“Faces of the Fleet” is a collection of images of Sailors serving our country in the greatest and most technologically advanced Navy in the world. These fine men and women are leading from the deck plates and completing missions around the globe. This is your fleet and these are your Sailors! GO NAVY!
Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Bryan Barcena, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 3, mans the M240 machine gun aboard a Mark VI patrol boat providing security escort to amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during a high value asset security exercise as part of unit level training conducted by Coastal Riverine Group 1 training evaluation unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Boatswain’s Mate Nelson Doromal Jr./Released)Musician 1st Class Amy Broadbent, from Rockville, Md., sings a solo with the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus during a concert at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. (U.S. Navy photo by Musician 1st Class Sarah Blecker/Released)Ens. Cierra Swiney, from Sparta, Ga., assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), uses a sound-powered telephone in the starboard bridge wing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary D. Behrend/Released)Recruits with the 61st Annual Recruit Cardinal Division don Navy ball caps after completing their evaluation aboard USS Trayer (BST 21) at Recruit Training Command, Aug. 1, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Williamson/Released)Lt. j.g. Keneisha Brown, from Shreveport, Louisiana, loads a magazine into an M4 carbine rifle during a rifle qualification course (RQC) on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda/Released)Operations Specialist Seaman Eric Jumilla man’s the helm on the bridge of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), Aug. 1, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Damon Grosvenor/Released)Seaman Tyler Paulino, from Hamilton Square, New Jersey, singles-up a line during sea and anchor on the fo’c’s’le aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gian Prabhudas/Released)Quartermaster Seaman Gabriel Carrillo, from San Diego, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), uses a sextant to plot the sun line on the starboard bridge wing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary D. Behrend/Released)Quartermaster 2nd Class Jakorre Jackson writes an entry in a log aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raymond Maddocks/Released)U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Nailah Thompson, from Atlanta, talks over a sound powered telephone during an integrated training team environment in damage control central aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keypher Strombeck/Released)Operations Specialist 3rd Class Keanu Maples mans a bridge watch aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jason Waite/Released)Seaman Cheyenne Faux steers the ship as a master helmsman aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raymond Maddocks/Released)Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Anissa Barthell, from Atlanta, looks through binoculars for surface contacts on the fo’c’sle of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) during a surface warfare advance live-fire, Aug. 1, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lyle Wilkie/Released)The crew of the Navy’s newest littoral combat ship, USS Billings (LCS 15), brings the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Marianne Guemo/Released)Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Shawnette Jefferson Winbush pipes over the ship’s announcing system aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raymond Maddocks/Released)
Sailors proudly serve around the world in a variety of ways. Tell us which photo grabs your interest.
“Faces of the Fleet” is a collection of images of Sailors serving our country in the greatest and most technologically advanced Navy in the world. These fine men and women are leading from the deck plates and completing missions around the globe. This is your fleet and these are your Sailors! GO NAVY!
Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Bryan Barcena, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 3, mans the M240 machine gun aboard a Mark VI patrol boat providing security escort to amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during a high value asset security exercise as part of unit level training conducted by Coastal Riverine Group 1 training evaluation unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Boatswain’s Mate Nelson Doromal Jr./Released)Musician 1st Class Amy Broadbent, from Rockville, Md., sings a solo with the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus during a concert at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. (U.S. Navy photo by Musician 1st Class Sarah Blecker/Released)Ens. Cierra Swiney, from Sparta, Ga., assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), uses a sound-powered telephone in the starboard bridge wing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary D. Behrend/Released)Recruits with the 61st Annual Recruit Cardinal Division don Navy ball caps after completing their evaluation aboard USS Trayer (BST 21) at Recruit Training Command, Aug. 1, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Williamson/Released)Lt. j.g. Keneisha Brown, from Shreveport, Louisiana, loads a magazine into an M4 carbine rifle during a rifle qualification course (RQC) on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda/Released)Operations Specialist Seaman Eric Jumilla man’s the helm on the bridge of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), Aug. 1, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Damon Grosvenor/Released)Seaman Tyler Paulino, from Hamilton Square, New Jersey, singles-up a line during sea and anchor on the fo’c’s’le aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gian Prabhudas/Released)Quartermaster Seaman Gabriel Carrillo, from San Diego, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), uses a sextant to plot the sun line on the starboard bridge wing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary D. Behrend/Released)Quartermaster 2nd Class Jakorre Jackson writes an entry in a log aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raymond Maddocks/Released)U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Nailah Thompson, from Atlanta, talks over a sound powered telephone during an integrated training team environment in damage control central aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keypher Strombeck/Released)Operations Specialist 3rd Class Keanu Maples mans a bridge watch aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jason Waite/Released)Seaman Cheyenne Faux steers the ship as a master helmsman aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raymond Maddocks/Released)Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Anissa Barthell, from Atlanta, looks through binoculars for surface contacts on the fo’c’sle of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) during a surface warfare advance live-fire, Aug. 1, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lyle Wilkie/Released)The crew of the Navy’s newest littoral combat ship, USS Billings (LCS 15), brings the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Marianne Guemo/Released)Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Shawnette Jefferson Winbush pipes over the ship’s announcing system aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raymond Maddocks/Released)
Sailors proudly serve around the world in a variety of ways. Tell us which photo grabs your interest.
