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The guided missile cruisers VELLA GULF (CG-72) and PORT ROYAL (CG-73) are moored to a pier while undergoing construction. The amphibious assault ship BOXER (LHD-4) is moored in the background

The guided missile cruisers VELLA GULF (CG-72) and PORT ROYAL (CG-73) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John Bouvia Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG-72) moored at Pier No. 11. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71), which has just returned from a six-month Mediterranean deployment, is in the background

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG-72) m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Rel... More

The US Navy (USN) TICONDEROGA CLASS: Guided Missile Cruiser (AEGIS) USS VELLA GULF (CG 72) comes alongside USN Aircraft Carrier, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) for training operations. The Vella Gulf and the Roosevelt are part of Commander Carrier Group Eight (CCG-8) operating in the Arabian Sea in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The US Navy (USN) TICONDEROGA CLASS: Guided Missile Cruiser (AEGIS) US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Uss Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) Scene Camera Operato... More

Port bow view of the US Navy (USN) TICONDEROGA CLASS: Guided Missile Cruiser (AEGIS) USS VELLA GULF (CG 72) underway in the Arabian Sea, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Port bow view of the US Navy (USN) TICONDEROGA CLASS: Guided Missile C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Amy Delatorres... More

US Navy (USN) Ships assigned to the George Washington Carrier Strike Group participate in a strike group photo exercise while operating in the Arabian Sea during a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Pictured foreground-to-background: The USN Arleigh Burke Class (Flight IIA): Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis), USS BULKELEY (DDG 84); the USN Nimitz Class: Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73); and the USN Ticonderoga Class: Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS VELLA GULF (CG 72)

US Navy (USN) Ships assigned to the George Washington Carrier Strike G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Brien Aho, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

A bow view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG 72) underway during a strike group photo formation while operating in the Arabian Gulf during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A bow view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Cruiser USS VELLA GU...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Arabian Gulf Scene Major Command Shown: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN73) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Brien Aho, Usn Release Status: Released to Pu... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from the USN Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS VELLA GULF (CG 72), return to a disabled sailboat after rescuing two Dutch crew members in the Atlantic Ocean. The Ship's boarding team inspected the boat and assessed it as un-seaworthy. The boat's master requested crewmembers to retrieve the boat's papers, some personal effects and gear, then to remove the boat's bilge plugs allowing it to sink in 2,000 fathoms of water. The VELLA GULF responded to the distress call after the sailboat had been adrift for three days in high seas

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CTM2 Jason Heinen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, drum major, U.S. Marine Corps

Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, drum major, U.S. Marine Corps

Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, drum major, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band poses with some of the band's fans at the military tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 8, 2015. The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific B... More

Solomon Island citizens and children tour a landing

Solomon Island citizens and children tour a landing

Solomon Island citizens and children tour a landing craft medium (LCM) assigned to the Royal New Zealand ship HMNZS Canterbury (LSL-421) after landing ashore to drop off personnel and supplies during Pacific Pa... More

A Tongan musician performs during the Coronation Celebration

A Tongan musician performs during the Coronation Celebration

A Tongan musician performs during the Coronation Celebration Parade in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 4, 2015. The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band participated in the coronation ceremonies alongside military ba... More

180802-N-QI061-1087
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2018)

180802-N-QI061-1087 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2018)

180802-N-QI061-1087 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2018) Sailors man the rails during a sea-and-ancho evolution aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). Vella Gulf is currently underway conducting se... More

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Second Lieutenant (2LT) Alvin J. Jensen, standing in front of a US Navy (USN) F4U"CORSAIR"aircraft at Vella LaVella, Soloman Islands, November 14, 1943. 2LT Jensen is an Ace Pilot credited with 7 kills

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Second Li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vella Lavella Country: Solomon Islands (SLB) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt D. Q. White, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

An overhead bow view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway during sea trials

An overhead bow view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard quarter view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway during sea trials

