US Navy pic thread

[bd popeye]

The title says it all..Great pics of the Worlds greatest navy!

Red Sea (Feb. 13, 2006) - An SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the "Tridents" of Anti-Submarine Squadron Three (HS-3) performs plane guard duties as the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) follows the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060213-N-7241L-005.jpg

Pacific Ocean (Dec. 13, 2005) - The guided missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73), the amphibious transport dock USS Ogden (LPD 5) and the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) conduct formation maneuvers in the Pacific Ocean.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/051213-N-9866B-010.jpg

Pacific Ocean (Aug. 27, 2005) - Sailors assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron One Four (HS-14) take a break on the flight deck aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), while the guided missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) prepares to pull alongside the Military Sealift Command (MSC) underway replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) to conduct a replenishment at sea (RAS).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/050827-N-5387K-036.jpg

[bd popeye]

Persian Gulf (Feb 17, 2006) - A patrol boat assigned to the Naval Costal Warfare Squadron Two six (NCWS-26) patrol in the costal waters of the Persian Gulf in support of the global war on terrorism and Maritime Security Operations (MSO).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060217-N-8298P-006.jpg

Souda Bay, Crete, Greece (April 1, 2006) - A harbor security boat patrols the area as the guided missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) arrives for a routine port visit. Porter is the 28th ship in the Arleigh Burke-class of AEGIS destroyers.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060401-N-0780F-001.jpg

Atlantic Ocean (April 4, 2006) - USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) conducts a Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) live fire training exercise.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060404-N-8485T-012.jpg

[Kampfwagen]

http://www.navair.navy.mil/images/gallery/weapon_06.jpg

Loading (or unloading) an anti-air missle

http://www.navair.navy.mil/images/gallery/rotary_wing_10.jpg

Osprey Zip Lining

http://www.navair.navy.mil/images/gallery/fixed_wing_03.jpg

Flight of U.S.N Tomcats.

http://www.navair.navy.mil/images/gallery/weapon_02.jpg

AA Missile firing from a missile battery.

[bd popeye]

USS Nimitz (CVN-68) renders a salute to the USS Arizona(BB-39) memorial and the now musuem ship USS Missouri(BB-63) in Pearl Harbor HI.
http://www.nol.navy.mil/homepages/cvn68/PhotoGallery/Crew%20Gallery/CREW/030311-N-2385R-004.jpg

Flight Deck crewmen on the Nimitz practice rigging the baricade
http://www.nol.navy.mil/homepages/cvn68/PhotoGallery/Crew%20Gallery/CREW/030307-N-2143T-004.jpg

Nimitz passes the USS Arizona memorial..Enlarge the picture and look closely and you can still see the battleship Arizona resting below Pearl Harbor.
http://www.nol.navy.mil/homepages/cvn68/PhotoGallery/Ship%27s%20Gallery/Enlarged%20Pearl%20Harbor%20w-o%20tugs.jpg

[bd popeye]

USS Chancellorville CG-62 in port probally San Diego CA.
http://navysite.de/cg/cg62_4.jpg

USS Ranger circa late 1970's in the Puget Sound Naval shipyard in
Bremerton WA undergoing a re-fit.
http://navysite.de/cvn/cv61_5.jpg.

Everett, Wash. (April 6, 2006) - Sailors stationed aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) "man the rails" as the ship pulls away from the pier on board their homeport of Naval Station Everett. Momsen and is deploying on her maiden deployment
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060406-N-8825R-035.jpg

[EternalVigil]

Hey popeye the DDX is now called the Zumwalt class destroyer DDG 1000. Here is a new article about it.You squids get some of the most awesome weapon systems. :D

http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=23064


http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/dd-21-pict-litoral.jpg



http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/dd-21-3.jpg

[vincelee]

did they revive the Arsenal ship concept? What the hell?

[The_Zergling]

Geez Popeye, where do you get all these high quality pics? Awesome stuff, although it's a killer when the net's slow...

And yeah. I call WTF on the Arsenal ship concept as well.

