Daily Life Aboard Naval Vessels

Images showcase sailors engaged in various tasks aboard naval ships, including carpentry, cooking, and logistics, emphasizing their daily duties in military life.

220606-N-AO868-1071 ADRIATIC SEA (June 6, 2022) Culinary Specialist Seaman Logan Vaughn adds ingredients into a skillet, while preparing dinner in the galley of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), June 6, 2022. San Jacinto is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.

060329-N-9389D-039. Base: Naval Base, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

120123-N-ZI635-172 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 23, 2012) Sailors assigned to Engineering Department construct a desk in the carpentry shop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

220710-N-CY569-1014 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 10, 2022) Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 1st Class Elisha Carlwell, from Chicago, assigned to the Sunliners” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, makes waffles during brunch aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), July 10, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

220606-N-AO868-1071 ADRIATIC SEA (June 6, 2022) Culinary Specialist Seaman Logan Vaughn adds ingredients into a skillet, while preparing dinner in the galley of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), June 6, 2022. San Jacinto is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.

220607-N-FB730-1027 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 7, 2022) Culinary Specialist Seaman Recruit Drae Risley, from Hendrickson, Kentucky, seasons chicken breasts in the aft galley aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), June 7, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.

221022-N-CM110-1046 EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 22, 2022) - Lt. Drew Pendock, the wardroom officer, makes a pizza in the wardroom galley aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 22, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

221124-N-TC847-1008 IONIAN SEA (Nov. 24, 2022) Seaman Pedro Quintanilla, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), prepares potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner, Nov. 24, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

010926-N-0659H-001. Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 26, 2022) Command Master Chief Joel Rodriguez, from Woodland, Calif., serves food in the galley aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

030214-F-1199H-005. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 5, 2022) Airman Elecia Vera, from Daytona, Fla., serves brunch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 17, 2022) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Kavazia Rice, from Houston, cuts shrimp in the galley while preparing for dinner aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), Sep. 17. Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2024) U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Oneil Lewis, command master chief of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), serves lunch to Sailors in the aft galley, Jan. 11, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navys role across the full spectrum of military operations - from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region.

A Camp Kinser Mess Hall 1223 food service worker serves food to U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3rd Marine Logistics Group during a celebration of the 247th U.S. Navy Birthday at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 7, 2022. This years Navy birthday theme of, "On Watch - 24/7 for 247 Years," highlighted the Navy's enduring ability to remain fully ready to respond to and effectively deter emergent threats. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III MEFs comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

220922-N-LK647-0001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2022) Fire Controlman (AEGIS) 3rd Class John Haner cuts vegetables for lunch in the galley of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) following the ships completion of Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). Normandy is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting SWATT exercises to increase lethality, ensure combat readiness, and promote tactical innovation. SWATT is led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, whose mission is to increase the tactical proficiency and lethality of the surface force.

011010-F-5171M-049. Base: Minneapolis-St Paul Iap/Ars State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

061101-N-9479M-002. Base: Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

020320-N-1166S-004. Base: Uss Dallas (SSN 700) Scene Major Command Shown: NSSF

220407-N-TT059-2104 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Apr. 07, 2022) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Kelvin Adjei verifies food temperatures while Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Geminiano helps prepare food in the galley aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92). USS Momsen is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal fighting force, and is underway supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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220628-N-TT639-1059 EAST CHINA SEA (June 28, 2022) - Culinary Specialist Seaman Lian Escobar, from Tampa, Florida, prepares food in the galley aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 28, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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221106-N-EH998-1012 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 6, 2022) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Aaliyah Copeland and Culinary Specialist Seaman Taijhcap Ellinston cook eggs to order aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) in the Gulf of Aden, Nov. 6. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 6, 2022) Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Stephan Smith, right, from Chicago, slices ham from a whole pig in the galley aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65). Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

220606-N-AO868-1055 ADRIATIC SEA (June 6, 2022) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Antonio Williams, right, stirs while Culinary Specialist Seaman Christopher Smith pours batter into a skillet while preparing dinner in the galley of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), June 6, 2022. San Jacinto is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 8, 2022) Logistics Specialist 1st Class Danielle Smith, from Rapid City, S.D., assigns respirators to Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220704-N-IL330-2002 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 04, 2022) - Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Sheila Ortiz-Ramirez, from Randleman, North Carolina, chops vegetables for the salad bar in the galley aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 4, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220902-N-YC581-2033PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 3, 2022) - Lance Cpl. Louis Esparza, a food service specialist assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares spare ribs in the wardroom aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Sept. 3. Food service attendants are temporarily assigned to supply department to assist in galley operations. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting integrated training operations with the 13th MEU in the U.S. 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment.

