explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 enters the water to locate and dismantle simulated underwater limpet mines during exercise Northern Coasts in Korsor, Denmark, Sept. 9, 2019. Northern Coasts provides the opportunity for participating nations to engage in realistic maritime training, to build experience and teamwork, and strengthen our interoperability as we work toward mutual goals. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Travis Simmons/Released)

 

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A Sailor sets up an EOD remote controlled robotic during exercise Northern Coasts in Putlos, Germany. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

PUTLOS, Germany (Sept. 13, 2019) An explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 sets up an EOD remote controlled robotic for a mission on a simulated maritime improvised explosive device (IED) during exercise Northern Coasts in Putlos, Germany, Sept. 13, 2019. Northern Coasts provides the opportunity for participating nations to engage in realistic maritime training, to build experience and teamwork, and strengthen our interoperability as we work toward mutual goals. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Travis Simmons/Released)

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) approaches USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) for a replenishment-at-sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 13, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) approaches the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) for a replenishment-at-sea. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tristan Kyle Labuguen/Released)

USS Stout (DDG 55) launched a Standard Missile (SM) 2 during a missile exercise. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2019) The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) launched a Standard Missile (SM) 2 during a missile exercise (MSLEX). MSLEXs are designed to maintain readiness, proficiency and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Laura Radspinner/Released)

190912-N-AZ808-1100 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

KODIAK, Alaska (Sept. 12, 2019) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) sits pierside in Kodiak, Alaska during a scheduled port visit as part of Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) 2019. Approximately 3,000 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel participate in AECE 2019, a joint training exercise that tests expeditionary logistical capabilities in the Arctic region and prepares joint forces to respond to crises across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Burgains)

190916-N-PL543-1136 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 16, 2019) An F/A-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 launches off the flight deck of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyra M. Campbell)

 

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USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)...IKE



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2019) Machinist's Mate Fireman David Resendez, from Lexington, Kentucky, checks the lube oil levels in an emergency diesel generator room aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). IKE, with embarked Carrier Air Wing 3, is underway conducting the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem (FEP) as part of the basic phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Dartez Williams)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2019) Machinist's Mate Fireman Apprentice Dwayne Allen, from Long Island, New York, takes a lube oil sample in an emergency diesel generator room aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Dartez Williams)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2019) Sailors inspect and perform maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tatyana Freeman)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2019) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Joseph Ayala, from West Haven, Connecticut, performs maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Trent P. Hawkins)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2019) Operations Specialist Seaman Brandon Davilamunoz, from El Paso, Texas, observes as an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, lands on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaleb J. Sarten)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2019) An E/A-18G Growler, assigned to the "Zappers" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130, lands on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaleb J. Sarten)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2019) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, lands on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaleb J. Sarten)