[Sea Dog]

Popeye, you do share the greatest pics, Old Salt.

EternalVigil....nice find on the new concept ship DDG1000. Yes, those are going to be incredible naval ships. The USAF doesn't get left out though. Look at those incredible F-22's & B-2's etc. etc. USAF gets.:D

And no, the arsenal ship concept is not being considered at the moment. The first image there is the DDX "Zumwalt". The second pic looks like the CGX concept, if I'm not mistaken.

Here's an overview pic of one of the ships I served on. DDG 56 USS John S. McCain..."Big Bad John".....

http://www.timjacobs.com/images/ETCS/USS%20John%20S.%20McCain/jsmccain.jpg

Another pic of part of it's CIC....

http://navysite.de/dd/Image446.jpg

Image during MISSILEX 02-1 (SM-2 being fired at anti-ship drone target)

http://www.combatindex.com/hardware/images/sea/ddg/ddg56_26.jpg

[bd popeye]

Thank you fellows for the comments...I get most of my pics from the Worlds Greatest Navy....:p . Be sure to right click to blow the pic up to it's fill size so you can see the details. USN has nothing to hide.

http://www.navy.mil/view_galleries.asp

The USN has long taken the majority of the pics for the US DoD..

Arsenal ship?? The USN is re-fitting 4 Ohio class SSBN's and changing them to SSGN's. Now armed with 154 cruise missles..The Ohio is in service the Florida will come on line early next year.

https://www.ohio.navy.mil/index.asp

Arsenal ship?..I cannot find a link but I know that one of the modules of the new LCS will have the ablity to pack 200 missiles....Now that's some fire power.

[bd popeye]

Annapolis, Md. (April 6, 2006) - A small unit riverine craft assigned to U.S. Marine Training Detachment, Camp Lejeune, N.C., demonstrates a “J” turn for U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen in the Severn River.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060406-N-5694H-002.jpg

Souda Bay, Crete, Greece (April 1, 2006) - The guided missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) arrives for a routine port visit. Porter is the 28th ship in the Arleigh Burke-class of AEGIS destroyers. Porter is homeported in Norfolk, Va., currently on a regularly scheduled six month deployment.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060401-N-0780F-004.jpg

Portsmouth, Va. (April 8, 2006) - The guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) transits through downtown Norfolk toward her new homeport of Naval Submarine Base King's Bay, Ga. Florida entered Norfolk Naval Shipyard to undergo a refueling and conversion from a ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) to the new class of guided missile submarines (SSGN). The nuclear powered submarine will have the capability to launch up to 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles, conduct sustained Special Forces operations and carry other payloads, such as unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and Special Forces equipment
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060408-N-4014G-230.jpg

[bd popeye]

Yellow Sea (March 29, 2006) - Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) stage in their Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) as they prepare to depart the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) for a landing rehearsal exercise.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060329-N-4772B-133.jpg

Indian Ocean (April 7, 2006) - Pfc. Ryan Martinez assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) reports all conditions normal from the well deck to the watch commander aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060407-N-9421C-006.jpg

Persian Gulf (April 8, 2006) - Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) conduct riot training on the flight deck aboard the Amphibious Assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060408-N-3285B-011.jpg

[Finn McCool]

Popeye are you sure that that pic above is from Crete? There is snow on the mountains in the background, and I dno't think it snows in Crete.

[bd popeye]

Popeye are you sure that that pic above is from Crete? There is snow on the mountains in the background, and I dno't think it snows in Crete.

Well Finn you maybe right. I have been to Crete and remember mountians but not snow. Of course that was long ago..about 33 years ago...and it was summer. ..I do not write the captions on most of my pics, the USN site does. I'm sure thay make mistakes. I have no idea where that pic was taken if not Crete. Maybe Italy???

edit
20 minutes later....Nope I just looked it up...

http://www.uk.digiserve.com/mentor/crete/

That's Crete. they do have snow capped mountians there...

