Sailors and Marines with pallet jacks in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) move pallets of supplies received from the merchant marine oiler and supply ship USNS Rappahannock (T-AO More
U.S. Sailors render honors to Juozas Olekas, the minister of national defense of the Republic of Lithuania, as he departs after a visit to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in Yokosuka, Japan, More
Cmdr. Jonathan Schmitz, commanding officer of the Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), greets members of the Council on Foreign Relations as they board for a ship visit. Fitzger More
Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan Delcore, left, from Greenville, Texas, explains flight deck operations to students and faculty from the Tokyo City University during a tour of the U.S. Navy's forward-de More
Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan Delcore, right, from Greenville, Texas, explains flight deck operations to students and faculty from the Tokyo City University during a tour of the U.S. Navy's forward- More
Command Master Chief Joe Fahrney, of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, speaks to officers and senior enlisted personnel at the 21st Century Sailor office and Commander Pacific Fleet Personal Readiness Summit at N More
Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery, commander, Battle Force 7th Fleet, speaks to the crew of the guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) during an all-hands call and Battle "E" Effectiveness award presentation on the More
The Arleigh-Burke class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) Command Master Chief Steve Horton, left, discusses mess deck upgrades with Commander, Task Force 70 Command Master Chief Joe Fahrney, More
Chief Personnel Specialist Dan Mason, from San Diego, center, introduces himself and other Sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) during a goodwill cultural ex More
(From left to right) Rear Adm. Terry Kraft, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan, Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery, commander, Battle Force 7th Fleet, and Capt. Dave Glennister, commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Jap More
Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) is anchored in Shimoda to join the city in the celebration of the 75th annual Black Ship Festival. Mustin is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class gui More
Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery, commander, Battle Force 7th Fleet, left, and Capt. Greg Fenton, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), address reporters a media availability at Fl More
Sailors directs the pilot of an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 as it taxis to a catapult on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremy Hall, from Texas, reviews standard operating procedures while operating the refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker from the Young Tigers of the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to refue More
Capt. William Koyama, commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, flying an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 makes his 1000th career arrested landing on the flight deck of More
A Sailor directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 into position for launch on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73 More
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), right, and USS Kidd (DDG 100) are anchored in Hong Kong for a scheduled port visit. John S. McCain and Kidd are on patrol with the More
Ships from the George Washington Carrier Strike Group and the Royal Malaysian Navy are underway in formation during a photo exercise. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Flee More
Cmdr. Cynthia Dieterly, commanding officer, and pilots from the Liberty Bells of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 walk to their aircraft prior to launch from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier U More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The George Washington Carrie More
Ships from the George Washington and Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Groups and Air Force and Marine Corps operate in formation at the conclusion of Valiant Shield 2014. The U.S.-only exercise integrates Navy, Air F More
A Sailor assigned the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, signals and MH-60R Seahawk helicopter to take off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washingto More
Sailors perform maintenance on an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during Keen Swor More
Lt. Cmdr. Ronnie Harper, maintenance officer for Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, explains the function of the hangar bay to staff from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Commander, Escort Flotilla (CCF) 1 aboard the N More
150206-N-ZS026-055 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 6, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Curtis Beeler, from Knoxville, Tenn., explains well deck operations to Supercross motorcycle team members during a tour of the amphibious a More
CORONADO, Calif. (Feb. 27, 2015) – Capt. Paul H. Hogue, Commander, Destroyer Squadron 23, speaks to military and civilian personnel on the staff of Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet who gathered More
150327-N-ZS026-109 SAN DIEGO (March 27, 2015) Capt. Robert Chadwick, left, assumes command of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21under the authority of Rear Adm. Ron Boxall, Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, More
150420-N-ZS026-053 SAN DIEGO (April 20, 2015) Rep. Nancy Pelosi, House minority leader, left, speaks with Rear Adm. Tom Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, as she arrives at Naval Base S More
SAN DIEGO (April 24, 2015) Members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, San Diego Chapter appoint Cmdr. Karrey Sanders as an honorary member of the association during the USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) change More
