U.S. Navy Picture Thread

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150507-N-ZZ999-001 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (May 7, 2015) Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8; Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Det 1; and EOD Training and Evaluation Unit 2 conduct special patrol insertion-extraction technique training near Naval Station Rota, Spain. The training helps Sailors prepare for contingencies in which U.S. special operations and expeditionary forces need to quickly extract from areas where helicopters cannot safely land. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

150508-N-VR583-084 GULF OF ADEN (May 8, 2015) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) participate in a photo exercise. Iwo Jima, the flagship for the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, provides a versatile sea-based, expeditionary force that can be tailored to a variety of missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gary Ward/Released)

150506-N-XG464-139 DJIBOUTI (May 6, 2015) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 27, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4, conducts the offloading of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) from the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is a part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked 24th MEU, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

150514-N-VC236-029 ARABIAN GULF (May 14, 2015) The guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) conducts an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8). Normandy is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations as part of Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jackie Hart/Released)

150514-N-UK306-214 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 14, 2015) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Nancy Fierro, from Dumas, Texas, transports ordnance in the bomb-building magazine of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy Schumaker/Released)

150506-N-DM308-087 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2015) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) transits alongside the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan is underway off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Archer/Released)

150517-N-XQ474-190 CARIBBEAN SEA (May 17, 2015) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Douglas McLain, left, assigned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Va., and Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Cynthia Cea, assigned to Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River, Md., secure a hoist sling to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 on the flight deck of the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) during flight operations in support of Continuing Promise 2015. Continuing Promise is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian-civil assistance, subject matter expert exchanges, medical, dental, veterinary and engineering support and disaster response to partner nations and to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America and the Caribbean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Schneider/Released)

150426-N-XQ474-223 CARIBBEAN SEA (April 26, 2015) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) anchors off the coast of Guatemala during Continuing Promise 2015. Continuing Promise is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian-civil assistance, subject matter expert exchanges, medical, dental, veterinary and engineering support and disaster response to partner nations and to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America and the Caribbean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Schneider/Released)

 

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40 Years Ago Today The Enterprise Headed Home After Evacuating Saigon

5/20/15 6:00pm

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This shot was taken exactly 40 years ago, capturing the USS Enterprise sailing back to the states after a Pacific cruise that included the evacuation of Saigon. The green CH-53s sitting on the “Big E’s” bow were hitching a ride back to the states. Those little dots in front of them?Sunbathers enjoying the breeze, seas and skies.

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The Enterprise also was carrying F-14 Tomcats, one of which sits at alert on the #3 waist catapult. This cruise was the first for the F-14A, with VF-1 Wolfpack and VF-2 Bounty Hunters heading to sea in their new and still very finicky mounts for the historic cruise.

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Contact the author at Tyler@jalopnik.com.


Oh look the old SCANFAR radars.

I can’t believe they tried to pull this off with vacuum tubes

 

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150421-N-ON468-121 PEARL HARBOR (May 21, 2015) Traditional Hawaiian hula dancers perform a ceremonial dance routine as the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam from its maiden deployment. The ship and crew of more than 300 Sailors assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 31 conducted goodwill activities with partner nations and various presence operations such as Oceania Maritime Security Initiative in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeff Troutman/Released)

150421-N-ON468-041 PEARL HARBOR (May 21, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam from its maiden deployment. The ship and crew of more than 300 Sailors assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 31 conducted goodwill activities with partner nations and various presence operations such as Oceania Maritime Security Initiative in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeff Troutman/Released)

150410-N-XM324-046 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 10, 2015) Ensign Eric Boyd, from Los Angeles, speaks to a member of the Vietnam People's Navy on the bridge as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) departs Da Nang, Vietnam during Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2015. NEA Vietnam is designed to foster mutual understanding, build confidence in the maritime domain and strengthen relationships between the U.S. Navy, Vietnam People's Navy and the local community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick Dionne/Released)

121231-N-IE116-043 FORWARD OPERATING BASE FARAH, Afghanistan (Dec. 31, 2012) Lt. j.g. Laura Cook, a physician assistant for Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah, evaluates a wounded Afghan policeman. Four members of the Afghan National Police (ANP) involved in an improvised explosive device were treated by PRT Farah medical personnel, the 541st Forward Surgical Team (Airborne) and coalition force medics at the Forward Operating Base Farah aid station. PRT Farah's mission is to train, advise, and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district, and provincial levels in Farah province Afghanistan. Their civil military team is comprised of members of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Hospital Corpsman Josh Ives/Released)

