PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Sept. 4, 2007) - A Sailor from guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) reunites with his family upon the ship’s return home following a four-month deployment to the Western Pacific in support of 7th Fleet. While deployed, the ship took part in Operation Talisman Saber 2007 and escorted aircraft carriers USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and USS Nimitz (CVN 68). U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist David Rush (RELEASED)
CINCINNATI (Sept. 3, 2007) - U.S. Joint Forces Command Chief of Staff and Cincinnati native, Rear Adm. Ben Wachendorf, enlists 16 Delayed Entry Program Personnel of the Greater Cincinnati area, before the start of a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets. Navy Weeks show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy, and increase awareness of the Navy in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael Sheehan (RELEASED)
MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands (Sept. 1, 2007) - Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Ashley Cameron blows soap bubbles for local children while assisting with a medical civic action program held at Delap High School. Amphibiuos assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) is conducting efforts in the Republic of the Marshall Islands in support of Pacific Partnership, a four-month humanitarian assistance mission in the Southeast Asia and Oceania region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick M. Kearney (RELEASED)