“Faces of the Fleet” is a collection of images of Sailors serving our country in the greatest and most technologically advanced Navy in the world. These fine men and women are leading from the deck plates and completing missions around the globe. This is your fleet and these are your Sailors! GO NAVY!
Lt. Tyler Davies, Lead Solo pilot assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, prepares the cockpit of an F/A-18 Hornet prior to a practice demonstration before the Pensacola Beach Air Show. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Schumaker/Released)Cmdr. Pat Eliason, right, executive officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68), stands watch with Lt. Dan Stayton, middle, and Ensign Ryan Slaughter as the ship conducts a routine transit through the Strait of Hormuz alongside the roll-on/roll-off and container ship MV Cape Ray (T-AKR 9679). (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Daphne White/Released)Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees from the Hampton Roads area receive a historical presentation at Nauticus in conjunction with the CPO Heritage Days event. (U.S. Navy photo by Diana Gordon/Released)Midshipman Claire Podiak, from Portage, Mich., left, and Midshipman Cody Bernier, from Lafayette, Ind., man a hose during a damage control exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard/Released)Navy Diver 1st Class Tim Huskey, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, prepares to dive on the wreck of the World War I ship USS San Diego (ACR 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey/Released)Operations Specialist 1st Class Trillion Ray, from Nashville, Tenn., listens for information from the bridge as the guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) conducts a replenishment-at-sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 1st Class Lizeth Perez, assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, signals during morning turns before a practice demonstration for the Pensacola Beach Air Show. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Schumaker/Released)Operations Specialist 3rd Class Xavier Hall, from Belleville, Ill., stands watch in the combat direction center of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyra M. Watson/Released)Damage Controlman 2nd Class Ruben Venegas, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), demonstrates features of the Carrier-Advanced Reconfigurable Training Systems (C-ARTS) simulator at the Cape Henry Associates corporate office. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alan Lewis/Released)Chief Fire Controlman Robert J. Miller reenlists aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB 64), a retired Iowa-class battleship that is berthed permanently as a museum ship next to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum in Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy photo by Max Lonzanida/Released)
Sailors proudly serve around the world in a variety of ways. Tell us which photo grabs your interest.
Right now your Navy is 100 percent on watch around the globe helping to preserve the American way of life. Whether it be operating and training off the coast of Spain or forward deployed to the Arabian Gulf, the flexibility and presence provided by our U.S. naval forces provides national leaders with great options for protecting and maintaining our national security and interests around the world. The imagery below highlights the Navy’s ability to provide those options by operating forward.
