An SH-60 Sea Hawk receives supplies from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe to transport to the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf during a vertical replenishment.
An SH-60 Sea Hawk delivers supplies to the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf during a scheduled vertical replenishment.
Navy Diver 1st Class Jason Peters, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 secures a tending line around his body prior to an anti-terrorism/ force protection dive in Manama, Bahrain. MDSU 2 is deployed as More
Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Force 56, receive instructions from Constructionman Kenneth Pask, lower left, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.2/25 Naval Construction Regiment Forward, on Mine Resistant More
Petty Officer 1st Class Catasha Martin, assigned to Commander, Task Force 56, applies a tourniquet during basic expeditionary first aid training. The medical training was part of a week of training conducted in More
A SH-60 helicopter assigned to USNS Rainier departs guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain after picking up passengers. Lake Champlain is deployed as part of Commander, Task Force 150 supporting maritime sec More
Petty Officer 1st Class Ignatius Jordan, a hull maintenance technician, assigned to guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), welds an angle iron to secure workout equipment. Lake Champlain is deployed More
Seaman Nicholas Hagen stationed aboard guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain scans the horizon as the ship departs Jebel Ali. Lake Champlain is deployed as part of Commander, Task Force 150 supporting marit More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Paul Skifter, gas turbine system technician mechanical, assigned to guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), boards Lake Champlain after a visit, board, search and seizure tra More
Petty Officer 1st Class Renmin Oliva, gas turbine system technician - mechanical, assigned to guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain, communicates instructions during a chemical, biological and radiological More
Members of U.S. Coast Guard Port Security Unit 313, forward deployed from Everett, Wash., perform a boat inspection while providing anti-terrorism and force protection at Mina' Ash Shu'aybah Port in Kuwait. The More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Brian Williams, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, performs regularly scheduled maintenance on a scuba diving regulator at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. CTG-56.1 conducts mine More
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Oscar Pacquing, left, and Lt. Ron Kolpak, both assigned to Maritime Civil Affairs Team 105, talk and read to students at the Regional Institute for Active Learning during a community More
Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Amy Rupert, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, lifts a little girl at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center during a community relations event. CTF 56 prov More
Lt. Michael Pawluk, left, and Lt. Mathew Lewis, both assigned to Maritime Civil Affairs Team (MCAT), play games with children during a community relations event at the Regional Institute for Active Learning (RI More
Master-At-Arms 2nd Class Dylan Snyder, part of an embarked security team aboard Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15), stands watch as Riverine Command Boats from Riverine Squadron (RIVRO More
Gunner's Mate Seaman Ethan Curtis,right, and Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Derrik Young finish cleaning gun mount onboard the Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15). Formerly designated as an am More
A civilian mariner performs corrosion control onboard the Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15). Formerly designated as an amphibious transport dock (LPD), Ponce was recently converted an More
1A civilian mariner conducts flight operations onboard the flight deck of the Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15). Formerly designated as an amphibious transport dock (LPD), Ponce was r More
A civilian mariner conducts well deck operations onboard Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15). Formerly designated as an amphibious transport dock (LPD), Ponce was recently converted and More
A team of unmanned underwater vehicle operators, attached to Commander, Task Group 56.1, lower a UUV into the water for an underwater survey. CTG 56.1 provides mine countermeasure, explosive ordnance disposal, More
Vice Adm. John W. Miller, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces, speaks at a change of command ceremony. Capt. Joseph A. DiGuaro Jr. relieves Capt. Daniel M. Colma More
Ensign Mike Petroziello, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, enters the water during dive supervisor training off the coast of Jebel Ali. Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians out of Jebel Ali More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Paul Conto, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, lowers the SeaBotix remote operated vehicle into the water during training in the Port of Jebel Ali. Se More
Lt. j.g. Matthew Colpitts, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7, explains force protection measures in place to inspectors from Joint Security Office-Forward, based at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, during a More
Engineman 1st Class Michael Masulli, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7, replaces a fuel injection pump on a patrol boat. CTG 56.7 conducts maritime security operations and theater security cooperatio More
