NORFOLK (June 01, 2016) Gunner's Mate 1st Class Harvey
NORFOLK (June 01, 2016) Gunner's Mate 1st Class Harvey Sleesman, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), greets his family prior to leaving for deployment. Mason is part of the Eisenhower C... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2016) Culinary Specialist Seaman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2016) Culinary Specialist Seaman Katherine Aponte, assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), signals to USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) during a replenishment-at-sea. Mason is pa... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 07, 2016) Boatswain's Mate 3rd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 07, 2016) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Eric Khabbaz, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), pipes chow in the pilot house. Mason is part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 09, 2016) Hull Technician Fireman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 09, 2016) Hull Technician Fireman Adrianne Richardson, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), fixes a podium in a general workshop. Mason, deployed as part of the Eise... More
160614-N-CL027-020 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2016) Two
160614-N-CL027-020 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2016) Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 conduct a vertical replenishment with the aircraft carrier ... More
160616-N-CL027-028 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 16, 2016)
160616-N-CL027-028 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 16, 2016) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus salutes Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) during a visit to highlight the collaboration... More
160625-N-CL027-027 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 25, 2016)
160625-N-CL027-027 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 25, 2016) Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Thomas Rhodes, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), directs flight deck fire teams during a crash and s... More
160626-N-CL027-073 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 26, 2016)
160626-N-CL027-073 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 26, 2016) Marines embark aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) for training. Mason, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is condu... More
160629-N-CL027-012 SUEZ CANAL (June 29, 2016) Interior
160629-N-CL027-012 SUEZ CANAL (June 29, 2016) Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Justin Kolbinskie, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), identifies surface contacts while tran... More
160701-N-CL027-093 RED SEA (July 01, 2016) Ensign Joshua
160701-N-CL027-093 RED SEA (July 01, 2016) Ensign Joshua Fields, center, briefs members of the visit, board, search and seizure team prior to a simulated Maritime Interdiction Operation aboard the Arleigh Burke... More
160703-N-CL027-030 RED SEA (July 3, 2016) Boatswain’s
160703-N-CL027-030 RED SEA (July 3, 2016) Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Richard Nelson, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), serves food during a First Class Petty Offic... More
160707-N-CL027-026 GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2016) Fire
160707-N-CL027-026 GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2016) Fire Controlman 2nd Class John Jewell, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure team assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason... More
160712-N-CL027-002 GULF OF ADEN (July 12, 2016) Yeoman
160712-N-CL027-002 GULF OF ADEN (July 12, 2016) Yeoman Seaman Apprentice Tyshawn Beckwith, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), steers the ship prior to a live fire exercise. Mason, depl... More
160713-N-CL027-006 GULF OF ADEN (July 13, 2016) Logistics
160713-N-CL027-006 GULF OF ADEN (July 13, 2016) Logistics Specialist Seaman Apprentice Edgardo Manzanilla, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), sorts parts received from a connected repl... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 16, 2016) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class
GULF OF ADEN (July 16, 2016) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Coren Demastus shaves Chief Gunner's Mate Jose Leon's hair during a fundraiser for the chief petty officer's mess on the flight deck the guided-missile destr... More
160716-N-CL027-023 GULF OF ADEN (July 16, 2016) Sailors
160716-N-CL027-023 GULF OF ADEN (July 16, 2016) Sailors participate in a chemical, biological and radiological attack drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Mason, deployed as part of the... More
160720-N-CL027-003 SALALAH, Oman (July 20, 2016) Sailors
160720-N-CL027-003 SALALAH, Oman (July 20, 2016) Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) explore Salalah, Oman, during a port visit. Mason, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike... More
