Monday, January 2, 2012

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, December 27, 2011

USS Texas (SSN 775)

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. Texas completed her maiden deployment to the eastern Pacific Ocean and operated under the tactical control of Joint Inter-Agency Task Force, South from May to Aug. 2010. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)

USS Texas (SSN 775)

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into port by local tugboats near Port Canaveral. The second boat in her class, Texas is able to attack targets ashore with highly accurate Tomahawk cruise missiles and conduct covert long-term surveillance of land areas, littoral waters or other naval forces. Other missions include anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, special forces delivery and support, mine delivery and minefield mapping. Texas will be commissioned on Sept. 9, 2006 at the Port of Galveston piers in Galveston, Texas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/RELEASED)

USS Texas (SSN 775)

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into port by local tugboats near Port Canaveral. The second boat in her class, Texas is able to attack targets ashore with highly accurate Tomahawk cruise missiles and conduct covert long-term surveillance of land areas, littoral waters or other naval forces. Other missions include anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, special forces delivery and support, mine delivery and minefield mapping. Texas will be commissioned on Sept. 9, 2006 at the Port of Galveston piers in Galveston, Texas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/RELEASED)