Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

ROTA, Spain (April 14, 2014) Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class Andrew McCabe, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, leads the exit from the cargo door of a C-130 during free fall training at Naval Station Rota, Spain. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Nathaniel Spencer/Released)

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ROTA, Spain (April 14, 2014) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 1st Class John Delong, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, tracks with another parachutist during free fall training at Naval Station Rota, Spain. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Nathaniel Spencer/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 18, 2014) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Chase Pope signals a U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter as it departs from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61). Ramage is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jared King/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 21, 2014) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) arrives at its new homeport at Naval Base San Diego. Somerset, commissioned in Philadelphia March 1, is the ninth San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, and is named in honor of the crew and passengers of United Airlines Flight 93, wich crashed near Shanksville, Pa., in Somerset County during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Eric Coffer/Released)

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NORFOLK (April 22, 2014) From left, Airman Cullen Habig, Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Awalski Jones and Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Brandon Cloud conduct morning colors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Justin R. Pacheco/Released)

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BLACK SEA (April 23, 2014) Quartermaster 1st Class Lucas Gibson acts as a mock suspect during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise conducted with the Romanian navy aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75). Donald Cook, the first of four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to be forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is serving on a scheduled patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the president's European phased adaptive approach to ballistic missile defense in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Guttierrez III/Released)

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BLACK SEA (April 23, 2014) Ensign Marissa Eccleston plots a course for the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) on the ship's bridge.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Guttierrez III/Released)

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NORFOLK (April 23, 2014) The U.S. Navy Fleet Forces Band performs in the 2014 Virginia International

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at the Norfolk Scope Arena. The Virginia International Tattoo is an annual performance exhibiting military bands and performers from around the world. The 2014 Tattoo honors Vietnam veterans and their families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adam Austin/Released)

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NORFOLK (April 23, 2014) The U.S. Navy Fleet Forces and Marine Corps Quantico bands are recognized in the 2014 Virginia International

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at the Norfolk Scope Arena. The Virginia International Tattoo is an annual performance exhibiting military bands and performers from around the world. The 2014 Tattoo honors Vietnam veterans and their families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adam Austin/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 24, 2014) Sailors aboard the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) practice aircraft firefighting techniques during a mass casualty drill on the ship's flight deck. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Oscar Albert Moreno Jr./Released)

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BLACK SEA (April 21, 2014) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) transits the Black Sea. Donald Cook, the first of four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to be forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is serving on a scheduled patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the president's European phased adaptive approach to ballistic missile defense in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Guttierrez III/Released)

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AUGUSTA BAY, Italy (April 18, 2014) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) stand at parade rest on the flight deck as the ship departs Augusta Bay, Italy. Ramage is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) is in the background. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jared King/Released)

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Republic of Korea (April 24, 2014) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) man the rails during the ship's arrival in Busan Republic of Korea for a scheduled port visit. Wayne E. Meyer is on deployment in the western Pacific Ocean in support of U.S. 7th Fleet operations to help promote security and exchange culture, skills and tactical knowledge with nations throughout the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Wendy Wyman/Released)

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska. (March 27, 2014) Sailors assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion (NCHB) 1 lift the U.S. Army's small tug Scholarie (ST 905) from the Military Sealift Command large sealift cargo ship USNS Medonca (T-AKR 303) during Alaska Shield 2014 as part of Joint Logistics Over The Shore operations. Alaska Shield is a U.S. government, state of Alaska, and local disaster response exercise modeled after the 1964 earthquake that devastated Anchorage and surrounding areas. NCHB 1 is the Navy's only active duty cargo handling battalion under Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Mumbali G. Ngwa/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 22 2014) Deck department Sailors haul a fueling line from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) to the pier during a simulated filing exercise. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Riggs/Released)

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GWANGJU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (April 23, 2014) An EA-18G Growler aircraft from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 takes off from the runway at Gwangju Air Base. VAQ-132 is completing a two-week deployment to the Republic of Korea in support of Max Thunder, a bilateral exercise with U.S. and Republic of Korea military pilots. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Lynn Frank Andrews/Released)

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BANGOR, Wash. (April 22, 2014) Sailors assigned to the Blue crew of the ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) moor the boat as it returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ahron Arendes/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (APRIL 19, 2014) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Ryan Wetzel, left, from Beaver Creek, Ohio, and Ensign Luke Paterna, from Norwalk, Conn., conduct small boat operations in a rigid-hull inflatable boat attached to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Harry Andrew D. Gordon/Released)

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QINGDAO, China (April 21, 2014) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert and U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Harry Harris take their place at the conference table among maritime leadership at the start of the 14th Western Pacific Naval Symposium (WPNS) hosted by the People's Liberation Army (Navy). The WPNS is a forum that allows for the exchange of ideas between heads of navy and facilitates partnerships among the 21 nation-state members who each have strategic naval interests in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Peter D. Lawlor/Released)

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QINGDAO, China (April 21, 2014) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert and Chief of Navy of the People's Liberation Army (Navy) Adm. Wu Shengli greet each other and engage in conversation during a welcome reception hosted by the PLA (Navy) for members of the 14th Western Pacific Naval Symposium (WPNS). (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Peter D. Lawlor/Released)

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Release Date: 4/25/2014

By Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs

ARLINGTON, Va. (NNS) -- Petty Officer Mark A. Mayo was posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal today at Arlington National Cemetery.