Sailors, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7, provide port security for a commercial shipping vessel as it departs the port of Jebel Ali. CTG 56.7 conducts maritime security operations to ensure freedo More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Jordan Greenstein, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, prepares a radiometer for radiation detection training. CTG-56.1 conducts mine countermeasures, explos More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Paul Conto, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, signals he's ready to move to the next tug boat for inspection during vetting operations in a port. CTG-56.1 More
Chief Navy Diver Joshua Ploman, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 receives his Expeditionary Warfare Specialist pin from Cmdr. Matthew Andrews, CTG-56.1 officer in charge, during quarters at Naval Su More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Charles Walters, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, shows the Mk 16 re-breather to Cpt. Curtis S. Renard, incoming Deputy Commanding Officer for Comma More
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Aaron Braithwaite handles a line while the Coastal Command Boat (CCB) is lifted from the pier and into the water. The CCB arrived in its homeport of Bahrain Feb. 8. The CCB allows f More
U.S. Marines with Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Company, Central Command, Charlie 4 Platoon, U.S. Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 3 and EODMU-11, assigned to Commander, Task For More
U.S. Navy Capt. Joseph A. DiGuardo Jr., Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, attends a Puma AE unmanned aerial vehicle capabilities display with Royal Jordanian Navy Lt. Col. Reda Al-Botoush at Jordanian Naval Base, More
A U.S. Navy 34-foot Sea Ark Dauntless-class tactical craft, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7, Coastal Riverine Group 3, provides security for the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan in the Red Sea, M More
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Commander, Task Group 56.1 prepare to exit the water after completing a scuba dive off the coast of Bahrain during the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (I More
150422-N-CW570-003 AQABA, Jordan (April 22, 2015) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Ryan Bejar, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, logs an entry into his SCUBA air compressor log book at Cam More
150430-N-CW570-683 GULF OF AQABA, Jordan (Apr. 30, 2015) Quartermaster 3rd Class Michelle Perkins, attached to Commander, Task Group 56.7.2, loads an M240 machine gun off the coast of the Royal Jordanian Naval More
150503-N-JY188-017 AQABA, Jordan (May 3, 2015) Capt. Jeffrey McCauley, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, discusses the capabilities of CTF 56 with Maj. Gen. Burke Whitman of Coalition Forces Land Component Comman More
150502-N-JY188-065 AQABA, Jordan (May. 2, 2015) Construction Electrician Constructionman Michael Dawson, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.2, constructs building support beams in Aqaba, Jordan, in prep More
150502-N-JY188-006 AQABA, Jordan (May 02, 2015) Builder 3rd Class Daniel Tapia, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.2, constructs building support beams in Aqaba, Jordan, in preparation for Exercise Eag More
150502-N-CW570-527 AQABA, Jordan (May 2, 2015) Builder 3rd Class Daniel Tapia, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.2, constructs building support beams at Camp Badger near the Royal Jordanian Naval Base More
150504-N-JY188-063 AQABA, Jordan (May 4, 2015) Lt. John San Angelo, of Commander, Task Group 56.3 (CTG), works alongside his counterpart from the Royal Jordanian Naval Forces (RJNF) during a Navy staff planning More
150504-N-JY188-051 AQABA, Jordan (May 04, 2015) A member of the Royal Jordanian Naval Forces, (RJNF) works alongside U.S. service members during a Navy staff planning meeting in Aqaba, Jordan, in preparation fo More
150504-N-CW570-087 AQABA, Jordan (May 4, 2015) Capt. Jeffrey McCauley, commanding officer of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, speaks at the Eager Lion 2015 Presail Conference to CTF 56 and Jordanian military per More
150504-N-JY188-018 AQABA, Jordan (May 4, 2015) Capt. Jeffrey McCauley, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, speaks to U.S. and coalition forces at the Eager Lion Presail Brief in Aqaba, Jordan, prior to Exercise Ea More
150505-N-CW570-022 AQABA, Jordan (May 5, 2015) Army Capt. Lauren Merkel, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.4, discusses Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) with Jordanian military medical personnel in Aqaba More
150505-N-JY188-006 AQABA, Jordan (May 5, 2015) Capt. Jeffrey McCauley, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, stands watch at the gate of Camp Badger near Aqaba, Jordan, during Exercise Eager Lion 2015. Eager Lion is More
150506-N-CW570-100 AQABA, Jordan (May 6, 2015) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Dustin Springer, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class Nathan Karagan More
AQABA, Jordan (May 06, 2015) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Nathan Karagan, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 demonstrates anti-improvised explosive techniques to members of the Roy More
150507-N-CW570-023 AQABA, Jordan (May 7, 2015) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Brie Coger, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, gives a safety brief to Jordanian and United Arab Emirati mili More
