Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

Re: Rimpac 2012!!

For more USN photos..

http://www.sinodefenceforum.com/wor...us-navy-hi-res-photos-40-5379.html#post195250

PEARL HARBOR (July 2, 2012) Marines from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 prepare to man the rails as the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) enters Pearl Harbor. Nimitz is participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryan J. Mayes/Released)

Click to expand...

PEARL HARBOR (July 2, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) pulls into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to support Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise.. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jon Dasbach/Released)

Click to expand...

PEARL HARBOR (July 2, 2012) Sailors stand at attention as the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) passes the USS Missouri Battleship Memorial. Nimitz is participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryan J. Mayes/Released)

Click to expand...

PEARL HARBOR (July 2, 2012) Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as it passes the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. Nimitz is participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2012, the world's largest international maritime exercise. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Keith W. DeVinney/Released)

Click to expand...

PEARL HARBOR (July 2, 2012) Visitors at the USS Arizona Memorial visitor center watch as the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) pulls into Pearl Harbor. Nimitz is participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2012, the world's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Keith W. DeVinney/Released)

Click to expand...

PEARL HARBOR (July 2, 2012) Sailors raise the national ensign as the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) is moored in Pearl Harbor across from the USS Arizona Memorial. Nimitz is participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryan J. Mayes/Released)

Click to expand...

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (June 30, 2012) The Royal Australian navy Collins-class submarine HMAS Farncomb (SSG 74) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)

Click to expand...

Re: Today's US Navy Hi-res Photos!

For photos of RIMPAC 2012...

http://www.sinodefenceforum.com/world-military-pictures/rimpac-2012-a-6063.html#post195249

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 2, 2012) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Nate Anderson renders honors during a burial at sea ceremony on elevator four aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is participating in fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications while transiting to San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

Click to expand...

BOSTON (July 2, 2012) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Maria Lane assigned to Naval Station Norfolk helps a young patient paint the sailing ship they built together during a Caps for Kids community relations outreach project at Boston Children's Hospital during Boston Navy Week 2012. This celebration is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012. The eight-day long event commemorates the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard and coalition ships from around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Salt Cebe/Released)

Click to expand...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 30, 2012) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Brittany Hargrove, from Rocky Mountain, N.C., steadies a pallet during an underway replenishment aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released)

Click to expand...

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 30, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Dannielle Byrum confirms the weight of a fixed wing aircraft on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is participating in fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications while transiting to San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

Click to expand...

ARABIAN SEA (June 30, 2012) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Brytney Wasnea and Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman John Fazio prepare tires in the tire shop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Karolina A. Martinez/Released)

Click to expand...

ARABIAN SEA (June 30, 2012) Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Renea Porter prepares to cut a Sailor'Äôs hair in the barbershop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Karolina A. Martinez/Released)

Click to expand...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 29, 2012) Seaman Joseluis Robles moves to a safe position after securing to the flight deck an SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter from the Night Dippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81). Winston S. Churchill is deployed with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Chase/Released)

Click to expand...

ARABIAN SEA (July 2, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)

Click to expand...

ARABIAN SEA (July 2, 2012) A shooter signals to lower a jet blast deflector on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)

Click to expand...

Re: Rimpac 2012!!

bd popeye said:

For more USN photos..

Click to expand...

Hmm...let's hope they don't track five inbound objects from the outer solar system inbound towards Hawaii!

Better keep some of that spare ordinance and equipment close to the Missouri...just in case, LOL!

It was a good movie though...a lot of good navy humor that any navy vet, or navy brat would appreciate.

As always, Popeye, GREAT PICS!

Re: Rimpac 2012!!

I created a gallery with released pictures on my site:



Do not hesitate to visit... traffic is always welcome

The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2)

Click to expand...

The Chilean Navy frigate Almirante Lynch (FF 07)

Click to expand...

Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76)

Click to expand...

The Canadian long-range hunter-killer submarine HMCS Victoria (SSK 876)

Click to expand...

Members of the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry from Shilo, Manitoba, and 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines from Hawaii, United-States, practice the Fast Rope Insertion Extraction System with a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, on July 2 2012.

Click to expand...

Re: Rimpac 2012!!

What sort of reaction is the PLA(N) having to not being invited to RIMPAC as a participant or even an observer?

Sort of a cold war mentality with the Soviets being replaced by China.

Re: Rimpac 2012!!

Thanks for your contribution to this thread navyreco.

What sort of reaction is the PLA(N) having to not being invited to RIMPAC as a participant or even an observer?

Sort of a cold war mentality with the Soviets being replaced by China.

Click to expand...

Who knows? China may have been invited and declined. None of us know for sure. By the way RIMPC has been going on since 1971.

PEARL HARBOR (July 4, 2012) Rear Adm. Frank Ponds, commander of Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Pacific, conducts the oath of reenlistment aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a mass reenlistment ceremony during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in the biennial RIMPAC exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC is the world'Äôs largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Furey/Released)

Click to expand...

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 3, 2012) The Canadian navy ship HMCS Victoria (SSK 876), a Victoria-class submarine arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. (U.S. Navy photos by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Josh Thompson & Jacek Szymanski/Released)

Click to expand...