Admiral Mark Ferguson, vice chief of naval operations, presented the award to Mayo's family on behalf of the President of the United States.

Following the private medal ceremony, Mayo was laid to rest with military honors.

The Navy and Marine Corps Medal citation, signed by Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, chief of naval operations, reads as follows:

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS MEDAL posthumously to

MASTER-AT-ARMS SECOND CLASS MARK A. MAYO
UNITED STATES NAVY

for service as set forth in the following

CITATION:

For heroism while serving at Naval Station Norfolk Security Detachment, Norfolk, Virginia on 24 March 2014. While performing his duties as Chief of the Guard, Petty Officer Mayo was alerted to a suspicious individual walking towards USS MAHAN (DDG 72) on Pier 1, Naval Station Norfolk. Petty Officer Mayo pursued the individual up the brow of the ship while both he and the Quarterdeck watch-standers directed the individual to stop and provide identification. Failing to comply, the individual approached the Quarterdeck, attacked and disarmed the Petty Officer of the Watch. After boarding the ship, Petty Officer Mayo realized that the Petty Officer of the Watch no longer had control of her weapon. With complete and total disregard for his own personal safety, Petty Officer Mayo immediately placed himself between the Petty Officer of the Watch and the assailant. While fearlessly engaging the assailant and shielding the Petty Officer of the Watch, Petty Officer Mayo was fatally wounded. His exceptionally brave actions saved the lives of four watch-standers and ensured the safety of the entire crew of USS MAHAN (DDG 72). By his courageous and prompt actions in the face of great personal risk, Petty Officer Mayo prevented the loss of lives, thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

For the President,
JONATHAN W. GREENERT
Admiral, United States Navy

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 23, 2014) The littoral combat ships USS Independence (LCS 2), left, and USS Coronado (LCS 4) are underway in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photos by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Keith DeVinney/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 25, 2014) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Mcmillon, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), greets his daughter for the first time. Boxer, with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU), is returning to homeport at San Diego from an eight-month deployment to the western Pacific and the U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mayra Knight/Released)

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BREMERTON, Wash. (April 25, 2014) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) exits drydock after completing the dry dock portion of a scheduled 16-month maintenance availability. John C. Stennis is undergoing a docking planned incremental availability maintenance at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jordan Crouch/Released)

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RED SEA (April 24, 2014) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Raymond Acker, from Graham N.C., fires an M240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103). Truxtun is deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Barnes/Released)

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SUEZ CANAL (April 15, 2014) Gunner's Mate Seaman Kasie Bortz, left, from Lemoyne, Pa., and Gunner's Mate Seaman Christina Perez, of Pembroke Pines, Fla., stand watch aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) while it transits the Suez Canal. Truxtun is deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Barnes/Released)

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SUEZ CANAL (April 15, 2014) Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Recruit Slayden Mcanally, from Brownwood, Texas, stands watch aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) while it transits the Suez Canal. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Barnes/Released)

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SINGAPORE (April 28, 2014) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) is moored at Changi Naval Base in Singapore. North Carolina arrived in Singapore April 26 for a routine visit as part of its second deployment to the western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jay C. Pugh/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 25, 2014) Sailors heave line during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80). Roosevelt is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Wolpert/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 25, 2014) Sailors heave a distance line aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5). Arleigh Burke is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 23, 2014) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Travis Wilson, from Vista Rio, Calif. signals to an AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopter, assigned to the United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF), to take off from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51). This marks the first time the UAEAF lands this type of aircraft aboard a U.S. Navy warship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 23, 2014) Sailors remove chock and chains from a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, assigned to the United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF), as it prepares to take off from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51). This marks the first time the UAEAF lands this type of aircraft aboard a U.S. Navy warship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 28, 2014) Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters assigned to Alpha Company Four, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) perform deck landing qualifications aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is conducting sea trials in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin Knight/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Apr. 28, 2014) The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) transits the San Diego Bay following a routine underway operation in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher Farrington/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 28, 2014) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) conducts high speed runs in the Atlantic Ocean. Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting training for future deployments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Wyatt L. Anthony/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 28, 2014) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) departs Naval Base San Diego for sea trials. The underway is the final step of a 20-month dry dock planned maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tim D. Godbee/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 28, 2014) Aviation Boatswains Mates (Handling) paint aviation boatswains mate wings on a hangar bay door aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is conducting sea trials in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released)

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asif iqbal said:

Those MH-47G from the Nightstalkers looks totally amazing!

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bd popeye said:

I'd like to know if those blades fold. Recently the US Army has been conducting more frequent helo ops with the US Navy. Check this thread the last month or so.

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