MAYPORT, Fla. (Apr. 26, 2016) – U.S. Naval Forces
MAYPORT, Fla. (Apr. 26, 2016) – U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/4th Fleet staff listen to Rear Adm. Walter Bombarda, Operations Deputy, Naval Operations Command of the Brazilian Navy, as he delivers opening... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Apr. 26, 2016) – Rear Adm. George W.
MAYPORT, Fla. (Apr. 26, 2016) – Rear Adm. George W. Ballance, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, receives a gift from Rear Adm. Walter Bombarda while visiting Naval Station Mayport f... More
150813-N-PQ607-020 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Aug. 13,
150813-N-PQ607-020 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Aug. 13, 2015) - Sailors attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), prepare to man the rails as the ship arrives in Busan. Blue Ridge is curren... More
151215-N-PQ607-117 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 15, 2015)
151215-N-PQ607-117 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 15, 2015) - Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Nicholas Magarelli, attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), performs maintenance on a 1 1/2" gate valve f... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2017) - Deputy Commander, U.S.
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2017) - Deputy Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, Rear Adm. Linda Wackerman is shown the aft missile deck, by USS Chafee (DDG 90) Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Bri... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 29, 2016) – Information Systems
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 29, 2016) – Information Systems Technician 1st Class Dinel Mesadieu, assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, inputs various codes to the AN/PRC-117G tactical radio whi... More
Damage control training team members instruct the crash
Damage control training team members instruct the crash and salvage team during a helicopter crash firefighting drill aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communi... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 12, 2017) – Naval Aircrewman (Operator)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 12, 2017) – Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 3rd Class Josh Wyrsch, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, looks out of the observer window contributing to the search and rescue efforts for the Rep... More
BOGOTA, Colombia (April 5, 2018) - Key leadership from
BOGOTA, Colombia (April 5, 2018) - Key leadership from the U.S. military and Colombian navy listen to speakers during the annual Maritime Staff Talks (MST) held in Bogota. MST's with partner nations suppor tthe... More
CARTAGENA, Colombia (Sept. 7, 2018) - Colombian marine
CARTAGENA, Colombia (Sept. 7, 2018) - Colombian marine Lt. Col. Juan Gongora gives a brief to members of the multinational UNITAS LIX white cell covering the amphibious beach landing training scenario. The annu... More
Damage control training team members instruct the crash
Damage control training team members instruct the crash and salvage team to carry an injured sailor during a helicopter crash firefighting drill aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S.... More
CARTAGENA, Colombia (Sept. 8, 2018) - U.S. and Colombian
CARTAGENA, Colombia (Sept. 8, 2018) - U.S. and Colombian forces conduct fast rope exercises from an Army UH-60L helicopter, this training exercise is in conjunction with UNITAS LIX. The annual international mar... More
Sailors participate in a helicopter crash firefighting
Sailors participate in a helicopter crash firefighting drill aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Hendricks)
Gunners Mate Seaman Tanner Tome, right, and Gunners
Gunners Mate Seaman Tanner Tome, right, and Gunners Mate Seaman Andrew Hettinger, right, man a .50-caliber machine gun as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Busan, Republic of Korea. Blu... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 25, 2019) - Adm. Craig Faller,
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 25, 2019) - Adm. Craig Faller, commander, U.S. Southern Command, greets Chilean navy leadership during a pre-sail brief as part of UNITAS LX. The pre-sail aboard CNS Almirante Williams (... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (July 2, 2019) - Commander, U.S.
VALPARAISO, Chile (July 2, 2019) - Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, Rear Adm. Donald Gabrielson listens to a brief given by Chilean Cmdr. Matias Sifon at the Sistema Nacional de Alr... More
170716-N-PQ607-043 LIMA, Peru (July 16, 2917) - U.S.
