Thursday, August 11, 2011

CNS Chacabuco (LST-95)

CNS Chacabuco (LST-95). (Photo: Armada de Chile)

CNS Chacabuco (LST-95)

CNS Chacabuco (LST-95). (Photo: Armada de Chile)

CNS Chacabuco (LST-95)

CNS Chacabuco (LST-95). (Photo: Armada de Chile)

CNS Almirante Condell (FF06)

CNS Almirante Condell (FF06) Ex-HMS Marlborough, Duke class Type 23. (Photo: Armada Chile)

FS Ventose (F733)

The French navy frigate FS Ventose (F733) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk to participate in the annual FRUKUS (French, Russian, United Kingdom, United States) event hosted by the U.S. this year. FRUKUS 2011 is an invitational exercise intended to enhance communication and interoperability between participating navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Samantha Thorpe/Released)

FS Ventose (F 733)

Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) stand by to handle mooring lines as the French navy frigate FS Ventose (F 733) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk after completing the at-sea phase of FRUKUS 2011. FRUKUS 2011 is an invitational exercise designed to enhance communication and interoperability between the navies of France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andre Rhoden/Released)

BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF 15)

The Philippine navy's newest multi-mission surface combatant ship, BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF 15), arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during a scheduled port visit. Gregorio del Pilar, a former U.S. Coast Guard cutter, is on its maiden voyage to the Repubic of the Philippines to join the Philippine Navy fleet. Gregorio del Pilar is the first gas-turbine jet engine-powered vessel in the Philippine Navy fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dustin W. Sisco/Released)

USS Halyburton (FFG 40)

The guided-missile frigate USS Halyburton (FFG 40) approaches the pier at Naval Station (NS) Mayport during the ship's homecoming celebration. Halyburton returned to NS Mayport after completing a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary Granger Jr./Released)

USS Halyburton (FFG 40)

The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS Halyburton (FFG 40) is assisted by tugboats upon arrival for a port visit to Souda Bay as the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) prepares for departure. Halyburton is homeported in Mayport, Fla. and is assigned to Destroyer Squadron 14. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released)

USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58)

The guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) prepares to go pierside at Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania as part of the Africa Partnership Station (APS) East Tanzania Hub. APS is an international security cooperation initiative facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Suzanna Brugler/Released)

USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58)

Guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) patrols the waters off the coast of Panama during PANAMAX 2007. Civil and military forces from 19 countries are participating in PANAMAX 2007, a U.S. Southern Command joint and multi-national training exercise co-sponsored with the government of Panama, in the waters off the coasts of Panama and Honduras. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom)

USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58)

The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) sails in the Caribbean during a PHOTOEX. Roberts joined the Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) for the day to work on training exercises and a PHOTOEX. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vincent J. Street)

USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58)

Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) navigates in the Caribbean Sea during an exercise. Samuel B. Roberts is operating together with Chilean Ship (CS) Almirante Latorre (FFG 14) as part of Partnership of Americas (POA) 2007. POA focuses on enhancing relationships with partner nations through a variety of exercises and events at sea and ashore throughout South America and the Caribbean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vincent J. Street)

USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58)

The guided missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) underway along side the U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCG Forward (WMEC 911) in the Pacific Ocean. Samuel B. Roberts and Forward are part of a multinational naval and coast guard force from six nations conducting UNITAS 46-05 Pacific Phase off the coasts of Colombia. The Colombian Navy in this year’s UNITAS Pacific Phase hosts Ecuador, Panama, Peru and the United States. During the two-week exercise, participating units have the opportunity to train as unified force in all aspects of naval operations, from maritime interdiction to anti-submarine and electronic warfare. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command sponsors UNITAS exercises with the objective to foster cooperation and develop interoperability among the navies of the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg)

USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58)

The guided missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) approaches the Panama Canal to transit from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea while conducting UNITAS 46-05 Pacific Phase. Samuel B. Roberts is part of a multinational naval and coast guard force from six nations conducting UNITAS 46-05 Pacific Phase off the coasts of Colombia. The Colombian Navy in this year’s UNITAS Pacific Phase hosts Ecuador, Panama, Peru and the United States. During the two-week exercise, participating units have the opportunity to train as unified force in all aspects of naval operations, from maritime interdiction to anti-submarine and electronic warfare. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command sponsors UNITAS exercises with the objective to foster cooperation and develop interoperability among the navies of the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg)