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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan D. Peek, an aerial observer with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, Marine Air Ground Task Force 8 (MAGTF) conducts pre-operation flight checks on a M2 .50 caliber machine gun before beginning a close air support drill during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan D. Peek, an aerial observer with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, Marine Air Ground Task Force 8 (MAGTF) observes an AH-1 Cobra landing after completion of a close air support drill during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

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A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1 Cobra with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, Marine Air Ground Task Force 8 (MAGTF) flies for a close air support drill during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dustin S. Miller, Crew Chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, Marine Air Ground Task Force 8 (MAGTF) searches for a potential target from a UH-1Y Huey Helicopter while conducting a close air support drill during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan D. Peek, an aerial observer, with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, Marine Air Ground Task Force 8 (MAGTF) fires a M2 .50 Caliber Machine gun at a target from a UH-1Y Huey Helicopter while conducting a close air support drill during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

 

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A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircrew members from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron responds to an alert scramble notification at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 4, 2017. The 493rd EFS pilots routinely track, intercept and interrogate aircraft operating in Baltic airspace who are non-responsive to local air-traffic controlled communication or operating without an official flight plan. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircrew member from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron responds to an alert scramble notification at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 4, 2017.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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An alert ready F-15C Eagle from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron respond to an alert scramble notification at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 4, 2017. The F-15C is uniquely suited for the Baltic Air Policing mission with its capability to detect, acquire, track and intercept opposing aircraft while operating in friendly or rival-controlled airspace at distances beyond visual range down to close range, and at altitudes down to treetop level. (U.S. Air Force photos/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

 

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ORANGE, Texas (Sept. 1, 2017) Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, rescue infant child from the flood caused by Hurricane Harvey in Orange, Texas. Marine Forces Reserve is posturing ground, air and logistical assets in order to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency, state and local response efforts due to Hurricane Harvey. The Marine Corps Reserve is America's expeditionary total force in readiness whether on the battlefield or during national emergencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Ferro/Released)

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ARCTIC CIRCLE (Sept. 2, 2017) Sailors prepare to remove chocks and chains from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Grandmasters" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, Det. 1, during flight operations on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), Sept. 2, 2017. Oscar Austin is on a routine deployment supporting U.S. national security interests in Europe, and increasing theater security cooperation and forward naval presence in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan U. Kledzik/Released)

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LACLAND, Texas (Aug. 31, 2017) MH-53E Sea Dragon pilots with Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 perform pre-flight checks at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, for Hurricane Harvey relief missions. The unit flew in from Key West, Fla., and has already supported several logistics missions for Federal Emergency Management Agency transporting food, water and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ismael Ortega/Released)

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ARCTIC CIRCLE (Sept. 5, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) transits the Arctic Circle Sept. 5, 2017. Oscar Austin is on a routine deployment supporting U.S. national security interests in Europe, and increasing theater security cooperation and forward naval presence in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan U. Kledzik/Released)

 

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On March 1972 I arrived aboard USS John F Kennedy which had just arrived in Rhodes. That was my first port on my first deployment. Oh so long ago in a Navy far, far away...

RHODES, Greece (Sept. 2, 2017) Greek tugboats assist the Harper Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) away from the pier as the ship gets underway Sept. 2, 2017. Carter Hall is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darren M. Moore/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2017) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Timothy Cox, assigned to the Night Dippers of helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, performs a simulated rescue while on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter. HSC-5 is attached to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) while she is underway conducting training after successful completion of carrier incremental availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Clint Davis/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 4, 2017) Amphibious assault vehicles assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) exit the ship's well deck during exercise Alligator Dagger. Alligator Dagger is a dedicated, unilateral combat rehearsal led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, in which combined Navy and Marine Corps units of the America Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th MEU are to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities that are available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin A. Schoenberger/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 3, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jonathan Giguere signals to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 on the flight deck of the dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51). Oak Hill is underway in preparation to assist with humanitarian relief efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica L. Dowell/Released)

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NORWEGIAN SEA (Sept. 4, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) transits the Norwegian Sea, Sept. 4, 2017. James E. Williams, home-ported in Norfolk, Va. is on a routine deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Colbey Livingston/Released)

 

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Things I remember about the '71-'72 MED cruise on the JFK....

I got there on March 24th 1972 the ship was in Rhodes Greece. A great port. I did miss port calls at Naples, Thessalonika & Corfu Greece..

