Thursday, September 30, 2010

US Navy Vessels

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)

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) - PUBLIC DOMAIN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2010) The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits across the Pacific Ocean. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Stephen D. Doyle II/Released)

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2010) A CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262, takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is underway in the western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Navy Football

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Sept. 11, 2010) U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class Vince Murray carries the ball during the school's home opening football game at Navy/Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The Naval Academy defeated Georgia Southern University 13-7. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad Runge/Released)

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

SAN DIEGO (Sept. 16, 2010) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) render honors during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony on the flight deck. Carl Vinson is in port in San Diego following a tailored ship's availability and final evaluation problem. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rosa Arzola/Released)

Abstract Art Image

Monday, September 27, 2010

Abstract Art Image

Squirrel

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Thursday, September 23, 2010

US Marine Harrier Jet

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 17, 2010) An AV-8B Harrier jet, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542, prepares to land on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in Valiant Shield 2010, a joint U.S. military exercise in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262

Six CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced), known as the Flying Tigers, approach a landing site near Apra Harbor on the island of Guam, Sept. 19. The helicopters flew from the USS Essex (LHD 2) transporting Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to perform a simulated airfeild seizure in support of the MEU's Certification Exercise. The 31st MEU is holding CERTEX in Guam in conjunction with the Valiant Shield exercise already underway.

US Navy Blue Angels

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (Sept. 11, 2010) The U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels, perform aerial maneuvers over Scott Air Force Base during the Airpower Over the Midwest air show as part of St. Louis Navy Week. St. Louis Navy Week is one of 19 Navy Weeks planned across America for 2010. Navy Weeks show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph Seavey/Released)

Sunday, September 19, 2010

AV-8B Harrier

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2010) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Rodrickus Shepherd, the flight deck assistant leading petty officer, from Covington, Calif., signals an AV-8B Harrier pilot from Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 233 to launch from the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is underway conducting portions of a basic-training phase, including an aviation certification that will allow the ship to launch and recover aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julio Rivera/Released)

Thursday, September 16, 2010

NASA Photo (July, 2010)

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, spent solid rocket booster segments used for the STS-132 mission are being transported from Hangar AF to the Locomotive Maintenance Facility. They will be loaded onto railcars and returned to the ATK solid rocket booster plant in Promontory, Utah. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Motorola Droid X Wallpaper (Public Domain)

iPad Wallpaper (Public Domain)

iPhone Wallpaper (Public Domain)

F/A-18C Hornet

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 10, 2010) An F/A-18C Hornet piloted by Cmdr. Gerald Hansen, the outgoing commanding officer of the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, launches flares after detaching from a formation at the conclusion of the in-flight change of command ceremony above the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Hansen was relieved by Cmdr. David Culpepper during the ceremony. George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft is conducting its summer tour helping to insure security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles Oki/Released)

Monday, September 13, 2010

USS George Washington (CVN 73) -- PUBLIC DOMAIN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 10, 2010) Sailors assigned to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 stand in formation on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as F/A-18 Hornet strike fighters from VFA-195 perform a fly-over during a change of command ceremony. Cmdr. David Culpepper relieved Cmdr. Gerald Hanson in the fly over of the ship. George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, is conducting a summer deployment in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam K. Thomas/Released)

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Field Artillery

Field Artillery batteries inside one of the Wash., D.C. defenses, 1861-64.

Friday, September 10, 2010

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 7, 2010) Steam from a catapult surrounds a flight deck director as he signals an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Seahawks of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 126 toward the catapult for launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting 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 Seaman Apprentice Tyler Caswell/Released)