220604-N-GP384-1102 IONIAN SEA (June 4, 2022) Airman Cayleb Reed, from Galatia, Illinois, assigned to the Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, serves himself food on the aft mess decks of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), June 4, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.

Sergeant Bill Starks, 513th Tactical Airlift Wind Food Service, checks the beef stew through his protective hood while participating in a test to evaluate his unit's ability to perform under fallout conditions. Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR)

Private 2nd Class Graylon Scott, 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion culinary specialist, chops onions during dinner preparation for participants of exercise Yama Sakura 83 at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 2, 2022. As a part of U.S. Army Pacific Operation Pathways, Yama Sakura 83 is the largest and most complex U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force bilateral command post exercise to date.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 3, 2022) Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Mark Anthony Godoy, from Umingan, Philippines, serves Sunday brunch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Airman 1st Class Ryan Scott, 374th Force Support Squadron Samurai Café Dining Facility food service journeyman, uses a machine to boil pasta as part of the days lunch menu at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2022. The Yokota Samurai Café DFAC team is comprised of U.S. service members and Japanese employees who work together to serve, on average, more than 500 meals a day to the base population. Yokotas dining facility was awarded the 2022 Air Force John L. Hennessy Food Service Excellence Award for Region 2, for the second year in a row. Yokotas DFAC was selected for its excellence in management effectiveness, force readiness support, food quality and production, employee and customer relations, training, and safety awareness.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Thomas Bachman, left, sergeant major of Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, serves Marines and Sailors during a steel beach event aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 4, 2024. The steel beach picnic was held to boost morale and camaraderie amongst Marines and Sailors while underway. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with elements of the 15th MEU. Marine Corps

DN-SC-85-07467. Base: USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

220606-N-XR893-1017 AEGEAN SEA (June 6, 2022) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Antavius McGhee, from Coldwater, Mississippi, transfers chicken to a heating pan in the aft galley aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), June 6, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.

A mess management specialist prepares a meal aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A US Navy Mess Management SPECIALIST 3rd Class removes bread from the warmer for the evening meal on board the US Navy's Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS ANZIO (CG 68). Anzio is participating in the All Services Combat Identification Evaluation Team (ASCIET '96) off the coast of Gulfport, Mississippi. Subject Operation/Series: ASCIET '96 Base: USS Anzio (CG 68)

221029-N-IX644-3038 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 29, 2022) Culinary Specialist Seaman Arionna Robinson, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), pulls apart rolls in the bake shop, Oct. 29, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Paratroopers from across the 82nd Airborne Division competed in the 3rd Quarter Best Chef Competition on June 9, 2022, at the Culinary Arts Training Center in Fort Bragg, NC. The competition tested the Soldiers skills as a chef while racing against the clock.

Spc. Zaquil Watson, left, and Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Frey, culinary specialists assigned to the 1069th Military Police Company, 165th Military Police Battalion, 55th Maneuver Enhancement Battalion prepared a back from the field dinner at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa on July 19, 2022. The culinary specialists prepared dinner for more than 130 Soldiers for their first meal back in cantonment after their field exercise.

U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command employees David Cox, left, and Lorenzo Mack volunteer their grilling skills to cook hotdogs and hamburgers for surviving family members during the Survivor Outreach Services Fall Festival at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation activity field on Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, Oct. 15.

010507-F-3717R-010. Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC

DN-ST-88-01758. Base: USS Okinawa (LPH 3)

221118-N-IX644-1006 ADRIATIC SEA (Nov. 18, 2022) Machinists Mate 2nd Class Justin Datcher, from Shreveport, Louisiana, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), removes the handle from a refrigerator door, Nov. 18, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

221029-N-EU502-2071 WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2022) - Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Roshan Petty, from Cottonwood, Alabama, makes pizzas aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 29, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

070131-N-3729H-080. Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 6, 2022) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Bode Arnold, from Lubbock, Texas, cleans a tray in the scullery aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65). Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dorien Hamilton, 51st Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, performs integrity tests on a G-suit at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 8, 2022. Hamilton inflates the G-suit with air to test for leaks. AFE Airmen manage the inspection, maintenance and adjustments of equipment for aircrew assigned to Osan AB.

