2012年6月30日 星期六

Los Angeles-class 快速攻擊型潛水艇Chicago號停靠日本橫須賀港

USS Chicago is moored at Fleet Activities Yokosuka as part of its deployment to the western Pacific region.
120629-N-DI599-004 YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 29, 2012) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) is moored at Fleet Activities Yokosuka as part of its deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class David Mercil/Released)

F-35 Joint Strike Fighter flies for the first time with external weapons

The carrier variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter flies for the first time with external weapons.
120627-O-GR159-002 PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (June 27, 2012) The carrier variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter flies for the first time with external weapons. Navy test pilot Lt. Christopher Tabert flew CF-1 with inert AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missiles on port and starboard pylons to measure flying qualities and aircraft vibrations. The F-35C is distinct from the F-35A and F-35B variants with larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear for greater control when operating in the demanding carrier take-off and landing environment. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy Lockheed Martin/Released)


he carrier variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter flies for the first time with external weapons.
120627-O-GR159-003 PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (June 27, 2012) The carrier variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter flies for the first time with external weapons. Navy test pilot Lt. Christopher Tabert flew CF-1 with inert AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missiles on port and starboard pylons to measure flying qualities and aircraft vibrations. The F-35C is distinct from the F-35A and F-35B variants with larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear for greater control when operating in the demanding carrier take-off and landing environment. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy Lockheed Martin/Released)


The carrier variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter flies for the first time with external weapons.
120627-O-GR159-004 PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (June 27, 2012) The carrier variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter flies for the first time with external weapons. Navy test pilot Lt. Christopher Tabert flew CF-1 with inert AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missiles on port and starboard pylons to measure flying qualities and aircraft vibrations. The F-35C is distinct from the F-35A and F-35B variants with larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear for greater control when operating in the demanding carrier take-off and landing environment. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy Lockheed Martin/Released)

2012年6月28日 星期四

RIMPAC 2012








PEARL HARBOR (June 27, 2012) – Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) man the rails while pulling into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Twenty-two nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that begin in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Crosby/Released)



PEARL HARBOR (June 27, 2012) – The Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Salvor (T-ARS 52) pulls into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Twenty-two nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that begin in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Crosby/Released)



PEARL HARBOR (June 27, 2012) Quartermaster 3rd Class Casie Calahan

checks the navigation bearings of the USS Arizona Memorial with a
telescopic alidade as the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2)
passes by while entering port. Essex is deployed in support of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise. Twenty-two nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial RIMPAC exercise scheduled June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sandra M. Palumbo/Released)


PEARL HARBOR (June 27, 2012) While entering port, Sailors aboard
amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) man the rails and render
honors as they pass the USS Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri Memorial.
Essex is deployed in support of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise. Twenty-two nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial RIMPAC exercise scheduled June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sandra M. Palumbo/Released)



PEARL HARBOR (June 27, 2012) – The Mexican Navy ship ARM Usumacinta (A-412), formerly USS Frederick (LST-1184) moors to the pier at joint base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. ARM Usumacinta is part of Combined Task Force 176 with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Crosby/Released)



Aircraft sit in preparation for flight operations.
120626-N-RU628-128 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 26, 2012) Aircraft sit in preparation for flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world'Äôs largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/Released) 




Pearl Harbor(June 27,2012) Mexican Navy ship ARM Usumacinta (A-412) arrived in Pearl Harbor to participate in RIMPAC 2012.


(Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo by Photographer PO1 Takahiro Ito)



Pearl Harbor(June 27,2012) Singapore Navy ship RSS Formidable (68) arrived in Pearl Harbor to participate in RIMPAC 2012.

(Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo by Photographer PO1 Takahiro Ito)




Welcome ARM Usumacinta from the Mexican Navy






From Singapore; welcome RSS Formidable


A Sailor cleans the windscreen of a jet.
120626-N-RU628-193 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 26, 2012) Airman Joshua Preis cleans the windscreen of an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/Released)




Sailors prepare to move a helicopter across the flight deck.
120626-N-RU628-094 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 26, 2012) Sailors prepare to move an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/Released)


Aircraft sit in preparation for flight operations.
120626-N-RU628-128 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 26, 2012) Aircraft sit in preparation for flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world'Äôs largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/Released)

Jets are lifted to the flight deck.
120626-N-IR734-064 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 26, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 and an E/A-6B Prowler from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 are lifted to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) on the ship's aircraft elevator. Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian A. Cotter/Released)


A Sailor moves a jet into position on an elevator.
120625-N-XD424-007 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 25, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Handling) move two FA-18C Hornets assigned to Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 323 into position on an elevator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world'Äôs largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin W. Sisco/Released)


A Sailor maneuvers an F/A-18C Hornet through the hangar bay.
120625-N-RU628-124 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 25, 2012) Aviation Boatswain'Äôs Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Leo Gonzales, left, directs Aviation Boatswain'Äôs Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Trevor Grimes as he maneuvers an F/A-18C Hornet through the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world'Äôs largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/Released)




An F/A-18C Hornet is in the hangar bay of USS Nimitz.

