PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (Aug. 31, 2010) - Royal Australian Navy Sailors render honors as distinguished visitors depart the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Tobruk (L50) after a tour and media engagement. The Tobruk, along with a contingent of 64 Sailors and non-governmental organization members from the USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), is conducting the final leg of Pacific Partnership 2010, the fifth in a series of annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance endeavors aimed to strengthen regional partnerships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eddie Harrison)

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PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (Aug. 31, 2010) - Papua New Guinea Defence Force members prepare to embark aboard the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Tobruk (L50) as the ship is in route to Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, for the final leg of Pacific Partnership 2010. The Tobruk, along with a contingent of 64 Sailors and non-governmental organization members from the USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), is conducting the final leg of Pacific Partnership 2010, the fifth in a series of annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance endeavors aimed to strengthen regional partnerships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eddie Harrison)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (August 31, 2010) – The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West joins USS Lassen’s Chief’s Mess for a photo in front of the 5-inch gun mount aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer. USS Lassen (DDG 82) is assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15 and is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Information Systems Technician 1st Class Benjamin Wooldridge)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (August 31, 2010) – Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West and Quarter Master Seaman Melissa A. Sequeira cut the MCPON’s welcome aboard cake on the mess decks of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82). Lassen is assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15 and is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. (Photo by Information Systems Technician 1st Class Benjamin Wooldridge)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (August 31, 2010) – Sailors assigned to repair locker 5 prepare to combat a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington, the Navy’s only full time forward-deployed aircraft carrier, is currently underway helping to ensure security and stability in the Western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles Oki)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 31, 2010) - U.S.7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Sailors off-load weapons and ammunition onto a barge as the ship prepares to moor at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Blue Ridge is returning from summer deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class Fidel C. Hart)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2010) - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Shannon Jackson gives training during a chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) attack drill aboard U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danile Viramontes)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2010) - Sailors in damage control central don MCU-2P gas masks during a chemical, biological and radiological attack drill aboard U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). The MCU-2P gas mask filters and protects Sailors against the inhalation of harmful chemical, biological and radiological agents. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (August 30, 2010) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Sailors conduct no load tests on one of the four catapults aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). No load tests are conducted before each launch to ensure adequate steam pressure is available to propel aircraft into the air. George Washington, the Navy’s only full time forward-deployed aircraft carrier is currently underway helping to ensure security and stability in the Western Pacific Ocean. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David A. Cox)

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CAMP FUJI, Japan (Aug. 30, 2010) – Yokosuka area chief petty officer (CPO) selectees march in formation at Camp Fuji’s confidence course to observe morning colors. The chiefs-in-training were joined by local divisional officers and the Far East CPO Mess for a day of esprit de corps, trust and teamwork building exercises. (U.S. Navy Photo By Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Mike Raney)

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