Today's Photos - Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 22nd & 23rd, 2012
USS Peleliu
Lance Cpl. Jessy Hager, AV-8B Harrier crew chief, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sands the paint off the tail of a AV-8B Harrier in the flight deck of the USS Peleliu in order to apply a fresh and more tactical paint job, Sept. 20. Biessy, 22, is from Iona, Mich.
Lance Cpl. Jessy Hager, AV-8B Harrier crew chief, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sands the paint off the tail of a AV-8B Harrier in the flight deck of the USS Peleliu in order to apply a fresh and more tactical paint job, Sept. 20. Biessy, 22, is from Iona, Mich.
Corporal Dustin Cawley, AV-8B Harrier crew chief, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sands the paint off the tail of a AV-8B Harrier in the flight deck of the USS Peleliu in order to apply a fresh and more tactical paint job.
Lance Cpl. Jonathan Nguyen, assaultman, Security Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices room clearing in the flight deck of the USS Peleliu, Sept. 20. Nguyen, 26, is from Orange County, Calif.
An AH-1Z helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the USS Peleliu during daily flight operations, Sept. 20.
1-377 Live Fire
Soldiers with A Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade fire an M777 155 mm Howitzer cannon while conducting a live fire exercise during Operation Rising Thunder at Yakima Training Center here Sept. 19, 2012. Soldiers with 17th FiB are participating in Operation Rising Thunder to hone their war fighting skills and strengthen their partnership with other units and international allies.
Spc. Matt T. Rodgers, a Spokane, Wash., native, now the "number one" man on a seven-man cannon team, fires the M777 155mm Howitzer cannon with the pull of a lanyard while conducting a live fire exercise during Operation Rising Thunder at Yakima Training Center here Sept. 19 2012.
The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) are underway in the Pacific Ocean after completing exercise Valiant Shield 2012 (VS12). VS12 is an integrated joint training exercise that offers the opportunity to integrate Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps forces at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Pittman/Released)
Village clearing operations
Afghan National Army Commandos from 5th Special Operations Kandak patrol through a village during a clearing operation in Chahar Darreh district, Kunduz province, Aug. 31. The commandos are currently partnered with coalition forces conducting combat operations to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the area.
A coalition member secures the perimeter during a village clearing operation in Chahar Darreh district, Kunduz province, Aug. 31. Afghan National Army Commandos from 5th Special Operations Kandak are currently partnered with coalition forces and conducting combat operations to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the area.
An Afghan National Army Commando from 5th Special Operations Kandak watches over a group of military aged males during a village clearing operation in Chahar Darreh district, Kunduz province, Aug. 31. The commandos are currently partnered with coalition forces conducting combat operations to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the area.
Afghan National Army Commandos from 5th Special Operations Kandak patrol through a village during a clearing operation in Chahar Darreh district, Kunduz province, Aug. 31. The commandos are currently partnered with coalition forces conducting combat operations to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the area.
A coalition member scales the wall of a compound during a village clearing operation in Chahar Darreh district, Kunduz province, Aug. 31. Afghan National Army commandos from 5th Special Operations Kandak are currently partnered with coalition forces conducting combat operations to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the area.
Coalition members help each other scale the wall of a compound during a village clearing operation in Chahar Darreh district, Kunduz province, Aug. 31. Afghan National Army Commandos from 5th Special Operations Kandak are currently partnered with coalition forces conducting combat operations to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the area.
An Afghan National Army commando from 5th Special Operations Kandak talks with a local villager during a village clearing operation in Chahar Darreh district, Kunduz province, Aug. 30. The commandos are currently partnered with coalition forces conducting combat operations to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the area.
A coalition member scales the wall of a compound during a village clearing operation in Chahar Darreh district, Kunduz province, Aug. 30. Afghan National Army commandos from 5th Special Operations Kandak are currently partnered with coalition forces conducting combat operations to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the area.
Coalition members patrol through a compound during a village clearing operation in Chahar Darreh district, Kunduz province, Aug. 30. Afghan National Army Commandos from 5th Special Operations Kandak are currently partnered with coalition forces conducting combat operations to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the area.
Coalition members set up perimeter security during a village clearing operation in Chahar Darreh district, Kunduz province, Aug. 30. Afghan National Army commandos from 5th Special Operations Kandak are currently partnered with coalition forces conducting combat operations to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the area.