110922-N-VP123-149 CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (Sept. 22, 2011) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jared Meyers, assigned to Commander, Task Force 73, cleans a Bangladeshi girl's teeth at a medical civic action event during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2011. CARAT 2011 is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Mike Morley/Released)

150506-N-KG407-040 KINGSTON, Jamaica (May 6, 2015) Capt. Errin Armstrong, deputy commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 40, talks to members of the U.S. Agency for International Development on the bridge of the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) during a ship tour in Kingston, Jamaica in support of Continuing Promise 2015. Continuing Promise is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian-civil assistance, subject matter expert exchanges, medical, dental, veterinary and engineering support and disaster response to partner nations and to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America and the Caribbean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kameren Guy Hodnett/Released)

150520-N-AT101-178 PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (May 20, 2015) Navy dentists, hospital corpsmen and volunteers from the University of California San Diego Pre-Dental Society conduct dental exams on patients at a medical site at Colegio Moravo Juan Amos Comenius during Continuing Promise 2015. Continuing Promise is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian-civil assistance, subject matter expert exchanges, medical, dental, veterinary and engineering support and disaster response to partner nations and to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America and the Caribbean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)

111001-F-HF922-042 KHOST PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Oct. 1, 2011) Hospitalman Francis Colon, assigned to Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan, and deployed supporting Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Khost, checks a girl's temperature during an Afghan-led medical screening at a Khost City orphanage. More than 120 orphans were seen by Afghan and PRT medical teams. PRT Khost is a Navy-led team of more than 85 Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen and civilians assisting the Khost provincial government. (U.S. photo by Senior Airman Sandra Welch/Released)

 

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150721-N-FI568-178 ARABIAN GULF (July 21, 2015) Sailors honor the national ensign during a change of command ceremony for Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Rear Adm. Roy J. Kelley relieved Rear Adm. Andrew Lewis as commander of CSG 12. Theodore Roosevelt is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor L. Jackson/Released)

150707-N-GR120-015 ARABIAN GULF (July 07, 2015) Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Second Deputy Premier, Deputy Crown Prince, Minister of Defense Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, speaks with Rear Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anna Van Nuys/Released)

150628-N-VC236-071 ARABIAN GULF (June 28, 2015) Sailors spell out #USA with the American flag on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in honor of the Independence Day weekend. Theodore Roosevelt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations as part of Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jackie Hart/Released)

150707-N-ZF498-020 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (July 6, 2015) Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class Kelli Milakovich works on the tail rotor of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Grandmasters of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46 aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). Forrest Sherman is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations as part of Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anthony N. Hilkowski/Released)

150717-N-GR120-093 ARABIAN GULF (July 17, 2015) Rear Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, shakes hands with Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Azizunisa Deglado, a plane captain, as he prepares to pilot an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 during his last flight aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anna Van Nuys/Released)

150715-N-SB233-019 ARABIAN GULF (July 15, 2015) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) prepare to conduct an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8). Theodore Roosevelt is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class J. Michael Drew/Released)

150709-N-ZF498-033 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (July 9, 2015) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Kenneth Deguzman and Gunner's Mate 1st Class Mike Coy push a torpedo back into the launching tube after completing maintenance aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). Forrest Sherman is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations as part of Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anthony N. Hilkowski/Released)

150705-N-GR120-576 ARABIAN GULF (July 5, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Henry Cole, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), waves to Sailors from a rigid-hull inflatable boat during small boat operations. Theodore Roosevelt is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anna Van Nuys/Released)

 

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150719-N-ZZ999-017 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 19, 2015) Sailors and personnel from the Military Sealift Command ocean surveillance ship USNS Impeccable (T-AGO 23) help a distressed fishermen after his is rescued from a sinking vessel. Eleven fishermen were rescued from their partially submerged ship. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

150721-N-RG360-538 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 21, 2015) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) fires a MK 45, 5-inch gun during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2015. In its 21st year, CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations including, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Melissa K. Russell/Released)