170716-N-PQ607-043 LIMA, Peru (July 16, 2917) - U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Kip Hutchinson, center right, and U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Enforcement Specialist 2nd Class Juan Leon conduct a maritime law enforcement sym... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 09, 2017) – Colombian navy Rear
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 09, 2017) – Colombian navy Rear Adm. Vasquez Villegas, Combined Maritime Forces Component Command (CFMCC) commander, delivers opening remarks to the 17 partner nation participants of the CFM... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 23, 2019) - The Arleigh Burke-class
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 23, 2019) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) conducts a sea and anchor evolution while pulling into Valparaiso, Chile. The ship is deployed t... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Apr. 05, 2017) – Argentine Rear Adm.
MAYPORT, Fla. (Apr. 05, 2017) – Argentine Rear Adm. Luis Mazzeo gives closing remarks, concluding Maritime Staff Talks with the Argentine navy that took place over the span of three days from Apr. 3-5. (U.S. Na... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug 12, 2016) – U.S. Naval Station Mayport
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug 12, 2016) – U.S. Naval Station Mayport Color Guard parades the colors as the National Anthem plays during the U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet change of command ceremony. (U.... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 25, 2019) - (left to right)
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 25, 2019) - (left to right) Rear. Adm. Yerko Marcic Conley, Chilean fleet commander, Adm. Craig Faller, commander, U.S. Southern Command, and Vice Adm. Marcelo Gomez Garcia, Chilean comm... More
150902-N-PQ607-244 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 2, 2015)
150902-N-PQ607-244 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 2, 2015) - Lt. Adam Hudson, attached to the embarked staff aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), is greeted by his wife and daughter on the pier i... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Apr. 05, 2017) – Commander, U.S. Naval
MAYPORT, Fla. (Apr. 05, 2017) – Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet Rear Adm. Sean Buck gives closing remarks, concluding Maritime Staff Talks with the Argentine navy that took place ov... More
150621-N-PQ607-126 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (June 21, 2015)
150621-N-PQ607-126 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (June 21, 2015) - Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Jesse Maciel, attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), shoots a shot line onto the pier as the ship moors i... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 02, 2016) – The Cyclone-class Patrol
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 02, 2016) – The Cyclone-class Patrol Coastal USS Shamal (PC 13) returns to homeport U.S. Naval Station Mayport after a 62 day deployment to the 4th Fleet area of responsibility where they co... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug 12, 2016) – U.S. Naval Station Mayport
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug 12, 2016) – U.S. Naval Station Mayport Color Guard parades the colors as the National Anthem plays during the U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet change of command ceremony. (U.... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Jun. 20, 2016) – Members of the PANAMAX
MAYPORT, Fla. (Jun. 20, 2016) – Members of the PANAMAX 2016 Combined Forces Maritime Component listen to Rear Adm. George W. Ballance, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/Commander, U.S. 4th Fleet, as... More
Navigator Lt. j.g. John Money explains components of
Navigator Lt. j.g. John Money explains components of the bridge to Hong Kong media representatives during a tour aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) after its arrival in Hong Kong for a port ... More
Sailors from U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge
Sailors from U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and the Philippine navy listen to retired U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Bert Caloud, superintendent at the American Manila Cemetery and Memorial, talk about ... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2016) – Brazilian Niteroi-class
MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2016) – Brazilian Niteroi-class Training Frigate Brasil (U 27) Commanding Officer Capt. Jose Canela, center, shows Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, Rear Adm.... More
180315-N-PQ607-0209, US Navy Photogrpah
PUERTO BELGRANDO, Argentina (Mar. 14, 2018) - Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, Rear Adm. Sean Buck, left, and Argentine Acting Commander of Training Readiness, Rear Adm. Rafael Prie... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 24, 2019) - Capt. Thomas Myers,
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 24, 2019) - Capt. Thomas Myers, deputy commodore, Destroyer Squadron 40, provides remarks to participating partner nation leadership during the opening ceremony for exercise UNITAS LX. U... More