150507-N-JY188-019 AQABA, Jordan (May 7, 2015) Hospital Corpsman Joshua Andrews, assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrates the correct way to use a litter to sailors of the Royal Jordan More
150507-N-JY188-323 AQABA, Jordan (May 07, 2015) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jake Wagner, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7 speaks with a member of the Royal Jordanian Naval Forces (RJNF) about the im More
150508-N-JY188-053 AQABA, Jordan (May 08, 2015) Builder Constructionman, Billy Dygert, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.2, uses a Philadelphia Rod to measure the elevation of the floor framing being More
150510-N-JY188-008 AQABA, Jordan (May 10, 2015) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 use their anti-improvised explosive device robot during a vehicle-born More
150510-N-CW570-476 AQABA, Jordan (May 10, 2015) Capt. Jeffrey McCauley, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, speaks to CTF 56, Jordanian, Belgian and Italian military personnel during a Commander's Update Brief (CUB More
150511-N-JY188-112 AQABA, Jordan (May 11, 2015) Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 take part in helicopter training in Aqaba, Jordan, during Exercise Eager Lio More
150511-N-CW570-466 AQABA, Jordan (May 11, 2015) A Jordanian military member climbs aboard USAV SP4 James A. Loux (LSV 6) at the Royal Jordanian Naval Base for a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) exercise More
150512-N-JY188-009 AQABA, Jordan (May 12,2015) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, conduct time fuse test burns with members of the Royal Jordanian and United A More
150512-N-CW570-486 GULF OF AQABA, Jordan (May 12, 2015) A United Arab Emirati service member participates with explosive ordnance disposal technicians, assigned to Commander, Task Force 56.1, in a mine clearanc More
150513-N-JY188-015 AQABA, Jordan (May 13, 2015) Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 explain the capabilities of the SeaBotix underwater reconnaissance vehicle to More
150513-N-CW570-373 GULF OF AQABA, Jordan (May 13, 2015) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 and Explosive Ordnance Training Unit 1, conduct an ocean-bottom surv More
150513-N-JY188-320 AQABA, Jordan (May 13, 2015) Builder, Constructionman Billy Dygert, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.2, helps construct a Southwest Asia (SWA) hut at the Royal Jordanian Naval Base More
150514-N-JY188-317 AQABA, Jordan (May 14, 2015) Capt. Jeffrey McCauley, commander, Task Force 56 (CTF), congratulates a member of CTF 56 after an Expeditionary Warfare Specialist (EXW) pinning ceremony in Aqaba More
150514-N-JY188-109 AQABA, Jordan (May 14, 2015) Members of the Royal Jordanian Naval Forces (RJNF) board the USAV SP4 James A. Loux (LSV-6) during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) exercise off the coas More
150515-N-JY188-003 AQABA, Jordan (May 15, 2015) Capt. Jeffrey McCauley, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, presents Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Taylor Miller with a Letter of Commendation for being selected More
150515-N-CW570-378 GULF OF AQABA, Jordan (May 15, 2015) Senior Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Rob Soto, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, poses for a photo during a SCUBA dive near the R More
150516-N-JY188-018 AQABA, Jordan (May 16, 2015) Quartermaster 3rd Class Michelle Perkins, assigned to Coastal Riverene Squadron (CRS) 4 makes a log entry prior to a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) event More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 7, 2015) – Captain Jeffrey McCauley, commanding officer, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, visits a firearms range improvement project in Bahrain conducted by U.S. Forces a More
150607-N-CW570-693 ARABIAN GULF (June 7, 2015) A U.S. Coastguardsman, assigned to Maritime Security Response Team, Direct Action Section, prepares for Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) drills during exerc More
150717-N-CW570-222 ARABIAN GULF (July 17, 2015) Lt. Shalimar Enright, of Boulder, Colo., assigned to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 1 (MDSU1), Company 1-3, poses for a photo prior to a salvage diving operation aboa More
150914-N-CW570-0611 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 14, 2015) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, prepare dive gear aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS S More
151014-N-BJ294-017 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Oct. 14, 2015) Master Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Christopher Borkenheim, command master chief of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, conducts pre-dive check More
151015-N-IT566-072 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 15, 2015) Builder 2nd Class John Krawczyk fills a fuel trunk from the fuel bags at Navy Expeditionary Fuel Farm. Commander, Task Group 56.3 Navy Expedi More
151020-N-JC374-017 ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 20, 2015) Unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) operators assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 conduct UUV training operations using a MK 18 MOD 2 UUV. The MK 18 MOD 2 More
151026-N-CJ186-098 ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 26 2015) Riverine Command Boat (RCB) 802, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7, conducts patrol operations in the Arabian Gulf. RCBs were originally used in shallow More
151102-N-CJ186-300 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 2, 2015) Riverine Command Boat (RCB) 805, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7, transits through the Arabian Gulf during patrol operations. RCBs were originally use More