Another pic from Crete..unusal USN ship...
Souda Bay, Crete, Greece (April 10, 2006) - U.S. Navy High-Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift arrives for a routine port visit. Swift, currently manned by its Blue Crew, is assigned as the command ship for Commander Mine Warfare Command (COMINEWARCOM) located in Ingleside, Texas.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060410-N-0780F-001.jpg

[bd popeye]

Pacific Ocean (April 10, 2006) - The crew of the Arleigh Burke-class Guided Missile Destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) man the rails as Shoup follows the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) out of Hong Kong Harbor.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060410-N-7981E-164.jpg

Pacific Ocean (April 11, 2006) - Gas Turbine Systems Technician 2nd Class Rondell Bethelmy makes speed adjustments from the propulsion plant auxiliary control console aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer (DDG 86) USS Shoup during a propulsion plant casualty control drill.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060411-N-7981E-003.jpg

Sigonella, Sicily (Apr 6, 2006) - Aviation structural Mechanic 3rd Class Julie Burney assigned to the "Tridents" of Patrol Squadron twenty-six (VP-26), removes a bad rivet from the number one beaver tail on a P-3C Orion Aircraft. VP-26 is currently on a six-month deployment to Sigonella, Sicily
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060407-N-8726C-002.jpg

[bd popeye]

Some old pics of the USN..All from;

http://www.history.navy.mil/index.html

Gun crews on the USS Nevada circa 1921
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/h93000/h93414.jpg

USS California crew stands open for personal inspection circa 1932
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/h55000/h55553.jpg

Battle Flag of the USS Barb SS-220 circa 1945
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/i03000/i03570.jpg

[Sea Dog]

A new picture of the USS Texas (SSN 775). America's newest Virginia Class SSN coming online in a matter of days. This picture was taken a couple of weeks ago. Pretty soon, America will be turnin' em' out like pancakes. :D

http://www.cavalla.org/DCS05-187-28.jpg

[bd popeye]

Why are these guys smiling???

Persian Gulf (March 30, 2006) - Staff Sgt. Melissa Koskovich steer the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during an orientation tour. Ten Airmen from Southwest Asia area bases came aboard Reagan for a two-day visit to help foster joint relations throughout the region.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060330-F-6554K-029.jpg

Onslow Beach, N.C. (April 11, 2006) - Craftmaster for Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 46, Chief Fire Controlman Raymond G. Ford, checks his controls as he preparing to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060411-N-6214F-003.jpg

San Diego, Calif. (April 5, 2006) - An MH-60R Seahawk helicopter assigned to the "Seahawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Four One (HSM-41) flies by the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) during a routine flight off the coast of San Diego. HSM-41, formerly Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light Forty One (HSL-41), is currently the West Coast Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) conducting the transition from legacy SH-60B aircraft to the MH-60R type-model-series.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060405-N-8629M-075.jpg

See that point of land jutting out in the pic? That's the most southern part of the San Diego Point Loma neighborhood I lived in for 23 of my 26 years in San Diego. We ain't got no scenery like that in Iowa...

[bd popeye]

Since the end of WW 2 the USN has had 4 carriers homeported in Yokosuka Japan.

The USS Kitty Hawk CV-63 has been there since 1998
http://navysite.de/cvn/cv63_21.jpg

The USS Independence CV-62 was there from 1992 until 1998.
http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/ships/carriers/histories/cv62-independence/indy980211heel.jpg

The USS Midway CV-41 was there from 1973 until 1992.
http://www.midwaysailor.com/midwaystorm/midway-1141b.jpg

This is little know but the USS Antietam CV-36 was there from 1945 until 1948.
http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/ships/carriers/histories/cv36-antietam/ant450302phila.jpg

Sometime in 2007 the USS George Washington CVN-73 will replace the Kitty Hawk.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060404-N-1713L-145.jpg

[bd popeye]

The logistic ablity of the USN is unmatched.

