1605024-N-SU278-127 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 24, 2016) –
1605024-N-SU278-127 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 24, 2016) – Operations Specialist 1st Class Zachary Smith, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), debarks a rigid-hull inflatable boat after cond... More
160903-N-SU278-057 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sep. 3, 2016) Seaman
160903-N-SU278-057 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sep. 3, 2016) Seaman Jeremy Parrot (left) and Seaman Joshua Tebo man the helm aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) while underway in the South China Sea... More
160615-N-SU278-1089 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 15, 2016) –
160615-N-SU278-1089 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 15, 2016) – The guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) fires it’s 5-inch gun at a targeting island during a joint-service targeting and bombing exercise with the... More
161102-N-SU278-176 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2016) Cmdr.
161102-N-SU278-176 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2016) Cmdr. Manuel Hernandez, commanding officer of guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), addresses Sailors assigned to Spruance and Helicopter Maritime Stri... More
161002-N-SU278-148 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 2, 2016) Sailors
161002-N-SU278-148 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 2, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) rig a span wire attaching Spruance to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo ship USNS W... More
160609-N-SU278-021 NAVAL BASE GUAM (Jun. 9, 2016) –
160609-N-SU278-021 NAVAL BASE GUAM (Jun. 9, 2016) – Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) sing and dance for a group of seniors at Saint Dominic’s Senior Care Home in Guam duri... More
160803-N-SU278-064 LOMBOK STRAITS (Aug. 3, 2016) Sailors
160803-N-SU278-064 LOMBOK STRAITS (Aug. 3, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) handle incoming mail during a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the Military Sealift Comman... More
1605023-N-SU278-856 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 22, 2016) –
1605023-N-SU278-856 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 22, 2016) – Master at Arms 1st Class Zach Coupe checks head space and timing on a M2HB .50 caliber machine gun during a live fire exercise aboard the guided-missile destro... More
160523-N-SU278-090 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 22, 2016) Cmdr.
160523-N-SU278-090 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 22, 2016) Cmdr. Manuel Hernandez, commanding officer aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) administers the oath of commission to Lt. j.g. Chase Dalton ... More
161014-N-SU278-041 South China Sea (Oct. 14, 2016)
161014-N-SU278-041 South China Sea (Oct. 14, 2016) Seaman Ibrahim Kaba and Petty Officers 2nd Class Michael Defries and Matthew Meridge, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), land an ... More
1605030-N-SU278-240 NAVAL BASE GUAM (May 30, 2016)
1605030-N-SU278-240 NAVAL BASE GUAM (May 30, 2016) – The guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) prepares to moor pierside, Naval Base Guam. Spruance, along with the guided-missile destroyers USS Momse... More
160429-N-SU278-459 PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 29, 2016) –
160429-N-SU278-459 PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 29, 2016) – The close-in weapon system (CIWS) test fires from aboard the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) during a weapons systems test.... More
160623-N-SU278-167 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jun. 23, 2016)
160623-N-SU278-167 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jun. 23, 2016) – Damage Control Fireman Marrion Roque fits a fire helmet onto Gas Turbine Engineer 3rd Class Trevor Bizzell during a damage control drill aboard the guided-mi... More
160718-N-SU278-081 DARWIN, Australia (July 18, 2016)
160718-N-SU278-081 DARWIN, Australia (July 18, 2016) Cmdr. Manuel Hernandez, commanding officer aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) addresses U.S. and Australian Sailors prior to a bilate... More
The Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS
The Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) prepares to moor pier side during a scheduled port visit in Nuku’ Alofa, Tonga, May 9, 2016. The port visit was conducted to enhance marit... More
160806-N-SU278-112 JAVA SEA (Aug. 6, 2016) Ships
160806-N-SU278-112 JAVA SEA (Aug. 6, 2016) Ships participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2016 steam in formation Aug. 6. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises betwe... More
