High-Flying Salute
May 9th, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Mike Morones
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (May 4, 2012) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 1st Class Thomas Kinn, assigned to the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, salutes as he steps off the ramp of a C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing of Missouri Air National Guard during the Sound of Speed Air Show rehearsal at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. The Leap Frogs are based in San Diego and perform aerial parachute demonstrations in support of Naval Special Warfare and Navy recruiting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michelle Turner)
Open Your Eyes
March 12th, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Mike Morones
ARABIAN GULF (March 2, 2012) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Jonathan Prichard instructs Operations Specialist 3rd Class Gladys Jerezrendon, both assigned to the Security Department, to open her eyes after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray during security academy OC spray qualifications on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). 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 3rd Class Rosa A. Arzola)
Remembering Iwo Jima
March 10th, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Mike Morones
IWO TO, Japan (Feb. 28, 2012) Lt. j.g. Frederick Wood, a Naval Security Force security officer at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, leaves behind a security badge as part of the mass reenlistment ceremony at Mount Suribachi. Mementos are often left by visitors to the island in honor of those who lost their lives. Iwo To, formally known as Iwo Jima, was the site of a major World War II battle with more than 26,000 American casualties and nearly 22,000 Japanese fatalities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kegan E. Kay
Guantanamo Dive Training
February 16th, 2012 | From the Ranks Photography | Posted by Mike Morones
GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (Feb. 10, 2012) Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shane Tuck films diving operations off the coast of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Expeditionary Combat Camera’s Underwater Photo Team conducts semi-annual training to hone its divers’ specialized skill set and ensure valuable support of Department of Defense activities worldwide. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jayme Pastoric)
That First Step…
January 17th, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Mike Morones
ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 14, 2012) An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician rappels from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Eightballers of Helicopter Strike Squadron (HSC) 8 to 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 Benjamin Crossley)
First Kiss
December 21st, 2011 | The Wires | Posted by Mike Morones
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, USS Oak Hill, 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. On Wednesday, for the first time, the happily reunited couple was gay. (AP Photo/The Virginian-Pilot, Brian J. Clark)
Golden Hawk Flies
October 23rd, 2011 | From the Ranks | Posted by Mike Morones
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 16, 2011) Aviation boatswain’s mates recover after launching an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Golden Hawks of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 during flight operations aboard the 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 Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Walter M. Wayman)
Go Navy
October 22nd, 2011 | From the Ranks | Posted by Mike Morones
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 17, 2011) Two F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 fly over the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) to show support for the upcoming Army/Navy football game. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lex T. Wenberg)
(In the interest of fairness, I’ll keep my eyes peeled for an appropriate ‘Go Army’ photo. If you see something current, let me know in the comments! -Mike)
A Nice Evening to Rappel
October 19th, 2011 | From the Ranks | Posted by Mike Morones
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 6, 2011) A Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2 rappels from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 during a training exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64). HSC-9 and Gettysburg are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Betsy Knapper)
The Vinson Departs San Francisco
October 18th, 2011 | From the Ranks | Posted by Mike Morones
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2011) Sailors take photos on the flight deck as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) passes under the Golden Gate Bridge while departing San Francisco. Carl Vinson was anchored in San Francisco, the ship’s original homeport, participating in Fleet Week festivities. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/U.S. Navy)