150507-N-ZS026-029 SAN DIEGO (May 7, 2015) Retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Bruce Rasche, from the Spokane, Wash., Council of the Navy League, speaks to the crew of the Arleigh Burke guided-missile destroyer USS More
150515-N-ZS026-151 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2015) Cmdr. Manuel Hernandez, right, relieves Cmdr. Dan Cobian as the commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) during the S More
150528-N-ZS026-221 SAN DIEGO (May 28, 2015) Family and friends bid farewell from the pier as the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) departs Naval Base San Diego bound for Yoko More
150604-N-ZS026-167 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) returns to San Diego after a 10-month deployment to U.S. 3rd, 7th and 5th Fleet Areas of Operation More
150604-N-ZS026-074 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) returns to San Diego after a 10-month deployment to U.S. 3rd, 7th and 5th Fleet Areas of Operation as More
150609-N-ZS026-093 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, speaks to personnel at the inaugural ceremony for Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting More
150609-N-ZS026-326 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right and Rear Adm. James Kilby, commander, Navy Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Ce More
150609-N-ZS026-307 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) Rear Adm. James Kilby, commander, Navy Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), left, presents Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Force, U More
Lynda Martin of San Diego’s CW 6 News interviews Capt. Chris Barnes, deputy commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), during a live cake cutting ceremony for the Navy’s 241st b More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 28, 2016) -- Ensign Ethan Zebron, peers through binoculars on the bridge of USS Chafee (DDG 90) while standing the conning officer watch during a Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training ( More
SAN DIEGO -- The Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) proudly welcomes the next cohort of 44 future warfare tactics instructors (WTI). The new class of WTI candidates stem from three in More
171025-N-ZS026-236 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 25, 2017) Commander of Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Vice Adm. Tom Rowden speaks with the crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG More
Rear. Adm. Mark Montgomery, commander, Battle Force 7th Fleet, right, explains flight deck operations to members of the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Lithuania, during a visit aboard the U.S. More
Cmdr. Jonathan Schmitz, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), explains flight deck operations to members of The Council on Foreign Relations during a sh More
Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan Delcore, right, from Greenville, Texas, explains hangar bay fundamentals to students and faculty from the Tokyo City University during a tour of the U.S. Navy's forward More
Capt. Carlos Sardiello, executive officer of the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), right, talks to the crew during an all-hands call in the ship’s hangar bay. George More
Cmdr. Chase Sergeant, left, commanding officer of the Arleigh-Burke class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), speaks with Commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific Force Master Chief Brannon Knox More
Ship's Serviceman 1st Class Charles Agyeilarbi, from Brooklyn, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), plays with students at the Inozawa Elementary School in S More
Buddhist priests say a prayer during a wreath laying ceremony in the Gyokusenji cemetery at the final resting place of five U.S. Sailors and Marines that died in the service of Commodore Matthew C. Perry after More
A Navy EA-18G Growler form the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 receives fuel from an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the Young Tigers of the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a schedule More
Capt. William Koyama, commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, debarks an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 after making his 1000th career arrested landing on the flight More
U.S. Navy Capt. William Koyama, the commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while flying an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to S More
An EA-18G Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The George Washington Carrier St More
Cmdr. Cynthia Dieterly, commanding officer of the Liberty Bells of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 conducts pre-flight checks on an E-2C Hawkeye prior to launch from the Nimitz-class aircraft More
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) is underway in formation at the conclusion of Valiant Shield 2014. The U.S.-only exercise integrates Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps asse More
Airman Charles Fair, from Chicago, rolls up a fire hose after a fresh-water wash of an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 on the flight deck of the Nimi More
Culinary Specialist 1st Class Jason King, from Trinidad and Tobago, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, participates in a community relations event at an Oasis Empowerment Center resident home. CTF 70, More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embark air wing, Carrie More
An E-2C Hawkeye from the Liberty Bells of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during Keen S More
Lt. Cmdr. Ronnie Harper, maintenance officer for Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, explains F/A-18 Super Hornet capabilities to staff from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Commander, Escort Flotilla (CCF) 1 in the han More
