His Royal Highness, Prince Harry of Wales, and Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, Military District of Washington Commander, salute during the playing of taps at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., May 10, 2013. U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Laura Buchta.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Nov. 7, 2012) Coastal Riverine Group (CORIVGRU) 2 Sailors participate in a training scenario utilizing the Laser Shoot Combat Simulator during an Embarked Security Combat Skills (ESCS) course. Embarked security teams provide force protection to noncombatant Military Sealift Command vessels and contracted ships around the world. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kay Savarese.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 27, 2012) Sailors heave the brow as the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) prepares to deploy from Joint Logistics Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Gunston Hall deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) and will support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman.
NORFOLK (March 11, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) departs Naval Station Norfolk on its final deployment. Enterprise is deploying as part of Enterprise Carrier Strike Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Martie.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 13, 2012) A Sailor assigned to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 2 fires a dual-mounted .50 caliber machine gun at a target aboard a Riverine Command Boat off the coast of Virginia during a live-fire exercise. RIVRON 2 is conducting unit level training in order to certify for upcoming deployments. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul D. Williams.
The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) departs Naval Station Norfolk on its final deployment. Enterprise is deploying as part of Enterprise Carrier Strike Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Harry Andrew D. Gordon.
NORFOLK (March 11, 2012) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jim Hendricks, left, and Electronics Technician 3rd Class John Konkle man the rails as the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) departs Naval Station Norfolk for her 22nd and final deployment. Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman.
NORFOLK (Feb. 26, 2012) Family members of Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) watch as McFaul pulls away from the pier at Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment to conduct counter-piracy operations in the Arabian Sea. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Samantha Thorpe.
Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Montpelier (SSN 765) tend to mooring lines as the ship returns to homSailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Montpelier (SSN 765) tend to mooring lines as the ship returns to homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after a scheduled deployment to the European Command area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Todd A. Schaffer.
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Feb. 6, 2012) Landing craft air cushions prepare to come ashore after departing the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during the amphibious assault phase of Bold Alligator 2012. Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years, represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. This exercise is taking place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12 U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tom Gagnier.
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 8, 2012) Darrel Morbin, director of modeling and simulation for the Navy Warfare Development Command, briefs media outlets about exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years, represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. This exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12 U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua T. Rodriguez.
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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Feb. 6, 2012) Amphibious assault vehicles come ashore after departing the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during the amphibious assault phase of Bold Alligator 2012. Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years, represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. This exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12 U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tom Gagnier.
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Feb. 6, 2012) Sailors assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 2 watch the sunrise before the start of the amphibious assault phase of Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. This exercise takes place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse Monford.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2012) Marines prepare their amphibious assault vehicles inside the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as part of Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012, afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12 U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danian Douglas.
