The SWO Picture Gallery for those so inclined

[HeyJoe]

100505-N-9815L-001 RIGA, Latvia (May 5, 2010) The guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) is pierside in Riga, Latvia during a port visit. Kauffman is in Latvia conducting theatre security corporation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Lewis/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

Looks like Cold War is definitely over....

100507-N-8721D-071 VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (May 7, 2010) Sailors man the rails as the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Vladivostok. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II. Blue Ridge Sailors will be engaged in a number of community outreach events in Vladivostok and will march with members of the Russian military during a parade to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Victory Day, a national holiday in Russia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devon Dow/Released)

100507-N-7280V-342 VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (May 7, 2010) Capt. Rudy Lupton, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), takes part in a bread and salt ceremony, a traditional Russian welcoming ceremony, after arriving in Vladivostok, Russia. Blue Ridge Sailors will be engaged in a number of community service activities in Vladivostok and participating in a ceremonial march with the Russian military to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Victory Day, a national holiday in Russia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released)

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

100509-N-9301W-707 MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (May 9, 2010) U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Spencer (WMEC 905) is pier side in Montevideo, Uruguay during a port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darryl Wood/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

100520-N-9999X-001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 20, 2010) The Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Jason Dunham (DDG 109) conducts sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean. Jason Dunham successfully completed a combined builder's and acceptance "super trial" during four days at sea. The trials are the last significant milestone before delivery of the ship to the Navy in summer 2010. The ship will be commissioned in November 2010. (Photo courtesy of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

100519-N-4971L-079 PORT ANTONIO, Jamaica, (May. 19, 2010) The High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) is moored in Port Antonio, Jamaica. The ship is deployed supporting Southern Partnership Station 2010, a deployment of various specialty platforms to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachael L. Leslie/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

100518-N-6148C-592 GULF OF THAILAND (May 18, 2010) The guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) leads a formation of U.S. and Royal Thai Navy ships during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2010. Ships in the formation include the guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) and the Royal Thai Navy frigate HTMS Taksin (FFG 422). CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness (U.S. Navy photo by Matt Cullen/Released)

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

100604-N-9582D-867 BOSTON (June 4, 2010) USS Constitution sails into Boston Harbor. The crew of Constitution hosted approximately 125 members of the Wounded Warrior Project during an underway Battle of Midway commemoration. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James Devine/Released)

100604-N-7642M-190 BOSTON (June 4, 2010) Seaman Jared Hutchins, left, and Lt. j.g. Gerin Choiniere plot a course for USS Constitution in Boston Harbor. The crew of Constitution hosted approximately 150 members of the Wounded Warrior Project during an underway Battle of Midway commemoration. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kathryn E. Macdonald/Released)

100604-N-5647H-110 BOSTON (June 4, 2010) Culinary Specialist Seaman Joseph Lore fakes down a line aboard USS Constitution. The crew of Constitution hosted approximately 150 members of the Wounded Warrior Project during an underway Battle of Midway commemoration. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Shannon Heavin/Released)

100604-N-7642M-295 BOSTON (June 4, 2010) USS Constitution Command Master Chief David Twiford climbs the shrouds of the mizzen mast. The crew of Constitution hosted approximately 150 members of the Wounded Warrior Project during an underway Battle of Midway commemoration. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kathryn E. Macdonald/Released)

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

100604-N-7642M-268 BOSTON (June 4, 2010) USS Constitution fires a 24-pound long gun during a 21-gun salute exchange between USS Constitution and Fort Independence on Castle Island. The crew of Constitution hosted approximately 150 members of the Wounded Warrior Project during an underway Battle of Midway commemoration. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kathryn E. Macdonald/Released)

100604-N-5647H-224 BOSTON (June 4, 2010) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Karl Hendrickson, left, and Gunner's Mate Seaman Kali Morris fire a round from a 24-pound long gun during a 21-gun salute exchange between USS Constitution and Fort Independence on Castle Island. The crew of Constitution hosted approximately 150 members of the Wounded Warrior Project during an underway Battle of Midway commemoration. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Shannon Heavin/Released)

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 6, 2010) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) fires its MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gun during a live-fire weapons exercise. Mahan is at sea participating in the Southeast Anti-Submarine Warfare Integration Training Initiative (SEASWITI) exercise 10-3. The multinational exercise is designed to improve their anti-submarine warfare readiness and proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gay/Released) 100606-N-0486G-001

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

100617-N-6208N-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2010) The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) transits the Pacific Ocean en route to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multi-national exercise in and around the Hawaiian Islands. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Dave Nagle/Released)

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

The ship I use to call home for 6 months at a time.

100615-N-9565W-063 NEWPORT, R.I. (June 15, 2010) The decommissioned aircraft carrier Ex-USS Forrestal (CV 59) departs Naval Station Newport for a three-day cruise to Philadelphia. The first of the supercarriers, Forrestal was commissioned Sept. 29, 1955, and was in service for more than 38 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Melissa F. Weatherspoon/Released)

 

[SynixMan]

I'm glad they're finally going to disposition those two old girls, or at least the Forrestal. They deserve a better fate than rotting on a pier in Rhode Island. They looked pretty damn sad tied up there.

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

When I first saw the pictures it brought a tear to my eyes. I've got both good and bad memories from cruise but the good outweigh the bad.

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

100616-N-6720T-070 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2010) Lt. j.g. David Carter, assigned Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, repels from an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter from the Chargers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS 14) while conducting helicopter rope suspension training on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, is supporting security and stability the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam K. Thomas/Released)

100616-N-6720T-098 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2010) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Daniel Dopler gives the thumbs up signal to Navy Diver 2nd Class Preston Kopcsik while conducting helicopter rope suspension training from an HH-60H Sea hawk helicopter assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS 14) embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, is supporting security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam K. Thomas/Released)

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

More on the FID!

100618-N-1251W-029 PHILADELPHIA (June 18, 2010) The decommissioned aircraft carrier Ex-USS Forrestal (AVT 59) arrives at Naval Support Activity Philadelphia from Naval Station Newport, R.I. The first of the American supercarriers, Forrestal was commissioned Sept. 29, 1955, and was in service for more than 38 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. White/Released)