Seaman William Beach uses the big eyes to search for
Seaman William Beach uses the big eyes to search for surface contacts while standing the forward lookout watch aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is currently particip... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Browning, right, Battalion
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Browning, right, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), assault amphibious vehicle platoon communications chief and native... More
150705-N-SI600-256 ARABIAN GULF (July 5, 2015) –Sailors
150705-N-SI600-256 ARABIAN GULF (July 5, 2015) –Sailors play basketball during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is deployed in ... More
Sailors and Marines play basketball during a steel
Sailors and Marines play basketball during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of resp... More
191121-N-HD110-1025 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2019) Lt.
191121-N-HD110-1025 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2019) Lt. Jonathan Vargas, left, from Whittier, Calif., observes his daughters play cornhole on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 4, 2015) - Sailors and Marines celebrate
INDIAN OCEAN (July 4, 2015) - Sailors and Marines celebrate 4th of July on board the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) with a steel beach picnic sponsored by the Chief and Officer's Mess. Ashlan... More
160806-N-WC455-038 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 6, 2016) – Airman
160806-N-WC455-038 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 6, 2016) – Airman Khristian Castillo, from Quezon City, Philippines, tosses a bean bag in a game of cornhole during a steel beach picnic in the hangar bay of the aircraft c... More
Sailors sell t-shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Sailors sell t-shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month on the mess decks aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign held in Octobe... More
USS George Washington celebration
U.S. Sailors participate in a steel beach picnic on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during its 22nd anniversary celebration in the Sulu Sea July 5, 2014. The George Washin... More
Seaman Tifani Diaz, machinist's mate fireman, assigned
Seaman Tifani Diaz, machinist's mate fireman, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, repairs a ruptured pipe during the pipe patching portion of the Damage Control Olympics. Wasp is underway conducti... More
150626-N-PQ607-40 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 26, 2015) -
150626-N-PQ607-40 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 26, 2015) - Second Class Association Member, Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Christopher Dugas, serves fried rice to Sailors during a steel beach picnic onboa... More
200301-N-SL179-1066 ARABIAN SEA (March 1, 2020) - Sailors
200301-N-SL179-1066 ARABIAN SEA (March 1, 2020) - Sailors and Marines, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), play games during a steel beach picnic, March 1, 2020. Bataan is the flagship for th... More
160806-N-WC455-010 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 6, 2016) –Aviation
160806-N-WC455-010 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 6, 2016) –Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Francisco Quezada, from Houston, barbecues chicken on an aircraft elevator during a steel beach picnic aboard the aircraft ... More
Sailors and Marines enjoy a steel beach picnic aboard
Sailors and Marines enjoy a steel beach picnic aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready g... More
Capt. Thomas Kiss, commanding officer of the guided-missile
Capt. Thomas Kiss, commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), right, and Ensign Steven McGhan grill chickens during a steel beach picnic. Monterey is deployed in support of maritime ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matt Johnson-Grant, left, Battalion
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matt Johnson-Grant, left, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), squad leader and native of Topeka, Kan., plays peteka, a Brazili... More
190926-N-HD110-1198 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2019) Lt.
190926-N-HD110-1198 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2019) Lt. Donald Keim, from Temecula, Calif., right, serves Marine Cpl. Morgan Kendall, from New Orleans, during a steel beach picnic aboard the amphibious dock landi... More
200301-N-SL179-1019 ARABIAN SEA (March 1, 2020) - Sailors,
200301-N-SL179-1019 ARABIAN SEA (March 1, 2020) - Sailors, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), pose for a photo during a steel beach picnic, March 1, 2020. Bataan is the flagship for the... More
Capt. Cathal O'Connor, Commander Amphibious Squadron
Capt. Cathal O'Connor, Commander Amphibious Squadron 11, speaks with members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious ... More
161112-N-FT178-030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2016) Members
161112-N-FT178-030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2016) Members of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) Chief’s Mess grill hotdogs and hamburgers for the crew during a steel beach pi... More
U.S. Sailors are served food during a steel beach picnic
U.S. Sailors are served food during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Indian Ocean, Jan. 27, 2019. The John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.... More
190902-N-HD110-0097 RED SEA (Sept. 2, 2019) Cmdr. Janice
190902-N-HD110-0097 RED SEA (Sept. 2, 2019) Cmdr. Janice Pollard, right, commanding officer of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), speaks at an all hands call on the flight deck during ... More
Quartermaster 3rd Class Justin Dintelmann, left, and
Quartermaster 3rd Class Justin Dintelmann, left, and Senior Chief Electrician's Mate Earl Sanders prepare food for the crew during a steel beach picnic aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG ... More
151108-N-AX638-073 RED SEA (Nov. 8, 2015) Cpl. Shane
151108-N-AX638-073 RED SEA (Nov. 8, 2015) Cpl. Shane Convers, from Fairport, N.Y., throws a bean bag while playing corn hole during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship US... More
191121-N-HD110-1053 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2019) Sailors
191121-N-HD110-1053 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2019) Sailors participate in a steel beach picnic aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Sailors and Marines of the Boxer Amphibious Read... More
200301-N-SL179-1046 ARABIAN SEA (March 1, 2020) - Sailors,
200301-N-SL179-1046 ARABIAN SEA (March 1, 2020) - Sailors, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), play basketball during a steel beach picnic, March 1, 2020. Bataan is the flagship for the ... More
151120-N-ZF498-056 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2015) –
151120-N-ZF498-056 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2015) – Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Demetrius Johnson (left), from Jackson, Miss., and Machinist Mate 1st Class Aaron Jensen (right), from Pocatello, Idaho, grill h... More
USS Pearl Harbor action
Sailors and Marines enjoy food and music on the boat deck during a steel beach picnic aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor is part of Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, which is t... More
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) ship’s band performs during no-fly day festivities on the ship’s flight deck. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibil... More
180704-N-LK932-1021 NORFOLK (July 4, 2018) Sailors,
180704-N-LK932-1021 NORFOLK (July 4, 2018) Sailors, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), lead families on a tour of the ship during the Great American Picnic. The Great... More
Safety Officer Cmdr. Eric Wever and his "tiger" battle
Safety Officer Cmdr. Eric Wever and his "tiger" battle with pugil sticks during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier... More
161112-N-FT178-030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2016) Members
161112-N-FT178-030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2016) Members of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) Chief’s Mess grill hotdogs and hamburgers for the crew during a steel beach pi... More
Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Derek McCartney teaches
Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Derek McCartney teaches his "tiger" to play ping pong during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vins... More
170226-N-FT178-042 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2017) Sailors
170226-N-FT178-042 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2017) Sailors are served food on the fantail of Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) during a steel beach picnic. Lake Champlain is on a... More
Sailors and Marines enjoy a steel beach picnic aboard
Sailors and Marines enjoy a steel beach picnic aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready g... More
190926-N-HD110-1148 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2019) Marines
190926-N-HD110-1148 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2019) Marines assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) grill chicken during a steel beach picnic aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LS... More
Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Shuntego
Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Shuntego D. Russell, from Dadeville, Ala., attempts a shot during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz... More
170213-N-RM689-020 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2017) Sailors
170213-N-RM689-020 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2017) Sailors lower a rigid hull inflatable boat from Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) in preparation for a swim call in the w... More
Steel beach picnic, US Navy Photo
U.S. sailors participate in a steel beach picnic aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) under way in the Persian Gulf, July 5, 2012. Porter, deployed with the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, i... More
Katherine Sobien, left, and Jennifer Surwilo, civilians
Katherine Sobien, left, and Jennifer Surwilo, civilians embarked on board future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), pose for a photo with Patriot Pete, the ship's mascot, during a steel beach picnic o... More
170916-N-UK248-262 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170916-N-UK248-262 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2017) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) play basketball on the ship’s flight deck during ... More
190620-N-NB544-1300 INDIAN OCEAN (June 20, 2019) Ensign
190620-N-NB544-1300 INDIAN OCEAN (June 20, 2019) Ensign Ryan Herrmann, left, from Coronado, Calif., and Lt.j.g. Debrandon Sanders, from Itta Bena, Miss., grill burgers during a steel beach picnic aboard the San... More
Sailors and Marines enjoy a steel beach picnic aboard
Sailors and Marines enjoy a steel beach picnic aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready g... More
190620-N-NB544-1322 INDIAN OCEAN (June 20, 2019) Lt.
