060827-N-4015L-007 Atlantic Ocean (Aug. 27, 2006) - Sailors observe both M-240 machine gun and a .50 caliber machine gun firepower demonstrations from the flight deck aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Norfolk, Va.-based Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is currently conducting training evolutions off the coast of Virginia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tanner Lange (RELEASED)
060825-N-5555T-013 Norfolk, Va. (Aug. 24, 2006) - Naval Expeditionary Combat Command members perform High Value Asset (HVA) escort training between Inshore Boat Units (IBU) 41 and 42 assigned to Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron Four. This exercise provides the final test for Level II Combat Coxswains and Gunners’ qualification to handle small boats with weapons capability in defense of multiple-size U.S. Navy vessels transiting narrow waterways. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin K. Thomas (RELEASED)
060825-N-7441H-010 Port Canaveral, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2006) - The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into port by local tugboats near Port Canaveral. The second boat in her class, Texas is able to attack targets ashore with highly accurate Tomahawk cruise missiles and conduct covert long-term surveillance of land areas, littoral waters or other naval forces. Other missions include anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, special forces delivery and support, mine delivery and minefield mapping. Texas will be commissioned on Sept. 9, 2006 at the Port of Galveston piers in Galveston, Texas. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman (RELEASED)
060828-N-3572Z-025 Sigonella, Sicily (Aug. 28, 2006) - A Member of Explosive Ordnance Mobile Unit Eight (EODMU-8), practices static line parachute proficiency operations with combat equipment on board Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. NAS Sigonella provides logistical support for Commander, 6th Fleet and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces throughout the Mediterranean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad Zenthoefer (RELEASED)