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ABOARD USS JOHN S. MCCAIN (Feb. 11, 1998) Gunners Mate 3rd Class John Wiederhold tests a Vertical Launch System (VLS) panel aboard the guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). The McCain is deploy More

Aboard USS John S. McCain The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry D. Scott meets with Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer John S. McCain. The MCPON visited McCain as well as other unit More

At sea aboard USS John S. McCain A standard missile launches from the ships forward missile mount to intercept an incoming hostile target drone. Nine U.S. Navy ships took part in missile exercise (MISSILEX) 02 More

At sea aboard USS Kitty Hawk The guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) approaches the Kitty Hawk during a replenishment at sea (RAS). An RAS is the method by which ammunition fuel is transferred More

At sea aboard USS John S. McCain A 54 caliber round fires from the barrel of of McCains five-inch gun during naval shore fire support of an amphibious attack on Shoal Water Bay Training Area (SWBTA) as part of More

At sea aboard USS John S. McCain Guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) fires a RIM-66 standard surface-to-air missile during a training exercise. The Navy uses the Sea Sparrow version aboard ship More

Shoalwater Bay, Queensland, Australia (May. 19, 2001) The Australian destroyer HMAS Brisbane (DDG 41) (top) and the U.S. Navy destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) (center) cruise side by side in Australian wat More

Central Command Area of Responsibility (Feb. 17, 2003) An MH-60S "Knighthawk" helicopter assigned to the Providers of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Five (HC-5) flies by the guided missile destroyer USS Joh More

Yokosuka, Japan (May. 06, 2003) A young girl, proudly wears the colors of the United States and waits for the return of USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) to Yokosuka, Japan from deployment to the Arabian Gulf. The J More

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 24, 2004) The guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) closes in on the bow of the guided missile cruiser USS Vincennes (CG 49), commencing a towing exercise. After three hours More

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 24, 2004) The guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) closes in on the bow of the guided missile cruiser USS Vincennes (CG 49), commencing a towing exercise. After three hours More

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 25, 2004) The guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) closes in on the bow of the guided missile cruiser USS Vincennes (CG 49), commencing a towing exercise. After three hours More

Chinae, Republic of Korea (Mar. 21, 2005) Sailors aboard the guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) haul in lines in preparation to departing the port of Chinae, Republic of Korea to conduct their More

Yokosuka, Japan (Mar. 28, 2005) Sailors aboard the guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain stand in the rain while watching their loved ones on the pier as they return to their forward deployed operating ba More

Yokosuka, Japan (Mar. 28, 2005) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) returns to her forward deployed operating base, Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, after com More

Yokosuka, Japan (Apr. 07, 2005) Sailors aboard the guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) man the rails as the ship pulls away from her forward deployed operating base, Commander Fleet Activities More

Yokosuka, Japan (Apr. 07, 2005) Sailors assigned to the large harbor tug USS Massapequa (YBT 807) throw a messenger line to Sailors aboard the guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) as she prepare More

Yokosuka, Japan (May. 31, 2005) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class David Rizkallah stands force protection watch with an M-60 machine gun on the bridge wing of the guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) as t More

Yokosuka, Japan (May. 31, 2005) Fire Controlman 3rd Class James Martin explains weapon-targeting equipment to visitors aboard the guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), in the Combat Information More

Yokosuka, Japan (May. 31, 2005) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Joel Siron serves food to crew members and quests aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) during a Frien More

Yokosuka, Japan (May. 31, 2005) First Lieutenant, Ens. Nicholas Leshock explains the ship's compass on the bridge of the guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) to a Yokosuka Middle School student. More

Pacific Ocean (Apr. 11, 2006) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Charles Holmes mans the helm aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) as the ship gets underway for a Friends and More

Pacific Ocean (Apr. 11, 2006) Gunner's Mate Seaman Ross McKown stands force protection watch with Fire Controlman 2nd Class Christopher Leal as the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCai More

Pacific Ocean (Apr. 11, 2006) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Bryan Davis stands a lookout watch on the bridge wing of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) during a Friends and F More

Pacific Ocean (Apr. 11, 2006) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Lucas Alderson pulls a mooring line onto the deck of Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is getting underway More

Pacific Ocean (Apr. 11, 2006) USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) Commanding Officer, Cmdr. William T. Wagner explains bridge operations to Sarah Wagner as she tours the ship during a Friends and Family Day cruise. U.S More

Yokosuka, Japan (Apr. 14, 2006) USS John S. McCains Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) crew holds the coveted George I. Purdy Trophy after winning the annual RHIB Race onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuk More

Yokosuka, Japan (Apr. 19, 2006) Guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) transits Truman Bay, as she departs forward deployed operating base Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, for a scheduled unde More

Yokosuka, Japan (May. 04, 2006) The guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), left, guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) participa More

Yokosuka, Japan (Jun. 08, 2006) Personnel Specialist Seaman Recruit Anthony Van Dover stands by as a line-handler in preparation for the departure of the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). M More

Philippine Sea (Jun. 18, 2006) Guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63), foreground, followed by guided-missile destroyers USS Lassen (DDG 82), USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), guided-missile frigate USS Vandegri More

