The SWO Picture Gallery for those so inclined

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02/23/2010

COBRA FORMATION
The amphibious assault ship USS Essex, the Royal Thai navy medium landing ship HTMS Surin, the Republic of Korea navy tank landing ship Seongin Bong, the guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry and the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver transit in formation during exercise Cobra Gold in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 10, 2010. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Taurean Alexander

 

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2010) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) launches a NATO Sea Sparrow missile from the forward NATO mount. Makin Island is underway off the coast of Southern California conducting ship self-defense system operational testing and evaluation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Douglas Bedford/Released)

 

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100223-N-5969B-106 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2010) The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) fires its Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) during a weapons exercise off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Foster Bamford/Released)

100223-N-5969B-047 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2010) A super rapid blooming chaff canister is launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during antimissile defense drill off the coast of Southern California. Peleliu is underway conducting an integration training exercise in preparation for a scheduled 2010 deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Foster Bamford/Released)

 

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100223-N-8288P-021 NAPLES, Italy (Feb. 23, 2010) The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) arrives in Naples, Italy in for a scheduled port visit. Cole is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Pittman/Released)

 

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100219-N-1082Z-016 ROTA, Spain (Feb. 19, 2010) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) is moored pier side for a scheduled port visit. Mesa Verde is deployed as part of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky/Released)

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

So one of my shipmates just got orders to LCS 3, hmm I wonder which company will be making it...?

 

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100227-N-0995C-020 PEARL HARBOR (Feb. 27, 2010) The guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) makes its way out of Naval Station Pearl Harbor as the state of Hawaii is expecting a tsunami generated by an earthquake near Chile. Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific ordered four ships based at Pearl Harbor to get underway as a precautionary measure. USS O'Kane, USS Crommelin (FFG 37), USS Chafee (DDG 90) and USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) were ordered to get underway to avoid potential damage to ships and piers from anticipated high tidal surges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric J. Cutright/Released)

 

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100302-N-8878B-464 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 2, 2010) The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), left, transits in formation off the coast of Rio de Janeiro with the Brazilian navy ships BNS Niterai (F40) and BNS Independencia (F44). The ships are participating in Southern Seas 2010, a major component of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command Partnership of the Americas maritime engagement strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael C. Barton/Released)

 

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100302-N-8878B-184 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 3, 2010) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) transit in formation off the coast of Rio de Janeiro with the Brazilian navy ships BNS Independencia (F44), BNS Constinuicao (F44) and BNS Niterai (F40). The ships are participating in Southern Seas 2010, a major component of the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command Partnership of the Americas maritime engagement strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael C. Barton/Released)

 

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100302-N-6764G-037 NORFOLK (March 2, 2010) Rear Adm. Karl-Wilhelm Bollow, left, German defense attaché, and Vice Adm. Mel Williams Jr., commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet, shake hands after signing a mutual declaration of intent regarding the German navy frigate FGS Hessen (F 221). Hessen is preparing to get underway from Wilhelmshaven, Germany, en route to the U.S. to conduct port visits and become a part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Goodwin/Released)

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

I got to tour the FGS Hessen when they were in port in Norfolk. The ship is legit, especially the sweet bar inside.

 

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100306-N-4774B-143 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 6, 2010) The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) performs maneuvers around a storm off the coast of Uruguay. Bunker Hill is participating in Southern Seas 2010, a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)

100304-N-7088A-407 GULF OF ADEN (March 4, 2010) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) patrols the Gulf of Aden at dusk after a vertical replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201). Farragut is part of Combined Task Force 151, a multinational task force established to conduct anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elizabeth Allen/Released)

 

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100308-N-8951S-011 SEAL BEACH, Calif. (March 8, 2010) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) departs Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach after her commissioning ceremony. Dewey is named after Adm. George Dewey, who led his squadron of warships into Manila Bay to destroy the Spanish fleet during the Spanish-American War. (U.S. Navy photo by Gregg Smith/Released)

 

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100315-N-2953W-011 STRAIT OF MAGELLAN (March 15, 2010) The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) transits the Strait of Magellan on her way to the Pacific Ocean. Bunker Hill is supporting Southern Seas 2010, a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adrian White/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

Par-tay time...(unless you have the duty)

100312-N-1752N-014 BOSTON, Mass. (March 12, 2010) The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Halyburton (FFG 40) arrives at Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston. Halyburton is visiting Charlestown to participate in the St. Patrick's Day weekend festivities, offer ship tours to the public and participate in a color guard ceremony at a Boston Celtics game. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Frank E. Neely/Released)