(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Digital Visual Information Distribution System Logo

    Combat System Tuneup, Tours on Tap as USS Hopper (DDG 70) Visits Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division [Image 5 of 8]

    Issued by: on
    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    A uniformed naval officer in blue coveralls and a Navy cap is conducting a tour or briefing for a group of approximately 10-12 civilians, likely students, on the deck of a naval vessel. The group is attentively listening as the officer gestures and speaks. In the foreground, gray mechanical deck hardware — likely catapult track components or tie-down fittings — is prominently visible.

    PORT HUENEME, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.10.2026

    Photo by Jhon Parsons 

    Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division

    USS Hopper (DDG 70) Commanding Officer Capt. Andrea Benvenuto (right) leads Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) new hires and interns on a tour of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer while moored at NSWC PHD in California recently for a Combat Systems Assessment Team event. Benvenuto brought the tour to the bow of the ship, where attendees got a close-up view of the MK 41 Vertical Launching System hatches (foreground). (U.S. Navy photo by Eric Parsons)

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 07.10.2026
    Date Posted: 08.11.2026 14:13
    Photo ID: 9863092
    VIRIN: 260710-N-SR235-3903
    Resolution: 5297x5118
    Size: 4.23 MB
    Location: PORT HUENEME, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 13
    Downloads: 2

    PUBLIC DOMAIN  

    This work, Combat System Tuneup, Tours on Tap as USS Hopper (DDG 70) Visits Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division [Image 8 of 8], by Jhon Parsons, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.

    GALLERY

    A U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer is photographed offshore, viewed from a beach with breaking waves in the foreground. The warship appears to be underway in moderate sea conditions, with personnel visible on deck. The hull number appears to be '70', suggesting this may be USS Hopper or a similarly numbered vessel.
    A busy beach scene features civilians swimming and relaxing along a sandy shoreline, with a large naval warship visible in the background docked or anchored near the beach. A concrete wall covered in colorful graffiti murals, including fish artwork and text reading 'Seaside Oasis', separates the beach from the naval vessel area. The contrast between the recreational beach activity and the military ship creates an unusual juxtaposition.
    A uniformed U.S. Navy officer is briefing a group of approximately seven civilian visitors on the bridge/pilothouse of a naval vessel. The officer, wearing a blue Navy uniform and cover (cap), appears to be conducting an official tour or educational outreach event. The visitors, a diverse group of young adults, are attentively listening while standing among navigational equipment and ship controls.
    Four individuals, three in U.S. Navy uniforms and one civilian contractor, are gathered on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel examining equipment. At least two personnel are wearing caps marked 'USS Hopper,' indicating this is an inspection or maintenance activity aboard that ship. The group appears to be reviewing a mechanical hatch or deck access panel with rail/track components.
    A uniformed naval officer in blue coveralls and a Navy cap is conducting a tour or briefing for a group of approximately 10-12 civilians, likely students, on the deck of a naval vessel. The group is attentively listening as the officer gestures and speaks. In the foreground, gray mechanical deck hardware — likely catapult track components or tie-down fittings — is prominently visible.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in uniform is conducting a tour or briefing for a group of civilians aboard a naval vessel, likely on the bridge or combat information center. The sailor, whose name tag reads 'BENVENUTO,' is gesturing and explaining equipment to the attentive group. Several civilians are taking notes, suggesting this may be an official visit, educational tour, or community outreach event.
    Three individuals are gathered around a piece of military or naval equipment, appearing to conduct an inspection or briefing. One person is wearing U.S. Navy digital camouflage (NWU), another is in a dark blue flight suit or utility uniform, and the third is in civilian attire holding a clipboard or panel. They appear to be on a naval installation or shipyard.
    A group of civilians, likely students or visitors, are being given a guided tour on the deck of a naval warship. A uniformed naval officer or crew member is leading the group past a large naval gun turret, which dominates the left foreground of the image. The setting appears to be a naval base or port facility.

    MORE LIKE THIS

    CONTROLLED VOCABULARY KEYWORDS

    No keywords found.

    TAGS

    PORT HUENEME
    FLEET READINESS
    NBVC
    NSWC PHD
    USS HOPPER
    DDG 70

    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