Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1
Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 perform unmanned underwater vehicle maintenance during operations at sea. CTG 56.1 promotes mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage div... More
Royal Navy Divers, assigned to HMS Atherstone Clearance
Royal Navy Divers, assigned to HMS Atherstone Clearance Diving Element and Royal Navy Fleet Diving Unit 3, conduct a dive casualty recovery drill during United States/United Kingdom Mine Countermeasures Exercis... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Piotr
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Piotr Dlugolecki, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1, dives to recover inert training mines while embarked aboard mine countermeasures ship US... More
A rigid hull inflatable boat rests in a stern gate
A rigid hull inflatable boat rests in a stern gate launch and recovery trailer aboard Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) during the United States and United Kingdom Mine Countermeasure... More
Navy Diver 1st Class Walter Dishongh, left, passes
Navy Diver 1st Class Walter Dishongh, left, passes a buoy to Navy Diver 3rd Class Joe Ziemba, both assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 after completing a dive to to set up the assessment and ide... More
Able Seaman Diver Chris Cowan, bottom, and Able Seaman
Able Seaman Diver Chris Cowan, bottom, and Able Seaman Diver Thomas Long assigned to Her Majesty's Ship Atherstone Clearance Diving Element, prepare to leave surface during diving operations in support of Unite... More
U.S. vessel Maran Castor participates in exercise Lucky
U.S. vessel Maran Castor participates in exercise Lucky Mariner 13. Lucky Mariner is an annual U.S. Navy, coalition, and commercial shipping Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping (NCAGS) exercise designed... More
Participants from various countries prepare to launch
Participants from various countries prepare to launch rigid hull inflatable boats for a mine clearance exercise as part of International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2012 (IMCMEX 12). IMCMEX 12 includes navies... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Patrick Lane, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 3rd Class Patrick Lane, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, performs maintenance on a scuba regulator. MDSU 2, Company 2-2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, pro... More
Participants from various countries prepare to launch
Participants from various countries prepare to launch rigid hull inflatable boats for a mine clearance exercise as part of International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2012 (IMCMEX 12). IMCMEX 12 includes navies... More
Navy divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage
Navy divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, Company 2-2, conduct a Mk. 16 rebreather training dive. MDSU 2, Company 2-2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure, e... More
Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Dominique Demeo, assigned
Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Dominique Demeo, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, performs pre-flight ordnance checks on a P-3C Orion in preparation for exercise Lucky Mariner 13. Lucky Mariner is an annual U.S.... More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Cortez, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Cortez, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, Company 1-5, places the assessment and identification of a mine susceptibility system during dive operations. MDSU-1 is ... More
Navy Divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage
Navy Divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, attends to a fellow diver while conducting a recompression chamber drill. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoti... More
Naval Aircrewman 3rd Class Chuck Peregrine, left, assigned
Naval Aircrewman 3rd Class Chuck Peregrine, left, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Nick Espino, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mo... More
U.S. sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage
U.S. sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1 and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) sailors with the RAN clearance diving team pose for a group photo aboard the USS Missouri (BB 63) Memorial July 10, 2012... More
Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Group 52.3, load
Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Group 52.3, load an unmanned underwater vehicle onto a rigid hull inflatable boat during United States/United Kingdom Mine Countermeasures Exercise II. Commander, Task Grou... More
Personnel assigned to the underwater unmanned vehicle
Personnel assigned to the underwater unmanned vehicle (UUV) detachment of Combined Task Group 56.1.4, make preparations to launch two UUVs during a mine clearance operation as part of International Mine Counter... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Piotr
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Piotr Dlugolecki, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1, dives to recover inert training mines while embarked aboard mine countermeasures ship US... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Piotr
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Piotr Dlugolecki, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1, dives to recover inert training mines while embarked aboard mine countermeasures ship, U... More
Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Group 52.3, recover
Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Group 52.3, recover an unmanned aerial vehicle while embarked aboard Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I)) 15 during United States/United Kingdom Mine C... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class David Hilborn, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 3rd Class David Hilborn, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, conducts an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure... More
Able Seaman Diver Luke Williams, bottom, and Able Seaman
Able Seaman Diver Luke Williams, bottom, and Able Seaman Diver Matt Puddick, assigned to Royal Navy Fleet Diving Unit 3, begin diving operations during United States/United Kingdom Mine Countermeasures Exercise... More
U.S. Navy sailors assigned to Mobile Diving & Salvage
U.S. Navy sailors assigned to Mobile Diving & Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1, prepare to cut the towing cable on a recovered airborne mine hunting system. MDSU 1 and EOD... More
Navy Diver 1st Class Jason Pelle, left, and Navy Diver
Navy Diver 1st Class Jason Pelle, left, and Navy Diver 2nd Class Jason Boyle, both assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, Company 1-5, recover the assessment and identification of a mine susceptib... More
Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Giabao Pham,
Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Giabao Pham, assigned to Combined Task Group 56.1, performs a communications check during International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2012. IMCMEX 12 includes navies fro... More
Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Group 52.3, test
Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Group 52.3, test a stern gate launch and recovery trailer in the well deck of Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) during the United States and Unit... More
Navy Diver 1st Class Ben Cohn, left, and Navy Diver
Navy Diver 1st Class Ben Cohn, left, and Navy Diver 3rd Class Patrick Lane, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, perform safety checks before an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned ... More
Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Group 52.3, conduct
Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Group 52.3, conduct a foreign object and debris walk down while embarked aboard Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) during the United States and Un... More
Navy Diver 1st Class Ben Cohn, left, Navy Diver 1st
Navy Diver 1st Class Ben Cohn, left, Navy Diver 1st Class Jose Arbelaez and Navy Diver 2nd Class Steven Starner, all assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, prepare for a dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Comma... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, performs an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1; promoting mine countermeasure, ... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Chad Crawford, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 3rd Class Chad Crawford, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, conducts an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure... More
Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Artie Scott, assigned to
Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Artie Scott, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, monitors a radar system aboard a P-3C Orion during exercise Lucky Mariner 13. Lucky Mariner is an annual U.S. Navy, coalition, and co... More
An MH-53E Sea Dragon assigned to the Blackhawks of
An MH-53E Sea Dragon assigned to the Blackhawks of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 takes off from Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) to conduct a mine clearance exerci... More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Smith, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Smith, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, performs an inspection dive on a vessel's hull. MDSU 2, Company 2-2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, ... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Jacob Laman, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 3rd Class Jacob Laman, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, performs a pier inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasu... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Jacob Laman, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 3rd Class Jacob Laman, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, performs a pier inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasu... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, Company 2-2, conducts an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure, explosi... More
Participants from various countries launch rigid hull
Participants from various countries launch rigid hull inflatable boats for a mine clearance exercise as part of International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2012 (IMCMEX 12). IMCMEX 12 includes navies from more ... More
An explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned
An explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11, attempts to find an improvised explosive device, as part of a training scenario during RIMPAC 2012. Twe... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Travin
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Travin Robinson, left, prepares to jump into the water from an MH-60S helicopter when signaled by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Matt Heber, bo... More
Personnel assigned to the underwater unmanned vehicle
Personnel assigned to the underwater unmanned vehicle (UUV) detachment of Combined Task Group 56.1.4 launch a UUV during a mine clearance operation as part of International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2012 (I... More
Personnel assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures
Personnel assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, depart in an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter from the flight deck of Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) during the ... More
Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Group 52.3, prepare
Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Group 52.3, prepare to conduct unmanned underwater vehicle operations during United States/United Kingdom Mine Countermeasures Exercise II. Commander, Task Group 52.3 promo... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician 2nd Class
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician 2nd Class Adam Pierce, assigned to EOD Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1, deploys an unmanned underwater vehicle. EODMU 1 is assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, which ... More
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26's MH-60S Knight
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26's MH-60S Knight Hawk Helicopter disembarks from Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I)) 15 during United States/United Kingdom Mine Countermeasures Exe... More
Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit
Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, prepare to conduct a dive. MDSU 1 is assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), ... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Jacob Laman, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 3rd Class Jacob Laman, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, performs a pier inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasu... More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Smith, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Smith, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, performs an inspection dive on a vessel's hull. MDSU 2, Company 2-2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, ... More
A Republic of Korea navy sailor competes in the belly-flop
A Republic of Korea navy sailor competes in the belly-flop contest during Rim of the Pacific exercise. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are part... More
Lt. Justin Christensen, left, and Lt. j.g. Elena Yoshimura
