151207-O-ZZ999-110 KENNEBEC RIVER (Dec. 7, 2015) The future USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) is underway for the first time conducting at-sea tests and trials. The multimission ship will provide independent forward presence and deterrence, support special operations forces, and operate as an integral part of joint and combined expeditionary forces. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works/Released)
151207-N-YW024-158 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2015) Jeannette Siciliani, daughter of retired Chief Boatswain's Mate Donald Show, a USS Phoenix survivor, throws flowers during an ash-scattering ceremony at the USS Utah Memorial on Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Several events took place leading up to the 74th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day to pay tribute to the nation’s military while enlightening Americans about veterans and service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Katarzyna Kobiljak/Released)
151207-N-CN059-030 SANTA RITA, Guam (Dec. 7, 2015) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, patrol towards the operation area while conducting a demolition training exercise on Naval Base Guam. EODMU5 is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 75, the primary expeditionary task force responsible for the planning and execution of coastal riverine operations, explosive ordnance disposal, diving engineering and construction, and underwater construction in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Rolston/Released)
151207-N-CN059-081 SANTA RITA, Guam (Dec. 7, 2015): Explosive ordnance disposal technicians, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, prepare a demolition charge while conducting a training exercise on Naval Base Guam. EODMU5 is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 75, the primary expeditionary task force responsible for the planning and execution of coastal riverine operations, explosive ordnance disposal, diving engineering and construction, and underwater construction in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Rolston/Released)
151207-N-KW492-020 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 7, 2015) Cpl. Brandon West (left), from Westfield, Pa., attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), reloads an M4 Rifle during a speed-reload drill in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked 26 MEU, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryre Arciaga/Released)
151207-N-RJ834-009 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2015) Members of the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam color guard stand at attention during the USS Oklahoma (BB 37) Memorial remembrance ceremony honoring service members killed aboard the battleship Oklahoma on Dec. 7, 1941. Nearly 200 guests including Pearl Harbor survivors and other veterans attended the ceremony hosted by the National Park Service and U.S. Navy. This year's theme focuses on the pathway to reconciliation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tamara Vaughn/Released)
151208-N-WA993-083 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 8, 2015) Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Leahmond Tyre, from Philadelphia, uses a handheld grinder to smooth a bulkhead aboard the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Lee/Released)
Moritaka Shiroma, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter (left), and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Emily Beckerjeck, 18th CES driver operator (right), carry a simulated casualty to safety during a bilateral hazardous materials training exercise, Dec. 8, 2015, at the Okinawa City Civic Center, Japan. This is the first time Kadena Fire Department participated in an off-base exercise scenario hosted by Okinawa City Fire Department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Bryan Tuley, with U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), inspects a Soldier’s static line Dec. 8, 2015 at the Mackall Army Airfield, N.C. Soldiers are given the opportunity to conduct airborne operations under the direction of a partner nation jumpmaster and earn partner nation jump wings. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Shaiyla Hakeem/Released)
U.S. Army paratroopers jump out of an aircraft during an airborne operation during Operation Toy Drop above the Luzon Drop Zone, N.C., Dec. 7, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operation with seven partner-nation paratroopers participating and allows Soldiers the opportunity to help children in need everywhere receive toys for the holidays. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Darion Gibson/Released)
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