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The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is tied up over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will carry the LEADER, two other ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship to the Persian Gulf, where U.S. forces are operating in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is tied up over the submerg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Re... More

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1), the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) and other vessels are positioned on the deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 prior to offloading in support of Operation Desert Shield

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1), the ocean minesweep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) and the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) stand ready for offloading from the partially submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The vessels have been transported to the region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) and the ocean minesw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

The ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) is moved to the pier after being unloaded from the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 4. SUPER SERVANT 4 carried the Impervious and two other ocean minesweepers, the USS ADROIT (MSO-509) and USS LEADER (MSO-490), to Norfolk from the Persian Gulf region, where the minesweepers were deployed for 14 months in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) is moved to the pier af...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

A port quarter view of the decommissioned aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) moored at the Kurt Steel and Salvage Co. pier at Lambert Point. The decommissioned ocean minesweeper ILLUSIVE (MSO-448) is in the background at right. Both ships are being scrapped by the Seawitch Salvage Co

A port quarter view of the decommissioned aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A view of a portion of the mothball fleet in storage near Portsmouth. In the back of the basin is two patrol missile hydrofoil patrol boats of the Pegasus class, three ocean minesweepers, FORTIFY (MSO-446) and two others, the fleet tugs PAIUTE (ATF-159), PAPAGO (ATF-160) and the salvage vessel RECOVERY (ARS-43)

A view of a portion of the mothball fleet in storage near Portsmouth. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elizabeth River, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: R... More

US COAST GUARD OIL SPILL

US COAST GUARD OIL SPILL

MORGAN CITY, La.--Oiled soaked Coast Guard small boat from Marine Safety Office Morgan City, La. USCG photo by PACS Rich Muller

The US Navy (USN) Los Angeles Class Fast-Attack Submarine USS SCRANTON (SSN 756) underway participating in Operation INSPIRED SIREN. INSPIRED SIREN is a bilateral joint exercise between the United States and Pakistani Navies. The US and Pakistan are conducting training in Maritime Security Operations (MSO), air defense, anti- submarine warfare, surface warfare, mine counter measures, electronic warfare, replenishment at sea and command and control

The US Navy (USN) Los Angeles Class Fast-Attack Submarine USS SCRANTON...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Robert Mcrill, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

United States Coast Guard photo -  NJ FISHERIES

United States Coast Guard photo - NJ FISHERIES

New Jersey (Sept. 20, 2004) MK3 Albert Legget and BM3 Alejandro Hernandez check the Blue Diamond's fishing nets for compliance to state and federal laws. USCG photo by PA3 Donnie Brzuska.

US Navy (USN) Aviation Machinist's Mate Third Class (AD3) Ashered Advincula, Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 6 (HS-6), Indians, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), performs maintenance on an USN SH-60 Seahawk helicopters tail rotor hub after re-assembly aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The Nimitz Strike Group is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment and is participating in Maritime Security Operations (MSO)

US Navy (USN) Aviation Machinist's Mate Third Class (AD3) Ashered Advi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Major Command Shown: HS-6 Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Natalia Panetta, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Trevor Pomeroy paints the stern dock aboard the USN Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The Nimitz Strike Group is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment and is participating in Maritime Security Operations (MSO)

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Trevor Pomeroy paints the stern dock aboard ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Major Command Shown: CVN-68 Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Shannon E. Renfroe, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class (AO2) Sean Hoyt, Strike Fighter Squadron 94 (VFA-94), Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), loads 20mm ammunition into the ammunition drum of a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flightdeck of the Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The Nimitz Strike Group is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment and is participating in Maritime Security Operations (MSO)

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class (AO2) Sean Hoyt, Strik...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Natalia Panetta, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG 59) (left), the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Supply Class Fast Combat Support Ship USNS BRIDGE (T-AOE 10) and the USN Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) perform a connected replenishment at sea (CONREP), transferring fuel and supplies. The Nimitz Strike Group is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment and is participating in Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations

The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS PRINCET...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elizabeth Thompson, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Richard B. Myers (left), The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF (CJCS), speaks with US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) Ted Branch, Commanding Officer of the USN Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), on the flight deck during an air-power demonstration. The Nimitz Strike Group is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment and is participating in Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Richard B. Myers (left), The Chairma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Elisabeth Ann Saccotelli Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