Coalition members gain atmospherics from a local villager during a village clearing operation in Chahar Darreh district, Kunduz province, Aug. 30. Afghan National Army commandos from 5th Special Operations Kandak are currently partnered with coalition forces conducting combat operations to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the area.
Southern Strike III takes swing at enemy forces, supplies
Spc. Jared Higgins, an infantryman with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, scans his sector with an M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle during Operation Southern Strike III in the district of Spin Boldak, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 2, 2012.
From left, Pfc. David Koo of Atlanta, Ga., and Spc. Jared Higgins of Eustis, Fla., work together as a team after dismounting a Stryker fighting vehicle during Operation Southern Strike III in the district of Spin Boldak, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 2, 2012. Both infantrymen are with Headquarters Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division.
Lt. Col. Steven Soika (third from right) and soldiers with Headquarters Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, stop while on a patrol during Operation Southern Strike III in the district of Spin Boldak, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 2, 2012. The 5-20th Infantry is part of the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. Soika's hometown is Brunswick, Ohio.
Afghan Border Police, U.S. service members and Albanian special operations forces head towards the village of Spin Kariz in the district of Spin Boldak, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 6, 2012. The U.S. forces are part of the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team and Combined Task Force Arrowhead.
Pfc. Forrest Myers, an engineer and radio telephone operator with the 569th Engineer Company enters information in a radio while on a route clearance mission during Operation Southern Strike III in the district of Takhteh Pol, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2012. Myers is from Hanford, Calif.
From left, Spc. Michael Brown of Laurinburg, N.C., and Pfc. Chantz Palmer of Columbus, Ohio, appear after dismounting their vehicle near the village of Jandad Kalay, Spin Boldak district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2012. Both soldiers are with the 2nd Infantry Division's Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team.
Spc. Chanel Starr, a cryptologic linguist with Alpha Company, 502nd Military Intelligence Battalion, talks with children during Operation Southern Strike III in the village of Jandad Kalay in the district of Spin Boldak, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2012. Starr's hometown is Wooster, Ohio.
Members of the 3rd Zone Afghan Border Police provide security during Operation Southern Strike III outside the village of Jandad Kalay, Spin Boldak district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2012. The operation focused on dislocating the enemy from the local populations and connecting the district leadership with outlying villages.
Lt. Col. Steven Soika looks on as Sgt. Chris Hagen hands out a stuffed animals to an Afghan girl during Operation Southern Strike III at the village of Spin Kariz in the district of Spin Boldak, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 6, 2012. Both servicemen are with the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, which is part of the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. Soika is from Brunswick, Ohio. Hagen hails from Winter Haven, Fla.
Cpl. B.J. Buie, an infantryman with the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, interacts with children during Operation Southern Strike III in the village of Spin Kariz, Spin Boldak district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 6, 2012. The 5-20th Infantry is part of the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. Buie is from Fayetteville, N.C.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Goedert and his military working dog Jacob appear during Operation Southern Strike III in the village of Jandad Kalay, Spin Boldak district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2012. Goedert is from Alamogordo, N.M. He is stationed at Holoman Air Force Base.
Aerial refueling
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Smith, 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, pilot briefs the aircrew before an aerial refueling over the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st ERQS and Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness.
Aircrew on board a CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464, prepare to land during an aerial refueling over the Grand Bara desert of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, and HMH 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness.
An HC-130P Combat King, 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, prepares to refuel a CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464, during an aerial refueling over the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st ERQS and HMH 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness.
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Walter Cunningham, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464, pilot, receives fuel from an HC-130P Combat King of the 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, during an aerial refueling over the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st ERQS and HMH 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness.
An HC-130P Combat King, 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, prepares to refuel a CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464, during an aerial refueling over the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st ERQS and HMH 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness.
An HC-130P Combat King, 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, prepares to refuel a CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464, during an aerial refueling over the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st ERQS and HMH 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Glenn Clark (left), a videographer assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa combat camera, watches an aerial refueling from the back of an HC-130P Combat King with aircrew from the 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, over the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness.
An HC-130P Combat King, 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, prepares to refuel a CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464, during an aerial refueling over the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st ERQS and HMH 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness.
