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US Navy (USN) Information Systems Technician SEAMAN (Surface Warfare) (ITSN (SW)) St. Clair is reunited with his family and kisses his newborn daughter during the homecoming celebration for the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3) at Naval Station (NS) San Diego, California (CA), after returning from a routine deployment in the Western Pacific Ocean in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Navy (USN) Information Systems Technician SEAMAN (Surface Warfare) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Arteaga, Usn Release ... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assemble on the flight deck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4), to listen as Commander, US Sixth Fleet, USN Vice Admiral (VADM) John Stufflebeem, congratulates the crew on the completion of a successful deployment. The NASSAU served as the flagship for Expeditionary Strike Group 8 (ESG-8) during the scheduled six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO)

US Navy (USN) Sailors and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assemble on t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Andrew King, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Information Systems Technician Second Class (IT2) Tanya Venable, plays a friendly game of Candy Land with 7-year-old Micheaude Clark, a patient at Chris Evert Pediatric Hospital. IT2 Venable is one of nine Sailors from the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4), who are visiting the Hospital during a port call in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FL)

US Navy (USN) Information Systems Technician Second Class (IT2) Tanya ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Susan Milton, USN Release Status: Release... More

U.S. Navy (USN) Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Andrew King and USN Information Systems Technician Second Class Dustin Boehm, both from the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4), participate in the 800-meter buddy tow swim during the rescue swim competition for Surface Line Week 2006. Surface Line Week emphasizes competition and camaraderie among Hampton Roads based surface ship, allowing surface warriors to demonstrate their expertise and spirit in a series of eight athletic and 13 professional events. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Tristan Miller) (Released)

U.S. Navy (USN) Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Andrew King ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Tristan Miller, USN Release Status: Released to... More

A US Navy (USN) UH-3H Sea King helicopter, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 85 (HC-85), Golden Gators, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), California (CA), takes off from the flightdeck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1). The TARAWA is participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing...

A US Navy (USN) UH-3H Sea King helicopter, Helicopter Combat Support S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Navy (USN) UH-3H Sea King helicopter, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 85 (HC-85), Golden Gators, Naval Air Station North... More

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Seahawk, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 (HSC-21), Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), California (CA), takes off from the flightdeck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA-5). HSC-21 provides search and rescue (SAR) support during night carrier qualifications by aircraft stationed aboard PELELIU

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Seahawk, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 (HSC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Zack Baddorf, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

US Navy (USN) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class (EM2) Vincent Dubose replaces a light switch aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5)

US Navy (USN) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class (EM2) Vincent Dubose replac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Kerryl Cacho, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) William J. Fallon, Commander, US Pacific Command (USPACOM), visits the crew of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2). During his visit ADM Fallon thanked crew members for their efforts in providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief aid to victims of a devastating mud and landslide that struck the Philippine Island of Leyte

US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) William J. Fallon, Commander, US Pacific C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: JO1 James Evans Coyle, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Zachary Reed assigned to the Sea Elks of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Six (HMM-166) inspects the tail rotor of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter for routine maintenance aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Zachary Reed assigned to the Sea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Kerryl Cacho, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) Color Guard from the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4), presents the Colors before the start of a Major Baseball (MBL) Florida Marlins vs. Boston Red Sox baseball game at Dolphin Stadium, located in Hollywood, Florida (FL).  The Marlins hosted Military Appreciation Night in support of the US Armed Forces

A US Navy (USN) Color Guard from the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assau...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hollywood State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Sean M. Stafford, USN Release Status: Released ... More

The US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushioned (LCAC-43) craft approaches the well deck of the USN Tarawa Class, Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA 1) while the ship is underway conducting the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's, Special Operations Capable Exercise (SOCEX), in the Pacific Ocean. US Marine Corps (USMC) AV-8B Harrier aircraft are spotted on the flight deck

The US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushioned (LCAC-43) craft approach...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Andy Hurt, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

An aerial view showing US Navy (USN) and Royal Navy (British) ships conducting Maritime Security Operations while underway in the Persian Gulf. Pictured foreground-to-background: The USN Harpers Ferry Class: Dock Landing Ship, USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50), The Royal Navy (British), Appleleaf Class Support Tanker, Her Majesty's Ship (HMS) BAYLEAF (A 109); and the USN Tarawa Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4)

An aerial view showing US Navy (USN) and Royal Navy (British) ships co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael J. Sandberg, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Aviation Electrician's Mate AIRMAN (AEAN) Marvin Farr performs a resistant check on a circuit card aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5). The PELELIU is currently deployed in support of the global war on terrorism