A US Navy (USN) SH-60 Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Four (HS-4) prepares to land aboard the USN Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser, USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN (CG 57), while the ship is underway conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Pacific Ocean

A US Navy (USN) SH-60 Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Black Knights...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Kathleen Gorby, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

US Navy (USN) aircraft handlers direct a USN F-14D Tomcat fighter, Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31), Tomcatters, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), into launch position on the flight deck aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). The ROOSEVELT and embarked Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8) are currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations (MSO) on the Persian Gulf

US Navy (USN) aircraft handlers direct a USN F-14D Tomcat fighter, Fig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Nathan Laird, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

US Navy (USN) Fire Controlman First Class (FC1) (SW/AW) Tammy L. Medearis, Sailor of the Year (SOY), points out the fare at the mess to The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter, Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), who is joining her and other SOY for lunch onboard the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) during a brief visit to the ship. The ROOSEVELT and embarked Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8) are currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf

US Navy (USN) Fire Controlman First Class (FC1) (SW/AW) Tammy L. Medea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Nathan Laird, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A view taken from onboard a US Navy (USN) MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 (HS-4), on approach to land aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), while the ship is underway in the Indian Ocean, on its maiden deployment, conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in support of the global war on terrorism

A view taken from onboard a US Navy (USN) MH-60S Seahawk helicopter as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Kathleen Gorby, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

An aerial starboard side view showing the US Navy (USN) Supply Class Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis), USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN (CG 57) (foreground) and the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), underway in the Indian Ocean during a Replenishment At Sea (RAS) exercise, while conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in support of the global war on terrorism

An aerial starboard side view showing the US Navy (USN) Supply Class T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Kathleen Gorby, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

Onboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), USN (red shirt) Aviation Ordnanceman First Class (AO1) Clinton Donham, checks to ensure that missiles and ordnance are attached properly on a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft spotted on the flight deck. The REAGAN is currently on its maiden deployment conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf, while participating in the global war on terrorism

Onboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Kathleen Gorby, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Second Class ((AW2) Kris Kopy, assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 4 (HS-4) prepares to test fire a M3.50 caliber aircraft machine gun from a HH-60H Seahawk helicopter, while providing security for Maritime Security Operations (MSO) being conducted in the Persian Gulf in support of the global war on terrorism

US Navy (USN) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Second Class ((AW2) Kr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Aaron Burden, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) David Young, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Two Two (VFA-22) takes time out of his works day to conduct physical training and reading, while the ship is underway on its maiden deployment conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf while participating in the global war on terrorism

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS RONALD RE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: An Daisy Abonza, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Patrick M. Walsh, Commander, US Naval Forces Central Command, speaks to a group of CHIEF PETTY Officers stationed aboard USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). The REAGAN and embarked Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are on their maiden deployment conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf, while participating in the global war on terrorism

US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Patrick M. Walsh, Commander, US Nava...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Kathleen Gorby, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115) throttles to full afterburner as it prepares to launch during nighttime flight operations onboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). The REAGAN and embarked Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are currently underway in the Persian Gulf on their maiden deployment conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO), in support of the global war on terrorism

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to the Eagles o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Kathleen Gorby, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

On board the US Navy (USN) Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4), Sailors and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines off load mail and cargo from a USMC MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to Helicopter Mine Counter Measure Squadron 15 (HM-15). The NASSAU is currently underway in the Persian Gulf, on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations (MSO), in the US Central Command (USCENTCOM) Area Of Responsibility (AOR)

On board the US Navy (USN) Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael J. Sandberg, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors stationed aboard the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4), gather inside the ships hangar deck during a Change of Command Ceremony, held while underway in the Indian Ocean. During the Ceremony USN Captain (CAPT) John E. Roberti relinquished his command as Ships Commander to USN CAPT Michael W. Brannon. The NASSAU is deployed as flagship for Expeditionary Strike Group 8 (ESG-8) supporting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the 5th Fleet Area of Operations

US Navy (USN) Sailors stationed aboard the Tarawa Class Amphibious Ass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Andrew King, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), Sailors collect signatures from three National Football League (NFL) Players, during their recent visit aboard ship. Pittsburgh Steelers Max Starks, Atlanta Falcons Patrick Kerney and Seattle Seahawks Bryce Fisher, are supporting Sailors as part of the United Service Organization (USO) and NFL's 40th Anniversary Tour. The REAGAN and embarked carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are currently conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf region, in support of the global war on terrorism