150206-N-ZS026-077 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 6, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Curtis Beeler, from Knoxville, Tenn., meets with Trey Canard, a Supercross motorcycle team member from Honda Racing during an autograph sig More
CORONADO, Calif. (Feb. 27, 2015) – Retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. J. T. Inge, who attended boot camp at the historic Camp Montford Point in North Carolina, speaks to military and civilian personnel on the st More
150420-N-ZS026-033 SAN DIEGO (April 20, 2015) Rep. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, left, greets Rear Adm. Tom Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, middle and Capt. Curt Jones, Naval More
SAN DIEGO (April 24, 2015) Cmdr. Judd Krier, right, relieves Cmdr. Karrey Sanders as commanding officer of USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway (CV More
150507-N-ZS026-041 SAN DIEGO (May 7, 2015) Retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Bruce Rasche, from the Spokane, Wash., Council of the Navy League, speaks to the crew of the Arleigh Burke guided-missile destroyer USS More
150515-N-ZS026-168 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2015) Cmdr. Dan Cobian, right, presents his command-at-sea breast insignia to Cmdr. Manuel Hernandez as he assumes command from Cobian of Arleigh Burke-class guided missile More
150604-N-ZS026-175 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) returns to San Diego after a 10-month deployment to U.S. 3rd, 7th and 5th Fleet Areas of Operation More
150604-N-ZS026-062 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) returns to San Diego after a 10-month deployment to U.S. 3rd, 7th and 5th Fleet Areas of Operation as More
150609-N-ZS026-125 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) Rear Adm. James Kilby, commander, Navy Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), left, speaks to personnel at the inaugural ceremony for SMWDC at Naval More
Lynda Martin of San Diego’s CW 6 News, interviews Lt. Cmdr. Chris Kennedy, a warfare tactics instructor for Afloat Training Group, San Diego, during a live cake cutting ceremony for the Navy’s 241st birthday. T More
PACIFIC OCCEAN (Sep. 30, 2016) – Lt. Damon Goodrich-Houska, warfare tactics instructor (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) goes over tracking tactics with Petty Officer 3r More
Commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific Force Master Chief Brannon Knox, center, speaks with Cmdr. Chase Sergeant, commanding officer of the Arleigh-Burke class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 5 More
Rear Adm. Terry Kraft, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan, pays respects to five U.S. Sailors and Marines, who died in the service of Commodore Matthew C. Perry after his ship first arrived in Shimoda in 1854, More
A Navy FA-18E Super Hornet, left, from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 receives fuel from an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the Young Tigers of the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Ca More
Capt. Greg Fenton, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), left, congratulates Capt. William Koyama, commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, after Koyama made his 10 More
Cmdr. David Baird, outgoing commanding officer of the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) afte More
Cmdr. Cynthia Dieterly, commanding officer of the Liberty Bells of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 piloting an E-2C Hawkeye launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washingto More
A Sailor signals for safety during a low power engine test of an EA-18G Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Wa More
Operations Specialist 1st Class James Altidor, left, from Miami, and Information Systems Technician 1st Class Michael Norton, from Reno, Nev., assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, participate in a commun More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embark air wing, Carr More
A C-2A Greyhound from the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, Detachment 5 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) du More
Lt. Cmdr. Ronnie Harper, maintenance officer for Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, explains the purpose of a tailhook to staff from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Commander, Escort Flotilla (CCF) 1 in the hangar bay More
150206-N-ZS026-085 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 6, 2015) Supercross motorcycle team members meet with and sign autographs for Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). The team is in San Diego to perfo More
150420-N-ZS026-017 SAN DIEGO (April 20, 2015) Rep. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, center, arrives at Naval Base San Diego headquarters. During Pelosi's visit, she toured the littoral combat ship USS Coron More
SAN DIEGO (April 24, 2015) Cmdr. Karrey Sanders speaks to guests during the USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway (CV 41) Museum. Cmdr. Judd Krier relieved Sa More
150507-N-ZS026-064 SAN DIEGO (May 7, 2015) Cmdr. Adam Fleming, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), left, accepts the Spokane Trophy from retired Chief More
150515-N-ZS026-146 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2015) Cmdr. Manuel Hernandez, right, reads his orders as he prepares to relieve Cmdr. Dan Cobian, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Spr More
150528-N-ZS026-044 SAN DIEGO (May 28, 2015) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) lower the ensign as the ship departs Naval Base San Diego bound for Yokosuka, More
150604-N-ZS026-161 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) returns to San Diego after a 10-month deployment to U.S. 3rd, 7th and 5th Fleet Areas of Operation More
150609-N-ZS026-040 SAN DIEGO (June 9, 2015) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to personnel at the inaugural ceremony for Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Develop More