Flight deck personnel aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan move cargo during flight operations. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is conducting composite training unit exercise.
An aviation boatswain's mate directs an F/A-18 Super Hornet while on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt and her embarked airwing are conducting a Composite Traini More
Shooters launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet from a catapult during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt and her embarked airwing are conducting a Composite Traini More
Command Master Chief Petty Officer Christopher Engles takes some time to watch Sailor's work on the flight deck aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt and her embarked airwing are conducting a Compos More
Lt. Cmdr. James Fountain, the anesthetist aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, wraps an ulnar gutter splint around the fractured arm of Seaman James Whalen. Theodore Roosevelt and her embarked ai More
An F/A-18A Hornet assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron 87 is fueled in preparation for flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt and her em More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Samuel Calderon, assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron 87, moves an F/A -18A Super Hornet engine through the hangar bay aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt during a More
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans maneuvers into position while performing plane guard duty for the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt during a Composite Training Unit Exercise.
An F/A-18A+ Hornet assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron 87 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt during a Composite Training Unit Exercise.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Delfo Sacomizhquiri places a crown in a mold of a patient's teeth to ensure a proper fit aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt and embarked More
A Marine with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit stands on the flight deck of USS Kearsarge as the ship departs the port in Norfolk, Va., July 7, for Composite Training Unit Exercise.The 26th MEU and Amphibious Squ More
Sailors walk across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise after sampling fuel from a helicopter assigned to the Dragonslayers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 11. The Enterprise Carrier St More
A Sailor assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 enters the cockpit of an F/A-18F Super Hornet to perform pre-flight checks aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The Enter More
Petty Officer 1st Class Wesley E. Meredith, aviation electronics technician, assigned to the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, inspects the locks on the bomb rack of an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboa More
The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and the Military Sealift Command fast combat supply ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) conduct an underway replenishment. The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is conducting a More
An HH-60H Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Dragonslayers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 11 prepares to load cargo from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) d More
Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf conduct rigid-hull inflatable boat operations supporting a Composite Training Unit Exercise with the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by More
Chief Petty Officer Brian Morris, a cryptologic technician (collection), (left), of Baxley, Ga., and Chief Petty Officer Joseph Mitchell, an operations specialist, (right), of Chula Vista, Calif., perform songs More
An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Cougars of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 139 clears the landing area following a successful arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald R More
Fireman Gabriel Martinez, from Great Falls, Mont., uses a lathe machine to turn down a piece of round stock brass metal in the Machine Shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan is curre More
Fireman Michael Kesner, from Caldwell, Idaho, marks a cut line on an elongated bar of a television wall mount in the Machine Shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan is currently underw More
An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Cougars of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 139 is waved off its approach due to a fouled deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. VAQ-139 is embarked aboard Rona More
Members of the visit, board, search, and seizure team aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay prepare to overtake and board a vessel during a training exercise off the coast of Southern Californ More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos speaks with Marines assigned to the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 following a ceremony celebrating the 235th birthday of the U.S. More
Sailors assigned to the Cougars of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 139 observe an opposed replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon from the flight deck of More
Sailors assigned to the Cougars of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 139 observe an opposed replenishment at sea (RAS) with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) More
An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Squadron 163 launches from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer. Boxer is underway off the coast of Southern California participating in a composite More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The aircraft was one of many assigned to V More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron 147 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan after completing a composite training unit exercise. Ronald Reagan is underw More
A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit 5 embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer waits to depart a beach on San Clemente Island after transporting personnel and equipment from the 13t More
Landing Craft Air Cushion 76, from Assault Craft Unit 5 embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, lands on the west side of San Clemente Island to offload personnel and equipment from the 13th Mari More
Sailors man the rails as the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson depart s for a three-week composite training unit exercise followed by a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean.
Sailors man the rails as the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson departs for a three-week composite training unit exercise followed by a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean.