US Navy (USN) Aviation Electrician's Mate AIRMAN (AEAN) Marvin Farr pe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Leonard J. Mandap, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

060816-N-3314H-043 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) Sailors man the rails aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) returning to its homeport at Naval Station (NS) San Diego, California (CA). The return completes a six-month deployment in the Persian Gulf with the Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class Carmen O. Hubbs (Released)

060816-N-3314H-043 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) Sailors man the rails ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Carmen O. Hubbs, USN Rele... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors "man the rails" as the USN Tarawa class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) approaches the pier following a six-and-a-half month deployment in support of the global war on terrorism

US Navy (USN) Sailors "man the rails" as the USN Tarawa class Amphibio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: P... More

During a man overboard drill the US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Personnel Large (LCPL) is lowered over the side of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

During a man overboard drill the US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Personnel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Patrick W. Mullen Release Status: Released to P... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assemble on the flight deck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4), to listen as Commander, US Sixth Fleet, USN Vice Admiral (VADM) John Stufflebeem, congratulates the crew on the completion of a successful deployment. The NASSAU served as the flagship for Expeditionary Strike Group 8 (ESG-8) during the scheduled six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO)

US Navy (USN) Sailors and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assemble on t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Andrew King, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4), throw out the first pitch before a Major Base Ball (MBL) Florida Marlins vs. Boston Red Sox baseball game at Dolphin Stadium, located in Hollywood, Florida (FL).  The Marlins hosted Military Appreciation Night in support of the US Armed Forces. Pictured background left-to-right are; USN Interior Communications SPECIALIST First Class (IC1) Sollie Davis, Sailor of the Year; USN Captain (CAPT) John Roberti, Commanding Officer (CO); and USN Boatswain's Mate Second Class (BM2) Michael Cassidy, Junior Sailor of the Year

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Shi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hollywood State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Amanda Clayton, USN Release Status: Released t... More

U.S. Navy (USN) CHIEF Machinist's Mate (MMC) Jordan Rosado speaks to first class petty officers aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4) about success, advancement, and the Sailor of the Year program. MMC Rosado was selected as the 2006 Atlantic Fleet Sailor of the Year for and was meritoriously advanced to chief petty officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Arif Patani) (Released)

U.S. Navy (USN) CHIEF Machinist's Mate (MMC) Jordan Rosado speaks to f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Arif Patani, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Seahawk helicopter is directed onto the flight deck aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2). The helicopter is performing "touch and go" training in order for the squadron and the ship to meet qualification standards to maintain deployment readiness

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Seahawk helicopter is directed onto the flight ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Patrick W. Mullen III, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

US Navy (USN) Yeoman Third Class (YN3) Heidi Romine describes her medals and ribbons to a 12-year-old patient at the Chris Evert Pediatric Hospital. YN3 Romine is one of nine Sailors from the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4), who are visiting the Hospital during a port call in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FL)

US Navy (USN) Yeoman Third Class (YN3) Heidi Romine describes her meda...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Susan Milton, USN Release Status: Release... More

060807-N-4965F-002 (Aug. 7, 2006)US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS PORT ROYAL (CG 73) (bottom) and the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) sit moored at Naval Station Pearl Harbor after completion of a six-month deployment in the Western Pacific and the USN 5th Fleet areas of operation. Nearly 6,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3) departed Pearl Harbor to operate in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class James E. Foehl (Released)

060807-N-4965F-002 (Aug. 7, 2006)US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guide...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 James E. Foehl, USN Release St... More

060816-N-7498L-015 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) Sailors man the rails and display a banner aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) returning to its homeport at Naval Station (NS) San Diego, California (CA). The return completes a six-month deployment in the Persian Gulf with the Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Mark G. Logico (Released)

060816-N-7498L-015 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) Sailors man the rails ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Mark G. Logico, USN Relea... More

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) approaches the well deck the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) while the Chilean (Armada de Chile (ACh)) Leander Class Frigate LYNCH (FFG 07) operates in the waters just aft the ship. The TARAWA and LYNCH are two many naval warships participating in exercise Rim the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical priciency participating units in a wide array...