160723-N-CL027-144 DJIBOUTI (July 23, 2016) Sailors
160723-N-CL027-144 DJIBOUTI (July 23, 2016) Sailors participate in an all-hands working party to move mail, parts and supplies aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Mason, deployed as part of... More
160725-N-GK781-093 GULF OF ADEN (July 25, 2016) The
160725-N-GK781-093 GULF OF ADEN (July 25, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) escorts a stricken dhow while Sailors of the visit, board, search and seizure team secure the ... More
160730-N-CL027-022 GULF OF ADEN (July 30, 2016) Boatswain's
160730-N-CL027-022 GULF OF ADEN (July 30, 2016) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Armentrout, from Freeport, Ill., signals the start of flight quarters in the pilot house of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mas... More
160731-N-CL027-070 GULF OF ADEN (July 31, 2016) Ensign
160731-N-CL027-070 GULF OF ADEN (July 31, 2016) Ensign Joshua Fields, from Nashville, Tenn., left, briefs Sonar Technician 2nd Class Charles Granger, from Artesia, N.M., center, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jo... More
160802-N-CL027-001 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 2, 2016) Gas
160802-N-CL027-001 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 2, 2016) Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Kristen Nicolas, from Brooklyn, N.Y., monitors the electrical plant aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ma... More
160806-N-CL027-207 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 6, 2016) Boatswain's
160806-N-CL027-207 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 6, 2016) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Alexander Mohney, from Ashtabula, Ohio, helps Boatswain Mate 3rd Class Devonte Moore, from Detroit, Mich., don a self-contained breathin... More
160812-N-CL027-301 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 12, 2016) Logistics
160812-N-CL027-301 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 12, 2016) Logistics Specialist Seaman Edgardo Manzanilla, from San Lorenzo, Calif., participates in a talent show hosted by the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Dec... More
160815-N-GK781-018 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 15, 2016)
160815-N-GK781-018 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 15, 2016) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kendy Peguero, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, right, from Jersey City, N.J., acts as the alongside conning officer under ... More
160818-N-CL027-010 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 15, 2016) Sailors
160818-N-CL027-010 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 15, 2016) Sailors stand at attention as Cmdr. Stephen W. Aldridge, from Springfield, Va., executive officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), conducts a u... More
160825-N-CL027-265 GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 25, 2016) Lt.
160825-N-CL027-265 GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 25, 2016) Lt. Larry Person, right, from Riverdale, Ga., conns the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment sh... More
USS Mason (DDG 87), US Navy Photo
160826-N-CL027-271 ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 26, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) retrieve a torpedo from the water during an anti-submarine warfare exercise. Mason, deployed as... More
160904-N-CL027-017 ADLIYA, Bahrain (Sept. 4, 2016)
160904-N-CL027-017 ADLIYA, Bahrain (Sept. 4, 2016) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Pinkney, from Atlanta, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), plays with students of the Regional Ins... More
160905-N-GK781-063 MANAMA, Bahrain (Sept. 5, 2016)
160905-N-GK781-063 MANAMA, Bahrain (Sept. 5, 2016) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Annalise Kass, from Carol Stream, Ill., volunteers at Al Muharraq Equestrian during a community relations project with the guided-mis... More
160912-N-CL027-099 ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 12, 2016) Sailors
160912-N-CL027-099 ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 12, 2016) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) prepare to perform a replenishment-at-sea through rafting with the Cyclone-class patrol craft USS S... More
160914-N-GK781-079 ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 14, 2016) Gunner’s
160914-N-GK781-079 ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 14, 2016) Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Latoya Washington, left, from Slidell, La., coaches Yeoman 1st Class Timothy Meece, from Alta Vista, Kan., in firing a M2HB machine gun du... More
160916-N-CL027-005 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2016) The
160916-N-CL027-005 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) approaches the fleet replenishment ship Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Fort Victoria (A387) during a replenishment-a... More
160919-N-GK781-044 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2016) Gunner’s