ARABIAN GULF: The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Arabian Gulf. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rachael Treon/Released)AEGEAN SEA: The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Turner/Released)INDIAN OCEAN: Aviation Boatswain Mate Handling Airman Ryan Sharland directs a UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (reinforced) on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin A. Schoenberger/Released)GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba: The future San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) transits Guantanamo Bay during a brief fuel stop. The ship is currently on its way to home port in San Diego, and is scheduled to be commissioned in its namesake city of Portland, Oregon in April. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Philip Wagner, Jr./Released)CELEBES SEA: Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Paul Clarke, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) to lift off from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vance Hand/Released)JEBEL ALI, Dubai: The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) sits moored in Jebel Ali, Dubai during a regularly scheduled port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Colemanberry/Released)BLACK SEA: Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Jacob Ferrantino fires a .50-caliber machine gun aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) during a live-fire exercise in the Black Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Turner/Released)MEDITERRANEAN SEA: The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) transits the Mediterranean Sea. Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its fourth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Turner/Released)ARABIAN GULF: Sailors guide an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 22 during a preflight inspection on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Victoria Foley/Released)ODESSA, Ukraine: A Ukrainian tugboat guides the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) as the ship prepares to moor in Odessa, Ukraine. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Turner/Released)
Tell us which photo best shows YOUR Navy Operating Forward !
“Faces of the Fleet” is a collection of images of Sailors serving our country in the greatest and most technologically advanced Navy in the world. These fine men and women are leading from the deck plates and completing missions around the globe. This is your fleet and these are your Sailors! GO NAVY!
Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Andrew White starts the turbines on a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) during a maintenance check in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dalton D. Caples Class/Released)Quartermaster 2nd Class Nichols Taylor, and Operations Specialist 2nd Class Samatha Davis, both assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stand watch in the bridge. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Samoluk/Released)Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) conduct a visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) drill. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Burgains/Released)Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 1st Class Phuong Le, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), records readings while on watch in the ship’s main machinery room. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Pastor/Released)Personnel Specialist 1st Class Susan Figueroa, right, and Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Martinez compile pay audit reports aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/Released)Navy Diver 2nd Class Nathan Fisher, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit One, front, shows Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson a recompression chamber aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Spencer Roberts/Released)A Sailor attached to the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) greets her child during the ship’s homecoming celebration. James E. Williams departed Norfolk May 23 for a scheduled deployment in the Navy’s 5th and 6th fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Wolpert/Released)Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Shawn Murphy, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Alfonso Arce move ordnance through the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Hogan/Released)Aviation Boatswains Mate (Fueling) Seth Nadeau conducts a fuel analysis while underway aboard expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB-3). (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Mitch Wenthe/Released)Ensign Bridgette Barden climbs up the side of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) during a visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) drill. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Burgains/Released)Lt. Oanh Hutson performs a root canal aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Taylor King/Released)Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Erick Perez uses a blowtorch to cut out fabrication materials aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Morgan K. Nall/Released)
Sailors proudly serve around the world in a variety of ways. Tell us which photo grabs your interest.
Right now your Navy is 100 percent on watch around the globe helping to preserve the American way of life. Whether it be operating and training off the coast of Spain or forward deployed to the Arabian Gulf, the flexibility and presence provided by our U.S. naval forces provides national leaders with great options for protecting and maintaining our national security and interests around the world. The imagery below highlights the Navy’s ability to provide those options by operating forward.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Mark Vogel signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Sea Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, during take off from the flight deck of the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danny Ray Nuñez Jr./Released)MEDITERRANEAN SEA: A UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) approaches the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin A. Schoenberger/Released)OKINAWA, Japan: Boatswains Mate 1st Class Dennis Castro signals to launch a U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) assigned to Amphibious Assault Vehicle Company, Combat Assault Battalion, from the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during exercise Blue Chromite. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay/Released)SASEBO, Japan: Capt. Michael Hakanson, chaplain of Surface Forces Pacific Fleet, boards the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) for a tour of the ships religious facilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse Marquez Magallanes/Released)FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan: The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) prepares to moor at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian G. Reynolds/Released)INDIAN OCEAN: An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Wolf Pack” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elesia K. Patten/Released)APRA, Guam: The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) departs Naval Base Guam after a regularly scheduled port call. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anthony J. Rivera/Released)COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) prepares to pull into Colombo, Sri Lanka for a port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Milham/Released)SINGAPORE STRAIT: Seaman Stephen Springstead stands a lookout watch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a transit through the Singapore Strait. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jose Madrigal/Released)SOUTH CHINA SEA: U.S. Marines prepare to launch an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Schroeder/Released)
Tell us which photo best shows YOUR Navy Operating Forward !
