U.S. Navy Picture Thread

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110116-N-6499D-230 SAKHIR, Bahrain (Jan. 16, 2011) Jeff Sinden, driver and co-owner of the modified Dallara IZOD IndyCar Series two-seat race car, takes a military member assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 on a ride during the Indy 500 Centennial Tour's stop in Bahrain. The 10-day goodwill tour bring the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 to servicemembers deployed in Europe and the Middle East. CTG 56.1 provides maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elisandro Diaz/Released)


110223-N-IC111-027 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Irma Monje, from Tucson, Ariz., tests the circuit of a bomb racking unit of an F/A-18 Hornet in the gun shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is underway continuing training before deploying to the western Pacific Ocean and the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin B. Gray/Released)


110218-N-7293M-037 RED SEA (Feb. 18, 2011) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jose Lopez-Davila rides an 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15), in background, during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training exercise. Ponce is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)


110217-N-KD852-356 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2011) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Black Sheep of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, front, prepares for takeoff as another lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conducting AV-8 operations in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Lill/Released)


110219-N-9793B-029 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 19, 2011) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) simulate a helicopter crash on the flight deck. Anzio is conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian M. Brooks/Released)


110225-N-8040H-236 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 25, 2011) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Michael Pryor and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Shane Oster, both assigned to the weapons department of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), prepare to shoot a phone and distance line during a replenishment at sea. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released)


110224-N-YR391-011 MAYPORT, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2011) Capt. Douglas Cochrane, commanding officer of Naval Station Mayport, plays the role of a hostage during an Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2011 active-shooter training scenario. The weeklong series of anti-terrorism and force protection exercises involves Navy installations and activities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Gary Granger Jr./Released)

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110304-A-8552S-020 PISA, Italy (March 4, 2011) U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 435th Air Mobility Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, load blankets, tarps and water containers onto a C-130 aircraft in Pisa, Italy, bound for Tunisia. The U.S. government is working with the international community to meet the humanitarian needs of the Lybian people and others in the country who fled across the borders. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/Released)


110302-N-SG869-198 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 2, 2011) Sailors assigned to the air department of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) move an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 from the elevator into the hangar bay. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is conducting training operations before deploying to the western Pacific Ocean and the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josh Cassatt/Released)


110308-N-0864H-332 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (March 8, 2011) Information Systems Technician 1st Class Charmaine Bacon, assigned to the staff embarked aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), plays with children during a community service event at Rhuma Juara Boys Home. The home is a nonprofit organization for underprivileged children 3 to 17 years old. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Fidel C. Hart/Released)


110301-N-7237C-009 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 1, 2011) An unarmed Trident II D5 missile launches from the Ohio-class fleet ballistic-missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) off the coast of Southern California. The test launch was part of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs demonstration and shakedown operation certification process. The successful launch certified the readiness of an SSBN crew and the operational performance of the submarine's strategic weapons system before returning to operational availability. The launch was the 135th consecutive successful test flight. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Benjamin Crossley/Released)


110308-N-ZB612-064 WASHINGTON (March 8, 2011) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead, left, and Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) The Honorable Ray Mabus answer questions from members of the Senate Armed Services Committee during the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2012 and the Future Years Defense Program for the Department of the Navy. (U.S. Navy photos by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst/Released)


110302-N-2937R-274 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 2, 2011) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conduct an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7). The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is on a deployment to the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adam Randolph/Released)


110301-N-9318F-132 SAN IGNACIO, Belize (March 1, 2011) Hospitalman Michael Morales, assigned to Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF), Ground Combat Element, simulates treatment of a sucking chest wound during a jungle warfare and survival exercise at Pine Ridge Forest Reserve alongside members of the Belize Defense Force. SCTF is deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility supporting Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11), focusing on strengthening and establishing new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and exercising vital lines of communication between regional security services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian S. Finney/Released)


110302-N-2911P-010 NAPLES, Italy (Mar. 2, 2011) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Lammont T. Hammond receives the Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguish device from Brig. Gen. John Love at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Naples, Italy. Hammond expose himself to enemy fire to assist wounded Marines in Afghanistan while assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John T Parker/Released)

[Super Falcon]

love their digital camo on their uniforms when do pakistan apply digital camo uniforms

[arushbhai]

Upload more pictures please. love this thread

[Solomon2]

110404-N-YR391-002 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 4, 2011) A vintage Navy biplane lands at Naval Air Station Jacksonville as part of the Centennial of Naval Aviation celebration. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary Granger Jr./Released)