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) approaches the well deck t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) approaches the well deck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARAWA ... More

The US Navy (USN) Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship, USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50) (bow, foreground) approaches the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Henry J. Kaiser Class Underway Replenishment Oiler, USNS RAPPAHANNOCK (T-AO 204) (center) and the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4) (background) for a connected replenishment (CONREP) in the Persian Gulf, while on a regularly scheduled deployment to conduct a Maritime Security Operation (MSO) in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The US Navy (USN) Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship, USS CARTER HA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael J. Sandberg, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Hundreds of US Navy (USN) Sailors and their family members depart the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4) at Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA). Visitors came aboard to welcome home Sailors as the NASSAU, returned home as the lead ship of the Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), after successfully completing a six-month deployment in support of the global war on terrorism, where they conducted Maritime Security Operations (MSO) for the US 5th Fleet and Theater Security Cooperation for US 6th Fleet

Hundreds of US Navy (USN) Sailors and their family members depart the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LISN Santos Huante, USN Release Statu... More

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN Cystal Griffin, stationed aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4), sings the National Anthem before the start of a Major Base Ball (MBL) Florida Marlins vs. Boston Red Sox baseball game at Dolphin Stadium, located in Hollywood, Florida (FL).  The Marlins hosted Military Appreciation Night in support of the US Armed Forces

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN Cystal Griffin, stationed aboard the USN Tarawa C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hollywood State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Sean M. Stafford, USN Release Status: Released ... More

060816-N-5484G-053 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) SEAMAN Chris Helms greets his family after returning home from deployment aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) upon its return to Naval Station (NS) San Diego, Calif. The return completes a six-month deployment in the Persian Gulf with the Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Joseph Sebastian Gocong (Released)

060816-N-5484G-053 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) SEAMAN Chris Helms gre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joseph Gocong, USN Relea... More

060816-N-7498L-024 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 2nd Class Daniel Williams, Culinary SPECIALIST 2nd Class greets his son and daughter after returning home from deployment aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) upon its return to Naval Station (NS) San Diego, California (CA). The return completes a six-month deployment in the Persian Gulf with the Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Mark G. Logico (Released)

060816-N-7498L-024 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 2nd Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Mark G. Logico, USN Relea... More

US Navy (USN) Photographer's Mate 2nd Class (PH2) John Parker documents a Refuel At Sea (RAS) operation conducted by the USN Whidbey Island Class Dock landing Ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) (left), Australian Navy Durance Class Underway Replenishment Vessel Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) SUCCESS (AOR 304) (center), and the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) (right). These ships are some of the many participating in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the...

US Navy (USN) Photographer's Mate 2nd Class (PH2) John Parker document...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Photographer's Mate 2nd Class (PH2) John Parker documents a Refuel At Sea (RAS) operation conducted by the USN Whi... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnance AIRMAN (AOAN) Nicholas Gravesande, USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA 1), models one of the four different new concept USN Working Uniforms as he explains the safety precautions for firing the Mark 38 (Mk-38) 25 mm machine gun

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnance AIRMAN (AOAN) Nicholas Gravesande, USN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Marvin Harris, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Quartermaster Third Class (QM3) Carlos Rodriguez, Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship, USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50), plots the USS CARTER HALLs current position as it approaches the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Henry J. Kaiser Class Underway Replenishment Oiler, USNS RAPPAHANNOCK (T-AO 204) and the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LHA 4) for a connected replenishment (CONREP) in the Persian Gulf, while on a regularly scheduled deployment to conduct a Maritime Security Operation (MSO) in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Navy (USN) Quartermaster Third Class (QM3) Carlos Rodriguez, Harper...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael J. Sandberg, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors conduct live fire weapons qualification training using 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, on the flight deck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), while the ship is underway in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting routine operations

US Navy (USN) Sailors conduct live fire weapons qualification training...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Patrick W. Mullen III, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Sergio Segura directs the USN Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC-72) craft, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5) as it enters the well deck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS PELELIU (LHA 5), during wet well operation. The PELELIU and Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3) are currently on deployment in the Persian Gulf, in support of the global war on terrorism and Maritime Security Operations (MSO)

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Sergio Segura directs the USN Landing Craft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Zack Baddor, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

060816-N-7498L-002 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) Sailors man the rails aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) returning to its homeport at Naval Station (NS) San Diego, California (CA). The return completes a six-month deployment in the Persian Gulf with the Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Mark G. Logico (Released)

060816-N-7498L-002 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) Sailors man the rails ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Mark G. Logico, USN Relea... More

060816-N-5484G-041 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) Deck SEAMAN prepare to moor the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) at Naval Station (NS) San Diego, California (CA). The return of PELELU completes a six-month deployment in the Persian Gulf with the Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Joseph Sebastian Gocong (Released)

060816-N-5484G-041 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) Deck SEAMAN prepare to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joseph Gocong, USN Relea... More