PEARL HARBOR (July 3, 2012) Ships are moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Jacek Szymanski/Released)

Click to expand...

Re: Rimpac 2012!!

slowtriathlete said:

What sort of reaction is the PLA(N) having to not being invited to RIMPAC as a participant or even an observer?

Sort of a cold war mentality with the Soviets being replaced by China.

Click to expand...

These exercises have been ongoing with allied nation for over 40 years. It has turned into a very big, traditional thing where a lot of very good operational experience is gained, and a whole lot of good will and friendship is generated between the particpating allied nations.

Can't speak to China being invited or not. Certainly for the vast majority of the years they would have been viewed as a nation unfriendly to these nation throughout the cold war, and not having the equipment (until very recent years) to have contributed in any case. Now thoguh there is still significant angst and mistrust, perhaps things will improve. But clearly that angst will have to settle out before the level of operational activity and procedures are revealed to a nation outside of those the US would expect to look to for being part of any coalition in the PAcific, and who would look to the US to follow through on various treaty agreements in the event of any trouble.

Perhaps over the years, as long as we can all see a way to resolving the TAiwan issues and financial challenges we face peacefully and jointly, the trust will be developed on both sides.

Cetainly not intentionally mean to be a slight though...just has histroically not included them for all of those decades.

Re: Today's US Navy Hi-res Photos!




This is one awesome photo!

BOSTON HARBOR (July 4, 2012) USS Constitution passes the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during its annual July 4th underway as part of an event for Boston Navy Week. Boston Navy Week is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012. The eight-day long event commemorates the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard and coalition ships from around the world. Boston Navy Week is being held in conjunction with Boston Tall Ships and the commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Michael Achterling/Released)

Click to expand...

BOSTON (July 3, 2012) USS Constitution, right, sails during its annual turn-around cruise for July 4th as part of Boston Navy Week 2012. Boston Navy Week is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Daniel Johnston/Released)

Click to expand...

ARABIAN SEA (July 5, 2012) Sailors load cargo onto an MV-22B Osprey assigned to the Raging Bulls of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tim D. Godbee/Released)

Click to expand...

ARABIAN SEA (July 5, 2012) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the Raging Bulls of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 lifts off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)

Click to expand...

ARABIAN SEA (July 5, 2012) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the Raging Bulls of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 lifts off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary S. Welch/Released)

Click to expand...

ARABIAN SEA (July 4, 2012) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Sun Kings of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)

Click to expand...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 27, 2012) Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) rigid hull inflatable boat are along side a Chinese vessel fishing in Senegal's Exclusive Economic Zone after dropping off a joint-boarding team of U.S. Coast Guard and Senegalese navy members and an inspector from Senegal'Äôs Department of Fisheries to conduct a routine inspection. Simpson recently supported African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership (AMLEP) operations, a branch of the Africa Partnership Station (APS), in an effort to build maritime safety and security on and off shore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Mennuto/Released)

Click to expand...

BOSTON (July 3, 2012) Private 1st Class Kevin Graham shows a girl how the M2-40 machine gun works aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a public visit at Boston Navy Week. Boston Navy Week is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David P. Coleman/Released)

Click to expand...

PEARL HARBOR (July 2, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the waters of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in support of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial RIMPAC exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)

Click to expand...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 30, 2012) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Drew Miller, from Westmont, Ill., gives signalman training to Seaman Anjelica Hilario-Figueroa, from New York, during an underway replenishment aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released)

Click to expand...

GULF OF ADEN (July 1, 2012) A landing craft air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4, enters the welldeck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship (LHD 7). Iwo Jima, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is the flagship of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed as the U.S. Central Command theater reserve force, providing support for 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 Seaman Jonathan L. Correa/Released)

Click to expand...

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 5, 2012) Navy Diver 2nd Class Christopher Vanriper, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 5, Platoon 503, repels from an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 14, onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while participating in a fast rope and repelling exercise. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing 5, provide a combat-ready force that will protect and defend the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)

Click to expand...

Re: Rimpac 2012!!

The Mexican Navy ship Usumacinta (A-412), formerly the USS Fredrick (LST-1184)

Click to expand...

Republic of Singapore Navy ship RSS Formidable (68) arrrives in Pearl Harbor

Click to expand...

The U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class maritime security cutter USCGC Bertholf

Click to expand...

Adm. Cecil Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, accompanied by senior officers of nations participating in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC),

Click to expand...

Commanding officers and senior leaders of ships and submarines participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 photo exercise (PHOTOEX) pose for a group photo during the PHOTOEX brief at the Ford Island Conference Center. During the brief, ships movements and formation were simulated using wooden figures.

Click to expand...

Re: Rimpac 2012!!

Located between the booming continents, the Pacific Ocean is a point of strategic importance for France. Thanks to the permanent presence of a warship, France affirms its sovereignty. Different jurisdictions are indeed located in the heart of the ocean: the French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, Clipperton... The Prairial, usually based in Polynesia, joined the U.S. base at Pearl Harbor which hosts the exercise.

Click to expand...