U.S. Navy Picture Thread

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111003-N-BS854-264 VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Oct. 3, 2011) Children from Parus Nadezhdy Children's Rehabilitation Center touch equipment in the Combat Information Center aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62). Fitzgerald is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and is on patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Carissa Guthrie/Released)


090304-N-0000F-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 4, 2009) Surface search and rescue swimmer Gas Turbine System Technician Aaron M. Hill swims through green marine marker dye to his teammates while recovering an exercise torpedo fired from the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) during Exercise Multi-Sail '09. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Adriel T. Brito/Released)


110325-N-8288P-244 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 25, 2011) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) load boxes of humanitarian assistance supplies onto an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter. Fitzgerald, the flagship for Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, is at sea east of the Miyagi Prefecture of Japan to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance as directed in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Pittman/Released)


111003-N-BS854-033 VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Oct. 3, 2011) Russian Federation Capt. Ildar Akhmerov, left, commander of Surface Ships Force, Russian Pacific Fleet, describes photos of past operations at sea during a ship tour with Capt. John Shultz, second from right, commander of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, and Cmdr. Brian Mutty, right, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62). Fitzgerald is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers assigned to DESRON-15 and is on patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Carissa Guthrie/Released)


080319-N-5253W-007 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 19, 2008) Sailors assigned to the visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), participate in a live-fire exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gabriel S. Weber (Released)


061119-N-4124C-005 South China Sea (Nov. 17, 2006) - Planning team leaders of the U.S.-China combined search and rescue exercise (SAREX) meet for a debrief aboard the Army (Navy) (PLA (N)) ship Zhnajiang (DD 165) after the exercise, all of them expressing sentiments of success.


970508-N-8202E-007 ABOARD USS FITZGERALD (May 8, 1997) -- Gunner's Mate (guns) 3rd Class Shad Tucker of Killeen, Texas, lubricates the chase of a 5-inch, 54-caliber MK 45 gun mount aboard the guided missle destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) after the ship conducted firing exercises while underway in the Arabian Gulf. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Wayne Edwards. (RELEASED)


110625-N-EA192-090 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 25, 2011) Yeoman Seaman Apprentice Josh Lovely treats Ensign Carissa Guthrie for a lacerated face during a general quarters drill aboard USS the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62). Fitzgerald is one of six Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and is underway on a summer patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mikey Mulcare/Released)

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111026-N-RJ456-003 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 26, 2011) Lt. Jose Bautistarojas conducts Roman Catholic Mass in the chapel aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lex T. Wenberg/Released)


111024-N-BT887-526 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 24, 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)


111027-N-BT887-554 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 27, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Mary Jane Crews collects a hold-back bar after an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)


110925-N-AJ852-163 MANAMA, Bahrain (Sept. 25, 2011) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Combined Task Group (CTG) 56.1 and the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group fire 9mm M9 service pistols during combined weapons training. CTG 56.1 conducts maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Keith Jones/Released)


111026-N-GC412-325 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 26, 2011) Electronics Technician 2nd Class John Dixon, left, and Electronics Technician 3rd Class Nicholas Blomgren perform maintenance on the 43 radar aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Will Tyndall/Released)


111017-N-RJ456-317 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 17, 2011) Two F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 fly over the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) to show support for the upcoming Army/Navy football game. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lex T. Wenberg/Released)


111011-N-VN693-016 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2011) Aviation boatswain's mates prepare for night flight operations in flight deck control aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)


111022-N-OY799-095 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 22, 2011) Sailors play a large-scale chess game in hangar bay two during a steel beach picnic aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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One of the U.S. Navy's smaller, less-known bases in the War on Terror.


110826-F-EL833-378 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 26, 2011) Master-At-Arms 2nd Class George Simoni, a military working dog handler, works with Dax, a 4-year-old German shepherd military working dog, during a patrol training exercise. Simoni and Karo have been working together for nearly a year. Simoni is from Carthage, N.C., and is deployed from Naval Air Station Key West, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen Linch/Released)


100130-N-1385G-007 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Jan. 30, 2010) Lt. j.g. Michael Rucker, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, treats the infected feet of a 7-year-old Djibouti girl at the Caritas Djibouti complex in Djibouti. Rucker volunteers his medical services most weekends at the clinic. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Robert P. Gallagher/Released)


110906-A-UF490-018 GULF OF TADJOURA, Djibouti (Sept. 6, 2011) Sailors from the Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MESRON) 2, Boat Detachment Charlie, use a Sea Ark Dauntless tactical craft to patrol the Gulf of Tadjoura. MESRON-2 provides a maritime security force to support Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, with force protection for designated assets and infrastructure. MESRON-2 is homeported at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va. (U.S. Army photo by Specialist Michelle C. Lawrence/Released)


