Wednesday, January 18, 2012

FGS Niedersachsen (F 208)

Fregatte 208 NIEDERSACHSEN mit Bordhubschrauber SEA LYNX MK 88A. ©UN Photo/Aramburu

USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)

The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) transits to dry dock at Command, Fleet Activities Yokosuka for an incline survey. During the survey, Blue Ridge and shipyard personnel will take measurements and readings from the ship to help with future planning of structural additions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mel Orr/Released)

USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)

The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) transits to dry dock at Command, Fleet Activities Yokosuka for an incline survey. During the survey, Blue Ridge and shipyard personnel will take measurements and readings from the ship to help with future planning of structural additions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mel Orr/Released)

USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)

The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship transits to dry dock at Command, Fleet Activities Yokosuka for an incline survey. During the survey, Blue Ridge and shipyard personnel will take measurements and readings from the ship to help with future planning of structural additions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mel Orr/Released)

USS Nicholas (FFG 47)

A tugboat assists the guided-missile frigate as it departs Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment to South America. Nicholas will be joining other U.S. and partner-nation ships in support of Navy maritime interception operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kayla Jo Finley/Released)