A U.S. Navy officer attached to USS Bataan (LHD 5),
A U.S. Navy officer attached to USS Bataan (LHD 5), right, speaks to U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., the commander of U.S. Central Command, Jan. 23, 2020. McKenzie visited the USS Bataan to disc... More
Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile
Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) drive through the desert as part of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) sponsored Sunset Safari tour during a regu... More
Sailors work together on the deck of the guided-missile
Sailors work together on the deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) during a replenishment at sea with Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7). Sterett is de... More
201202-N-IE405-1625 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Dec. 2, 2020)
201202-N-IE405-1625 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Dec. 2, 2020) The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), the U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat USCGC Adak (WPB 1333) and the patrol coastal ship USS Tempest (PC 2) t... More
150209-N-GW139-057 GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 9, 2015) Members
150209-N-GW139-057 GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 9, 2015) Members of the visit, board, search and seizure team conduct a counter-piracy exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). Sterett is deploy... More
161008-M-KK554-112 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 8, 2016)
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201202-N-IE405-2491 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Dec. 2, 2020)
201202-N-IE405-2491 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Dec. 2, 2020) The patrol coastal ship USS Tempest (PC 2) transits the Strait of Hormuz, Dec. 2. Tempest is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of n... More
171017-N-OW182-0107 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 17, 2017)
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Straits of Hormuz, US Navy Photo
Guided missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) (front), amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) (center), amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (L... More
191118-N-PC620-0127 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Nov. 18, 2019)
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200210-N-TI693-1059 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 10, 2020)
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200922-N-IE405-1187 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Sept. 22, 2020)
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190503-A-YD127-1031 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (May 3, 2019)
190503-A-YD127-1031 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (May 3, 2019) U.S. Sailors stand watch aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Whirlwind (PC 11) while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Whirlwind is forward deploye... More
STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 10, 2018) - U.S. Marine Lance
STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 10, 2018) - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Caleb Jordan, a machine gunner with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), adjusts his night vision as the Whid... More
201221-N-NO146-1107 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Dec. 21, 2020)
201221-N-NO146-1107 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Dec. 21, 2020) - The guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729), front, transits the Strait of Hormuz with the guided-missile cruisers USS Port Royal (CG 73) and USS P... More
Small craft suspected to be from the Islamic Republic
Small craft suspected to be from the Islamic Republic of Iran Revolutionary Guard Navy, maneuvers aggressively in close proximity of the U.S. Navy Aegis-class cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73), Aegis-class destroy... More
180806-N-ZS023-1004 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (August 6, 2018)
180806-N-ZS023-1004 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (August 6, 2018) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Calvin Day stands watch as the guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) conducts a routine transit through t... More
190311-N-AT530-1161 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
190311-N-AT530-1161 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 11, 2019) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Chung Hoon (DDG 93) transit the Strait of Hormuz behind the Whidbey Island-class amp... More
191101-N-PC620-0146 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Nov. 1, 2019)
191101-N-PC620-0146 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Nov. 1, 2019) Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Bryan Rosado stands the identification supervisor watch in the combat information center of the guided-missile cruiser... More
191218-N-MD802-1088 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Dec. 18, 2019)
191218-N-MD802-1088 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Dec. 18, 2019) Logistics Specialist 1st Class Richard Thompson stands watch on the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) during a transit through the Strait of Hor... More
2000531-N-VP266-1056 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (May 31, 2020)
2000531-N-VP266-1056 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (May 31, 2020) The guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) transits the Strait of Hormuz behind the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), May 31, 2020. Oa... More
200724-N-FP334-1072 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 30, 2020)
200724-N-FP334-1072 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 30, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) stand besides crew-served .50 caliber machine guns. Ralph J... More
190215-N-UP035-0131 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb.15, 2019)
190215-N-UP035-0131 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb.15, 2019) - U.S.Sailors stand watch aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as it transits the Strait of Hormuz, Feb. 15, 2019. Kearsarge is... More
191118-N-PC620-0012 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Nov. 18, 2019)
191118-N-PC620-0012 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Nov. 18, 2019) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Kevin Bisch, left, stands the aft steering helmsman watch as Lt. j.g. Lowell Capobianco acts as the aft steering safety officer while... More
Sailors participate in a steel beach picnic on board
Sailors participate in a steel beach picnic on board the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). Sterett is deployed as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group supporting mariti... More
Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile
Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) man M2 machine guns during a transit through the Strait of Hormuz, Dec. 23, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S... More
150504-N-KB426-040 INDIAN OCEAN (May 4, 2015) A Strike
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200403-N-PI330-0249 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Apr. 3, 2020)
200403-N-PI330-0249 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Apr. 3, 2020) The guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) operates in the Strait of Hormuz on April 3, 2020. The Stout is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operati... More
STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 24, 2015) The Wasp-class amphibious
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STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Jan. 23, 2020) - Sailors assigned
STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Jan. 23, 2020) - Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) man .50-caliber machine gun mounts as member of the small-craft attack team during a Strait of Hormuz tran... More
201004-N-IE405-1037 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 4, 2020)
201004-N-IE405-1037 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 4, 2020) - Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and Sailors assigned to Helicopter Strike Maritime Squadron (HSM) 48 refuel a MH-6... More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jamaal Florence signals