Persian Gulf (Feb. 16, 2006) - The amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) approaches the Military Sealift Command (MSC) oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) and the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) for a connected replenishment (CONREP).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060216-N-4374S-002.jpg

Atlantic Ocean (March 3, 2006) - The Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) pulls alongside the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) during a replenishment at sea (RAS).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060303-N-9254J-023.jpg

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) underway replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) and the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) underway.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/050709-N-9551Z-118.jpg

[bd popeye]

Pacific Ocean (April 11, 2006) - Boatswain's Mate Seaman Charles Holmes mans the helm aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) as the ship gets underway for a Friends and Family Day cruise. McCain is homeported at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060411-N-9851B-013.jpg

Persian Gulf (April 12, 2006) - Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Bobby Walker gives one of his shipmates a trim in the barbershop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060412-N-7711S-040.jpg

Kings Bay, Ga. (April 12, 2006) - Machinist Mate 3rd Class Daren L. Solomon operates the broad-band sonar aboard the Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060412-N-7092S-078.jpg

[bd popeye]

Pacific Ocean (April 13, 2006) - An SH-60B Seahawks helicopter assigned to the "Saberhawks" Helicopter Squadron Light Four Seven (HSL-47) drops supplies onto the deck of the guided missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) during a Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) with the combat stores ship USNS San Jose (T-AFS 7) and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060413-N-9079D-988.jpg

Pacific Ocean (April 12, 2006) - An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the "Blackjacks" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two One (HSC-21) prepares to drop munitions on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060412-N-5822P-043.jpg

Little Creek, Va. (April 11, 2006) - Sonar Technician Surface 3rd Class Ryan Travis is suited for his Master Diver qualification pre-screening exercise aboard Landing Craft Unit (LCU-1647) at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060411-N-6764G-115.jpg

[bd popeye]

The pic of CVN-73 at anchor has great detail as do all the USN pics. Just enlarge them to the maximum extent!

Atlantic Ocean (April 14, 2006) - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) prepares to drop anchor off the coast of Saint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles and enjoy a four-day port visit.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060414-N-9621S-004.jpg

Persian Gulf (April 14, 2006) - USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and USS Vicksburg (CG 69) operate together in the Persian Gulf. Both ships have been on station working to keep the shipping lanes open and free in the gulf promoting free trade in the region.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060414-N-5961C-002.jpg

Portsmouth, Va. (April 14, 2006) - Boy Scout Troop 256 from Virginia Beach, Va. takes a ride on a U.S. Navy 25-foot Secure All-around Flotation Equipped (SAFE) boat across the Elizabeth River. In the background you can see the now musuem ship ex-USS Wisconsin BB-64.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060414-N-5681S-134.jpg

[bd popeye]

South China Sea (April 17, 2006) – Guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) sails through the South China Sea in support of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060417-N-5384B-051.jpg

Persian Gulf (April 17, 2006) - Boatswain's Mate Jonathan Harris and Seaman Shawn Monroe await the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu's (LHA 5) approach to the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Rainer (T-AOE 7) for a connected replenishment.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060417-N-9421C-067.jpg

Persian Gulf (March 25, 2006) - Boatswain’s Mates stand clear as the hydraulic brake is released and the anchor and chain trail down to the bottom of the Persian Gulf aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The anchoring at sea drill was a routine check to keep Sailors knowledgeable about anchoring at sea.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060325-N-4776G-231.jpg

[bd popeye]

The many faces of the USS Midway CV-41..then and now. The Midway is now a musuem ship in San Diego CA.

http://www.midway.org/site/pp.asp?c=coIMKTMCF&b=81432

USS Midway CVB-41 fitting out in 1945
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/h97000/h97631.jpg

USS Midway CVB-41 1952
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/k13000/k13223.jpg

USS Midway CVA-41 after a major re-fit to add angle deck 1957
http://www.midwaysailor.com/midway1950/midway-876b.jpg

USS Midway CV-41 in her fianl configuration circa 1990..
http://midwaysailor.com/midwayrocknroll/midway-594b.jpg

[swimmerXC]

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[bd popeye]

That pic above is of the USS Blue Ridge(LCC-19). It is the "Command Ship" of the US Seventh Fleet and is "foward deployed" to Yokosuka Japan. The hull and engineering are basically the same as the old Iwo Jima class LPH.