120625-N-IR734-009 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 25, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet is in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world'Äôs largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian A. Cotter/Released)


USS Essex transits through the Pacific Ocean.
120623-N-LP801-208 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits through the Pacific Ocean. Essex is deployed for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2012, the world'Äôs largest multinational maritime exercise, which includes 22 nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)

USS Essex transits through the Pacific Ocean.
120623-N-LP801-288 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits through the Pacific Ocean. Essex is deployed for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2012, the world'Äôs largest multinational maritime exercise, which includes 22 nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)


USS Essex transits through the Pacific Ocean.
120623-N-LP801-158 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits through the Pacific Ocean. Essex is deployed for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2012, the world'Äôs largest multinational maritime exercise, which includes 22 nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)


USS Essex transits through the Pacific Ocean.
120623-N-LP801-167 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits through the Pacific Ocean. Essex is deployed for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2012, the world'Äôs largest multinational maritime exercise, which includes 22 nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)


A Landing Craft Air Cushion prepares to enter the well deck of  USS Essex.
120620-N-LP801-097 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 20, 2012) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 73, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is deployed for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2012, the world'Äôs largest multinational maritime exercise, which includes 22 nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)


Aviation ordnancemen unload ammunition as part of training on the M-197 gun system in the weapons magazines aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).
120620-N-HN953-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 20, 2012) Aviation ordnancemen unload ammunition as part of training on the M-197 gun system in the weapons magazines aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Winn/Released)



PEARL HARBOR (June 27, 2012) JS Shirane (DDH 143), of the Japanese Self Defense Force, transits the waters of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)





PEARL HARBOR (June 27, 2012) JS Shirane (DDH 143), of the Japanese Self Defense Force, transits the waters of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)






PEARL HARBOR (Jun. 28, 2012) The Royal Australian navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Perth (FFH 157) prepares to pass the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) as Perth arrives for exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. Twenty-two nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise scheduled June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jon Dasbach)









PEARL HARBOR (June 29, 2012) The Russian Navy salvage tug RFS Fotiy Krylov arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2012.


(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Furey/Released)






PEARL HARBOR (June 29, 2012) The Russian Navy Udaloy-class destroyer RFS Admiral Panteleyev (BPK 548) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2012. 


(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Furey/Released)







PEARL HARBOR (June 29, 2012) The Russian Navy Udaloy-class destroyer RFS Admiral Panteleyev (BPK 548) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2012. 

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Furey/Released)




Canadian Navy warship HMCS Algonquin (DDG 283 ) has arrived in Pearl Harbor

(Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo by Photographer LS Tetsuya Sekino)




Canadian Navy warship HMCS Algonquin (DDG 283 ) has arrived in Pearl Harbor.

(Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo by Photographer LS Tetsuya Sekino)






Canadian Navy warship HMCS Algonquin (DDG 283 ) has arrived in Pearl Harbor.This is the scene of entry into port work.

(Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo by Photographer LS Tetsuya Sekino)



HMAS Perth transits the waters of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during the biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise.
120628-N-RI884-008 PEARL HARBOR (June 28, 2012) The Royal Australian navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Perth (FFH 157) transits the waters of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. Twenty-two nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise scheduled June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)


HMAS Perth pulls into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to support Rim of the Pacific 2012 exercise.
120628-N-KT462-011 PEARL HARBOR (June 28, 2012) The Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Perth (FFH 157) pulls into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to support Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. Twenty-two nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC is the world'Äôs largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jon Dasbach/Released)


A Marine inspects a CATM-9X missile on the wingtip of an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck.
120628-N-IR734-013 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 28, 2012) Lance Cpl. Connor J. Pruett, an aviation ordnance technician from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, inspects a CATM-9X missile on the wingtip of an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world'Äôs largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian A. Cotter/Released)


An F/A-18C Hornet prepares to launch off the flight deck.
120627-N-IR734-146 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 prepares to launch off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world'Äôs largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian A. Cotter/Released)


Two of the three Japanese Maritime Self-Defense ships JS Myoko and JS Shirane are moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam.
120628-O-ZZ999-010 PEARL HARBOR (June 28, 2012) Two of the three Japanese Maritime Self-Defense ships JS Myoko (DDG 175) and JS Shirane (DDH 143) are moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam. Twenty-two nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise scheduled June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea-lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo by LS Tetsuya Sekino/Released)


An E-2C Hawkeye prepares to launch off the flight deck.
120627-N-IR734-131 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2012) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 prepares to launch off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world'Äôs largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian A. Cotter/Released)





MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (June 28, 2012). Soldiers from Alpha Company, New Zealand Army, running through procedures for clearing buildings as part of the Military Operations Urban Training (MOUT). Alpha Company is hosted by the 1st Battalion 3rd Marine Regiment during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise. 

