Navy Diver 1st Class Ben Cohn, left, and Navy Diver
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
U.S. Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Arron
U.S. Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Arron Weissman, assigned to EOD Training and Evaluation Unit 2, Fort Story, Va., watches as Jenny Bucklant, a makeup artist from Amputees In Action, applies a w... More
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Oscar Pacquing, assigned
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Oscar Pacquing, assigned to Maritime Civil Affairs Team 105, plays with children at the Regional Institute for Active Learning during a community relations event. MCAT 105 is deployed... More
Naval Air Crewman 3rd Class Kirk Harbolt, assigned
Naval Air Crewman 3rd Class Kirk Harbolt, assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, monitors the towing cable as it is extended into the water during a training exercise. HM 15 is assigned t... More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Brian Williams, assigned to Commander,
Navy Diver 2nd Class Brian Williams, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, enters a Standard Navy Double-Lock Recompression Chamber System during a decompression sickness drill at Naval Support Activit... More
Sailors assigned to USS Devastator (MCM 6) recover
Sailors assigned to USS Devastator (MCM 6) recover an inert mine during the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX). With a quarter of the world's navies participating including 6,500 Sailors from... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Reedy assigned to Mobile
Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Reedy assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 rappels from a SH-60 Seahawk helicopter during a joint training between U.S. and U.K. sailors. MDSU 2 is deployed as part of Co... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Robin Sanabria,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Robin Sanabria, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, DET. ONE, performs maintenance on an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter. HSC 26, DET. ONE is a Forward Deployed Naval... More
Engineman 1st Class Francisco Morino and Senior Chief
Engineman 1st Class Francisco Morino and Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Anthony Quick, assigned to Helicopter Mine Counter Measure Squadron (HM) 15, recover an airborne mine neutralization system while conductin... More
160202-N-IT566-060 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Feb.
160202-N-IT566-060 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Feb. 2, 2016) Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 talk about the differences between the Aqualung Comple... More
U.S. Navy Diver 3rd Class Daniel Parsons and Navy Diver
U.S. Navy Diver 3rd Class Daniel Parsons and Navy Diver Senior Chief Jeff Corrie, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, ready weight belts in Manama, Bahrain, Feb. 22, 2012. MDSU-2 was deployed as part ... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile
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
161003-N-RZ218-0279-An explosive ordnance disposal
161003-N-RZ218-0279-An explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, takes part in cast and recovery operations off the coast of Bahrain October 3rd, 2016. CTG 56.1 condu... More
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Scichilone,
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Scichilone, assigned to Expeditionary Combat Camera, prepares to document a routine anti-terrorism force protection dive. Combat Camera is assigned to Commander, ... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Michael
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Michael Ganousis, top, assists Lt. Daniel Glenn, both assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, hoist his scuba gear out of the water following an anti-terro... More
Naval Air Crewman 3rd Class Brad Gibbs, assigned to
Naval Air Crewman 3rd Class Brad Gibbs, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, is lowered from a helicopter during search and rescue training. HSC 26 is deployed with Commander, Task Force 52, pro... More
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) fire M-4 carbine rifles during a live-fire exercise. Mason is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation ... More
An explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned
An explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 controls a SeaBotix remotely-operated mine inspection vehicle using a monitor and control station during a combined U.S./U.... More
U.S. Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Arron
U.S. Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Arron Weissman, assigned to EOD Training and Evaluation Unit 2, Fort Story, Va., is helped out of an SH-60 Seahawk by Royal Navy Leading Electrician Kevin Spros... More
A Riverine Command Boat (RCB), assigned to Commander,
A Riverine Command Boat (RCB), assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7, carrying Marines, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company, Central Command (FASTCENT), approaches a beach during night... More
Cmdr. Matthew Andrews, Commander, Task Group 56.1,
Cmdr. Matthew Andrews, Commander, Task Group 56.1, interacts with a child during a community relations event at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center. CTG 56.1 provides maritime security operations ... More
150331-N-BJ254-026 MANAMA, Bahrain (March 31, 2015)
150331-N-BJ254-026 MANAMA, Bahrain (March 31, 2015) - Navy Diver 2nd Class Kevin Marchi, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, conducts a ship husbandry dive in order to inspect a ships running gear. C... More
Navy Divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage
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
Naval Aircrewman 3rd Class Chuck Peregrine, left, assigned
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
170219-N-RZ218-0048 Multinational ships anchor off
170219-N-RZ218-0048 Multinational ships anchor off the coast of Oman during exercise Khunjar Haad 22. Khunjar Haad is an annual, multilateral exercise conducted with the Royal Navy of Oman, French Marine Natio... More
Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Tim Pass, assigned
Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Tim Pass, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, interacts with children during a community relations event at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center in Adli... More
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 launch a SeaBotix remotely-operated mine inspection vehicle during a combined U.S./U.K. mine countermeasure exercise. The U.S... More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Fitzjarrell, left, and Navy
Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Fitzjarrell, left, and Navy Diver 2nd Class Brian Williams, both assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, conduct decompression sickness training in a Standard Navy Double-Lock Re... More
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Cole Kearns, left,
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Cole Kearns, left, and Engineman 2nd Class Jonathan Myers, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.7, prepare targets aboard a riverine command boat during a training exercise in t... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class Dan Christenson,
Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class Dan Christenson, left, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, discusses equipment used in mine countermeasures to United States and United Kingdom professional triat... More
151221-N-BJ294-007 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec.
