The Great, Constantly Changing Picture Gallery

[H60Gunner]

Here is another shot I took. This is the last flight of the UH-3H in Pensacola at HSU (Helicopter Support Unit)

Darien- If you need help posting pics PM me or one of the mods. I for one would love to see that pic. I might have jumped out of that helo during my last glorious days in ARSS.

 

[PerDiem]

NO! It's a sailboat you stupid kid!

A schooner IS a sailboat!!

 

[A4sForever]

A schooner IS a sailboat!!

And here, all these years, I've been operating under the misconception that it's a glass of/for beer ...

 

[AJB37]

And here, all these years, I've been operating under the misconception that it's a glass of/for beer ...

It is a Mallrats qoute.

 

[KBayDog]

It is a Mallrats qoute.

Stupidhead.

 

[HeyJoe]

Picture +1, Caption -1

How many errors can you spot in caption?

090401-N-6552M-070 GULF OF ADEN (April 1, 2009) Marines from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) board a CH-53 Chinook helicopter to engage in readiness drills near the Horn of Africa. Boxer is deployed as part of Boxer Amphibious Readiness group/13th MEU supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Menzie/Released)

 

[Uncle Fester]

Marine "Chinooks"? And a "CH-53 Chinook," no less? Christ, don't they teach basic aircraft recce to the guys writing the captions? It's not like we have a whole lot of a/c types anymore.

Pop flew H-34's with HMM-163 back in Veet Nam.

 

[Cron]

090401-N-6552M-070 GULF OF ADEN (April 1, 2009)

April Fools maybe?

 

[HeyJoe]

April Fools maybe?

Doubt it. Funny that MC2 Menzie doesn't mention that Boxer is part of ESG 2:

Piracy Task Force Welcomes New Commander
Story Number: NNS090407-13
Release Date: 4/7/2009 5:46:00 PM


By Lt. John Fage, Expeditionary Strike Group 2 Public Affairs

USS BOXER, At Sea (NNS) -- Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2 held a change of command ceremony aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) April 5.

Rear Adm. Michelle Howard relieved Rear Adm. Terence McKnight, ESG 2's commander since November 2007.

In addition to relieving McKnight as the ESG 2 commander, Howard assumed command of several U.S. 5th Fleet task forces, including Combined Task Force (CTF) 51 and 59, as well as CTF 151, an international maritime coalition created to disrupt, deter and thwart piracy.

"I'm very fortunate to follow behind Admiral McKnight," said Howard. "He and the staff have done a terrific job in standing up CTF 151. His leadership will be missed on the waterfront."

As commander of ESG 2, McKnight was responsible for all of the amphibious assets based on the U.S. East Coast and upon deploying to the U.S. 5th Fleet's Area of Operations in January 2009, he assumed command of CTF 151.

McKnight said commanding ESG 2 has been an incredible experience and one he will never forget.

"This has definitely been one of the more exciting assignments of my career," he said. "Not only did I never think I'd be sailing the ocean chasing pirates, I certainly never thought I'd be doing it alongside the navies of so many different countries, especially Russia and China."

"My time at ESG 2 has been amazing," McKnight continued. "In addition to all the exercises and contingencies we were involved with before we deployed, I was privileged enough to have hosted a Great White Fleet event in New York City along with my staff, and we also played a big part in the grand reopening of the Intrepid museum during Veterans Day Weekend 2008. Those two events will certainly remain cherished memories when I look back at my career."

As the first African-American woman to command a U.S. Navy ship, Howard said she understands the magnitude of bridging cultural and international gaps.

"ESG 2 has executed the three missions they're responsible for without missing a beat," she said.

"My top priority right now is to deter piracy here in the Gulf of Aden. I want to continue the extensive international coordination Admiral McKnight started. That's the true key to defeating piracy.

"Piracy is a problem that affects all maritime nations and requires an international solution. I'm looking forward to working with naval professionals from around the world on this vital mission."

CTF 151 is a multinational task force established to conduct counterpiracy operations under a mission-based mandate throughout the Combined Maritime Forces Area of Responsibility to actively deter, disrupt and suppress piracy in order to protect global maritime security and secure freedom of navigation for the benefit of all nations.

Howard previously served as senior military assistant to the secretary of the Navy.

 

[MIDNJAC]

CH-53 Chinook[/QUOTE]

I don't know which one got the "upgrade" there

 

[Swanee]

There is a pic of a Phrog doing some Vertrep in Bobo hall at OCS, but the caption says it's a CH-53E.... I don't know how many times I had to sit facing that thing while stuffing my face...

 

[xj220]

Orion Sunset

Here's some more beauties of the Navy's greatest plane. Still having problems with sunset shots, but I think it's more my camera than anything. Again, some helo love, too.

 

[Flying Low]

I am the photographer for the picture at the top of this page as well as the one for the TRAWINGFIVE website. We belong to TRAWINGFIVE until we shut down in October of this year. A lot has changed since many of you have known the station. I was there when we retired the UH-3H too. I am the senior AW2 over at the Station Sar Unit. We still keep the "Gulf Runner" callsign.

Were you in HC-2?

 

[eyes2theskies]

Sightings!

...and a restoration project. Anyone have any spare right cockpit windows lying around?..

 

[Catmando]

Old School Fat Albert

Old School Blues........