160603-N-SU278-068 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 3, 2016) – A
160603-N-SU278-068 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 3, 2016) – A U.S. Coastguardsman assigned to Pacific Tactical Law Enforcement Teal (PACTACLET), Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) 108, a Palauan law enforcement official ... More
161017-N-SU278-060 South China Sea (Oct. 17, 2016)
161017-N-SU278-060 South China Sea (Oct. 17, 2016) From left, Ens. Garland Christopher, Petty Officer 3rd Class Yvonne Ocampo and Seaman Stephanie Shea, assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DD... More
160609-N-SU278-034 NAVAL BASE GUAM (Jun. 9, 2016) –
160609-N-SU278-034 NAVAL BASE GUAM (Jun. 9, 2016) – Machinist Mate 3rd Class Joquetta Coleman, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), helps feed a resident at Saint Dominic’s Senior Ca... More
161013-N-SU278-076 South China Sea (Oct. 13, 2016)
161013-N-SU278-076 South China Sea (Oct. 13, 2016) From left, the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fl... More
160708-N-SU278-083 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 8, 2016) –
160708-N-SU278-083 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 8, 2016) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Terrence Thompson (right) and Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Michael Defries control a MH-60R helicopter, assigned to the Maritime Stri... More
1605024-N-SU278-134 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 24, 2016) –
1605024-N-SU278-134 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 24, 2016) – Lt. James Lee, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), debarks a rigid-hull inflatable boat after conducting a boarding and inspection... More
1605025-N-SU278-900 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 25, 2016) –
1605025-N-SU278-900 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 25, 2016) – The guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) fires its Mark 45, 5” gun during a self defense live fire exercise. Spruance, along with the guided-missil... More
160705-N-SU278-301 Chang’I Naval Base, SINGAPORE (July
160705-N-SU278-301 Chang’I Naval Base, SINGAPORE (July 5, 2016) Cmdr. Manuel Hernandez (center), commanding officer aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) and Ens. Megan Ford speak to a Sing... More
161013-N-SU278-0121 South China Sea (Oct. 13, 2016)
161013-N-SU278-0121 South China Sea (Oct. 13, 2016) From left, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), the Military Sealift Command fleet oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193), the amphibious ... More
160811-N-SU278-063 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 11, 2016)
160811-N-SU278-063 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 11, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), fire an M240B machine gun during a live fire exercise. Spruance, along with the guided... More
160922-N-SU278-184 SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 22, 2016) Seaman
160922-N-SU278-184 SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 22, 2016) Seaman Stephanie Shea, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), steers the ship into port, Sasebo, Japan, Sept. 22, 2016. Spruance and t... More
161015-N-SU278-065 South China Sea (Oct. 15, 2016)
161015-N-SU278-065 South China Sea (Oct. 15, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Johnson, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), stands watch in Spruance’s combat information center ... More
1605030-N-SU278-242 NAVAL BASE GUAM (May 30, 2016)
1605030-N-SU278-242 NAVAL BASE GUAM (May 30, 2016) – The guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) prepares to moor pierside with the assistance of a tug boat, Naval Base Guam. Spruance, along with the g... More
160806-N-ZP608-501 JAVA SEA (Aug. 6, 2016) Two rigid
160806-N-ZP608-501 JAVA SEA (Aug. 6, 2016) Two rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIBs) conduct a personnel transfer from the guided-missile destroyer during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indones... More
1605017-N-SU278-295 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 17, 2016) –Coast
1605017-N-SU278-295 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 17, 2016) –Coast Guardsmen from Coast Guard District 14 Law Enforcement Detachment, attached to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), inspect a merchant fis... More
160730-N-SU278-153 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 30, 2016)
160730-N-SU278-153 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 30, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) assist an Australian Navy sailor up a Jacob’s ladder to board the guided-missile destroyer... More