150722-N-MK881-734 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 21, 2015) Ships and submarines from the Republic of Singapore navy and U.S. Navy gather in formation during the underway phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2015. CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Bishop/Released)

150722-N-MK881-152 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 21, 2015) Cmdr. Christopher Brown, commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), speaks about bridge operations with Dr. Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman, senior parliamentary secretary for the Ministry of National Development and Defense, during the underway phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2015. CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Bishop/Released)

150720-N-MK881-247 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 20, 2015) A Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk helicopter from the Republic of Singapore navy lands aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) during deck landing qualifications as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2015. CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Bishop/Released)

150624-N-MK881-276 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 24, 2015) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Francis Van Buren, assigned to Surface Warfare Mission Package, Detachment 4, embarked aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), jumps into the water to retrieve a dummy during a search and rescue exercise with the Philippine Navy as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines 2015. In its 21st year, CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Bishop/Released)

150624-N-MK881-188 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 24, 2015) Sailors refuel an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) during a maneuvering exercise with Philippine navy ships BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF 15) and BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF 16) as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness And Training (CARAT) Philippines 2015. In its 21st year, CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Bishop/Released)

150721-N-MK881-679 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 21, 2015) Sailors aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth stand by for a replenishment-at-sea exercise with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) and the Republic of Singapore navy RSS Supreme (73) as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2015. CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Bishop/Released)

 

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150801-N-ZZ999-004 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 1, 2015) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Warlords of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, embarked aboard the Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82), launches chaff and flares during defensive maneuvering training. Lassen is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Jesse Mommaerts/Released)

150525-N-ZZ999-001 WATERS TO THE SOUTH OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (May 25, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) speak with Turkish sailors during a trilateral naval exercise with the Turkish frigate FTCD Gediz (F-495) and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) destroyers Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong (DDG 993) and Gang Gam-chan (DDH 979) in support of theater security operations. Lassen is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Lauren Chatmas/Released)

150525-N-ZZ999-006 WATERS TO THE SOUTH OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (May 25, 2015) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82), front, conducts a trilateral naval exercise with the Turkish navy frigate FTCD Gediz (F-495) and the Republic of Korea navy destroyers Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong (DDG 993) and Gang Gam-chan (DDH 979) in support of theater security operations. Lassen is on routine patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Evan Kenny/Released)

150323-N-UG232-270 WATERS NEAR GUAM (March 23, 2015) An MK 54 exercise torpedo launches from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) during Multi-Sail 2015. Multi-Sail is an annual Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 exercise designed to assess combat systems, improve teamwork and increase warfighting capabilities in the Seventh Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Comunication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright/Released)

150928-N-UL721-061 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 28, 2015) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) conduct a man-overboard drill. Lassen is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corey T. Jones/Released)

151028-N-UL721-042 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 28, 2015) A U.S. Navy rescue swimmer jumps into the sea from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Warlords" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 51 during a search and rescue exercise off the port stern of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82). Lassen is on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operation in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corey T. Jones/Released)

151028-N-UL721-141 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 28\, 2015) U.S. Navy Sailors participate in a medical training exercise on the forecastle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) with an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Warlords" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 51. Lassen is on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operation in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corey T. Jones/Released)

150312-N-UG232-757 WATERS TO THE EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (March 12, 2015) A combined fleet of U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea (ROK) navy ships participate in a photo exercise during exercise Foal Eagle 2015. Pictured are the ROK navy submarine Lee Sunshin (SS-068), the ROK navy destroyer Sejong the Great (DDG 991), the guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82), the ROK navy patrol craft Jinju (PCC 763), the ROK navy destroyer Gwanggaeto the Great (DDH 971), the ROK navy patrol craft Sokcho (PCC 778), the ROK navy frigate Kyeongbuk (FF 956) and the ROK navy patrol craft Gwangmyeong (PCC 783). Foal Eagle is a series of annual training events that are defense-oriented and designed to increase readiness and maintain stability on the Korean Peninsula while strengthening the ROK-U.S. alliance and promoting regional peace and stability of the Indo-Asian-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright/Released)

 

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151104-N-IX266-001 LUGANVILLE, Republic of Vanuatu (Nov. 4, 2015) Cultural dancers welcome participants of KOA MOANA and guests with a traditional dance at the Vanuatu opening ceremony of Exercise KM 15-3 here, Nov. 4. Military Sealift Command's dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1) anchored off the coast of Vanuatu and offloaded Marines and equipment yesterday as part of her continuing support of the exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Grady T. Fontana/Released)