We hit a lot of ports in the MED.
Rhodes, Athens (twice), Izmir, Genoa, Cannes, Malaga, Palma(4 times), Barcelona. Some place named La Madaleana in Sardina. We also anchored with no liberty at Naples, Souda Bay Crete & somewhere in Sicily..

I remember the "gut"(bar/ladies of the evening district) in Palma was off limits but that never stopped me or anyone else.

Barcelona had two guts.

Athens had road-runners..

We got extended on our cruise about three times..First time the America was sent to Vietnam. Then the Saratoga was sent to Vietnam. Then there was a major fire on the Forrestal, what else, in port in Norfolk...Finally the Forrestal relieved us in September. Then they sent us on a short stint to the North Atlantic to be a part of Strong Express. We were supposed to stop in Scotland. There was a vote. The skipper said it was a tie and he cast the deciding vote and we headed back to Norfolk.

The ship was super clean. Cleanest I ever served on.

On the aft mess decks the JFK had ice cream parlor. the only one on any ship I served aboard.

The mess decks were always open. In the lag time when aft was closed the foward mess deck was open and vice versa.

I remember the radio station DJ on night check kept playing Bob Dillion tunes. I could not stand that DJ. Can't stand Dillion. Sings like a cat is being strangled. One night a buch of mates went up to the movie studio and threatened the DJ over his love of Dillion. The Dillion music ceased.

The very first day the ship went to sea when I was on board an H-2 SeaSprite helo crashed and I saw that because I was on vultures row. They called man overboard and I did not know what to do. ..So I headed to my work center..Good move.

Movies were shown in the crews lounge almost nightly.

We had the only shop on the ship with red tile. Ordies ya' know!

Non-rates had to wear uniforms in Spanish ports the first day or two.

In Barcelona there was some big soccer game between Russia and Scotland..I never saw so many drunks in my life.

I took a bus from Malaga to Tormlinias and on the way back the bus nearly crashed..more than once. The bus driver was nutso.

We went to Cannes France and it rained every day.

Liberty was very liberal on the JFK. But many times when when you went on liberty you better have a fresh haircut.

On the JFK you could not wear jeans or t-shirts on liberty. Your shirt had to have a collar.

We had a lot of visitors in port. A lot.

The JFK was the only ship I was ever on that always had fresh milk. I think because we were frequently in port.

The only time the B'sun whistle was blown is if the CO had something to say.

I flew off the ship the day before we got back to Norfolk to go on emergency leave.

The ship finally got back to pier 12 at NOB in Norfolk on October the 6th 1972. I made 6 and a half months of a 10 month and one week MED cruise.

The cruise book sucked. Big time. I still have it in pristine condition. Not a single color picture and it's full of mistakes. I think a blind monkey with a pencil edited it..

Back in the day. On the JFK..the Big John!.

 

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24 March 1972 day started early for me. I flew in a C-130 from Rota SP to Naples Italy. Then on to Sigonella Italy. Next and last stop Rhodes Greece. We had started out at about 06:30am by the time we got to Rhodes it was about 2100 or so. we took a harrowing bus ride in a Mercedes Benz bus down to fleet landing. Like I stated we had to take a liberty launch out to the JFK. The ship looked so massive. She was all lit up. Impressive..most impressive...my boot camp butt was wondering how I would ever find my way around the ship. The liberty launch tied up at deck house 4..on the fantail. I wrestled my gear to the afterbrow and reported aboard. We were taken through the Jet shop into the hangar. The hangar deck was empty. All the aircraft were neatly spotted on the flight deck. All of us ships company non-rates were assigned immediately to mess cook division aka S-2M. Since it was Friday night we did not have to check in until Monday. That was the very liberal 1972 USN.

 

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BOSTON (Sept. 6, 2017) USS Constitution sits moored pier side at Boston Navy Shipyard in Boston, Mass. Constitution is on the final stages of its two-and-a-half-year long restoration period. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Casey Scoular/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 6, 2017) Sailors(?) assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) launch the RQ-21A Blackjack unmanned aerial aircraft aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during Alligator Dagger 2017. Alligator Dagger is a dedicated, unilateral combat rehearsal led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, in which combined Navy and Marine Corps units of the America Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities that are available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin A. Schoenberger/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 6, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier piloted by Italian marine corps Capt. Daniele Calvi, assigned to the Grubaer Italian Naval Squadron, lands on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan and its amphibious ready group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Evan Thompson/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 3, 2017) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), and Sailors unload MV-22B Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sep. 3, 2017. Approximately 690 Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship as part of prudent measures in anticipation of future tasking to support Hurricane Irma relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis C.