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Shane Tuck, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) Team from the USN Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42), prepare to board an Iranian Fishing Dhow, in the Persian Gulf, after the vessel called for assistance for an injured crew member. USN Medical Personnel provided assistance to the injured Iranian fisherman. The GERMANTOWN is deployed as part of a routine rotation of US Maritime Forces in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). (SUBSTANDARD)

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The US Navy (USN) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) passes Palm Island prior to arriving in Jebel Ali for a port visit to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).  The REAGAN is currently deployed on a routine rotation of US maritime forces in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM, as well as conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region

The US Navy (USN) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Kathleen Gorby, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

The US Navy (USN) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) passes Palm Island prior to arriving in Jebel Ali for a port visit to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).  The REAGAN is currently deployed on a routine rotation of US maritime forces in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM, as well as conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region

The US Navy (USN) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Kathleen Gorby, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors store mooring lines aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) as their ship gets underway from Naval Station (NS) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI), after a port visit. The REAGAN and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are completing a deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Pacific Ocean

US Navy (USN) Sailors store mooring lines aboard the USN Nimitz Class ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Joanna Rippee, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class (AM2) Jimmy Cardenas returns a hammer in his tool box after routine maintenance on the landing gear of an USN F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). The REAGAN and USN Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War On Terrorism (GWOT) and Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Pacific Ocean

US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class (AM2) Jimmy Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Marc Rockwell-Pate, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), a USN Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler checks the flight deck before passing a USN C-2A Greyhound aircraft from the USN Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30) to another"Handler"during flight operations aboard the ship. The REAGAN and USN Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are completing their six-month regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War On Terrorism (GWOT) and Maritime Security Operations (MSO)

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Marc Rockwell-Pate, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

Aerial port bow view of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), with its crew manning the rails, as it is escorted by tugboats as it pulls into port at Naval Air Station North Island, Califonia (CA). The REAGAN and USN Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) completed their six-month regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Pacific Ocean

Aerial port bow view of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCC(Sw/Nac) Spike Call, USN... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) man the rails as their ship pulls into port at Naval Air Station North Island, California (CA). The REAGAN and USN Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) completed their six-month regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)  and Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Pacific Ocean

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCC(Sw/Nac) Spike Call, USN... More

608011-N-4856C-002 (Aug. 11, 2006)US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 2nd Class Robert R. Nelson, Damage Controlman 2nd Class inspects the alarm switchboard in Damage Control Central aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7). The IWO JIMA is currently deployed in the Mediterranean Sea in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) .U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Christopher L. Clark (Released)

608011-N-4856C-002 (Aug. 11, 2006)US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 2nd Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Christopher L. Clark, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

Two MH-60S Seahawks Perform a Replenishment-At-Sea

Two MH-60S Seahawks Perform a Replenishment-At-Sea

Two MH-60S Seahawks, attached to the "Sea Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, perform vertical replenishment during a replenishment-at-sea as the British destroyer HMCS Manchester (D 095) pulls... More

A member of the visit, board, search and seizure team

A member of the visit, board, search and seizure team

A member of the visit, board, search and seizure team assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) provides instructions to the rigid-hull inflatable boat coxswain. Mason is deployed as part of t... More

US Navy (USN) aircraft maintainers from the USN Strike Fighter Squadron 22 (VFA-22) perform routine inspection on the canopy of a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). The REAGAN and USN Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War On Terrorism (GWOT) and Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Pacific Ocean

US Navy (USN) aircraft maintainers from the USN Strike Fighter Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Aaron Burden, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Port side bow view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Cruiser Class USS NORMANDY (CG 60) underway on the Persian Gulf. The NORMANDY is playing the role of Flag Ship for Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Commodore (CDRE) Steve Gilmore, Commander Task Force 58 (CTF-58), and his 15 RAN Sailors. CDRE Gilmore, is responsible for coalition maritime security operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf and the first Australian coalition commander to lead a combined task group in operations since World War II (WWII)

Port side bow view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Cruiser Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Mathew Keane, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial starboard bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS FORTIFY (MSO-446) underway

An aerial starboard bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS FORTIFY (MSO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 K.J. Berkeihiser Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Aerial starboard beam view of the ocean minesweeper USS FORTIFY (MSO-446) underway

Aerial starboard beam view of the ocean minesweeper USS FORTIFY (MSO-4...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 K.J. Berkeihiser Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS FORTIFY (MSO 446) underway

A bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS FORTIFY (MSO 446) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial starboard beam view of the ocean minesweeper USS EXULTANT (MSO-441) underway

An aerial starboard beam view of the ocean minesweeper USS EXULTANT (M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen handle electrical cables, or "mag-tail," during sweeping exercises aboard the ocean minesweeper USS CONSTANT (MSO 427). The cables, used to simulate the magnetic pull of a vessel, are towed behind the ship to attract magnetic mines. The ship is assigned to the Naval Reserve Force (NRF)

Crewmen handle electrical cables, or "mag-tail," during sweeping exerc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Constant (MSO 427) Country: Gulf Of Alaska Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Lance Johnson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A port beam view of the ocean minesweeper USS ENGAGE (MSO 433), right, and the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS 40) moored at Pier 3 during a port visit to the Washington Navy Yard

A port beam view of the ocean minesweeper USS ENGAGE (MSO 433), right,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release... More

A view of a section of the Washington Navy Yard as seen from across the Anacostia River. Moored at Pier #3 are the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) and the fleet tug USNS MOHAWK (T-ATF-170)

A view of a section of the Washington Navy Yard as seen from across th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Rel... More

A starboard side view of the superstructure of the ocean minesweeper USS FIDELITY (MSO-443), passing through the draw of the Frederick Douglas Bridge en route to the Washington Navy Yard for a port visit

A starboard side view of the superstructure of the ocean minesweeper U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release... More

A starboard bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS FIDELITY (MSO 443) moored at Pier Three during a port visit to the Washington Navy Yard

A starboard bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS FIDELITY (MSO 443) m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release... More

A port bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS FIDELITY (MSO 443) moored at Pier Three during a port visit to the Washington Navy Yard

A port bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS FIDELITY (MSO 443) moored...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release... More

Aerial port rear view of the US Navy (USN) Agile Class Ocean Minesweeper USS CONSTANT (MSO 427) underway

Aerial port rear view of the US Navy (USN) Agile Class Ocean Minesweep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Hart, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Divers in a inflatable boat head for the ocean minesweeper USS ILLUSIVE (MSO 448) for a survey dive. The ILLUSIVE is one of three minesweepers being towed to the Persian Gulf to support US Navy escort operations

Divers in a inflatable boat head for the ocean minesweeper USS ILLUSIV...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 C. Duvall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS ILLUSIVE (MSO 448) leaving port. The ILLUSIVE is being towed to the Persian Gulf to support US Navy escort operations

A starboard bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS ILLUSIVE (MSO 448) l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rota Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 C. Duvall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view of the ocean minesweeper USS ILLUSIVE (MSO 448) with the dock landing ship USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD 39) at anchor in the background

A port view of the ocean minesweeper USS ILLUSIVE (MSO 448) with the d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sitrah Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A mine countermeasures device is lowered from the deck of the ocean minesweeper USS CONQUEST (MSO 488) in the Persian Gulf

A mine countermeasures device is lowered from the deck of the ocean mi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Conquest (MSO 488) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Alexander C. Hicks Jr., USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Francis N. Smith, commander, Naval Reserve Force, visits with crew members aboard the ocean minesweeper USS ESTEEM (MSO 438) during his tour of the Persian Gulf

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Francis N. Smith, commander, Naval Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Esteem (MSO 438) Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Francis N. Smith, commander, Naval Reserve Force, visits with crew members aboard the ocean minesweeper USS ESTEEM (MSO 438) during his tour of the Persian Gulf

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Francis N. Smith, commander, Naval Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Esteem (MSO 438) Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

Crew members aboard the ocean minesweeper USS CONQUEST (MSO 488) in the Persian Gulf, prepare to transfer a remotely-operated underwater television camera into the water

Crew members aboard the ocean minesweeper USS CONQUEST (MSO 488) in th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Conquest (MSO 488) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mike Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen handle a minesweeping float on the stern of the ocean minesweeper USS INFLICIT (MSO 456)

Crewmen handle a minesweeping float on the stern of the ocean mineswee...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Chuck Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Signalman 2nd Class Prentiss Hammons hoists signal flags to air dry following a thorough cleaning of the ocean minesweeper USS INFLICT (MSO-456). The vessel is taking part in Earnest Will, a convoy mission in which reflagged Kuwaiti tankers are escorted through waters of the Gulf by U.S. naval ships

