POLARIS POINT, Guam (Nov. 15, 2012) Sailors from the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) prepare to lower a Mark 48 ADCAP (Advanced Capability) torpedo to the deck of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723). Frank Cable conducts maintenance and support of submarine and surface vessels deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ricardo Danan.
The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) maneuvers alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) during a coordinated tended mooring and theater security cooperation port visit. Louisville is on a deployment to the western Pacific region while Emory S. Land is on an extended deployment to western Pacific region serving as the U.S. 7th Fleet's lead afloat fleet maintenance activity from the ship's permanent homeport at Diego Garcia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Samuel Souvannason.
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge Commanding Officer Capt. Daniel Grieco hugs a Korean child during a meet and greet following Blue Ridge's arrival in Donghae, Republic of Korea. While inport, Blue Ridge sailors and embarked 7th Fleet staff will interact with their ROK navy counterparts and participate in various community service events. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Steven Khor.
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 18, 2012) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Jenna Welsh, assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), reads with a child during a community service project at Sullivans Elementary School. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff Sailors visited a pet shelter, residential tower and local schools as part of a base-wide community service event. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Steven Khor.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 20, 2011) Heavy waves crash against the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AOE 199) during a replenishment at sea with the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is on its maiden deployment conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of the Navy's Maritime Strategy. Makin Island is the Navy's newest amphibious assault ship and the only U.S. Navy ship with a hybrid electric propulsion system. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg.
SINGAPORE (Dec. 23, 2011) Sailors, Marines and local nationals bring supplies up the brow of the dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). Pearl Harbor and embarked marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are currently on deployment conducting operations in the 7th fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Behnke.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 25, 2011) Rear. Adm. Mike Shoemaker, center-right, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, and Capt. John D. Alexander, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), help serve Sailors a traditional Christmas dinner. Lincoln is in the 7th Fleet area of operations on deployment to the western Pacific and Indian Oceans and will soon join coalition efforts in the 5th Fleet region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam Randolph.
MURAI, Singapore (Dec. 19, 2011) Marines and sailors assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) participate in a live-fire exercise. The 11th MEU is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elyssa Quesada.
lincoln-transits-pacific-during-deployment_111216-N-KQ416-059 Lincoln Transits Pacific During Deployment PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 16, 2011) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Pacific Ocean during a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. Lincoln is changing homeports after this deployment from Everett, Wash., to Norfolk, Va., for a periodic refueling complex overhaul. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary S. Welch.
SINGAPORE (Dec. 12, 2011) Sailors and Marines sort mail aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship received more than 5,000 pounds of mail during a brief stop in Singapore. Makin Island is on its first operational deployment conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Makin Island is the Navy's newest amphibious assault ship and the only U.S. Navy ship with a hybrid electric propulsion system. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg.
REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Dec. 15, 2011) Cpl. Crystal Smith, a warehouse clerk assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), plays with Cambodian students during a community outreach project. The 11th MEU is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tommy Huynh.
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the Red Dragons of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 268 Reinforced takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is on its first operational deployment conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Makin Island is the Navy's newest amphibious assault ship and the only U.S. Navy ship with a hybrid electric propulsion system. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg.
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the Red Dragons of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 268 Reinforced takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is on its first operational deployment conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Makin Island is the Navy's newest amphibious assault ship and the only U.S. Navy ship with a hybrid electric propulsion system. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 15, 2011) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Nelson Sanchez, right, and Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Thomas Campbell fire an air slug from the starboard-side torpedo tubes aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). Wayne E. Meyer is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Keim.