151221-N-BJ294-007 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 21, 2015) Navy Diver 3rd Class Michael Shoenwetter, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, conducts gear checks prior to conducting an anti-terrori... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Meyer, assigned to
Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Meyer, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, drives a forklift during an equipment onload in preparation for an upcoming exercise at Naval Support Activity Bahrain Oct. 4... More
Logistics Spc. 1st Class Marisol Rodriguez, assigned
Logistics Spc. 1st Class Marisol Rodriguez, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 53, plays patty-cake with a little girl at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center during a community relations even... More
Lt. Bryce Brown, assigned to Commander, Task Group
Lt. Bryce Brown, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.11, discusses the capabilities of the Riverine Command Boat to Vice Adm. John W. Miller, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Flee... More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Mike Fox, assigned to Commander,
Navy Diver 2nd Class Mike Fox, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, enters the water to conduct surface supply diving operations. CTG 56.1 conducts mine countermeasure, explosive ordnance disposal, sal... More
Sailors, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.7 and
Sailors, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.7 and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, prepare to hoist a litter aboard a riverine command boat during a casualty evacuation and hoist recovery training evolution... More
A child plays tic-tac-toe with Petty Officer 1st Class
A child plays tic-tac-toe with Petty Officer 1st Class Jon Bell (right), assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, as part of Naval Support Activity, Bahrain’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation event Ni... More
Lt.j.g. Stephen Hauck, an explosive ordnance disposal
Lt.j.g. Stephen Hauck, an explosive ordnance disposal technician, and Petty Officer 1st Class Paul Maki, an explosive ordnance disposal technician of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1 build a demolition... More
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/United
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/United States 5th Fleet/Combined Maritime Force, Vice Admiral John W. Miller visits U.S. Navy sailors, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6,... More
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/United
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/United States 5th Fleet/Combined Maritime Force, Vice Admiral John W. Miller talks to U.S. Navy sailors, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) ... More
The guided missile destroyer USS Masson (DDG 87) is
The guided missile destroyer USS Masson (DDG 87) is seen in the back ground as Capt. Joseph Naman, commodore Destroyer Squadron 50, is interviewed by Cmdr. Fei Shinong, foreign affairs officer of the Chinese No... More
Unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) operators attached
Unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) operators attached to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, lower a UUV for buoyancy testing. CTG 56.1 provides mine countermeasure, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, salvage diving, an... More
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julian Olivari,
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julian Olivari, assigned to Expeditionary Combat Camera, "low-fives" a child at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center during a community relations event. ECC ... More
150311-N-BJ254-040 MANAMA, Bahrain (Mar. 11, 2015)
150311-N-BJ254-040 MANAMA, Bahrain (Mar. 11, 2015) - Navy Diver 1st Class Brian Simic, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, conducts a ship husbandry dive in order to remove fouled line from a ships ru... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Seamus McAvoy, assigned to
Petty Officer 2nd Class Seamus McAvoy, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1 descends from a SH-60 Seahawk helicopter during a joint fast rope training between U.S. and U.K. sailors. EODMU 1 is ... More
Lt. Michael Pawluk, left, and Lt. Mathew Lewis, both
Lt. Michael Pawluk, left, and Lt. Mathew Lewis, both assigned to Maritime Civil Affairs Team (MCAT), swing and hold hands with children during a community relations event at the Regional Institute for Active Le... More
Gunners Mate 3rd Class Samuel Hitchler, assistant armor
Gunners Mate 3rd Class Samuel Hitchler, assistant armor aboard USS Mason (DDG 87), conducts preventive maintenance on the M240-B Machine Gun. Mason is deployed in support of maritime security operations and th... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians, assigned to
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, conduct SeaBotix remote operated vehicle training in the Port of Jebel Ali. Seabotix is used to detect ordnance underwater ... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Trevor Coliglazier, assigned to
Navy Diver 3rd Class Trevor Coliglazier, assigned to Norfolk Ship Support Activity, performs a ship-husbandry inspection on a propeller on guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) in support of Commander, Ta... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Toby
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Toby Watt and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Brandon Ross, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, load gear onto a rigid-hull inflatable... More
Navy Divers assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG)
Navy Divers assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, give the OK sign while conducting a surface-supplied training dive. CTG 56.1 provides maritime security operations and theater security cooperation effo... More
