10 photos from strategypage.com from January 20 2015
1. Vertical delivery
The first squadron of the 26th Helicopter Marine Attack Squadron delivers cargo vertically aboard the United States Coast Guard Cutter Maui. This squadron belongs to the naval forces deployed in the advanced area and is subordinate to the commander of the 53rd tactical group. The group’s goal is to provide combat logistics and search and rescue capabilities throughout the 5th area of responsibility fleet USA. (Photo by 1st Class Communications Specialist Joan E. Jennings, United States Navy)
2. Dragon in chilean waters
Her Majesty's Dragon Ship (HMS Dragon) took part in a ceremony dedicated to the First World War and the naval exhibition in Chile.
Under the brilliant Pacific sky, within the direct line of sight from the coast of Chile, the command of the British, Canadian, German and Chilean naval forces saluted the fallen in World War I.
Nearly 1600 sailors in Britain and the Commonwealth perished in the battle of Coronel in the 1914 year, the first major defeat of the Royal Navy for more than a hundred years.
In memory of a hundred years later, the destroyer “Dragon” and the Chilean frigate “Almiranti Kochrane” stopped over the remains of the ships “Good Hope” and “Monmouth”. Admiral Enrique Laranga Martin, Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Navy, Admiral Sir George Zambellas, Commander of the Royal Navy, Admiral Mark Norman, and Admiral Mark Norman, and Commander of the Naval Forces of Canada, Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, and Admiral Mark Norman, and Admiral Mark Norman were present on board Almirante Cochrane; -Wilhelma Olms (Karl-Wilhelm Ohlms). In memory of the victims, each of them laid down his wreath in the Pacific Ocean.
The defeat of 1914 by Coronel in November from the German squadron under the command of Admiral Count Spee claimed the lives of 1570 allied sailors, the British commander Rear Admiral Christopher Cradocki was among the dead, four Canadian junior officers were the first Canadians killed in the Great War and the first Navy sailors Canada killed in battle.
In addition to participating in the Coronel ceremony, a Portsmouth-type ship spent the 3 of the day at the port of Valparaiso, taking part in Exponaval, the largest exhibition of ships and marine systems in South America, where he anchored alongside other former Royal Fleet frigate Almirante Williams (formerly Sheffield).
3. Fort Worth On Changi
Changi Naval Base, Singapore, 29-th December 2014-th year. The coastal warship Fort Worth (LCS 3), on the left, arrives in Singapore, while the Arly-Burk Sampson-type missile destroyer (DDG 102) leaves the base. Fort Worth is on a monthly 16 deployment in the area of responsibility of the US 7 fleet in order to maintain the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo of 1 Mass Communications Specialist Jay S. Pugh / Retired (Jay C. Pugh), US Navy)
4. Christmas tour of the Gulf of Aden
Gulf of Aden (21 December 2014 year) landing ship Makin Island (LHD 8) passes the Gulf of Aden. The amphibious-landing group Makin Island with the 11-m Marine Expeditionary Force (11th MEU) stationed on its board has been deployed to support maritime security operations and cooperation in the area of responsibility of the US 5 fleet. (Photo by sailor of mass communications specialist Denis Grube, US Navy)
5. Mighty Shrikes and Stringers
The F / A-18C Hornet from the 94th assault squadron of Mighty Shrikes, left, and the F / A-18C Hornet from the 113th assault squadron of Stringers fly over US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson (CVN 70), while the ship itself provides flights aviation in the zone of responsibility of the 5th US fleet in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Carrier strike group Carl Vinson is currently deployed to ensure maritime security in the region, support strike operations in Iraq and Syria, and joint efforts to ensure security in the area of responsibility of the 5th US fleet. (Photo by 2nd Class Mass Media Specialist John Philip Wagner Jr., United States Navy)
6. Trap for the "Eagle"
The British UAV Scan Eagle is on the final leg of the flight path before it is captured by a special braking device located aboard the Cardigan Bay. (Photo by Dan Rosenbaum, Royal Navy)
7. Australian Lightning
The first F-35A Lightning II aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force arrived on December 18 on the 2014 of December at Luka, Arizona. The landing of this aircraft marks the arrival at Luka’s air base of the first international F-35 for the purpose of training. (Photo by Staff Sergeant Staci Miller, USAF)
8. Destroyer on vacation
San Diego, December 19 2014 year. Kidd Missile Destroyers (DDG 100), left, and Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) show off their lights during the third annual holiday Holiday Lights Open House in San Diego. During the event, the public was invited to drive their vehicles through the base and contemplate decorated ships located along the berths of the base. (Photo by sailor Mass Communications Specialist Amanda Chavez, US Navy)
9. Boise in Greece
Souda Bay, Greece, 23-th December 2014-th year. The multi-purpose Los Angeles-type Boise submarine (SSN 764) enters the Bay of the Court in Greece for the purpose of a scheduled visit. Boise is in the area of responsibility of the US 6 fleet and conducts maritime operations to support the interests of US national security in Europe. (Photo by 2 Mass Communications Specialist Jeffrey M. Richardson, United States Navy)
10. The Japanese drive up US Marines
US marines load the CH-47J Chinook helicopter of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, 7 on December 2014, during the Forest Light 15-1 exercises at the Oyanohara training ground in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light drills are routine semi-annual exercises designed to improve the US-Japan military partnership, strengthen regional security cooperation, and improve individual and collective skills. As part of the deployment program, marines from the 2 battalion of the 9 Marine Regiment are now assigned to the 4 Marine Regiment of the 3 Marine Corps Division of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force. The helicopter is assigned to the 42-th regiment of the 8-division of the Western Army of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces. (Photo by Corporal Drew Teh (Drew Tech), US Marine Corps)
The first squadron of the 26th Helicopter Marine Attack Squadron delivers cargo vertically aboard the United States Coast Guard Cutter Maui. This squadron belongs to the naval forces deployed in the advanced area and is subordinate to the commander of the 53rd tactical group. The group’s goal is to provide combat logistics and search and rescue capabilities throughout the 5th area of responsibility fleet USA. (Photo by 1st Class Communications Specialist Joan E. Jennings, United States Navy)
2. Dragon in chilean waters
Her Majesty's Dragon Ship (HMS Dragon) took part in a ceremony dedicated to the First World War and the naval exhibition in Chile.