150930-N-IX266-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 30, 2015) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1) is participating in Exercise Koa Moana 15-3, a four-month international exercise that involves embarked Marines and will make stops at various locations in the Pacific Island Nations of Oceania: French Polynesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Timor Leste. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

130724-N-LY466-056 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 24, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) is replenished with165,000 gallons of fuel and pallets of cargo using connected replenishments from the Military Sealift Command Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2013. More than 700 Sailors and Marines are participating in CARAT Singapore. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Larry Foos/Released)

151105-D-DT527-889 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 5, 2015) The USS Theodore Roosevelt can be seen in the background as Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Ash Carter flies in a V-22 Osprey after visiting the aircraft carrier with Malaysian Minister of Defense Hishammuddin Hussein Nov. 5, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz/Released)

151105-N-ZF498-117 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 5, 2015) A Sailor directs an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the Medium Tiltrotors of Marine Squadron (VMM) 265, to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations as part of a worldwide deployment en route to its new homeport in San Diego to complete a three-carrier homeport shift.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anthony N. Hilkowski/Released)

151105-N-BD393-089 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 5, 2015) Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein (left), Malaysian minister of defense, observes flight operations with Capt. Benjamin Hewlett (right), commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) One aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations as part of a worldwide deployment en route to its new homeport in San Diego to complete a three-carrier homeport shift.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Emily A. Fischley/Released)

151031-N-PG340-058 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 31, 2015) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class John Feldman, from Voorhees, New Jersey, rewinds an electric motor aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations as part of a worldwide deployment en route to its new homeport in San Diego to complete a three-carrier homeport shift. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Stephane Belcher/Released)

151105-D-DT527-530 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 5, 2015) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Ash Carter and Malaysian Minister of Defense Hishammuddin Hussein and their staffs are briefed on the capabilities of the USS Theodore Roosevelt as they visit the aircraft carrier, Nov. 5, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz/Released)

 

[truthseeker2010]

is there a photo where nimitz class has the full carrier wing on its flight deck?

 

[Solomon2]

is there a photo where nimitz class has the full carrier wing on its flight deck?

Oh, yes! Here's the USS Ronald Reagan:

151123-N-OI810-496 WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 23, 2015) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is underway during Annual Exercise (AE) 16. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is participating in Annual Exercise 16 to increase interoperability between Japanese and American forces through training in air and sea operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released)

And here's its commander:

151122-N-IN729-669 WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 22, 2015) Capt. Christopher Bolt, commanding officer of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), is sprayed with a fire hose in celebration of his final arrested landing as command officer of Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan McFarlane/Released)

Greeting some friends:

151018-N-XK455-057 WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Oct. 18, 2015) From left to right, Rear Adm. John Alexander, commander, Battle Force 7th Fleet, Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, Capt. Chris Bolt, commanding officer of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), and Rear Adm. Matthew Carter, commander, Naval Forces Japan, welcome Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe for a visit aboard the ship. Ronald Reagan and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Beverly J. Lesonik/Released)

Working with them:

151124-N-IN729-232 WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 24, 2015) Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, commander, 7th Fleet, left, Vice Adm. Yasuhiro Shigeoka, commander in chief, Japan Self-Defense Fleet Security, center left, and Rear Adm. John Alexander, commander, Battle Force 7th Fleet, right, observe flight operations from the navigation bridge of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Annual Exercise (AE) 16. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group participated in AE16 to increase interoperability between Japanese and American forces through training in air and sea operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan McFarlane/Released)

Sailing with them:

151123-N-OI810-113 WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 23, 2015) The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships for a photo exercise during Annual Exercise 16. The Ronald Reagan CSG is participating in Annual Exercise 16 to increase interoperability between Japanese and American forces through training in air and sea operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released)

Hanging with them:

151111-N-ZZ999-100 WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 13, 2015) An F/A-18E of the "Royal Maces" Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 trains with two Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15s during an Integrated Defensive Counter-Air training event. VFA-27 is part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 embarked on board Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) which is on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operation supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

And saying goodbye:

151123-N-BB269-375 WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 23, 2015) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) transits the ocean after completion of Annual Exercise (AE) 16. AE16 is an annual event to increase interoperability between Japanese and American forces through training in air and sea operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Raymond D. Diaz III/Released)

 

[truthseeker2010]

Oh, yes! Here's the USS Ronald Reagan:

151123-N-OI810-496 WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 23, 2015) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is underway during Annual Exercise (AE) 16. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is participating in Annual Exercise 16 to increase interoperability between Japanese and American forces through training in air and sea operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released)

Sir I think they just made my wish come true,
45 f-18
3 e-2
3 mh-60
still few aircraft missing, but already the deck is full.