A sailor assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7
A sailor assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7 searches for a socket to use while performing maintenance on a patrol boat. CTG 56.7 conducts maritime security operations and theater security cooperation ... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Jason Thurston, assigned to
Petty Officer 1st Class Jason Thurston, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, assists children with playing tic-tac-toe as part of Naval Support Activity, Bahrain’s Morale, Welfare and Recreatio... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 8, 2017) Senior Chief Explosive
ARABIAN GULF (June 8, 2017) Senior Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Clifford Sabo, right, and Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Griffin Biscone, both assigned to Task Group (TG) 56.1, obs... More
Seabees assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.2,
Seabees assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.2, and civilian site workers secure beams inside a tension fabric structure construction project. The 195 foot by 90 foot structure will provide shade and cove... More
Sailors assigned to USS Devastator (MCM 6) secure an
Sailors assigned to USS Devastator (MCM 6) secure an inert mine during mine recovery operations as part of the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX). With a quarter of the world's navies partici... More
An explosive ordnance disposal technician with Explosive
An explosive ordnance disposal technician with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6, Platoon 602, is recovered during cast and recovery operations with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26. EODMU 6 is... More
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mike Lenart,
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mike Lenart, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, interacts with children during a community relations event at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center... More
150311-N-BJ254-052 MANAMA, Bahrain (Mar. 11, 2015)
150311-N-BJ254-052 MANAMA, Bahrain (Mar. 11, 2015) - Navy Diver 1st Class Brian Simic, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, conducts a ship husbandry dive in order to remove fouled line from a ships ru... More
Unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) operator Bob Stitt,
Unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) operator Bob Stitt, attached to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, adds weight to a UUV during buoyancy testing. CTG 56.1 provides mine countermeasure, Explosive Ordnance Dispos... More
151006-N-BJ294-023 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Oct.
151006-N-BJ294-023 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Oct. 6, 2015) Cmdr. Ford Ewaldsen, Commanding Officer of Commander Task Group (CTG) 56.1, conducts a ship's husbandry dive to clear line from a ship's running ... More
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mike Lenart,
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mike Lenart, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, interacts with children during a community relations event at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center. CTG ... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Matthew
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Matthew Martin, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6, presents EOD gear to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/United States 5t... More
Cmdr. Matthew Andrews, Commander, Task Group 56.1,
Cmdr. Matthew Andrews, Commander, Task Group 56.1, interacts with a child during a community relations event at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center. CTG 56.1 provides maritime security operations ... More
An MH-53 Sea Dragon, assigned to Helicopter Mine Counter
An MH-53 Sea Dragon, assigned to Helicopter Mine Counter Measure Squadron (HM) 15, launches an airborne mine neutralization system while conducting mine countermeasure evolution from the forward operating base ... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians assigned to
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, use a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) to conduct diver casualty drills with Royal Navy mine countermeasures ship HMS Ramse... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician 2nd Class
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
Lt. James Watters and Mass Communication Specialist
Lt. James Watters and Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mike Lenart, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56, interact with children during a community relations event at the Regional Institute for Active Le... More
Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Cassidy Busch, assigned
Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Cassidy Busch, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, interacts with children during a community relations event at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center. CT... More
Lt. Daniel Glenn, assigned to Commander, Task Group
Lt. Daniel Glenn, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, prepares his gear for an anti-terrorism force protection inspection dive. CTG-56.1 conducts mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance disposal, sal... More
Commodore, Task Force (CTF) 56 Capt. Jim McGovern speaks
Commodore, Task Force (CTF) 56 Capt. Jim McGovern speaks to Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1 about the history of the Navy during a U.S. Navy 241st birthday celebration at Naval Support Activity B... More
Riverines, assigned to the Riverine Command Boats (RCB)
Riverines, assigned to the Riverine Command Boats (RCB) of Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7, signal that they are ready to get underway. RCBs provide a multi-mission platform for the U.S. 5th Fleet area of resp... More
151221-N-CJ186-024 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec.
