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Culinary Specialist Seaman Tour'e Burt embraces his newborn child upon his return to Naval Station North Island.

Culinary Specialist Seaman Tour'e Burt embraces his newborn child upon...

CORONADO, Calif. (Nov. 25, 2008) Culinary Specialist Seaman Tour'e Burt embraces his newborn child upon his return to Naval Station North Island after a six-month deployment aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft car... More

Chief Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Michael Ousley embraces his daughter after the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) moors pier side at Naval Station North Island.

Chief Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Michael Ousley embraces his da...

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 08, 2008) Chief Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Michael Ousley embraces his daughter after the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) moors pier side at Naval Station North Island. Abra... More

The US Navy's (USN) newest Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS HALSEY (DDG 97) commissioned at Naval Station North Island (NSNI) during a ceremony marking the formal entrance of the guided missile destroyer into the fleet. The ship named after US Naval Academy graduate Fleet Admiral (ADM) William "Bull" Halsey Jr., who commanded South Pacific Force and South Pacific Area during World War II (WWII)

The US Navy's (USN) newest Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS HALSEY (D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DDG-96 Scene Camera Op... More

Vice Admiral Brent M. Bennitt, Commander, Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, provides welcoming remarks to ships from the Peoples Republic of China, during arrival honors at Naval Station North Island, San Diego, California. This marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. The destroyers HARBIN and ZHUHAI, and the supply ship NANCANG will moor next to the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64). The ships are expected to visit for five days

Vice Admiral Brent M. Bennitt, Commander, Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Marcus Myers Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Chinese American spectators cheer arriving Chinese ships at Naval Station North Island, San Diego, Calif. This marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. The Luhu Class Destroyer HARIBING (DDG 112), Luda II Class Destroyer, ZHUHAI (DDG 166), and a supply ship, the Fusu Class, NANYUN (AOR/AK 953) (Not shown) were among the contingent of Chinese vessels

Chinese American spectators cheer arriving Chinese ships at Naval Stat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Felix Garza Jr. Releas... More

The Chinese Luhu Class Destroyer, HARIBING (DDG 112), moored at Naval Station North Island, displays its ships colors and Friendship Lights while conducting a historical port visit to the San Diego area. This marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. The destroyer HARIBING, Luda II Class Destroyer, ZHUHAI (DDG 166), and a supply ship, the Fusu Class, NANYUN (AOR/AK 953), (ZHUHAI and NANYUN not shown) stopped at Naval Station, North Island, San Diego, California

The Chinese Luhu Class Destroyer, HARIBING (DDG 112), moored at Naval ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Felix Garza Jr. Releas... More

Two Chinese Peoples Liberation Navy Sailors enjoy reading newspapers during their visit to the port at Naval Station North Island, San Diego, California (CA)

Two Chinese Peoples Liberation Navy Sailors enjoy reading newspapers d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 970323-N-2619S-001 Sce... More

US Navy Vice Admiral Brent Bennitt (Left), Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific, and Chinese Vice Admiral Wang (Right), Commander of the Chinese South Sea Fleet, exchange goodbyes on the pier at Naval Station North Island, San Diego, California. This marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. The Luhu Class Destroyer HARIBING (DDG 112), Luda II Class Destroyer, ZHUHAI (DDG 166), and a supply ship, the Fusu Class, NANYUN (AOR/AK 953) (Chinese vessels not shown), stopped at Naval Station, North Island, San Diego, California. The next port of call for the Chinese contingent is Acapulco, Mexico

US Navy Vice Admiral Brent Bennitt (Left), Commander Naval Air Forces ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Steven Batiz Release S... More

Rear Adm. Barry Costello (center) Battle Group Commander, Capt. John W. Miller (left) Commanding Officer USS Constellation (CV 64), and Capt. Mark Fox, Carrier Air Wing Commander Two,  take questions from local media on the Naval Air Station pier.

Rear Adm. Barry Costello (center) Battle Group Commander, Capt. John W...

