Sailors from the Royal Malaysian Navy and soldiers from the 9th Royal Malay Regiment arrive aboard Utility Landing Craft LCU 1651 for a tour of the dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is in Malaysia to participate in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2009. 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/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bill Larned/Released)
Friday, January 7, 2011
Utility Landing Craft (LCU 1651)
Sailors from the Royal Malaysian Navy and soldiers from the 9th Royal Malay Regiment arrive aboard Utility Landing Craft LCU 1651 for a tour of the dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is in Malaysia to participate in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2009. 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/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bill Larned/Released)
NRP Bartolomeu Dias (F-333)
The Portuguese navy frigate NRP Bartolomeu Dias (F-333) cruises away after recovering a visit, board, search and seizure team as the Spanish navy corvette SPS Cazadora (P-78) transits nearby during the at-sea portion of exercise Phoenix Express 2010. Phoenix Express is a two-week exercise designed to strengthen maritime partnership and enhance stability in the region through increased interoperability and cooperation among partners from Africa, Europe and the U.S. (Photo: U.S. Navy /Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jimmy C. Pan/Released)
SPS Infanta Elena (P 76)
The Spanish corvette SPS Infanta Elena (P 76) transits the Mediterranean Sea during Phoenix Express (PE 08). PE-08 is the third annual exercise in a long-term effort to improve regional cooperation and maritime security. The principal aim is to increase interoperability by developing individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations as well as promoting friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class James C. Davis/Released)
FS Forbin (D620)
The French Navy destroyer FS Forbin (D620) operates alongside aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), not pictured. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility during a scheduled deployment supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Figueroa Medina/Released)
FS Amethyste (S 605)
The French nuclear attack submarine FS Amethyste (S 605) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk after completing patrol operations in the West Indies. Amethyste is making a four-day port call before joining the Theodore Roosevelt Task Group for Joint Task Force Exercise 08.4. starting next week. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelvin Edwards)
RF Vendémiaire (F734)
A large harbor tug follows the French frigate Vendémiaire (F734) as the ship enters port at Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a scheduled visit. Vendémiaire is a light-monitoring frigate homeported in Noumea, New Caledonia. 9Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bryan Reckard)
RF La Fayette (F-710)
French frigate La Fayette (F-710) approaches the port side of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is underway participating in the composite training unit exercise in preparation for deployment to the Persian Gulf. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes)
RF La Fayette (F-710)
Sailors aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) render honors to French frigate La Fayette (F-710). Truman is underway participating in the composite training unit exercise in preparation for deployment to the Persian Gulf. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes)
RF Charles de Gaul (R91)
The French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaul shown operating in the Atlantic Ocean. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Randall Damm)
FS Perle (S606)
The French navy submarine FS Perle (S606) approaches Naval Station Norfolk from the Elizabeth River. Perle is visiting Norfolk to participate in Auriga 2010, a series of multinational exercises in the North and West Atlantic. Auriga 2010 is lead by the Britsh Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal (R07). (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Todd A. Schaffer/Released)
HMS Ark Royal (R07)
The British Royal Navy light aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal (R07) approaches Naval Station Mayport for a scheduled port call. Ark Royal is in port to disembark U.S. Marines and equipment, and to prepare for Auriga, a Royal Navy deployment off the Eastern Seaboard of North America and in the western Atlantic. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Leah Stiles/Released)
HMS Ocean (L12)
The Royal Navy landing platform dock ship HMS Ocean (L12) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk during Operation AURIGA. AURIGA is the Royal Navy's major deployment of 2010 to the Eastern Seaboard of North America and the western Atlantic Ocean. The U.K. Amphibious Task Group, will participate in a joint exercise with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) off the coast of North Carolina. Operation AURIGA is focusing on a series of U.S. and Canadian exercises to enhance operational capability by training with coalition partners in traditional warfighting areas of carrier strike, amphibious assault and anti-submarine warfare operations. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Martie/Released)
HMS Sutherland (F81)
The British Royal Navy Duke-class frigate HMS Sutherland (F81) pulls into Naval Station Norfolk during Auriga 2010, the British Royal Navy's major deployment of 2010 to the eastern seaboard of North America and western Atlantic. The Carrier Strike Lead Task Group, with approximately 2,000 United Kingdom, U.S. and French personnel, will focus on a series of U.S. and Canadian exercises with the principal aim of enhancing operational capability by training with coalition partners in traditional war-fighting areas of carrier strike, amphibious assault and anti-submarine warfare operations. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Goodwin/Released)
HMS Cornwall (F99)
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Cornwall (F99) is underway during exercise Joint Warrior 10-1. Joint Warrior is a semi-annual event off the coast of Scotland to improve interoperability between allied navies. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nikki Smith/Released)