 

[Solomon2]

160422-N-XB816-566 FORT WORTH, Texas (April 22, 2016) U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, Solo pilots perform at the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base Air Power Expo 2016. The Blue Angels are currently celebrating their 70th show season and are schedules to perform 66 demonstrations at 34 locations across the U.S. in 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Howard/Released)

160421-N-MV308-288 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (April 21, 2016) Cmdr. Elizabeth Regoli, far right, relieves Cmdr. Gonzalo Partida as commanding officer of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 during a change of command ceremony held at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay. The ceremony, overseen by Capt. Troy Bauder, made Regoli the 67th commanding officer of VP-9 since its establishment in 1951. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amber Porter/Released)

160421-N-YE579-002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 21, 2016) The future guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) transits the Atlantic Ocean to conduct acceptance trials with the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). Acceptance Trials are the last significant shipbuilding milestone before delivery of the ship to the U.S. Navy, which is planned for next month. While underway, many of the ship's key systems and technologies including navigation, propulsion readiness, auxiliary systems, habitability, fire protection and damage control capabilities will be demonstrated to ensure they meet the Navy's requirements. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

160417-N-BQ309-038 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 17, 2016) Cpl. Joseph W. Currey fires an FIM-92 Stinger missile during a live fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underway with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group participating in Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist William Tonacchio/Released)

160419-N-YR391-005 BAHRAIN (April 19, 2016) Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain Harbor Patrol Unit (HPU) maneuver harbor patrol craft in formation past the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The HPU provides anti-terrorism force protection, ship escort, and harbor patrol as part of maritime security operations. NSA Bahrain enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia's mission to provide services to the Fleet, Fighter, and Family. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Granger Jr./Released)

 

[Solomon2]

Xmas special!​

161225-N-UT455-040 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 25, 2016) Chief Quartermaster Alfredo Visitacion receives encouragement from Santa Claus during the Christmas Day 5K run held on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Larry S. Carlson/Released)

161225-N-AH771-0058 MAYPORT, Fla. (Dec. 25, 2016) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Joan Lee cuts and serves prime rib during amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima's (LHD 7) annual Christmas meal. Iwo Jima is currently at its homeport of Mayport, Fla. conducting a scheduled continuous maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Daniel C. Coxwest/Released)

161225-N-IE397-119 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 25, 2016) Captain Robert Aguilar, executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), serves food to Sailors on Christmas day on the forward mess decks. Eisenhower, currently deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher A. Michaels/Released)

161225-N-JI086-051 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 25, 2016) Crewmembers aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) eat their holiday dinner. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ford Williams/Released)

161225-N-AH771-0113 MAYPORT, Fla. (Dec. 25, 2016) Capt. James R. Midkiff, commanding officer, amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), and his son cut the cake made for Iwo Jima's annual Christmas meal. Iwo Jima is currently at its homeport of Mayport, Fla. conducting a scheduled continuous maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Daniel C. Coxwest/Released)

161225-N-BT947-062 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 25, 2016) Santa Claus races Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Jennifer Kelso and Lt. j. g. Jennifer Abbot during a "Reindeer Run" aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). The ship and embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob I. Allison/Released)

161225-N-QI061-052 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 25, 2016) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) 3rd Class Ferdinand Deguzman, assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 embarked aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), speaks with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on Christmas Day. Eisenhower, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Beard/Released)

161225-N-UT455-013 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 25, 2016) Sailors and Marines participate in the Christmas Day 5K run held on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.

