Friday, August 26, 2011

ROKS Yangmanchoon (DDH 973)

The Republic of Korea destroyer ROKS Yangmanchoon (DDH 973) prepares to dock at the Port of Los Angeles. Yangmanchoon is in Los Angeles conducting an annual midshipman training cruise. (U.S. Navy photo by Gregg Smith/Released)

ROKS Jung Woon (SS 67)

The Republic of Korea Navy Submarine Jung Woon (SS 67) prepares to moor at the submarine piers at Naval station Pearl Harbor for this year's Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC). Jung Woon is the first foreign submarine to enter Pearl Harbor for the exercise, which is held every two years. RIMPAC is designed to increase cooperation aboard submarines and surface ships from the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea and Chile. (U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Corwin Colbert)

ROKS Yangmanchoon (DDG 973)

Republic of Korea minelayer ROKS Won San (MLS 560), enters Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for a three-day port visit. Won San, along with ROKS Yangmanchoon (DDG 973) and ROKS Wha Chung (AOE 59) are on a three-month training deployment and goodwill tour under the command of Commander, Cruise Training Force, Rear. Adm. Sung-Gyue Oh. (U.S. Navy photo by Journalist Seaman Ryan C. McGinley)

ROKS Sungoonbang (LST 685)

A Republic of Korea Type 88 K1 Main Battle Tank drives off the Korean Amphibious Ship Sungoonbang (LST 685) onto Pohang Beach, Korea, throughout a simulated amphibious attack on Pohang Beach, Korea, during Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration, and Foal Eagle 2004. The exercise is an annual U.S. and South Korea exercise tailored to evaluate command capabilities to receive U.S. Forces from outside Korea while teaching, coaching, and mentoring exercise participants. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. D. Myles Cullen.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

HMAS Balikpapan (L126)

Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) HMAS Balikpapan at Leutem, East Timor during Exercise Pacific Partnership 2011 (PP11). (Photo: RAN)

HMAS Tarakan (L129)

HMAS Tarakan prepares for HMAS Labuan to come alongside whilst at anchor off Halmahera Island, Indonesia during Pacific Partnership 2010. (Photo: RAN)

INS Satpura (F48)

INS Satpura (F48), which follows the INS Shivalik into service, is the second of three Project 17 stealth frigates that are being built by Mazagon Dock Ltd, Mumbai. INS Satpura became the 140th warship of the Indian Navy. Armament: 76mm SRGM, 2 x AK-630 CIWS, 24 x Shtil SAM, 16 x Barak SAM, 8 x VLS 3M-54E Klub or BrahMos cruise missiles, 90R ASW missiles, DTA-53-956 torpedoes RBU-6000 (RPK-8). Aircraft carried: 2 x Sea King Mk.42B or HAL Dhruv (Photo: Ajai Shukla, at Broadsword: ajaishukla.blogspot.com)

INS Satpura (F48)

INS Satpura (F48), which follows the INS Shivalik into service, is the second of three Project 17 stealth frigates that are being built by Mazagon Dock Ltd, Mumbai. INS Satpura became the 140th warship of the Indian Navy. (Photo: Ajai Shukla, at Broadsword: ajaishukla.blogspot.com)

INS Satpura (F48)

INS Satpura (F48), which follows the INS Shivalik into service, is the second of three Project 17 stealth frigates that are being built by Mazagon Dock Ltd, Mumbai. INS Satpura became the 140th warship of the Indian Navy. (Photo: Ajai Shukla, at Broadsword: ajaishukla.blogspot.com)

CNS Comandante Policarpo Toro (PZM 8)

CNS Comandante Policarpo Toro (PZM 8). (Photo: Armada de Chile)

CNS Comandante Policarpo Toro (PZM 8)

CNS Comandante Policarpo Toro (PZM 8). (Photo: Armada de Chile)

CNS Comandante Policarpo Toro (PZM 8)

CNS Comandante Policarpo Toro (PZM 8). (Photo: Armada de Chile)

Thursday, August 18, 2011

USS Sterett (DDG104)

The guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) departs Anaheim Bay after concluding ordnance operations at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach. (U.S. Navy photo by Gregg Smith/Released)

USS Sterett (DDG104)

A BGM-109 Tomahawk missile launches from the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) during a weapons training exercise off the coast of San Diego, Calif., June 23, 2010. Sterett launched two Tomahawk missiles during the weeklong training evolution in preparation for its upcoming deployment. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Carmichael Yepez, U.S. Navy/Released)

Monday, August 15, 2011

FS Prairial (F731)

The French navy frigate FS Prairial (F 731) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to support Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Swink/Released)

FS Prairial (F731)

The French navy frigate FS Prairial (F 731) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The ship is visiting Hawaii to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010, a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Woody Paschall/Released)

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). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Todd A. Schaffer/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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Figueroa Medina/Released)

FS Amethyste (S605)

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. (U.S. Navy photo By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelvin Edwards)

FS 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bryan Reckard)

FS Charles de Gaulle (R-91)

The French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R-91) shown operating in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Randall Damm)

Sunday, August 14, 2011

USS Anzio (CG68)

Guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) conducts normal underway operations as part of Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Carrier Strike Group. Anzio is on a scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Angel Contreras)

USS Anzio (CG68)

Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) conducts a fueling at sea with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 are on deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jon Dasbach)

USS Anzio (CG68)

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) pulls alongside the Military Sealift Command (MSC) underway replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 204) to take on fuel and supplies. Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David Danals)

