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USS Nicholas (FFG 47)


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Klakring 94k 30 September 2000: The Straits of Magellan - Aboard Klakring, QM3 John Byrd plots a course through the tight waterways of the Straits of Magellan during a circumnavigation of the South American continent. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SD-03-12002 by Lt.(jg) Corey Barker from the DVIC) Navsource
Klakring 244k 03 July 2002: Off the coast of Chile - Fire Control Technician 2nd Class Joseph Baccam keeps watch over the guided missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42) as the ship leaves the port city of Coquimbo, Chile, to participate in the Pacific Phase of UNITAS. UNITAS (Latin for unity) involves warships from six countries participating in ten days of intense wargames designed to build multinational coalitions while promoting hemispheric defense and mutual cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo #020703-N-1056B-002 by Lt. Corey Barker from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 198k 11 October 2002: Mayport, Fla. - Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Chris Moran from Klakring wraps line around a patch as the Klakring team races to beat other Naval Station Mayport commands during a pipe-patching contest. The contest was a part of the Surface Navy Olympics Week, a deck/seamanship competition held in October. The Surface Navy Association hosted the event, designed to promote good will and comradery between all commands located in Mayport. (U.S. Navy photo #021011-N-0625G-006 by Paige Gnann from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 55k 16 May 2003: Naval Station Mayport, Fla. - Cdr Mark Genung, Klakring‘s CO, welcomes the reunion group aboard while standing on a dumpster with Klakring in the background. Dale Surber
Klakring 71k 16 May 2003: Naval Station Mayport, Fla. - The USS Allen M. Sumner (DD 692) Reunion Association disembarks Klakring at the conclusion of their visit. Tony Cowart
Klakring 221k 25 May 2006: New York City, N.Y. - Radio City Rockettes show Lt.(jg) Saul Pavlinsky assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42), and Gas Turbine Mechanical Technician 3rd Class Martin Griffin assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) how to perform a high kick from their famous precision dance routine during an event for Fleet Week New York at the Rockefeller Building Observation Deck. New York Fleet Week is a celebration of the sea services honoring those, who have made the ultimate sacrifice through numerous Memorial Day events, remembrances and services. (U.S. Navy photo #060525-N-9640H-043 by PH2 Gabriela Hurtado, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 134k 18 October 2006: Mayport, Fla. - Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician Electrical David Smith changes out a heater element on the ship's dehumidifier. Smith is currently stationed aboard Klakring. (U.S. Navy photo #061018-N-5060B-023 by MC2 Christopher Brown from the Navy News Stand) Navsource
Klakring 178k 18 October 2006: Mayport, Fla. - Fire Controlman 1st Class instructs Sonar Technician 3rd Class Garrett Teague and Boatswains Mate Seaman Ryan Pursser during force protection training. Smith, Teague and Pursser are currently stationed aboard Klakring. (U.S. Navy photo #061018-N-5060B-041 by MC2 Christopher Brown from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 234k 29 July 2009: Mayport, Fla. - Lt.(jg) Peter Goodman greets his wife during a homecoming ceremony for Klakring. Klakring is returning from a deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility conducting theater security cooperation engagements with regional nations. (U.S. Navy photo #090729-N-8590G-005 by MC2 Gary B. Granger Jr., from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 156k 24 March 2010: Mayport, Fla. - Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy Adm. Noman Bashir departs Klakring after a ship tour. Bashir is in the United States on a ten-day visit at the invitation of the U.S. Navy. Bashir is scheduled to meet with various U.S. military and government officials to discuss opportunities for continued coordination and cooperation between the U.S. and Pakistan navies. (U.S. Navy photo #100324-N-8590G-005 by MC2 Gary B. Granger Jr., from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 265k 05 April 2010: Mayport, Fla. - Sailors aboard Klakring take a line from a tugboat to get the ship underway. Klakring is departing on a six-month deployment to Latin America and the Caribbean as part of Southern Seas 2010, a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment. (U.S. Navy photo #100405-N-9301W-030 by MC1 Darryl Wood, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 155k 07 April 2010: the Caribbean Sea - Sailors aboard Klakring render honors during a burial at sea. Klakring is on a six-month deployment to Latin America and the Caribbean as part of Southern Seas 