Showing posts with label USS BATAAN. Show all posts
Showing posts with label USS BATAAN. Show all posts

Monday, April 22, 2013

NAVY UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING AND MV-22 OSPREY LANDING

 

 
FROM:  U.S. NAVY

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Tenorio, left, photographs Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wyatt Huggett during underwater photography training 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shane Tuck (Released) 130417-N-IZ904-032




An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 26 lands on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during flight operations. MSG-26 is performing launches and recoveries from the flight deck in order to complete required qualifications. Bataan is underway conducting training operations and qualifications. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary A Prill (Released) 130410-N-RB564-029


Tuesday, December 11, 2012

SOME U.S. NAVY PHOTO HISTORY OF "OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM"





FROM: U.S. NAVY
011017-N-2383B-506 Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (Oct. 17, 2001) -- An Aviation Ordnanceman pushes a 2000-pound GBU-10 laser guided bomb through the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier air wing are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera. (RELEASED)




011031-N-3405L-007 In the skies over Afghanistan (Oct. 31, 2001) – Two 500-pound Laser Guided Bomb Units (GBU-12) (left) and an AIM-9 "Sidewinder" short-range air-to-air missile are visible on the wing of an F/A-18 "Hornet" from the "Mighty Shrikes" of Strike Fighter Squadron Nine Four (VFA-94). VFA-94 is assigned to Carrier Air wing Eleven (CVW 11) aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Steve Lightstone. (RELEASED)




011207-N-2383B-504 At sea aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) Dec. 7, 2001-- U.S. Marines of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) conduct a small arms live-fire exercise on the flight deck aboard USS Bataan. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera (RELEASED).


 

Sunday, November 11, 2012

RECENT U.S. NAVY PHOTOS





FROM: U.S. NAVY
121109-N-SB121-170 MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2012) The University of Florida Gators, Georgetown University Hoyas and gathered spectators stand for the singing of the national anthem by the country music group Little Big Town and the parading of the colors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5) during the Navy-Marine Corps Classic. The Hoyas faced off against the Gators in the Navy-Marine Corp Classic hosted by the City of Jacksonville, which along with its surrounding communities has a long tradition of supporting Sailors and Marines. The game honors veterans, active and reserve service members, and military families. America's away team, the Navy and Marine Corps are reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, and above and below the sea as well ashore. Join the conversation in social media using #BBallOnDeck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ian W. Anderson/Released)




121109-N-SB121-288 MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2012) Fireworks explode above the guided-missile frigate USS De Wert (FFG-45) in Mayport harbor during the Navy-Marine Corps Classic basketball game. The Georgetown University Hoyas faced off against the University of Florida Gators in the Navy-Marine Corp Classic hosted by the City of Jacksonville, which along with its surrounding communities has a long tradition of supporting Sailors and Marines. The game honors veterans, active and reserve service members, and military families. America's away team, the Navy and Marine Corps are reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, and above and below the sea as well ashore. Join the conversation in social media using #BBallOnDeck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ian W. Anderson/Released)
 

Saturday, November 10, 2012

RECENT U.S. NAVY PHOTOS





FROM: U.S. NAVY
121109-N-PW661-037 MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2012) The country music band Little Big Town performs at the Navy and Marine Corps Classic pre-basketball game concert for servicemembers and their families at the Naval Station Mayport as part a Week of Valor tribute. The game honors veterans, active and reserve service members, and military families. America's away team, the Navy and Marine Corps are reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, and above and below the sea as well ashore. Join the conversation in social media using #BBallOnDeck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rob Aylward/Released)
 




121108-N-MJ645-284 MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 8, 2012) The University of Florida Gators basketball team practices on the hardwood court assembled on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Gators will face off against the Georgetown University Hoyas in the Navy-Marine Corp Classic aboard Bataan and is hosted by the City of Jacksonville, which along with its surrounding communities has a long tradition of supporting Sailors and Marines. The game honors veterans, active and reserve service members, and military families. America's away team, the Navy and Marine Corps are reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, and above and below the sea as well ashore. Join the conversation in social media using #BBallOnDeck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marcus L. Stanley/Released)

 

Sunday, October 14, 2012

THE OSPREY IN AFGHANISTAN





FROM: U.S. NAVY, V-22 OSPREY
091106-N-8132M-120 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 6, 2009) An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The aircraft were flown to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, where they will be transferred to VMM-261 and used to support the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. This is the first time the aircraft will be used in Afghanistan. The 22nd MEU is serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiona Miller/Released)




101217-N-5549O-295 NAWA, Afghanistan (Dec. 17, 2010) A V-22 Osprey prepares to land at forward operating base Nawa. Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus is in the area visiting with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brien/Released)




120515-N-UH337-059 FARAH PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 15, 2012) Rear Adm. Mark A. Handley, Commander of 1st Naval Construction Division (NCD) and his staff disembark a V-22 Osprey in the Bakwa District of Farah Province, Afghanistan, during a visit to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11. With Handley are Capt. Kathryn A. Donovan, commodore of the 22nd Naval Construction Regiment (NCR); Cmdr. Lore Aguayo, commander of NMCB-11; 1st NCD Command Master Chief John F. Mulholland; 22nd NCR Command Master Chief Mark E. Kraninger; and NMCB-11 Command Master Chief Christopher Levesque. NMCB-11 is deployed to Afghanistan to conduct general, mobility, survivability engineering operations, defensive operations, Afghan National Army partnering and detachement of units in combined and joint operations area-Afghanistan in order to enable the neutralization of the insurgency and support improved governance and stability operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan Carmichael/Released)

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

U.S. NAVY PHOTOS FROM 'OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM'





FROM: U.S. NAVY
011104-N-8117K-003 Southwest Asia (Nov. 4, 2001) -- An F/A-18 "Hornet from the "Mighty Shrikes" of Strike Fighter Squadron Nine Four (VFA-94) carries a strike payload consisting of an AIM-9 "Sidewinder" missile and JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) ordnance. Carl Vinson and its carrier air wing are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ken Koelbl. (RELEASED)




011212-N-2383B-516 At sea aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) Dec. 12, 2001 -- A flight deck director aboard USS Bataan gets the CH-53E "Super Stallion" heavy-lift helicopter in the air as it deploys with U.S. Marines of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) bound for the war zone. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny Bivera. (RELEASED)

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

NAVY GETS READY FOR HURRICANE SEASON


FROM:  U.S. NAVY
A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) as part of HURREX 08-002. HURREX is a Commander, U.S. Second Fleet directed exercise designed to test the ship's ability to respond to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief needs during the 2008 hurricane season. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Bookwalter/Released)

From U.S. Fleet Forces Public Affairs
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) are conducting a hurricane preparedness exercise, HURREX/Citadel Gale 12, April 16 through 27.

The purpose of this annual exercise is to prepare the Navy to respond to weather threats to U.S. coastal regions, and to maintain its ability to deploy naval forces even under the most adverse weather conditions.

HURREX/Citadel Gale 12 will involve two simulated storm systems developing and intensifying to hurricane strength, threatening the Caribbean Islands, East Coast and Gulf Coast regions.

All Navy commands with personnel in these regions will participate, to include reviewing and exercising heavy weather instructions and procedures and accounting for Sailors and Navy families in the affected regions through the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS).

There is no U.S. Navy ship movement associated with HURREX/Citadel Gale 12.

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