USS Anzio (CG68)

Guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) pulls into port at Tivat, Montenegro. Anzio's visit is one step the Navy is taking to strengthen the emerging partnership with Montenegro and the Montenegrin navy. Anzio is the first ship to visit Tivat since 1975. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew D. Leistikow)

USS Anzio (CG68)

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) pulls alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) for a fueling at sea. Anzio is underway participating in Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) 06-02 “Operation Bold Step”, an exercise involving more the 16,000 service members from five countries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dale Miller)

USS Anzio (CG68)

The Ticonderoga-class guided–missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) gets underway after a four day port visit to Naples, Italy, along with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Elements of the Dwight D. Eisenhower, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8, departed their homeports on Oct. 3, for a regularly scheduled deployed in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). Embarked aboard IKE are aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras)

USS Anzio (CG68)

A HH-60H Seahawk assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Five (HS-5), conducts a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) at sea with the Ticonderoga-class guided–missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68). HS-5 is embarked aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7. Elements of the Dwight D. Eisenhower, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8, departed their homeports on Oct. 3, for a regularly scheduled deployed in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). HS-5 is based at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras)

USS Anzio (CG68)

The guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) passes the beloved symbol of freedom, the Statue of Liberty, while entering the harbor for Fleet Week New York City 2006. Fleet Week has been sponsored by New York City since 1984 in celebration of the United States sea service. The annual event also provides an opportunity for citizens of New York City and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet Sailors, and Marines, as well as witness first hand the latest capabilities of today's Navy and Marine Corps team. Fleet week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, including public tours of many of the participating ships. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Christopher Newsome)

USS Anzio (CG68)

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) pulls alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) for a fueling at sea. Anzio is underway participating in Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) 06-02 “Operation Bold Step”, an exercise involving more the 16,000 service members from five countries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dale Miller)

USS Anzio (CG68)

The guided missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) sails past the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor during the parade of ships at the beginning of the 17th annual Fleet Week in New York City. Over 4,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen on twelve ships are participating in this year's event held from May 26 to June 2. (U.S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Orlando Quintero)

Cape Class

Cape Class Patrol Boat. (Photo: Austal)

Cape Class

Cape Class Patrol Boat. (Photo: Austal)

Cape Class

Cape Class Patrol Boat. (Photo: Austal)

Saturday, August 13, 2011

BNS São Paulo (A12)

BNS São Paulo (A12). (Photo: Armada do Brasil)

BNS São Paulo (A12)

BNS São Paulo (A12). (Photo: Marinha do Brasil)

BNS São Paulo (A12)

BNS São Paulo (A12). (Photo: Marinha do Brasil)

BNS São Paulo (A12)

BNS São Paulo (A12). (Photo: Marinha do Brasil)

BNS Garnier Sampaio (H37)

BNS Garnier Sampaio (H37) Ex-Ribble. (Photo: Marinha do Brasil)

BNS Garnier Sampaio (H37)

BNS Garnier Sampaio (H37) Ex-Ribble. (Photo: Marinha do Brasil)

BNS Garnier Sampaio (H37)

BNS Garnier Sampaio (H37) Ex-Ribble. (Photo: Marinha do Brasil)

BNS Garnier Sampaio (H37)

BNS Garnier Sampaio (H37) Ex-Ribble. (Photo: Marinha do Brasil)

BNS Garnier Sampaio (H37)

BNS Garnier Sampaio (H37) Ex-Ribble. (Photo: Marinha do Brasil)

BNS Constituicao (F42)

The Marinha do Brasil ship BNS Constituicao (F 42) departs Mayport Naval Base to participate in UNITAS Gold off the coast of Jacksonville. Mayport is host to maritime forces from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Germany, Mexico, Peru, the United States and Uruguay for the 50th iteration of the annual multinational maritime exercise, which will take place off the coast of Florida April 20-May 5. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Holly Boynton/Released)

BNS Greenhalgh (F46)

The Brazilian Navy Ship (BNS) Greenhalgh (F-46) steams through the Atlantic during the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX provides a realistic training environment to ensure the strike group is capable and ready for its upcoming scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Starkey/Released)

BNS Greenhalgh (F46)

Cmdr. Claudio H. Mello, commanding officer of the Brazilian Navy Ship BNS Greenhalgh (F 46), the first Brazilian Navy ship to integrate in a U.S. strike group, returns to his ship on a ridged hull inflatable boat after a visit aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX provides a realistic training environment to ensure the strike group is capable and ready for its upcoming scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel A. Taylor/Released)

BNS Greenhalgh (F46)

The Brazilian Navy Ship BNS Greenhalgh (F46), the first Brazilian Navy ship to integrate in a U.S. strike group, steams through the Atlantic during the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX provides a realistic training environment to ensure the strike group is capable and ready for its upcoming scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel A. Taylor/Released)

BNS Tikuna (S34)

BNS Tikuna (S34) a Tupi Class submarine. Her design is based on that of the German Type 209 submarine. (Photo: Marinha do Brasil)

BNS Tikuna (S34)

BNS Tikuna (S34) a Tupi Class submarine. Her design is based on that of the German Type 209 submarine. (Photo: Marinha do Brasil)

BNS Tikuna (S34)

BNS Tikuna (S34) a Tupi Class submarine. Her design is based on that of the German Type 209 submarine. (Photo: Marinha do Brasil)