151221-N-CJ186-024 NAVAL 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 ... More
Lt. James Watters, assigned to Commander, Task Group
Lt. James Watters, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, interacts with a child during a community relations event at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center in Adliya, Bahrain. CTG 56.1 provi... More
Gunners Mate 2nd Class Princeton Baker loads a magazine
Gunners Mate 2nd Class Princeton Baker loads a magazine for an M-4 Carbine rifle during a live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Mason is deployed in support of maritime secu... More
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Cavitt, a diver
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Cavitt, a diver assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, enters the water to conduct an Anti-terrorism force protection dive inspection on a Bahraini tug boat prior to t... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Steven
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Steven Wright, left, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Greg Gerard, both assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6, Platoo... More
A sailor assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit
A sailor assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 prepares for a dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage-diving and force ... More
An aerial view of U.S. Naval ships moored in Bahrain
An aerial view of U.S. Naval ships moored in Bahrain in preparation for International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 2013. IMCMEX 13 includes navies from more than 40 countries whose focus is to promote... More
A child from the Regional Institute for Active Learning
A child from the Regional Institute for Active Learning center laughs with Lt. Mathew Lewis (left) and Lt. Cliff Overby II, assigned to Commander Task Group 56.1, during a community relations event. CTG 56.1 pr... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile
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
Able Seaman Diver Jack Anderson, assigned to Her Majesty's
Able Seaman Diver Jack Anderson, assigned to Her Majesty's Ship Atherstone Clearance Diving Element, performs final safety checks before entering the water during United States/United Kingdom Mine Countermeasur... More
Engineman 2nd Class Jonathan Myers, assigned to Commander,
Engineman 2nd Class Jonathan Myers, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.7, unties a barrel aboard a riverine command boat (RCB) during a training exercise. RCBs provide a multi-mission platform for the U.S. 5t... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile
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
Royal Navy Divers, assigned to HMS Atherstone Clearance
Royal Navy Divers, assigned to HMS Atherstone Clearance Diving Element and Royal Navy Fleet Diving Unit 3, conduct diving operations during United States/United Kingdom Mine Countermeasures Exercise. (U.S. Navy... More
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Cavitt, a diver
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Cavitt, a diver assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, dons dive gear for an upcoming Anti-terrorism force protection dive inspection on a Bahraini tug boat prior to t... More
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Jeffrey Sparks, right, and
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Jeffrey Sparks, right, and Ensign Timothy McDaniel navigate a rigid-hull inflatable boat toward the People's Liberation Army (Navy) destroyer Harbin (DDG 112) to recover sailors assig... More
Intelligence Spc. 2nd Class Amy Rupert (right), assigned
Intelligence Spc. 2nd Class Amy Rupert (right), assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.9, and Logistics Specialist 1st Class Marisol Rodriguez, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 53, help a child jump ... More
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen,
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, interacts with a child during a community relations event at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center. C... More
Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Derek Washington, assigned
Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Derek Washington, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.7, mounts a Mark 48 mini-gun aboard a riverine command boat during a training exercise. Riverine command boats provide a multi-miss... More
Navy Diver 1st Class Fernando Almazan, assigned to
Navy Diver 1st Class Fernando Almazan, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, enters the water for an antiterrorism force protection dive. CTG 56.1 conducts mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance dispo... More
160606-N-WX059-034 ARABIAN GULF (June 6, 2016) Explosive
160606-N-WX059-034 ARABIAN GULF (June 6, 2016) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 conduct cast and recovery operations. CTG 56.1 conducts mine countermeasures, ... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryon Anderson assigned to Explosive
Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryon Anderson assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1 prepares to rappel from a tower during a joint training for U.S. and U.K sailors. EODMU 1 is deployed as part of Combi... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Travin
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
Mass Communication Spc. 3rd Class Joshua Davies, assigned
Mass Communication Spc. 3rd Class Joshua Davies, assigned to Expeditionary Combat Camera, takes a photo of children during a community relations event at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center. Exped... More
Sailors assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures
Sailors assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 stow a cable for an AN/AQS-24A towed sonar vehicle during routine maintenance on an MH-53 Sea Dragon helicopter. HM-15 is assigned to Command... More
Navy Diver 1st Class Peter Kozminski, assigned to Commander
Navy Diver 1st Class Peter Kozminski, assigned to Commander Task Group (CTG) 56.1, conducts a salvage survey on a Yokohama Fender. CTG 56.1 conducts mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage di... More
Special Warfare Operators from SEAL Team 5 fast-rope
Special Warfare Operators from SEAL Team 5 fast-rope during a training evolution with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26. HSC-26 is assigned to Commander, Task Force 53, promoting maritime security operations an... More
Lt. James Watters (left) and Intelligence Specialist
Lt. James Watters (left) and Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Cassidy Busch, both assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, interact with children during a community relations event at the Regional Institu... More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Alexander Mohney guides a Chinese
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Alexander Mohney guides a Chinese Harbin Z-9C helicopter to the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) during helo cross-deck training with the Chinese People's L... More