“Faces of the Fleet” is a collection of images of Sailors serving our country in the greatest and most technologically advanced Navy in the world. These fine men and women are leading from the deck plates and completing missions around the globe. This is your fleet and these are your Sailors! GO NAVY!
Sailors assigned to the “Knighthawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 prepare to load ordnance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet on flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alan Lewis/Released)Ensign Teashla Moody observes surface contacts aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), Oct. 22, 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Utah Kledzik/Released)Sailors hoist an airborne low frequency sonar aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Oct. 23, 2017, in the Arabian Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Schroeder/Released)
U.S. Navy Sailors perform a surgical operation held in an operating room aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20). (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ernest R. Scott/Released)Operations Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Pilieri, from Philadelphia, stands watch on the bridge wing of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) maneuvers behind the Royal Navy ship HMS Diamond (D34) during the San Diego’s departure from Souda Bay, Greece, Oct. 21, 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin A. Schoenberger/Released)Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Gavin Prather, front, and Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Laura Dolce, both assigned to the “Fighting Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, transport aircraft equipment on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Thomas Bonaparte Jr./Released)Seaman Marvin O’Brient makes an announcement on the shipboard general announcement system aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) Oct. 20, 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Utah Kledzik/Released)Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Robert Montgomery, assigned to USS Constitution, climbs the shrouds to the top of the mizzenmast during the ship’s first underway since 2014. (U.S. Navy Photo by Seaman Tiana Coots/Released)Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Samantha Novak, a respiratory therapist embarked aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), cares for a patient. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephane Belcher/Released)Sailors embarked aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) escort a patient to receive care during a medical evacuation from a hospital in Puerto Rico. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ernest R. Scott/Released)Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Desiree Vanassche, from Detroit, calibrates a sweep generator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Oct. 23, 2017, in the Arabian Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Emily Johnston/Released)
Sailors proudly serve around the world in a variety of ways. Tell us which photo grabs your interest.
“Faces of the Fleet” is a collection of images of Sailors serving our country in the greatest and most technologically advanced Navy in the world. These fine men and women are leading from the deck plates and completing missions around the globe. This is your fleet and these are your Sailors! GO NAVY!
244 Midshipmen chose their first duty assignment during the U.S. Naval Academy’s Ship Selection Night at Alumni Hall. During ship selection, first-class midshipmen assigned to the surface warfare community choose their first ship and homeport. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Caswell/Released)Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conduct flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)Sailors participate in a ‘Superhero’ 5K run hosted by Morale Welfare and Recreation onboard Naval Station(NAVSTA) Mayport. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Lopez/Released)Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Jonathan Morel, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), uses a radar tracking system to track surface contacts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danny Kelley/Released)Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Landon Hall, left, rescues Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Robert Cox to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 during search and rescue training exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea/Released)Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson meets with Navy Recruiting Command’s 2016 Recruiters of the Year at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Laird/Released)A Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2 practices proper freefall technique during military freefall training at a vertical wind tunnel facility in Virginia Beach, Va. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Oki/Released)Ensign Christa Ratcliff, from Dallas, stands at parade rest as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) pulls into Suva, Fiji. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danny Kelley/Released)Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Tim Cutler, attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), salutes while standing watch on the ship’s barge. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Don Patton/Released)Logistics Specialists 2nd Class Shanice Sanders, left, and Laudy Oliverosgarcia review a maintenance checklist aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brianna K. Green/Released)Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Leo Gonzales, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), leads a hose team during firefighting training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)Equipment Operators 3rd Class Trae Moliere and Nathan Gillilan, both assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, tie down a Humvee aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during a loading exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rosalie Chang/Released)Corpsman assigned to the 2nd Medical Battalion secure a patient to a stretcher as part of the Naval Medical Augmentation Program (NMAP) training onboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson/Released)Sailors assigned to various regional commands conduct physical training at Gator Beach onboard Naval Base Coronado, Calif. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Black/Released)
Sailors proudly serve around the world in a variety of ways. Tell us which photo grabs your interest.
By Sub Lieutenant Jeremie Fraser
Canadian exchange officer onboard USS San Diego (LPD 22)
It usually takes three or four days before you see the beginning of fatigue in the eyes of everyone. However, it always ends by noticing the signs of tiredness related to additional duties and responsibilities once ships are underway at sea.
