Photos United States Navy

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An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 2, 2021) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the “Fighting Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and is deployed conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joseph Calabrese)

Marines from Force Reconnaissance Company utilize combat rubber raiding crafts to approach the USS Ohio (SSGN 726). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2021) Marines from Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), utilize combat rubber raiding crafts to approach the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) during an integration exercise off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The exercise was part of ongoing III MEF-U.S. 7th Fleet efforts to provide flexible, forward-postured and quick-response options to regional commanders. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Destiny Dempsey)

Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class Othniel Terveus, from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., records jet engine test instrumentation (JETI) data aboard USS Gerald R Ford by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 3, 2021) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Othniel Terveus, from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., records jet engine test instrumentation (JETI) data in the jet engine control room onboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Feb. 3, 2021. Gerald R. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Riley McDowell)

USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) enters the Trident Refit Facility, Kings Bay, Georgia. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

KINGS BAY, Ga. (Feb. 1, 2021) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) enters the Trident Refit Facility, Kings Bay, Georgia, dry dock for an extended refit period (ERP). Tennessee will be the last submarine in the dry dock before a $554 million dry dock refurbishment project begins later this summer. (U.S. Navy photo by Elaine Rilatt)

210201-N-MH015-2041 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2021) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) steams through the Indian Ocean. Nimitz is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and is deployed conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joseph Calabrese)

210201-N-YL152-926 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

RAF LOSSIEMOUTH, Scotland (Feb. 1, 2021) Sailors, assigned to "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, conducts routine maintenance on a P-8A Poseidon aircraft. VP-9 is currently forward deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 67, responsible for tactical control of deployed maritime patrol and reconnaissance squadrons throughout Europe and Africa. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts a full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national security interests and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rashaan Jeffery/ Released)

210128-N-BM428-0221 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

BLACK SEA (Jan. 28, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), transits to the Black Sea, Jan. 28, 2021. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its ninth patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damon Grosvenor)

 

[BravoZulu]

The dark grey sky lightened a bit as USS Stout rounded the end of Pier 5 at Naval Station Norfolk, the rust streaks and faded paint on its side a testimony to its record-setting 215 days at sea. Oct 13, 2020

USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) in the Georgian port of Batumi, Oct 2020

USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) transits the Pacific Ocean after replenishing USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

Amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) with embarked 15th MEU transit the Strait of Hormuz, Feb. 5. 2021

 

[bdpopeye]

What's up with all the ads? I guess we have to "pay the freight" someway..

210206-N-RG171-0043 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

BATUMI, Georgia (Feb. 6, 2021) Fire Controlman (Aegis) 3rd Class Malorie Love, right, and Yeoman 2nd Class Jordan Fortenberry lower the ensign as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) prepares to depart Batumi, Georgia, Feb. 6, 2021. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Will Hardy/Released)

A Sailor maintains a generator aboard USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 6, 2021) Machinist Mate 3rd Class Mark Magtibay, from San Pablo City, Republic of the Philippines, performs maintenance on a gas turbine generator in an auxiliary machinery room aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). John S. McCain is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)

Sailors conduct pre-flight checks on an E-2C Hawkeye aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2021) Sailors conduct pre-flight checks on an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the “Liberty Bells” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 115 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Jan. 30, 2021. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Wheeler)

U.S. and Saudi Arabia explosive ordnance disposal technicians train in Saudi Arabia. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

JUBAIL, Saudi Arabia (Jan. 27, 2021) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Rusty Johnson, center, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 52, observes a member of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) connect an explosive tool to a packbot during a subject matter expert exchange as part of exercise Nautical Defender (ND) 21 in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2021. ND-21 is the capstone in a series of multi-national maritime security exercises designed to broaden levels of cooperation, support long-term regional security, and enhance military-to-military interoperability between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, UK and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Pearson)

210131-N-IO312-1404 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 31, 2021) A CH-47 Chinook helicopter from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 1st Helicopter Brigade, lands aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during joint integrated flight operations. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Cavenaile)

210204-N-DF478-0152 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

NAPLES, Italy (Feb. 4, 2021) Divers from Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 1 receive instruction before diving, during a coordinated assessment of the Campania region ports, Feb. 4, 2021. U.S. Navy Divers from Commander Task Force 68 continue to work with the Italian Coast Guard to assess the Ports of Naples and Salerno for future visits by U.S. Navy ships. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Marvin E. Thompson Jr.)