The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson departs San Diego Harbor. Carl Vinson is taking part in a three-week composite training unit exercise followed by a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. More
Seaman Issac Doyle, boatswain's mate, says goodbye to his daughter as he prepares to board the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson before the ship departs Naval Air Station North Island for a three-week composite More
Seaman Bryan Wenzel, logistics specialist, assigned to S-8 Division of the supply department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, says goodbye to his wife before Carl Vinson departs Naval Air Station No More
Sailors man the rails as the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson departs for a three-week composite training unit exercise followed by a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Seama More
The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill departs Naval Station San Diego for a scheduled deployment.
Sailors form up to man the rails as the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson departs Naval Air Station North Island for a three-week composite training unit exercise followed by a scheduled deployment to the wester More
The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill transits San Diego Harbor to participate in a composite training unit exercise with Carrier Strike Group 1. Bunker Hill is taking part in a three-week composite traini More
Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson watch family members on the pier from the ship's catwalks before the ship departs Naval Air Station North Island for a three-week composite training unit More
Cmdr. Keith Shuley, command chaplain of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, leads sailors in prayer during Roman Catholic Mass. Carl Vinson is conducting a three-week composite training unit exercise to be fo More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale, the guided-missile frigate USS Gary, the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson and the guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley, perform a straits transiting exercise. The Car More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Rodney Bailey and Seaman Miguel Pizanojaime signal an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are on a th More
Sailors stand by during an underway replenishment aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun. Truxtun is conducting a composite training unit exercise as part of the George H.W. Bush Ca More
Members of the visit, board, search and seizure team assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher board the training support vessel Prevail during a VBSS exercise. Mitscher is conducting a composite tr More
The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting a composite training unit exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin J. Steinberg)
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean. Truxtun is conducting a composite training unit exercise as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher A. Squires, a gas turbine system technician (electrical), verifies a repair on a gas turbine engine aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 1 More
Seamen Jun Jiang and Gabriel Wafula connect a cargo pendant to an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 during flight operations aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker More
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Command Master Chief Susan Whitman congratulates newly pinned chief petty officers after a promotion ceremony aboard the ship. Lincoln is currently underway conducting a composite t More
Airman Jarvis Thomas instructs Airman Obiageli Ezieme as she operates a spotting dolly in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conduc More
Rear Adm. Troy "Mike" Shoemaker, commander of Carrier Strike Group 9, fastens the strap to a cranial inside an MH-60S Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is under More
Seaman Craig Hawley, a quartermaster, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Taj Hasty, a quartermaster, plot coordinates on the bridge aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71). Cape More
Sailors assigned to the Sun Kings of Airborne Early Warning Squadron 116 sit atop an E-2C Hawkeye inside the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln is underway cond More
A E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Sun Kings of Airborne Early Warning Squadron 116 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting a c More
Seaman from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln’s V-3 division take a break in the ship’s hangar bay. Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise.
Airman Jason Nitz, an aviation machinist's mate, tightens screws on the frame of a jet engine inside the jet shop of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway c More
Sailors perform operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise.