On American ships, as in the Royal Canadian Navy, a “watch” system is established in addition to the normal working day, so it is not uncommon for an officer to be on watch from 3 to 6 a.m. before starting a normal workday. What’s impressive is to see good humor prevail despite the general fatigue.
Operating a warship is a team effort and the crew of USS San Diego perform incredibly. Crew members are passionate about their work and aren’t hesitant to talk about it.
The ship’s population is diverse. There are tan-coloured marine uniforms alongside the blue uniforms of the Sailors. According to the books on military history I’ve read in the ship library, the Marines have always been an impressive fighting force. As they are specialized in amphibious operations, most of them do not have essential duties on board the ship. Some Sailors and Marines themselves go so far as to insinuate — half serious, half joking — that Marines may have a little too much free time on board. However, you cannot say they are undisciplined: the gyms in the ship are always full. They are also the raison d’être of the USS San Diego.
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2016) Two Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 pass each other while transporting U.S. Marines and their equipment from amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during Rim of the Pacific 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)
I recently had the opportunity to go for a ride in a hovercraft (Landing Craft, Air Cushion) – an impressive machine. I was told the effect of the surf on the LCAC tends to upset those who are prone to seasickness. The person sitting next to me was equipped with a big transparent plastic bag for that purpose. So, I kindly offered to hold the bag for her in case her stomach decided to clear itself. Ultimately, no one got sick. I have yet to hit a sea strong enough to take away my taste for sailing. My colleagues and I continue to adapt to life onboard USS San Diego. The opportunity to sail with a US ship has been an amazing opportunity that I will never forget.
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Amphibious warfare is a complex set of capabilities shared between the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps that projects an adaptable and versatile force from the sea. During every Rim of the Pacific exercise, these capabilities are practiced and then tested with our partners throughout the Pacific. RIMPAC 2016 has been no exception. This year, we have not only practiced and honed our skills with our partners, but also increased amphibious interoperability through a series of landing craft exchanges during real-world scenarios.
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2016) Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204), Royal Australian Navy Canberra-class amphibious ship HMAS Canberra (L02) and amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct and underway replenishment at Rim of the Pacific 2016 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)
Typically, an amphibious squadron will be responsible for three ships that make up an amphibious ready group. These three ships –normally an amphibious assault ship, dock landing ship and amphibious transport dock – each bring unique capabilities that complement each other and also provide flexibility in case we need to separate the amphibious ready group ships for special mission requirements. During RIMPAC, we not only are conducting the movement, logistics and daily operations of the U.S. ships, USS America (LHA 6) and USS San Diego (LPD 22), but the third ship of the amphibious ready group includes the Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Canberra (LHD 02). These three ships operate as a combined task group and are able to project forces ashore, combining complex aviation and surface ship-to-shore operations. Within these operations, surface craft from San Diego and aircraft from America have operated on board Canberra, while Canberra’s helicopters and boats have operated aboard San Diego and America.
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2016) A Royal Australian Navy LHD Landing Craft embarks in the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during Rim of the Pacific 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)
The unique interoperability events between San Diego and Canberra have been a highlight of the exercise. Navy landing craft air cushions and Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles have operated flawlessly from the Canberra’s well deck, while Australia’s assault boats entered and exited San Diego’s well deck like clockwork. All of these operations occurred while MV-22 Ospreys, CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters and MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters conducted their first landings aboard Canberra. This proof of interoperability expands both the United States’ and Australia’s capabilities, which opens several new opportunities to deter simulated threats and adversaries during the “War At Sea” exercise.
RIMPAC 2016 brings 26 nations together to train in a fast-paced maritime environment and provides exceptional training for U.S. and partner forces. Whether it’s Marines going ashore or destroyers working alongside amphibious ships, RIMPAC collectively demonstrates the importance of adapting to an evolving environment, the increased capability amphibious forces bring to that environment, and how to best capitalize on the resources provided by the amphibious force. It has been an exceptional experience working with the many nations of RIMPAC. It is a unique opportunity to significantly expand our interoperability and thus our capability in amphibious warfare.
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