110908-F-UI176-030 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Sept. 8, 2011) Kenyan army Maj. Iman Rajab Athumani, a Muslim chaplain, leads spiritual worship at the prayer tent at Camp Lemonnier. Athumani met with U.S. armed forces chaplains during his three-week visit to exchange practices within religious and morale welfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Steffen/Released)


100501-N-7526R-064 GOLF DE TADJOURA, Djibouti (May 1, 2010) An Air Force pararescueman, deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), jumps from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 366, during a training mission in the Gulf of Tadjoura just off the coast of Djibouti. HMH-366 and various special operations groups deployed to CLDJ perform training and operational missions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marc Rockwell-Pate/Released)


091222-N-3417F-003 DJIBOUTI (Dec. 22, 2009) Said Omar Moussa, president of Djibouti's Chamber of Commerce, addresses an audience of Djiboutian businessmen and women during Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's Vendor Day. The event helped bridge African companies to the many maintenance, service, supply and construction contracts that support Camp Lemonnier, CJTF-HOA and its down range projects throughout East Africa. Seated with Moussa are, from left to right, Robert Mecklenburg, contracting officer for Navy Facility, Camp Lemonnier; U.S. Navy Capt. Greg Johnson, chief of contracts, CJTF-HOA; Moussa; U.S. Navy Capt. William Finn, commander of Camp Lemonnier; and Bill Callahan, deputy program manager, Pacific Architect Engineers, Camp Lemonnier. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Larry Foos/released) STORY


110402-N-1755G-684 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (April 2, 2011) Explosive Ordnance Disposal 3rd Class Ryan Donofrio, left, Lt. j.g. Jon Maurus, Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class Maikara Lyman and Explosive Ordnance Disposal 2nd Class Barry Despot, all assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11, participate in the EOD Memorial 5k Run. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph C. Garza/Released)


110408-N-1755G-068 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (April 8, 2011) Musicians 2nd Class Chris Morrison, left, and Kori Gillis, both assigned to the U.S. Naval Forces Band Europe and Africa, Flagship, perform during a concert at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph C. Garza/Released)

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110704-N-IZ292-016 NAPLES, Italy (July 3, 2011) Spectators watch a fireworks display at Carney Park during the Star Spangled Independence Day celebration at Naval Support Activity Naples. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Felicito Rustique/Released)


110606-N-YZ751-114 NAPLES, Italy (June 6, 2011) The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) departs Naples, Italy, after completing a port visit. George H.W. Bush is deployed in support of maritime support operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility on its first overseas deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tony D. Curtis/Released)


111007-N-AQ172-038 NAPLES, Italy (Oct. 7, 2011) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, center left, accompanies Adm. Samuel Locklear III, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and commander of Allied Joint Forces Command Naples, and Vice Adm. Frank C. Pandolfe, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, on their way to a morning briefing at Naval Support Activity Naples Capodichino. Panetta is visiting Naples to attend a NATO briefing and visit U.S. troops. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released)


100406-N-7364R-142 NAPLES, Italy (April 6, 2010) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Scott Lister, assigned to the Dragonwhales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, performs maintenance on the main rotor head of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a Phase "A" inspection. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Felicito Rustique/Released)


111102-N-IZ292-050 NAPLES, Italy (Nov. 2, 2011) Operations Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Funderburk, right, lifts weights during physical therapy in the Physical Therapy Department at the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Felicito Rustique/Released)


100223-N-8288P-021 NAPLES, Italy (Feb. 23, 2010) The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) arrives in Naples, Italy in for a scheduled port visit. Cole is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Pittman/Released)


110707-N-IZ292-035 NAPLES, Italy (July 7, 2011) U.S. Navy Investigator Travis Bachorski, assigned to Naval Support Activity Naples Criminal Investigations Division, shows children how to dust for fingerprints. The demonstration was part of a summer enrichment program for children in grades K-7. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Felicito Rustique/Released)


101215-N-3759T-077 NAPLES, Italy (Dec. 15, 2010) Sailors assigned to the Naval Support Activity Naples emergency response team test an unknown white powder from a suspicious package during an emergency preparedness drill. The drill involved members of the base security department and fire rescue teams and helped maintain mission readiness in the event of a terrorist or biological threat. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeff Troutman/Released)

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111220-N-PB383-542 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 20, 2011) Hospitalman Aaron Seltzer, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), lights a Menorah in observance of the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah, during a ceremony aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th MEU are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)


111221-N-PB383-208 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 21, 2011) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 268 Reinforced, transfers cargo from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) to the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during a replenishment at sea. New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)