160919-N-GK781-044 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2016) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Victor Guaspotolaza, from Oviedo, Fla., assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), performs maintenance on an ammunitio... More
160919-N-CL027-156 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2016) Boatswain’s
160919-N-CL027-156 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2016) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Eric Khabbaz, from Orange, Calif., assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), signals to an MH-60R Sea Hawk assigned... More
USS Mason (DDG 87) Daily Operations
161003-N-CL027-078 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 3, 2016) Petty Officer 3rd Class Catherine Peters, from Kingsford, Mich., prepares dinner in the galley of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Peters serves as... More
161004-N-CL027-005 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 4, 2016) Sailors
161004-N-CL027-005 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 4, 2016) Sailors conduct small boat operations aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Mason, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is su... More
161009-N-CL027-005 RED SEA (Oct. 9, 2016) An MH-60R
161009-N-CL027-005 RED SEA (Oct. 9, 2016) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter of the Swamp Foxes of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 takes off from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Maso... More
161020-N-CL027-003 SUEZ CANAL (Oct. 20, 2016) The
161020-N-CL027-003 SUEZ CANAL (Oct. 20, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) transits the Suez Canal. Mason, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is supporting maritime secu... More
161021-N-CL027-010 SOUDA BAY (Oct.22, 2016) The
161021-N-CL027-010 SOUDA BAY (Oct.22, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) prepares to pull into Souda Bay, Greece, for a routine port visit. Mason, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier S... More
161021-N-CL027-089 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 21, 2016)
161021-N-CL027-089 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 21, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) stand at attention after receiving awards. Mason, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carr... More
161022-N-CL027-257 SOUDA BAY, Greece (Oct. 22, 2016)
161022-N-CL027-257 SOUDA BAY, Greece (Oct. 22, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) as cryptologic technicians load Nulka countermeasures during ammunition handling operatio... More
161023-N-CL027-094 PIRAEUS, Greece (Oct. 23, 2016)
161023-N-CL027-094 PIRAEUS, Greece (Oct. 23, 2016) Ensign Justin McMurtrie, from Aiken, S.C., checks the ship's position while acting as a conning officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) duri... More
161030-N-CL027-028 FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS(Oct.
161030-N-CL027-028 FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS(Oct. 30, 2016) Petty Officer 3rd Class Jalen McGraw, from Jefferson, Wis., logs course and speed changes in the pilot house of the guided-missile destroyer USS ... More
161109-N-CL027-039 RED SEA (Nov. 9, 2016) Petty Officer
161109-N-CL027-039 RED SEA (Nov. 9, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Samuel Hitchler, from Lock Haven, Pa., a member of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (D... More
USS Mason (DDG 87), US Navy Photo
161111-N-GK781-413 RED SEA (Nov. 11, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Mayzara Rocha, left, from Winston-Salem, N.C., Petty Officer 2nd Class Kathryn Sinon, center, from Philadelphia, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Ch... More
161118-N-CL027-001 SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 18, 2016)
161118-N-CL027-001 SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 18, 2016) Lt. j.g. James Snow of Pierre, S.D., left, and Lt. j.g. Derek Fox of Caribou, Maine, look out at the island of Crete from the port bridge wing of the guided-... More
USS Mason (DDG 87), US Navy Photo
161122-N-CL027-079 SOUDA BAY (Nov. 22, 2016) Petty Officer 1st Class Joshua Crawford of Simms, Mont., right, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Victor Guaspostolaza of Oviedo, Fla., stand watch on the forecastle of th... More
161130-N-CL027-014 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 30, 2016)
161130-N-CL027-014 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 30, 2016) A MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Swamp Foxes of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 takes off from the flight deck of the guided-missile... More
161208-N-CL027-032 ROTA, Spain (Dec. 8, 2016) Petty
161208-N-CL027-032 ROTA, Spain (Dec. 8, 2016) Petty Officer 3rd Class Kaleb Lee, right, from Lufkin, Texas, and Seaman Jordan Smith, from St. Louis, observe morning colors on the flight deck of the guided-miss... More
161209-N-CL027-016 ROTA, Spain (Dec. 9, 2016) Petty