060816-N-3314H-110 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 2nd Class Roderick Aquino, Information Systems Technician 2nd Class, greets his family after returning home from deployment aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) upon its return to Naval Station (NS) San Diego, California (CA). The return completes a six-month deployment in the Persian Gulf with the Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class Carmen O. Hubbs (Released)

060816-N-3314H-110 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 2nd Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Carmen O. Hubbs, USN Rele... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) "man the rails" as the ship pulls into Naval Station Pearl Harbor. The TARAWA is in Pearl Harbor to take part in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

US Navy (USN) and Spanish Navy ship maneuver through the waters of the Atlantic Ocean while participating in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Exercise Standing Naval Force Atlantic (SNFL). The Standing Naval Force is a squadron of eight to ten destroyers and frigates from different nations in the NATO organization. Pictured foreground-to-background: The Spanish Navy, Santa Maria Class Frigate, NAVARRA (F 85); the USN Austin Class Amphibious Transport Docks, USS TRENTON (LPD 14); the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), and the USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigate, USS SIMPSON (FFG 56)

US Navy (USN) and Spanish Navy ship maneuver through the waters of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Mark A. Martinez, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Fuels (Purple) and Plane Handlers (Blue) Sailors fuel a US Marine Corps (USMC) AV-8B Harrier II, Marine Attack Squadron 214 (VMA-214), Blacksheep, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona (AZ), prior to launch from the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA-5). PELELIU is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting carrier qualifications

US Navy (USN) Aviation Fuels (Purple) and Plane Handlers (Blue) Sailor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Zack Baddorf, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

A high-angle view showing US Navy (USN) Sailors engage in a live fire weapons qualification using 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, on the flight deck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), while the ship is underway in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting routine operations

A high-angle view showing US Navy (USN) Sailors engage in a live fire ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Patrick W. Mullen III, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

060816-N-7498L-016 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) Sailors man the rails aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) returning to its homeport at Naval Station (NS) San Diego, California (CA). The return completes a six-month deployment in the Persian Gulf with the Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Mark G. Logico (Released)

060816-N-7498L-016 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) Sailors man the rails ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Mark G. Logico, USN Relea... More

U.S. Navy Operations SPECIALIST 1ST Class (SW/AW) Ray Strawbridge, attached to the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4), competes in the Maneuvering Board portion of the Surface Line Week Competition on Nov. 1, 2006. Surface Line Week emphasizes competition and camaraderie among Hampton Roads-base surface ships, allowing surface warriors to demonstrate their expertise and spirit in a series of eight and 13 professional events. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class Andrea Simmons) (Released)

U.S. Navy Operations SPECIALIST 1ST Class (SW/AW) Ray Strawbridge, att...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Andrea Simmons, USN Release Status: Released to ... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors man the rails as the USN Tarawa class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) transits San Diego Bay upon its return from deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Five San Diego-based ships of Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG 1) returned home today following a six and a half month deployment in support of the global war on terrorism

US Navy (USN) Sailors man the rails as the USN Tarawa class Amphibious...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Mark... More

Two US Navy (USN) Sailors standby to tie up a ship at a mooring bitt on a pier at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. In the background the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Sailors "man the rails" as the ship pulls into the harbor. The TARAWA is in Pearl Harbor to take part in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while...

Two US Navy (USN) Sailors standby to tie up a ship at a mooring bitt o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two US Navy (USN) Sailors standby to tie up a ship at a mooring bitt on a pier at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. In the background ... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mates (AB) direct a USN MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 (HSC-21), Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), California (CA), to land on the flightdeck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA-5). HSC-21 provides search and rescue (SAR) support during night carrier qualifications by aircraft stationed aboard PELELIU

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mates (AB) direct a USN MH-60S Seah...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Zack Baddorf, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

During a man overboard drill the US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Personnel Large (LCPL) is lowered over the side of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

During a man overboard drill the US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Personnel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Patrick W. Mullen Release Status: Released to P... More

060816-N-3314H-106 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 1ST Class Lawrence Salalila, Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1ST Class greets his family after returning home from deployment aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) upon its return to Naval Station (NS) San Diego, California (CA). The return completes a six-month deployment in the Persian Gulf with the Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class Carmen O. Hubbs (Released)

060816-N-3314H-106 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 1ST Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Carmen O. Hubbs, USN Rele... More