110403-N-XX151-540 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Indian navy prepare to maneuver a rigid-hull inflatable boat alongside the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) to pick up Indian navy officers as part of exercise Malabar 2011. Malabar 2011 is the latest in a continuing series of training operations conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. The training atmosphere is designed to advance participating nations in military-to-military coordination and capacity to plan and execute tactical operations in a mutual environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron M. Pineda/Released)


110401-N-3154P-153 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 1, 2011) Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), conduct a chemical, biological, and radiological environment weapons training exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the command ship of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)


110405-N-7764M-013 GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (April 5, 2011) High Speed Vessel (HSV) 2 Swift approaches Wharf Bravo at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, after completing Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2011. While on station, Swift will be loading 130 metric tons of food, valued at more than $900,000, which is scheduled to be delivered to Haiti. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Leona Mynes/Released)


110404-N-5716H-374 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 4, 2011) Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Christina Baez positions safety nets around the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josh Huebner/Released


110403-N-QP268-014 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 3, 2011) Culinary Specialist Seaman Recruit Bryan Pearson, from Harrisburg, Pa., prepares two pans of sliced roast beef for the enlisted crew aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). Whidbey Island is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Cuaron/Released)


110402-N-3392P-034 BLAKELY, Penn. (April 2, 2011) Lt. Cmdr. Jeanette Bederman, a reserve component member from Las Vegas, assigned to Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Avoca, places three flowers representing honor, courage and commitment on the gravesite of Loretta Perfectus Walsh, the first woman enlisted and the first female to reach the rank of chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy. NOSC Avoca honored Walsh by hosting a rededication and wreath laying ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katrina Parker/Released) STORY


110401-N-JD217-092 NORFOLK (April 1, 2011) Cmdr. Roger Curry, navigation officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), shows a student at Campostella Elementary School how to salute after donning a flight helmet. Sailors assigned to Theodore Roosevelt visited students to teach them about tsunamis and earthquakes and what the U.S. Navy is doing to help victims in Japan after a 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami March 11. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica Echerri/Released)

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110410-N-IC111-058 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2011) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and ships from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and the Indian navy transit the Pacific Ocean during the conclusion of Exercise MALABAR, a bilateral training operation with the Indian navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin B. Gray/Released)


110407-N-XXXXX-054 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 7, 2011) Capt. KG Vishwanathan, fleet operations officer of Commanding Eastern Fleet, presents a gift to Capt. Rudy Lupton, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Vishwanathan visited the ship along with other officers from the Indian navy in support of exercise Malabar 2011, the latest in a continuing series of training operations conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)


110408-N-IC111-846 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2011) Indian naval officers tour the Ronald Reagan museum aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is participating in Exercise Malabar, a bi-lateral coordination with the Indian navy and is operating in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin B. Gray/Released)


110403-N-XX151-468 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2011) Sailors assigned aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) watch Indian sailors transport officers in rigid-hull inflatable boats as part of exercise Malabar 2011. Malabar 2011 is the latest in a continuing series of training operations conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. The training atmosphere is designed to advance participating nations in military-to-military coordination and capacity to plan and execute tactical operations in a mutual environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron M. Pineda/Released)


110408-N-IC111-390 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2011) Lt. Brian Zimmerman, flight deck officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), explains how flight deck control manages aircraft to Indian naval officers of the Eastern Fleet. Ronald Reagan is participating in Exercise Malabar, a bi-lateral coordination with the Indian navy and is operating in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin B. Gray/Released)


110408-N-IC111-016 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2011) Indian navy Rear Adm. Harish Bisht, flag officer of Commanding Eastern Fleet, returns honors as he walks through rainbow side boys aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is participating in Exercise Malabar, a bi-lateral coordination with the Indian navy and is operating in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin B. Gray/Released)


110408-N-IC111-046 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2011) Rear Adm. Robert Girrier, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 7, explains the role of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in Operation Tomodachi to Indian naval officers of the Eastern Fleet. Ronald Reagan is participating in Exercise Malabar, a bi-lateral coordination with the Indian navy and is operating in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin B. Gray/Released)


110408-N-IC111-934 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2011) Capt. Thom Burke, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), exchanges a gift with Indian navy Rear Adm. Harish Bisht, flag officer of Commanding Eastern Fleet in the captain's in-port cabin aboard Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan is participating in Exercise Malabar, a bi-lateral coordination with the Indian navy and is operating in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin B. Gray/Released

[Butters]

^^^

Pics of exercise malabar look great.

