Tuesday, January 4, 2011

HMAS Kanimbla (L51)

HMAS Kanimbla sails into Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Kanimbla (L51)

HMAS Kanimbla at sea while en route to New Zealand. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Kanimbla (L51)

HMAS Kanimbla (51) departs Darwin Harbour for Sumatra, Indonesia to join the growing Australian emergency response effort established in the wake of the Indonesian earthquakes. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Kanimbla (L51)

HMAS Kanimbla (51) at anchor in Darwin Harbour, prior to departing for Sumatra, Indonesia to join the growing Australian emergency response effort established in the wake of the Indonesian. (Photo: Australia DoD)

ROKS Dokdo (LPH 6111)

The Republic of Korea Navy amphibious landing ship ROKS Dokdo (LPH 6111) is underway in the Sea of Japan with the guided-missile destroyers USS Lassen (DDG 82) and USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93). The Republic of Korea and the United States are conducting the combined alliance maritime and air readiness exercise "Invincible Spirit" in the seas east of the Korean peninsula from July 25-28, 2010. This is the first in a series of joint military exercises that will occur over the coming months. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam K. Thomas/Released)

ROKS Dokdo (LPH 6111)

The Republic of Korea Navy amphibious landing ship ROKS Dokdo (LPH 6111) and the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transit the Sea of Japan. The Republic of Korea and the United States are conducting the combined alliance maritime and air readiness exercise "Invincible Spirit" in the seas east of the Korean peninsula from July 25-28, 2010. This is the first in a series of joint military exercises that will occur over the coming months. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam K. Thomas/Released)

ROKS Sejong the Great (KDX 991)

Helicopters fly over the Republic of Korea Aegis destroyer Sejong the Great (KDX 991) during the International Fleet Review "Pass and Review." The International Fleet Review, which runs from Oct. 5 through Oct. 10, celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Republic of Korean. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bobbie G. Attaway)

ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH976)

– The Republic of Korea Navy’s Munmu The Great (KDX II) takes its place as part of a formation with USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in conjunction with Exercise Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration/Foal Eagle (RSOI/FE) 2007. The exercise demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the ROK/U.S. alliance and enhances combat readiness of ROK and U.S. supporting forces through combined and joint training. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Burden)

ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH976)

The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) Munmu The Great (KDX II) participates in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). Eight nations are participating in RIMPAC, the world's largest biennial maritime exercise. Conducted in the waters off Hawaii, RIMPAC brings together military forces from Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rebecca J. Moat)

KD Sri Indera Sakti (1503)

An amphibious assault vehicle carrying U.S. Marines and Malaysian Army soldiers from the 9th Royal Malay Regiment passes the Royal Malaysian Navy multi-role support ship KD Sri Indera Sakti during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2009 joint amphibious landing exercise. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Lt. Ed Early/Released)

USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3)

The Military Sealift Command Combat Stores ship USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3) is currently deployed to the Middle East to support multiple strike groups deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael J. Pusnik, Jr)

USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3)

An MH-60S Knighthawk flies from the flight deck of USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3) to deliver stores to USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during a replenishment at sea evolution. Kitty Hawk is America's oldest active warship, and the world's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Jason D. Landon. (RELEASED)

USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3)

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) combat stores ship USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3) and the guided missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) prepare for an early morning replenishment at sea. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and embarked Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are currently on a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. (Photo: U.S. Navy/ Photographer's Mate Airman Nicholas B. Morton)

USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3)

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) combat stores ship USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3) sails off the coast of Madang, with an active volcano in the background as it transports medical personnel from the MSC hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) to the local village to provide health care and community relations (COMREL). The Mercy and Niagara Falls is currently station off the coast of Papua New Guinea to provide humanitarian assistance and focused medical care to the residents affected by a volcano eruption in the area. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Lamel J. Hinton)

USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3)

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) combat stores ship USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3) pulls alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) for a replenishment at sea (RAS). Reagan is currently underway on its maiden deployment in support of the global war on terrorism and maritime security operations. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer’s Mate Airman Kathleen Gorby)

USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3)

Super PUMA helicopters fly much needed bottled water to Kalibo, Republic of the Philippines from the deck of the Military Sealift Command combat stores ship USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3) in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and elements of her Carrier Strike Group (CSG) are off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call)

BRP Rajah Humabon (PF 11)

The Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy destroyer escort BRP Rajah Humabon (PF 11) steams ahead during an exercise with the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46), as part of exercise Balikatan 2009 (BK09). Essex and Tortuga are participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson/Released)

BRP Leopoldo Regis (PG-847)

The Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Leopoldo Regis (PG-847) maneuvers into position at the head of a formation exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Leopoldo Regis is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies. (Photo: U.S. Navy /Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released)

BRP Leopoldo Regis (PG-847)

The Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Leopoldo Regis (PG-847) maneuvers into position at the head of a formation exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Leopoldo Regis is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released)

BRP Juan Magluyan (PG 392)

The Republic of the Philippine Jose Andrada-class patrol craft BRP Juan Magluyan (PG 392), steams in the South China Sea for bilateral training with the Essex Expeditionary Strike Group as part of the annual bilateral exercise Balikatan 2008, between the Republic of the Philippines and the United States. During the Balikatan 2008 humanitarian assistance and training activities, military service members from the United States and the government of the Republic of the Philippines work together to improve maritime security and ensure humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts are efficient and effective. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ty Swartz)

BRP Armenio Ricarte (PS 37)

The Republic of Philippines Tatlong Bayany-class corvette BRP Armenio Ricarte (PS 37) steams in the South China Sea during the annual bilateral exercise Balikatan 2008. During the Balikatan 2008 humanitarian assistance and training activities, military service members from the United States and the government of the Republic of the Philippines are working together to improve maritime security and ensure humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts are efficient and effective. (Photo: U.S. Navy/ Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ty Swartz)

BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS 37)

The Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS 37) maneuvers into position in a formation exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Artemio Ricarte is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released)

BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS 37)

The Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS 37) maneuvers into position in a formation exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Artemio Ricarte is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies. (Photo:U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released)

BRP Dagupan City (LC 551)

The Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy logistics support vessel BRP Dagupan City (LC 551) maneuvers into position in a formation exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Artemio Ricarte is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released)

BRP Bacolod City (LC 550)

The Republic of Philippines amphibious ship BRP Bacolod City (LC 550) steams ahead of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during navy bilateral training as part of Balikatan 2008. During the Balikatan 2008 humanitarian assistance and training activities, military service members from the United States and the government of the Republic of the Philippines are working together to improve maritime security and ensure humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts are efficient and effective. (Photo: U.S. Navy /Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ty Swartz)