 

[Solomon2]

170217-N-WA189-067 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 17, 2017) Seabees, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, conduct a hasty repel which is one of the 31 obstacles that make up the endurance course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center (JWTC) onboard Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan. The training center exposes Marines and Sailors to training situations and environments unique to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region which sustain operational readiness and enhance forward deployed capabilities. NMCB-5 is the forward deployed western Pacific construction battalion ready to support major combat operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, and to provide general engineering and civil support to Navy, Marine Corps, and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam Henderson/Released)

170214-N-XZ522-008 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2017) A B-1B Lancer from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Squadron (VFA) 192 fly over the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The B-1B is deployed in support of U.S. Pacific Command's Continuous Bomber Presence (CBP) mission. In place since 2004, the CBP missions are conducted by U.S. Air Force bombers such as the B-1B, B-52 Stratofortress and B-2 Spirit in order to provide non-stop stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Robert Nordlund/Released)

170209-N-GD109-180 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) An E-2C Hawkeye early warning and control aircraft assigned to the "Black Eagles" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, flies over the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a change of command ceremony. The ship and its carrier strike group are on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zackary Alan Landers/Released)

170215-N-GD109-029 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zackary Alan Landers takes a selfie while flying with two F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to the "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 over the Philippine Sea during operations with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers/Released)

170215-N-WV703-050 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 15, 2017) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Michael Vang stands watch aboard the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4). Coronado is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region's littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing U.S. 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amy M. Ressler/Released)

 

[Solomon2]

180306-N-TK177-0115 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 6, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class My Martinez cuts coveralls off a mannequin while participating in trauma training aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during exercise Juniper Cobra (JC) 2018. JC-18 is a computer-assisted exercise that is conducted through computer simulations focused on improving combined missile defense capabilities and overall interoperability between U.S. European Command and the Israel Defense Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kristin M. Schuster/Released)

180309-N-AC979-088 ISRAEL (March 9, 2018) U.S. Air Force Third Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, center left, introduces Vice Adm. Lisa Franchetti, right, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, to Israel Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin during Juniper Cobra (JC) 2018. JC-18 is a computer-assisted exercise that is conducted through computer simulations focused on improving combined missile defense capabilities and overall interoperability between U.S. European Command and the Israel Defense Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)

180308-N-QR145-090 HAIFA, Israel (March 8, 2018) The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives in Haifa, Israel. Mount Whitney moored in Haifa, Israel, in support of exercise Juniper Cobra (JC) 2018. JC-18 is a ballistic missile defense joint U.S.-Israel exercise that uses computer simulations to train forces and enhance interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Krystina Coffey/Released)

180310-N-NJ910-0076 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 10, 2018) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Michael Sacco signals to the sound-powered phone talker on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64). Iwo Jima is homeported in Mayport, Fla., and is participating in Juniper Cobra (JC) 2018 in the Mediterranean Sea. JC-18 is a computer-assisted exercise conducted through computer simulations focused on improving combined missile defense capabilities and overall interoperability between the U.S. European Command and Israel Defense Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dary M. Patten/Released)

180309-N-JS726-0096 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 9, 2018) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), conducts evening flight operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is homeported in Mayport, Fla., and is participating in Juniper Cobra (JC) 2018 in the Mediterranean Sea. JC-18 is a computer-assisted exercise conducted through computer simulations focused on improving combined missile defense capabilities and overall interoperability between the U.S. European Command and Israel Defense Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Holmes/Released)

180309-N-AC979-342 ISRAEL (March 9, 2018) U.S. Army General Curtis Scaparrotti, left, commander for U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Command Europe, Israel Deputy Chief of the General Staff Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi and Israel Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin prepare for a briefing during exercise Juniper Cobra (JC) 2018. Scaparrotti traveled to Israel to meet with U.S. and Israeli leadership and troops participating in the combined missile defense exercise JC-18. JC-18 is a computer-assisted exercise that is conducted through computer simulations focused on improving combined missile defense capabilities and overall interoperability between U.S. European Command and the Israel Defense Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)

180310-N-KA046-0026 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 10, 2018) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) is underway alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) prior to conducting a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12) in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Turner/Released)

180308-N-AC979-051 HATZOR AIR FORCE BASE, Israel (March 8, 2018) Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, left, U.S. Air Force 3rd Air Force commander who also serves as the commander for the deploying Joint Task Force-Israel, and Israel Defense Force (IDF) Commander of the Aerial Defense Array Brig. Gen. Zvika Haimovich shake hands during a media day event for the combined missile defense exercise Juniper Cobra (JC) 2018. JC-18 is a computer-assisted exercise that is conducted through computer simulations focused on improving combined missile defense capabilities and overall interoperability between U.S. European Command and the IDF. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)


Hundreds of U.S. Marines, IDF troops train in southern Israel
Hundreds of Israeli soldiers and US Marines trained shoulder-to-shoulder Monday in southern Israel as part of Juniper Cobra 2018, drilling on close urban combat and tunnel warfare.

