200125-N-PI330-0032 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2020)
200125-N-PI330-0032 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2020) Seaman Branden Kay, from Surprise Ariz., mans a .240 aboard during training aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). Vella G... More
200529-N-PI330-0121 ARABIAN SEA (May 29, 2020) Damage
200529-N-PI330-0121 ARABIAN SEA (May 29, 2020) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Douglass Perez conducts maintenance on an emergency breathable air compressor aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) ... More
The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition
The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Mathew Perry (T-AKE 9), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and the Royal New Zealand Navy multi role vessel HMNZS Canterbu... More
200228-N-PI330-0068 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 28, 2020)
200228-N-PI330-0068 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 28, 2020) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) conducts a convoy exercise alongside ships from Military Sealift Command. Vella Gulf is ope... More
200327-N-PI330-0180 ARABIAN SEA (March 27, 2020) Fire
200327-N-PI330-0180 ARABIAN SEA (March 27, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Katherine Verbeek paints a close-in weapons system aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) on March 27, 2020. Vella Gu... More
200523-N-PI330-0166 GULF OF ADEN (May 23, 2020)
200523-N-PI330-0166 GULF OF ADEN (May 23, 2020) Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Leopoldo Soto-Reyes performs electrical maintenance on a rigid-hull inflatable boat aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf ... More
200529-N-PI330-0232 ARABIAN SEA (May 29, 2020) Boatswain’s
200529-N-PI330-0232 ARABIAN SEA (May 29, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Shanita Terry signals for an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter to land on the flight deck aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG ... More
200412-N-PI330-0056 ARABIAN GULF (Apr. 12, 2020) Fire
200412-N-PI330-0056 ARABIAN GULF (Apr. 12, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Brian Jensen lubricates an ammo locker door aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) on April 12, 2020. Vella Gulf is d... More
200126-N-PI330-0171 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2020)
200126-N-PI330-0171 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class David Cook, from Jackson, S.C., loads a M2HB .50-calibur aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). Ve... More
200303-N-PI330-0197 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 3, 2020)
200303-N-PI330-0197 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 3, 2020) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196). Vella Gulf is conducting oper... More
200729-N-PI330-0210 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 29, 2020)
200729-N-PI330-0210 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 29, 2020) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Jacob Siken constructs a pipe patch during damage control drills aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser US... More
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
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
200414-N-PI330-0009 ARABIAN GULF (Apr. 14, 2020) Fire
200414-N-PI330-0009 ARABIAN GULF (Apr. 14, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Hayden Gassman operates a close-in weapons system console aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) on April 14, 2020. V... More
200506-N-PI330-0027 GULF OF ADEN (May 6, 2020) Aviation
200506-N-PI330-0027 GULF OF ADEN (May 6, 2020) Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Michael Casady lubricates a spring for a .240 machine gun aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 4, 202... More
200506-N-PI330-0040 GULF OF ADEN (May 6, 2020) Machinist’s
200506-N-PI330-0040 GULF OF ADEN (May 6, 2020) Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Todd Barrilleaux performs maintenance on a rast used for moving helicopters aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May... More
200227-N-PI330-0351 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 27, 2020)
200227-N-PI330-0351 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 27, 2020) Chief Boatswain’s Mate Taylor Baxley, from Camden, North Carolina, signals that someone is trying to move across the flight deck during flight operations aboar... More
200126-N-PI330-0068 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2020)
200126-N-PI330-0068 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2020) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) fires the aft 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise. Vella Gulf is conducting operations ... More
200203-N-PI330-0015 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 3, 2020) Machinery
200203-N-PI330-0015 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 3, 2020) Machinery Repairman 1st Class James Porter, from Muskegon, Michigan, waves flags to simulate a fire during a general quarters drill aboard the Ticonderoga-class... More
200513-N-PI330-0110 GULF OF ADEN (May 13, 2020) Boatswain’s
200513-N-PI330-0110 GULF OF ADEN (May 13, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Arian Anderson rigs a fueling station for testing aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 13, 2020. Vella Gulf is ... More