150902-N-PQ607-035 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 2, 2015)
150902-N-PQ607-035 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 2, 2015) - Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class John Sutcliffe, left, and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Mark Garcia, both attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC... More
151006-N-PQ607-061 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 6, 2015) -
151006-N-PQ607-061 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 6, 2015) - Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liz Dunagan, attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), demonstrates how to perform a valve main... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 12, 2017) – Lt. Sean Buckely,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 12, 2017) – Lt. Sean Buckely, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, searches on station for the Republic of Korea vessel Stellar Daisy as part of the search and rescue efforts. (U.S. Navy pho... More
COMALAPA, El Salvador (June 26, 2017) – Command Security
COMALAPA, El Salvador (June 26, 2017) – Command Security Location (CSL) Comalapa hosts an open house for local residents and military members to attend. The open house is an annual event that welcomed over 300 ... More
CARTAGENA, Colombia (Nov. 5, 2018) - Lt. j.g. Steven
CARTAGENA, Colombia (Nov. 5, 2018) - Lt. j.g. Steven Mcintyre, assigned to Ptrol Squadron (VP) 16, takes notes from the flight station of a maritime patrol aircraft P-8A Poseidon during a tri-lateral submarine ... More
190219-N-ZW825-0063 NOVA ALIANCA, Brazil (Feb. 19,
190219-N-ZW825-0063 NOVA ALIANCA, Brazil (Feb. 19, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. John Roman examines a patient during a medical clinic in Nova Alianca, Brazil, Feb. 19. The visit marks the fourth stop of a month-long mission... More
151020-N-PQ607-092 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 20, 2015)
151020-N-PQ607-092 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 20, 2015) - Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Danielle Belliveau, attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), conducts repairs on the mai... More
170721-N-PQ607-381 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2017) -
170721-N-PQ607-381 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2017) - USS Chafee (DDG 90) shoots the Mk 45 Mod 4, 5-inch/62-caliber lightweight gun while participating in a sinking exercise (SINKEX) of a decommissioned Peruvian v... More
CARTAGENA, Colombia (Sept. 7, 2018) - Members of the
CARTAGENA, Colombia (Sept. 7, 2018) - Members of the multinational UNITAS LIX exercise work together during pre-exercise planning and coordination for exercise events. The annual international maritime exercise... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 27, 2019) - The Colombian frigate
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 27, 2019) - The Colombian frigate ARC Indipendiente (FM-54) gets underway from Valparaiso to begin the at-sea portion of UNTIAS LX with 10 other warships from participating partner natio... More
170716-N-PQ607-059 LIMA, Peru (July 16, 2917) - U.S.
170716-N-PQ607-059 LIMA, Peru (July 16, 2917) - U.S. Coast Guard Ens Joaquin Reyes conducts a maritime law enforcement symposium with UNITAS partner nation participants from Mexico, Peru, Honduras and Chile onb... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2017) – Colombian navy Rear
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2017) – Colombian navy Rear Adm. Villegas Vasquez, Combined Force maritime Component Command (CFMCC) commander for PANAMAX 2017, addresses key leadership for the CFMCC during the command... More
150819-N-PQ607-250 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Aug. 19,
150819-N-PQ607-250 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Aug. 19, 2015) - Naval Air Crewmen 3rd Class Samuel Campbell, attached to the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12, aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagsh... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Jun. 29, 2016) – Naval Surface Squadron
MAYPORT, Fla. (Jun. 29, 2016) – Naval Surface Squadron 14 Commodore Capt. Glen Kuffel, left, and Naval Station Commanding Officer Capt. Wesley McCall, right, pose for a photo after the ceremonial breaking of t... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2017) - Deputy Commander, U.S.
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2017) - Deputy Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, Rear Adm. Linda Wackerman is given a command ball cap as a gift during a tour aboard USS Chafee (DDG 90) by C... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug 12, 2016) – Rear Adm. George W.
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug 12, 2016) – Rear Adm. George W. Ballance, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, left is given the U.S. Navy admiral flag by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th... More
160812-N-PQ607-139 MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug 12, 2016) Rear.