While the two-week-long joint Israeli/American military exercise drills on various scenarios adapted to Israel’s operational reality such as missile threats in various sectors simultaneously, the Marines have not directly participated in the missile drills which comprised the majority of Juniper Cobra.

Instead the 650 Marines trained with Israeli troops at the Tzehelim army base in several operational scenarios, including live fire and artillery drills, in order to enhance interoperability and cooperation between the two allies.

Calling the training with the Israelis “incredible,” Lt. Col. Marcus Mainz, Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, told reporters that this year’s Juniper Cobra is the largest that the Marine Corps and navy have participated in for the last six years.

“Both of our militaries have lots of experience, but that experience is different – from different places – and what we are able to do here is take our experiences from [the] last conflicts that we’ve been in and to share them,” he said, adding that this “allows us to increase the potency of both military forces.”




IDF

✔@IDFSpokesperson


Soldiers of the @US_EUCOM wish you a good week from Juniper Cobra!

10:48 AM - Mar 12, 2018

 

[Solomon2]

180317-N-TJ319-0255 BATUMI, Georgia (March 17, 2018) Georgian dancers perform pierside during a welcoming ceremony for the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) as the ship arrives in Batumi, Georgia, for a scheduled port visit, March 17, 2018. Oak Hill, homeported in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica L. Dowell/Released)

180317-N-TJ319-0287 BATUMI, Georgia (March 17, 2018) Capt. Brian J. Finman, deputy commodore of Amphibious Squadron 4, toasts Georgian officials during a welcoming ceremony for the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), March 17, 2018. Oak Hill, homeported in Virginia Beach, Va., is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica L. Dowell/Released)

180317-M-RT059-0120 BATUMI, Georgia (March 17, 2018) The skyline of Batumi, Georgia is observed from aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) as the ship approaches the city for a port visit. Oak Hill, home ported in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and the 26th MEU are conducting naval operations in the 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez/Released)

180209-N-MW694-0326 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 9, 2018) The dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) departs from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in Europe and the Middle East. The Iwo Jima ARG embarks the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and includes the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), the dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 8 and FST-4, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Tactical Air Control Squadron (TACRON) 22, components of Naval Beach Group 2 and the embarked staff of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 4. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Caledon Rabbipal/Released)

180309-N-PC620-0002 BLACK SEA (March 9, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) lower a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the boat deck of the ship during exercise Spring Storm 2018. The Romanian-led exercise in the Black Sea to enhance amphibious operations and staff interoperability between Romanian and U.S. naval forces. Oak Hill is homeported in Virginia Beach, Va., and is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael H. Lehman/Released)

180314-N-TJ319-0568 BLACK SEA (March 14, 2018) A Romanian IAR 330 Puma (Naval) helicopter lands on the flight deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during exercise Spring Storm 2018. Spring Storm is a Romanian-led exercise in the Black Sea to enhance amphibious operations and staff interoperability between Romanian and U.S. naval forces. Oak Hill, homeported in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica L. Dowell/Released)

180314-N-TJ319-0064 BLACK SEA (March 14, 2018) Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board the Romanian navy frigate Regele Ferdinand (F-221) during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise with the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during exercise Spring Storm 2018. Spring Storm is a Romanian-led exercise in the Black Sea to enhance amphibious operations and staff interoperability between Romanian and U.S. naval forces. Oak Hill, homeported in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica L. Dowell/Released)

180315-N-PC620-0188 BLACK SEA (March 15, 2018) An AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle, attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarks the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) following exercise Spring Storm 2018. Spring Storm is a Romanian-led exercise in the Black Sea to enhance amphibious operations and staff interoperability between Romanian and U.S. naval forces. Oak Hill, home-ported in Virginia Beach, Va., is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael H. Lehman/Released)