190620-N-NB544-1322 INDIAN OCEAN (June 20, 2019) Lt. Andrew Poulin, right, from Boston, tosses a bean bag while playing cornhole during a steel beach picnic aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport doc... More
160925-N-HP188-191 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2016)
160925-N-HP188-191 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2016) – Capt. Eric N. Pfizer, commanding officer of the Wasp-class multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), stands in a sumo suit on the flight deck ... More
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Archie Folks, left, and
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Archie Folks, left, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Peter Recabo compete in a cornhole tournament during a steel beach picnic aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 1... More
170524-N-KW492-0085 NORFOLK (May 24, 2018) Sailors
170524-N-KW492-0085 NORFOLK (May 24, 2018) Sailors and their guests eat lunch on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (KHD 3) during a steel beach picnic. The officers and cre... More
Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Kaitlyn
Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Kaitlyn Roberts, left, serves food to Sailors during a steel beach picnic aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed to th... More
151120-N-ZF498-080 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2015) –
151120-N-ZF498-080 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2015) – Chief Warrant Officer Benny Brockington, the chow boss aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), grills pork ribs for a steel beach picnic ... More
170213-N-RM689-259 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2017) Command
170213-N-RM689-259 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2017) Command Master Chief Veronica Holiday, command master chief of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), supervises as Sailors j... More
Sailors and Marines assigned to future amphibious assault
Sailors and Marines assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) attend a steel beach picnic on the ship's flight deck. America is currently on its maiden transit, "America Visits the Americas... More
Lt. David Roach, the ship's boatswain aboard amphibious
Lt. David Roach, the ship's boatswain aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), supervises a replenishment at sea (RAS) with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) to ensur... More
Sailors participate in a steel beach picnic aboard
Sailors participate in a steel beach picnic aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58). Philippine Sea is deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime secu... More
Capt. Michael Baze, executive officer of future amphibious
Capt. Michael Baze, executive officer of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), left, and Ensign Ryan Warner, grill steaks during a steel beach picnic on the ship's flight deck. America is currentl... More
191201-N-CJ510-0118 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 1, 2019)
191201-N-CJ510-0118 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 1, 2019) – Operations Specialist Seaman Cecelia Aviles throws a baseball during a steel beach picnic aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Samuel Osborne, Battalion Landing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Samuel Osborne, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), squad leader and native of Cincinnati, Ohio, throws a football with other ... More
170916-N-UK248-321 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170916-N-UK248-321 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2017) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) participate in a steel beach picnic on the ship’s... More
200301-N-SL179-1049 ARABIAN SEA (March 1, 2020) - Sailors,
200301-N-SL179-1049 ARABIAN SEA (March 1, 2020) - Sailors, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), play basketball during a steel beach picnic, March 1, 2020. Bataan is the flagship for the ... More
180704-N-LK932-1439 NORFOLK (July 4, 2018) A Sailor,
180704-N-LK932-1439 NORFOLK (July 4, 2018) A Sailor, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), plays a game of beanbag toss with his son during a Steel Beach Picnic held abo... More
200301-N-SL179-1084 ARABIAN SEA (March 1, 2020) - Marines,
200301-N-SL179-1084 ARABIAN SEA (March 1, 2020) - Marines, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, play cornhole during a steel beach picnic, March 1, 2020. Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibi... More
171119-N-BK384-062 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 19, 2017)
171119-N-BK384-062 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 19, 2017) The Sergeant and 2nd Class Petty Officer Association serves food to the crew aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 2... More
Command Master Chief John Ullery, commander, Navy Region
Command Master Chief John Ullery, commander, Navy Region Hawaii, mentors Chief (select) Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) Aneulena Candelaria during a steel beach picnic held for chief petty officer selects... More
170730-N-ME988-0071 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170730-N-ME988-0071 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (July 30, 2017) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) carry food during a steel beach picnic. Carter Hall, pa... More
190620-N-NB544-1276 INDIAN OCEAN (June 20, 2019) Lt.
190620-N-NB544-1276 INDIAN OCEAN (June 20, 2019) Lt. Andrew Poulin, right, from Boston, and Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Boni, from Pittsburgh, poor ice into a cooler during a steel beach picnic aboard the San Antonio-cl... More
191121-N-HD110-1006 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2019) Sailors
191121-N-HD110-1006 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2019) Sailors and Marines grill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during a steel beach picnic. Sailors and Marines of the Boxer Amphi... More
Lt. Jacob Cottle, left, serves food to Aviation
Lt. Jacob Cottle, left, serves food to Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Dina Chicas during a steel beach picnic aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with... More
Sailors and Marines play football during a steel beach
Sailors and Marines play football during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, wit... More
151108-N-AX638-100 RED SEA (Nov. 8, 2015) Sailors
151108-N-AX638-100 RED SEA (Nov. 8, 2015) Sailors and Marines play frisbee during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for... More
160703-N-CL027-067 RED SEA (July 3, 2016) Sailors aboard
160703-N-CL027-067 RED SEA (July 3, 2016) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) play soccer during a First Class Petty Officer Association hosted Steel Beach Picnic.... More
171119-N-BK384-091 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 19, 2017)
171119-N-BK384-091 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 19, 2017) The Sergeant and 2nd Class Petty Officer Association prepares food during a steel beach picnic aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship US... More
A sailor and his "tiger" find a place to eat on the
A sailor and his "tiger" find a place to eat on the flight deck during a steel beach picnic aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are under... More
160806-N-WC455-030 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 6, 2016) – Sailors
160806-N-WC455-030 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 6, 2016) – Sailors prepare to eat lunch during a steel beach picnic in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike and its Carrier S... More
170916-N-UK248-213 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170916-N-UK248-213 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2017) Chief Quartermaster Raymond Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, assigned to the navigation/administration department aboard the amphibious doc... More
Marines and sailors aboard USS Rushmore attend a steel
Marines and sailors aboard USS Rushmore attend a steel beach picnic, held to build crew's morale, on the ship's flight deck, Dec. 2. The 15th MEU is deployed as part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group as a U... More
190331-N-DW433-382 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 31, 2019)
190331-N-DW433-382 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 31, 2019) - Sailors attached to U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) participate in a tug-of-war during a steel beach picnic. Blue Ridge is the oldest operat... More
191121-N-HD110-1033 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2019)
191121-N-HD110-1033 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2019) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Michael Perry, from Shreveport, La., swings to hit a golf ball off the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harp... More
Air-Traffic Controller 3rd Class Derek McCartney teaches
Air-Traffic Controller 3rd Class Derek McCartney teaches his "tiger" to play ping pong during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vins... More
Chief Information Systems Technician Thomas Mahoney,
Chief Information Systems Technician Thomas Mahoney, right, and Information Systems Technician 1st Class Lawrence Mikel prepare food for the crew during a steel beach picnic aboard guided-missile destroyer USS ... More
Sailors play a game of "cornhole" during a steel beach
Sailors play a game of "cornhole" during a steel beach picnic aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritim... More
160403-N-AX638-153 RED SEA (April 3, 2016) Sailors
160403-N-AX638-153 RED SEA (April 3, 2016) Sailors and Marines enjoy a steel beach picnic on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amp... More
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Bruce Price, left,
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Bruce Price, left, and Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Ryan Worth prepare food for the crew during a steel beach picnic aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dun... More
Sailors play corn hole during a steel beach picnic
Sailors play corn hole during a steel beach picnic aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58). Philippine Sea is deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group supporting mariti... More
160703-N-BL607-008 RED SEA (July 3, 2016) The First