161209-N-CL027-016 ROTA, Spain (Dec. 9, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Khabbaz, from Orange, Calif., paints the anchor of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Khabbaz works as a boatswain’s mate... More
USS Mason (DDG 87) Christmas Call
161225-N-CL027-004 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 25, 2016) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Tahriqa Fareed, from Buffalo, N.Y., assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), receives a phone call from Vice Adm. ... More
161226-N-WT612-046 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 26, 2016) Rear
161226-N-WT612-046 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 26, 2016) Rear Adm. Jim Malloy, commander of Carrier Strike Group 10, meets with officers of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Mason, deployed as part of t... More
161229-N-CL027-004 NORFOLK (Dec. 30, 2016) Boatswain’s
161229-N-CL027-004 NORFOLK (Dec. 30, 2016) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Devonte Moore of Detroit, center, acts as a master helmsman by steering the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) as it returns to hom... More
NORFOLK (June 1, 2016) Master-At-Arms 1st Class Kendy
NORFOLK (June 1, 2016) Master-At-Arms 1st Class Kendy Peguero, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), greets his family prior to departing Naval Station Norfolk as part of the Eisenhower C... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2016) Sailors aboard the
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2016) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) haul in the probe during a replenishment-at-sea. Mason is part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (Ike CSG)’s dep... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 07, 2016) Seaman Charles Mckinney,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 07, 2016) Seaman Charles Mckinney, right, explains to Midshipman Gregory Heinemann of the Naval Academy about shipboard functions aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Mas... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 09, 2016) Boatswain Mate 1st Class
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 09, 2016) Boatswain Mate 1st Class Richard Nelson, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), shoots a M240B machine gun during a live firing exercise. Mason, deployed as ... More
160614-N-CL027-128 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2016) Two
160614-N-CL027-128 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2016) Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 conduct a vertical replenishment with the aircraft carrier ... More
160616-N-CL027-123 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 16, 2016)
160616-N-CL027-123 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 16, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) comes alongside ITS Etna (A5326) for a transfer of biofuel during a replenishment-at-sea. Mason, deployed as ... More
160625-N-CL027-031 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 25, 2016)
160625-N-CL027-031 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 25, 2016) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) participate in a flight deck fire drill. Mason, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Str... More
160626-N-CL027-080 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 26, 2016)
160626-N-CL027-080 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 26, 2016) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Austin Stump, right, and Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Joshua Armentrout prepare to remove chocks and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk he... More
160629-N-CL027-035 SUEZ CANAL (June 29, 2016) Ship’s
160629-N-CL027-035 SUEZ CANAL (June 29, 2016) Ship’s Serviceman 1st Class Quintin Ellis, left, and Yeoman Seaman Apprentice Tyshawn Beckwith man a .50-caliber machine gun while transiting the Suez Canal aboard ... More
160701-N-CL027-184 RED SEA (July 01, 2016) Sonar Technician
160701-N-CL027-184 RED SEA (July 01, 2016) Sonar Technician 2nd Class Charles Granger, top right, climbs down the pilot’s ladder to a rigid hull inflatable boat as a member of the visit, board, search and seizu... More
160703-N-CL027-067 RED SEA (July 3, 2016) Sailors aboard
160703-N-CL027-067 RED SEA (July 3, 2016) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) play soccer during a First Class Petty Officer Association hosted Steel Beach Picnic.... More
160707-N-CL027-055 GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2016) Operation’s
160707-N-CL027-055 GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2016) Operation’s Specialist 2nd Class Robert Nette, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure team assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer U... More
160712-N-CL027-010 GULF OF ADEN (July 12, 2016) Sailors
160712-N-CL027-010 GULF OF ADEN (July 12, 2016) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) stand bridge watch ahead of a live fire exercise . Mason, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrie... More