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jamaal Florence signals to the rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) to come alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). Sterett is deployed as part ... More
Sailors from the French anti-air frigate Jean Bart
Sailors from the French anti-air frigate Jean Bart (D615) speak with Sailors on the forecastle of the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). Sterett is deployed as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strik... More
190812-N-NB544-1030 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Aug. 12, 2019)
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STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Jul. 25, 2018) Commanding Officer,
STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Jul. 25, 2018) Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Russ Moore, left, and Lt. Andrew Archbold stand watch as the guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) conducts a routine transit through the... More
U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment)
U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 2nd Class Davis Samontry, from Beaverton, Oregon, conducts a maintenance test on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, in the ... More
181022-N-UX013-1014 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 22, 2018)
181022-N-UX013-1014 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 22, 2018) The expeditionary mobile base platform ship USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) transits the Strait of Hormuz, Oct. 22, 2018. Puller is deployed to the U.S. 5th Flee... More
150601-N-GW139-095 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 1, 2015) Sailors
150601-N-GW139-095 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 1, 2015) Sailors and tigers participate in a steel beach picnic on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrie... More
171022-N-VR594-0003 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 22, 2017)
171022-N-VR594-0003 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 22, 2017) Lt. j.g. Robert Lucey, from Wantagh, N.Y., plots a contact while standing watch on the bridge aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) as the ... More
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) pull in a shot line during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193). S... More
STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 25, 2018) Executive Officer,
STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 25, 2018) Executive Officer, Cmdr. Pat Eliason, uses the ship’s radio as the guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) conducts a routine transit through the Strait of Hormuz al... More
190718-M-EC058-1647 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 18, 2019)
190718-M-EC058-1647 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 18, 2019) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 46 flies next to an Iranian helicopter during a strait transit. The Boxer Amphibious R... More
200813-N-FP334-1041 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Aug. 13, 2020)
200813-N-FP334-1041 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Aug. 13, 2020) A MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, from the "Battlecats" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 73, lands on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Ra... More
201208-N-IE405-1077 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Dec. 8, 2020)
201208-N-IE405-1077 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Dec. 8, 2020) The U.S Coast Guard patrol boat USCGC Adak (WPB 1333) transits the Strait of Hormuz, Dec. 8. Adak is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in supp... More
180808-N-ZS023-1002 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (August 8, 2018)
180808-N-ZS023-1002 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (August 8, 2018) Information Specialist 1st Class Robert Adams stands watch as the guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) conducts a routine transit through the... More
A Sailor aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Lewis
A Sailor aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) trains the deck crew on handling an MV-22 Osprey during a transit through the Strait of Hormuz, Dec. 18, 2019. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a quick... More
200227-M-MV109-1051 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 27, 2020)
200227-M-MV109-1051 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 27, 2020) Capt. Joseph Deavenport assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary U... More
A sailor runs to disconnect chains from an SH-60B Sea
A sailor runs to disconnect chains from an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 11 aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78). Porter is deployed as part o... More
A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, assigned
A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, posts security aboard Expeditionary Sea Base USS Lewi... More
STRAIT OF HORMUZ - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Hector Rodriguez
STRAIT OF HORMUZ - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Hector Rodriguez Sanchez, an anti-tank missile gunner with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), provides reconnaissance du... More
201221-N-IE405-2517 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Dec. 21, 2020)
201221-N-IE405-2517 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Dec. 21, 2020) - The guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) transits the Strait of Hormuz, Dec. 21. Georgia is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in... More
180806-N-ZS023-1006 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (August 6, 2018)
180806-N-ZS023-1006 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (August 6, 2018) Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Eric Polite stands watch as the guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) conducts a routine transit through the St... More
201109-N-FQ453-1004 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Nov. 9, 2020)
201109-N-FQ453-1004 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Nov. 9, 2020) The guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) steam behind the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (C... More
STRAIT OF HORMUZ - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alexis Ferrara
STRAIT OF HORMUZ - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alexis Ferrara Ochoa, a machine gunner with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Khalil Mitche... More
170929-N-UK248-048 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Sept. 29, 2017)
170929-N-UK248-048 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Sept. 29, 2017) The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) steams behind the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during a routine ... More
210122-N-FO865-1065 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Jan. 22, 2020)
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The guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) transits
The guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) transits the Strait of Hormuz. Porter is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperat... More
A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium
A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 (REIN) takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is part of the Iwo J... More
Sailors simulate fighting an aircraft fire on an MH-60R
Sailors simulate fighting an aircraft fire on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the Battle Cats of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73 during a flight deck fire-fighting drill aboard the guided-missil... More
STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 24, 2015) Seaman Apprentice
STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 24, 2015) Seaman Apprentice Chris Campbell stands the aft look-out watch as the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits the Strait of Hormuz. Essex is the flagship o... More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG
The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) is underway in the Strait of Hormuz at sunset. Jason Dunham is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation effort... More
180715-N-ZS023-1012 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 15, 2018)
