U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Balbuenaadame, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114), observes towing operations off the coast of Japan during Mariners Skills Week, May 21, 2026. During the week, the crew of Ralph Johnson intensely trains and certifies their core seamanship and navigation abilities. Key events include flight operations, small boat operations, towing, underway replenishment, and various seamanship drills that test the skills of the crew. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Omar Ortega)
| Date Taken: | 05.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.08.2026 02:10 |
| Photo ID: | 9857681 |
| VIRIN: | 260521-N-GV518-9205 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 3.68 MB |
| Location: | US |
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