160703-N-BL607-008 RED SEA (July 3, 2016) The First Class Petty Officer Association on the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) hosts a steel beach picnic. Monterey is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area... More
170916-N-UK248-187 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170916-N-UK248-187 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2017) Chief Yeoman Ebony Jones (front), a native of Marksville, Louisiana, assigned to the navigation/administration department aboard the amphibi... More
170528-N-JC445-318 5th FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May
170528-N-JC445-318 5th FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 28, 2017) Executive Officer Capt. Gavin Duff prepares to pie Command Master Chief Huben Phillips, in the face during a steel beach picnic aboard the aircraf... More
180704-N-LK932-1009 NORFOLK (July 4, 2018) A Sailor,
180704-N-LK932-1009 NORFOLK (July 4, 2018) A Sailor, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), leads families on a tour of the ship during the Great American Picnic. The Gr... More
Sailors sell t-shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Sailors sell t-shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month on the mess decks aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign held in Octobe... More
151108-N-AX638-057 RED SEA (Nov. 8, 2015) Cpl. Eric
151108-N-AX638-057 RED SEA (Nov. 8, 2015) Cpl. Eric Sutton, from Wallkill, N.Y., hits a golf ball during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsa... More
Sergeant Robert Wilkes, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron
Sergeant Robert Wilkes, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 airframer, prepares to strike a golf ball during a steel beach picnic aboard aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, June 15. The carrier is currently on its ... More
170916-N-UK248-266 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170916-N-UK248-266 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2017) Marine Sgt. Jonathan Borjesson (front), a native of Overton, Nevada, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard the amphibi... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 28, 2020) – U.S. Navy Electrician’s
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 28, 2020) – U.S. Navy Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Brandon Cintron, from Bronx, N.Y., rides a tricycle during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roo... More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) serve cake to the crew during a steel beach picnic on the ship's flight deck. America is currently on its maiden transit, "America Visits t... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2018) Senior Chief Hull Technician
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2018) Senior Chief Hull Technician Dominic Clifton grill ribs for a steel beach picnic on the portside aircraft elevator aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD ... More
180728-N-TK177-0060 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2018)
180728-N-TK177-0060 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2018) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit play basketball on the flight deck during a steel beach picnic aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ... More
151120-N-ZF498-040 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2015) –
151120-N-ZF498-040 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2015) – Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Demetrius Johnson, from Jackson, Miss., grills burgers for a steel beach picnic aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Rooseve... More
151120-N-ZF498-146 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2015) –
151120-N-ZF498-146 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2015) – Sailors, Marines, and guests enjoy a steel beach picnic aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during the 2015 tiger cruise. A tiger cruis... More
160925-N-HP188-193 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2016)
160925-N-HP188-193 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2016) – Capt. Eric N. Pfizer, commanding officer of the Wasp-class multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), puts on a sumo suit on the flight deck du... More
150705-N-SI600-194 ARABIAN GULF (July 5, 2015) –Sailors
150705-N-SI600-194 ARABIAN GULF (July 5, 2015) –Sailors grab food fresh off the grill during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt i... More
151120-N-ZF498-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2015) –
151120-N-ZF498-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2015) – The First Class Petty Officer Association (FCPOA) grills burgers for a steel beach picnic aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during th... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Kathryn Cook helps a tiger
Petty Officer 2nd Class Kathryn Cook helps a tiger fly a kite during a steel beach picnic held on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. Over 1,200 friends and family members ar... More