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A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1B test from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70)






A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1B interceptor is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) for the second time during a Missile Defense Agency test in the Pacific Ocean.
120627-N-ZZ999-003 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2012) A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1B interceptor is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) for the second time during a Missile Defense Agency test in the Pacific Ocean. The SM-3 Block 1B successfully intercepted a short-range ballistic missile target that had been launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, located on Kauai, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1B interceptor is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) for the second time during a Missile Defense Agency test in the Pacific Ocean.
120627-N-ZZ999-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2012) A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1B interceptor is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) for the second time during a Missile Defense Agency test in the Pacific Ocean. The SM-3 Block 1B successfully intercepted a short-range ballistic missile target that had been launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, located on Kauai, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)




A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1B interceptor is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) for the second time during a Missile Defense Agency test in the Pacific Ocean.
120627-N-ZZ999-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2012) A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1B interceptor is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) for the second time during a Missile Defense Agency test in the Pacific Ocean. The SM-3 Block 1B successfully intercepted a short-range ballistic missile target that had been launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, located on Kauai, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

2012年6月24日 星期日

U.S., JMSDF and ROKN Trilateral Exercise in the East China Sea.




120621-N-TG831-231

120621-N-TG831-231 EAST CHINA SEA (June 21, 2012) The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Shirane-class destroyer JS Kurama (DDH-144), left, Republic of Korea Navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin class destroyer Munmu the Great (DDH-976), and U.S. Nimitz-class Navy aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) steam in formation during a trilateral exercise. The exercise includes helicopter interoperability operations, visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) drills, communication drills, surface and air defense events, dynamic ship maneuvers and liaison officer exchanges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Declan Barnes/Released) US Navy

George Washington Carrier Strike Group Operations In The Yellow Sea


Story Number: NNS120623-03Release Date: 6/23/2012 9:29:00 PM A  A  A      
From 7th Fleet Public Affairs
USS BLUE RIDGE, At Sea (NNS) -- U.S. Navy is conducting routine carrier operations in international waters west of the Korean Peninsula June 23-25.

The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) is conducting routine operations with the Republic of Korea navy in the Yellow Sea.

The operations are taking place beyond the territorial seas of any coastal nations and are intended to reinforce regional security and stability, enhance interoperability with allies, and enhance operational proficiency and readiness. The operations include integrated flight operations, surface and anti-submarine warfare training, air defense, replenishment at sea, dynamic ship maneuvers and liaison officer exchanges.

U.S. Navy ships scheduled to participate include the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), with embarked Carrier Air Wing 5 and Destroyer Squadron 15; guided-missile cruisers USS Cowpens (CG 63) and USS Shiloh (CG 67); guided-missile destroyers USS Lassen (DDG 82) and McCampbell (DDG 85).

The U.S. Navy frequently operates in international waters around the world and has conducted numerous operations and exercises in this area. In October 2009 and November 2010 the GWCSG conducted similar operations in the waters west of the Korean Peninsula. U.S. aircraft carriers frequently visit the Korean Peninsula, such as USS George Washington in September 2011 and November 2010, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in January 2011, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in March 2009, and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS Nimitz (CVN 68), and USS George Washington in 2008.

The U.S. Navy is committed to helping enhance the security and stability of the Asia-Pacific region, and our forward presence activities and engagements in this region are routine. U.S. military operations and exercises are a part of a larger forward presence posture to strengthen our alliances, partnerships, and established security cooperation activities. U.S. forward presence is in accordance with international law, preserves the rights, freedoms, and uses of the sea guaranteed to all nations, and contributes to economic development and international commerce.

For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy.

For more news from Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/c7f/.

2012年6月22日 星期五

美國Los Angeles-class攻擊型潛水艇Greeneville號停靠關島

USS Greeneville comes alongside USS Emory S. Land.
120615-N-JS205-009 POLARIS POINT, Guam (June 15, 2012) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) comes alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). Greeneville, homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is on a western Pacific deployment, while Emory S. Land is on an extended deployment to Guam serving as the U.S. 7th Fleet'Äôs lead afloat fleet maintenance activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Samuel Souvannason/Released)


USS Greeneville comes alongside USS Emory S. Land.
120615-N-JS205-042 POLARIS POINT, Guam (June 15, 2012) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) comes alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). Greeneville, homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is on a western Pacific deployment, while Emory S. Land is on an extended deployment to Guam serving as the U.S. 7th Fleet'Äôs lead afloat fleet maintenance activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Samuel Souvannason/Released)