Bold Alligator 2012
February 10th, 2012 | Photography | Posted by Mike Morones
A CH-53 lands aboard USS Wasp in Atlantic Ocean on Feb. 03, 2012. The Wasp is participating in Bold Alligator 2012. (Mike Morones/Staff)
I spent a few days aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp for part of the exercise Bold Alligator 2012 with Marine Corps Times writer Dan Lamothe. I don’t get away from the desk much so it was a nice change of pace to spend some time with the sailors and Marines as they went about their business. As often happens our coverage plans went out the window in the face of unforeseen circumstances, bad weather and some logistical problems but we adjusted as best we could. Despite not seeing everything we wanted to report on, it was a great chance to experience life aboard a ship, especially in light of the fact that many Marines have never served aboard a ship. You can see some of Dan’s work over on the Battle Rattle blog.
Mess Deck Happy Dance
February 6th, 2012 | Photography | Posted by Alan Lessig
Aboard USS Wasp, Atlantic Ocean 02/05/2012:Sailors and Marines dance and joke around after preparing dinner on the mess deck aboard USS Wasp on Feb. 05, 2012. From left: AOAN Charlee McKinsey, LCPL Ray Rosario, PVT Arthur Garza, Seaman Ossn Jumalou and CPL Jonathan Delabre. (Mike Morones/Staff)
Stormy Weather Over USS Carl Vinson
January 25th, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Alan Lessig
ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 21, 2012) Sailors prepare an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 for launch on the flight deck as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) passes through a storm front. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)
Mk 38 Machine Gun
January 20th, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Alan Lessig
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2012) Sonar Technician Surface 2nd Class Gareth Erasmus fires the Mk 38 25mm machine gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) during a practice fire exercise. Porter is part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group and is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse L. Gonzalez/Released)
Floating Used Car Lot
January 11th, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Alan Lessig
The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan transports sailor’s vehicles while transiting the Pacific Ocean from San Diego to Naval Base Kitsap during its homeport change for scheduled dock-planned incremental availability maintenance. (Photo by: Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Shawn J. Stewart)
Good Launch
January 5th, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Alan Lessig
ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 3, 2012) A C-2A Greyhound from the Providers of Fleet Logistics Combat Squadron (VRC) 30 launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)
2011 Military Photos of the Year
December 22nd, 2011 | Photography | Posted by Mike Morones
PHOTO OF THE YEAR: Petty Officer 2nd Class Marissa Gaeta, left, kisses her girlfriend of two years, Petty Officer 3rd Class Citlalic Snell at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek in Virginia Beach, Va., Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2011 after Gaeta’s ship returned from 80 days at sea. It’s a time-honored tradition at Navy homecomings – one lucky sailor is chosen to be first off the ship for the long-awaited kiss with a loved one. (AP Photo/The Virginian-Pilot, Brian J. Clark)
Eye Exam
December 19th, 2011 | From the Ranks | Posted by Mike Morones
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 17, 2011) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Alfonso Camacho has his eyes illuminated by a black light after fluorescenin drops were applied by Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Phillip Cowger. Fluorescenin is used to detect problems on the cornea. Damage or irritation on the cornea’s surface appears green under a black light. The test was performed in the Medical Department aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Dean M. Cates)
USS Vinson Departs San Diego
December 3rd, 2011 | From the Ranks | Posted by Mike Morones
SAN DIEGO (Nov. 30, 2011) — The son of Electrician’s Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Randall White, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), waves to his father’s ship as it transits San Diego Bay after departing Naval Air Station North Island on a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Trevor Welsh/Released)
Burial At Sea
December 2nd, 2011 | From the Ranks | Posted by Mike Morones
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 1, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Nathan Rings bows his head in prayer before presenting cremated remains for committal during a burial at sea ceremony for 20 former service members aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are currently underway on a Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)