111222-N-DX615-057 SINGAPORE (Dec. 22, 2011) Chief Warrant Officer Marc Lefebvre, dressed as Santa Claus, greets children at Singapore's Child at Street 11 care center, where Sailors and Marines from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) gave gifts to children as part of a community service project. Makin Island is on its maiden deployment and conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of the Navy's maritime strategy. Makin Island is the Navy's newest amphibious assault ship and the only U.S. Navy ship with a hybrid electric propulsion system. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg/Released)


111114-N-KD852-268 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 14, 2011) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) departs Naval Base San Diego on its first operational deployment to the western Pacific region. Makin Island is the Navy's newest amphibious assault ship and the only U.S. Navy ship with a hybrid-electric propulsion system. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Lill/Released)


111221-N-UK333-093 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 21, 2011) Sonar Technician (Submarine) 1st Class Philip Martinez is greeted with a kiss by his wife as he disembarks first from the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771). Columbia returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing a six-month deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)


111217-N-TT584-007 WAIKIKI, Hawaii (Dec. 17, 2011) The U.S. Pacific Fleet Marching Band participates in a parade honoring members of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Intelligence Service. The three Army units were recently awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by the U.S. Congress. (U.S. Navy photo by Musician 2nd Class Selina Gentkowski/Released


111221-N-JP983-005 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Dec. 21, 2011) Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) man the rails as the ship returns to homeport after a three-month deployment in the Caribbean. Oak Hill supported Southern Partnership Station 2012, an annual deployment of U.S naval assets in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Mann/Released)


111221-N-JP983-008 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Dec. 21, 2011) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Marissa Gaeta, left, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) kisses her fiancée, Fire Controlman 3rd Class Citlalic Snell, following the ship's return to homeport after a three-month deployment in the Caribbean. Oak Hill supported Southern Partnership Station 2012, an annual deployment of U.S naval assets in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Mann/Released)


USS Oak Hill Successfully Completes "Southern Partnership Station" Deployment

Story Number: NNS111221-21 Release Date: 12/21/2011 6:00:00 PM

From USS Oak Hill Public Affairs

NORFOLK (NNS) -- More than 700 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, Airmen and Coast Guardsman aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) returned home here Dec. 21 following an 80-day deployment to Central America.

In support of Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), Oak Hill departed Oct. 3 for its sixth deployment in seven years. Embarked was a Tactical Law Enforcement Detachment (TACLET), a Navy Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) and a U.S. Marine Corps Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF). The focus of this AMPHIB-SPS 12 mission was the disruption of illicit-trafficking in conjunction with U.S and partner nation (PN) law enforcement agencies in the Caribbean.

"The linkage between drugs, drug money and the rise of transnational criminal organizations directly undermines regional security and threatens the vital economic development on which all regional partners depend," said Rear Adm. Kurt Tidd, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet.

"Oak Hill brings the unique capabilities of an amphibious ship to help counter these non-traditional security threats," said Tidd.

The operations furthered the national strategy to combat transnational organized crime and narcotics trafficking. The TACLET successfully interdicted two shipments of contraband containing nearly 4000 kilos, detained 24 persons suspected of trafficking and provided an assist on a third. The estimated street value of the narcotics interdicted by the Oak Hill team was nearly $475 million dollars.

The SPMAGTF conducted numerous construction projects and subject matter expert exchanges (SMEEs) with PN marine, navy, riverine, coast guard and civilian security services in Colombia, Honduras and Guatemala.

"The Marines and Sailors of the SPMAGTF performed brilliantly in the air, on land, and at sea over the past few months" said Lt. Col. Scott Conway, commanding officer, SPMAGTF. "We conducted vertical construction, infrastructure repairs, Marine Corps martial arts training, law enforcement exchanges, jungle warfare training, explosive ordnance disposal and improvised explosive devise training, aerial detection and monitoring, and many other tasks while engaged with four of our partner nations.

"Despite coming together for the first time when we embarked for the mission, the Navy/Marine Corps team came together to accomplish more than many thought possible. I was equally impressed by our host nations' forces, and grateful for the opportunity to learn from them," said Conway.

The ship and her crew also conducted SMEEs with 22 Panamanian public security force members and hosted visits from VIP's from Colombia and Honduras, to include Maj. Gen. Luis Gomez, commander, Colombian Naval Infantry and Rear Adm. Hernando Wills, Colombian Navy chief of operations.

Oak Hill was chosen for this mission because of her ability to carry, in addition to her normal crew, 400 combat-ready Marines, approximately 40 vehicles, and 40,000 cubic feet of cargo and equipment which can be transported by both helicopter and landing craft.

