USS Rentz (FFG 46)

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0746p01	96k	25 December 2009: the Pacific Ocean - Petty Officer 1st Class Francis Nicola stands watch on the bridge of the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz while conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U. S. Navy photo #091225-O-#####-002 from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)		Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Archive Manager DE / FF / LCS Archive Navsource
0746p02	253k	07 September 2013: Cartagena, Colombia – Sailors from USS Rentz (FFG 46) march in formation in preparation for opening ceremony of the UNITAS 2013 annual multinational maritime exercises hosted this year by the Colombian Navy. (U. S. Navy photo #130917-N-WA189-006 by MC2 Adam Henderson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p03	291k	07 September 2013: Cartagena, Colombia – U. S. sailors assigned to the guided missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) and Coast Guardsmen stand in formation in preparation for opening ceremony of Unitas 54 -13 on 07 September 2013, in Cartagena, Colombia. Unitas, Latin for "unity," is an annual U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, multinational naval exercise designed to enhance security cooperation and improve coalition operations between South American and U.S. maritime forces. (U. S. Navy photo #130917-N-WA189-006 by MC2 Adam Henderson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p04	174k	09 September 2013: Cartagena, Colombia - Ensign Ross Leitch, right, relays orders from Cmdr. Lance Lantier, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46), during sea and anchor maneuvering as the ship prepares to depart Cartagena to participate in the UNITAS multination maritime exercise. The exercise is hosted this year by the Colombian navy. (U. S. Navy photo #130909-N-IC228-001 by Lcdr. Corey Barker from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p05	196k	10 September 2013: the Caribbean Sea - Fire Controlman 1st Class Steven Everley and Gunner's Mate 1st Class Mark Marasek fire a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) during the annual UNITAS multinational maritime exercise. (U. S. Navy photo #130910-N-IC228-031 by Lcdr. Corey Barker from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p06	146k	11 September 2013: the eastern Caribbean - Cmdr. Lance Lantier, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46), and Lt.(jg) Michelle Webster prepare to make an approach on the Canadian navy supply ship HMCS Preserver during a replenishment at sea evolution . (U. S. Navy photo #130911-N-ED767-003 by Lcdr. Corey Barker from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p07	218k	11 September 2013: the eastern Caribbean - Sailors stand watch on the bridge of the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) during a replenishment at sea evolution with the Canadian navy supply ship HMCS Preserver as part of the annual UNITAS maritime exercise. This year's UNITAS exercise is hosted by the Colombian navy and is being conducted in the eastern Caribbean Sea. (U. S. Navy photo #130911-N-IC228-009 by Lcdr. Corey Barker from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p08	142k	11 September 2013: the eastern Caribbean - Quarter master Seaman Kenny Welch maintains the course for the frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) as the ship makes an approach on the Canadian supply ship HMCS Preserver during a replenishment at sea during the annual UNITAS 2013 exercise off the coast of Colombia . (U. S. Navy photo #130911-N-IC228-007 by Lcdr. Corey Barker from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p09	249k	11 September 2013: the eastern Caribbean - Chief Master-at-Arms Steven Reedy and Seaman Jonathan Asamoah make distance, speed and course calculations aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) during their approach to the Canadian navy supply ship HMCS Preserver during a replenishment at sea as part of the annual UNITAS 2013 exercise. (U. S. Navy photo #130911-N-IC228-006 by Lcdr. Corey Barker from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p10	302k	11 September 2013: the eastern Caribbean - Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) hold a line tight during a replenishment at sea with the Canadian navy supply ship HMSC Preserver during the annual UNTAS exercise. (U. S. Navy photo #130911-N-IC228-002 by Lcdr. Corey Barker from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p11	167k	11 September 2013: the eastern Caribbean - The bridge at night aboard frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) during the annual UNITAS maritime exercise off the coast of Colombia. (U. S. Navy photo #130911-N-IC228-040 by Lcdr. Corey Barker from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p12	189k	13 September 2013: the Caribbean Sea - Commanding Officer of USS Rentz (FFG 46), Cmdr. lance Lantier and Lt.Dan DeFreval discuss how to best maneuver the frigate during a scenario-based war game exercise. (U. S. Navy photo #130913-N-IC228-003 by Lcdr. Corey Barker from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p13	135k	13 September 2013: the Caribbean Sea - Chief Master at Arms Steven Reedy uses a flashing light to warn adversary warships participating in a scenario-based sea battle exercise to depart the area. (U. S. Navy photo #130913-N-IC228-007 by Lcdr. Corey Barker from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p14	127k	13 September 2013: the Caribbean Sea - Quartermaster First Class Jeremy Gowin describes how the USS Rentz (FFG 46) and Royal Canadian frigate HMCS Ville de Quebec (F 332) maneuvered during a scenario-based sea battle exercise. (U. S. Navy photo #130913-N-IC228-005 by Lcdr. Corey Barker from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p15	197k	14 September 2013: the Caribbean Sea - Peruvian navy Lt. Palao Camogliano, Operations Specialists 2nd Class Royce McGee and Matthew Barnes confirm the