HMS Cornwall (F99)
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Cornwall (F99) maneuvers alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) during an underway replenishment with the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58). Cornwall, Grumman and Laboon are participating in exercise Joint Warrior 10-1, a semi-annual event off the coast of Scotland to improve interoperability between allied navies. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darius Jackson/Released)
HMS Iron Duke (F234)
The British Royal Navy frigate HMS Iron Duke (F234) maneuvers near the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) during exercise Joint Warrior 10-1. Joint Warrior is a semi-annual event that encompasses multi-warfare exercises designed to improve interoperability between allied navies, and prepares participating crews to conduct combined operations during deployment. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nikki Smith/Released)
HMS Manchester (D95)
The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Manchester (D 95) participates in Southern Seas 2009 off the coast of Peru. Southern Seas is a U.S. Southern Command-led Partnership of the Americas mission focusing on strengthening relationship in the Southern Command area of Focus. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brandon Shelander/Released)
HMS Manchester (D95)
The British destroyer HMS Manchester (D 95) prepares to come alongside the fast combat support ship USNS Artic (T AOE 8) during an underway replenishment. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ann Marie Lazarek)
HMS Manchester (D95)
The British destroyer HMS Manchester (D 95) sails beside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are on deployment in support of maritime security operations. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Justin Losack)
HMS Manchester (D95)
A rigid-hull inflatable boat from the British destroyer HMS Manchester (D95) sails toward the stern dock of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are deployed supporting maritime security operations. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Brett Maupin/Released)
HMS Portland (F 79)
Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Randy Norris, assigned to Naval Support Activity New Orleans Boat House, pulls in the bowline for British Royal Navy frigate HMS Portland (F 79) at the Governor Nichols Wharf. The British ship stopped in New Orleans for two days. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mr. Sam Shore)
HMS Cornwall (F99)
British Royal Navy file photo of HMS Cornwall (F99), a Type 22 Broadsword-class frigate. The Type 22 was designed to be a specialist anti-submarine warfare vessel as part of the Royal Navy's contribution to NATO. Since then they have evolved into a general-purpose frigate with weapons for use against other surface ships, aircraft and submarines. Cornwall is the lead ship for the third and final series (Batch), built in the Broadsword-class. The ships have enhanced command, control and co-ordination facilities ideal for deployment as flagships. On March 23, 2007 the naval forces of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRG) seized fifteen Royal Navy personnel in Iraqi waters. The men, eight sailors and seven Royal Marines, from HMS Cornwall had boarded an Iranian merchant vessel, suspected of smuggling automobiles, in accordance with the UN Security Council Resolution 1723. (Photo: courtesy British Royal Navy)
HMS Bulwark (L15)
The Royal Navy’s most modern and versatile warship, HMS Bulwark (L15), assumed duties Feb. 28 from the guided missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) as the flagship for Combined Task Force Five Eight (CTF-58). CTF-58 is a multinational coalition, which conducts maritime security operations (MSO) in the northern Persian Gulf. MSO helps establish the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Ms. Emily Chambers)
HMS Invincible (R05)
Her Majesty's Ship HMS Invincible (R05) arrives in Jacksonville, Fla., for a five-day port visit before continuing on to Norfolk, Va., and New York city. Invincible, is the sixth ship of the Royal Navy to bear the name and the first of the Invincible Class of Anti-Submarine Warfare Carriers. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Charles E. Hill)
ORP Poznan (824)
A Polish amphibious vehicle containing U.S. Marine Reservists assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 24 Marine Division, embarks the Polish Lublin-class minelayer ORP Poznan, during a beach assault exercise. BALTOPS is an individual combined maritime and land exercise in the Baltic Sea, conducted "in the spirit of" Partnership For Peace (PFP). The operation runs from 07-19 June 2004 and includes NATO and non-NATO participants. The mission of BALTOPS 2004 is to promote mutual understanding, confidence, cooperation, and interoperability among forces and personnel of participating nations and support national unit/staff training objectives through a series of robust training exercises. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 2nd Class George Sisting)
ORP Poznan (824)
Polish Navy landing ship ORP Poznan moored at my family city of Szczecin. (Photo: Tomasz)
ORP Poznan (824)
The Polish Lublin-class minelayer ORP Poznan, opens its ramp in preparation to receive U.S. Marine Reservists on a Zodiac combat raiding raft. BALTOPS is an individual combined maritime and land exercise in the Baltic Sea, conducted "in the spirit of" Partnership For Peace (PFP). The operation runs from 07-19 June 2004 and includes NATO and non-NATO participants. The mission of BALTOPS 2004 is to promote mutual understanding, confidence, cooperation, and interoperability among forces and personnel of participating nations and support national unit/staff training objectives through a series of robust training exercises. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 2nd Class George Sisting)
RFS Neutrashimyy (FF 712)
The Russian Cruiser Neustrashimyy (712) prepares its KA-27 Helix helicopter for take off during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2004. Baltops 2004 will promote mutual understanding, confidence, cooperation and interoperability among forces and personnel of participating nations and to support national, unit and staff training objectives by conducting a series of robust exercises. The bottom line is multinational integration and inter-service coordination. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 2nd Class George Sisting)
