Todays United States Navy

[bd popeye]

Originally Posted by blahblahv2

Fantastic pictures as always BD Popeye! Thanks!

Thanks to all for the kind words! Since I'm on the great State of Iowa's time I gotta go!

[bd popeye]

A few US Navy photos..


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OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 21, 2012) Sailors assigned to the deck department aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) use steady lines to maneuver a Humvee while it is transported by the ships crane to the flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chelsea Mandello/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 20, 2012) Members of the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) board the Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier M/V Belde in response to a medical-related distress call issued by the vessel. After initial assessment by Churchill's medical personnel, an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 42, Det. 8, medically evacuated an injured crew member to a hospital in Oman. Winston S. Churchill is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 150, conducting counter-terrorism and maritime security operations in the Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Red Sea and Indian Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Chase/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 20, 2012) Medical and rescue personnel assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) assist in airlifting an injured crew member from the Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier M/V Belde. The crew member was transported by an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 42, Det. 8, to a hospital in Oman. Winston S. Churchill is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 150, conducting counter-terrorism and maritime security operations in the Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Red Sea and Indian Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Chase/Released)

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CARIBBEAN SEA (Aug. 20, 2012) Boatswain'Äôs Mate 3rd Class Guanqun Sun acts as the landing signalman enlisted during a vertical replenishment aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36). Underwood is deployed to Central and South America and the Caribbean in support of Southern Seas 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Frank J. Pikul/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 20, 2012) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) move gear during an embarkation aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard embarked the 31st MEU to begin conducting amphibious operations in the western Pacific. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group is comprised of the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46), the amphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD 9), the 31st MEU, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 and Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 20, 2012) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Meagan Bramble, from Jacksonville, Fla., works on a circuit board aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66). Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Darien G. Kenney/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 20 2012) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) is moored at White Beach Naval Facility during an embarkation of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU). Tortuga embarked the 31st MEU to begin conducting amphibious operations in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell/Released)

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Aug. 21, 2012) Chief (Select) Master-at-Arms Benito Olson, assigned to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, climbs the main mast during USS Constitution's Chief Petty Officer Heritage Week. During the week the selectees will live and train aboard Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kathryn E. Macdonald/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 21, 2012) An HH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tony Bloom/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 20, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) arrives in Okinawa Japan. Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Navy'Äôs only forward-deployed amphibious ready group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chelsea Mandello/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 20, 2012) An injured crew member from the Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier M/V Belde is hoisted up to an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 42, Det. 8, attached to the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81). The injured crew member was medically evacuated to a hospital in Oman. Winston S. Churchill is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 150, conducting counter-terrorism and maritime security operations in the Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Red Sea and Indian Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Chase/Released)

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this is one of the best ship's crest/logo/seal/patch I've ever seen..period.

GROTON, Conn. (Aug. 24, 2012) The official crest of the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Dakota (SSN 784). (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Jim Sikora/Released)

I also admire the crest of the USS Texas..



USS Texas SSN 775

..also the USS Minnesota..

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WASHINGTON (Dec. 15, 2011) The official logo of the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Minnesota (SSN 781). (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Jakob Bartels/Released)

..and the USS California...


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WASHINGTON (Oct. 26, 2011) The official logo of the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) USS California (SSN 781). (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Ken Henley/Released)

Silentium est aureum = Silence is Golden...

[JackSwan]

those are great. they're so...american.

royal navy crests are, in comparison, rather understated.

hms scott:

[gothicform]

vanguard is rather better



here are our crests -
http://images.vector-images.com/r/gb-mil

[CharlieP]

Originally Posted by gothicform

vanguard is rather better



here are our crests -
http://images.vector-images.com/r/gb-mil

Also here.

[alonzo-ny]

Those American crests look like children designed them.

[bd popeye]

Those American crests look like children designed them.

That's cruel. I'd never insult the crest of the Royal Navy nor anything thing about the RN.

Otherwise. Thanks guys.. only US Navy carriers and subs have crest that differ from the USN standard...which is..