[Solomon2]

110406-N-0176M-003 ARABIAN SEA (April 6, 2011) The Arleigh Burke-class Aegis destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) is underway in rough seas. Higgins is deployed with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Alex T. Mabini/Released)

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110503-N-9435W-001 SOMALIA (May 3, 2011) Members of a visit, board, search and seizure team from the guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) apprehended 7 Somali pirates and released 15 Pakistani crew members off the coast of Somalia. The Pakistani master of the vessel claimed to have been pirated and used as a mother ship for more than six months. The boarding team found seven loaded AK47 assault rifles, two rocket-propelled grenade launchers, seven projectiles, and several ammunition canisters, ladders and grappling hooks. The boarding team disposed of the pirate paraphernalia and weapons. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Intelligence Specialist Deshonia Wesley/Released)

[illuzioN]

soon to be an f-18 pilot here

thanks solomon

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110113-N-7176M-010 KINGS BAY, Ga. (Jan. 13, 2010) Senior Chief Machinist's Mate Paul Rose, from Vero Beach, Fla., instructs a damage control student in the Trident Training Facility fire trainer at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. The fire trainer helps submariners maintain peak proficiency in damage control evolutions during a boat's pre-deployment training cycle. (U.S. Navy photo by Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Dwain Martin/Released


030116-N-XXXXX-001 At sea with USS Florida (SSBN 728) Jan. 16, 2003 -- USS Florida launches a Tomahawk cruise missile during Giant Shadow in the waters off the coast of the Bahamas. Giant Shadow is a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)/Naval Submarine Forces experiment to test the capabilities of the Navy’s future guided missile submarines. Florida is one of four Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) being converted to guided missile submarines (SSGN). Giant Shadow is the first experiment under the “Sea Trial” initiative of the Chief of Naval Operations’ Sea Power 21 vision and the first in a series of experiments before converting and overhauling the four SSBNs to SSGNs. The SSGNs will have the capability to support and launch up to 154 Tomahawk missiles, a significant increase in capacity as compared to other platforms. U.S. Navy photo. (RELEASED)


110501-N-0113W-006 APRA HARBOR, Guam (April 30, 2011) The guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) prepares for an upcoming deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. Ohio is one of two nuclear-powered guided-missile submarines forward deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Wadden/Released)


091112-N-9531K-004 GROTON, Conn. (Nov. 12, 2009) Fireman Recruit Patrick Todd, a student at Basic Enlisted Submarine School, uses the Torpedo Tube Trainer to learn how to load Tomahawk cruise missile. (U.S. Navy photo by William Kenny/Released)


110515-N-QF381-002 HONG KONG (May 15, 2011) The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) prepares to moor alongside the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40). Frank Cable conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jennifer L. Walker/Released)


110408-N-8467N-006 GROTON, Conn. (April 8, 2011) Senior Chief Sonar Technician (Submarine) Matthew Lindsey hugs his wife and daughter after the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) returned to Submarine Base New London following a scheduled deployment. Providence supported Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn, launching cruise missiles against Libyan air defense, surface-to-air missiles sites and communication nodes. (U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski/Released)


110515-N-BT122-770 HONG KONG (May 15, 2011) Seaman Stuart Olson, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), throws a heaving line to Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) to moor alongside. Frank Cable conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed in U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Melvin Nobeza/Released)

Frank Cable Visits Hong Kong

Story Number: NNS110514-01 Release Date: 5/14/2011 7:17:00 AM

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) Jeremy Starr, USS Frank Cable (AS 40) Public Affairs

HONG KONG (NNS) -- Submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) anchored off the coast of Hong Kong to provide tended support to USS Hampton (SSN 767) during a port visit May 14.

Frank Cable's mission is to conduct maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

This visit to Hong Kong is one of many port visits that the submarine tender has recently made along with deployed submarines in the western Pacific region.

"Hong Kong is an exciting port, and I look forward to showing our host nation Frank Cable's capabilities and providing our Sailors the opportunity to participate in community relations projects," said Capt. Tom Stanley, Frank Cable's commanding officer.

Cable will host a distinguished visitors luncheon and conduct ship tours. Frank Cable Sailors will also participate in community service projects that include facilitating morning exercises with children at the Fanling Nursery School orphanage and painting the Y.C. Cheng Centre, a day care and residential center for the intellectually and physically disabled.

"I am very proud of the entire crew, who have worked very hard to improve the material condition of the ship, making it ready and able to execute all tasking," said Stanley.

For many Sailors aboard Cable, this is the first time they have visited Hong Kong.

"Listening to the stories my grandfather told me when he visited Hong Kong in the Navy during the Vietnam War, makes me excited I am going to experience Hong Kong and take tours to China for the first time," said Machinery Repairman Fireman Recruit Barclay Reynolds.

