050719-N-4374S-004 Caribbean Sea (July 19, 2005) - The guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51) fires a training round from an MK-45 5-inch/54 caliber lightweight gun during a live fire exercise in the Caribbean Sea. Thomas S. Gates is part of a multinational naval and coast guard force from six nations conducting UNITAS 46-05 Pacific Phase off the coasts of Colombia. The Colombian Navy in this year's UNITAS Pacific Phase hosts Ecuador, Panama, Peru and the United States. During the two-week exercise, participating units have the opportunity to train as unified force in all aspects of naval operations, from maritime interdiction to anti-submarine and electronic warfare. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command sponsors UNITAS exercises with the objective to foster cooperation and develop interoperability among the navies of the region. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg (RELEASED)
050719-N-5248R-006 Atlantic Ocean (July 19, 2005) - A Sailor observes an E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the Bear Aces of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One Two Four (VAW-124), as it launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Bear Aces are embarked aboard Theodore Roosevelt as part of Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8). Roosevelt is currently underway for Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) in the Atlantic Ocean. JTFEX is the culmination of training and final preparation for deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Sheldon Rowley (RELEASED)
Thanks for the shots of our Navy at work.
The last picture on your home page really puts size in perspective. Great pictures.
Great lookin' pics you've presented EMB. Always brings a sense of pride in those Navy photos and causes reflection back to those good ol' days as an E-5 and makin' all those "big bucks" ($245 base/month + 55 hazard) :)