Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, conduct a training jump above Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. The Leap Frogs perform aerial parachute demonstrations across the United States su More
Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas Kinn, assigned to the U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, flies an American flag during a training jump above Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. The Leap Frogs perform aerial p More
Sailors assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 9 participate in small unit tactics training during RIMPAC 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25 More
An explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11, attempts to find an improvised explosive device, as part of a training scenario during RIMPAC 2012. Twe More
Commodore Eric Moss, Commander Maritime Expeditionary Security Group 1 (left) greets Rear Adm. Ron Lloyd, Deputy Commander Combined Task Force, during the Humanitarian Assistance/ Disaster Relief Scenario as pa More
A swimmer from one of the countries participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 competes in a meet July 6, 2012, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. RIMPAC is a U.S. Pacific Command-hosted biennial More
Athletes from participating nations compete in a swim meet during Rim of the Pacific exercise. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participatin More
Able Seaman Clearance Diver Adrian Fabrianesi, assigned to the Royal Australian navy's Clearance Diving Team 1 performs shooting drills during a gun shoot with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1 during RIMPAC 201 More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Josh Underwood (right), assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit One and Leading Seaman Sam Peters, assigned to the Australian Clearance Diving Team prepare to set an explosive charge dur More
Members of the Hawaii Disaster Medical Assistance Team treat a citizen from the fictional country Chianti, during the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief scenario portion of the Rim of the Pacific 2012 More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians give a role-player a tour of the various tools and techniques used to render safe ordnance as part of RIMPAC 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, More
Builder 1st Class Christina Bearup, assigned to Maritime Civil Affairs Team 105, reads to a child at the Regional Institute for Active Learning during a community service event. MCAT-105 is deployed with Comman More
Participants from various countries prepare to launch rigid hull inflatable boats for a mine clearance exercise as part of International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2012. IMCMEX 12 includes navies from more t More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal 2nd Class Adam Pierce, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1, deploys an unmanned underwater vehicle. EODMU-1 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, which provide More
Royal Navy Cmdr. Andy Elvin, deputy commander of Task Force 52/Task Group 522.1, briefs civilian media about International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2012 (IMCMEX) aboard Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Joe Ziemba, right, tended by Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Cortez, both assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, Company 1-5, enters the water for an anti-terrorism force protect More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Cortez, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, Company 1-5, places the assessment and identification of a mine susceptibility system during dive operations. MDSU-1 is More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Cortez, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, Company 1-5, places the assessment and identification of a Mine Susceptibility system during dive operations. MDSU 1 is More
Navy Diver 1st Class Jason Pelle, left, and Navy Diver 2nd Class Jason Boyle, both assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, Company 1-5, recover the Assessment and Identification of a Mine Susceptib More
Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, Company 1-5, recover the assessment and identification of a mine susceptibility system. MDSU-1, Company 1-5, is assigned to Commander, Task Group (CT More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Piotr Dlugolecki, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1, dives to recover inert training mines while embarked aboard mine countermeasures ship US More
Ammunition ship USNS Flint (T-AE 32) participates in exercise Lucky Mariner 13. Lucky Mariner is an annual U.S. Navy, coalition, and commercial shipping Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping (NCAGS) exerc More
Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, prepare to conduct a dive. MDSU 1 is assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), More
Navy Diver 1st Class Eric Real, right, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, helps Navy Diver 1st Class Ryan Marsh, assigned to MDSU 2, prepare for a dive. MDSU 1 and MDSU 2 are assigned to Commander, T More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Jacob Laman, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, performs a pier inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasu More
Navy Divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, attends to a fellow diver while conducting a recompression chamber drill. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoti More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, Company 2-2, conducts an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure, explosi More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, Company 2-2, resets his stop watch before an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine cou More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, drives a rigid hull inflatable boat to an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, p More
Navy Diver 3rd Class David Hilborn, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, conducts an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure More
Navy Diver 1st Class Ben Cohn, left, and Navy Diver 3rd Class Patrick Lane, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, perform safety checks before an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, performs an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1; promoting mine countermeasure, More
Able Seaman Diver Luke Williams, left, and Able Seaman Diver Matt Puddick, assigned to Royal Navy Fleet Diving Unit 3, make final checks before conducting diving operations in support of United States/United Ki More
Royal Navy Divers Able Seaman Diver Matt Puddick, left, and Able Seaman Diver Thomas Long conduct diving operations during United States/United Kingdom Mine Countermeasures Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Co More
Navy divers assigned to the Fly Away Recompression Chamber (FARC) team, move their recompression chamber for recalibration. The FARC team is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Chad Crawford, left, and Navy Diver 2nd Class Steve Starner, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, don their scuba rigs in preparation for an inspection dive. MD More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Smith, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, enters the water for an inspection dive. MDSU 2, Company 2-2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoti More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Smith, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, performs an inspection dive on a vessel's hull. MDSU 2, Company 2-2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, More
Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Amy Rupert, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56 plays with a child at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center during a community relations event. CTF 56 provid More
Navy divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, Company 2-2, conduct a Mk. 16 rebreather training dive. MDSU 2, Company 2-2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure, e More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Smith, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, poses for a photograph. MDSU 2, Company 2-2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine counterme More
Naval Aircrewman 3rd Class Chuck Peregrine, left, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Nick Espino, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mo More
A rigid hull inflatable boat rests in a stern gate launch and recovery trailer aboard Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) during the United States and United Kingdom Mine Countermeasure More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Patrick Lane, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, performs maintenance on a scuba regulator. MDSU 2, Company 2-2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, pro More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Matt Heber, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6, Platoon 602, performs pre-mission checks on the SeaFox. SeaFox is a fiber-optic guided More
Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 conduct unmanned underwater vehicle operations. CTG 56.1 promotes mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage diving and force protection f More
A Talon robot, operated by sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6, Platoon 632, is used to inspect an unattended bag during an integrated training exercise. EODMU 6, Platoon 632 is assig More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Erik Gill, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 6, Platoon 632, uses a Talon robot to disrupt simulated explosives in an unattended bag during an More
Sailors load cargo bound for the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) onto a C-2A Greyhound from the Providers of Fleet Logistic Support Squadron (VRC) 30 to support the Rim of the Pacific 2012 exercise. Twenty More
Seabees and sailors assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 lift a non-powered, Improved Navy Lighterage System section for maintenance. ACB-1 is engaged in maintenance to ensure continued operational r More
Sailors assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 compete in a pushup contest during the Captain's Cup event. ACB-1 is participating in a two-day challenge where sailors compete for their respective compa More
Chief Warrant Officer Keith Pritchett and Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas Kinn, both assigned to the U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, perform a side-plane maneuver during a training jump above Naval Amp More
Petty Officer 1st Class Justin Gonzales, assigned to the U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, gathers his parachute after a training jump at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. The Leap Frogs perform aerial pa More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Josh Underwood, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit ONE and Leading Seaman Sam Peters (left), assigned to the Australian Clearance Diving Team prepare to set an explosive charge duri More
Capt. Arnie Tyler, commanding officer of Expeditionary Training Group Navy Reserve, escorts Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle around the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief camp during Rim of the Pacific 20 More
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11, attempts to find an improvised explosive device, as part of a training scenario during RIMPAC 2012. Twenty More
A Republic of Korea navy sailor competes in the belly-flop contest during Rim of the Pacific exercise. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are part More
U.S. sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1 and Royal Australian Navy sailors with the RAN clearance diving team tour the USS Missouri (BB 63) Memorial July 10, 2012, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-H More
Cmdr. Jason Stevens, Civil-Military Operations Center Officer-in-Charge, greets Pipa Nicholson, World Health Organization/World Food Program Representative during the Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief sce More
U.S. Navy sailors load a C-2A Greyhound from the VRC-30 "Providers." The cargo is headed to USS Nimitz (CVN-68) in support of RIMPAC 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 ai More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Piotr Dlugolecki, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1, dives with a MK 16 re-breather and underwater imaging system. EODMU 1 is assigned to Com More
U.S. Navy sailors assigned to “Crew Bulwark” recover an airborne mine hunting system while embarked aboard mine countermeasures ship USS Sentry (MCM 3). Sentry is assigned to Commander, Task Force 52, supportin More
Navy Diver 1st Class Walter Dishongh, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, Company 1-5, prepares for a anti-terrorism force protection dive on a floating crane and tugboat. MDSU 1 is deployed wi More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Cortez, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, Company 1-5, places the assessment and identification of a Mine Susceptibility system during dive operations. MDSU 1 is assigne More
Navy Diver 1st Class Jason Pelle, left, and Navy Diver 2nd Class Jason Boyle, both assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, Company 1-5, recover the assessment and identification of a mine susceptib More
U.S. Navy sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, Company 1-5, recover the Assessment and Identification of a Mine Susceptibility system. MDSU 1, Company 1-5, is assigned to Commander, Task Group More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1, deploy a remote operated vehicle to recover inert training mines while embarked aboard mine countermeasures ship U More
Lt. Justin Christensen, left, and Lt. j.g. Elena Yoshimura assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, conduct tactical training during exercise Lucky Mariner 13. Lucky Mariner is an annual U.S. Navy, coalition, and c More
Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, prepare for a dive. MDSU 1 is assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), salvage More
Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 prepare for a dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage-diving and force pr More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Smith, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, conducts a recompression chamber drill. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine counte More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, Company 2-2, takes up slack on his tending line during an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promo More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Jacob Laman, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, Company 2-2, loads his dive gear onto a rigid hull inflatable boat after an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task More
Navy Diver 1st Class Ben Cohn, left, Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Smith, center, and Navy Diver 3rd Class Patrick Lane, all assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, perform a final safety More
Royal Navy Divers, assigned to Royal Navy Fleet Diving Unit 3 and Her Majesty Ship Atherstone Clearance Diving Element, conduct diving operations during United States/United Kingdom Mine Countermeasures Exercis More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Tori Harding assigned to the Fly Away Recompression Chamber (FARC) team, move the re-compression chamber for recalibration. The FARC team is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promotin More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Steve Starner, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, prepares for inspection dive. MDSU 2, Company 2-2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine More
Navy Divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, Company 2-2, conduct a Mk. 16 rebreather training dive. MDSU 2, Company 2-2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure, e More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Travin Robinson, left, prepares to jump into the water from an MH-60S helicopter when signaled by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Matt Heber, bo More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Jacob Laman, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, poses for a photograph in a Kirby Morgan 37 dive helmet. MDSU 2, Company 2-2 is assigned to Commander, Task Gr More
Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Group 52.3, conduct a foreign object and debris walk down while embarked aboard Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) during the United States and Un More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Matt Heber, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6, Platoon 602, and Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Aaron Weissman, Explosiv More
Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 perform unmanned underwater vehicle maintenance during operations at sea. CTG 56.1 promotes mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage div More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician 2nd Class Erik Gill, left, and EOD1 Zack Roberts, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6, Platoon 632, operates a Talon robot while communicat More
Reserve component sailors, assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1, qualify on the M9 Beretta service pistol. (Navy photo/Jumar T. Balacy)
Members of the U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, leave their drop zone after a training jump at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado as Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Class 290 prepares for inflatable boat More