U.S. Navy Damage Controlman First Class (SW/AW) Shawn Durant, assigned to the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4), pulls the rope aggressively during the tug-o-war competition, as part of Surface Line Week 2006 at Naval Station Norfolk on Nov. 3, 2006. Surface Line Week uses competitions and camaraderie among Hampton Roads-based surface ships, allowing surface warriors to demonstrate their expertise and spirit in a series of eight athletic and 13 professional events. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Kenneth R. Hendrix) (Released)

U.S. Navy Damage Controlman First Class (SW/AW) Shawn Durant, assigned...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Kenneth R. Hendrix, USN Release Status: Release... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors watch as Chilean (Armada de Chile (ACh)) Leander Class Frigate LYNCH (FFG 07) pulls alongside the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) before beginning an underway replenishment. TARAWA and LYNCH are two of many naval warships participating in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC es the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while...

US Navy (USN) Sailors watch as Chilean (Armada de Chile (ACh)) Leander...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Sailors watch as Chilean (Armada de Chile (ACh)) Leander Class Frigate LYNCH (FFG 07) pulls alongside the USN Tara... More

US Navy (USN) CHIEF Aviation Ordnanceman (AOC) Scott Kuczynski fires a twin M2.50 caliber machine gun, from onboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), at the decommissioned USN (former) Robert D. Conrad Class Oceanographic Research Ship, (now) Unclassified Miscellaneous (IX) Research Vessel, R/V GOSPORT (IX 517) in a live-fire Sink Exercise conducted 300 miles off the eastern seaboard of the United States. The R/V GOSPORT, other decommissioned vessels that were used as targets, were completely inspected by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) before being sunk and will now serve as an artificial reef for deep-sea marine life

US Navy (USN) CHIEF Aviation Ordnanceman (AOC) Scott Kuczynski fires a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Latrice Ames, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

US Navy (USN) Machinist Mate Third Class (MM3) Javier Rodriguez searches the A-division shelves for a globe valve to replace another in the ships chill water system aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5)

US Navy (USN) Machinist Mate Third Class (MM3) Javier Rodriguez search...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Prince A. Hughes III, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S KnightHawk helicopter, assigned to the Blackjacks of the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two One (HSC-21), takes off from the flight deck of the USN Tarawa Class: Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA-5) during a Replenishment At Sea (RAS) exercise for an upcoming Western Pacific deployment

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S KnightHawk helicopter, assigned to the Blackjac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Zack Baddorf, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

US Navy (USN) Air Controller AIRMAN Apprentice (ACAA) Matthew Hicks sweeps off a ladder well during cleaning stations aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5)

US Navy (USN) Air Controller AIRMAN Apprentice (ACAA) Matthew Hicks sw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Leonard J. Mandap, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

US Navy (USN) Quartermaster 2nd Class (QM2) Micheal Leer uses flashlights to guide an M119A1 155 mm Lightweight Towed Howitzer onto the platform of a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5). (SUBSTANDARD)

US Navy (USN) Quartermaster 2nd Class (QM2) Micheal Leer uses flashlig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Kerryl Cacho, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC-72) craft, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5) enters the well deck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS PELELIU (LHA 5), during wet well operation. The PELELIU and Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3) are currently on deployment in the Persian Gulf, in support of the global war on terrorism and Maritime Security Operations (MSO)

The US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC-72) craft, assigned ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Joel S. Meie, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

060815-N-49541-283 (Aug. 15, 2006)US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from Beach Marine Unit 1 (BMU-1), load a large plastic lei on a US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Utility 1633 (LCU 1633). It will be placed upon the bow of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) at its homeport at Naval Station (NS) San Diego, California (CA). The return of USS PELELU (LHA 5) and Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3) completes a scheduled six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Bryan M. Ilyankoff (Released)

060815-N-49541-283 (Aug. 15, 2006)US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Bryan M. Ilyankoff, USN R... More

U.S. Navy (USN) Hull Maintenance Technician Second Class Keith Benton, from the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4) bowls for a strike during the bowling competition part of the Surface Line Week 2006 at Naval Station Norfolk on Oct. 31, 2006. Surface Line Week emphasizes competition and camaraderie among Hampton Roads-based surface ships, allowing surface warriors to demonstrate their expertise and spirit in a series of eight sports and 13 professional events. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Kenneth R. Hendrix)(Released)

U.S. Navy (USN) Hull Maintenance Technician Second Class Keith Benton,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Kenneth R. Hendrix, USN Release Status: Release... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mates (AB) direct a USN MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 (HSC-21), Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), California (CA), to land on the flightdeck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA-5)

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mates (AB) direct a USN MH-60S Seah...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Zack Baddorf, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

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