200320-N-PI330-0071 GULF OF ADEN (March 20, 2020) An
200320-N-PI330-0071 GULF OF ADEN (March 20, 2020) An SA-330 Puma helicopter attached to the USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) performs a vertical replenishment aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 7... More
200304-N-PI330-0420 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 4, 2020)
200304-N-PI330-0420 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 4, 2020) Ens. Jacob Bain, from Denver, Colorado, rinses OC spray from his eyes following a security reaction force basic course aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-miss... More
200502-N-PI330-0066 GULF OF ADEN (May 2, 2020) Fire
200502-N-PI330-0066 GULF OF ADEN (May 2, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Troy Lawhon performs maintenance on an MK38 25mm gun mount aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 2, 2020. Vella Gu... More
200126-N-PI330-0012 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2020)
200126-N-PI330-0012 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2020) Fire Controlman Aegis 3rd Class Tyler Nielson, from Lexington, Kenn., removes dummy rounds from the close-in weapons system following a training evolution aboa... More
200307-N-PI330-0018 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 7, 2020)
200307-N-PI330-0018 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 7, 2020) Electronic’s Technician 3rd Class Matios Ishou, from Detroit, Michigan, trims wires while replacing a light fixture aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile... More
200618-N-PI330-0137 ARABIAN SEA (June 18, 2020) Naval
200618-N-PI330-0137 ARABIAN SEA (June 18, 2020) Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) 2nd Class Jordan Antrican removes cargo netting from pallets during a vertical replenishment aboard the guided-missile crui... More
181205-N-PI330-011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2018) Gunner’s
181205-N-PI330-011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2018) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Caleb Vanmatre, from Seattle, hoses down the aft missile launchers aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). Vella Gulf i... More
The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition
The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Mathew Perry (T-AKE 9), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and the Royal New Zealand Navy multi role vessel HMNZS Canterbu... More
200126-N-PI330-0153 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2020)
200126-N-PI330-0153 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class David Cook, from Jackson, S.C., checks head space and timing on a M2HB .50-calibur aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser ... More
200127-N-PI330-0033 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2020)
200127-N-PI330-0033 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2020) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Mykhaela Moen, from Santa Clarita, California, overhauls a carbon dioxide fixed flooding system aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided... More
200308-N-PI330-0028 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 8, 2020)
200308-N-PI330-0028 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 8, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jason Foster, from The Colony, Texas, loads dummy rounds into a close-in weapons system aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missil... More
200513-N-PI330-0178 GULF OF ADEN (May 13, 2020) Sonar
200513-N-PI330-0178 GULF OF ADEN (May 13, 2020) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Cassandra Cutler performs maintenance on a sonar program runner aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May ... More
200525-N-PI330-0021 ARABIAN SEA (May 25, 2020) Fire
200525-N-PI330-0021 ARABIAN SEA (May 25, 2020) Fire Controlman Aegis 3rd Class Jessie Talley cleans the flight deck camera aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 25, 2020. Vella Gulf is de... More
181206-N-PI330-283 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2018) Boatswain’s
181206-N-PI330-283 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Matthew Waltman, from Greenbo, Ala., acts as the signalman during flight operations aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (... More
200411-N-PI330-0108 ARABIAN GULF (Apr. 11, 2020) Hull
200411-N-PI330-0108 ARABIAN GULF (Apr. 11, 2020) Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Jeremy Juarez-Jones mans a hose during a fire drill aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) on April 11, 2... More
200212-N-PI330-0398 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2020)
200212-N-PI330-0398 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Waldon Odonnell, from Gloucester, Massachusetts, refills an M9 magazine during pistol training aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-mi... More
200304-N-PI330-0171 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 4, 2020)
200304-N-PI330-0171 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 4, 2020) Logistics Specialist Seaman Michael Franklin, from Detroit, Michigan, fights off a simulated attacker with a baton while under the effects of OC spray as part ... More
200621-N-PI330-0037 GULF OF OMAN (June 21, 2020) Boatswain’s