151103-N-CJ186-153 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 3, 2015) Two AH-64D Apache helicopters, assigned to U.S. Army Charlie Troop Heavy Cav, and two Kuwaiti Apache helicopters fly together during a bi-lateral training exercise More
151103-N-CJ186-834 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 3, 2015) Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7’s Riverine Command Boats (RCB) 802 and 805 participate in a bilateral exercise with Kuwait naval forces in the Arabian Gulf. The c More
151109-N-CJ186-043 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Nov. 11, 2015) Vice Adm. Kevin M. Donegan, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet, Combined Maritime Forces, watches as a maritime enforc More
151119-N-DN943-149 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 19, 2015) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopters) 3rd Class Andres Derizans, assigned to Blackhawk Helicopter Mine Countermeasure Squadron (HM 15), prepares to deploy a Destructor i More
151213-N-CJ186-538 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 13, 2015) Harlem Globetrotter, Firefly Fischer, learns about the 310 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) from Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marc John More
151221-N-BJ294-021 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 21, 2015) Navy Diver 3rd Class Michael Shoenwetter, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, enters the water to conduct an anti-terrorism force prot More
151221-N-CJ186-015NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 21, 2015) Engineman 2nd Class Jeremy Perez, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, uses a crane to hoist a unmanned underwater vehicle onto a cart d More
151230-N-BJ294-026 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 30, 2015) Lt. Cmdr. David Hanthorn, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 53, conducts an inspection on a shaft seal. CTF 53 provides logistics support More
160104-N-CJ186-285 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Jan. 4, 2016) Lt. Cmdr. Mark Kuntze, officer in charge of Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.3 Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group’s (NAVELSG) fuel farm, More
160106-N-BJ294-028 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Jan. 06, 2016) Navy Diver 3rd Class Dakota Helm, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, conducts gear checks prior to conducting an anti-terrorism force More
160111-N-CJ186-041 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Jan. 11, 2016) Navy Expeditionary Combat Command’s (NECC) Force Master Chief Lance Kitchens conducts a question and answer session with NECC Sailors stationed More
160121-N-CJ186-137 U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Jan. 21, 2016) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Devin Layser, assigned to the “Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, performs rou More
160123-N-CJ186-406 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 23, 2016) Aerographer’s Mate 2nd Class Shaun Theobald, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, performs routine maintenance on an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) aboard t More
160201-N-BJ294-010 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 1, 2016) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Dwayne Joseph assigned to the coastal patrol ship USS Tempest (PC2) opens the doors of a Griffin Missile System for a post-installation tes More
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Feb. 2, 2016) U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) 2nd Class Ryan Flaherty, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, explains the different components of the MK16 mod More
160215-N-BJ294-020 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Feb. 15, 2016) Explosive Ordnance Disposal 2nd Class Aaron Gorby, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, conducts a gear demonstration to students from More
AQABA, Jordan (April 2, 2016) -- Equipment Operator 2nd Class Alexander Houchin, left, and Builder 2nd Class Darren Sandstrom, from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133, Detachment Bahrain, prepare to unload More
AQABA, Jordan (April 8, 2016) – Engineman 2nd Class Darren Hirose, from Coastal Riverine Squadron 2 out of Little Creek, Va., works on a 34-foot patrol boat on Camp Badger during International Mine Counter Meas More
Aerographer's Mate 2nd Class Gianna Conroy, attached to Commander, Task Group 56.1, inspects the straps on the MK 18 mod 2 unmanned underwater vehicle on the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Cardigan Bay in preparation fo More
Aerographer's Mate 2nd Class Ian Olney, attached to Commander, Task Group 56.1, and Jim Bass, a contractor for Space and Naval Warfare Command (SPAWAR), strap down a MK 18 mod 2 unmanned underwater vehicle to a More
Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technicians from the Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures Team, Commander, Task Force 56.1, deploy mine-like shapes into the water, April 11, 2016, during International Mine Counterme More
Senior Chief Mineman Eric Gummershiemer, attached to Command, Task Group 56, retrieves a tow fish device, used for communicating with a MK 18 mod 2 unmanned underwater vehicle during the International Mine Coun More
Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Technician 1st Class Joseph Fitzgerald, left, and EOD Technician 2nd Class Daniel Long conduct dive training during International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 16, Ap More