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2017) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) board an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for a scheduled departure to Djibouti in support of exercise Alligator Dagger 2017. Alligator Dagger is a dedicated, unilateral combat rehearsal led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, in which combined Navy and Marine Corps units of the America Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities that are available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Chad Swysgood/Released)

 

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2017) Sailors prepare an F-35C Lightning II assigned to the "Grim Reapers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA 101) to launch on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting training after its successful completion of carrier incremental availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josue Escobosa/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 7, 2017) Marines assigned to the combat cargo department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) secure a portable diesel generator to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) for transport to troops assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) in Djibouti in support of exercise Alligator Dagger 2017. Alligator Dagger is a dedicated, unilateral combat rehearsal led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, in which combined Navy and Marine Corps units of the America Amphibious Ready Group and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) are to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities that are available to the U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexander A. Ventura II/Released)

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NORFOLK (Sept. 7, 2017) A landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in preparation for potential humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. Iwo Jima is preparing to conduct operations off the southern coast of the United States in support of U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) tasking. Iwo Jima brings diverse capabilities and is positioned in the region in order to respond. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joe J. Cardona Gonzalez/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 4, 2017) The Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2) transits the Arabian Gulf. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lucas T. Hans/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 2, 2017) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Abraham Garcia loads Mark 45 5-inch ammunition aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70). Lake Erie is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lucas T. Hans/Released)

 

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CARIBBEAN SEA (Sept. 6, 2017) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Mary Ann Cochon stands watch on the bridge of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is conducting operations off the southern coast of the United States in support of U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) tasking. The DoD is supporting FEMA, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Taylor King/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 8, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) departs Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Ryo Isobe/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sep. 2, 2017) Sailors prepare to secure an AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-surface missile after removing it from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Wolf Pack" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83). Howard is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserving freedom of navigation and maintaining the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Preston/Released)

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CARIBBEAN SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Sailors attached to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) load evacuees onto an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 (HSC-22), as part of first response efforts to the U.S. Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricane Irma. The DoD is supporting FEMA, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Levingston Lewis/Released)

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BANGOR, Wash. (Sept. 5, 2017) Chief Electronics Technician Matthew Goodwin, assigned to the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731), is welcomed home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor by his family following the boat's routine strategic deterrent patrol. Alabama is one of eight ballistic-missile submarines stationed at the base providing the most survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)

 

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Thanks BZ!! there are many, many photos like that on navy.mil...

From November 2012...The "Big E" is home!!..for the last time..


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NORFOLK (Nov. 4, 2012) Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Darryl Burton kisses his wife as one of the first Sailors off the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The first kiss is won in a raffle done for family members waiting for loved ones to come home. Enterprise's return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final homecoming of her 51 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alice C. Hall/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 4, 2012) Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Darryl Burton kisses his newborn daughter during a homecoming celebration for the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise's return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final homecoming of her 51 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rafael Martie/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 4, 2012) A Sailor hugs his children during a homecoming celebration for the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise's return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final homecoming of her 51 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rafael Martie/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 4, 2012) Petty Officer 2nd Class Zachary Lindgren kisses his girlfriend during a homecoming celebration for the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise's return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final homecoming of her 51 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rafael Martie/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 4, 2012) Aviation Ordnance Airman Erick Skoglund, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, meets his wife and son on the pier after completing an eight-month deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise's return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final homecoming of her 51 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alice C. Hall/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 4, 2012) Seaman Luis Davila greets his son during a homecoming celebration for the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise's return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final homecoming of her 51 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rafael Martie/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 3, 2012) Lt. Adam Jackson, assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, is greeted by his girlfriend at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana following a deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Antonio P. Turretto Ramos/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 3, 2012) Lt. Andrew Wendth, assigned to the Screwtops of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123, embraces his wife during the squadron's homecoming ceremony after completing a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ernest R. Scott/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 3, 2012) Lt. Connor McMurray, assigned to the Screwtops of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123, is greeted by his daughters during the squadron's homecoming ceremony after completing a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ernest R. Scott/Released)

