(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Digital Visual Information Distribution System Logo

    New Zealand Adm Visits Point Loma Sailors for RIMPAC [Image 8 of 11]

    Issued by: on
    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    A group of military personnel from multiple nations are gathered in what appears to be a briefing or operations room. The individuals are wearing different uniforms including Royal Australian Navy dark blue service dress and US Navy NWU Type III (woodland digital camouflage). They appear to be engaged in a collaborative discussion, possibly a joint military planning or coordination session.

    NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.17.2018

    Photo by Lt. Matthew Stroup 

    Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet           

    180717-N-LR347-014 NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (July 17, 2018) - Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Lt. Cmdr. Ben Martin, undersea mine countermeasures commander for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in the Southern California area of operations, briefs RNZN Commodore Tony Millar, maritime component commander and representative of the Chief of Navy (New Zealand), left, and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Mine Warfare Task Force, right, during a visit onboard Naval Base Point Loma, July 17. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC, provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Matthew A. Stroup/Released)

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 07.17.2018
    Date Posted: 07.19.2018 03:12
    Photo ID: 4569495
    VIRIN: 180717-N-LR347-014
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 3.38 MB
    Location: NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 83
    Downloads: 14

    PUBLIC DOMAIN  

    This work, New Zealand Adm Visits Point Loma Sailors for RIMPAC [Image 11 of 11], by LCDR Matthew Stroup, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.

    GALLERY

    A group of Navy personnel in dark blue uniforms are performing what appears to be a traditional Māori haka, with raised fists, open mouths, and extended tongues. The performance is taking place outdoors near a waterfront, likely at a naval base or port facility. The ceremony appears to be a formal cultural greeting or farewell directed toward observers in the foreground.
    A group of military personnel in dark navy uniforms are performing what appears to be a traditional Māori haka dance in a semi-crouched stance with outstretched arms. They are facing two observers, one wearing a dark uniform with what appears to be a New Zealand flag patch and another in US Navy digital camouflage (NWU). The setting appears to be a military base or field camp with green military tents visible in the background.
    Two military officers, one from the U.S. Navy and one appearing to be from another nation's navy, are exchanging or presenting a small wooden plaque or commemorative item during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. The event takes place outdoors near green military tents, with additional personnel visible in the background. This appears to be a token exchange typical of multinational military exercises or diplomatic meetings.
    A senior US Navy officer in AOR1 digital camouflage uniform and tan cap is addressing a group of approximately 15-20 personnel wearing dark navy blue uniforms. The setting appears to be an outdoor area of a military installation with modular/container-style buildings in the background. This appears to be a briefing or orientation session, possibly involving multinational military personnel.
    A military handshake ceremony between personnel from multiple nations, including a US Navy servicemember in green digital camouflage and a Japanese Self-Defense Force member identified by name tape 'EGUCHI' and 'JAPAN' patch. An Australian flag is visible in the background, suggesting a multinational military exercise or official meeting. Additional military personnel from what appears to be the Australian Navy are visible in the background.
    Two military personnel from different nations are shaking hands in what appears to be a logistics or base area. The individual on the left wears a New Zealand Navy uniform with rank insignia, while the individual on the right wears a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) digital camouflage uniform with the name tag 'EGUCHI' and a Rising Sun flag patch. The setting includes shipping containers, equipment, and fencing consistent with a forward operating base or port facility.
    A military meeting or greeting ceremony is taking place outdoors near a building. A US Navy officer in digital camouflage (NWU Type III) is shaking hands with a Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) sailor wearing dark navy blue uniform with 'NAVY' label and New Zealand flag patch. Several other naval personnel from what appear to be New Zealand and Australian navies are present in the background.
    A group of military personnel from multiple nations are gathered in what appears to be a briefing or operations room. The individuals are wearing different uniforms including Royal Australian Navy dark blue service dress and US Navy NWU Type III (woodland digital camouflage). They appear to be engaged in a collaborative discussion, possibly a joint military planning or coordination session.
    Three military personnel are gathered inside a tent or temporary structure, with one individual in a navy blue t-shirt appearing to brief or explain something to the others. The person on the left wears a dark uniform with an Australian flag patch, while the person on the right wears US Navy digital camouflage (NWU). Various pieces of equipment, possibly helmets or tactical gear, are visible on a table in the background.
    Three military personnel are gathered inside a large white tent examining equipment laid out on a table. Two individuals appear to be from the US Navy (one in camouflage utilities with a tan cap, one in a dark navy t-shirt) and one is from the Royal New Zealand Navy (in dark dress uniform with rank insignia and New Zealand flag patch). They appear to be conducting a briefing or demonstration of specialized equipment.
    Two naval officers are engaged in conversation at what appears to be a military field installation or exercise site. The officer on the left wears a dark Navy uniform with the name tag 'Tony Millar' and gold insignia, while the officer on the right wears U.S. Navy NWU Type III camouflage. They appear to be exchanging or examining small objects, possibly gifts or tokens, with a group of military personnel and green military tents visible in the background.

    MORE LIKE THIS

    CONTROLLED VOCABULARY KEYWORDS

    No keywords found.

    TAGS

    capability
    warships
    COMNAVSURFOR
    talent
    surface navy
    readiness
    Mine Warfare
    RIMPAC
    COMNAVSURFPAC
    Royal New Zealand Navy
    lethality
    CNSP
    SURFOR
    SURFPAC
    sea power
    sea control
    Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center
    SMWDC
    maritime superiority
    distributed lethality
    Surface Force Strategy
    CNSF
    RIMPAC 2018
    NewZealandRIMPAC2018
    RIMPAC SOCAL
    Global Mine Warfare Commander
    MIWC
    Mine Warfare Commander
    training
    Navy
    surface ships
    combat
    tools
    U.S. Navy
    tactics

    OPTIONS

  •   Register/Login to Download
  •   Validate Your Account to Download
  •   Connect My Placements
  •   Download Photo
  •   Download Gallery
  •   Add to My Albums
  •   Create TinyURL
  •   Connect to Placements
  •   Add to Playlist
  •   Distribute Photo
  •   Schedule Social Post
  •   Edit Photo
  •   Add Gallery to Playlist
  •   Distribute Gallery