Monday, September 9, 2013

South Bend and Mishawaka, Indiana; September 9, 2013

A United Launch Alliance Delta IV-Heavy rocket carrying a National Reconnaissance Office payload launches Aug. 28, 2013, from Space Launch Complex-6 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. This was the second Delta IV-Heavy launch for Vandenberg AFB, with the first occurring Jan. 20, 2011. The rocket is the largest to ever launch from the West Coast of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales) (Photo by Airman Yvonne Morales)


Sunday, September 8, 2013

South Bend and Mishawaka, Indiana; September 8, 2013

PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Sept. 6, 2013) - Chinese citizens wave the U.S. and China flag as the Liberation Army-Navy ship Qingdao (DDG 113) arrives in Hawaii for a scheduled port visit. Over the weekend, Chinese and U.S. leaders will conduct dialogues to build confidence and mutual understanding between the two nations. The port visit is part of the U.S. Navy's ongoing effort to maximize opportunities for developing relationships with foreign navies to build trust, encourage multilateral cooperation, enhance transparency, and avoid miscalculation in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)


Tuesday, September 3, 2013

South Bend and Mishawaka, Indiana; September 3, 2013

Cpl. Griffith D. Moore puts fuses on M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer rounds Aug. 21 at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex during Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. Throughout the exercise, Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines conducted live-fire training, helicopter operations, and military operations in urban terrain training as well as cultural exchanges and tours of the country. Moore is an artilleryman with Battery I, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released)