Pacific Ocean (Jul. 12, 2006) The guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) performs divisional tactics (DIVTACS) with the guided-missile destroyers USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) and USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54). More

Pacific Ocean (Jul. 12, 2006) The guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63), the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) and USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) exercise advanced navigation skills while st More

Yokosuka, Japan (Oct. 13, 2006) The Arleigh Burke-class destroyers USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) and USS Mustin (DDG 89) display their flags commemorating the U.S. Navys 231st Birthday. U.S. Navy photo by Operat More

Pacific Ocean (Oct. 18, 2006) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) sails behind the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). McCain is part of the Kitty Hawk Carrier Stri More

East China Sea (Oct. 30, 2006) Guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) prepares to go along the starboard side of the Military Sealift Command combat stores ship USNS Rappahannock (T-AO-204) while Rappanh More

Yokosuka, Japan (Feb. 15, 2007) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) waits to depart dry dock 5 as the dry dock water level rises on board Commander Fleet Activities Yoko More

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Mar. 19, 2007) Large harbor tugs assist Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) as she departs Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Comm More

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Mar. 19, 2007) Large harbor tug Kittanning (YTB 787) assists Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) as she departs Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. U.S. Na More

TOKYO BAY (Apr. 16, 2007) Japanese destroyer JS Murasame (DD 101), Japanese destroyer JS Kirishima (DD 174), Japanese destroyer JS Takanami (DD 110), guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), Indian More

TOKYO BAY (Apr. 16, 2007) Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) operates with ships from the Indian navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force in formation in Tokyo Bay for Tr More

TOKYO BAY (Apr. 16, 2007) Indian navy auxiliary ship INS Jyoti (A 58), Indian navy destroyer INS Mysore (D 60), guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), Indian navy patrol craft INS Kuthar (P 46), More

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (May. 07, 2007) Sailors on board Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) man the rails as the ship arrives in Vladivostok, Russia. While in port, the ships S More

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (May. 07, 2007) Cmdr. Thomas C. Halvorson, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) greets the local media after the ship arrived in Vla More

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (May. 07, 2007) Cmdr. Thomas C. Halvorson, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) reviews the Russian fleet as the ship arrived in Vla More

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (May. 09, 2007) USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Thomas C. Halvorson, addresses guests during a Victory Day celebration in Vladivostok. Each year, cities all over Russia More

NIIGATA, Japan (Jun. 30, 2007) Sailors onboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) enjoy a performance by Yosakoi Soran dancers as the ship arrives for a scheduled port visi More

NIIGATA, Japan (Jun. 30, 2007) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) arrives for a scheduled port visit escorted by the Japanese coast guard and local harbor tugs. While in Ni More

NIIGATA, Japan (Jul. 02, 2007) Storekeeper 2nd Class David Clark, a Sailor stationed aboard guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), participates in a basketball game against students from the Appl More

NIIGATA, Japan (Jul. 03, 2007) Sailors from guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) perform the "Hokey Pokey" for the children at the Nakano Nursery School during a community relations project. Sai More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 04, 2007) Civilian Culinary Instructor Jeff Hadley gives Culinary Specialists a demonstration on food presentation aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 06, 2007) An HH-60H Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Squadron (HS) 14, prepares to land on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 06, 2007) The sun sets as Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) sails along side the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 08, 2007) Sailors wearing hot suits check on a crash victim during a crash and smash (helicopter crash) drill during Valiant Shield 2007 aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer U More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2007) A Sailor watches water burst up from the propellers of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) during a full-power run. John S. McCain can reach sp More

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sep. 10, 2007) Large harbor tug Manistee (YTB 782) pulls Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) away from the pier at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. McCa More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2007) Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Mark Alejandro adjusts the straps on the mask of his self-contained breathing apparatus while dressing out for a main-space fire drill More

SENDAI, Japan (Nov. 01, 2007) Cmdr. John S. Banigan, commanding officer of guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), accepts flowers from the Sendai Welcoming Delegation after the ship's arrival for More

SENDAI, Japan (Nov. 01, 2007) Cmdr. John S. Banigan, commanding officer of guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), fields questions from the local media following the ship's arrival for a port vis More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 08, 2007) Yeoman 1st Class James Gray, a damage control training team member, gives guidance to Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Luis Ubiera during an integrated training More

Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew McFarlane, a culinary specialist, slices ham for the Thanksgiving Day meal aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain, part of Destroyer Squadron 15, More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2007) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Matthew McFarlane slices ham for the Thanksgiving Day meal aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain, part of Destroyer More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 26, 2007) Chief Gunner's Mate Paul Beinlich assists Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Robert Wheeler during a "hook and pull" drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). The More