200621-N-PI330-0037 GULF OF OMAN (June 21, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class John Vincent rigs a fueling station during a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188) aboard the guided-missile crui... More
200728-N-PI330-0061 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 28, 2020)
200728-N-PI330-0061 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 28, 2020) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) and the Turkish Salih Reis-class frigate TCG Kemalreis (F-247) conduct a photo exercise ... More
200424-N-PI330-0229 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) Fire
200424-N-PI330-0229 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Katherine Verbeek conducts maintenance on a close-in weapons system aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) April 24, ... More
200613-N-PI330-0081 ARABIAN SEA (June 13, 2020) Boatswain’s
200613-N-PI330-0081 ARABIAN SEA (June 13, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Dawson Michels rigs a cargo station during a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188) aboard the guided-missile cruis... More
200501-N-PI330-0170 GULF OF ADEN (May 1, 2020) Aviation
200501-N-PI330-0170 GULF OF ADEN (May 1, 2020) Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Frans Marken stabilizes rotor blades as they are removed from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Guardians” of Hel... More
200314-N-PI330-0170 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 14, 2020)
200314-N-PI330-0170 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 14, 2020) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class John Thomas, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, conducts pre-fire checks on a chaff launcher aboard the Ticonderog... More
200523-N-PI330-0197 GULF OF ADEN (May 23, 2020) Fire
200523-N-PI330-0197 GULF OF ADEN (May 23, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Katherine Verbeek loads rounds into a close-in weapons system aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 23, 2020. Vel... More
181204-N-PI330-033 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2018) Gunner’s
181204-N-PI330-033 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2018) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Kimberly Nazworth, from Augusta, Ga., prepares the five-inch mount to be loaded for a live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile cruise... More
200407-N-PI330-0083 ARABIAN GULF (Apr. 7, 2020) Aviation
200407-N-PI330-0083 ARABIAN GULF (Apr. 7, 2020) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Mariella Gonzales moves stores during a vertical replenishment aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) April ... More
200425-N-PI330-0196 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) The
200425-N-PI330-0196 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 24, 2020) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) sails through the Gulf of Aden April 25, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibil... More
200430-N-PI330-0028 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 30, 2020) Seaman
200430-N-PI330-0028 GULF OF ADEN (Apr. 30, 2020) Seaman Skylar Paulino, left, Seaman Anthony Turner, center, and Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Joseph Barrios set up shoring during damage control... More
200627-N-PI330-0025 ARABIAN GULF (June 27, 2020) The
200627-N-PI330-0025 ARABIAN GULF (June 27, 2020) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) pulls alongside USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5) for a replenishment-at-sea June 27, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed... More
200529-N-PI330-0152 ARABIAN SEA (May 29, 2020) Navy
200529-N-PI330-0152 ARABIAN SEA (May 29, 2020) Navy Chaplain Cmdr. Les Sikorski pours wine for communion during a Catholic Mass aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 29, 2020. Vella Gulf ... More
200401-N-PI330-0098 GULF OF OMAN (Apr. 1, 2020) Cryptologic
200401-N-PI330-0098 GULF OF OMAN (Apr. 1, 2020) Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Frederick Bickleman signals USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the guided-missile cr... More
200322-N-PI330-0208 GULF OF ADEN (March 22, 2020)
200322-N-PI330-0208 GULF OF ADEN (March 22, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Eric Bruce signals to bring a pallet over a cargo station aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during a replenish... More
200324-N-PI330-0098 ARABIAN SEA (March 24, 2020) Damage
200324-N-PI330-0098 ARABIAN SEA (March 24, 2020) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Jonathan Reyes conducts maintenance on an emergency breathable air pump aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) on M... More
200228-N-PI330-0538 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 28, 2020)
200228-N-PI330-0538 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 28, 2020) A convoy complied of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), left, MV Resolve, center, and USNS Benavidez (T-AKR 306) steam in for... More
200322-N-PI330-0019 GULF OF ADEN (March 22, 2020)
200322-N-PI330-0019 GULF OF ADEN (March 22, 2020) Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 1st Class Dylan Burg, left, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jason Foster fire a shot line to the USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE ... More