A starboard quarter view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway on acceptance trial

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Vella Gulf @@(Cg 72) Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Port bow view of the US Navy (USN) TICONDEROGA CLASS: Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS VELLA GULF (CG 72) conducting a high-speed turn while underway in the Mediterranean Sea

Port bow view of the US Navy (USN) TICONDEROGA CLASS: Guided Missile C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jason R. Zalasky, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Triatheletes begin the competition with a 500 m swim

Triatheletes begin the competition with a 500 m swim

Triatheletes begin the competition with a 500 m swim in Kaneohe Bay during the Koa Kai Sprint Triathlon aboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, May 3, 2015. Following the swim participants complete a fast ... More

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Bryan P. Sherlock, U.S. Marine

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Bryan P. Sherlock, U.S. Marine

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Bryan P. Sherlock, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band Officer, talks with the Australian Army Band officer before the Coronation Celebration Parade in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 4, 2015.... More

A Tongan fire dancer lights a torch during the Coronation

A Tongan fire dancer lights a torch during the Coronation

A Tongan fire dancer lights a torch during the Coronation Military Tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 7, 2015. A tattoo is comprised of military units both musical and operational, from different countries, perf... More

Miller sprints through the finish line at the Koa Kai

Miller sprints through the finish line at the Koa Kai

Miller sprints through the finish line at the Koa Kai Sprint Triathlon aboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, May 3, 2015. Miller came in second place in the overall men's divison with a time of 58 minute... More

160629-M-TM809-514 NAVAL STATION JULHASAN ARASAIN,

160629-M-TM809-514 NAVAL STATION JULHASAN ARASAIN,

160629-M-TM809-514 NAVAL STATION JULHASAN ARASAIN, Philippines (June 29, 2016) U.S. Marine Sgt. Jason Sanvido works side-by-side with Filipino service members to set up a OE-254 antenna during a subject matter ... More

The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG 72) turns starboard and away from the USN Fast Combat Support Ship USNS SUPPLY (T-AOE 6) after conducting a simultaneous underway replenishment (UNREP) with the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) during a scheduled deployment

The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS VELLA G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Andrew Morrow, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) John F. Bolt, Marine Fighter Squadron 214 (VMF-214)"Black Sheep"taken at Vella La Vella, December 5, 1943 as he stands in front of a USMC F4U"CORSAIR"aircraft. 1LT Bolt is an Ace Pilot credited with 6 kills. His hometown is Sanford, Florida

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Vella La Vella Country: Solomon Islands (SLB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT D. W. White, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

AST-16-1174 - Apollo Soyuz Test Project - Apollo Soyuz Test Project, Solomon Islands, New Georgia, Kolombangara and Vella LaVella Islands

AST-16-1174 - Apollo Soyuz Test Project - Apollo Soyuz Test Project, S...

The original database describes this as: Description: Apollo Soyuz Test Project (ASTP),Solomon Islands,New Georgia, Kolombangara,Vella La Vella Islands. Image taken on Revolution 64. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) ... More

A starboard beam view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway during sea trials

A starboard beam view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Supply Class Fast Combat Support Ship USNS SUPPLY (T-AOE 6) conducts an underway replenishment (UNREP) and vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with the Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG 72) during a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Supply Class Fast Combat Support Sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN K. Goumenidis, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG 72) heads to sea following a brief port visit at Souda Bay. VELLA GULF home ported in Norfolk, Virginia, is currently on a scheduled deployment as part of George Washington Battle Group (GWBATGRU)

The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS VELLA G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC) Scene Camera Operator: Paul Farley, USN, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Lance Cpl. Zachary Miller, a volunteer with Single

Lance Cpl. Zachary Miller, a volunteer with Single

Lance Cpl. Zachary Miller, a volunteer with Single Marine & Sailor Program, transports building materials to a new storage space at Habitat for Humanity's ReStore in Honolulu, March 21, 2015. During the visit, ... More