Signalman 2nd Class Prentiss Hammons hoists signal flags to air dry fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EARNEST WILL Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A PETTY Officer and a civilian technician kneeling on the deck of the ocean minesweeper USS CONSTANT (MSO 427) examine the Super Sea Rover mine locator vehicle

A PETTY Officer and a civilian technician kneeling on the deck of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mike Flynn, USN Release Status: ... More

A Navy lieutenant involved with the Super Sea Rover mine locator vehicle program helps three sailors coil the vehicle's control cable on the deck of the ocean minesweeper USS CONSTANT (MSO-427)

A Navy lieutenant involved with the Super Sea Rover mine locator vehic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mike Flynn Release Status... More

Commander T.L. Kaye, commanding officer of the ocean minesweeper USS CONQUEST (MSO 488), explains minesweeping equipment to William Ball III, secretary of the Navy.  Ball is meeting with members of the Joint Task Force Middle East during his visit to the Persian Gulf

Commander T.L. Kaye, commanding officer of the ocean minesweeper USS C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Conquest (MSO 488) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 C. Duvall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard beam view of the ocean minesweeper USS INFLICT (MSO 456) underway in the gulf. The INFLICT and other Navy ships are in the gulf to provide security for US-flagged shipping

A starboard beam view of the ocean minesweeper USS INFLICT (MSO 456) u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A close-up view of part of the bow of the minesweeper USS INFLICT (MSO-456) reveals the wooden planking of its hull

A close-up view of part of the bow of the minesweeper USS INFLICT (MSO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas E. Witham Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port quarter view of the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO 449) passing through the open draw of the Frederick Douglass Bridge following its departure from the Washington Navy Yard

A port quarter view of the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO 449) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Anacostia River Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Commercial harbor tugs maneuver the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) toward the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT III. The IMPERVIOUS and other vessels are being transported to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield

Commercial harbor tugs maneuver the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

Tug boats move in to guide the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The superstructure of the Super Servant 3 is at right. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will carry the IMPERVIOUS, two other ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship to the Persian Gulf, where U.S. forces are operating in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

Tug boats move in to guide the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-4...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Re... More

A sailor watches from the pier as the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is secured over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. Three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in reaction to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

A sailor watches from the pier as the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Came... More

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is moored to the submerged deck of the heavy lift ship SUPER VERVANT 3 in preparation for transportation to the Middle East. The SUPER SERSVANT 3 will transport the Leader and other minesweepers to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65), which will also be deploying to the Middle East, is moored in the background

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is moored to the submerged ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Peter Dunn Release Status: Re... More

A crew member aboard the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) uses a public address system to relay information during Operation Desert Storm

A crew member aboard the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) us...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Pete Hatzakos Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

The ocean minesweeper USS FORTIFY (MSO-446) simulates sweeping an area off the coast of Camp Lejeune, N.C., during a joint military exercise called Ocean Venture '92

The ocean minesweeper USS FORTIFY (MSO-446) simulates sweeping an area...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '92 Base: USS Fortify Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Willian G. Davis Iii Release St... More

An aerial port side view of the fore section of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) tied up at Lambert Point showing the continued scrapping operation of the vintage ship. In the upper left corner of the photo is the hulk of the ocean minesweeper ILLUSIVE (MSO-448) which is also being scrapped out by the Seawitch Salvage Company

An aerial port side view of the fore section of the aircraft carrier C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Marty Goppert Release Status: Released to Public C... More

MARINE SAFETY OFFICE - FOR RELEASE

MARINE SAFETY OFFICE - FOR RELEASE

SEATTLE, Wash.--Personnel from a Marine Safety Office checks the ships and docks around the waterways of the 13th Coast Guard District for safety, oil and fuel leakage into our water. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO

United States Coast Guard photo -  NJ FISHERIES

United States Coast Guard photo - NJ FISHERIES

New Jersey (Sept. 20, 2004) MK3 Albert Leggett checks a basket of fish on board the Blue Diamond as part of a stepped fisheries operation of the Jersey Coast. USCG photo by PA3 Donnie Brzuska.

