Saturday, June 4, 2011

USS Reuben James (FFG 57)

The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) passes the Battleship Missouri Memorial as she makes her way pier side at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Reuben James is returning from a six-month western Pacific deployment supporting the global war on terrorism. Armed with six MK-46 torpedoes, one 76 mm MK 75 rapid-fire gun and one Phalanx close-in weapons system, frigates fulfill a protection of shipping mission as anti-submarine warfare combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James E. Foehl)

USS Reuben James (FFG 57)

An aerial view of the U.S. Navy guided missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57). Frigates fulfill a protection of shipping (POS) mission as Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys. Rueben James is a part of the USS Abraham Lincoln Battle group and is on a scheduled six-month deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Aaron Ansarov)

USS Reuben James (FFG 57)

An aerial view of the U.S. Navy guided missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57). Frigates fulfill a protection of shipping (POS) mission as Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys. Reuben James is a part of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Battle Group and is on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Aaron Ansarov)

Monday, May 30, 2011

USS Howard (DDG 83)

The guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) is shown underway in the Pacific Ocean prior to an underway replenishment. Howard is part of the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) and is on a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Mark J. Rebilas (RELEASED)