GULF OF ADEN (April 1, 2015) Sailors participate in a low-light 9 mm pistol qualification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57). Mitscher is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony R. Martinez/Released)
GULF OF ADEN (April 1, 2015) Cmdr. Frank Brandon, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), and Ensign James Long observe a live-fire exercise of the ship's 5-inch gun. Mitscher is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony R. Martinez/Released)
ARABIAN GULF (April 1, 2015) An F/A-18F Hornet assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, left, and an F/A-18F Hornet assigned to the Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 launch from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman D'Andre L. Roden/Released)
GULF OF ADEN (April 6, 2015) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) conducts a vertical replenishment-at-sea with the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), not pictured. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)
Oman (March 30, 2015) The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) is moored pier side for a mid-voyage port visit in Duqm, Oman. Iwo Jima is the flagship for the wo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU), provides a versatile sea-based, expeditionary force that can be tailored to a variety of missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Magen F. Weatherwax/Released)
GULF OF ADEN (April 3, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Dennis Lewis and Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Michael Fifer, both assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), line up a crane by signaling to the operator. New York, part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)
GULF OF ADEN (April 3, 2015) Sailors bring a rigid-hull inflatable boat alongside the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) to on-load personnel in preparation for boat operations. New York, part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)