The SWO Picture Gallery for those so inclined

[HeyJoe]

100813-N-3729D-027 ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 13, 2010) The U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), left, and the U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship USS Dubuque (LPD 8) are underway off the coast of Pakistan. Peleliu and Dubuque are in the early stages of supporting the Pakistani government and military with heavy lift capabilities to bring humanitarian assistance to those affected in flooded regions of Pakistan. Peleliu and Dubuque are a part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Dunlap/Released)

 

[MasterBates]

I just bothered downloading my camera..

Here are a couple pics from when the USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) returned from a 7 month Counter-Piracy cruise in the HOA on 1 August.

 

[HeyJoe]

100901-N-2953W-151 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 1, 2010) The guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), and the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) are underway off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adrian White/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

100901-N-0808V-191 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 1, 2010) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) performs tactical maneuvering exercises with the guided-missile frigates USS Rentz (FFG 46) and USS McCluskey (FFG 41); the guided-missile destroyers USS Stockdale (DDG 106) and USS Gridley (DDG 101); and the guided-missile cruisers USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) and USS Bunker Hill (CG 52). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway conducting local operations off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ashley Van Dien/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

100902-N-7293M-029 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2010) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Sunny Qiu spins the "ahead" throttle on the main throttle board in the main engineering spaces to slow down the number one engine aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15). Qiu is also an artist, and painted Ponce's main throttle board to look like the American flag. The Ponce is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and is bringing food, water, and heavy-lift equipment to support humanitarian relief efforts for flood victims in Pakistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

100830-N-5528G-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2010) The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) transits the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Green/Released)

 

[Lucy]

That is a wonderful shot.

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

101220-N-5292M-418 NORFOLK (Dec. 20, 2010) A Tug boat guides the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) to the pier as the ship returns to Naval Station Norfolk. Ross is returning from a seven-month deployment supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, Operation New Dawn in Iraq and maritime security operations in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik/Released)

101220-N-5292M-469 NORFOLK (Dec. 20, 2010) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) tie the ship to the pier as the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), in background, also returns to Naval Station Norfolk following a seven-month deployment. Ross and Normandy are returning from a deployment supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, Operation New Dawn in Iraq and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik/Released)

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

101210-N-2885V-025 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 10, 2010) U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships are underway in formation during Keen Sword 2011. Keen Sword is a bilateral exercise designed to strengthen maritime capabilities between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Brian Varilla/Released)

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

101214-N-6006S-075 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 14, 2010) Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) receive supplies during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200). Bunker Hill and the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group are conducting a three-week composite training unit exercise to be followed by a deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Shelley/Released)

101212-N-8040H-081 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2010) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) maneuver with ships assigned to the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group during a simulated straits transit exercise. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a three-week composite training unit exercise to be followed by a deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher K. Hwang/Released)

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

101215-N-1522S-199 MAYPORT, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2010) The guided-missile frigates USS Underwood (FFG 36) and USS Halyburton (FFG 40) are decorated with lights for a holiday lighting contest at Naval Station Mayport. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Leah Stiles/Released)

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

110110-N-7981E-982 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2011) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Kurama (DDH 144) leads the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Gridley (DDG 101) and USS Stockdale (DDG 106) during a passing exercise. Stockdale and Gridley are underway with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

More SWOtivation.

110110-N-7981E-139 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2011) An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 49 flies over the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Kurama (DDH 144) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) during a passing exercise between Kurama, Gridley, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), not pictured. Stockdale and Gridley are underway with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

01/05/2011
WOOLY WATCH
U.S. Navy Seaman Aaron Currence, an operations specialist from Rock Hill, S.C., stands the port aft lookout watch during sea and anchor detail on the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan as the ship prepares to get under way in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 4, 2011. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Nicholas A. Groesch

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

01/11/2011
EVENING LINES
U.S. Navy sailors fire shot lines from the guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear during a replenishment in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 9, 2011. Gridley is under way with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class James R. Evans