The Great, Constantly Changing Picture Gallery

[HeyJoe]

Laying out the red carpet at sea

090317-N-1635S-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 17, 2009) Vice Adm. Sam Locklear, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, receives honors from rainbow sideboys after landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 are underway performing a sustainment exercise in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Scott/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

Not just a job

090317-N-0780F-003 SOUDA BAY, Crete, Greece (March 17, 2009) A Sailor wearing the Navy's new working uniform stands a top-side security watch as the Los Angeles class attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756) gets underway after a routine port visit to Souda Bay. Scranton is deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

090316-N-9928E-104 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 16, 2009) An EA-6B Prowler from the "Yellowjackets" of Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 138 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as part of Exercise Foal Eagle 2009. Foal Eagle is a defense-oriented annual training exercise with the Republic of Korea demonstrating the United States' commitment to regional peace and stability. John C. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are on a scheduled six-month deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

Prowler on a stick

090315-N-2986M-001 ATSUGI, Japan (March 15, 2009) Sailors assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 136 tend the guide lines while "Crispy," the squadron's EA-6B Prowler model, is craned to a permanent display in Naval Air Facility Atsugi's Prowler Park. The 1962 prowler made its final trip from the Atsugi flight line to the park after it was completely gutted and restored by VAQ-136 Sailors. (U.S. Navy photo)

 

[HeyJoe]

This could be you!

090315-N-2562S-001 GULF OF OMAN (March 14, 2009) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the "Bear Aces" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124 prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Andrew Skipworth/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

Mighty small from up here...

090314-N-2844S-281 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 14, 2009) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) conducts high-speed turns during a rudder check. Truman is conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daron Street/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

No longer a novelty

090309-N-3165S-075 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 3, 2009) An MV-22 Osprey begins its take-off procedures aboard the amphibious dock-landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Elements of the Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are off the Atlantic Coast for a certification exercise (CERTEX), the third and final certification for the amphibious readiness group and the 22nd MEU before their deployment later this spring. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Ryan Steinhour/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

Heavy Lift

090309-N-4236E-028 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 9, 2009) A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 264 prepares to land on the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released)

 

[Old R.O.]

Old R.O. Picture of the Day for 21 March 2009

VA-113 Stingers A-7E

 

[D_Rob]

090317-N-9123L-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 17, 2009) An SH-60B helicopter stands by on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) after making an emergency landing due to poor visibility. McCain is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and is permanently forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

I was on the McCain for a middie cruise back in the day. She was a pretty good ship and I had a good time. Sitting plane watch we definitely a cool sight to see.

Just figured this out the other day, but USS John S McCain is DDG 56, and the TACAN frequency at McCain field? 56.

 

[m26]

Florida Air Show

Punta Gorda, FL

 

[Reconjoe]

YF-23 spotted

For anyone wondering what happened to the YF-23, its in a parking lot south of LAX

 

[Old R.O.]

Old R.O. Picture of the Day for 23 March 2009

VF-21 Freelancers F-4J Phantom II tanks from VA-25 Fist of the Fleet A-7E over the Tonkin Gulf, spring 1973.

 

[xj220]

Some more P-3 love from my flight today. Couldn't get any night shots this time, but there's some lookers in there. Plus, some helo love.

 

[whitesoxnation]

Some more P-3 love from my flight today. Couldn't get any night shots this time, but there's some lookers in there. Plus, some helo love.

The pic of the feathered engine makes me want to ask... do P-3's shut down 2 and run the others at higher power to get a better loiter time?