210201-N-ER806-1485 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

ISE BAY, Japan (Feb. 1, 2021)
Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians deployed with Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7 recover divers during Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 1JA 2021. MINEX 1JA is part of an annual series of exercises between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force designed to increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. During the nine-day exercise, participants conduct unit-level mine warfare tactics to include mine hunting, detection, and prosecution. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Bauer)

 

[BravoZulu]

@bdpopeye , I believe you should only see ads in the first post after the latest upgrades, if you are seeing lots of ads I suggest a PM to @Bombardier

 

[BravoZulu]

USS Somerset transits Strait of Hormuz​

 

[santana]

@bdpopeye , I believe you should only see ads in the first post after the latest upgrades, if you are seeing lots of ads I suggest a PM to @Bombardier

yeah I see a lot of them too.

 

[bdpopeye]

@bdpopeye , I believe you should only see ads in the first post after the latest upgrades, if you are seeing lots of ads I suggest a PM to @Bombardier

Yes, ....Now I'm only seeing ads in the first post...thanks for the heads up BZ!

210209-N-NH257-1079 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2021) The Theodore Roosevelt and Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups steam in formation on scheduled deployments to the 7th Fleet area of operations. As the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed fleet, 7th Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations while conducting missions to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elliot Schaudt/Released)

210209-N-DQ752-1049 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2021) USS Sterett (DDG 104) and USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) steam alongside USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The USS Nimitz and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Carrier Strike Groups are conducting dual carrier operations in the Indo-Pacific in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cheyenne Geletka/Released)

210209-N-NH257-1040 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2021) The Theodore Roosevelt and Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups steam in formation on scheduled deployments to the 7th Fleet area of operations. As the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed fleet, 7th Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations while conducting missions to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elliot Schaudt/Released)

210209-N-JX182-1218 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2021) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the “Mighty Shrikes” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94, launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The USS Nimitz and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Carrier Strike Groups are conducting dual carrier operations in the Indo-Pacific in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles DeParlier/Released)

210209-N-DQ752-1274 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2021) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) steams alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The USS Nimitz and USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Groups are conducting dual carrier operations in the Indo-Pacific in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cheyenne Geletka/Released)

210209-N-WI365-1105 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) sails alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) with ships from the Nimitz and Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group during dual carrier operations.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)

210209-N-SH180-2025 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2021) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Blue Diamonds” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, launches from the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) while conducting dual-carrier operations with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in the South China Sea Feb. 9, 2021. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Wheeler)

 

[santana]

Some randome Pictures of the US Navy Air Carriers

 

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Another Set

 

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Another more

 

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USS CONSTELLATION

 

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USS CORAL SEA

 

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USS ESSEX

 

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USS Forrestal

 

[uktabber]

WOW, once again great photos mate....thanks!!

 

[bdpopeye]

USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts flight operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2021) A Sailor directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). As the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed fleet, 7th Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations while conducting missions to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cheyenne Geletka)

USS Chicago (SSN 721) returns home to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

PEARL HARBOR (Feb. 9, 2021) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) returns home to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam from deployment. Chicago performed a full spectrum of operations, including anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, during the six-month Indo-Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro)

USS America (LHA 6) conducts flight operations in the Philippine Sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2021) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Archangels of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 prepares to take off from the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 30, 2021. Marines and Sailors aboard America regularly conduct flight operations while underway to maintain their readiness to respond to contingencies. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is operating aboard ships of the America Expeditionary Strike Group in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph E. DeMarcus)

Marines assemble a combat rubber raiding craft aboard USS Ohio (SSGN 726). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2021) Marines assigned to the 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, assemble a combat rubber raiding craft during a scheduled exercise aboard the guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726). The exercise is part of ongoing III MEF and U.S. 7th Fleet efforts to provide flexible, forward-postured and quick-response options to regional commanders. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Juan Antoine King)

USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) departs departs Naval Station Norfolk for sea trials. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

NORFOLK (Feb. 9, 2021) The guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) departs from the pier as the ship makes its way out for sea trials. Forrest Sherman is in the final stage of a selected restricted availability (SRA) managed by Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) and executed by Marine Hydraulics International. MARMC provides surface ship maintenance, management and oversight of private sector maintenance and fleet technical assistance to ships in the Mid-Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Hendrick L. Dickson