Maritime Security Operations (MSO) team from Arleigh Burke class Guided Missile Destroyer USS MUSTIN (DDG-89) departs on a Rigid Hauled Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to complete a routine boarding of a foreign vessel in the North Arabian Gulf. US and Coalition forces plan and execute MSO to deny terrorists use of the maritime environment in the North Arabian Gulf. MSOs have a multi-layered security posture utilizing a variety of assets to detect, disrupt and destroy terrorist attempts to harm the infrastructure of Iraq. This includes the security and normalization of commercial shipping into and out of Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Maritime Security Operations (MSO) team from Arleigh Burke class Guide...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw/Sw) Robert Mcrill, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) MASTER at Arms SEAMAN (MASN) Matthew Ramer (left) and MASN Abraham Lopez, Mobile Security Detachment 24, Norfolk, Virginia (VA), pose for a photo aboard the Henry J. Kaiser Class Underway Replenishment Oiler USNS WALTER S. DIEHL (T-AO 193) while conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) as the ship heads towards the Strait of Hormuz during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. MASN Ramer is armed with an M4A1 Special Operations Peculiar Modification (SOPMOD) and MASN Lopez carries a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle with an M203 40 mm grenade launcher attached

US Navy (USN) MASTER at Arms SEAMAN (MASN) Matthew Ramer (left) and MA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usns Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) Scene Major Command Shown: USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw) Aaron Ansarov, Usn Rele... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) Michael W. Hagee, 33rd Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), addresses Sailors and Marines on the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3). The KEARSARGE and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are on a scheduled deployment and currently conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) Michael W. Hagee, 33rd Commandant...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Finley Williams, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), arrives in Brisbane, Australia, for a scheduled port visit. While in port, the REAGAN crew will have a chance to participate in friendship-building and goodwill-generating activities. The REAGAN is currently on its maiden deployment in support of global war on terrorism (GWOT) and maritime security operations (MSO)

The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Brisbane State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 James Thierry, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Two US Navy (USN) Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213, ßBlack Lionsß) F-14D Tomcat fighter aircraft are catapulted from the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) flight deck while the carrier is underway in the Atlantic Ocean on a regularly scheduled deployment to conduct Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Red Sea

Two US Navy (USN) Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213, ßBlack Lions...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Javier Capella, Usn Release Status: Released to Public ... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Honor Guard detail stand at attention prior to rendering honors during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71), while underway on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Red Sea

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Honor Guard detail stand at atte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Javier Capella, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

US Navy (USN) Quartermaster Third Class (QM3) Carlos Rodriguez, Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship, USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50), plots the USS CARTER HALLs current position as it approaches the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Henry J. Kaiser Class Underway Replenishment Oiler, USNS RAPPAHANNOCK (T-AO 204) and the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4) for a connected replenishment (CONREP) in the Persian Gulf, while on a regularly scheduled deployment to conduct a Maritime Security Operation (MSO) in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Navy (USN) Quartermaster Third Class (QM3) Carlos Rodriguez, Harper...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael J. Sandberg, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A port side stern view of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), underway at sunset while on its maiden deployment conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf, in support of the global war on terrorism

A port side stern view of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Aaron Burden, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18 Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 22 (VFA-22) is directed into launch position on the flight deck aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). The REAGAN and embarked Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are on their maiden deployment conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf, while participating in the global war on terrorism

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18 Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Kathleen Gorby, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

A port side stern view showing the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class (Flight IIA) Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis), USS SHOUP (DDG 86) with Sailors manning the rails as the ship gets underway from the pier at Naval Station Everett, Washington, for a six-month deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and global war on terrorism

A port side stern view showing the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Everett State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Aramis Ramirez, Usn Release Status: Released t... More

Port side view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS CAPE ST. GEORGE (CG 71) underway at sunset in the Persian Gulf. The CAPE ST. GEORGE is currently serving as the flagship of Combined Task Force 58 (CTF-58) and is deployed as part of a routine rotation of US maritime forces in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM, as well as conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region

Port side view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Kathleen Gorby, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Aviation Machinist's Mate First Class (AD1) Jeffrey Humphrey connects power and sensor cables from an F414 turbofan, prior to propulsion plant tests on the fantail of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) are currently underway in the Pacific Ocean, on a six-month deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and the global war on terrorism

US Navy (USN) Aviation Machinist's Mate First Class (AD1) Jeffrey Hump...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN James R. Evans, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), Flight Deck Crew Members latch a cargo pendant to the bottom of a HH-60H Seahawk helicopter during Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) training. The REAGAN and embarked carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are currently conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf region, in support of the global war on terrorism

Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Car...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Kathleen Gorby, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Sergio Segura directs the USN Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC-72) craft, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5) as it enters the well deck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS PELELIU (LHA 5), during wet well operation. The PELELIU and Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3) are currently on deployment in the Persian Gulf, in support of the global war on terrorism and Maritime Security Operations (MSO)

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Sergio Segura directs the USN Landing Craft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Zack Baddor, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron 86 (VFA-86), launches from the flight deck of the USN Aircraft Carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65). The ENTERPRISE and embarked Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1) are currently deployed in the Persian Gulf as part of a routine rotation of US Maritime Forces in support of global war on terrorism as well as conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to the Sidewinders of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Marshall James, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

US Navy (USN) warships sail in formation during a sea power demonstration conducted while on deployment in support of the global war on terrorism and Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Pacific Ocean. Pictured foreground-to-background are the USN Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN (CG 57); the USN Arleigh Burke Class (Flight IIA) Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis) USS McCAMPBELL (DDG 85); and the USN Arleigh Burke Class (Flight II) Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis) USS DECATUR (DDG 73)

US Navy (USN) warships sail in formation during a sea power demonstrat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Kathleen Gorby, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

The Mubarak Peace Bridge is seen from the bridge of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) as the ship transit through the Suez Canal, Egypt (EGY). The IWO JIMA is currently conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region. Parked on the deck of the IWO JIMA are CH46 Sea Knight helicopters

The Mubarak Peace Bridge is seen from the bridge of the US Navy (USN) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Amanda M. Williams, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 2nd Class Mia N. Haynes, Damage Controlman (SW/AW) relays current standing of the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) during an at-sea fire party drill over a sound powered phone from Damage Control Central. The IWO JIMA deployed in the Mediterranean Sea supports Maritime Security Operations (MSO). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Christopher L. Clark) (Released)

US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 2nd Class Mia N. Haynes, Damage Controlman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Christopher L. Clark, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

060812-N-4856C-189 (Aug. 12, 2006)A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Combat Support 26 (HSC-26) takes off from the flight deck aboard the USN WASP Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) during a vertical replenishment with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) in the Mediterranean Sea. This mission is in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Seamen Christopher L. Clark (Released)

060812-N-4856C-189 (Aug. 12, 2006)A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Seahawk from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Christopher L. Clark, USN Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

U.S. Marines from Combat Cargo, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, hook up cargo nets of pallets to an MH-60S Nighthawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-28 to be transported to the USNS CONCORD (T-AFS 5) from USS BATAAN March 6, 2007. USS BATAAN received 39 pallets of supplies from USNS CONCORD (T-AFS 5) during a replenishment at sea. The BATAAN ESG is currently supporting maritime security operations (MSO) in the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command area of operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by GUNNERY SGT. Clark J. Schindler) (Released)

U.S. Marines from Combat Cargo, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, hook u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 3) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Major Command Shown: 26TH MEU Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Clark J. Schindler, USMC Release... More

A U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 147 (VFA-147, ("Argonauts") F/A-18C Hornet strike fighter aircraft launches from the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) flight deck to support Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Arabian Sea on May 18, 2007. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins) (Released)

A U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 147 (VFA-147, ("Argonauts") F/A-18...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Paul J. Perkins, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Capt. Dee L. Mewbourne, commanding officer of the aircraft

Capt. Dee L. Mewbourne, commanding officer of the aircraft

Capt. Dee L. Mewbourne, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, speaks with French navy Rear Adm. (Upper Half) Xavier Magne, former commanding officer of the French aircraft carrier Charles d... More

181120-N-UX013-2006 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 20, 2018) Sailors,

181120-N-UX013-2006 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 20, 2018) Sailors,

181120-N-UX013-2006 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 20, 2018) Sailors, assigned to the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), inspect a dhow as part of maritime security operations. Jason D... More

190611-N-MK090-1217 ARABIAN GULF (June 11, 2019) The

190611-N-MK090-1217 ARABIAN GULF (June 11, 2019) The

190611-N-MK090-1217 ARABIAN GULF (June 11, 2019) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul's (DDG 74) visit, board, search and seizure team pulls alongside a Bahraini dhow during routine marit... More

Sailors and Marines participate in a swim call aboard

Sailors and Marines participate in a swim call aboard

Sailors and Marines participate in a swim call aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde. Mesa Verde is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritim... More

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