2010, a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment. (U.S. Navy photo #100407-N-8729S-001 by MC1 Michael J. Scott, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 400k 07 April 2010: the Caribbean Sea - Sailors aboard Klakring render honors during a burial at sea. (U.S. Navy photo #100407-N-9301W-224 by MC1 Darryl Wood, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 99k 07 April 2010: the Caribbean Sea - Boatswains Mate Seaman Apprentice Jacob Starks salutes during a burial at sea ceremony on the flight deck of Klakring. (U.S. Navy photo #100407-N-9301W-364 by MC1 Darryl Wood, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 420k 12 April 2010: the Caribbean, St. Lucia - Electronics Technician 2nd Class Garry Compton inspects an antenna mounted on top of the mast of Klakring while pier side in St. Lucia. (U.S. Navy photo #100412-N-9301W-038 by MC1 Darryl Wood, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 182k 13 April 2010: the Caribbean, St. Lucia - Cmdr. Robin Smith, left, executive officer of Klakring, reinforces a floor support with the help of a fellow sailor during a community service project. Klakring is on a port visit to St. Lucia during a scheduled six-month deployment to Latin America and the Caribbean as part of Southern Seas 2010. (U.S. Navy photo #100413-N-9301W-149 by MC1 Darryl Wood, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 236k 14 April 2010: the Caribbean, St. Lucia - Sailors aboard Klakring take in mooring lines while departing St. Lucia. Klakring is on a port visit to St. Lucia during a scheduled six-month deployment to Latin America and the Caribbean as part of Southern Seas 2010. (U.S. Navy photo #100414-N-9301W-080 by MC1 Darryl Wood, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 533k 22 April 2010: Fortaleza, Brazil - Sailors assigned to Klakring participate with sailors from the Brazilian navy in a community service project at a local school in Fortaleza, Brazil. (U.S. Navy photo #100422-N-9301W-497 by MC1 Darryl Wood, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 161k 25 April 2010: the Atlantic Ocean - Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Louie Reyes, front, and Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical) 2nd Class Christian Djiofack conduct an emergency seawater cooling valve test aboard Klakring . Klakring is on a six-month deployment to Latin America and the Caribbean as part of Southern Seas 2010, a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment. (U.S. Navy photo #1100425-N-9301W-095 by MC1 Darryl Wood, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 191k 29 April 2010: Salvador, Brazil - Cmdr. Scott M. Smith, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Klakring , Cmdr. Terrence Dudley of the Navy Section Chief, Military Liaison Office, Brazil, with Capitao de Fragata (CF) Fabio Carrancho da Silva Rocha, Commander of the Fuzileiros Navais, looks at the engine of a transport vehicle after the 67th Anniversary celebration of the Brazilian Marines in Salvador. Klakring is on a six-month deployment to Latin America and the Caribbean as part of Southern Seas 2010, a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment. (U.S. Navy photo #100430-N-8729S-005 by MC1 Michael J. Scott, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 148k 29 April 2010: Salvador, Brazil - Culinary Specialist 1st Class Shon Coffie, assigned to Klakring, sweeps the walkway of the Eschol Municipal Fernando Presidio youth school as American and Brazilian sailors conduct a community relations project during a port visit to Salvador, Brazil for Southern Seas 2010. (U.S. Navy photo #100428-N-9301W-649 by MC1 Darryl Wood, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 184k 09 May 2010: Montevideo, Uruguay - Sailors embarked aboard Klakring participate in a 5-kilometer run during a port visit in Montevideo. (U.S. Navy photo #100509-N-9301W-646 by MC1 Darryl Wood, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 185k 09 May 2010: Montevideo, Uruguay - Chief Fire Controlman Kevin Miller and Electrician's Mate Fireman Erik Reinis, explain the ship's weaponry to children from the St. Cenadis Orphanage aboard the guided-missile frigate Klakring during a port call in Montevideo. (U.S. Navy photo #100509-N-8729S-016 by MC1 Michael J. Scott, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 211k 09 May 2010: Montevideo, Uruguay - Sailors assigned to Klakring prepare Project Handclasp materials for distribution by the U.S. Embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay during a port visit. The items will be donated to the CEPRODIH Women's Battered Shelter. Klakring is participating in Southern Seas 2010. (U.S. Navy photo #100510-N-8729S-001 by MC1 Michael J. Scott, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 97k 22 May 2010: the Atlantic Ocean - Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Joseph Christos loads a 76mm round into the main deck gun for a firing exercise aboard Klakring during the multi-national naval exercise UNITAS LANT 2010. (U.S. Navy photo #100522-N-9301W-318 by MC1 Darryl Wood, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 91k 22 May 2010: the Atlantic Ocean - Electronics Technician Seaman Bryan Biggs applies a sealant to an antenna connection to prevent moisture damage aboard Klakring during the multi-national naval exercise UNITAS LANT 2010. (U.S. Navy photo #100522-N-9301W-361 by MC1 Darryl Wood, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 188k 08 June 2010: Puerto Montt, Chile - Lt.