08/30/2022
1️⃣ PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 12, 2022) – Air-Traffic Controller 2nd Class Gerardo Sanchez, from Streamwood, Illinois, organizes administrative tasks in Amphibious Air Traffic Central Control (AATCC) aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7)
2️⃣ SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 10, 2022) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Quincy Nelson, from Sikeston, Missouri, signals a MH-60R Helicopter assigned to the “SABERHAWKS” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM-77) aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) during flight deck operations in the South China Sea.
3️⃣ BOSTON (August 12, 2022) USS Constitution fires a 21-Gun Salute from their saluting batteries off the coast of Castle Island, Mass. USS Constitution, is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ship’s mission of promoting the Navy’s history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ship’s wooden hull.
4️⃣ PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 11, 2022) – Capt. John Kiefaber, commanding officer of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), observes a replenishment-at-sea from the starboard bridge wing.
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