Naval Station North Island (Nov. 02, 2002) Rear Adm. Barry Costello (center) Battle Group Commander, Capt. John W. Miller (left) Commanding Officer USS Constellation (CV 64), and Capt. Mark Fox, Carrier Air Win... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) wave to loved ones during the ship's arrival at Naval Station North Island (NASNI), California (CA). The Navy's newest and most technologically advanced aircraft carrier completed a two month transit from Norfolk, Virginia (VA) under the command of USN Captain (CAPT) James A. Symonds

US Navy (USN) Sailors onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Katrina Beeler, Usn Re... More

 An anxious Sailor aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) waves to a loved one during the ship's arrival at Naval Station North Island, San Diego, Calif.

An anxious Sailor aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) waves to a loved ...

San Diego, Calif. (Jul. 23, 2004) An anxious Sailor aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) waves to a loved one during the ship's arrival at Naval Station North Island, San Diego, Calif. The Navys newest and most te... More

Sailors aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) wave to loved ones during the ship's arrival at Naval Station North Island, San Diego, Calif.

Sailors aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) wave to loved ones during th...

San Diego Calif. (Jul. 23, 2004) Sailors aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) wave to loved ones during the ship's arrival at Naval Station North Island, San Diego, Calif. The Navys newest and most technologically... More

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) approaches the first channel marker on her way into port at Naval Station North Island, San Diego.

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) approaches the ...

Pacific Ocean (Sep. 11, 2004) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) approaches the first channel marker on her way into port at Naval Station North Island, San Diego. Vinson is transiting to op... More

The Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Halsey (DDG 96) is commissioned at Naval Station North Island.

The Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Halsey (DDG 96) i...

San Diego, Calif. (Jul. 30, 2005) The Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Halsey (DDG 97) is commissioned at Naval Station North Island. The ceremony marked the formal entrance of the guided missil... More

Lt. Jerry Graven, a Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) officer, inspects cargo netting aboard the Nimitz- class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

Lt. Jerry Graven, a Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) officer, i...

Naval Station North Island (Jan. 10, 2006) Lt. Jerry Graven, a Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) officer, inspects cargo netting aboard the Nimitz- class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lin... More

 A Sailor attaches to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) meets his newborn son after a deployment aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

A Sailor attaches to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) meets his newborn s...

Naval Station North Island (Aug. 04, 2006) A Sailor attaches to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) meets his newborn son after a deployment aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). CVW-2... More

U.S. Navy LT. CMDR. Paul Crawford looks across San Diego Bay, Calif., on Sept. 11, 2006 from onboard his ship, the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). RONALD REAGAN is currently pier-side at Naval Station North Island performing routine maintenance in preparation for upcoming carrier qualifications. In the background is an American flag flying at half-mast to commemorate the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications SPECIALIST 3rd Class (SW) Marc Rockwell-Pate) (Released)

U.S. Navy LT. CMDR. Paul Crawford looks across San Diego Bay, Calif., ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Marc Rockwell-Pate, USN Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

The U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) transits San Diego, Calif., bay on Jan. 27, 2007.  The REAGAN and attached ships of the REAGAN Carrier Strike Group surge deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations from Naval Station North Island.  (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Aaron Burden) (Released)

The U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) Scene Camera Oper... More

The U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) transits San Diego, Calif., bay on Jan. 27, 2007.  The REAGAN and attached ships of the REAGAN Carrier Strike Group surge deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations from Naval Station North Island.  (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Aaron Burden) (Released)

The U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: Calif. Country: United States Scene Major Command Shown: USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Aaron Burden, US... More

Local news media interview a U.S. Navy Sailor and his family in the early morning hours at Naval Station North Island, as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) prepares for deployment from San Diego, Calif., on Jan. 27, 2007.  (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Kathleen Gorby) (Released)

Local news media interview a U.S. Navy Sailor and his family in the ea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) Scene Camera Oper... More

U.S. Navy Local San Diego, Calif., news media interview the Commanding Officer (CO) of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), CAPT. Terry B. Kraft, on the morning of the ship's scheduled departure on a surge deployment, Jan. 27, 2007.  The RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) and attached ships of the REAGAN Carrier Strike Group (CSG) surge deployed to the 7th Fleet Area of Operations from Naval Station North Island.  (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Christopher Blachly) (Released)

