Archive for the ‘Sea’ Category
U.S. Marines aboard a U.S. Navy hovercraft assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 depart the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) while under way in the Persian Gulf May 1, 2012. The units were deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (DoD photo by Lance Cpl. Claudia Palacios, U.S. Marine Corps/Released)
A few weeks ago in Linkzookery I pointed out a Japanese fishing boat that had drifted toward Alaska since the tsunami. A commenter later pointed out that the Coast Guard had sunk the thing.
Here’s a pic:
Crew members assigned to the USCGC Anacapa fire explosive ammunition at the Japanese fishing vessel Ryou-Un Maru April 5, 2012, 180-miles west of the Southeast Alaskan coast. The Coast Guard worked with federal, state and local agencies in Alaska to assess the immediate dangers the vessel presented and determined that sinking it would be the best course of action to minimize any environmental threats. The crewless vessel had drifted toward Alaska after the 2011 tsunami in Japan. (DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Charly Hengen, U.S. Coast Guard/Released)
Anacapa (WPB-1335) is an Island-class patrol boat and is armed with a Mk 38 25mm gun.
Always fun to see the Coasties getting in on some action.
US Navy deploys 2nd aircraft carrier to Gulf
The U.S. Navy said Monday it has deployed a second aircraft carrier to the Persian Gulf region amid rising tensions with Iran over its nuclear program.
The deployment of the nuclear-powered USS Enterprise along the Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group marks only the fourth time in the past decade that the Navy has had two aircraft carriers operating at the same time in the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea, said Cmdr. Amy Derrick-Frost of the Bahrain-based 5th Fleet.
Murdoc’s not sure if this is just an overlap while the Enterprise replaces the Lincoln, or if they will really both remain deployed there.
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft conducts maneuvers on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during test operations, March 20, 2012. George H.W. Bush is in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian M. Brooks, U.S. Navy/Released)
A U.S. Navy aviation boatswain's mate handling taxis an AV-8B Harrier II aircraft on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during Iron Fist 2012 in the Pacific Ocean Feb. 7, 2012. Iron Fist is a three-week bilateral training event held annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force designed to increase interoperability between the two services while aiding the Japanese in their continued development of amphibious capabilities. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell, U.S. Navy/Released)
UPDATE: Here’s another:
A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II aircraft prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during Iron Fist 2012 in the Pacific Ocean Feb. 7, 2012. Iron Fist is a three-week bilateral training event held annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force designed to increase interoperability between the two services while aiding the Japanese in their continued development of amphibious capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell/Released)
New LCS named for Gabrielle Giffords
In yet another break with tradition, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announced Friday that a new Littoral Combat Ship would be named for Gabrielle Giffords, the Arizona congresswoman who survived a January 2011 assassination attempt.
“The selection of Gabrielle Giffords, designated LCS 10, honors the former Congresswoman from Tucson, Arizona, who is known for supporting the military and veterans, advocating for renewable energy and championing border security,” the Navy said in a statement accompanying the announcement.
No disrespect intended, but what sense does that make?
Naming of Navy ships has gone way downhill, and the fact that there are so darn few of them coupled with the fact that a lot of them seem to be getting substandard names means that a lot of good traditional names are going to go unused in order to suck up to someone politically.
LCS 10 is one of the General Dynamics trimaran designs.
Just saw it. It’s the first time I’ve paid any attention to it.
Oh dear Lord.
UPDATE: Speaking of commercials, Murdoc is sure disappointed in Eastwood for that Chrysler or Detroit or whatever commercial. No more commercials for Murdoc tonight.
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 (Reinforced) lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in the Atlantic Ocean Jan. 27, 2012. The VMM-261 is part of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and was conducting flight deck certification in support of Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is a joint and multinational amphibious assault exercise involving several foreign militaries and the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, designed to execute brigade-sized amphibious assaults against low-to-medium land and maritime threats to improve amphibious core competencies. (DoD photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim, U.S. Marine Corps/Released)
A starboard side view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine ex-USS NAUTILUS (SSN 571) with the city of San Francisco visible in the background. The NAUTILUS is being towed from Naval Shipyard Mare Island to Groton, Connecticut, where it will become a museum. Photographer's Name: PHC J. Kristoffersen Location: SAN FRANCISCO Date Shot: 5/28/1985
She served 1954 to 1980.
