Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

Jura said:

now sure about the thread here, anyway HMAS Canberra achieves first with United States Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey

Click to expand...

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2016) The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) and the People's Liberation Army (Navy) guided-missile destroyer Xian (153) transit in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)

Click to expand...

WASHINGTON (July 28, 2016) A Marine holds a poster of the future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. (DDG-124) during a ceremony July 28, 2016 at the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C. This is the sixth ship Mabus has named honoring a Medal of Honor recipient. U.S. Marine Corps Col. Harvey C. Barnum Jr. was awarded the Medal of Honor for valor during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Remington Hall/Released)

Click to expand...

FORT DRUM, N.Y. (July 24, 2016) Two air crewmen assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 (HM-15) monitor an M777 Howitzer from the single-point access door of an MH 53 Sea Dragon during a sling load evolution at Fort Drum. The squadron is currently working alongside the battalion, which is part of the U.S. National Guard, to demonstrate the in-flight lifting capabilities of the MH-53E Sea Dragon during Operation Steal Root. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Barry A. Riley/Released)

Click to expand...

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 25, 2016) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Stephen Henry, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86), spreads vegetables on a pan while preparing a meal in the galley during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Holly L. Herline/Released)

Click to expand...

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2016) Canadian Brig. Gen. Blaise Frawley, combined force air component commander, gears up to take a flight in an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago / Released)

Click to expand...

BLACK SEA (July 29, 2016) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) watch ships from partner and allied nations transit the Black Sea in formation as part of Exercise Sea Breeze 2016, maritime component, July 29. Sea Breeze is an air, land and maritime exercise designed to improve maritime safety, security and stability in the Black Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

Click to expand...

ARABIAN GULF (July 28, 2016) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). IKE and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. Alexander Delgado/Released)[/B]

Click to expand...

ARABIAN GULF (July 28, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Taierica Buller, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. Alexander Delgado/Released)

Click to expand...

ARABIAN GULF (July 28, 2016) An E2-C Hawkeye assigned to the Screwtops of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 taxis on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. Alexander Delgado/Released)

Click to expand...

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 28, 2016) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49 conducts a vertical replenishment on the forecastle aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73). Decatur, along with guided-missile destroyers USS Momsen (DDG 92) and USS Spruance (DDG 111), and embarked "Devil Fish" and "Warbirds" detachments of HSM 49, are deployed in support of maritime security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific as part of a U.S. 3rd Fleet Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) under Commander, Destroyer Squadron 31 (CDS 31). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gerald Dudley Reynolds/Released)

Click to expand...

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) U.S. Marines assigned to combat cargo on board the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to offload an armored personnel transport vehicle via a CH-53E Super Stallion cargo helicopter assigned to Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463 from the ship's flight deck. America is underway conducting maritime exercises with partner nations for Rim of the Pacific 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle Goldberg/Released)

Click to expand...

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) Dry cargo ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9), prepares to come alongside hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) for a replenishment-at-sea. Mercy, which is deployed in support of Pacific Partnership 2016, is en route to its fourth mission stop in Kuantan, Malaysia. Upon arrival, partner nations will work side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for a natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Kohlrus/Released)

Click to expand...

ARABIAN GULF (July 30, 2016) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Steven Glysson, left, and Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Phillip Starkey make final checks on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 prior to launching from flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). IKE and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. Alexander Delgado/Released)

Click to expand...

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 30, 2016) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Lavar Pryor, assigned to the "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, checks the sonobouy compartments on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86), during Rim of the Pacific 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Holly L. Herline/Released)

Click to expand...

ARABIAN GULF (July 29, 2016) Sailors organize pallets of cargo on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) during a replenishment-at-sea with the fast-combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8). IKE and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dartez C. Williams/Released)

Click to expand...

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2016) From left to right, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer ship JS Hyuga (DDH 181), the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), and the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis transit in formation during Rim of the Pacific 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)

Click to expand...

SAN DIEGO (July 27, 2016) U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) transits San Diego Bay. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bridget Saunders/Released)

Click to expand...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 29, 2016) A visit, board, search and seizure team from the guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) approaches a migrant vessel in the Mediterranean Sea. Carney provided food and water to the migrants aboard the vessel before coordinating with a nearby merchant vessel to take them to safety. Carney is forward deployed to Rota, Spain, and is conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. navy photo by Chief Information Systems Technician Wesley R. Dickey/Released)

Click to expand...

SOUDA BAY, Greece (July 27, 2016) Military Sealift Command's fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO-198) arrives in Souda Bay for a scheduled port visit. Big Horn, a Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler, is forward-deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Heather Judkins/Released)

Click to expand...

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) pulls alongside fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) for a replenishment-at-sea during Rim of the Pacific 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher A. Veloicaza/Released)

Click to expand...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (July 31, 2016) U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, Diamond pilots perform an Echelon Parade pass at the Arctic Thunder Open House. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform 56 demonstrations at 29 locations across the U.S. in 2016, which is the team's 70th anniversary year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Andrea Perez/Released)

Click to expand...

SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 1, 2016) Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) returns to Sasebo after a month-long underway. Avenger-class ships are designed as mine sweepers/hunter-killers capable of finding, classifying and destroying moored and bottom mines. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher S. Haley/ Released)

Click to expand...

ARABIAN GULF (July 31, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 taxis across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). IKE and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard/Released)

Click to expand...

ARABIAN GULF (July 31, 2016) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) load an MK 84/BLU 117 2,000-pound general-purpose bomb onto an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard/Released)

Click to expand...

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) Landing Craft, Air Cushion 44, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU 5), approaches the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during the final amphibious assault of Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

Click to expand...