position of a simulated enemy destroyer in the combat information center aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) during war games. (U. S. Navy photo #130914-N-IC228-002 by Lcdr. Corey Barker from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p16	118k	14 September 2013: the Caribbean Sea - Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician Carnelius Mitchell, assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 40, on watch in the combat information center aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) during the annual UNITAS maritime exercise while assigned to U.S. 4th Fleet. (U. S. Navy photo #130914-N-IC228-001 by Lcdr. Corey Barker from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p17	422k	14 September 2013: Covenas, Colombia – Sailors from the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) dance with local Colombian ceremonial dancers during a BBQ that was held after the closing ceremony of the annual UNITAS 2013 exercise. (U. S. Navy photo #130915-N-WA189-126 by MC2 Adam Henderson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p18	124k	14 September 2013: Covenas, Colombia – Quarter Master Third Class David Johnson from the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) dances with a local Colombian ceremonial dancer. (U. S. Navy photo #130915-N-WA189-138 by MC2 Adam Henderson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p19	238k	14 September 2013: Covenas, Colombia – Fire Controlman Second Class Ross Woody from the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) dances with a local Colombian ceremonial dancer during a BBQ that was held after the closing ceremony of UNITAS 2013. (U. S. Navy photo #130915-N-WA189-146 by MC2 Adam Henderson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p20	180k	16 September 2013: Covenas, Colombia – U. S. Coast Guardsmen from law enforcement detachment cook food for the sailors of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) after successfully completing UNITAS 2013. (U. S. Navy photo #130916-N-WA189-055 by MC2 Adam Henderson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p21	141k	16 September 2013: Covenas, Colombia – Cmdr. Lance Lantier, commanding officer for the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46), plays a beanbag game called cornhole on the flight during a steel beach picnic after successfully completing UNITAS 2013. (U. S. Navy photo #130916-N-WA189-017 by MC2 Adam Henderson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p22	150k	16 September 2013: Covenas, Colombia – Chief Yeoman Glenn Simmons enjoys fresh barbecue on the flight deck aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) during a steel beach picnic hosted the U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement detachment . (U. S. Navy photo #130916-N-WA189-063 by MC2 Adam Henderson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p23	229k	17 September 2013: the Caribbean Sea – U. S. Navy Cmdr. Lance Lantier, right, the commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46), promotes an electronics technician seaman to petty officer 3rd class during a ceremony on the Rentz in the Caribbean Sea Sept. 17, 2013. The Rentz participated in Operation Martillo, a joint, interagency and multinational collaborative effort to deny transnational criminal organizations air and maritime access to the littoral regions of the Central American isthmus. (U. S. Navy photo #130917-N-WA189-006 by MC2 Adam Henderson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p24	174k	17 September 2013: Colon, Panama - Lt.(jg) Michelle Webster checks bearings in the pilot house of the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) as the ship prepares to enter the Panama Canal to transit from Colon to Panama City during Operation Martillo counter transnational organized crime operations while assigned to U. S. 4th Fleet. (U. S. Navy photo #130917-N-IC228-001 by Lcdr. Corey Barker from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p25	170k	21 September 2013: At Sea – U. S. Navy Damage Controlman 1st Class Thao Le, left, gives sailors in repair locker 2 aboard the guided missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) proper training on hose handling during a general quarters drill. (U. S. Navy photo #130921-N-WA189-026 by MC2 Adam Henderson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p26	186k	21 September 2013: At Sea – U. S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman Jorge Acosta, center, an independent duty corpsman aboard the guided missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46), teaches the medical procedures for how to properly load a patient during a general quarters drill. (U. S. Navy photo #130921-N-WA189-107 by MC2 Adam Henderson from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
0746p27	223k	28 February 2014: San Diego, Cal. - Operations Specialist 2nd Class Gary Viator, assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46), reunites with his family after a seven month deployment. Deployed since 25 July 2013, the crew of Rentz, in conjunction with Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 49 and U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement detachments, disrupted four shipments of cocaine, totaling nearly 2,000 kilograms, in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean off the coast of Central and South America as part of Operation Martillo. (U. S. Navy photos #140228-N-YW024-223 and #140228-N-YW024-231 by MC3 Katarzyna Kobiljak from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
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0746p29	137k	28 February 2014: San Diego, Cal. - Yeoman 2nd Class Brian Jarett assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) reunites with his family after a seven month deployment. (U. S. Navy photos #140228-N-YW024-212 by MC3 Katarzyna Kobiljak from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)

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