Courtesy Photo | U.S. Navy | 09.21.2010
A BQM-74E drone launches from the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen during a Valiant Shield 2010 missile exercise. Lassen is assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15 and is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Fire Controlman 2nd Class Roberto Ruvalcaba)...
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Chantel Clayton | U.S. Navy | 09.25.2007
Cmdr. Marshall B. Brown, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82), salutes as the national anthem is played during a wreath laying ceremony. Sailors assigned to Lassen, mine warfare ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) and the Russian Federated Navy participated in the ceremony to commemorate those who gave their lives during World War II. Lassen and Patriot......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Chantel Clayton | U.S. Navy | 09.24.2007
Gas turbine system technician (mechanical) Petty Officer 1st Class David Ballesteros, of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen, hands out toy cars to children at the Mayak Children's Rehabilitation Center. Sailors assigned to the Lassen and the minesweeper USS Patriot visited the center to donate gifts and spend time with the children treated there. Lassen and Patriot are in......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Chantel Clayton | U.S. Navy | 09.19.2007
Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) help guide a Tomahawk cruise missile into place during ammunition onload on Sept. 19. Low winds and a calm sea state are two necessary elements for a safe onloading evolution. Lassen is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and is underway on deployment....