The Australian Army Band, U.S. Marine Corps Forces,

The Australian Army Band, U.S. Marine Corps Forces,

The Australian Army Band, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, New Zealand Army Band and Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians have been practicing multiple times a day in preparation for the king's coronation ev... More

A landing craft air cushion, launched from the USS

A landing craft air cushion, launched from the USS

A landing craft air cushion, launched from the USS Rushmore, demonstrates amphibious landings as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s joint sea-basing exercise, Culebra Koa 15, May 15, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps phot... More

Volunteers, participants, and spectators were up with

Volunteers, participants, and spectators were up with

Volunteers, participants, and spectators were up with the Hawaii sun as they gathered for the Koa Kai Sprint Triathlon aboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, May 3, 2015. The triatheletes started the comp... More

Tongan girls wait for King Tupou VI to arrive for his

Tongan girls wait for King Tupou VI to arrive for his

Tongan girls wait for King Tupou VI to arrive for his coronation ceremony in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 4, 2015. The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band participated in the coronation ceremonies alongside bands... More

180802-N-QI061-2204
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2018)

180802-N-QI061-2204 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2018)

180802-N-QI061-2204 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2018) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Dylan Munn, from Sioux Fall, S.D., left, observes Electronics Technician 3rd Class Tyler Schleyer, from Newton, N.J., removing the b... More

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) Edwin J. Herman Jr., taken at Vella La Vella, November 14, 1943. 1LT Herman is an Ace Pilot credited with 8 kills. His hometown is Dallas, Texas

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vella La Vella Country: Solomon Islands (SLB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT White, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

A starboard quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway on acceptance trial

A starboard quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS VELLA GULF ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway during sea trials

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) under...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

160814-M-TM809-048 AT SEA (Aug. 14, 2016) Hospital

160814-M-TM809-048 AT SEA (Aug. 14, 2016) Hospital

160814-M-TM809-048 AT SEA (Aug. 14, 2016) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Albe Delorea, center, from Simi Valley, California and Hospitalman Ernest Smith, right, from Addison, Illinois, carry a simulated casualty a... More

160629-M-TM809-272 NAVAL STATION JULHASAN ARASAIN,

160629-M-TM809-272 NAVAL STATION JULHASAN ARASAIN,

160629-M-TM809-272 NAVAL STATION JULHASAN ARASAIN, Philippines (June 29, 2016) U.S. Marine Cpl. Mckensey Heath demonstrates proper use of a personal radio component during a subject matter expert exchange with ... More

The Armed Services YMCA’s Father Daughter Dance stressed

The Armed Services YMCA’s Father Daughter Dance stressed

The Armed Services YMCA’s Father Daughter Dance stressed the importance of a father-daughter relationship and gave them an opportunity to spend quality time together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brittney V... More

160814-M-TM809-152 AT SEA (Aug. 14, 2016) Hospital

160814-M-TM809-152 AT SEA (Aug. 14, 2016) Hospital

160814-M-TM809-152 AT SEA (Aug. 14, 2016) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Stephanie Madridejo, from San Diego, prepares a simulated casualty for an X-ray aboard hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during a Pacific P... More

King Tupuo VI arrives to the Coronation Military Tattoo

King Tupuo VI arrives to the Coronation Military Tattoo

King Tupuo VI arrives to the Coronation Military Tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 7, 2015. The U.S. and Tonga have sustained strong partnerships for years that continue to improve through participation in cult... More

160708-M-TM809-489 LEGAZPI, Philippines (July 8, 2016)

160708-M-TM809-489 LEGAZPI, Philippines (July 8, 2016)

160708-M-TM809-489 LEGAZPI, Philippines (July 8, 2016) U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Andrew Rice, Pacific Partnership 2016 deputy chief of staff, speaks with partner nation guests and U.S. Navy Capt. Tom Williams, missi... More

A overhead stern view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway during sea trials