RFS Admiral Levchenko (DDG 605)
The Russian Federation Navy Udaloy-class guided missile destroyer RFNS Admiral Levchenko (DDG 605), foreground, and the guided missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) maneuver alongside one another during tactical maneuvering drills in support of Northern Eagle 2004. The bi-lateral exercise is aimed to enhance security cooperation and promote interoperability and understanding between the two navies. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 3rd Class William E. Andorfer)
FNS Naantali (PTG 73)
The Finnish Rauma-class missile boat FNS Naantali (PTG 73) steams through the Baltic Sea during exercises supporting Baltic Operations (BALTOPS). BALTOPS is an annual international exercise involving 13 countries. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Mike Banzhaf/Released)
HMS Gotland
The Swedish diesel-powered attack submarine HMS Gotland arrives in San Diego on a transport ship from Sweden. Gotland will begin a one-year bilateral training effort with the U.S. Navy’s anti-submarine warfare forces in July. (Photo: U.S. Navy/ Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Jo A. Wilbourn Sims)
FGS Spessart (A 1442)
The German Navy replenishment tanker FGS Spessart (A 1442), sails past the Statue of Liberty while taking part in a "Parade of Ships." Spessart is currently taking part in NATO Standing Naval Force Atlantic (SNFL) 2004 exercises. SNFL is a permanent peacetime multinational naval squadron composed of destroyers and frigates from the navies of various NATO nations. The exercises are designed to test readiness, improve communication and diplomacy between member countries and promote interoperability between navies. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Steven J. Weber)
FGS Niedersachsen (F 208)
An MH-60S Knighthawk assigned to the "Chargers" of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Six (HC-6), flies over the German Navy frigate FGS Niedersachsen (F 208) taking part in a "Parade of Ships." Niedersachsen is currently taking part in NATO Standing Naval Force Atlantic (SNFL) 2004 exercises. SNFL is a permanent peacetime multinational naval squadron composed of destroyers and frigates from the navies of various NATO nations. The exercises are designed to test readiness, improve communication and diplomacy between member countries and promote interoperability between navies. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Steven J. Weber)
FGS Sachsen (F 219)
German frigate FGS Sachsen (F 219) prepares to come pier side into Naval Station Mayport for a port visit. Sachsen is assigned to Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG-1), a joint allied maritime task force designed to protect the waters of NATO countries and more. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elizabeth Williams)
FGS Elbe (A 511)
The German auxiliary repair ship FGS Elbe (A 511) steams through the Baltic Sea during exercises supporting Baltic Operations (BALTOPS). BALTOPS is an annual international exercise involving 13 countries. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Mike Banzhaf/Released)
FGS Bayern (F 217)
The German Brandenburg-class frigate FGS Bayern (F 217) approaches the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) during an exercise supporting Baltic Operations (BALTOPS). BALTOPS is an annual international exercise involving 13 countries. U.S. (Photo: Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Mike Banzhaf/Released)
FGS Lubeck (F 214)
The Federal Republic of Germany frigate FGS Lubeck (F 214) transits the Atlantic Ocean during UNITAS Gold. UNITAS Gold is the 50th iteration of the annual multinational maritime exercise known as UNITAS, which provides the opportunity to conduct and integrate joint and combined land, maritime, coast guard and air operations in a realistic training environment. The exercise is taking place April 20-May 5 off the coast of Florida. (Photo: U.S. Navy / Ensign Adam R. Cole/Released)
FGS Hessen (F221)
The German navy air defense frigate FGS Hessen (F221) cruises through the Mediterranean Sea as part of interoperability operations with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kilho Park/Released)
FGS Hessen (F221)
German navy frigate FGS Hessen (F221), left, holds an all hands quarters on the fan tail as it cruises alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (Photo: U.S. Navy /Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kilho Park/Released)
HDMS Saelen (S323)
The Royal Danish Navy submarine Her Danish Majesty’s Ship HDMS Saelen is lifted aboard the German contract vessel Grietje. The submarine will be transported from Bahrain to Denmark inside the Grietje in the Danish Navy's first cost-saving trial. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Lt. Rick Naystatt)
HDMS Saelen (S323)
The Royal Danish Navy submarine Her Danish Majesty’s Ship HDMS Saelen is lifted aboard the German contract vessel Grietje. The submarine will be transported from Bahrain to Denmark inside the Grietje in the Danish Navy's first cost-saving trial. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Lt. Rick Naystatt)
HDMS Saelen (S323)
The Royal Danish Navy submarine Her Danish Majesty’s Ship HDMS Saelen is lifted aboard the German contract vessel Grietje. The submarine will be transported from Bahrain to Denmark inside the Grietje in the Danish Navy's first cost-saving trial. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 1st Class Kevin H. Tierney)
HDMS Saelen (S323)
The Royal Danish Navy submarine Her Danish Majesty’s Ship HDMS Saelen gets underway in preparation for being lifted aboard the German contract vessel Grietje. The submarine will be transported from Bahrain to Denmark inside the Grietje in the Danish Navy's first cost-saving trial. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 1st Class Kevin H. Tierney)
HDMS Viben (P562)
The Danish guided-missile patrol craft HDMS Viben (P562) steams through the Baltic Sea during exercises supporting Baltic Operations (BALTOPS). BALTOPS is an annual international exercise involving 13 countries. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Mike Banzhaf)