The Great, Constantly Changing Picture Gallery

[Dawgfan]

The boston.com "Big Picture" blog is one of the best photo websites out there. Alan Taylor picks a topic and then includes 30 or so wire photos illustrating it. The newest two on Russia's Victory Day and the mission to fix Hubble are very good.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/

 

[HeyJoe]

There is a distinct possibility that this is photoshopped, (my caveat)!!

It's a well-known hoax of a photoshopped Iranian jet en route for delivery to Iran from US (original still had US markings for delivery purposes).

 

[HeyJoe]

Just another day at sea

090521-N-3885H-029 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 21, 2009) Sailors assigned to the Air Department of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) are silhouetted against the setting sun at the conclusion of flight operations. George H.W. is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Hall/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

"The Donald" visits USS Iwo Jima

090521-N-8907D-127 NEW YORK (May 21, 2009) Donald Trump, Chairman and CEO of the Trump Organization, tours the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during Fleet Week New York City 2009. Approximately 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsman will participate in the 22nd commemoration of Fleet Week New York. The event will provide the citizens of New York City and surrounding tri-state area an opportunity to meet service members and also see the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

Big Iron in action

More big iron pics please

Sure thing:

090309-N-4236E-028 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 9, 2009) A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 264 prepares to land on the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released)

And the Biggest Iron, US Navy MH-53E

090411-N-0636S-002 MIDDLE EAST (April 11, 2009) A member of Helicopter Mine Countermeasure Squadron (HM) 15 signals to U.S Army and Coast Guard personnel to get down to avoid the rotor wash from an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter during sling drills. Army, Coast Guard and Navy personnel are moving a replacement generator to Warba Island off the coast of Kuwait. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jorge Saucedo/Released)

USMC style again:

090504-N-9950J-141 EAST CHINA SEA (May 4, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Seaman Emily McCann, of Redlands, Calif., and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Lois Braxton, of Brooklyn, N.Y., direct the launch of a CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during the fly-off of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's Aviation Combat Element. Essex, is in Subic Bay supporting Exercise Balikatan 09 an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson/Released)

090128-N-5681S-023 PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 28, 2009) An MH-53 Sea Dragon from Helicopter Mine Counter Measures Squadron (HM) 15 lands aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Starkey/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

A little Phrog love as well

081103-N-2183K-060 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2008) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during operations to disembark Marines after a scheduled six-month deployment. Peleliu is the flagship of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Kelling/Released)

 

[CWJones411]

081103-N-2183K-060 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2008) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during operations to disembark Marines after a scheduled six-month deployment. Peleliu is the flagship of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Kelling/Released)

Oops.

 

[HeyJoe]

Oops.

I post them as they release them. back to stupid study for that MC.

 

[markkyle66]

I read this article and figured the thread could use a little love for the "Whale"... actually found some neat pictures while browsing around!

thought the last picture was pretty neat! "...Party to celebrate a night mission in which VAP-61 lead the way in to knock out apprx. 250 truck and troop transports."

 

[VFA-203 Forever]

090309-N-4236E-028 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 9, 2009) A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 264 prepares to land on the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).

HMM-264 is flying CH-53E's these days, eh? And didn't transition to HMH status either?!

Some of the MC's needs to do some more aircraft 101 if they're going to be putting info on the navy.mil site.

 

[Mitch]

HMM-264 is flying CH-53E's these days, eh? And didn't transition to HMH status either?!

Some of the MC's needs to do some more aircraft 101 if they're going to be putting info on the navy.mil site.

when a meu goes to sea the aviation combat element (built around an HMM) is reinforced with detachments from the HMH, HMLA, VMA, and MACG. so yes, this HMM (+) flies 46s & 53s. they also fly skids and harriers. try again.

 

[H60Gunner]

Sure thing:

...Army, Coast Guard and Navy personnel are moving a replacement generator to Warba Island off the coast of Kuwait. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jorge Saucedo/Released)

If that thing (the huge 2,800lb chunk of concrete) can generate electrons then send me one or 5.

 

[Catmando]

More Whale Love

A pod of whales........

 

[scoolbubba]

And the Biggest Iron, US Navy MH-53E

090411-N-0636S-002 MIDDLE EAST (April 11, 2009) A member of Helicopter Mine Countermeasure Squadron (HM) 15 signals to U.S Army and Coast Guard personnel to get down to avoid the rotor wash from an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter during sling drills. Army, Coast Guard and Navy personnel are moving a replacement generator to Warba Island off the coast of Kuwait. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jorge Saucedo/Released)

This certainly complicates my understanding of generator theory.

 

[HeyJoe]

Prowler Wave-off

090528-N-9132C-055 SAN DIEGO (May 28, 2009) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Cougars" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 139 is waved off just before landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The primary mission of the Prowler is suppression of enemy air defenses in support of strike aircraft and ground troops by interrupting enemy electronic activity. The aircraft also obtains tactical electronic intelligence. Ronald Reagan is underway on a routine deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Oliver Cole/Released)