Aircrew on board a CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464, overlook the landscape during an aerial refueling over the Grand Bara desert of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, and HMH 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness.
An HC-130P Combat King, 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, prepares to refuel a CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464, during an aerial refueling over the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st ERQS and HMH 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness.
An HC-130P Combat King, 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, prepares to refuel a CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464, during an aerial refueling over the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st ERQS and HMH 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness.
An HC-130P Combat King, 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, prepares to refuel a CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464, during an aerial refueling over the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Aircrews of the 81st ERQS and HMH 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness.
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew McGowan, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464, looks out of the CH-53 Super Stallion during an aerial refueling over the Grand Bara desert of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, and Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness.
An HC-130P Combat King, 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, prepares to refuel a CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464, during an aerial refueling over the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st ERQS and HMH 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness.
A drogue from an HC-130P Combat King, 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, prepares to refuel a probe from a CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464, during an aerial refueling over the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st ERQS and HMH 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness.
A CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464 prepares to refuel from an HC-130P Combat King, 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, during an aerial refueling over the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st ERQS and HMH 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Glenn Clark)
A CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464 prepares to refuel from an HC-130P Combat King, 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, during an aerial refueling over the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st ERQS and HMH 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Glenn Clark)
A CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464 prepares to refuel from an HC-130P Combat King, 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, during an aerial refueling over the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st ERQS and HMH 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Glenn Clark)
A CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464 prepares to refuel from an HC-130P Combat King, 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, during an aerial refueling over the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st ERQS and HMH 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Glenn Clark)
A CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464 prepares to refuel from an HC-130P Combat King, 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, during an aerial refueling over the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st ERQS and HMH 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Glenn Clark)
A CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, or HMH 464 prepares to refuel from an HC-130P Combat King, 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, or 81st ERQS, during an aerial refueling over the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 12, 2012. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa aircrews of the 81st ERQS and HMH 464 regularly train together to increase mission readiness and effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Glenn Clark)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 21, 2012) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman William Sullins, from Memphis, Tenn., cleans a crew served weapon after a live-fire exercise in the ship's armory aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is returning to U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility four months ahead of schedule in order to maintain combatant commander requirements and Navy assets in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charlotte C. Oliver/Released)
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GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 17, 2012) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Costa Dumervil directs an AS-332 Super Puma helicopter to the flight deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Gunston Hall, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and 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 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released)
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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 20, 2012) Aviation boatswain's mates move chocks and chains across the flight deck as Marine pilot Maj. Howard Longwell, from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for take-off in an AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542 during flight operations aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is participating in a certification exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell/Released)
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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 20, 2012) Aviation boatswain's mates refuel an AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542 on the flight deck aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during flight operations. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is participating in a certification exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell/Released)