This deployment marks the first time an LSD has deployed with embarked helicopters. Since LSDs are not equipped to embark helicopters, the helicopter maintenance team from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 774, based in Norfolk, Va., had to take everything along with them that they would need on deployment. This included tools, repair parts, and gear to move and maintain the aging CH-46 helicopters.

In another first, Oak Hill embarked two armed River Patrol Boats (RPBs) from Riverine Squadron Three (RIVRON 3), Detachment 1, based in Yorktown, VA, for the deployment. The boats were stored aboard Oak Hill's boat deck and launched with the 30-ton crane. Originally built for river operations in Iraq, this deployment represents a new, viable mission for the boats. The RIVRON and Oak Hill team proved that RIVRON boats can effectively perform interdiction missions in rivers and coastal waters of Caribbean nations with the LSD serving as a supporting sea base.

"This deployment represents a new mission for amphibious ships," said Cmdr. David Bauer, Oak Hill commanding officer. "We found that an LSD can deploy with a wide variety of people and gear and effectively conduct the counter narcotics mission while at the same time supporting the Fourth Fleet Southern Partnership objectives and simultaneously being ready to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief duties.

"An ability to conduct simultaneous air, amphibious and maritime operations, combined with a large cargo and fuel capacity, gives the operational commander the flexibility, stay time and punch needed to deploy medium sized forces around the world with little outside logistics support. On this mission, we proved that Oak Hill could deploy with Marine, Riverine, Coast Guard, Air Force and Army assets and truly become a Global Force for Good in the Caribbean region," said Baeur.

AMPHIB SPS-12 was also able to provide humanitarian assistance through its delivery of 95 pallets of Project Handclasp material, donated educational, humanitarian and goodwill material. During its SPS mission, Oak Hill stood ready as "first responders" to provide disaster relief throughout U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

"AMPHIB-SPS 12 was a collaborative effort with all the branches of the armed services represented and working together aboard Oak Hill, and we demonstrated the flexibility of the Navy's amphibious ships by stretching the mission beyond what the LSD was originally designed to do," said Capt. Arturo Garcia, AMPHIB-SPS 12 mission commander. "With the SPMAGTF and its two CH-46E helicopters, two Riverine Patrol Boats and two Coast Guard boats, we carried and employed a unique and diverse capability into the region. With hard work and dedication, we were able to successfully complete all assigned tasks."

Southern Partnership Station is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America. The mission's primary goal is information sharing with partner nation service members and civilians in the region.

U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet (COMUSNAVSO/C4F) supports U.S. Southern Command joint and combined full-spectrum military operations by providing principally sea-based, forward presence to ensure freedom of maneuver in the maritime domain, to foster and sustain cooperative relationships with international partners and to fully exploit the sea as maneuver space in order to enhance regional security and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the Caribbean, Central and South American regions.

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Now even they have lesbians too in the US millatery !

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Now even they have lesbians too in the US millatery !

war is won by guns and training not with the type of sexual relationship, at they are well trained and have better guns then your and my armed forces. Try respecting soldiers.

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Now even they have lesbians too in the US millatery !

Why is that such a big deal?

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<3 your TAVOR and Merkava

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The now infamous "lesbian kiss" is all over the news here in the USA.

Years ago, it'd bother me. Now, I couldn't care less, so long as the person can do the job, what business is it of mine?

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C-130 Hercules on an Aircraft Carrier!! - YouTube
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C-130 Hercules on an Aircraft Carrier!! - YouTube

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USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier of the United States Navy transporting cars of the sailors of the United States Navy (USN) from the San Diego Naval Base to the naval base in Bremerton, Washington.

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LOL. That is one hell of a "car ferry-boat"!

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Haha! If there's a shipboard emergency, they'd all run to their cars. "My Porsche! It MUST be saved!"

My favorite U.S. Navy ship must remain the U.S.S. Constitution. Veteran of the War of 1812, stellar war record, and the oldest ship in the world still afloat and on the Navy rolls.





Sorry if I've mentioned her already. I can't get enough of these old warships. Imagine a battle with black powder cannon when every participant is completely at the mercy of the wind, and only superb handling can give you a positional advantage.

There was a famous "chase" in the war of 1812 that had some huge British warships chasing an American frigate. The wind died down, and it became a battle of wits, with all the crews jumping to keep their sails perfectly trimmed, and the chase continued at less than 1 knot, for hours! With the British closing in, the Americans launched a long boat, and tied it to their frigate. A day-long haul with oars commenced, men collapsing from exhaustion, and in the end, because the frigate was smaller and lighter than the British ships, she was pulled to safety.

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very impressive!
GJ!