Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Chadwick Runge | U.S. Navy | 01.13.2011
Chief Petty Officer Sheldon Hall, boatswain's mate, assigned to Yard Patrol Operations at the U.S. Naval Academy, stands watch as port side lookout during a craftmaster qualification test....
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Chadwick Runge | U.S. Navy | 01.13.2011
Seaman Apprentice Jacob Horsch, assigned to Yard Patrol Operations at the U.S. Naval Academy, receives instruction from Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Abair, boatswain's mate, while operating as the helmsman during a craftmaster qualification test....
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Chadwick Runge | U.S. Navy | 01.13.2011
Chief Petty Officer Ephesus Hopkins, quartermaster, assigned to Yard Patrol Operations at the U.S. Naval Academy, demonstrates ship handling and navigation while undergoing a craftmaster qualification test aboard a yard patrol craft on the Severn River. During the demonstration, Hopkins is required to show expertise in shipboard navigation and handling, operating procedures and bridge team......