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KEY WEST, Fla. (Sept. 20, 2012) Operations Specialist Seaman Alexander Acker mans the big eyes as the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) gets underway to begin at sea maritime exercises during the annual UNITAS Atlantic Phase maritime exercise hosted by U.S. 4th Fleet and conducted in the western Caribbean Sea. Multinational ships from ten partner nations departed Naval Air Station Key West for the exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Corey Barker/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Recruit Gerry Squirewell salutes a departing CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the Purple Foxes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 (Reinforced) aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group underway on a western Pacific deployment with the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elizabeth Merriam/Released)
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 20, 2012) Seaman Apprentice Cassandra Will talks to replenishment at sea (RAS) stations three and five while standing phone talker watch aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp conducted a RAS while underway for operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J.C.J. Stokes/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 21, 2012) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Deena Vanderhye fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire weapons exercise on the fantail aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is returning to the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility four months ahead of schedule in order to maintain combatant commander requirements in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 20, 2012) Ensign Anna Hall monitors a radar repeater aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a replenishment at sea (RAS). Wasp conducted a RAS while underway for operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J.C.J. Stokes/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 21, 2012) A final checker stands by during flight maneuvers on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is returning to the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility four months ahead of schedule in order to maintain combatant commander requirements in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)
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POLARIS POINT, Guam (Sept. 20, 2012) Sailors man the conning tower aboard the Ohio-class nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) as the submarine prepares to depart from the submarine tender USS Emory S Land (AS 39). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chelsea Mandello/Released)
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POLARIS POINT, Guam (Sept. 20, 2012) The Ohio-class nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) prepares to depart from the submarine tender USS Emory S Land (AS 39). Michigan, homeported in Bangor, Wash., is on a deployment of the western Pacific. Emory S. Land, homeported in Diego Garcia, is on an extended deployment to Guam, conducting coordinated tended moorings and afloat maintenance in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chelsea Mandello/Released)
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U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 19, 2012) Aviation Boatwain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Hannah Marihugh guides an MV-22 Osprey to land aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) and 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 Zane Ecklund/Released)
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U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 20, 2012) An AS-332 Super Puma helicopter delivers cargo to the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) during a replenishment at sea.. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zane Ecklund/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 20, 2012) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) are underway after completing Valiant Shield 2012 (VS12). VS12 is an integrated joint training exercise that offers the opportunity to integrate Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps forces at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Stephanie Smith/Released)
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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- An aircraft armament systems specialist with the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit examines an air intercept missile 9 for the fitting of fins that help guide the missile, August 20, 2012. The Airman participated in an excersize for their unit.(U.S. Air Force Photo/ Airman 1st Class Omari Bernard)
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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Senior Airman Caleb Hill carefully manuevers a joint direct attack munition during a live-weapons load competion at the 90th Fighter Squadron August 20, 2012. Hill is an aircraft armament systems specialist with the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit.(U.S. Air Force Photo/ Airman 1st Class Omari Bernard)
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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Lawton prepares to lift an air intercept missile 9 during a weapons load competion at the 90th Fighter Squadron August 20, 2012. Lawton is an aircraft armament systems specialist with the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Airman 1st Class Omari Bernard)
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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Price, an aircraft systems speacialist with the 90th Air Craft Mainenence Unit, looks up from examining an air intercept missile 9 at the 90th Fighter Squadron, August 20, 2012. The load competitiong began as a load competition transformed into an excersize. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Airman 1st Class Omari Bernard)
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Airman 1st Class Stephans Doherty, an aircraft systems specialist with the 90th Air Craft Maintenance Unit, examines an air intercept missile in the weapons bay of the F-22, August 20, 2012. Doherty was participating in an exercise for their unit. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Airman 1st Class Omari Bernard)
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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- The Airmen from the 90th Fighter Squadron and Air Craft Maintenence Unit prepare an F-22 for combat in a 90th FS hanger, August 20,2012. The F-22 was perepared as if it were actually going into combat. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Airman 1st Class Omari Bernard)
