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Talisman Sabre

INDIAN OCEAN (July 12th, 2015) - Sailors onboard Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1666, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, wait to take on equipment from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a beach exercise for Talisman Sabre 2015. Talisman Sabre is a bilateral exercise intended to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting combined task force operations.

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George Washington Carrier Strike Group improves combat efficiency with dynamic war-at-sea exercise during Talisman Sabre

150709-N-IP531-028 TIMOR SEA (July 9, 2015) Lt. Morgan George, front, and Lt. Kieth Ferrell, shooters aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), launch an E-2C Hawkeye from the Liberty Bells of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 during Talisman Sabre 2015. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for nearly 30,000 U.S. and Australian defense forces to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase both countries' ability to plan and execute a full range of operations from combat missions to humanitarian assistance efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Cavagnaro/Released)

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USNS Sacagawea supports Talisman Sabre 15

The USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) is anchored in the port of Darwin during exercise Talisman Sabre 15, Northern Territory, Australia, July 7. Talisman Sabre provides an invaluable opportunity to conduct operation in a combined, joint, and interagency environment that will increase the U.S and Australia’s ability to plan and execute contingency responses, from combat missions to humanitarian efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Eric C. Clayton/Released)

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Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 15 Team Keeps Trident Pier Mission Going

ANMYEON BEACH, South Korea (July 6, 2015) - An M88 armored recovery vehicle is securing the Trident Pier during combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (CJLOTS) 2015. CJLOTS 2015 is an exercise designed to train U.S. and ROK services members to accomplish vital logistical measures in a strategic area while strengthening communication and cooperation in the U.S.-ROK Alliance.

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USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) operations

150704-N-WO404-097 (July 4, 2015) – An MH-60 Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, flies by the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while showcasing an American Flag in honor of Independence Day. Reagan is underway off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Nelson/Released)

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Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 2015

COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER CAMP FUJI, Japan (July 27, 2015) - Marines with Combat Logistics Company 36 navigate through training grounds during Exercise Dragon Fire 2015. Using only a map, protractor and compass, service members navigated in an unfamiliar, highly vegetated terrain with limited time to complete their mission. Exercise Dragon Fire is conducted annually allowing service members to strengthen their combat readiness, a vital asset to the Marine Corps' mission.

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Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 2015

In this photo file, the ramp on the Landing Craft Utility 2000 is lowered and unloading of vehicles begins at Anmyeon Beach, Republic of Korea. CJLOTS 2015 is an exercise designed to train U.S. and ROK service members to accomplish vital logistical measures in a strategic area while strengthening communication and cooperation in the U.S. - ROK Alliance.

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Red Hill

150630-N-DT805-030 PEARL HARBOR (June 30, 2015) U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, from Hawaii, receives a briefing from Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Lovgren, fuel director and actions officer at Navy Supply Fleet Logistics Center, during a tour of Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. The Red Hill facility was built between 1940 and 1943. Each of its 20 cylindrical tanks is 250 feet tall and 100 feet in diameter. Each can hold up to 12.5 million gallons of fuel. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John M. Hageman/Released)

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Northern Edge 2015: Air Force E-3G Airborne Warning and Control System

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (June 25, 2015) - Maintenance crew members prepare a U.S. Air Force E-3G Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft for takeoff during Exercise Northern Edge. Thousands of service members from all the branch services including active duty, Reserve and National Guard units participated.

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Littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 24, 2015) Sailors refuel an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) during a maneuvering exercise with Philippine navy ships BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF 15) and BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF 16) as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness And Training (CARAT) Philippines 2015. In its 21st year, CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations.

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Millinocket arrives in the Federated States of Micronesia

150621-N-TW039-034 Kolonia, POHNPEI (June 21, 2015) - The Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) prepares to pull pier side in Kolonia, Pohnpei, the Federated States of Micronesia June 21. The Federated States of Micronesia is the ship’s second stop of Pacific Partnership 2015. Millinocket is serving as the secondary platform for Pacific Partnership, led by an expeditionary command element from the Navy’s 30th Naval Construction Regiment (30 NCR) from Port Hueneme, Calif. Now in its 10th iteration, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region. While training for crisis conditions, Pacific Partnership, missions have provided medical care to approximately 270,000 patients and veterinary service to more than 38,000 animals. Additionally, Pacific Partnership has provided critical infrastructure development to host nations through the completion of more than 180 engineering products. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Laura Price/Released)

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USS Green Bay returns rescued mariners ashore

150619-N-ZZ999-003 CELEBES SEA (June 19, 2015) The crew of a rigid hull inflatable boat from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) rescues Indonesians who were trapped on a raft at sea. Green Bay is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (Official U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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ESG 7 trains to counter threats from air and surface

150618-N-DQ503-052 CELEBES SEA (June 18, 2015) – Ensign Robert Prine (left), from Dubuque, Iowa, Capt. Brian Finman, deputy chief of staff (right), from Appleton, Wis., and Chief Operations Specialist Kevin O. Griffith watch for incoming threats on a radar repeater during a FAC/FIAC exercise on board the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor A. Elberg/Released)

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USNS Mercy sits off the coast of Savusavu, Fiji.

150617-N-TQ272-329 SAVUSAVU, Fiji (June 17, 2015) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) is anchored off the coast of Savusavu, Fiji during Pacific Partnership 2015. Pacific Partnership is in its tenth iteration and is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. While training for crisis conditions, Pacific Partnership missions to date have provided real world medical care to approximately 270,000 patients and veterinary services to more than 38,999 animals. Additionally, the mission has provided critical infrastructure development to host nations through more than 180 engineering projects. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark El-Rayes/Released)

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Bulldogs bring intimidation to the joint fight

In this photo, a F-22 Raptor from the 525 Fighter Squadron returns from a mission during Exercise Northern Edge 15 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, June 18, 2015. Northern Edge 15 is Alaska’s premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of participants from all services; active duty, Reserve and National Guard units are involved.

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Northern Edge 2015 kicks off

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (June 16, 2015) - A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet from the VX-9 Vampires, China Lake, California takes off during Exercise Northern Edge from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Northern Edge 2015 is Alaska's premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of participants from all the services; from active duty, Reserve and National Guard units are involved.

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UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT

SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 14, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 lifts pallets of supplies from the flight deck of the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) during a vertical replenishment with Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

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Coordinated check conducted on a P-3C Orion

150609-N-MV308-001 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (June 9, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Skinny Dragons of Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 perform a man-on-the-stand coordinated check on a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft. Coordinated checks are done on a routine basis to ensure proper functioning of the aircraft and continued mission readiness and performance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amber Porter/Released)

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USS Hampton Visits Yokosuka During Western Pacific Deployment

YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 8, 2015) - Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) secure mooring lines while pulling into Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a scheduled port visit.

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NASA's Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD) test vehicle launch

KEKAHA, Hawaii (June 8, 2015) Military, NASA, and Jet Propulsion Laboratory members observe NASA's low-density supersonic decelerator (LDSD) test vehicle trajectory after its launch from U.S. Navy's Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii. NASA's LDSD project is designed to investigate and test breakthrough technologies for landing future robotic and human Mars missions, and safely returning large payloads to Earth.

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