During their time in port, Sailors will visit the local sites of Hong Kong and experience its culture. In addition, the crew has the opportunity to take a trip to Lantau, the largest outlying island of Hong Kong; will travel to mainland China; and will visit Macau, Shekou and Guangzhou, China.

At sea, the ship conducted surface warfare, damage control, ship handling training and qualifications.

For more news from USS Frank Cable (AS 40), visit USS Frank Cable (AS 40).

[Chogy]

soon to be an f-18 pilot here

thanks solomon

Excellent! Are you a Navy ROTC cadet? OCS? Where are you at in your career?

[Solomon2]

110415-N-KT462-199 HONOLULU (April 15, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) leaves Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for an independent deployment. Hopper will conduct operations in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas or responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jon Dasbach/Released)


115019-N-3074R-157 ARABIAN SEA (May 19, 2011) Ensign Bilal Agha, boarding officer of the visit, board, search, and seizure team from the guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70), hands out water bottles to fishermen aboard the Pakistani fishing vessel Al Sohail. Hopper provided food, water, medical and engineering assistance, responding to Al Sohail's distress signals after the vessel lost all power and communications. Hopper is on a routine deployment and is conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Hannah Roberts/Released)


110519-N-6971H-191 ARABIAN SEA (May 19, 2011) The visit, board, search, and seizure team from the guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) board the Pakistani fishing vessel Al Sohail. Hopper provided food, water, medical and engineering assistance, responding to Al Sohail's distress signals after the vessel lost all power and communications. Hopper is on a routine deployment and is conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Jefferson Heidenheimer/Released)

USS Hopper, Joint Coalition Forces Rescue Pakistani Fishermen

Story Number: NNS110520-09 Release Date: 5/20/2011 8:23:00 AM

From Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet Public Affairs

USS HOPPER, Arabian Sea (NNS) -- Guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) assisted the crew of Pakistani flagged fishing vessel Al Sohail May 18.

Al Sohail was adrift with no communications and little food or water after having lost power. Unable to send a distress transmission, the crew attempted to rig a sail out of rugs.

On May 17, an Australian aircraft assigned to Combined Maritime Forces' (CMF) Coalition Task Force (CTF) 151 spotted the vessel as its crew signaled their distress.

The Australian aircraft dropped food and water, and reported Al Sohail's position to CMF headquarters, co-located with U.S. 5th Fleet.

5th Fleet's CTF 50, under the command of the USS Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (ENTSG), directed Hopper to render assistance to the Al Sohail.
ENTSG's meteorology and oceanography team made drift calculations based on the sea state, current and winds to assist Hopper in locating the drifting vessel. Hopper located Al Sohail and arrived at its location around sunset, May 18.

Hopper sent a small boat to assist Al Sohail, and provided them with additional food and water, minor medical assistance and engineering support to attempt to repair its engines overnight. It was determined that Al Sohail's engines could not be repaired by Hopper's crew.

Working through 5th Fleet and CMF, a Pakistani naval vessel was contacted and requested to assist. The Pakistani frigate PNS Tariq (F 181) arrived on scene and took charge of the assistance efforts late in the evening, May 19.

Hopper is on a routine deployment and is conducting Maritime Security Operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet, visit Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet.

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110427-N-YY999-002 SAN DIEGO (April 27, 2011) A CT scan of a Peruvian mummy taken at Naval Medical Center San Diego provides details of the muscular and skeletal structure. The mummy is part of a planned exhibit at the San Diego Museum of Man. The medical center is the only medical facility in San Diego County with a Flash Dual Source 128 CT scanner that is Dual Energy capable. This unique capability uses two different energy sources to differentiate characteristics in tissue and bone beyond conventional CT imaging. (U.S. Navy image/Released)


110518-N-VA590-244 HAD YAO BEACH, Thailand (May 18, 2011) Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Tom Gilham, center left, assigned to Commander, Task Force 73, reviews triage procedures with Royal Thai Navy medical personnel during a simulated medical evacuation during an amphibious landing exercise as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2011. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jose Lopez Jr./Released)


110517-N-6801S-075 ARABIAN SEA (May 17, 2011) Medical responders aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) triage Sailors during a mass casualty drill. Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 are conducting close-air support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick C. Scott/Released)


110104-M-5112P-136 SANGIN VALLEY, Afghanistan (Jan. 4, 2011) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Heidi A. Dean, assigned to the Female Engagement Team supporting 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, gives a basic hygiene class during a health initiative in Sangin, Afghanistan. The initiative is being conducted to train local health care providers, treat sick and injured, and enhance Afghan National Security Force relations in the area. The battalion conducts counterinsurgency operations with the International Security Assistance Force and is assigned to Regimental Combat Team 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph M. Peterson/Released)