 

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NORFOLK (Nov. 8, 2013) Yeoman 2nd Class Richard Frye meets his wife and new baby while in the background another new father, Gas Turbine Specialist (Electronic) Bonnie Hollings, is greeted by his family during a homecoming celebration for the guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52). Barry returned to Naval Station Norfolk after completing a nine-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Lauren M. Gaidry/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Nov. 7, 2013) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Robert Mccarty, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, is welcomed by his family during his detachment's homecoming at Naval Air Station North Island after a deployment as part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jose Jaen/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 8, 2013) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Marcus Harris meets his daughter for the first time during a homecoming celebration for the guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52).(U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Lauren M. Gaidry/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 07, 2013) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Steinnagel, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), kisses his wife after completing the ship's deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Shelby Tucker/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 07, 2013) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Curtis Johnson, assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), holds his child for the first time after completing the ship's deployment. San Antonio returned to Naval Station Norfolk after an eight-month deployment as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Shelby Tucker/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 7, 2013) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Reynaldo Maldonado holds his newborn daughter for the first time during a homecoming celebration for the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) at Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rafael Martie/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 7, 2013) Machinist's Mate 1st Class Paul Whitcomb holds his newborn daughter for the first time during a homecoming celebration for the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) at Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rafael Martie/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 7, 2013) Electricians Mate 2nd Class Joe Gerolmo holds his daughter for the first time during a homecoming celebration for the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) at Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rafael Martie/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 7, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Matthew Alger holds his daughter for the first time after arriving at Naval Station Norfolk aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Edward Guttierrez III/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 7, 2013) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Joe Gerolmo greets his wife and daughter after returning to Naval Station Norfolk aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Edward Guttierrez III/Released)

 

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SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) A Sailor enjoys his first kiss as the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) returns to its homeport at Naval Air Station North Island. Carl Vinson and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 completed a deployment to the U.S. 5th and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob G. Kaucher/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jesse Ibarra, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), greets his wife during a homecoming celebration at Naval Base San Diego. Carl Vinson Strike Group returns from a nearly 10-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stacy M. Atkins Ricks/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 4, 2015) A pilot assigned to the Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 is greeted by his family during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. The Sunliners returned to Oceana after a nearly 10-month deployment as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alysia R. Hernandez/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 4, 2015) Cmdr. Brett Dresden, the commanding officer of the Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, is greeted by his son during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alysia R. Hernandez/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Michael Iverson greets his family during a homecoming ceremony for the guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101). Carl Vinson Strike Group returns from a nearly 10-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Karolina A. Oseguera/Released)

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NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND (June 3, 2015) Lt. Cmdr. Trevor Hermann, assigned to Fleet Logistic Support Squadron (VRC) 30, hugs his family members during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station North Island after returning from a 10-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th area of operations. VRC-30 is part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 embarked with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lacordrick Wilson/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) A Sailor assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) meets his newborn son for the first time. Carl Vinson Strike Group returns from a nearly 10-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Kirsop/Released)

 

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Beautiful ship

^^ That last one is a beautiful image!

Always good to see military personnel reunited with their loved ones, warms the heart

 

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I agree ^^^

I noticed when I signed on today that there were 167 visitors to this forum...not robots....that is great! How about some of you folks signing up and making a comment or two or three?! It 100% FREE!.

 

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How about some US Coast Guard photos? Here ya' go!

Coast Guard personnel pre-stage aircraft and make final checks at Aviation Training Center Mobile, Ala., Sept. 10, 2017, in preparation for Hurricane Irma response operations. Coast Guard photos by Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick Kelley.

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09.11.2001



These three ships have been named for the tragic events of 09.11.2011..
New York, Arlington & Somerset....each ship is named after the county in which that fatal day occurred.

The ships are San Antonio Class LPDs.

The amphibious transport dock ship Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21) navigates off the coast of Long Island prior to her arrival in New York City.
Date 1 November 2009

The bow of New York is made from steel salvaged from the World Trade Center.

