YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 30, 2012) - Seaman Melvin Rodas, assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), sands a coat of primer on the ship's midship topside overhang in preparation for a coat of paint, in order to prevent corrosion. Mustin is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and operates in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Amanda S. Kitchner)
YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 30, 2012) - Boatswain's Mate Seaman Nikita Mayo, assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), applies paint to the casing of a torpedo tube to prevent corrosion. Mustin is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and operates in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Amanda S. Kitchner)
YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 30, 2012) - Fire Controlman 2nd Class Allenrachelle Fontenot, assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), scrubs the main deck to prevent corrosion. Mustin is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and operates in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Amanda S. Kitchner)
SAPPORO, Japan (July 29, 2012) - F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 and EA-18G Growlers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 perform a fly-by in formation as part of the 26th Sapporo Air Show. Both squadrons are deployed to Japan in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth G. Takada)
SAPPORO, Japan (July 29, 2012) - Spectators look on as F/A-18E Super Hornets of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 and EA-18G Growlers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 approach in formation at the 26th Sapporo Air Show. Both squadrons are deployed to Japan in support of U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth G. Takada)
SAPPORO, Japan (July 29, 2012) - A P-3C Orion assigned to the Jacksonville, Fla.-based "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, performs a fly-by during the 26th Sapporo Air Show. VP-8 is currently on a scheduled six-month deployment to Japan in support of U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth G. Takada)
SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (July 29, 2012) Civil Service Mariners from Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) run boat tests aboard Bandaid Boat One upon arrival in Sihanoukville. There are 71 federally employed civilian mariners aboard USNS Mercy who operate and navigate the ship. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international organizations designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman)
SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (July 29, 2012) Civil Service Mariner Collin Myers connects the running lights to Bandaid Boat One in preparation to move Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) crew to shore. Myers is one of 71 federally employed civilian mariners aboard USNS Mercy who operate and navigate the ship. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international organizations designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman)
SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (July 29, 2012)– Traditional dancers from the M’ Lop Tapang children’s dance troupe perform a comedic character dance during the opening ceremony for Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) in Cambodia, July 29. The opening ceremony officially welcomed the PP12 team to Cambodia and thanked the locals for inviting the mission to the country. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international organizations designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen Votaw)
SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (July 29, 2012) – A traditional dancer from the M’ Lop Tapang children’s dance troupe performs a dance during the opening ceremony for Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) in Cambodia, July 29. The opening ceremony officially welcomed the PP12 team to Cambodia and thanked the locals for inviting the mission to the country. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international organizations designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen Votaw)
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