U.S. Navy Local San Diego, Calif., news media interview the Commanding...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) Scene Camera Oper... More

The U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) transits San Diego, Calif., bay on Jan. 27, 2007.  The REAGAN and attached ships of the REAGAN Carrier Strike Group surge deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations from Naval Station North Island.  (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Aaron Burden) (Released)

The U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) Scene Camera Oper... More

In he early morning hours on board Naval Station North Island, a Sailor embraces his spouse before boarding the Nimitz-class aircraft USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) for deployment.

In he early morning hours on board Naval Station North Island, a Sailo...

San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2007) In he early morning hours on board Naval Station North Island, a Sailor embraces his spouse before boarding the Nimitz-class aircraft USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) for deployment.... More

A U.S. Navy Sailor embraces a loved one during the early morning hours before boarding the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) for deployment at San Diego, on Jan. 27, 2007.  The REAGAN and attached ships of the REAGAN Carrier Strike Group (CSG) surge deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations from Naval Station North Island.  (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Dominique M. Lasco) (Released)

A U.S. Navy Sailor embraces a loved one during the early morning hours...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) Scene Camera Oper... More

Local news media interview a Sailor and his family in the early morning hours aboard Naval Station North Island, as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan prepares for deployment.

Local news media interview a Sailor and his family in the early mornin...

San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2007) Local news media interview a Sailor and his family in the early morning hours aboard Naval Station North Island, as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan prepares... More

At Naval Station North Island, a plane captain from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 85 launches an MH-60S Seahawk to conduct operations in support of the California Department of Forestry's efforts in combating the San Diego wildfires.

At Naval Station North Island, a plane captain from Helicopter Sea Com...

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 22, 2007) At Naval Station North Island, a plane captain launches an MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 85 to conduct operations in support of the California Department of ... More

Storekeeper Seaman Cristina Aaraosflores moves her belongings from her barracks room at Naval Station North Island to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) to give evacuees from San Diego County a place to stay.

Storekeeper Seaman Cristina Aaraosflores moves her belongings from her...

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 23, 2007) Storekeeper Seaman Cristina Aaraosflores moves her belongings from her barracks room at Naval Station North Island to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) to give evacuees from San Diego County ... More

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Amanda Beaver, of St. Louis, moves her belongings from her barracks room at Naval Station North Island to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) to give evacuees from San Diego County a place to stay.

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Amanda Beaver, of St. Louis, moves her ...

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 23, 2007) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Amanda Beaver, of St. Louis, moves her belongings from her barracks room at Naval Station North Island to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) to give evacuees fro... More

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class David Scott, from Stanwood, Wash. assigned to the

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class David Scott, from Stanwood...

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 08, 2008) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class David Scott, from Stanwood, Wash. assigned to the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 2, is kissed by his wife after... More

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Ross Stowers, from Grove City, Ohio, reunites with his with and daughter after the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) moors pier side at Naval Station North Island.

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Ross Stowers, from Grove Cit...

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 08, 2008) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Ross Stowers, from Grove City, Ohio, reunites with his wife and daughter after the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) moors pier si... More

Master Chief Bret Joel, command master chief of the

Master Chief Bret Joel, command master chief of the

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 08, 2008) Master Chief Bret Joel, command master chief of the "Vigilantes" of strike Fighter Squadron (VFA-151), embraces his son after the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) moors pi... More

USS John C. Stennis Arrives in San Diego

USS John C. Stennis Arrives in San Diego

Seaman Julio Bermeo, boatswain's mate, left, from Los Angeles, and Seaman Jack Fay, from New Orleans, secure a mooring line to the capstan on the fantail as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis... More

USS Coronado arrival, US Navy Photo

USS Coronado arrival, US Navy Photo

The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) transits the San Diego Bay en route to its new homeport. Coronado is the third U.S. Navy chip to bear the name of the "Crown City" and is the second littoral combat... More

VRC-30 Greyhound takeoff

VRC-30 Greyhound takeoff

The guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) returns to its homeport of San Diego, after completing its maiden deployment. Spruance and its crew of 260 left on its maiden deployment in October, in suppor... More

A sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS

A sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS

A sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) greets his family during a homecoming celebration at Naval Base San Diego. Spruance and its crew of 260 left on its maiden deployment in ... More

The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) moors at Naval Station North Island.