A overhead stern view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Juan Vella (front), Sniper, 1ST Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-1 (RCT-1), maintains security with a 7.62 mm M40A1 sniper rifle and US Navy (USN) Hospitalman (HN) Clint Sprabary is his spotter in Al Shur, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. He is backed up by a USMC Marine with a 7.62 mm M16A2 rifle

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Juan Vella (front), Snipe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Shur Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 1 RCT Scene Camera Operator: CPL Mace M. Gratz, USMC Release Status: Released to Public C... More

160629-M-TM809-105 NAVAL STATION JULHASAN ARASAIN,

160629-M-TM809-105 NAVAL STATION JULHASAN ARASAIN,

160629-M-TM809-105 NAVAL STATION JULHASAN ARASAIN, Philippines (June 29, 2016) U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Shawn Tetreault, a humanitarian assistance disaster relief planner, speaks to Filipino service members duri... More

160610-M-TM809-174 DILI, Timor Leste (June 10, 2016)

160610-M-TM809-174 DILI, Timor Leste (June 10, 2016)

160610-M-TM809-174 DILI, Timor Leste (June 10, 2016) Builder Constructionman Anthony Murphy, a native of Compton, California, prepares to pour cement with a Timorese soldier at Maneluana School during Pacific P... More

Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, U.S. Marine Corps Forces,

Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, U.S. Marine Corps Forces,

Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band drum major, marches his Marines during the opening performance of the Coronation Military Tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 7, 2015. After partic... More

180802-N-QI061-1234 
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2018)

180802-N-QI061-1234 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2018)

180802-N-QI061-1234 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2018) Fire Controlman (Aegis) 3rd Class Ryan Valderrama, from San Diego, carries a line eye across the fantail of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72).... More

A Swedish Royal Navy Sub Lieutenant assigned to Fast Attack Craft HMS NORRKOPING (R 131), observes the US Navy (USN) Aegis Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG 72) (left) and the German Navy Oiler FGS RHOEN (A 1443) on the Baltic Sea, during the annual maritime Exercise BALTIC OPERATIONS 2003 (BALTOPS). The United States and 12 other nations are participating in this year's exercise. BALTOPS 2003 is intended to improve interoperability between allies and Partnership for Peace countries by conducting support operations at sea including exercises in gunnery, replenishment at sea, undersea warfare, radar tracking, mine countermeasures, seamanship, search and rescue, maritime...

A Swedish Royal Navy Sub Lieutenant assigned to Fast Attack Craft HMS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Swedish Royal Navy Sub Lieutenant assigned to Fast Attack Craft HMS NORRKOPING (R 131), observes the US Navy (USN) Aegis Class... More

A bow on view of the guided missile cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway on acceptance trial

A bow on view of the guided missile cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG-72) und...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) underway on acceptance trail

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingall Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Finland Navy, Rauma-class (Fast Attack Craft-Missile) patrol boat (foreground), maneuvers past the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis), USS VELLA GULF (CG 72), while underway in the Baltic Sea during Exercise BALTIC OPERATIONS (BALTOPS) 2003

A Finland Navy, Rauma-class (Fast Attack Craft-Missile) patrol boat (f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS 2003 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Sandberg, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

The US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS BULKELEY (DDG 84) (foreground) and the Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG 72) seen as they begin their approach on the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Fast Combat Support Ship USNS SUPPLY (T-AOE 6), for an underway replenishment (UNREP) at sea

The US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS BUL...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usns Supply (T-AOE 6) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Joan Kretschmer, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A port bow view of Dutch personal sailboat found stranded by the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS VELLA GULF (CG 72), in the Atlantic Ocean. After rescuing two Dutch crewmembers the Ship's boarding team inspected the boat and assessed it as un-seaworthy. The boat's master requested crewmembers to retrieve the boat's papers, some personal effects and gear, then to remove the boat's bilge plugs allowing it to sink in 2,000 fathoms of water. The VELLA GULF responded to the distress call after the sailboat had been adrift for three days in high seas