200308-N-PI330-0049 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 8, 2020)
200308-N-PI330-0049 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 8, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Ryan Jensen, from Houston, Texas, removes dummy rounds from a close-in weapons system aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile ... More
200123-N-PI330-0126 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2020)
200123-N-PI330-0126 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Hayden Gassman, from Gulfport, Mississippi, performs maintenance on the close-in weapons system aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-m... More
200205-N-PI330-0174 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2020)
200205-N-PI330-0174 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Eric Bruce, from Waynesboro, Virginia, salutes the pilots of an MH-60S helicopter as they depart the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile... More
200505-N-PI330-0142 GULF OF ADEN (May 5, 2020) Damage
200505-N-PI330-0142 GULF OF ADEN (May 5, 2020) Damage Controlman 1st Class Cameron Michalak performs maintenance on a P-100 firefighting water pump aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 4... More
200123-N-PI330-0266 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2020)
200123-N-PI330-0266 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2020) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) prepare to fuel an MH-60R helicopter on the flight deck. Vella Gulf is condu... More
200205-N-PI330-0405 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2020) Fire
200205-N-PI330-0405 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2020) Fire Controlman Aegis 2nd Class Daniel Fonville, left, from San Antonio; Operations Specialist 2nd Class John Smith, center, from Mobeetie, Texas; and Ens. Kim ... More
200206-N-PI330-0008 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2020) Gunner’s
200206-N-PI330-0008 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Kimberly Nazworth, from Thomasville, Georgia, conducts maintenance on an MK38 25mm gun mount aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile... More
200309-N-PI330-0135 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 9, 2020)
200309-N-PI330-0135 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 9, 2020) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Hannah Augestine, from McCordsville, Indiana, scores targets during small arms training aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruise... More
200326-N-PI330-0200ARABIAN SEA (March 26, 2020) Gunner’s
200326-N-PI330-0200ARABIAN SEA (March 26, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Corwin Little attaches a nozzle to a fire hose to test magazine sprinklers aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) on Mar... More
200318-N-PI330-0051 RED SEA (March 18, 2020) Gunner’s
200318-N-PI330-0051 RED SEA (March 18, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Corwin Little moves munitions aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) on March 18, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the U.S. ... More
200626-N-PI330-0020 GULF OF OMAN (June 26, 2020) Gunner’s
200626-N-PI330-0020 GULF OF OMAN (June 26, 2020) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Kyle Starrett grinds a scuttle while conducting maintenance aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) June 26, 2020. Vella Gu... More
200427-N-PI330-0145 ARABIAN SEA (Apr. 27, 2020) The
200427-N-PI330-0145 ARABIAN SEA (Apr. 27, 2020) The forward 5-inch gun aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) is fired during a live-fire exercise April 27, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the... More
200401-N-PI330-0006 GULF OF OMAN (Apr. 1, 2020) Seaman
200401-N-PI330-0006 GULF OF OMAN (Apr. 1, 2020) Seaman Branden Kay pulls a shot line from USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) on ... More
200303-N-PI330-0088 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 3, 2020)
200303-N-PI330-0088 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 3, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Shanita Terry, from Boydton, Virginia, removes a phone bag from a messenger line aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser... More
181205-N-PI330-116 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2018) Gunner’s
181205-N-PI330-116 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2018) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Kasey Jones, from Oklahoma City, tightens bolts around the base of a MK-18 mount aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72)... More
200619-N-PI330-0079 ARABIAN SEA (June 19, 2020) Fire
200619-N-PI330-0079 ARABIAN SEA (June 19, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class William Thornton replaces a stanchion aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) June 19, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to ... More
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
200123-N-PI330-0311 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2020)
200123-N-PI330-0311 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Sofia Martinez-Portillo, from Dallas, directs the hot fueling of an MH-60R helicopter on the flight deck aboard the Ticonderoga-clas... More
200422-N-PI330-0105 GULF OF OMAN (Apr. 21, 2020) Ens.