160812-N-PQ607-139 MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug 12, 2016) Rear. Adm. George W. Ballance, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet reads his Bureau of Personnel (BUPERS) orders, relieving him of comman... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug 12, 2016) – Adm. Kurt Tidd, commander,
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug 12, 2016) – Adm. Kurt Tidd, commander, Southern Command, gives a speech as the presiding officer for the U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet change of command ceremony held at U... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2016) – The Brazilian Niteroi-class
MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2016) – The Brazilian Niteroi-class Training Frigate Brasil (U 27) passes through the Entrance Channel prior to biegn moored pierside at Naval Staion Mayport (NAVSTA). The BRasil is cond... More
150808-N-PQ607-193 SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 8, 2015) - Sailors
150808-N-PQ607-193 SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 8, 2015) - Sailors attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), shake hands with team members from the Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo basketball te... More
COMALAPA, El Salvador (June 26, 2017) – Command Security
COMALAPA, El Salvador (June 26, 2017) – Command Security Location (CSL) Comalapa hosts an open house for local residents and military members to attend. The open house is an annual event that welcomed over 300 ... More
CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2017) – Personnel assigned
CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2017) – Personnel assigned to the Cyclone-class patrol coastal USS Zephyr (PC 8) intercepted a small boat carrying 35 bales, approximately 700-1050 kg of cocaine while on a routine patro... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (July 3, 2019) - Deputy Commodore,
VALPARAISO, Chile (July 3, 2019) - Deputy Commodore, Destroyer Squadron 40, Capt. Thomas Myers delivers closing remarks at the closing ceremony for the annual exercise UNITAS LX. UNITAS, Latin for ‘unity,’ is t... More
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Kenneth Acosta presents
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Kenneth Acosta presents refueling station two on the port-side sponson to Senior Inspector Cmdr. David Tarwater of the Inspection and Survey for examination aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flag... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Oct. 13, 2017) – U.S. Naval Forces Southern
MAYPORT, Fla. (Oct. 13, 2017) – U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet (USNAVSO/FOURTHFLT) celebrates the U.S. Navy's 242nd birthday with personnel from Navy Region Southeast Band and the color guard... More
CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2017) – Personnel assigned
CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2017) – Personnel assigned to the Cyclone-class patrol coastal USS Zephyr (PC 8) intercepted a small boat carrying 35 bales, approximately 700-1050 kg of cocaine while on a routine patro... More
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (June 4, 2018) - Commander, U.S.
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (June 4, 2018) - Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, Rear Adm. Sean Buck delivers opening remarks during maritime staff talks (MST) with representatives from the Pe... More
CARTAGENA, Colombia (Sept. 3, 2018) - Lt. Carmen Davis,
CARTAGENA, Colombia (Sept. 3, 2018) - Lt. Carmen Davis, U.S. 4th Fleet medical planner, hands out candy to local children during a community relations (COMREL) event at Gimnasio Cristiano de Bocachica children’... More
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (May 15, 2019) - Colombian Vice
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (May 15, 2019) - Colombian Vice Adm. Gabriel Perez delivers opening remarks to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, Rear Adm. Sean Buck and staffs from both naval de... More
Adm. Samuel Locklear, commander of U.S. Pacific Command,
Adm. Samuel Locklear, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, is greeted by Capt. Daniel Grieco, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), during his visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass ... More
170716-N-PQ607-010 LIMA, Peru (July 16, 2917) - U.S.
170716-N-PQ607-010 LIMA, Peru (July 16, 2917) - U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Andrew Ray conducts a maritime law enforcement symposium with UNITAS partner nation participants from Mexico, Peru, Honduras and Chile. UNITA... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Sep. 6, 2017) –Cryptologic Technician
MAYPORT, Fla. (Sep. 6, 2017) –Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Class Jennifer Ripslinger, left, and Logistics Specialist 1st Class Vincent Miller, both assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. ... More
CARTAGENA, Colombia (Sept. 3, 2018) - Lt. Carmen Davis,
CARTAGENA, Colombia (Sept. 3, 2018) - Lt. Carmen Davis, U.S. 4th Fleet medical planner, hands out candy to local children during a community relations (COMREL) event at Gimnasio Cristiano de Bocachica children’... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 25, 2019) - Adm. Craig Faller,
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 25, 2019) - Adm. Craig Faller, commander, U.S. Southern Command, gives remarks during a pre-sail brief for UNITAS LX in Valparaiso, Chile. The pre-sail brief was held aboard CNS Almirant... More
150902-N-PQ607-218 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 2, 2015)
150902-N-PQ607-218 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 2, 2015) - Family and friends of Sailors attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) wait on the pier as the ship arrives in Yokosuka. Blue Ridge re... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 29, 2016) – Information Systems
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 29, 2016) – Information Systems Technician 1st Class Dinel Mesadieu, assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, adjusts the ultra-high frequency satellite communication (... More
COMALAPA, El Salvador (June 26, 2017) – U.S. and Salvadoran
COMALAPA, El Salvador (June 26, 2017) – U.S. and Salvadoran officers salute during the U.S. and Salvadoran national anthems at open house hosted by Command Security Location (CSL) Comalapa for local residents a... More
170716-N-PQ607-049 LIMA, Peru (July 16, 2917) - U.S.