Capt. John G. Eden, commander, Carrier Air Wing 2, prepares to take off in an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron 2 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class carrier USS More
Seaman Marcus Fluke, a hospital corpsman with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, carries MREs to a distribution site during a simulated hum More
Sgt. Maj. Joel Collins, the battalion sergeant major for Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, oversees Bravo Company's security position at an airfield here More
Seaman Apprentice Kyle McDonough, a hospital corpsman with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to evacuate a fake casualty during a Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation trainin More
Marines with the Communication's Section, Command Element, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit wait to be transported back to the USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) on Onslow Beach, Dec. 19. Transportation to and from the beach i More
Sailors heave a mooring line during sea and anchor detail docking as the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall pulls into Moorehead City, N.C. Gunston Hall is underway participating More
The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams prepares to depart Naval Station Norfolk. James E. Williams is part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, which is underway conducting a composite training u More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Charles Lacey directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 to the catapult on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraf More
Spanish Navy frigate SPS Blas de Lezo (F 103) is alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 8, is underway conduct More
Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force maneuver an amphibious assault vehicle into the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). The Marines and sailors onboard Fo More
Lieutenant Col. Ned M. Biehl (left,) commanding officer, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, helps Staff Sgt. Justin R. Schissel, an AV-8B harrier mechanic with the unit, duri More
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) steams through the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 2, 2012. Peleliu was under way participating in a composite training unit exercise in preparation for a scheduled deploymen More
Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) perform 84-day maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154. VFA-154 is and Nimitz are partic More
Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class David Smith guides the lid of a shipping container over a jet engine aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway participating in its Compos More
The guided missile destroyers USS Stockdale (DDG 106), foreground, and USS Shoup (DDG 86), and the guided missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) steam in formation in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 25, 2012. The ships More
Sgt. Michael Harris, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) wires chief from Augusta, Ga., processes the ship's laundry aboard the USS Kearsarge while at sea Jan. 17, 2013. The MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRO More
Two combat cargo Marines take a break from onloading ammunition aboard the USS Kearsarge in preparation for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit's (MEU) deployment aboard the vessel, Jan. 18, 2013. The MEU and Am More
Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Kenny Woodruff switches out propeller parts on an MV-22 Osprey rotor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is participating in Composite Trainin More
Sailors wear firefighting ensembles during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is participating in Composite Training Unit Exercise off the East Coast of More
(Left) Lance Cpl. Benjamin J. Westmoreland, a mortarman with 81mm Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and San Jose, Calif., native, with Lance Cpl. Randal More
Lance Cpl. Dylan Tomlinson, a scout sniper with Scout Sniper Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Springfield Tenn. native and Lance Cpl. Ryan Johnson, also More
U.S. Navy landing craft air cushion make their way to Camp Pendleton, Calif., after being launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) July 16, 2013, during a composite training unit exercise. (U More
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Dennis Hargove, from Garden City, Mich., moves chains onto a landing craft air cushion in the well deck aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Naples, right, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), collateral duty inspector and native of Sayreville, N.J., explains the m More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Banks, left, native of Louisville, Miss., and Lance Cpl. Levi Alley, native of Lafayette Ind., Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditio More
Ship's Serviceman Seaman Aaron Thomas, a native of Tuscaloosa, Ala., loads a vending machine aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Dec 5. Bataan sailors are underway with the 22nd M More
An MH-60 Seahawk circles the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan sailors are underway with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines for Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), More
U.S. Navy Sailors lay to rest 19 individuals during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the Multipurpose Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) off the East Coast Dec. 7, 2013. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Uni More
U.S. Navy Sailors aboard the Multipurpose Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) watch as the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (TAO 196) and the Bataan perform a refuel-at-sea operation off the East C More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), wash an MV-22 Osprey after completing flight operations aboard the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) off th More
Three MV-22 Osprey aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare for a mission aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5) off the East Coast, at sea Dec More
Sailors and Marines prepare to retrieve a pallet lowered by an SH-60 Seahawk during a vertical replenishment aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is underway with the 22nd More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Duane Cree, Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), data chief and native of Orlando, Fla., reports to Lt. Col. William Carroll, CLB-22, 22nd MEU, comma More
U.S. Marine Corps vehicles with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) sit loaded on a U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion ready to depart the USS Bataan (LHD 5) off the East Coast, at sea, Dec. 13, 2013. Th More
A landing craft air cushion prepares to depart the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). Mesa Verde sailors and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) Marines are participa More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hold security in an amphibious assault vehicle during an amphibious assault at Marine Corps Bas More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jonathan Giron, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire team leader and native of Boston, secures a road as his company More
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares a round for an M327 120 mm Expeditionary Fire Support System aboard Marine Corps Base More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Andrew Bray, of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Air Department's V-4 Division, stands watch over the ship's fuel pump controls in the forward pump room. George H.W. Bus More