 

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New York, New York (Sep. 19, 2001) -- "Ground Zero" at the World Trade Center disaster. U.S. Navy photos by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Aaron Peterson. (RELEASED)

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New York, N.Y. (Sept. 14, 2001) -- Rescue workers conduct search and rescue attempts, descending deep into the rubble of the World Trade Center. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jim Watson. (RELEASED)

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Arlington, Virginia (Sept. 11, 2001) -- Medical personnel and volunteers work the first medical triage area set up outside the Pentagon after a hijacked commercial airliner crashed into the southwest corner of the building. U.S. Navy Photo by Journalist 1st Class Mark D. Faram (Released)

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Arlington, Virginia (Sept. 11, 2001) -- A 200-foot gash exposes interior sections of the Pentagon following a suspected terrorist crash of a commercial airliner into the southwest corner of the building. Part of the building has collapsed meanwhile firefighters continue to battle the flames and look for survivors. An exact number of casualties are unknown. The building was evacuated, as were the federal buildings in the Capitol area, including the White House. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographers Mate 2nd Class Bob Houlihan (RELEASED)

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Arlington, Va. (Sep. 11, 2001) -- Wreckage from the hijacked American Airlines FLT 77 sits on the west lawn of the Pentagon minutes after terrorists crashed the aircraft into southwest corner of the building. The Boeing 757 was bound for Los Angeles with 58 passengers and 6 crew. All aboard the aircraft were killed, along with 125 people in the Pentagon. U.S. Navy Photo by Journalist 1st Class Mark D. Faram. (RELEASED)

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Arlington, Va. (Sept. 12, 2001) - A huge American flag is visible on the side of the Pentagon following the Sep. 11 terrorist attack in which a hijacked commercial airliner was crashed into the southwest corner of the building. American Airlines FLT 77 was bound for Los Angeles from Washington Dulles with 58 passengers and 6 crew. All aboard the aircraft were killed, along with 125 people in the Pentagon. U.S. Navy Photo by Cmdr. W. Scott Gureck (RELEASED)

 

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USS George H W Bush (CVN 77) in the background.

NORFOLK (Sept. 8,2017) Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate Christopher Chatterton and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Timothy Butler look on as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) pulls out of port. Abraham Lincoln is underway to be in position to provide humanitarian relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma in support of federal, state, and local authorities if requested. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Smith/Released)

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NORFOLK (Sept. 8,2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Nicolas Hawkins taxis an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway to be in position to provide humanitarian relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma in support of federal, state, and local authorities if requested. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Smith/ Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 8, 2017) Lt. j.g. Ryan De Franco pilots an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Chargers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14. John C. Stennis is underway conducting carrier qualifications and training for future operations after completing flight deck certification. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jake Greenberg/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 10, 2017) Marines load ordnance onto an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Death Rattlers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Arabian Gulf. Nimitz is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in the region, the ship and its carrier strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Leon Wong/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 10, 2017) CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopters assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 and MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 are stowed in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during preparations for potential humanitarian assistance efforts. The preparations ensure Iwo Jima is ready to respond to any requests to bolster Northern Command's support of Federal Emergency Management Agency's assistance to federal, state and local authorities' ongoing relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Lehman/Released)

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A Nimitz class CVN can convert 400,000 gallons(1,514,164.80 liters) of sea water into fresh water every 24 hours.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2017) Sailors aboard the Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) fill containers with water in preparation to support those affected by Hurricane Irma. The Department of Defense is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Boatswain's Mate Equipment 2nd Class Lauren D. Smith/ Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 10, 2017) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Chey O'Brien plays taps during a burial at sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is underway conducting carrier qualifications and training for future operations after completing its flight deck certification. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole C. Pielop/Released)

 

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2017) Sailors prepare water containers on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) for delivery to people affected by Hurricane Irma. Abraham Lincoln is underway to be in position to provide humanitarian relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma in support of federal, state, and local authorities if requested. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josue Escobosa/Released)

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CARIBBEAN SEA (Sept. 11, 2017) A landing craft utility prepares to depart the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to deliver equipment and supplies to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Kearsarge and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) are assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaitlyn E. Eads/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Nightdippers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Department of Defense is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josue Escobosa/Released)

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WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Sept. 11, 2017) Operations Specialist 1st Class Evangelina Newton places a wine glass on the POW/MIA table during a Patriot Day, POW/MIA observance in the forecastle of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan held the observance to mark the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force, which protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eduardo Otero/Released)

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WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Sept. 11, 2017) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jessica Hancock sings the national anthem during a Patriot Day, POW/MIA observance in the forecastle of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan held the observance to mark the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force, which protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eduardo Otero/Released)