A port bow view of Dutch personal sailboat found stranded by the US Na...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CTM2 Jason Heinen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Amphibious assault vehicles, launched from the USS

Amphibious assault vehicles, launched from the USS

Amphibious assault vehicles, launched from the USS Rushmore, demonstrated amphibious landings as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s joint sea-basing exercise, Culebra Koa 15, May 15, 2015. Observed by local-based... More

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band performs

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band performs

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band performs for King Tupou VI alongside the Australian Army Band, Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians and the New Zealand Army Band during the King's coronation celebration ... More

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – Col. Sean C. Killeen relinquishes

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – Col. Sean C. Killeen relinquishes

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – Col. Sean C. Killeen relinquishes command of Marine Corps Base Hawaii to Col. Raul Lianez during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay on June 23, 2... More

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – Two MV-22 Ospreys assigned

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – Two MV-22 Ospreys assigned

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – Two MV-22 Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 depart Landing Zone 216 during a simulation of Operation Gothic Serpent aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 10, 20... More

160613-M-TM809-090 DILI, Timor Leste (June 13, 2016)

160613-M-TM809-090 DILI, Timor Leste (June 13, 2016)

160613-M-TM809-090 DILI, Timor Leste (June 13, 2016) A plastic surgery team conducts a cleft palate repair surgery aboard hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19). The patient was also treated aboard Mercy when the s... More

160708-M-TM809-105 LEGAZPI, Philippines (July 8, 2016)

160708-M-TM809-105 LEGAZPI, Philippines (July 8, 2016)

160708-M-TM809-105 LEGAZPI, Philippines (July 8, 2016) Bernardo R. Alejandro IV, regional director, Office of Civil Defense 5, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Babette Bolivar, commander, Joint Region Marianas and U.S. Mari... More

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway during sea trials

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port beam view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway during sea trials

A port beam view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) unde...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A bow view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG 72) as she pulls alongside of USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) [not shown] to transfer passengers while operating in the Gulf of Aden. The GULF is part of the Norfolk, Virginia (VA) based Washington Carrier Strike Group (CSG) on a scheduled deployment to the Central Command (CENTCOM) area of operation (AOR)

A bow view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Aden Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Brien Aho, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence

Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence

Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence speak to Lt. Col. James H. Banton, Jr., air station executive officer, before departing Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Nov. 30. While in Beaufort, they v... More

Vice President Mike Pence speaks with Lt. Col. James

Vice President Mike Pence speaks with Lt. Col. James

Vice President Mike Pence speaks with Lt. Col. James H. Banton, Jr., air station executive officer, before departing Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Nov. 30. While in Beaufort, they visited Marines aboard the... More

A participant in the Koa Kai Sprint Triathlon speeds

A participant in the Koa Kai Sprint Triathlon speeds

A participant in the Koa Kai Sprint Triathlon speeds down the flight line during the 11.1-mile bike ride portion aboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, May 3, 2015. Following the bike portion, participant... More

The Tongan conductor marches back to his spot after

The Tongan conductor marches back to his spot after

The Tongan conductor marches back to his spot after aligning his troops, July 4, 2015. The U.S. Marine Forces, Pacific Band performed alongside The Australian Army Band, Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians and the... More

Volunteers, participants, and spectators were up with

Volunteers, participants, and spectators were up with

Volunteers, participants, and spectators were up with the Hawaii sun as they gathered for the Koa Kai Sprint Triathlon aboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, May 3, 2015. The triatheletes started the comp... More

Sgt. Maj. Scott W. Stutler receives a Meritorious Service

Sgt. Maj. Scott W. Stutler receives a Meritorious Service

Sgt. Maj. Scott W. Stutler receives a Meritorious Service Medal from Lt. Col. Brian P. Coyne, commanding officer, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment during his relief and appointment ceremony at Dewey Square, A... More

