Re: Today's US Navy Hi-res Photos!
KEY WEST, Fla. (June 19, 2013) Navy Divers 2nd Class Mitch Baker, left and Robert LaFrance, both assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, ascend through the water column during MDSU2's fleet readiness training program in Key West, Fla. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas S. Tenorio/Released)
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (June 20, 2013) A Sailor assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 3 fires an M240B machine gun during a unit-level training and readiness assessment is to ensure the unit is ready to deploy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Scott/Released)
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (June 20, 2013) Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 3, reload a .50-caliber machine gun during a unit-level training and readiness assessment is to ensure the unit is ready to deploy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Scott/Released)
BATU BEACH, Malaysia (June 21, 2013) Marines and Sailors conduct an amphibious raid with the Malaysian army during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2013. More than 1,200 Sailors and Marines are participating in CARAT Malaysia 2013. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jay C. Pugh/Released)
BATU BEACH, Malaysia (June 21, 2013) Marines and Sailors conduct an amphibious raid with the Malaysian army during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2013.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jay C. Pugh/Released)
BATU BEACH, Malaysia (June 20, 2013) Marines with the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, return to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) after conducting amphibious assault training with the Malaysian Army during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John C. Lamb/Released)
BATU BEACH, Malaysia (June 21, 2013) Marines assigned to the1st Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, conduct an amphibious raid during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John C. Lamb/Released)
INDIAN OCEAN (June 22, 2013) Chief Hull Technician Joshua Ozburn, left, directs Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Jesse Delrosario to the location of a fire during a simulated damage control training drill aboard the U.S 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is on patrol with Marines from Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Pacific and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Norman/Released)
GULF OF OMAN (June 22, 2013) A Sailor maintains and cleans ordnance aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)
OKINAWA, Japan (June 24, 2013) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) hovers past the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) after offloading equipment. Bonhomme Richard is conducting routine joint-force operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew B. Church/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 21, 2013) Marines from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) descend from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a fast rope exercise. Boxer is conducting amphibious squadron and marine expeditionary unit integrated training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joe Bishop/Released)
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 20, 2013) Capt. Ronald Reis is sprayed with water by his son and daughter in celebration of completing his final flight as the commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Reis flew an EA-6B Prowler from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island for his final flight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jose L. Hernandez/Released)
GULF OF OMAN (June 20, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 19, 2013) The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) is underway during exercise Dawn Blitz 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mark El-Rayes/RELEASED)
AQABA, Jordan (June 22, 2013) A Marine from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) dives near the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a swim call after the conclusion of Exercise Eager Lion 2013. Eager Lion 2013 is an annual, multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships and enhance security and stability in the region. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th MEU, is deployed 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 Corbin J. Shea/Released)