221013-N-LK647-1116 ATLANTIC OCEANCulinary Specialist 1st Class Rakeem Joseph, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), clears icing with a knife after piping a cake for the Navys birthday while Normandy is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 13, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

DN-SN-89-10431. Base: USS Lexington (AVT 16)

220417-N-GP384-1012 IONIAN SEA (April 17, 2022) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Justin Stephens, from Orlando, Florida, carves a ham in the aft galley of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), April 17, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

221014-N-IX644-3022 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 14, 2022) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Adam Johnson, from Aurora, Colorado, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), frosts the cake celebrating the Navys 247th birthday, Oct. 14, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

221012-N-XK462-1052 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2022) U.S. Sailors prepare a Navy birthday dinner aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). Wayne E. Meyer is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

010918-F-9528H-002. Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

DN-SC-89-08022. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

230121-N-NY362-2016 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 21, 2023) Culinary Specialist Seaman Leslie Graciagallegos, from Thorton, Colorado, removes pizza from an oven in the galley aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 21. Shiloh is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Navy Sailors all assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA-6), serve ice cream to Sailors and Marines during a karaoke and ice cream social while onboard the USS America in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 29, 2023. The event was held to increase cohesion and strengthen joint-force partnership between the Sailors and Marines. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

060812-N-5914D-002. Base: USS Boxer (LHD 4) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

(L to R) Ellison Gray, John Barnes and Micheal Young, begin cutting the Thanksgiving turkey, just out of the oven, during preparations for a traditional feast, while deployed in the Persian Gulf. All three are cooks assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5), home port, San Diego, California. The PELELIU is part of the Amphibious Ready Group deployed in the area. She carries 2100 combat ready US Marines, Helicopters, Landing Craft, and vertical launch aircraft like the AV-8B Harrier, tactical strike fighter. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 27 November 1997. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5)

031127-F-4882M-033. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

020131-F-7587K-001. Base: USS La Salle (AGF 3) Scene Major Command Shown: La Salle

061123-N-8907D-001. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

Cooking with Soldier, Sailor Culinary Connection...Navy Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Israel Tellezalego (left) and Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Alvin Bueno were the initial culinary specialists to take part in the U.S. Army Joint Field Nutrition Course, Camp Bullis, Texas, which provides hand-on nutritional operational training within a simulated Army field hospital in a deployment setting (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer).

221017-N-N0874-1113 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 17, 2022) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Brian Selbles, from Baltimore, wraps cargo in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), October 17, 2022. Truman is the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and is currently in port onboard Naval Station Norfolk.

220526-N-TT639-1016 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2022) - Logistics Specialist 1st Class Jiaxing Chen, from New York, packs a box in the post office aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 26, 2022. Tripoli is conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet.

220909-N-GF955-1036BALTIC SEA (Sept. 9, 2022) U.S. Navy Retail Services Specialist 2nd Class Aldo Rosario, from Plainfield, New Jersey, places a load of coveralls into a dryer aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), Sept. 9, 2022. Paul Ignatius is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

030214-F-1199H-019. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

230401-N-TC47-1061 IONIAN SEA (Apr. 1, 2023) Chief Machinist Mate Justin Miller assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) serves pizza for the 130th birthday of the chief petty officer rank, April 1, 2023. The GHWCSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

070126-N-0684R-011. Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

051224-N-0696M-290. Base: Forward Operating Base Courage State: Ninawa Country: Iraq (IRQ)

040405-F-1424R-009. Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

050724-N-8604L-056. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) State: Apra Harbor Country: Guam (GUM) Scene Major Command Shown: CV-63

070129-N-7780S-028. Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

111013-N-YM590-093 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 13, 2011) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Lowen decorates a cake for the U.S. Navy's 236th birthday celebration aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68). Anzio is assigned to CTF 151, a multi-national, mission-based task force established by the Combined Maritime Forces in January 2009, to conduct counter-piracy operations in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Somali Basin and Arabian Sea.