The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) moors at Naval Station N...

SAN DIEGO (Jun. 04, 2015) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) moors at Naval Station North Island. The Carl Vinson Strike Group returns from a nearly 10-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet ... More

160917-N-NS216-064 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief

160917-N-NS216-064 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief

160917-N-NS216-064 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief (Select) Damage Controlman Jesse Hernandez, attached to Navy Operational Support Center San Diego, from Vista, California, listens to the Chief Petty Office... More

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) is moored pier side at Naval Station North Island.

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) is moored pier si...

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 06, 2016) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) is moored pier side at Naval Station North Island. Theodore Roosevelt is currently moored and home ported in San Diego undergoing a... More

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) begin the running portion of the spring 2019 physical readiness test at Naval Station North Island.

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 7...

SAN DIEGO (Apr. 24, 2019) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) begin the running portion of the spring 2019 physical readiness test at Naval Station North Island. Theodore Ro... More

A sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS

A sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS

A sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) greets his wife during a homecoming celebration at Naval Base San Diego. Spruance and its crew of 260 left on its maiden deployment in Oc... More

160917-N-NS216-071 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief

160917-N-NS216-071 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief

160917-N-NS216-071 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief Petty Officer Selectees from various San Diego based commands and their mentors stand during the FY-17 Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony for Class 123, h... More

A sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS

A sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS

A sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) embraces his girlfriend during a homecoming celebration at Naval Base San Diego. Spruance and its crew of 260 left on its maiden deploym... More

60917-N-NS216-089 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief

60917-N-NS216-089 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief

60917-N-NS216-089 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief Petty Officer Selectees from various San Diego based commands and their mentors stand during the FY-17 Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony for Class 123, he... More

A sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS

A sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS

A sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) holds his son during a homecoming celebration at Naval Base San Diego. Spruance and its crew of 260 left on its maiden deployment in Oct... More

160917-N-NS216-132 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief

160917-N-NS216-132 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief

160917-N-NS216-132 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief Information Systems Technician Janice Kook, attached to Navy Operational Support Center San Diego, from Fairfax, Virginia, is congratulated by her mentor af... More

A sailor assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS

A sailor assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS

A sailor assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) holds his daughter during a homecoming celebration at Naval Base San Diego. Spruance and its crew of 260 left on its maiden deployment i... More

160917-N-NS216-155 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief

160917-N-NS216-155 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief

160917-N-NS216-155 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief Information Systems Technician Janice Kook, attached to Navy Operational Support Center San Diego, from Fairfax, Virginia, stands with fellow Chief Petty Of... More

A sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS

A sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS

A sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) embraces his daughter during a homecoming celebration at Naval Base San Diego. Spruance and its crew of 260 left on its maiden deployment... More

160917-N-NS216-381 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Newly

160917-N-NS216-381 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Newly

160917-N-NS216-381 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Newly pinned Chief Petty Officers from various San Diego based commands are given a round of applause at the conclusion of the FY-17 Chief Petty Officer Pinning C... More

The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52)

The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52)

The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) transits the San Diego Bay. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher Farrington/Released)

A German Air Force maintainer performs pre-flight checks

A German Air Force maintainer performs pre-flight checks

A German Air Force maintainer performs pre-flight checks on a German Air Force CH-53GS helicopter during Angel Thunder 2015 at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., during Angel Thunder 2015 June 7, 2015. An... More

A German Air Force CH-53GS sits the flightline before

A German Air Force CH-53GS sits the flightline before

A German Air Force CH-53GS sits the flightline before being refueled at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., during Angel Thunder 2015, June 7, 2015. Angel Thunder is the world’s largest personnel recovery ... More