160709-N-SU278-124 LOMBOK STRAITS (July 9, 2016) –
160709-N-SU278-124 LOMBOK STRAITS (July 9, 2016) – Gas Turbine Engineer Fireman Shelby Barkhouse simulates extinguishing a class charlie fire in an engineering space during a drill aboard the guided-missile des... More
160720-N-SU278-129 DARWIN, Australia (July 20, 2016)
160720-N-SU278-129 DARWIN, Australia (July 20, 2016) Cryptologic Technician Seaman Russell Pacheco mans the rails as the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) gets underway following a port call to Da... More
160919-N-SU278-041 EAST JAPAN SEA (Sept. 19, 2016)
160919-N-SU278-041 EAST JAPAN SEA (Sept. 19, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) perform maintenance checks on a Mark 36, Mod. 15 surface vessel torpedo tube while unde... More
160901-N-SU278-067 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sep. 1, 2016) (Left
160901-N-SU278-067 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sep. 1, 2016) (Left to right) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Terrence Thompson, Chief Boatswain’s Mate (sel.) Adam Rhoades and Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Michael Defries prepare ... More
161108-N-SU278-176 PEARL HARBOR (Nov. 8, 2016) Master
161108-N-SU278-176 PEARL HARBOR (Nov. 8, 2016) Master Chief Petty Officer Lucas Riojas (left), assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), and Richard Newman, a tiger aboard Spruance, rende... More
160729-N-SU278-037 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 29, 2016)
160729-N-SU278-037 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 29, 2016) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Rachel Fowler, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) prepares a dish for Sailors with birthdays in July... More
160729-N-SU278-062 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 29, 2016)
160729-N-SU278-062 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 29, 2016) Cmdr. Joshua Menzel, executive officer aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) serves Sailors with birthdays in July as part of the ship’s m... More
161102-N-SU278-175 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2016) Cmdr.
161102-N-SU278-175 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2016) Cmdr. Manuel Hernandez, commanding officer of guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), Cmdr. Tim Arbulu, executive officer, Lt. Cmdr. Scott French, office... More
160918-N-SU278-296 EAST JAPAN SEA (Sept. 18, 2016)
160918-N-SU278-296 EAST JAPAN SEA (Sept. 18, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), handle cargo during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet oil... More
161013-N-SU278-076 South China Sea (Oct. 13, 2016)
161013-N-SU278-076 South China Sea (Oct. 13, 2016) From left, the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fl... More
160811-N-SU278-052 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 11, 2016)
160811-N-SU278-052 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 11, 2016) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jacob Hathcote (left) and Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Ryan Jones, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), make r... More
160811-N-SU278-047 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 11, 2016)
160811-N-SU278-047 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 11, 2016) Chief Quartermaster (select) Robert Dressler, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), loads an M240B machine gun during a live fire ex... More
160623-N-SU278-326 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jun. 23, 2016)
160623-N-SU278-326 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jun. 23, 2016) – The guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) takes on cargo from the dry cargo ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) during a replenishment-at-sea, whil... More
160718-N-SU278-117 DARWIN, Australia (July 18, 2016)
160718-N-SU278-117 DARWIN, Australia (July 18, 2016) U.S. and Australian Sailors participate in a bilateral combat systems training exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) prior to a... More
160919-N-SU278-048 EAST JAPAN SEA (Sept. 19, 2016)
160919-N-SU278-048 EAST JAPAN SEA (Sept. 19, 2016) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Keith Oliver, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), performs maintenance checks on a Mark 36, Mod. 15 surf... More
161114-N-SU278-095 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 14, 2016) Sailors
161114-N-SU278-095 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 14, 2016) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) render honors as the ship returns to Naval Station San Diego Nov. 14 comp... More
161102-N-SU278-175 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2016) Cmdr.