A few carrier crest..

[skit_uk]

Originally Posted by alonzo-ny

Those American crests look like children designed them.

They may look a bit cartoony, but lets be honest our ones look pretty bland and boring. I would be rooting for USS Texas over HMS Scott going by those crests

[CharlieP]

Originally Posted by alonzo-ny

Those American crests look like children designed them.

That's a bit harsh, but I see where you're coming from. The North Dakota crest in particular looks like it's been done by somebody with a fair bit of CorelDraw experience, not a member of the Royal Heraldry Society.

[JackSwan]

Originally Posted by skit_uk

They may look a bit cartoony, but lets be honest our ones look pretty bland and boring. I would be rooting for USS Texas over HMS Scott going by those crests

safe bet, hms scott is an ocean survey vessel.

[alonzo-ny]

It is a navy not a high school football team.

[bd popeye]

Here's the meaning of the crest of the USS North Dokota.

from wiki

Ship's Crest

The Ship's Crest was launched on 24 August, 2012 by Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley in the Great Hall at the North Dakota State Capitol[7]. The final crest is the culmination of a design process that started with entries submitted by the ship's crew and North Dakota residents and ended with an impressive and extremely symbolic icon.

USS NORTH DAKOTA proudly displays the ship’s motto, “Strength from the Soil, Reapers of the Deep.” “Strength from the soil” is taken from the State of North Dakota Coat of Arms and the Governor’s Flag representing the connection between the USS NORTH DAKOTA and the State of North Dakota. “Reapers of the Deep” has a double meaning. It represents both the fighting spirit of the submarine warrior and the ties to the state’s farm heritage of reapers, which cut grain in the fields.

The green ribbon on which the motto resides represents the agricultural community as well as the colors of the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University.

The overall shape of the crest is that of an Indian arrowhead, similar to that used on the North Dakota Coat of Arms. This represents the American Indian heritage of North Dakota.

Flanking the Indian arrowhead shape and acting as its serrated cutting edge is wheat. This represents the North Dakota farming community.

Prominently displayed on the crest are gold and silver six shooter revolvers. The front sights of the revolvers are formed by the gold and silver dolphins, representing the officer and enlisted submarine warfare community. Additionally, the revolvers represent the two tomahawk payload tubes the ship carries in arsenal. NORTH DAKOTA is the first submarine to carry these payload tubes, each capable of carrying six Tomahawk Cruise Missiles.

The red and green eyes of the submarine dolphins mounted on the six shooter revolvers pays tribute to the port and starboard running lights of the professional mariner.

Across the revolver hand grips are the words “Rough Riders.” This is a salute to the state’s connection to President Roosevelt. The “Rough Riders" were volunteers from the plains during the Spanish American War. Members of the North Dakota National Guard as well as President Roosevelt’s Rough Riders served in combat for one year in the Philippines, supporting its occupation following the Spanish American War.

Across the skyline is the silhouette of the first USS NORTH DAKOTA (BB-29). BB-29 is additionally represented as on of the two gold stars flanking the words, “USS NORTH DAKOTA.” SSN-784, the second warship to proudly bear the name, represents the second gold star in this banner.

At the base of the arrowhead outline are two horse heads, representing the Nakota horses that roamed the prairies of North Dakota.

In the night sky is the Constellation Orion. Orion, the hunter, signifies the warrior heart of the people of North Dakota and the war fighting crew of USS NORTH DAKOTA.

Wrapping across the crest is a banner with two Native American tomahawks, representing the state’s Native American Indian heritage and Tomahawk Cruise Missiles, one of the weapons capabilities the USS NORTH DAKOTA can employ.

Finally, prominently pushing through the ship’s crest is a Virginia Class Submarine representing the sailors who man this great warship.

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More US Navy photos..