160713-N-CL027-010 GULF OF ADEN (July 13, 2016) Logistics
160713-N-CL027-010 GULF OF ADEN (July 13, 2016) Logistics Specialist Seaman Apprentice Edgardo Manzanilla, right, and Logistics Specialist Seaman Jacob Rohde verify instructions and procedures while sorting par... More
160716-N-CL027-042 GULF OF ADEN (July 16, 2016) Chief
160716-N-CL027-042 GULF OF ADEN (July 16, 2016) Chief Hospital Corpsman Percival Valenzuela, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), trains Sailors during a chemical, biological and radiolo... More
160720-N-CL027-004 SALALAH, Oman (July 20, 2016) Mass
160720-N-CL027-004 SALALAH, Oman (July 20, 2016) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Janweb B. Lagazo, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), looks out at the Wadi Doka Desert during a... More
160723-N-CL027-245 DJIBOUTI (July 23, 2016) Sailors
160723-N-CL027-245 DJIBOUTI (July 23, 2016) Sailors participate in an all-hands working party to move mail, parts and supplies aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Mason, deployed as part o... More
160725-N-GK781-002 GULF OF ADEN (July 25, 2016) Midshipman
160725-N-GK781-002 GULF OF ADEN (July 25, 2016) Midshipman 3rd Class Kurt Pasque, embarked aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), conns the approach to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Larami... More
160730-N-CL027-032 GULF OF ADEN (July 30, 2016) Boatswain's
160730-N-CL027-032 GULF OF ADEN (July 30, 2016) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Austin Stump, from Fayetteville, N.C., steers the ship in the pilot house of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Mason, deplo... More
160725-N-GK781-090 GULF OF ADEN (July 25, 2016) Sailors
160725-N-GK781-090 GULF OF ADEN (July 25, 2016) Sailors of the visit, board, search and seizure team ride a rigid hull inflatable boat as it follows the wake of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer ... More
160731-N-CL027-077 GULF OF ADEN (July 31, 2016) Ensign
160731-N-CL027-077 GULF OF ADEN (July 31, 2016) Ensign Christopher Joseph, from Blanco, Texas, observes a surface contact on the port bridge wing during maritime security operations aboard the class guided-miss... More
160805-N-CL027-028 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 5, 2016) Midshipman
160805-N-CL027-028 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 5, 2016) Midshipman 3rd Class Kurt Pasque, left, from Norman, Okla., participates in a freshwater wash-down aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) on the fo... More
160808-N-CL027-257 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 6, 2016) Aviation
160808-N-CL027-257 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 6, 2016) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Kendall Gregory, from Macomb, Mich., assigned to the Swamp Foxes of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74, prepare... More
160812-N-CL027-443 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 12, 2016) Fire
160812-N-CL027-443 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 12, 2016) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Robert Jantzen, from Magnolia, Texas, participates in a talent show hosted by the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions on ... More
160815-N-GK781-025 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 15, 2016) Ensign
160815-N-GK781-025 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 15, 2016) Ensign Susan Funk, from Avonmore, Pa., conns the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS... More
160818-N-CL027-069 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 15, 2016) Cmdr.
160818-N-CL027-069 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 15, 2016) Cmdr. Stephen W. Aldridge, left, from Springfield, Va., executive officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), conducts a uniform inspection. Mason... More
160826-N-CL027-037 ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 26, 2016) An MH-60R
160826-N-CL027-037 ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 26, 2016) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the Swamp Foxes of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 takes-off from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer U... More
160904-N-CL027-139 ADLIYA, Bahrain (Sept. 4, 2016)
160904-N-CL027-139 ADLIYA, Bahrain (Sept. 4, 2016) Lt. Ryan Carwile, a pilot assigned to the Swamp Foxes of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 embarked aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (D... More
160905-N-GK781-082 MANAMA, Bahrain (Sept. 5, 2016)
160905-N-GK781-082 MANAMA, Bahrain (Sept. 5, 2016) Fireman Michael Wynn, from Atlanta, volunteers at Al Muharraq Equestrian during a community relations project with the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG ... More
160910-N-CL027-476 ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 10, 2016) The