170716-N-PQ607-049 LIMA, Peru (July 16, 2917) - U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Enforcement Specialist 2nd Class Juan Leon conducts a maritime law enforcement symposium with UNITAS partner nation participants from Me... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (July 3, 2019) - Commander, U.S.
VALPARAISO, Chile (July 3, 2019) - Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, Rear Adm. Donald Gabrielson delivers closing remarks at the closing ceremony for the annual exercise UNITAS LX. U... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Jul. 7, 2016) – Rear Adm. George W.
MAYPORT, Fla. (Jul. 7, 2016) – Rear Adm. George W. Ballance, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, gives opening remarks during a welcoming ceremony for the Japanese Maritime Self Defens... More
CABANAS, El Salvador (Aug. 31, 2016) - U.S. Navy Lt.
CABANAS, El Salvador (Aug. 31, 2016) - U.S. Navy Lt. Chris Johnroe, an environmental health officer assigned to Naval Environmental Preventive Medicine Unit 2, asks a group of El Salvadorian medical personnel a... More
CARTAGENA, Colombia (Sept. 3, 2018) - Chief Gunner's
CARTAGENA, Colombia (Sept. 3, 2018) - Chief Gunner's Mate Merle Albright, assigned to U.S. 4th Fleet, prepares to help a student at Gimnasio Cristiano de Bocachica children’s school open his lunch during a comm... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Jul. 7, 2016) – Rear Adm. George W.
MAYPORT, Fla. (Jul. 7, 2016) – Rear Adm. George W. Ballance, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, left, gives remarks during a media availability for the Japanese Maritime Self Defense ... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug 12, 2016) – U.S. Naval Station Mayport
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug 12, 2016) – U.S. Naval Station Mayport Color Guard parades the colors as the National Anthem plays during the U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet change of command ceremony. (U.... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug 12, 2016) – Rear Adm. George Ballance
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug 12, 2016) – Rear Adm. George Ballance and his wife and son are "bonged" ashore for the final time during the U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet change of command ceremony held ... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Jun. 20, 2016) – Rear Adm. George W.
MAYPORT, Fla. (Jun. 20, 2016) – Rear Adm. George W. Ballance, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/Commander, U.S. 4th Fleet, far right, delivers opening remarks to the PANAMAX 2016 Combined Forces Mar... More
Yeoman 1st Class Lewis Thomas, an embarked 7th Fleet
Yeoman 1st Class Lewis Thomas, an embarked 7th Fleet staff sailor, takes the Navy-wide chief petty officers advancement exam on the mess decks aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). The written... More
Sailors rush to secure an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter
Sailors rush to secure an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter as it lands on the fight deck of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is on patrol in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region with embarked staf... More
Quartermaster 3rd Class Korey Booker raises the National
Quartermaster 3rd Class Korey Booker raises the National Ensign as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) shifts colors to get underway after a port visit in Busan. Blue Ridge port visits strengthen po... More
170516-N-PQ607-019 - A group of people sitting at tables in a room
MAYPORT, Fla. (May 16, 2017) – Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet Rear Adm. Sean Buck hosts the Commandant of the Colombian coast guard, Rear Adm. Andres Vasquez Villegas, and other se... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Dec. 10, 2018) - Rear Adm. Sean Buck,
MAYPORT, Fla. (Dec. 10, 2018) - Rear Adm. Sean Buck, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet U.S. Southern Command, delivers opening remarks during the annual Maritime Sychronization Conf... More
Yeoman 1st Class John Sahuaraura, an embarked 7th Fleet
Yeoman 1st Class John Sahuaraura, an embarked 7th Fleet staff sailor, takes the Navy-wide chief petty officers advancement exam on the mess decks aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). The writ... More
BOGOTA, Colombia (April 5, 2018) - Members from the
BOGOTA, Colombia (April 5, 2018) - Members from the U.S. and Colombian militaries stand at attention while singing the national anthems of the U.S. and Colombia during the opening ceremony of annual Maritime St... More