Sailors move munitions aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Jacob Frazier, right, from Detroit, and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Geremy Hammond, from Baton Rouge, La., move AIM-20 missiles on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Feb. 9, 2021. The Theodore Roosevelt and Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups are conducting dual-carrier operations during their deployments to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. As the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed fleet, U.S. 7th Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations while conducting missions to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos W. Hopper)

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Neil Rioja trains with an M240B machine gun. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

CAMP FUJI, Japan (Feb. 9, 2021) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Neil Rioja, from Jacksonville, Fla, assigned to 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, participates in live-fire M240B machine gun range training during Artillery Relocation Training Program 20.4 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Feb. 9, 2021. This training contributes to the defense of Japan and the U.S.-Japan Alliance as the cornerstone of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Aubuchon)

 

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Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Eric Irish, from Queensbury, N.Y., directs Sailors away from an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Eightballers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, on the flight deck of USS John Finn (DDG 113). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Cosme Zamora, assigned to USS America (LHA 6), launches an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) from the ship’s flight deck. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Towada-class replenishment ship JS Towada (AOE 422) sails connected to the U.S. Navy Arleigh-Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) during an underway replenishment. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Blue Diamonds” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2021) A Super Hornet from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 17 fly in formation during an air power demonstration alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 14, 2021) Sailors stand watch on the bridge of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) at night in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 14, 2021. by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

 

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ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 13, 2021) - Coast Guard patrol boat USCGC Adak (WBP
1333), front, maneuvers alongside amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) to conduct
underway refueling operations in the Arabian Gulf, Feb. 13. Adak is part of Patrol Forces Southwest Asia,
which is comprised of the Maritime Engagement Team, shoreside support personnel, and six 110'
cutters, and is the Coast Guard's largest unit outside of the U.S., playing a key role in supporting the
Navy’s maritime security and maritime infrastructure protection operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of
operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Evens Milcette Jr.)



Military Sealift Command’s USNS Soderman (T-AKR 317) onloaded a MK VI patrol boat, exercising its capability to provide necessary equipment to forward deployed forces. Soderman is part of Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron 3 and ensures essential equipment and supplies are strategically prepositioned to ensure rapid availability for U.S. forces deployed throughout the Indo-Pacific Region. (Photo by Cmdr. Erin Elliott)



POINT MUGU, Calif. (Feb. 4, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Zachary Rogers, a native of Castle Rock, Colo, a Navy reserve Sailor from Navy Operation Support Center Fort Carson, Colo., and assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 11, mounts a .50 cal. machine gun on a high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle during security convoy training provided by Maritime Expeditionary Security Group (MESG) 1 Training Evaluation Unit. The Maritime Expeditionary Security Force is a core Navy capability that provides port and harbor security, high value asset security, and maritime security in the coastal and inland waterways. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Boatswain’s Mate Nelson Doromal Jr.)



POINT MUGU, Calif. (Feb. 4, 2021) Sailors assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 11, conducts security convoy training as part of final evaluation problem provided by Maritime Expeditionary Security Group (MESG) 1 Training Evaluation Unit. The Maritime Expeditionary Security Force is a core Navy capability that provides port and harbor security, high value asset security, and maritime security in the coastal and inland waterways. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Boatswain’s Mate Nelson Doromal Jr.)

 

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Joint Service Naval Operation Prevents Weapons Smuggling In The Indian Ocean

210215-N- PS962-1036 INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2021) The guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), in accordance with international law, boarded a stateless dhow off the coast of Somalia and interdicted an illicit shipment of weapons and weapon components, Feb. 12. Maritime...

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INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2021) The guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), in accordance with international law, boarded a stateless dhow off the coast of Somalia and interdicted an illicit shipment of weapons and weapon components, Feb. 12. Maritime security operations, as conducted by the U.S. 5th Fleet, entail routine patrols to determine pattern of life in the maritime environment as well as to enhance mariner-to-mariner relations. These operations reassure allies and partners and preserve freedom of navigation and free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Louis Thompson Staats IV)







Weapons seized by shipmates aboard USS Winston Churchill (DDG 81)....Bravo Zulu!!

 

[Chefjavier]

Thanks for posting those old photos of the carriers. I remember the USS Midway while I was with USS Belleau Woods, USS Ogden, and USS Duluth. West Pac 87" and 89". It was good port calls thru the Pacific.