160713-M-TM809-633 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 13, 2016)

160713-M-TM809-633 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 13, 2016)

160713-M-TM809-633 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 13, 2016) Flight deck personnel conduct a vertical replenishment aboard hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) with an MH-60S sea hawk helicopter assigned to the “Island Kni... More

180802-N-QI061-1161
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2018)

180802-N-QI061-1161 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2018)

180802-N-QI061-1161 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2018) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Kevin Connolly, from Cove City, N.C., rigs a safety net on the Foc's'le aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). Ve... More

An overhead stern view of construction progress on the bow of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) as the vessel is moored to a pier at Ingalls Shipbuilding

An overhead stern view of construction progress on the bow of the guid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released ... More

A starboard side view of the guided missile cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway on acceptance trial

A starboard side view of the guided missile cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Vella Gulf @@(Cg 72) Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

A starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) TICONDEROGA CLASS: Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS VELLA GULF (CG 72) conducting a high-speed turn while underway in the Mediterranean Sea

A starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) TICONDEROGA CLASS: Guided M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jason R. Zalasky, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Ships assigned to the George Washington Carrier Strike Group participate in a strike group photo exerce while operating in the Arabian Sea during a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Pictured clockwe starting foreground are: The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Halifax Class Frigate, HMCS TORONTO (FFH 333); The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class: Guided Msile Cruer (Aeg) USS VELLA GULF (CG 72); the USN Military Sealift Command (MSC) Fast Combat Support Ship, USNS SUPPLY (T-AOE 6); the USN Arleigh Burke Class (Flight IIA): Guided Msile Destroyer (Aeg), USS BULKELEY (DDG 84); and the USN Nimitz Class: Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)...

Ships assigned to the George Washington Carrier Strike Group participa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Ships assigned to the George Washington Carrier Strike Group participate in a strike group photo exercise while operating in the... More

160610-M-TM809-092 DILI, Timor Leste (June 10, 2016)

160610-M-TM809-092 DILI, Timor Leste (June 10, 2016)

160610-M-TM809-092 DILI, Timor Leste (June 10, 2016) Builder Constructionman Anthony Murphy, a native of Compton, California, and Steelworker 3rd Class Roy Hughes, a native of Boston, Massachusetts, fill a whee... More

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – Col. Sean C. Killeen relinquishes

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – Col. Sean C. Killeen relinquishes

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – Col. Sean C. Killeen relinquishes command of Marine Corps Base Hawaii to Col. Raul Lianez during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay on June 23, 2... More

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band performs

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band performs

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band performs alongside The Australian Army Band, Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians and the New Zealand Army Band in a celebration parade following the coronation of King Tu... More

160714-M-TM809-020 AT SEA (July 14, 2016) Naval Air

160714-M-TM809-020 AT SEA (July 14, 2016) Naval Air

160714-M-TM809-020 AT SEA (July 14, 2016) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Sean Magee, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 21, is responsible for maintaining the aircraf... More

Cpl. Cameron Henderson, a Marine with Golf Company,

Cpl. Cameron Henderson, a Marine with Golf Company,

Cpl. Cameron Henderson, a Marine with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, executes an "eyes right" during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 10, 2015. The cer... More

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (MAJ), Robert G. Owens, Jr., taken at Vella La Vella, November 11, 1943. MAJ Owens is an Ace Pilot credited with 7 kills

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vella La Vella Country: Solomon Islands (SLB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT D. Q. White, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

A port quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway on acceptance trial

A port quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG-7...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A sport side view of the guided missile cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway on acceptance trial

A sport side view of the guided missile cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG-72)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway during sea trials

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) under...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard beam view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway during sea trials

A starboard beam view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the US Navy (USN) TICONDER0GA CLASS: Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS VELLA GULF (CG 72) underway in the Arabian Sea in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A port bow view of the US Navy (USN) TICONDER0GA CLASS: Guided Missile...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Enduring Freedom Country: Arabian Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHC (Aw) Eric A. Clement, USN Release Status: Released to Public... More