(jg) Amelia Abbett, assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42), hands a bear to a preschooler during a community service project in Puerto Montt, Chile. (U.S. Navy photo #100608-N-9301W-102 by MC1 Darryl Wood, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 194k 08 June 2010: Puerto Montt, Chile - A Chilean preschooler and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Joseph Christos, assigned to the guided-missile frigate Klakring , rest in the doorway during a community relations project in Puerto Montt. (U.S. Navy photo #100608-N-9301W-228 by MC1 Darryl Wood, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 162k 30 June 2010: the Pacific Ocean - Lt. Daniel Giudici and Lt.(jg) Amelia Abbett conduct a tour of Klakring to visiting partner nation naval officers during naval exercises off the coast of Peru. (U.S. Navy photo #100630-N-9301W-204 by MC1 Darryl Wood, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 252k 21 August 2010: Santa Marta, Colombia - Sailors assigned to the guided-missile frigate Klakring paint the side of the John F. Kennedy Educational Institution during a joint community relations project with the Colombian national navy in Santa Marta, Colombia. (U.S. Navy photo #100821-N-9301W-743 by MC1 Darryl Wood, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 212k 21 August 2010: Santa Marta, Colombia - Lt. Lance Ruth, assigned to the guided-missile frigate Klakring, paints window shutters as children clean wiping rags during a joint community service project with the Colombian national navy at the John F. Kennedy Educational Institution in Santa Marta, Colombia. (U.S. Navy photo #100821-N-9301W-749 by MC1 Darryl Wood, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 178k 11 March 2011: St. Augustine, Fla. - Sailors assigned to Klakring construct frames for a Habitat for Humanity home as part of a community service project. Klakring sailors are working on more than six community service projects in the local area. (U.S. Navy photo #110311-N-DD445-003 by MC2 Sunday Williams, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 181k 11 March 2011: St. Augustine, Fla. - Chief Gas Turbine System Technician Jon Gross, left, Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Travis Werfelman and Electronics Technician Kevin Graham, all assigned to Klakring , construct frames for a Habitat for Humanity home as part of a community service project. (U.S. Navy photo #110311-N-DD445-001 by MC2 Sunday Williams, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 33k 08 September 2012: The Indian Ocean - Members of King Neptune’s Royal court visit Klakring for the Crossing the Line Ceremony. From Left, Klakring Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Darrell Canady, Davey Jones (Chief Damage Controlman Hampton), Operations Specialist 2nd Class Bass, King Neptune (Lt. Pavelka), Chief Personnel Specialist Steer, and Operations Specialist 3rd Class Johnson. The following morning, Klakring entered the harbor of Victoria, Seychelles where it would remain moored for the next three days. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SD-03-12002 by Lt.(jg) Corey Barker from the DVIC)
Klakring 166k 01 December 2012: Mayport, Fla. - Family and friends wait at Naval Station Mayport for the return of the guided-missile frigate Klakring from a six-month deployment to the Caribbean Sea and eastern coast of South America. Klakring participated in intelligence surveillance reconnaissance in support of anti-piracy operations utilizing Fire Scout, an unmanned aerial vehicle. (U.S. Navy photo #121201-N-MJ645-037 by MC2 Marcus L. Stanley, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 166k 01 December 2012: Mayport, Fla. - Senior Chief Sonar Technician (Surface) Adam Obrien is greeted with a kiss from his daughter as he returns home to Naval Station Mayport after a six-month deployment aboard the guided-missile frigate Klakring . Klakring participated in intelligence surveillance reconnaissance in support of anti-piracy operations. (U.S. Navy photo #1121201-N-MJ645-211 by MC2 Marcus L. Stanley, from the Navy News Stand)
Klakring 211k 01 December 2012: Mayport, Fla. - A chief petty officer assigned to Klakring is greeted by family and friends as the ship arrives at Naval Station Mayport after a six-month deployment to the Caribbean Sea and eastern coast of South America. (U.S. Navy photo #121201-N-MJ645-177 by MC2 Marcus L. Stanley, from the Navy News Stand)

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