I cannot post pics right now in this thread. There is some sort of glitch. Maybe later.

[swimmerXC]

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[bd popeye]

Awesome pic of the USS San Antonio LPD-17. The USN is building 8 of this class to repalce older LPD's.

General Characteristics, San Antonio class LPD-17
Builder: Northrop Grumman Ships Systems, with Raytheon Systems Corporation and Intergraph Corporation.
Propulsion: Four sequentially turbocharged marine Colt-Pielstick Diesels, two shafts, 41,600 shaft horsepower.
Length: 684 feet (208.5 meters).
Beam: 105 feet (31.9 meters).
Displacement: Approximately 24,900 long tons (25,300 metric tons) full load.
Speed: In excess of 22 knots (24.2 mph, 38.7 kph).
Crew: Ship's Company: 360 (28 officers, 332 enlisted)
Embarked Landing Force: 699 (66 officers, 633 enlisted); surge capacity to 800.
Armament: Two Bushmaster II 30 mm Close in Guns, fore and aft; two Rolling Airframe Missile launchers, fore and aft.
Aircraft: Launch or land two CH53E Super Stallion helicopters or two MV-22 Osprey tilt rotor aircraft or up to four CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters, AH-1 or UH-1 helicopters.
Landing/Attack Craft: Two LCACs or one LCU; and 14 Expeditionary Fighting Vehicles.

Port Everglades, Fla. (May 1, 2006) – Amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) arrives at Port Everglades in support of South Florida’s Fleet Week USA. Nearly 3,000 Sailors are participating in this year’s fleet week. Translation..Party Time in South Beach!!!!!
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060501-N-8269F-002.jpg

[Twix101]

It looks very nice thanks !!:)

[bd popeye]

Only one Navy in the world has anything like this and they have 9 of them...The USN of course!!

South China Sea (May 8, 2006) - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) perform an aerial demonstration in the South China Sea. Lincoln and embarked CVW-2 are currently underway to the Western Pacific for a scheduled deployment.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060508-N-4166B-030.jpg

Heave Too!!
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (May 5, 2006) - Sailors heave around on a mooring line as guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) departs Pearl Harbor for a four-month cruise to the U.S. NavyUs 7th Fleet area of operation.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060505-N-9643K-025.jpg

Sea Dragons
Persian Gulf (May 8, 2006) - Flight deck personnel unload an MH-53E Sea Dragon assigned to Helicopter Mine Support Squadron One Five (HM-15) on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060508-N-7711S-192.jpg

[bd popeye]

Persian Gulf (May 5, 2006) - The guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) comes alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) for a routine fueling at sea (FAS).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060505-N-0610T-003.jpg

Persian Gulf (May 5, 2006) - The guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) maneuvers through choppy seas after completing a fueling at sea (FAS) with USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060504-N-5549O-235.jpg

Atlantic Ocean (May 5, 2006) - Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) man the slewing arm davit to lower a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat into the water for testing.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060505-N-2258R-004.jpg

[bd popeye]

Atlantic Ocean (May 11, 2006) - An SH-60F Seahawk helicopter assigned to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Eleven (HS-11) releases flares, while practicing for an air power demonstration aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060511-N-0119G-001.jpg

Atlantic Ocean (May 11, 2006) - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team, Mobile Unit Six (EODMU-6), Detachment 14 crew members "fast-rope" from an SH-60F Seahawk helicopter assigned to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Eleven (HS-11),
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060511-N-0119G-002.jpg

Pacific Ocean (May 9, 2006) P An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Tomcats of Marine Attack Squadron Three One One (VMA-311) perform night flight operation on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060509-N-5822P-095.jpg

[Finn McCool]

That pic of the Abraham Lincoln makes you see how huge an aircraft carrier is, but let me tell you, they are bigger in person!

[bd popeye]

Yes finn they are big. A military buff or anyone can look at pics of them all day and think thye have an idea how big one is. But until you see one in person the size can only be imagined. They are truely awesome.