161102-N-SU278-175 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2016) Cmdr. Manuel Hernandez, commanding officer aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), Cmdr. Tim Arbulu, executive officer aboard Spruance, Master... More
160812-N-SU278-129 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 12, 2016)
160812-N-SU278-129 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 12, 2016) Ens. Alexander Stanislav and Ens. Morgan Hample, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), monitor the ship’s approach during a replenis... More
160922-N-SU278-192 SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 22, 2016) Operations
160922-N-SU278-192 SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 22, 2016) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Taylor Hudson, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), monitors a radar display while pulling into port... More
160720-N-SU278-138 DARWIN, Australia (July 20, 2016)
160720-N-SU278-138 DARWIN, Australia (July 20, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) man a M2HB .50 caliber machine gun mount as the ship gets underway following a port c... More
161015-N-SU278-078 South China Sea (Oct. 15, 2016)
161015-N-SU278-078 South China Sea (Oct. 15, 2016) Petty Officer Second Class Dominic Kimmey, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), stands watch in Spruance’s combat information cente... More
161017-N-SU278-123 South China Sea (Oct. 17, 2016)
161017-N-SU278-123 South China Sea (Oct. 17, 2016) Ens. Michael Green stands bridge watch aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) during a transit of the South China Sea, Oct. 17, 2016. Sprua... More
160813-N-SU278-059 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 13, 2016)
160813-N-SU278-059 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 13, 2016) An MH-60R helicopter, assigned to the “Devilfish” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, launches from the flight deck aboard the guided-missile dest... More
160918-N-SU278-270 EAST JAPAN SEA (Sept. 18, 2016)
160918-N-SU278-270 EAST JAPAN SEA (Sept. 18, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) look on as the ship pulls alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet oiler USNS Richa... More
160723-N-SU278-275 INDIAN OCEAN (July 23, 2016) Sailors
160723-N-SU278-275 INDIAN OCEAN (July 23, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) participate in a damage control drill. Spruance, along with the guided-missile destroyers ... More
160903-N-SU278-119 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sep. 3, 2016) An
160903-N-SU278-119 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sep. 3, 2016) An MH-60R helicopter, assigned to the “Devilfish” detachment of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, lands on the flight deck aboard the guided-missile... More
160429-N-SU278-525 PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 29, 2016) –
160429-N-SU278-525 PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 29, 2016) – The close-in weapon system (CIWS) test fires from aboard the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) during a weapons systems test.... More
160615-N-SU278-572 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 15, 2016) –
160615-N-SU278-572 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 15, 2016) – The guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) steams in the Pacific while a B-52 bombers, assigned to the U.S. Air Force 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron... More
160804-N-SU278-220 LOMBOK STRAITS (Aug. 4, 2016) Cmdr.
160804-N-SU278-220 LOMBOK STRAITS (Aug. 4, 2016) Cmdr. Manuel Hernandez, commanding officer aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), greets Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) Sailors aboard Spruance du... More
160806-N-SU278-830 JAVA SEA (Aug. 6, 2016) Ships
160806-N-SU278-830 JAVA SEA (Aug. 6, 2016) Ships participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2016 maneuver into formation Aug. 6. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises ... More
160806-N-ZP608-501 JAVA SEA (Aug. 6, 2016) Two rigid
160806-N-ZP608-501 JAVA SEA (Aug. 6, 2016) Two rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIBs) conduct a personnel transfer from the guided-missile destroyer during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indones... More
160614-N-SU278-520 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 14, 2016) –
160614-N-SU278-520 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 14, 2016) – Boatswain’s Mates 2nd Class Anthony Rodriguez and Daniel Erb, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), monitor an MH-60R helicopter, as... More
161027-N-SU278-201 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2016) The
161027-N-SU278-201 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2016) The guided-missile destroyers USS Spruance (DDG 111), front, and USS Decatur (DDG 73) and the Military Sealift Command fleet oiler USNS Carl Brashear (T-AO 7) st... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 14, 2016) – Boatswain’s Mates 2nd
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 14, 2016) – Boatswain’s Mates 2nd Class Anthony Rodriguez and Daniel Erb, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), attach a cargo hook to an MH-60R helicopter, assign... More
