An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Wild Cards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during flight operations. Peleliu is the fla More
The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) pull alongside Peleliu for a replenishment at sea. Peleliu is th More
The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) sends its fuel probe to amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during replenishment at sea. Peleliu is the flagship fo More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Becker prepares to raise the colors as the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) pulls in to Pearl Harbor. Peleliu is the flagship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group c More
Quartermaster 2nd Class Nicholas Goyeneche, center, and Quartermaster 2nd Class Eric Aufdembrink fold the national ensign after flying it aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). The flag was raised More
Quartermaster 3rd Class Frank P. Grossmann, right, competes against Operations Specialist 2nd Class Joel Padin during a chess tournament on the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu's (LHA 5) mess decks. Peleliu More
Quartermaster 2nd Class Nicholas Goyeneche raises the national ensign aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). The flag was raised in memory of the Sandy Hook Elementary School victims and their fami More
Drummer Nathan Young of the rock band Anberlin performs for U.S. sailors and Marines during a concert aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). The concert was sponsored by Navy Entertainment and More
Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Angelodante Claveria serves ice cream to sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during a social sponsored by the Second Class Associ More
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shawnte Bryan photographs a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter as it takes off from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Peleliu Amp More
Capt. John D. Deehr, left, commanding officer, amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), and Col. Scott Campbell, center, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speak with Col. Julien Sabéné, co More
Capt. John Deehr, Command Master Chief TyRon Flynn, Capt. Shawn Lobree, and Cmdr. Brian Finman, senior leadership aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) and Amphibious Squadron Three, respective More
Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) Erick Salaza records information on a fuel sample during an engineering training team evolution aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106). Stockdale More
A KC-130J Hercules transport aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 executes a touch-and-go landing Oct. 29 on a reconditioned runway at the Ie Shima Training Facility. The newly-reconstruc More
Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) man the rails as the ship transits San Diego Bay on the way to its new home port of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Preble, along with t More
Hull Technician 2nd Class Ian Herzing, from Golden, Colo., repairs a damaged pipe aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). Sterett is underway as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and o More
Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Andrew Chadwick, from Lompoc, Calif., helps position a General Electric F-414 Super Hornet engine on an engine cart in the jet engine shop aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vi More
Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Selectees aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducted a POW/MIA remembrance ceremony in the CPO Mess. Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air More
Chief Petty Officer (Select) Information Systems Technician Stephanie Nimphius, speaks during a September 11th remembrance ceremony in the forecastle aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CV More
Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Solomon, a Navy chaplain, from Maryville, Tenn., reviews his notes prior to Christian services in the forecastle on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and i More
Fiscal Year 2015 chief petty officers assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, and Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 are pinned in the hangar bay More
The colors detail parades the colors during the fiscal year 2015 chief petty officers pinning in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked ai More
Sailors brace for shock during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, are on deployment in More
Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Sean Walsh, from Liverpool, N.Y., helps a Sailor properly secure his firefighting face mask at the beginning of a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS C More
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Milos Sacharzewski, left, from Las Vegas, conducts training during a general quarters drill on the mess decks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl More
Capt. Karl Thomas, commanding officer of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), speaks to Sailors during the Hispanic Heritage Month cake cutting ceremony on the mess decks. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and its embarke More
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Thyler Mabie, from Machesney Park, Ill., restows the training barricade at the conclusion of flight deck drills aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vin More
Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 listen to their tour guide during a the Morale, Welfare and Recreation More
Commander, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III addresses the crew of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the hangar bay. Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, More
Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Aaron Skinner helps a Sailor don his firefighting ensemble during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed i More
Sailors gather in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) for a Navy Entertainment sponsored concert featuring country music star Tyler Farr. Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet ar More
SAN FRANCISCO (July 16, 2015) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Angelo Cabahug, left and Information Systems Technician 2nd Class David Hourn, both assigned to Expeditionary Communications Detachment 5 (ECD 5), More
Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Nicholas Troyer, left, reads his GITMO Eight card aloud to instruct Sailors on how to properly splint a simulated casualty during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class airc More
The boat davit crew aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) observe the boat crew lower a rigid-hull inflatable boat to the waterline during small boat operations. Peleliu is the flagship for the Pel More
Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Kimberly Henry salutes as Quartermaster 2nd Class Nicholas Goyeneche, left, and Quartermaster 2nd Class Eric Aufdembrink lower the national ensign aboard amphibious More
The members of the rock band Anberlin thank U.S. sailors and Marines following their concert aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). The concert was sponsored by Navy Entertainment and was the b More
Cpl. Brandon Shoemaker waits for toppings during the Second Class Association's ice cream social aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flagship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready More
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shawnte Bryan shows one of her photos to her shipmate in the galley aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Peleliu Amphibi More
Capt. John D. Deehr, left, commanding officer, amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), and Col. Scott Campbell, center, commanding officer, 5th Marine Expeditionary Unit, present a gift to Col. Julien Sabé More
Lt. Col. Jason W. Julian, center right, presents a plaque of appreciation to Lt. Col. Nick Brown Oct. 28 at the Ie Shima Training Facility. Julian is the commanding officer of VMGR-152, MAG-36, 1st MAW, III MEF More
Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Evan Oviate, from Vacaville, Calif., assigned to the Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 performs maintenance on the Variable Exhaust Nozzle of an F/A-18E Super Hor More
Chief (Select) Information Systems Technician James Nugent, right, and Chief (Select) Aviation Electronics Technician Phillip Schroder participate in a POW/MIA remembrance ceremony in the Chief Petty Officer’s More
Chief Petty Officer (Select) Information Systems Technician Stephanie Nimphius, left, bows her head as Lt. Curtiss Dwyer, a Navy chaplain, offers a prayer during a September 11 remembrance ceremony in the forec More
Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Solomon, a Navy chaplain, left, from Maryville, Tenn., and Religious Programs Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Troutman, from La Crescenta, Calif., prepare for Christian services in the forecastle More
Fiscal Year 2015 chief petty officers assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, and Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 bow their heads in prayer bef More
Sailors conduct training on a Honeywell PhD6 atmospheric tester during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier More
Sailors prepare for firefighting training during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, are More
Flight deck personnel rig the barricade during flight deck drills aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, are on depl More
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Garrett Calebaugh, from Montgomery, Ill., left, observes Sailors as they brace for shock during a general quarters drill on the mess decks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier US More
Cmdr. Hector Caballero, speaks to Sailors as the guest speaker during the Hispanic Heritage Month cake cutting ceremony on the mess decks of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vins More
Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 take photos during the Morale, Welfare and Recreation sponsored Singapo More
Sailors fight a simulated fire during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operati More
Country music star Tyler Farr speaks to Sailors in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a Navy Entertainment sponsored concert. Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area o More
150716-N-TR763-052 SAN FRANCISCO (July 16, 2015) Construction Electrician Constructionman Westley Davis, assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 14 (NCHB 14), helps set up an environmental control unit (ECU). More
Seaman Justin Edwards and Boatswain's Mate Seaman David arcia pay out the aft steady line during small boat operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flagship for the Peleliu More
Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Nick Brown of Waco, Texas, photographs small boat operations from amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flagship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready G More
Cpl. Wesley LeBlanc receives toppings during the Second Class Association's ice cream social aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flagship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Grou More
Cmdr. Brian Mecklenburg, Fleet Surgical Team One surgeon, discusses medical capabilities with Col. Julien Sabéné, commanding officer, French Air Base, French Forces-Djibouti, during his visit aboard amphibious More
Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Jason Scovill, left, from Shelby, N.C., and Sonar Technician (Surface) Seaman Jacob Leonard, from Lawrence, S.C., launch the torpedo countermeasure system (NIXIE) during a m More
