070515-N-0684R-020 PERSIAN GULF (May 15, 2007) - Sailors approach guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) in a pair of rigid hull inflatable boats after a day of performing interaction patrols (IPATS) in the Persian Gulf. IPATS are an element of maritime operations and are conducted in Iraqi territorial waters so that commercial shipping and fishing can occur safely in the region. Preble, as part of John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, is on a scheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ron Reeves (RELEASED)
070521-N-3235P-010 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 21, 2007) - While in transit to Fleet Week New York City 2007, sail training ship ARA Libertad (Q-2) sails past amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Libertad serves as a learning platform for graduating naval cadets entering the Argentine sea service. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass (RELEASED)
070523-N-8395K-002 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2007) - The U. S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, also known as the Blue Angels, fly in an echelon formation during a performance at the U.S. Naval Academy, one of a series of events leading up the graduation and commissioning of the Class of 2007. Other special events included performances from the Marine Barracks Washington Silent Drill Platoon and the U.S. Naval Academy Pipes and Drums. U.S. Navy photo by Gin Kai (RELEASED)