150924-N-PQ607-027 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 24, 2015)
150924-N-PQ607-027 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 24, 2015) - Fireman Michael Sandersmith, left, and Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Daniel Campbell, right, both attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 1... More
151020-N-PQ607-037 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 20, 2015)
151020-N-PQ607-037 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 20, 2015) - Sailors attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) conduct repairs to the starboard bow of the ship. Blue Ridge is currently moored at C... More
170719-N-PQ607-097 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2017) Aviation
170719-N-PQ607-097 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2017) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Jesse Stinnett, assigned to Helicopter Submarine Maritime (HSM) 47 Detachment 4 "Players", conducts a pre-flight check on ... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Sep. 6, 2017) – Command Master Chief
MAYPORT, Fla. (Sep. 6, 2017) – Command Master Chief Johannes Gonzales, left, and Logistics Specialist 1st Class Jesus Manriquez, both assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet (USNAVSO/FOURT... More
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 10, 2017) – Commander, U.S.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 10, 2017) – Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet Rear Adm. Sean Buck, left, and Colombian navy Rear Adm. Villegas Vasquez, the Combined Force Maritime component ... More
CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2017) – Personnel assigned
CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2017) – Personnel assigned to the Cyclone-class patrol coastal USS Zephyr (PC 8) intercepted a small boat carrying 35 bales, approximately 700-1050 kg of cocaine while on a routine patro... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (June 1, 2018) - Commander, U.S. Naval
MAYPORT, Fla. (June 1, 2018) - Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, Rear Adm. Sean Buck speaks at the U.S. 4th Fleet 10th Anniversary Symposium as a panel member along with other U.S. a... More
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (Apr. 11, 2019) - U.S. 4th Fleet
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (Apr. 11, 2019) - U.S. 4th Fleet staff hosts Maritime Staff Talks (MSTs) for Argentine naval delegation in St. Augustine, Apr. 9-11. MSTs support the U.S. Global strategy by building and str... More
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (May 17, 2019) - Commander, U.S.
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (May 17, 2019) - Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, Rear Adm. Sean Buck, left, and Colombian Commander of Naval Operations, Vice Adm. Gabriel Perez, right, sign th... More
150819-N-PQ607-024 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Aug. 19,
150819-N-PQ607-024 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Aug. 19, 2015) - Senior Chief Naval Air Crewmen Douglas Swift, attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), spikes a ball while participating in ... More
CONCHAGUA, El Salvador (Aug. 28, 2016) – Builder Third
CONCHAGUA, El Salvador (Aug. 28, 2016) – Builder Third Class Carlos Romo, assigned to Navy Mobile Construction Battalion 133 (NMCB 133), muds drywall around a window frame. NMCB 133 is in Conchagua, El Salvador... More
170722-N-PQ607-152 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 22, 2017) -
170722-N-PQ607-152 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 22, 2017) - Fire Controlman 3rd Class Aubrey Henderson, assigned to USS Chafee (DDG 90), climbs down the pilot's ladder into a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during boa... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 16, 2017) – Deputy Commander, U.S.
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 16, 2017) – Deputy Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet Rear Adm. Linda Wackerman gives closing remarks after concluding PANAMAX 2017. PANAMAX is a U.S.-sponsored, mu... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Jun. 29, 2016) – Rear Adm. George W.
MAYPORT, Fla. (Jun. 29, 2016) – Rear Adm. George W. Ballance, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, left, and Rear Adm. Hidetoshi Iwasaki, Commander, Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forc... More