Good Morning, Billlie. GREAT pledge! Love the Laura ping,too!
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070119-N-7730P-115 San Diego (Jan. 19, 2007) – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) makes an early morning arrival in San Diego. Stennis is stopping in San Diego to embark Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) and will be joined by USS Antietam (CG 54) and USS Preble (DDG 88) to begin a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism. U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gary Prill (RELEASED)
070117-N-6482W-003 Mediterranean Sea (Jan. 17, 2007) - Master Chief Culinary Specialist Scott Montgomery stands watch on the MK-38 25mm machine gun aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) while transiting through the Mediterranean Sea. Bataan, commanded by Capt. David Hulse is on a regularly scheduled deployment as the flagship of the Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Webster (RELEASED)
070117-N-5345W-049 Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 17, 2007) - A burst of flames leaps from the barrel of a .50-caliber machine gun during a security team weapons qualification on the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is currently underway conducting flight deck certifications in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson (RELEASED)
070117-N-9805F-003 Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 17, 2007) – Sailors assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Honor Guard pause after firing a twenty one-gun salute during a burial at sea ceremony. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is currently maintaining qualifications as part of the fleet response plan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tony Foster (RELEASED)
070117-N-9805F-004 Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 17, 2007) - Command Master Chief Christopher Engles renders honors by receiving the ensign for the family of the deceased during a burial at sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is currently maintaining qualifications as part of the fleet response plan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tony Foster (RELEASED)
070116-N-5387K-116 Yokosuka, Japan (Jan. 16, 2007) - Deck department Sailors stand clear of the starboard anchor of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as it is lowered onto a barge. The anchor was being removed so regular maintenance could be performed on the detachable links. Kitty Hawk has two anchors weighing 30 tons each. The length of anchor chain is 1,080 feet and each link weighs 360 pounds. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Juan Antoine King (RELEASED)
070115-N-0780F-005 Souda Bay, Crete, Greece (Jan. 15, 2007) - A Sailor hoists the national ensign as Sailors aboard guided missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) conduct mooring operations upon their arrival at the Marathi NATO Pier Facility. The Ticonderoga-class cruiser is currently assigned to Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG-2). SNMG-2 consists of vessels from various allied nations and is currently being reconstituted while in port Souda Bay. U.S. Navy photo by Mr. Paul Farley (RELEASED)
070113-N-5345W-080 Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 13, 2007) - Air department Sailors wrap, or seal, bow catapult number two at the conclusion of daytime flight operations, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is currently underway conducting flight deck certifications in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson (RELEASED)