180715-N-ZS023-1012 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 15, 2018) Gunner’s Mate Chief Petty Officer Wayne Schiattareggia stands watch as the guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) conducts a routine transit thr... More
190723-M-QS181-1023 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 23, 2019)
190723-M-QS181-1023 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 23, 2019) Lance Cpl. Lino Moreno, front, and Lance Cpl. Ridwan Ouronile, assigned to the India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU... More
210111-N-IE405-4026 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Jan. 11, 2021)
210111-N-IE405-4026 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Jan. 11, 2021) The patrol coastal ship USS Firebolt (PC 10) transits the Strait of Hormuz, Jan. 11. Firebolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support... More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jamaal Florence performs
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jamaal Florence performs maintenance on a kingpost aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). Sterett is deployed as part of the Carl Vinson Carrie... More
200227-M-IR130-1141 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 27, 2020)
200227-M-IR130-1141 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 27, 2020) Capt. Greg Leland, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), watches the flight deck of the Bataan during a Strait of Hormuz tran... More
160924-M-KK554-184 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Sept 24, 2016)
160924-M-KK554-184 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Sept 24, 2016) U.S. Marines with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), pilot a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a t... More
201229-N-IE405-1161 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Dec. 29, 2020)
201229-N-IE405-1161 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Dec. 29, 2020) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) transits the Strait of Hormuz, Dec. 29. Leroy Grumman is deployed to the... More
The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) cuts
The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) cuts through the Strait of Hormuz, April 7, 2019. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of na... More
170929-N-UK248-128 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Sept. 29, 2017)
170929-N-UK248-128 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Sept. 29, 2017) Marine Cpl. Jose Rosales, a native of Compton, Los Angeles, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS ... More
150501-N-VC236-021 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (May 1, 2015) -
150501-N-VC236-021 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (May 1, 2015) - Information Systems Technician 2nd Class David Nelson, from St. Cloud, Florida, and Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Lee Courington adjust frequencies... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Navy Sailors with the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) refuel aircraft while t... More
210205-M-QM580-1033 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 5, 2021)
210205-M-QM580-1033 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 5, 2021) – A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off f... More
190723-M-QS181-1013 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 23, 2019)
190723-M-QS181-1013 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 23, 2019) Marines assigned to the India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observes a vessel through binoculars while providing... More
191206-N-MD802-1041 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 6, 2019) Gunner’s
191206-N-MD802-1041 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 6, 2019) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Nathan Bishop looks through binoculars while standing watch aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) during a transit thr... More
0212-N-GR168-1043 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 12, 2020)
0212-N-GR168-1043 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 12, 2020) A UH-1Y Huey helicopter, attached to the Blue Knights of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), flies near the amphibious transport dock ship... More
210111-N-IE405-2429 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Jan. 11, 2021)
210111-N-IE405-2429 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Jan. 11, 2021) A MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, attached to the “Vipers” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 48, conducts flight operations during a Strait of Hormuz transit... More
Aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, right, guided-missile
Aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, right, guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), middle, and guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), transit back to their homeport of Norfolk, Va. Enterprise, Porter... More
Culinary Specialist 1st Class Pase Fiasue prepares
Culinary Specialist 1st Class Pase Fiasue prepares a special dinner for Sailors who celebrate their birthdays in November aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). Sterett i... More
Sailors refuel an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the
Sailors refuel an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the Battle Cats of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73 from the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). Sterett is deployed as part of the Carl ... More
180828-N-ZS023-1004 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Aug. 28, 2018)
180828-N-ZS023-1004 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Aug. 28, 2018) Fire Controlman 1st Class Charles Johnson stands duty as combat systems officer of the watch as the guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) condu... More
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) track surface contacts during a replenishment at sea with Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). Stere... More
190812-N-SH168-1122 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Aug. 12, 2019)
190812-N-SH168-1122 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Aug. 12, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Oleg Byelogurov, from Portland, Ore., assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, looks out of the door of a... More
160924-M-KK554-219 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Sept 24, 2016)
160924-M-KK554-219 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Sept 24, 2016) A U.S. Marine with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), scans the water from a CH-53E Super Stallion helic... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Devin E. Frix, a machine gunner
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Devin E. Frix, a machine gunner with Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), provides security aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the St... More
Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Christopher
Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Christopher Thomas of the Red Lions of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 prepares an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter for a training exercise above aircraft carrier USS Ca... More
A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium
A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 (REIN) takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is part of the Iwo J... More
180806-N-ZS023-1002 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (August 6, 2018)
180806-N-ZS023-1002 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (August 6, 2018) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Luis Ortiz Robinson stands watch as the guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) conducts a routine transit through... More
210205-M-QM580-1004 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 5, 2021)
210205-M-QM580-1004 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 5, 2021) – A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), approaches ... More
210223-M-JX780-1025 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 23, 2021)
210223-M-JX780-1025 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 23, 2021) – A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from flight ... More
191218-N-MD802-1070 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Dec. 18, 2019)
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