221127-N-RT917-2001 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 27, 2022) Sailors eat a Thanksgiving holiday meal aboard guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) in the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 27. The Sullivans is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

220716-N-CM110-1058 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022) - Culinary Specialist Seaman Maria Cajares, from New York, rolls out dough in the bake shop aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 16, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Coast Guard Personnel - Supplies - 26-HK-84-11. CG Personnel With Supplies -- CG NSF member lifting boxes in storage area, 050901. Hurricane Katrina

Two recruits from the physical conditioning platoon take their turns as messmen in the mess hall. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220808-N-LZ839-1683ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug 8, 2022) - Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Deck Department Sailors rewind phone line after inspection, Aug 8, 2022. Bataan is currently underway conducting the Board of Inspection and Survey evaluation.

220910-N-IX644-1059 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 10, 2022) Religious Program Specialist 1st Class Roxanne Raley, from Wilamina, Oregon, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), sets up the chapel for the Roman Catholic mass, Sep. 10, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

220902-N-YC581-2010PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 3, 2022) - Cpl. Dominick Peacock, a food service specialist assigned to assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares chicken in the wardroom aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Sept. 3. Food service attendants are temporarily assigned to supply department to assist in galley operations. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting integrated training operations with the 13th MEU in the U.S. 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 16, 2022) Logistics Specialist Seaman Quentin Reed, from Columbus, Ga., conducts supply inventory aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

DN-SN-89-10534. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-309-55. Hurricane Katrina

Mess management specialists prepare a meal aboard the hospital ship USS COMFORT (T-AH-20) as the vessel is en route to the Middle East during Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

220718-N-XN177-1006 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2022) - Airman Terria Watley, from Jacksonville, Florida, practices strikes during a security reaction force training class aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 18, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

051224-N-0696M-287. Base: Forward Operating Base Courage State: Ninawa Country: Iraq (IRQ)

DA-ST-87-08533. Subject Operation/Series: BRIM FROST Country: United States Of America (USA)

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Kimberly Shannon, 1ST Services Squadron Services Journeyman, prepares hamburgers for lunch time during the 1ST Fighter Wing's March 2001 Operational Readiness Inspection at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. (Duplicate image, see also DFSD0201727 or search 010321F5718M021). Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221016-N-RC359-1151 MANILA BAY (Oct. 16, 2022) Retail Specialist First Class Krystal DiezCanseco, from Lanham, Maryland, sells ship memorabilia during a tour aboard the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) while at anchor in Manila Bay, Philippines, Oct. 16. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

220528-N-DN159-1012 ADRIATIC SEA (May 28, 2022) Sailors grill chicken on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), during a steel beach picnic, May 28, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.

010821-F-1460M-009. Subject Operation/Series: Ulchi Focus Lens 2001 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

SINGAPORE (March 17, 2023) Operations Specialist 1st Class Joshua Gaskill, right, from Sherman, Texas, uses tongs to put food on his plate during dinner in the galley aboard Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, March 17, 2023. Oakland, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220704-N-UF592-1009 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 4, 2022) Sailors participate in a watermelon eating competition during an Independence Day celebration on the aft mess decks of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The event was hosted by Ronald Reagans Diversity Committee, a team aboard that coordinates special events to allow Sailors to celebrate holidays and observances. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

020113-F-0148C-002. Base: Tulsa State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

Stephen Sullivan, the Chief Financial Officer and Director for Resources, Installations, and Materiel for the Office of the Chief of the Army Reserve, participates in a tour of facilities April 25, 2022, at Fort McCoy, Wis., as part of an official visit with Fort McCoy Garrison officials. Sullivan visited Fort McCoy from April 25-27 to learn more about the installation and see facilities throughout the post. The visit included an initial overview briefing by Garrison Commander Col. Michael Poss with other members of the Fort McCoy Garrison command team as well as several Fort McCoy workforce leaders and members. The visit also included tours of barracks buildings and dining facilities used for the Operation Allies Welcome mission at Fort McCoy between Aug. 15, 2021, and Feb. 15, 2022. And Sullivan received an aerial tour aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk that showed him the entire installation from north to south and in between.

021225-F-9528H-007. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown

Onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN-74), a Hospital Corpman Second Class from VAW-121 administers the Anthrax vaccine during an air department sweep. The six vaccine shots are required over 18 months, followed by an annual booster. The STENNIS is deployed in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up. (Officially released by COMFIFTHFLT Public Affairs). Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)

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