Operation Active Endeavour [Image 62 of 85]

USS VICKSBURG, MEDITERRANEAN SEA

02.24.2015

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Amanda Kitchner  

U.S. Navy           

150224-N-IY633-044 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 24, 2015) – Chief Gunner’s Mate David Bopp, left, observes as Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Johnathon Greenwood, center, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Alexander Underwood, right, participate in a live-fire exercise aboard Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) flagship USS Vicksburg (CG 69). SNMG2 is currently supporting Operation Active Endeavour, part of NATO’s multifaceted response to current terrorist threats; it’s mission is to conduct maritime operations in the Mediterranean Sea and Strait of Gibraltar to actively demonstrate NATO’s resolve to help deter, defend, disrupt, and protect against terrorism. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)

• Date Taken: 02.24.2015
• Date Posted: 02.27.2015 14:10
• Photo ID: 1790227
• VIRIN: 150224-N-IY633-044
• Resolution: 3000x2000
• Size: 860.55 KB
• Location: USS VICKSBURG, MEDITERRANEAN SEA