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Tevin Harris, from Norfolk, Va., maneuvers a spotting dolly in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway off the coast of S More
Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Selectees aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducted a POW/MIA remembrance ceremony in the CPO Mess. The table setting and each item are meant to symbo More
Sailors bow their heads in prayer during a September 11 remembrance ceremony in the forecastle aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier A More
A Sailor waits for the start of Christian services in the forecastle on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, are on deplo More
Rear Adm. Christopher Grady, Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, serves cake to Sailors on the mess decks on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during the Hispanic Heritage Month ca More
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shantece Gonzalez, right, from Queens, N.Y., speaks to Sailors as the master of ceremonies for the Hispanic Heritage Month cake cutting ceremony on the mess decks aboard More
Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Daniel Mateos, right, conducts training during a general quarters drill on the mess decks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embark More
Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Paul Belcher, left, and Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Nicholas Troyer treat a simulated casualty during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson More
Sailors assist a simulated explosion victim during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations suppo More
Country music star Tyler Farr takes his hat off in appreciation as he speaks to Sailors in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a Navy Entertainment sponsored concert. Carl Vinson More
150716-N-TR763-117 SAN FRANCISCO (July 16, 2015) Yeoman 2nd Class Apolonia Lujan, assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 14 (NCHB 14), prepares to measure boxes before building a pallet during training. NCHB More
Seaman Justin Edwards (rear) and Boatswain's Mate Seaman David Garcia pay out the aft steady line during small boat operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flagship for the More
Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) transits through Pearl Harbor for a port visit. Peleliu is the flagship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group on a Western Pacific deployment with amphibious transpo More
Cmdr. Jay M. Steingold, executive officer aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), gives a tour of the lower vehicle decks to the French Forces-Djibouti during their visit aboard Peleliu. Peleliu is More
Gunner's Mate 1st Class Jeremy N. Morgan fires a shot line from guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) during a replenis More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Justin Johnson, from Angola, Ind., inspects the leading edge flap of an F/A-18C Hornet from the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 in the hangar bay of aircraft More
Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Selectees aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducted a POW/MIA remembrance ceremony in the CPO Mess. The inverted glass and the other items on the tabl More
Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Charles Lincoln, from Bellingham, Wash., monitors pilot instructions in the Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson ( More
Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Solomon, a Navy chaplain, from Maryville, Tenn., speaks with Seaman Kimberly Rice, from Las Vegas, before the start of Christian services in the forecastle on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier More
A Sailor receives training on how to properly secure the second stage regulator of her Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl More
From left, Rear Adm. Christopher Grady, Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, Capt. Karl Thomas, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), and Capt. Matthew Leahey, Co More
Sailors assigned to a repair locker five relay messages during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Win More
Sailors conduct firefighting training during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supp More
Master Chief Arnel Atienza, right, the Assistant Integrated Training Team coordinator, and Lt. Cmdr. Christine Fletcher, the training officer, discuss the effectiveness of a general quarters drill in the hangar More
Country music star Tyler Farr performs for Sailors in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a Navy Entertainment sponsored concert. Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet are More
150716-N-TR763-223 SAN FRANCISCO (July 16, 2015) Navy Construction Handling Battalion 5 (NCHB 5) and NCHB 14 are conducting joint training in the San Francisco area. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Speci More
A boat crew aboard a rigid-hull inflatable boat from amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) is lowered into the ocean during small boat operations. Peleliu is the flagship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready More
Col. Julien Sabéné, commanding officer, French Air Base, French Forces-Djibouti, discuss well deck operations during a tour of the lower vehicle decks with Cmdr. Jay M. Steingold, executive officer, aboard amph More
Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) heave a line during a replenishment-at-sea with Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200). Dewey is underway as par More
Sailors monitor flight operations in the Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CV More
Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Solomon, a Navy chaplain, from Maryville, Tenn., delivers his sermon during Christian services in the forecastle on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and i More
Sailors practice hose team firefighting training during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) More