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091204-N-2456S-042 NORFOLK (Dec. 4, 2009) Friends and family members welcome home the crew of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) at Naval Station Norfolk. Anzio served as the flagship of the international anti-piracy task force, Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Suits/Released)
091208-N-9806M-129 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 8, 2009) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Willbanks holds his baby for the first time since deploying with the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan deployed as the lead ship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Martie/Released)
091208-N-9806M-027 NORFOLK (Dec. 8, 2009) Families and friends of Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) wait for the ship to arrive at Naval Station Norfolk. Ponce, deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, participated in maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Martie/Released)
091208-N-9806M-085 NORFOLK (Dec. 8, 2009) Sailors man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) arrives at Naval Staion Norfolk. Bataan deployed as the lead ship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Martie/Released)
091208-N-5808R-016 NORFOLK (Dec. 8, 2009) Chief Operations Specialist Brian Dahlheimer, greets his son during a homecoming celebration for the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) at Naval Station Norfolk. Bataan completed a seven-month deployment conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samantha Robinett/Released)
091208-N-5808R-010 NORFOLK (Dec. 8, 2009) Chief Fire Controlman Matt Kazee greets his daughter during a homecoming celebration for the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) at Naval Station Norfolk. Bataan completed a seven-month deployment conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samantha Robinett/Released)
091208-N-9806M-017 NORFOLK (Dec. 8, 2009) Sailors man the rails as the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk. Ponce, deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, participated in maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Martie/Released)
091208-N-8907D-444 LITTLE CREEK, Va. (Dec. 8, 2009) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Faulkner holds his child for the first time during a homecoming celebration for the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Fort McHenry, part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, participated in maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)
091214-N-9520G-324 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 14, 2009) Quartermaster Seaman Samantha R. Elwell teaches the son of Cmdr. Michael Misiewicz, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), distance and position using a stadimeter during a Tiger Cruise. Tiger Cruises provide the opportunity for the family and friends of Sailors to share the experience of being underway on a U.S. Navy ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardelito Gervacio/Released)
091212-N-9520G-066 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 12, 2009) A family member looks on as Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) gets underway for a Tiger Cruise. Tiger Cruises provide the opportunity for the family and friends of Sailors to share the experience of being underway on a U.S. Navy ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardelito Gervacio/Released)
090507-N-9818V-182 WASHINGTON (May 7, 2009) ...The Military Spouse of the Year award is presented annually to an individual who embodies the best characteristics of today's military spouse.
091215-M-9234F-001 HONOLULU (Dec. 15, 2009) Lt. Brian Roberts, assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 37, embraces his son during his return to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Roberts returned from a five-month sea duty assignment aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG-37). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alfredo V. Ferrer/Released)
091222-N-6764G-076 NORFOLK (Dec. 22, 2009) Damage Controlman 1st Class Lawrence Madrid is reunited with his wife and baby at Naval Station Norfolk after returning from a three month deployment aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp supported Southern Partnership Station-Amphib in the Southern Command area of responsibility with Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 40 and embarked Security Cooperation Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SCMAGTF). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Goodwin/Released)
100317-N-8590G-004 MAYPORT, Fla. (March 17, 2010) Lt. Peter Bras reunites with his daughters during a homecoming celebration for Detachment 5, the Spider Pigs, of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 46 at Naval Station Mayport. The Spider Pigs are returning from a six-month deployment with the guided-missile frigate USS De Wert (FFG 40) supporting counter piracy operations in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Gary B. Granger Jr./Released)
100317-N-8590G-002 MAYPORT, Fla. (March 17, 2010) Lt. David Jarrett is greeted by his daughter during a homecoming celebration for Detachment 5, the Spider Pigs, of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 46 at Naval Station Mayport. The Spider Pigs are returning from a six-month deployment with the guided-missile frigate USS De Wert (FFG 40) supporting counter piracy operations in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Gary B. Granger Jr./Released)