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PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 23, 2012) Chief Electronics Technician Robert Denbigh, assigned to the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Columbus (SSN 762), greets his wife on the pier for the traditional first kiss. Columbus returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific region. Columbus is the fifty-first Los Angeles-class submarine and the twelfth improved version of this class, which includes a vertical launch system for Tomahawk cruise missiles and an improved hull design for under-ice operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Aug. 23, 2012) USS Constitution crewmembers and chief petty officer selectees observe morning colors during USS Constitution's Chief Petty Officer Heritage Week. During the week the selectees will live and train aboard USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Achterling/Released)

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TOLEDO, Ohio (Aug. 23, 2012) Children greet the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS DeWert (FFG-45) as it transits the Maumee River in Toledo during Toledo Navy Week 2012. Toledo Navy Week is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012 and coincides with the Navy's commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark O'Donald/Released)

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TOLEDO, Ohio (Aug. 23, 2012) The US Brig Niagara, the relief flagship for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry in the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813, transits the Maumee River in Toledo during Toledo Navy Week 2012. Toledo Navy Week is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012 and coincides with the Navy's commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark O'Donald/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 23, 2012) Sailors and Marines working on the flight deck aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) brace themselves and each other as a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262 takes off. Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William T. Jenkins/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 24, 2012) An aviation boatswain's mate signals a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262 for flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship in the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Terry Matlock/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 24, 2012) An Aviation boatswain's mate prepares for flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship in the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Terry Matlock/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 23, 2012) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Cody Core prepares ammunition to load into the MK-15 close-in weapon system (CIWS) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85). McCampbell is part of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group, the U.S. Navy's only forward deployed carrier strike group, based in Yokosuka, Japan, and is conducting a routine western Pacific Ocean patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Declan Barnes/Released)

[UncleScrooge]

Points to you again Popeye. It has come to the point where I always drop in on an army thread where you've posted.

[bd popeye]

Originally Posted by UncleScrooge

Points to you again Popeye. It has come to the point where I always drop in on an army thread where you've posted.

Thank you sir..

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In honor of the Royal Navy..


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U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 8, 2012) The British Royal navy destroyer HMS Diamond (D 34) transits the Arabian Sea. Diamond is on its six-month maiden deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Randy J. Savarese/Released)

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U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 8, 2012) The British Royal navy destroyer HMS Diamond (D 34) maneuvers alongside the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Randy J. Savarese/Released)

[blahblahv2]

How do you rate the Daring Class Big Daddy? Happy to have one or two in your Battle group?

[bd popeye]

Originally Posted by blahblahv2

How do you rate the Daring Class Big Daddy? Happy to have one or two in your Battle group?

desertswo was a surface warfare officer. He could really evaluate this ship. I was an enlisted man working in aviation maintenance.

They seem like very capable ships. I wish the Royal Navy was awarded more ships than the 6(I think) planned. 12 would have been better.

I'd like to see one deployed with a USN Carrier battle group. I'm 100% certain they could do the job.

[desertswo]

Originally Posted by blahblahv2

How do you rate the Daring Class Big Daddy? Happy to have one or two in your Battle group?

She's fine riding shotgun. Arguably the best in the world at doing it. Will do it even better when the coach she's ridding shotgun for is called Queen Elizabeth or Prince of Wales. I will be interested in reading anything that comes out of working with Enterprise and other USN units and their aircraft. As I've explained before, it isn't just the ability to detect and shoot down enemy aircraft or missiles that makes for a great "Alpha Whiskey." It's the ability to run the whole AAW paradigm; to control our fighters and vector them onto a target, etc. Remember, if Daring, or Arleigh Burke are firing their missiles, the battle is already slightly in doubt. You want to kill the missile shooter before the missile is ever fired. That's how we learn to fight the air battle at sea. In that light, I wish Daring had more strike capability but you will get that from QE's embarked aircraft, Astute and the Type-23/26. It's a choice; and sometimes we cannot have it all. Not even the US military; and we get a lot.

[blahblahv2]

Cheers for the insight as always guys.

A thought for the day:-

CVN78: USS Gerald R Ford
CVN79: USS John F Kennedy
CVN80: USS Enterprise*
CVN81: USS Neil A Armstrong*?