Port side view of the US Navy (USN) TICONDEROGA CLASS: Guided Missile Cruiser (AEGIS) USS VELLA GULF (CG 72) underway in the Arabian Sea, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Port side view of the US Navy (USN) TICONDEROGA CLASS: Guided Missile ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 (Aw) Travis Ro... More

The US Navy (USN) Fast Combat Support Ship USNS SUPPLY (T-AOE 6), USN Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS BULKELEY (DDG 84), and the USN Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG 72) seen from the signal bridge of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) during an underway replenishment (UNREP) at sea

The US Navy (USN) Fast Combat Support Ship USNS SUPPLY (T-AOE 6), USN ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Joan Kretschmer, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS VELLA GULF (CG 72), Commanding Officer (CO) USN Captain (CAPT) Steve Davis (left), welcomes Mr. Johan Aarden safely aboard the ship. Mr. Aarden was one of the two men rescued from a sailboat in distress in the Atlantic Ocean, by the USS VELLA GULF's crew. The ship responded to the distress call after the sailboat had been adrift for three days in high seas

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Ae...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) Scene Camera Operator: MAC Wendy Litrell, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Tongan Marines conduct exercises during the Coronation

Tongan Marines conduct exercises during the Coronation

Tongan Marines conduct exercises during the Coronation Military Tattoo rehearsal in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 2, 2015. A tattoo is comprised of military units both musical and operational, from different countrie... More

160814-M-TM809-069 AT SEA (Aug. 14, 2016) Hospital

160814-M-TM809-069 AT SEA (Aug. 14, 2016) Hospital

160814-M-TM809-069 AT SEA (Aug. 14, 2016) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Latoya Powell, from Chicago, assesses a simulated casualty aboard hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during a Pacific Partnership 2016 searc... More

Volunteers, participants, and spectators were up with

Volunteers, participants, and spectators were up with

Volunteers, participants, and spectators were up with the Hawaii sun as they gathered for the Koa Kai Sprint Triathlon aboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, May 3, 2015. The triatheletes started the comp... More

Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark Gleason, bandmaster, U.S.

Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark Gleason, bandmaster, U.S.

Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark Gleason, bandmaster, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, marches to his spot during a military tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga July 8, 2015. The MARFORPAC Band travels throughout the Pa... More

160911-M-TM809-163 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2016) Chief

160911-M-TM809-163 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2016) Chief

160911-M-TM809-163 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2016) Chief (select) Hospital Corpsman Joseph Montes (left), from San Diego, and Chief (select) Hospital Corpsman Claudette Arenas (right), from Las Vegas, conduct a ... More

A stern view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway during sea trials

A stern view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway during sea trials

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port quarter view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway during sea trials

A port quarter view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG 72) is assisted by a tugboat as it departs for the Baltic Sea from Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA), to participate in the 34th annual maritime Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS 2006). BALTOPS 2006 is an annual international sea exercise designed to increase the level of cooperation between naval forces of the Partnership for Peace members in the Baltic Region. Exercise events include mine countermeasures, maritime interdiction, damage control, undersea warfare and search and rescue scenarios

The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS VELLA G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Joshua Glassburn, USN Release Sta... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from the USN Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS VELLA GULF (CG 72), comes along side the ship following a rescue operation involving two Dutch crewmen rescued from a sailboat in distress the Atlantic Ocean, by the USS VELLA GULF's crew. The ship responded to the distress call after the sailboat had been adrift for three days in high seas

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CTM2 Jason Heinen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Sgt. Punahele Moku, a military working dog handler,

Sgt. Punahele Moku, a military working dog handler,

Sgt. Punahele Moku, a military working dog handler, controls his dog, Pedro, while conducting detection training aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 14, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brittney Vella/Released)

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