160614-N-SU278-673 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 14, 2016) –
160614-N-SU278-673 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 14, 2016) – An MH-60R helicopter, assigned to Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, performs a vertical replenishment practice exercise on the forecastle aboard the guided-mi... More
160926-N-SU278-012 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA
160926-N-SU278-012 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 26, 2016) Republic of Korean ships Seoae Ryusungryong (DDG 993), Yul Gok Yii (DDG 992), Kang Gam Chan (DDH 979) and the U.S. Arleigh Burke-class gui... More
160803-N-SU278-064 LOMBOK STRAITS (Aug. 3, 2016) Sailors
160803-N-SU278-064 LOMBOK STRAITS (Aug. 3, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) conduct a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the Military Sealift Command fleet oiler USNS M... More
160926-N-SU278-055 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA
160926-N-SU278-055 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 26, 2016) Republic of Korean ships Seoae Ryusungryong (DDG 993), Yul Gok Yii (DDG 992), Kang Gam Chan (DDH 979) and the U.S. Arleigh Burke-class gui... More
160821-N-SU278-034 SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 21, 2016) The
160821-N-SU278-034 SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 21, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) departs Sasebo, Japan, Aug. 19, 2016, following a scheduled port call. Spruance, along with the guided-missil... More
160702-N-SU278-176 CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (July
160702-N-SU278-176 CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (July 2, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) man the rails while a Singaporean tugboat guides Spruance into its berth pi... More
160829-N-SU278-042 SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 29, 2016) Sailors
160829-N-SU278-042 SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 29, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) take part in a community relations event at a youth center while in port Sasebo, Japan Au... More
160615-N-SU278-094 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 15, 2016) –
160615-N-SU278-094 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 15, 2016) – The guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) steams in the Pacific while two B-52 bombers, assigned to the U.S. Air Force 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadr... More
161114-N-SU278-095 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 14, 2016) VADM Nora
161114-N-SU278-095 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 14, 2016) VADM Nora Tyson, Commander U.S. 3rd Fleet, boards the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) after the ship returned to its homeport San... More
160509-N-SU278-060 NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (May 9, 2016)
160509-N-SU278-060 NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (May 9, 2016) – The Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) prepares to moor pierside during a scheduled port visit. The port visit is being cond... More
1605024-N-SU278-119 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 24, 2016) –
1605024-N-SU278-119 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 24, 2016) – U.S. Coast Guardsmen from Coast Guard Pacific Tactical Law Enforcement Team (PACTACLET), Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) 108 and Sailors assigned to the gui... More
161017-N-SU278-058 South China Sea (Oct. 17, 2016)
161017-N-SU278-058 South China Sea (Oct. 17, 2016) The guided missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73), right, pulls into position behind the Military Sealift Command USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) during a repleni... More
160902-N-SU278-109 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sep. 1, 2016) An
160902-N-SU278-109 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sep. 1, 2016) An MH-60R helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, launches from the flight deck aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (... More
161017-N-SU278-063 South China Sea (Oct. 17, 2016)
161017-N-SU278-063 South China Sea (Oct. 17, 2016) Cmdr. Manuel Hernandez, commanding officer aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), waves to the Military Sealift Command USNS Matthew Perry... More
160812-N-SU278-131 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 12, 2016)
160812-N-SU278-131 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 12, 2016) Cmdr. Manuel Hernandez, commanding officer aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), and Ens. Robert Graves monitor the ship’s approach durin... More
1605013-N-SU278-034 SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2016)
1605013-N-SU278-034 SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2016) – Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jacob Haltom (left) and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Damien Guntrer, assigned to the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer ... More
160919-N-SU278-045 EAST JAPAN SEA (Sept. 19, 2016)
160919-N-SU278-045 EAST JAPAN SEA (Sept. 19, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) perform maintenance checks on a Mark 36, Mod. 15 surface vessel torpedo tube while unde... More