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An F-16 assigned to the South Dakota Air National Guard’s 175th Fighter Squadron darts off the runway at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Sept. 18, 2012. The 114th Fighter Wing’s Fighting Lobos conducted missions from Ellsworth during the units 2012 Live Drop exercise, designed to help aircrews validate F-16 tactics, techniques and procedures during long-range strike missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hrair H. Palyan/Released)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the South Dakota Air National Guard’s 175th Fighter Squadron thunders skyward at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Sept. 18, 2012. The 114th Fighter Wing’s F-16s shared the flightline with Ellsworth’s resident B-1 bombers Sept. 17 to 21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hrair H. Palyan/Released)
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A nose of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing sits on Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Sept. 2, 2012. The A-10 is a single seat, twin engine fighter used for close air support. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Claire Baker/Released)
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Demonstrators carrying guns celebrate after burning a car they say was full of ammunition as they stormed the headquarters of the Islamist Ansar al-Sharia militia group in Benghazi September 21, 2012. Pro-government demonstrators stormed the headquarters on Friday and evicted fighters from the site in a sweep of militia bases in Benghazi, ******* witnesses said. *******/Asmaa Waguih
Demonstrators carrying guns celebrate after burning a car they say was full of ammunition as they stormed the headquarters of the Islamist Ansar al-Sharia militia group in Benghazi September 21, 2012. Pro-government demonstrators stormed the headquarters on Friday and evicted fighters from the site in a sweep of militia bases in Benghazi, ******* witnesses said. *******/Asmaa Waguih
Demonstrators cheer after storming the headquarters of the Islamist Ansar al-Sharia militia group in Benghazi September 21, 2012. Libyan Islamist militia Ansar al-Sharia was swept from its final major military base in Benghazi in the early hours of Saturday after a mass popular uprising in support of the government, ******* witnesses said. The word on the Libyan flag reads: "Libya". *******/Asmaa Waguih
Members of the Libyan army walk towards one of the headquarters of the Islamist Ansar al-Sharia militia group to try to break into it after some protesters got shot at while trying to storm it in Benghazi September 22, 2012. Libyan Islamist militia Ansar al-Sharia was swept from its final major military base in Benghazi in the early hours of Saturday after a mass popular uprising in support of the government, ******* witnesses said. The protesters were shot at by fighters inside the base. *******/Asmaa Waguih
Members of the Rafalla al-Sihati brigade, part of the Libyan army, drive as they check their base which was attacked by demonstrators in Benghazi city September 22, 2012. Islamist militia Ansar al-Sharia was driven out of Benghazi early on Saturday in a surge of protest against the armed groups that control large parts of Libya more than a year after the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi. The crowd went on to attack Rafalla al-Sihati brigade, believing them to be Islamists, triggering an armed response in which at least 11 people were killed and more than 60 wounded. *******/Asmaa Waguih
Members of the Rafalla al-Sihati brigade, part of the Libyan army, drive as they check their base which was attacked by demonstrators in Benghazi city September 22, 2012. Islamist militia Ansar al-Sharia was driven out of Benghazi early on Saturday in a surge of protest against the armed groups that control large parts of Libya more than a year after the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi. The crowd went on to attack Rafalla al-Sihati brigade, believing them to be Islamists, triggering an armed response in which at least 11 people were killed and more than 60 wounded. *******/Asmaa Waguih
Members of the National Army make their way to the gates of pro-government Rafalla al-Sihati brigade after demonstrators attacked the brigade's base in Benghazi city September 22, 2012. Islamist militia Ansar al-Sharia was driven out of Benghazi early on Saturday in a surge of protest against the armed groups that control large parts of Libya more than a year after the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi. The crowd went on to attack Rafalla al-Sihati brigade, believing them to be Islamists, triggering an armed response in which at least 11 people were killed and more than 60 wounded. *******/Asmaa Waguih
Members of the National Army ride in their vehicles as they enter the gates of pro-government Rafalla al-Sihati brigade after demonstrators attacked the brigade's base in Benghazi city September 22, 2012. Islamist militia Ansar al-Sharia was driven out of Benghazi early on Saturday in a surge of protest against the armed groups that control large parts of Libya more than a year after the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi. The crowd went on to attack Rafalla al-Sihati brigade, believing them to be Islamists, triggering an armed response in which at least 11 people were killed and more than 60 wounded. *******/Asmaa Waguih
Members of the National Army ride in their vehicles as they enter the gates of pro-government Rafalla al-Sihati brigade after demonstrators attacked the brigade's base in Benghazi city September 22, 2012.Islamist militia Ansar al-Sharia was driven out of Benghazi early on Saturday in a surge of protest against the armed groups that control large parts of Libya more than a year after the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi. The crowd went on to attack Rafalla al-Sihati brigade, believing them to be Islamists, triggering an armed response in which at least 11 people were killed and more than 60 wounded. *******/Asmaa Waguih
Excellent pix gents!
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (Sept. 19, 2012) F/A-18 Hornets assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, fly in formation & conduct in-flight refueling during a flight to Grand Junction, Colo. The Blue Angels maintain a six-aircraft delta formation during all transit flights. (All U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Johnson/Released)
Great photos today gents, thanks for keeping this part of mpn consistant.Originally Posted by m4rs75
Awesome pics guys
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Im curious on the origin of the plate carriers he's wearing. They look really new, also.
Major brent stevens ? Do they allow air force pilots to fly in the blue angels ?
Last edited by Hollis; 09-23-2012 at 11:15 AM. Reason: Next time, do not re-post all of the photos.
Nope..not that I know of. Major Brent Stevens is serving in the USMC. In case you did not know the USMC pilots are Naval aviators.
Major Brent Stevens Blue Angels
Next time do not quote all the photos...it eats up bandwidth.
After posting i thought that he was a Marine. Alas to late .
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