160910-N-CL027-476 ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 10, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) conducts formation exercises with the Cyclone-class patrol crafts USS Tempest (PC 2) and USS Squall (PC 7). Mason,... More
160912-N-CL027-107 ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 12, 2016) The
160912-N-CL027-107 ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 12, 2016) The Cyclone-class patrol craft USS Squall (PC 7) comes alongside to perform a replenishment-at-sea through rafting with the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DD... More
160914-N-GK781-179 ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 14, 2016) Ensign
160914-N-GK781-179 ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 14, 2016) Ensign Kyle Walts, from Evansville, Ind., participates in an M9 pistol qualification course on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87).... More
160916-N-CL027-044 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2016) Boatswain
160916-N-CL027-044 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2016) Boatswain Mate 3rd Class Eric Khabbaz, left, from Orange, Calif., verifies the rigging of the messenger line from the fleet replenishment ship Royal Fleet Auxili... More
160919-N-CL027-186 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2016) Aviation
160919-N-CL027-186 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2016) Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Jahod Ross, from Irvington, N.J., and Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Adam Page, from Anacortes, Wash., unload sonobuoy... More
160921-N-WT612-015 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 21, 2016) Sonar
160921-N-WT612-015 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 21, 2016) Sonar Technician 1st Class Andrew Hamann, left, from Lewiston, Maine, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), supervises sonar technicians t... More
161005-N-GK781-009 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 05, 2016) Petty
161005-N-GK781-009 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 05, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Jude Powals, left, from Philadelphia, and Seaman Alan Lockel, from Long Island, N.Y., check a fuel sample for clarity during a replenishme... More
161009-N-CL027-058 RED SEA (Oct. 9, 2016) An MH-60R
161009-N-CL027-058 RED SEA (Oct. 9, 2016) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter of the Swamp Foxes of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 takes off from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Maso... More
161020-N-CL027-013 SUEZ CANAL (Oct. 20, 2016) Sailors
161020-N-CL027-013 SUEZ CANAL (Oct. 20, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) stand watch while transiting the Suez Canal. Mason, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier S... More
161021-N-CL027-097 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 21, 2016)
161021-N-CL027-097 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 21, 2016) The crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) gather on the ship's missile deck for an all hands call. Mason, deployed as part of the Eisenhowe... More
161022-N-CL027-292 SOUDA BAY (Oct. 22, 2016) Petty
161022-N-CL027-292 SOUDA BAY (Oct. 22, 2016) Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeanice Roxas, from Glendale, Calif., assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) as an information systems technician, perfo... More
161021-N-CL027-019 SOUDA BAY (Oct.22, 2016) The
161021-N-CL027-019 SOUDA BAY (Oct.22, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) prepares to pull into Souda Bay, Greece, for a routine port visit. Mason, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier ... More
161023-N-CL027-102 PIRAEUS, Greece (Oct. 23, 2016)
161023-N-CL027-102 PIRAEUS, Greece (Oct. 23, 2016) Ensign Susan Funk, from Weatherly, Pa., looks through a telescopic alidade on the port bridge wing of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) during a ... More
161030-N-CL027-049 SUEZ CANAL (Oct. 30, 2016) Petty
161030-N-CL027-049 SUEZ CANAL (Oct. 30, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeffrey Cook, from Greeneville, Tenn. (left), and Chief Petty Officer Robert Strupczewski, from Runnemede, N.J.,track surface contacts in th... More
161111-N-CL027-021 RED SEA (Nov. 11, 2016) The
161111-N-CL027-021 RED SEA (Nov. 11, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) escorts the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), left, during a vertical replenishment with the fleet replenishmen... More
161122-N-CL027-068 SOUDA BAY (Nov. 22, 2016) Sailors,
161122-N-CL027-068 SOUDA BAY (Nov. 22, 2016) Sailors, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), store the jackstaff after a port visit in Souda Bay. Mason, deployed as part of the Eisenhower ... More
161130-N-CL027-038 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 30, 2016)
161130-N-CL027-038 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 30, 2016) Petty Officer 1st Class Rhonda Jackson, right, from Columbia, S.C., takes a picture of Petty Officer 2nd Class Xin Yu Chen, from Shangai, and a French Sailor... More