200422-N-PI330-0105 GULF OF OMAN (Apr. 21, 2020) Ens. Nathan Berkey ties a line to the end of a rigid-hull inflatable boat during boat officer training aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) A... More
200411-N-PI330-0165 ARABIAN GULF (Apr. 11, 2020) Damage
200411-N-PI330-0165 ARABIAN GULF (Apr. 11, 2020) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Mychaela Moen simulates overhauling a fire during damage controls drills aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) on ... More
200128-N-PI330-0011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 28, 2020)
200128-N-PI330-0011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 28, 2020) Seaman Jared Perez, from Lancaster, California, guides a storm line through a hatch aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72).... More
200316-N-PI330-0232 RED SEA (March 16, 2020) Boatswain’s
200316-N-PI330-0232 RED SEA (March 16, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Abraham Moore removes chocks and chains from and MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Guardians” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadr... More
200212-N-PI330-0690 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2020)
200212-N-PI330-0690 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Daralynn Smith, from Woodstock, Georgia, measures the spacing of elements from a close-in weapons system aboard the Ticonderoga-class... More
200302-N-PI330-0223 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 2, 2020)
200302-N-PI330-0223 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 2, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Alejandro Quintana, left, from El Paso, Texas, and Seaman Jared Perez, from Lancaster, California, remove chocks and chains from an ... More
200510-N-PI330-0051 GULF OF ADEN (May 10, 2020) Retail
200510-N-PI330-0051 GULF OF ADEN (May 10, 2020) Retail Service Specialist Seaman Daviana Camargo stocks items in the ship’s store aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 10, 2020. Vella Gul... More
200522-N-PI330-0120 GULF OF ADEN (May 22, 2020) Sonar
200522-N-PI330-0120 GULF OF ADEN (May 22, 2020) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Taylor Price stands a sonar watch in the combat information center aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) M... More
200624-N-PI330-0038 GULF OF OMAN (June 24, 2020) Culinary
200624-N-PI330-0038 GULF OF OMAN (June 24, 2020) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Dustin Campbell waves flags to simulate a fire during a flight deck fire drill aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG... More
200622-N-PI330-0050 GULF OF OMAN (June 22, 2020) Seaman
200622-N-PI330-0050 GULF OF OMAN (June 22, 2020) Seaman Robert Koyier splices lines aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) June 22, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of o... More
200308-N-PI330-0022 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 8, 2020)
200308-N-PI330-0022 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 8, 2020) Electronic’s Technician 2nd Class Tyler Stern, left, from Baltimore, and Electronic’s Technician 3rd Class Kevin Sanders, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, rep... More
200408-N-PI330-0096 ARABIAN GULF (Apr. 8, 2020) Machinist’s
200408-N-PI330-0096 ARABIAN GULF (Apr. 8, 2020) Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Andrew Collins performs maintenance on a high-pressure air compressor aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) on April... More
200614-N-PI330-0025 ARABIAN SEA (June 14, 2020) Lt.
200614-N-PI330-0025 ARABIAN SEA (June 14, 2020) Lt. j.g. Adam Bibeau conducts deck preservation aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) June 14, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fle... More
200619-N-PI330-0041 ARABIAN SEA (June 19, 2020) Hull
200619-N-PI330-0041 ARABIAN SEA (June 19, 2020) Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Jeremy Juarez-Jones conducts maintenance on a hydralic door closer aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) ... More
200729-N-PI330-0145 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 29, 2020)
200729-N-PI330-0145 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 29, 2020) Fireman Michael Branuela-Casiano performs electronic maintenance on a rigid-hull inflatable boat aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vel... More
200203-N-PI330-0018 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 3, 2020) Operations
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200228-N-PI330-0547 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 28, 2020)
200228-N-PI330-0547 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 28, 2020) A convoy complied of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), right, MV Resolve, center, and USNS Benavidez (T-AKR 306) steam in fo... More
200618-N-PI330-0037 ARABIAN SEA (June 18, 2020) Fire
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200128-N-PI330-0052 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 28, 2020)
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