[isthvan]

Split, Croatia (May 18, 2006) – Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe Admiral Harry Ulrich, presents the Medal of Honor to retired Croation Army Lt. Col. Stecko Herceg on behalf of U.S. Navy Chief Watertender Peter Tomich on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Peter Tomich, a U.S. citizen of Croation heritage, gave his life to save his shipmates aboard the USS Utah during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. This is the last Medal of Honor from the 20th century to be presented to a next-of-kin. Enterprise and embarked Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) are currently on a scheduled six-month deployment in support of the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Milosz Reterski
http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/623/web060518n9742r0017gv.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

More pic. of USS Enterprise in Croatia today
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/1049/enterprisewide9tr.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5328/enterprise32170506vv2qo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/4955/enterprise5vv5bi.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/4799/enterprise4vv2vm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Finn McCool]

How many carriers has the Navy named Enterprise? I'm pretty sure that it is just two, this one and the one from WWII. It would be cool if the navy always had an Enterprise carrier. It would be like the Royal Navy, they name several ships the same name. That way, even on a new ship, the crew would always have battle history to look back on. The memory of old victories, as well as old defeats, motivates men.

[bd popeye]

How many carriers has the Navy named Enterprise? I'm pretty sure that it is just two, this one and the one from WWII. It would be cool if the navy always had an Enterprise carrier. It would be like the Royal Navy, they name several ships the same name. That way, even on a new ship, the crew would always have battle history to look back on. The memory of old victories, as well as old defeats, motivates men.

The USN will more than likely name either CVN-78 or 79 Enterprise. This because the Enterprise is scheduled to be decomissioned in 2013 just in time to name the new class of CVN Enterprise......

It's Fleet Week in New York City!!:) ..Check out the USS Kearsage LHD-3 arriving in the "Big Apple"....more pics at http://www.navy.mil/

http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060524-N-7921G-128.jpg

New York Harbor (May 24, 2006) - Actress Halle Berry arrives the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as it sails into New York harbor during the parade of ships, kicking off Fleet Week New York City 2006
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060524-N-9543M-004.jpg

[bd popeye]

Pacific Ocean (May 4, 2006) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) tows the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) during a towing exercise (TOWEX). Wilbur and Stethem are currently participating in Multi-Sail 2006. Multi-Sail is an exercise that allows ships in the Forward Deployed Naval Force to maximize their combat readiness level by participating in maneuvering exercises between ships and allows them to operate in a multi-ship environment.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060504-N-4953E-027.jpg

Pacific Ocean (May 29, 2006) - The Military Sealift Command (MSC) underway replenishment oilier USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) conducts a dual replenishment at sea (RAS) with USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) and the MSC ammunition ship USNS Flint (T-AE 32).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060529-N-3136P-017.jpg

New York (May 28, 2006) - The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band provides entertainment for Sailors and Marines and invited guests of New York City in the hangar bay aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge hosted a sunset reception as a show of appreciation for New York during Fleet Week 2006.
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060528-N-7292N-066.jpg

[bd popeye]

Pacific Ocean (May 31, 2006) - Aviation intermediate maintenance department's (AIMD) jet shop tests an F/A-18F Super Hornet jet engine on the fantail aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060531-N-1960H-108.jpg

Atlantic Ocean (April 20, 2006) - Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) heave the fuel line during a fuel at sea (FAS) replenishment with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060420-N-1045B-006.jpg

Persian Gulf (April 21, 2006) - During wet well operations, Landing Craft Air Cushion Seven Two (LCAC 72) assigned to Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5) steers into the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5).
http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060421-N-7028M-001.jpg

[bd popeye]

I'm closing this thread because it simply takes too long for this page to load. I have DSL and this page takes about 3 minutes to load. That is because stupid me directly linked the pics from the US DoD sites...:o

I will open a new US military pic thread. Please use image shack to reduce the size of your pics. Or upload them from your hard drive.

This thread is closed

bd popeye moderator