110506-N-NY820-165 PAITA, Peru (May 6, 2011) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) is anchored in the fishing town of Paita, Peru. Comfort is deployed supporting Continuing Promise 2011, a five-month humanitarian assistance mission to the Caribbean, Central and South America. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric C. Tretter/Released)


110414-N-EP471-245 KINGSTON, Jamaica (April 14, 2011) Brazilian navy Lt. Maria Elisa fills a patient's tooth during a Continuing Promise 2011 medical community service event at the National Sports Arena. Elisa is embarked aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) during the five-month humanitarian assistance mission to the Caribbean, Central and South America. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kim Williams/Released)


110430-N-RM525-179 PAITA, Peru (April 30, 2011) Capt. David Weiss, commanding officer of the medical treatment facility aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), gives Peruvian navy Rear Adm. Ricardo Menendez, commander of 1st Naval Zone, a tour of the flight deck. Comfort is deployed as part of Continuing Promise 2011, a five-month humanitarian assistance mission to the Caribbean, Central and South America. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathen E. Davis/Released)


110503-N-QD416-114 PAITA, Peru (May 3, 2011) Sheryl Flanary, left, and Lt. j.g. Sara Edmondson teach a patient to play Cats Cradle at a Continuing Promise 2011 medical clinic set up by staff assigned to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20). Continuing Promise is a five-month humanitarian assistance mission to the Caribbean, Central and South America. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian A. Goyak/Released)

USNS Comfort, Continuing Promise 2011, Depart Jamaica after Treating Thousands

Story Number: NNS110425-06 Release Date: 4/25/2011 12:38:00 PM

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW) Kim Williams, Continuing Promise 2011 Public Affairs

KINGSTON, Jamaica (NNS) -- Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) and its Continuing Promise 2011 (CP '11) team departed Jamaica April 23 following ten days of medical, dental and veterinary care, engineering support and subject matter expert exchanges.

Comfort's crew performed 126 surgeries, treated 560 physical therapy patients, dispensed 3,161 pairs of eyeglasses and aided 1,186 dental patients during its mission in Jamaica.

For days, Kingston residents packed medical sites at the city's National Sports Arena and Windward Health Centre where many were eventually given an appointment for further treatment on board the ship.

"CP '11's mission in Jamaica clearly showed the United States' commitment to the Caribbean and what can be accomplished when partner nations work together toward a common good," said Capt. Brian Nickerson, Continuing Promise 2011 commodore. "Our visit also reinforced the idea that what we are doing does matter even though we are not able to help everyone. To those who we are able to help, it means everything."

CP '11 is a collaborative effort involving military and civilian medical professionals from a variety of organizations including National Nurses United and Memorial Healthcare, as well as support from non-governmental organizations such as Loving Hugs Inc. and Edge Outreach to name a few.

In addition to the two medical community service sites, CP '11 personnel also performed community relations (COMREL) projects at local schools, churches and children's homes.

For many Sailors on board Comfort, the COMRELs presented an opportunity to impact children's lives.

"It's great to be involved with people, especially different cultures in different atmospheres," said Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Kevin Cobb. "Working with young people has always been my thing. To have children around me is great and to be able to teach them something that they won't forget, that is going to be forever marked in their heads forever that they will remember even when they get old and gray is even better."

In addition to providing humanitarian and civil assistance to host nation residents, CP '11 also serves as an opportunity for Comfort's crew to learn from partner nation and civilian experts.

"My sense is that our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, partner nation representatives and civilian volunteers are leaving Jamaica having gained valuable experience from a regional partner nation and in-country civilian experts," said Nickerson. "The hands-on training and subject matter expert exchanges that have occurred over the last ten days are developing the relationships and building the experience that may be needed during a future regional crisis or foreign disaster response."

Throughout the Jamaica mission, Comfort crew members welcomed many distinguished visitors aboard including the Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Honorable Bruce Golding; and U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica, Pamela Bridgewater.

CP '11 Jamaica concluded with a closing ceremony luncheon hosted by the crew of the Comfort and American Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica.

Comfort is deployed in support of Continuing Promise 2011, a five-month humanitarian assistance mission to the Caribbean, Central and South America. Comfort is operated and navigated by 70 civil service mariners who work for the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command.

For more news from U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command & U.S. 4th Fleet, visit U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command & U.S. 4th Fleet.

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110614-N-XZ912-208 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2011) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) conducts rudder turns during sea trials. Dwight D. Eisenhower completed a nine-month planned incremental availability at Norfolk Naval Ship Yard on June 10 and is scheduled to resume underway operations this summer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christopher Stoltz/Released)


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