Lt. Justin Christensen, left, and Lt. j.g. Elena Yoshimura assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, conduct tactical training during exercise Lucky Mariner 13. Lucky Mariner is an annual U.S. Navy, coalition, and c... More
Royal Australian Navy Able Seaman Clearance Diver Daniel
Royal Australian Navy Able Seaman Clearance Diver Daniel Antaw, with RAN Clearance Diving Team 4, performs shooting drills during an exercise with U.S. Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, July... More
U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned
U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to EOD Mobile Unit 11 sweep a dirt road for improvised explosive devices, as part of a training scenario during RIMPAC 2012. Twenty-two nations, more t... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician 2nd Class
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician 2nd Class Erik Gill, left, and EOD1 Zack Roberts, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6, Platoon 632, operates a Talon robot while communicat... More
A sailor assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit
A sailor assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 prepares for a dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage-diving and force ... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, Company 2-2, conducts an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure, explosi... More
Able Seaman Diver Jack Anderson, assigned to Her Majesty's
Able Seaman Diver Jack Anderson, assigned to Her Majesty's Ship Atherstone Clearance Diving Element, performs final safety checks before entering the water during United States/United Kingdom Mine Countermeasur... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, Company 2-2, conducts an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure, explosi... More
Royal Navy Divers, assigned to HMS Atherstone Clearance
Royal Navy Divers, assigned to HMS Atherstone Clearance Diving Element and Royal Navy Fleet Diving Unit 3, conduct diving operations during United States/United Kingdom Mine Countermeasures Exercise. (U.S. Navy... More
Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class John Newsom, assigned to
Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class John Newsom, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, starts the engines on a P-3C Orion for exercise Lucky Mariner 13. Lucky Mariner is an annual U.S. Navy, coalition, and commercial shi... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians give a role-player
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians give a role-player a tour of the various tools and techniques used to render safe ordnance as part of RIMPAC 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, ... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal 2nd Class Adam Pierce,
Explosive Ordnance Disposal 2nd Class Adam Pierce, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1, deploys an unmanned underwater vehicle. EODMU-1 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, which provide... More
Royal Navy Cmdr. Andy Elvin, deputy commander of Task
Royal Navy Cmdr. Andy Elvin, deputy commander of Task Force 52/Task Group 522.1, briefs civilian media about International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2012 (IMCMEX) aboard Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim... More
Anti-Terrorism Force Protection inspection dive
Navy Diver 2nd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, drives a rigid hull inflatable boat to an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, p... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Erik
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Erik Gill, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 6, Platoon 632, uses a Talon robot to disrupt simulated explosives in an unattended bag during an ... More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Cortez, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Cortez, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, Company 1-5, places the assessment and identification of a Mine Susceptibility system during dive operations. MDSU 1 is assigne... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians, assigned to
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1, deploy a remote operated vehicle to recover inert training mines while embarked aboard mine countermeasures ship U... More
Leading Seaman Sam Peters, assigned to the Australian
Leading Seaman Sam Peters, assigned to the Australian Clearance Diving Team prepare to set an explosive charge during underwater demolition training as part of RIMPAC 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ship... More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Smith, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Smith, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, performs an inspection dive on a vessel's hull. MDSU 2, Company 2-2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, ... More
A Canadian Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
A Canadian Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician disables an improvised explosive device (IED) during an IED training scenario for RIMPAC 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more ... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Travin
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Travin Robinson, left, climbs into an MH-60S helicopter assisted by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Matt Heber, both assigned to Explosive Ordna... More
Contractors assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG)
Contractors assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 secure an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) to a rigid hull inflatable boat upon completion of operations at sea. CTG 56.1 promotes mine countermeasures,... More
Royal Navy Divers, assigned to HMS Atherstone Clearance
Royal Navy Divers, assigned to HMS Atherstone Clearance Diving Element and Royal Navy Fleet Diving Unit 3, conduct a dive casualty recovery drill during United States/United Kingdom Mine Countermeasures Exercis... More
Personnel assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron
Personnel assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, depart in a MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter from the flight deck of Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) during the United St... More
Commander, Task Force 52, Commodore Glenn Allen (center)
Commander, Task Force 52, Commodore Glenn Allen (center) prepares to board an MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter flown by Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 to disembark Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) US... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas Kinn, assigned to the
Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas Kinn, assigned to the U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, flies an American flag during a training jump above Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. The Leap Frogs perform aerial p... More
Able Seaman Diver Luke Williams, left, and Able Seaman
Able Seaman Diver Luke Williams, left, and Able Seaman Diver Matt Puddick, assigned to Royal Navy Fleet Diving Unit 3, make final checks before conducting diving operations in support of United States/United Ki... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Matt
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Matt Heber, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6, Platoon 602, performs pre-mission checks on the SeaFox. SeaFox is a fiber-optic guided... More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Steve Starner, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 2nd Class Steve Starner, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, prepares for inspection dive. MDSU 2, Company 2-2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine ... More
Members of the U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs,
Members of the U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, leave their drop zone after a training jump at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado as Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Class 290 prepares for inflatable boat ... More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Smith, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Smith, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, performs an inspection dive on a vessel's hull. MDSU 2, Company 2-2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, ... More
Chief Hospital Corpsman James Waldorf, assigned to
Chief Hospital Corpsman James Waldorf, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, Company 2-2, performs an inspection dive. MDSU 2, Company 2-2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine count... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Patrick Lane, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 3rd Class Patrick Lane, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, performs maintenance on a scuba regulator. MDSU 2, Company 2-2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, pro... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Piotr
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Piotr Dlugolecki, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1, dives to recover inert training mines while embarked aboard mine countermeasures ship US... More
Participants from various countries prepare to launch
Participants from various countries prepare to launch rigid hull inflatable boats for a mine clearance exercise as part of International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2012 (IMCMEX 12). IMCMEX 12 includes navies... More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Cortez, left, assigned
Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Cortez, left, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 dives with a MK 16 re-breather. MDSU 1 is assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, which provides mine counter... More
A U.S. Navy Helicopter departs the flight deck of Royal
A U.S. Navy Helicopter departs the flight deck of Royal Fleet Auxiliary Cardigan Bay (L3009), during United States/United Kingdom Mine Countermeasures Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist... More
A sailor assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures
A sailor assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 performs his final checks before departing the flight deck of Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I)) 15 United States/Uni... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Chad Crawford, left, and Navy
Navy Diver 3rd Class Chad Crawford, left, and Navy Diver 2nd Class Steve Starner, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, don their scuba rigs in preparation for an inspection dive. MD... More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Smith, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Smith, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, enters the water for an inspection dive. MDSU 2, Company 2-2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoti... More
U.S. Navy sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage
U.S. Navy sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, Company 1-5, recover the Assessment and Identification of a Mine Susceptibility system. MDSU 1, Company 1-5, is assigned to Commander, Task Group ... More
Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I)
Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) transits the Arabian Gulf during International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2012 (IMCMEX 12). IMCMEX 12 includes navies from more than 30 countries ... More
Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 52
Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 52 configure the Assessment and Identification of a mine susceptibility system. CTF-52 supports mine counter-measure operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of re... More
Personnel assigned to Combined Task Group 56.1.4, underwater
Personnel assigned to Combined Task Group 56.1.4, underwater unmanned vehicle (UUV) detachment launch a UUV during a mine clearance operation as part of International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2012 (IMCMEX ... More
)Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Cortez, assigned to Mobile
)Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Cortez, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, Company 1-5, places the assessment and identification of a Mine Susceptibility system during dive operations. MDSU 1 is... More
U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Construction Battalion
U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 303 renovate a building to be used as office space during Rim of the Pacific 2012 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 30, 2012. ... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, Company 2-2, conducts an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure, explosi... More
Able Seaman Diver Phil Barham, right, assists Able
Able Seaman Diver Phil Barham, right, assists Able Seaman Diver Thomas Long, both assigned to HMS Atherstone Clearance Diving Element, in removing his clearance diver life support equipment during diving operat... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians, assigned to
Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1, recover inert training mines while embarked aboard mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9). EODMU 1 is assig... More
An U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technician,
An U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned to EOD Mobile Unit 11, attempts to find an improvised explosive device, as part of a training scenario during RIMPAC 2012. Twenty-two nations, more ... More