160926-N-SU278-033 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA
160926-N-SU278-033 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 26, 2016) A Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) submarine maneuvers during a combined maritime operation in the waters East of the Korean Peninsula. Sprua... More
160609-N-SU278-008 NAVAL BASE GUAM (Jun. 9, 2016) –
160609-N-SU278-008 NAVAL BASE GUAM (Jun. 9, 2016) – Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Brian Bruni, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), paints the ship’s anchor during a scheduled port call... More
160429-N-SU278-493 PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 29, 2016) –
160429-N-SU278-493 PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 29, 2016) – The close-in weapon system (CIWS) test fires from aboard the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) during a weapons systems test.... More
160603-N-SU278-064 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 3, 2016) – A
160603-N-SU278-064 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 3, 2016) – A U.S. Coastguardsman assigned to Pacific Tactical Law Enforcement Teal (PACTACLET), Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) 108, a Palauan law enforcement official ... More
160609-N-SU278-036 NAVAL BASE GUAM (Jun. 9, 2016) –
160609-N-SU278-036 NAVAL BASE GUAM (Jun. 9, 2016) – Machinist Mate 3rd Class Joquetta Coleman, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), helps feed a resident at Saint Dominic’s Senior Ca... More
160509-N-SU278-016 NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (May 9, 2016)
160509-N-SU278-016 NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (May 9, 2016) – The Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) prepares to moor pierside during a scheduled port visit. The port visit is being cond... More
160614-N-SU278-798 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 14, 2016) –
160614-N-SU278-798 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 14, 2016) – An MH-60R helicopter, assigned to Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, performs a vertical replenishment practice exercise on the flight deck aboard the guided-m... More
1605024-N-SU278-137 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 24, 2016) –
1605024-N-SU278-137 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 24, 2016) – Interior Communications Technician 1st Class Robert Taylor, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), debarks a rigid-hull inflatable bo... More
160702-N-SU278-206 CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (July
160702-N-SU278-206 CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (July 2, 2016) Cryptologic Technician Seaman Russell Pachecco, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), heaves a mooring line to the pier.... More
160901-N-SU278-100 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sep. 1, 2016) An
160901-N-SU278-100 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sep. 1, 2016) An MH-60R helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, launches from the flight deck aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (... More
160920-N-SU278-087 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA
160920-N-SU278-087 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 20, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) conduct a fire drill while underway in the East Japan Sea. Spruanc... More
160623-N-SU278-203 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jun. 23, 2016)
160623-N-SU278-203 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jun. 23, 2016) – Ens. Alexander Stanislav, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) takes a range to the dry cargo ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4),... More
160903-N-SU278-107 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sep. 3, 2016) Two
160903-N-SU278-107 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sep. 3, 2016) Two MH-60R helicopters, assigned to the “Warbirds” and “Devilfish” detachments of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, fly in formation near the guided... More
160829-N-SU278-035 SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 29, 2016) Sailors
160829-N-SU278-035 SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 29, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) pose with children following a community relations event at a youth center while in port ... More
1605010-N-SU278-467 NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (May 10, 2016)
1605010-N-SU278-467 NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (May 10, 2016) – Deputy Chief of Mission, for the Embassy of the United States in Fiji Ambassador Doug Sonnek departs the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS S... More
160727-N-SU278-033 AT SEA (July 27, 2016) - Ships from
160727-N-SU278-033 AT SEA (July 27, 2016) - Ships from the U.S. Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) steam in formation at the conclusion of the at-sea phase of the 22nd annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness... More
160806-N-SU278-172 JAVA SEA (Aug. 6, 2016) Ships
160806-N-SU278-172 JAVA SEA (Aug. 6, 2016) Ships participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2016 steam in formation Aug. 6. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises betwe... More