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 09, 2008) Seaman Cornelues Michell, assigned to deck department aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), masks off a section of a capstan to be More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 08, 2008) Chief Quartermaster Ian Prickett inspects a manifest during a visit, board, search and seizure training exercise aboard the guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). Mc More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2008) Hull Technician 2nd Class Brian Yonkovich uses a naval firefighting thermal imager to search a space for hot spots during a main space fire drill aboard guided missile destroyer US More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2008) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) Fireman Jong Shin and Hull Technician 2nd Class Brian Yonkovich look for damage and use a naval firefighting thermal imager to find hot More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2008) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Brent Johnson hoses down the forward close-in weapons system (CIWS) aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is deployed wi More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2008) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Petrie uses a hose during a freshwater wash down of the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain, part of Destroyer Squad More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2008) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Dasheek Touchstone secures a line during a man overboard drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is deployed with D More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2008) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Joseph Stephens secures a harness around search and rescue swimmer Damage Controlman 3rd Class Matthew Dawson during a man overboard drill aboard the gui More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 27, 2008) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Eduardo Grajeda, of Las Vegas, Nev., fires an Mk 38 25 mm chain gun during a gun shoot aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCa More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 27, 2008) Gunner's Mate 1st Class James Collins, of Hilton Head, S.C., fires an M60 machine gun during a gun shoot aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is More

DONGHAE, Republic of Korea (Feb. 28, 2008) Cmdr. John S. Banigan, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), explains features of the ship to members of the Donghae welcomin More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 03, 2008) Cmdr. John S. Banigan, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) speaks with Republic of Korea (ROK) liaison officers aboard the ship. McCain i More

Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain pull sailors from the Republic of Korea commercial fishing boat M/V USS John S. McCain into a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat. The ROK sailors abandoned t More

YELLOW SEA (Mar. 10, 2008) Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) pull sailors from the Republic of Korea (ROK) commercial fishing boat M/V Je 2 Bong Ho into a Rigid Hull Inflatab More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 10, 2008) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) wrap a blanket around a rescued sailor after McCain responded to an emergency assistance request from the Re More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 13, 2008) Members of the visit, board, search, and seizure team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) approach the ship in a rigid hull inflatable boat during a Des More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 13, 2008) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Anthony Scott of Columbus, S.C., handcuffs Gunner's Mate 1st Class Robert McCoy, of Burnwell, Ky., during a visit, board, search and seizure team eval More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 13, 2008) Chief Quartermaster Ian Prickett, of Mason City, Iowa, radios a report as Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Anthony Scott of Columbus, S.C., covers their position during a visit, board More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 17, 2008) Operations Specialist 1st Class Eric Chamberlin, of Seattle, Wash., signals the securing of training dummy "Oscar" during a forecastle recovery drill aboard the guided-missile dest More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 18, 2008) The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) fires her five-inch gun system during a live-fire exercise. McCain is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destr More

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Mar. 27, 2008) Line handlers assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) heave on the aft mooring lines as large harbor tugs assist the guided-missile destroyer USS Ste More

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jul. 14, 2008) Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Mark Alejandro, from Lexington Park, Md., hauls in a mooring line aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) as More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 15, 2008) Sailors stand by as a rigid hull inflatable boat approaches the starboard side of the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) during seamanship training while underway More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 15, 2008) Sailors assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) approach the ship in a rigid hull inflatable boat duri More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 23, 2008) Hull Technician Fireman Branden Schmidt of Riverside, Calif., advances a hose during a flight deck firefighting evolution aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DD More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 29, 2008) A rigid hull inflatable boat from the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) approaches the Fijian coastal patrol boat Levouka during an emergency medical evacuation. More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 29, 2008) A rigid hull inflatable boat from the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) approaches the Fijian Coastal Patrol boat Levouka during an emergency medical evacuation. More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 29, 2008) A rigid hull inflatable boat crew from the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) returns to the ship after successfully transferring personnel to the Fijian Coastal More

BRISBANE, Australia (Aug. 15, 2008) Fire Controlman 1st Class Chris Mays, from Dayton, Ohio, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), paints with a patient from the Royal Children's More

SYDNEY, Australia (Aug. 20, 2008) Cmdr. John S. Banigan, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), answers questions from Australian media following McCain's arrival at Syd More

SYDNEY, Australia (Aug. 20, 2008) The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) approaches the Sydney Opera House as the ship prepares to enter Sydney Harbor for a scheduled port visit celebrating th More

SYDNEY, Australia (Aug. 22, 2008) Royal Australian Navy Band Leader Lt. Cmdr. Phillip Anderson introduces Lt. Bruce McDonald during the Royal Australian Navy's presentation of "Hands Across the Sea." Sailors fr More

SYDNEY, Australia (Aug. 22, 2008) U.S. Pacific Fleet Bandmaster Lt. Bruce McDonald conducts Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Tracy Burke during the Royal Australian Navy's presentation of "Hands Across the More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 27, 2008) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) approach the ship in an Australian Navy rigid hull inflatable boat during a cross-training exercise. Mc More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2008) Australian Navy ship AORH Sirius (O 266) sends a fuel line to guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) during an underway replenishment. McCain is one of seven Arleigh More

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2008) Sailors assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) approach Australian Navy ship AORH Sirius (O 266) duri More

MELBOURNE, Australia (Aug. 29, 2008) Cmdr. John S. Banigan, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), answers questions from local media upon McCain's arrival to Melbourne, More