A German Air Force aerial gunner looks out the gunner

A German Air Force aerial gunner looks out the gunner

A German Air Force aerial gunner looks out the gunner window of German Air Force CH-53GS helicopter while flying over Southern California during Angel Thunder 2015, June 7, 2015. Angel Thunder is the world’s l... More

A German Air Force pararescueman prepares his gear

A German Air Force pararescueman prepares his gear

A German Air Force pararescueman prepares his gear while flying over Southern California in a German Air Force CH-53GS helicopter during Angel Thunder 2015, June 7, 2015. Angel Thunder is the world’s largest p... More

German Air Force pararescuemen sit aboard a German

German Air Force pararescuemen sit aboard a German

German Air Force pararescuemen sit aboard a German Air Force CH-53GS helicopter while flying over Southern California during Angel Thunder 2015, June 7, 2015. Angel Thunder is the world’s largest personnel rec... More

German Air Force pararescuemen prepare their gear while

German Air Force pararescuemen prepare their gear while

German Air Force pararescuemen prepare their gear while flying over Southern California in a German Air Force CH-53GS helicopter during Angel Thunder 2015 June 7, 2015. Angel Thunder is the world’s largest per... More

German Air Force pararescuemen prepare their gear while

German Air Force pararescuemen prepare their gear while

German Air Force pararescuemen prepare their gear while flying over Southern California in a German Air Force CH-53GS helicopter during Angel Thunder 2015, June 7, 2015. The objective of Angel Thunder is to tr... More

A German Air Force CH-53GS waits to be refueled at

A German Air Force CH-53GS waits to be refueled at

A German Air Force CH-53GS waits to be refueled at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., during Angel Thunder 2015, June 7, 2015. Angel Thunder is the world’s largest personnel recovery exercise. D-M hosted... More

A German Air Force CH-53GS waits to be refueled at

A German Air Force CH-53GS waits to be refueled at

A German Air Force CH-53GS waits to be refueled at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., during Angel Thunder 2015, June 7, 2015. Angel Thunder is hosted by the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force ... More

A German Air Force CH-53GS waits to be refueled at

A German Air Force CH-53GS waits to be refueled at

A German Air Force CH-53GS waits to be refueled at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., during Angel Thunder 2015, June 7, 2015. Angel Thunder is hosted by the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force ... More

The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52)

The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52)

The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) transits the San Diego Bay. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher Farrington/Released)

A German Air Force CH-53GS waits to be refueled at

A German Air Force CH-53GS waits to be refueled at

A German Air Force CH-53GS waits to be refueled at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., during Angel Thunder 2015, June 7, 2015. Angel Thunder is the world’s largest personnel recovery exercise. D-M hosted ... More

160917-N-NS216-381 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Newly

160917-N-NS216-381 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Newly

160917-N-NS216-381 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Newly pinned Chief Petty Officers from various San Diego based commands are given a round of applause at the conclusion of the FY-17 Chief Petty Officer Pinning C... More

60917-N-NS216-089 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief

60917-N-NS216-089 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief

60917-N-NS216-089 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief Petty Officer Selectees from various San Diego based commands and their mentors stand during the FY-17 Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony for Class 123, he... More

160917-N-NS216-064 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief

160917-N-NS216-064 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief

160917-N-NS216-064 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief (Select) Damage Controlman Jesse Hernandez, attached to Navy Operational Support Center San Diego, from Vista, California, listens to the Chief Petty Office... More

160917-N-NS216-132 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief

160917-N-NS216-132 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief

160917-N-NS216-132 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief Information Systems Technician Janice Kook, attached to Navy Operational Support Center San Diego, from Fairfax, Virginia, is congratulated by her mentor af... More

160917-N-NS216-155 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief

160917-N-NS216-155 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief

160917-N-NS216-155 SAN DIEGO – (Sept. 17, 2016) Chief Information Systems Technician Janice Kook, attached to Navy Operational Support Center San Diego, from Fairfax, Virginia, stands with fellow Chief Petty Of... More