Under the brilliant Pacific sky, within the direct line of sight from the coast of Chile, the command of the British, Canadian, German and Chilean naval forces saluted the fallen in World War I.
Nearly 1600 sailors in Britain and the Commonwealth perished in the battle of Coronel in the 1914 year, the first major defeat of the Royal Navy for more than a hundred years.
In memory of a hundred years later, the destroyer “Dragon” and the Chilean frigate “Almiranti Kochrane” stopped over the remains of the ships “Good Hope” and “Monmouth”. Admiral Enrique Laranga Martin, Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Navy, Admiral Sir George Zambellas, Commander of the Royal Navy, Admiral Mark Norman, and Admiral Mark Norman, and Commander of the Naval Forces of Canada, Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, and Admiral Mark Norman, and Admiral Mark Norman were present on board Almirante Cochrane; -Wilhelma Olms (Karl-Wilhelm Ohlms). In memory of the victims, each of them laid down his wreath in the Pacific Ocean.
The defeat of 1914 by Coronel in November from the German squadron under the command of Admiral Count Spee claimed the lives of 1570 allied sailors, the British commander Rear Admiral Christopher Cradocki was among the dead, four Canadian junior officers were the first Canadians killed in the Great War and the first Navy sailors Canada killed in battle.
In addition to participating in the Coronel ceremony, a Portsmouth-type ship spent the 3 of the day at the port of Valparaiso, taking part in Exponaval, the largest exhibition of ships and marine systems in South America, where he anchored alongside other former Royal Fleet frigate Almirante Williams (formerly Sheffield).
3. Fort Worth On Changi
Changi Naval Base, Singapore, 29-th December 2014-th year. The coastal warship Fort Worth (LCS 3), on the left, arrives in Singapore, while the Arly-Burk Sampson-type missile destroyer (DDG 102) leaves the base. Fort Worth is on a monthly 16 deployment in the area of responsibility of the US 7 fleet in order to maintain the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo of 1 Mass Communications Specialist Jay S. Pugh / Retired (Jay C. Pugh), US Navy)
4. Christmas tour of the Gulf of Aden
Gulf of Aden (21 December 2014 year) landing ship Makin Island (LHD 8) passes the Gulf of Aden. The amphibious-landing group Makin Island with the 11-m Marine Expeditionary Force (11th MEU) stationed on its board has been deployed to support maritime security operations and cooperation in the area of responsibility of the US 5 fleet. (Photo by sailor of mass communications specialist Denis Grube, US Navy)
5. Mighty Shrikes and Stringers
The F / A-18C Hornet from the 94th assault squadron of Mighty Shrikes, left, and the F / A-18C Hornet from the 113th assault squadron of Stringers fly over US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson (CVN 70), while the ship itself provides flights aviation in the zone of responsibility of the 5th US fleet in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Carrier strike group Carl Vinson is currently deployed to ensure maritime security in the region, support strike operations in Iraq and Syria, and joint efforts to ensure security in the area of responsibility of the 5th US fleet. (Photo by 2nd Class Mass Media Specialist John Philip Wagner Jr., United States Navy)
6. Trap for the "Eagle"
The British UAV Scan Eagle is on the final leg of the flight path before it is captured by a special braking device located aboard the Cardigan Bay. (Photo by Dan Rosenbaum, Royal Navy)
7. Australian Lightning
The first F-35A Lightning II aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force arrived on December 18 on the 2014 of December at Luka, Arizona. The landing of this aircraft marks the arrival at Luka’s air base of the first international F-35 for the purpose of training. (Photo by Staff Sergeant Staci Miller, USAF)
8. Destroyer on vacation
San Diego, December 19 2014 year. Kidd Missile Destroyers (DDG 100), left, and Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) show off their lights during the third annual holiday Holiday Lights Open House in San Diego. During the event, the public was invited to drive their vehicles through the base and contemplate decorated ships located along the berths of the base. (Photo by sailor Mass Communications Specialist Amanda Chavez, US Navy)
9. Boise in Greece
Souda Bay, Greece, 23-th December 2014-th year. The multi-purpose Los Angeles-type Boise submarine (SSN 764) enters the Bay of the Court in Greece for the purpose of a scheduled visit. Boise is in the area of responsibility of the US 6 fleet and conducts maritime operations to support the interests of US national security in Europe. (Photo by 2 Mass Communications Specialist Jeffrey M. Richardson, United States Navy)
10. The Japanese drive up US Marines
US marines load the CH-47J Chinook helicopter of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, 7 on December 2014, during the Forest Light 15-1 exercises at the Oyanohara training ground in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light drills are routine semi-annual exercises designed to improve the US-Japan military partnership, strengthen regional security cooperation, and improve individual and collective skills. As part of the deployment program, marines from the 2 battalion of the 9 Marine Regiment are now assigned to the 4 Marine Regiment of the 3 Marine Corps Division of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force. The helicopter is assigned to the 42-th regiment of the 8-division of the Western Army of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces. (Photo by Corporal Drew Teh (Drew Tech), US Marine Corps)
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