USS Gary (FFG 51)

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0751p01	396k	29 May 2002: Yokosuka, Japan - U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) visits with sailors aboard the frigate USS Gary during the Senator's goodwill trip to forward deployed naval forces stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. Senator Inouye emphasized the purpose of his trip was to meet and thank forward deployed sailors serving the United States abroad. Sen. Inouye also met with sailors aboard the 7th Fleet Command Ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and Commander, Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo #020529-N-4178C-001 by JO1 Bruce Cummins from Navy Newstand)		Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Manager, Navsource DE / FF / LCS Archive
0751p02	522k	22 June 2003: Cochin, India - Operations Specialist 3rd Class Alexander Chobot from Chicago, Ill., and Sonar Technician 1st Class Ehron Stout from Havana, Ill., both assigned to the guided missile frigate Gary, scrape paint from playground equipment in preparation for painting with the assistance of some children during a community service project at the SOS Children's Village, and orphanage. (U.S. Navy photo #030622-N-0000E-002 by Lt. j.g. Ryan Easterday from Navy Newstand)
0751p03	327k	13 August 2004: Sea of Japan - Boatswains Mate 1st Class Tony Cloud assigned to the guided missile frigate Gary signals a U.S. Army UH-60A Blackhawk to hover during a semi-annual deck landing qualification off the coast of Chinhae, Korea. The Blackhawk helicopter and crew are attached to the Bravo Company, 1st of the 52nd Regiment stationed in Seoul, Korea. (U.S. Navy photo #040814-N-0000X-005 from Navy Newstand)
0751p04	399k	05 October 2004: Off the coast of India - Indian Navy officers Lt. Cmdr. Amarjeet Saluja, top left, and Lt. Sanjeer Khosla observe as the crew of the guided missile frigate USS Gary prepare for a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the Indian Navy replenishment and repair ship INS Aditya (A 59). Gary, along with the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) and the attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757), are off the coast of India to take part in exercise Malabar 04 with the Indian Navy. Malabar is designed to increase interoperability between the two navies while enhancing the cooperative security relationship between India and the United States. The at-sea exercise includes maritime interdiction, surface events, sub-surface, air events and personnel exchanges. (U.S. Navy photo #041005-N-0021M-010 by JO1 Todd Macdonald from Navy Newstand)
0751p05	278k	05 October 2004: Off the coast of India - Indian Naval officer Lt. Cmdr. Amarjeet Saluja, left, an anti-submarine warfare specialist aboard the Indian Navy frigate INS Betwa (F 32), discusses underway replenishment procedures with Chief Boatswain's Mate Ricky Cambridge, assigned to the guided missile frigate USS Gary. Gary, along with the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) and the attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757), are off the coast of India to take part in exercise Malabar 04. (U.S. Navy photo #041005-N-0021M-011 by JO1 Todd Macdonald from Navy Newstand)
0751p06	364k	06 October 2004: Off the Indian Coast - Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Steven Douglas and Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Ross Zahara, both assigned to the guided missile frigate Gary, assist members of an Indian Navy Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) boarding team. The team, from the Indian Navy frigate INS Brahmaputra (F 31), received assistance from U.S. Navy Sailors, who conducted training on procedures for boarding, searching, and handling suspect vessels. Both ships are taking part in exercise Malabar 04. (U.S. Navy photo #041006-N-0021M-001 by JO1 Todd Macdonald from Navy Newstand)
0751p07	362k	06 October 2004: Off the Indian Coast - Operations Specialist Seaman Chia Lee, center, assigned to the guided missile frigate USS Gary, translates a Chinese message for boarding team members from the Indian Navy frigate INS Brahmaputra (F 31) during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) drill off the coast of India. The drill was part of the exercise Malabar 04. (U.S. Navy photo #041006-N-0021M-004 by JO1 Todd Macdonald from Navy Newstand)
0751p08	381k	26 March 2005: the Pacific Ocean - Chief Gunner's Mate George Cummings of Taylor, Texas, demonstrates the different conditions of readiness for the Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun used aboard the guided missile frigate USS Gary. Currently under way in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility, Gary demonstrates power projection and sea control as one of the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Carrier Strike Group's forward-deployed frigates, operating from Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo #050326-N-3614M-009 by PH3 Nick Melchor from Navy Newstand)
0751p09	285k	26 March 2005: the Pacific Ocean - Sonar Technician 1st Class Christopher Fromknecht fires a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun from the forecastle of the guided missile frigate Gary during a weapons familiarization exercise. The shoot was organized as a way to familiarize sailors with the proper firing techniques of the 12-gauge shotgun. (U.S. Navy photo #050326-N-3614M-148 by PH3 Nick Melchor from Navy Newstand)
0751p10	311k	01 September 2006: Yokosuka, Japan - The frigate Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Navy frigate Gary, Lt. j.g. Kellie Young speaks with a Japanese government employee participating in a Tokyo Metropolitan Government Disaster drill. USS Gary's part in the drill involves the U.S. Navy extracting government officials and employees in a case of natural disaster. (U.S. Navy photo #060901-N-1332Y-366 by MCSN Adam York from Navy Newstand)
0751p11	181k	01 September 2006: Yokosuka, Japan - Ships Serviceman 3rd Class Anthony Benson mans the rails with fellow sailors aboard the guided missile frigate USS Gary as they depart Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, to assist in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Natural Disaster Drill. (U.S. Navy photo #060901-N-1332Y-035 by MCSN Adam York from Navy Newstand)
0751p12	72k	01 September 2006: Yokosuka Bay, Japan - USS Gary (FFG 51) Commanding Officer, Cdr. Joseph Deleon, looks out from the bridge wing as QMSN Michael Lind takes a bearing reading. Gary went to Tokyo to participate in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Disaster Drill. (U.S. Navy photo #060901-N-2716P-027 by MC1 Paul J. Phelps from the Navy Newstand)
0751p13	138k	26 January 2007: the Pacific Ocean - Damage control training team member Master-at-Arms 1st Class Devon Wilson assist a shipmate during dress out for a general quarters drill aboard the guided missile frigate Gary. Gary is underway for a regularly scheduled underway period. Gary, currently on deployment in the western Pacific, is scheduled for a port visit in Cambodia, the first by a U. S. Navy ship in 30 years. The frigate is assigned to Destroyer Squadron One Five and operates out of Yokosuka, Japan, as part of the Navys Forward Deployed Naval Forces. (U.S. Navy photo #070126-N-8534H-006 by MC2 Barry R. Hirayama from the Navy Newstand)
0751p14	93k	26 January 2007: the Pacific Ocean - Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Willie Ellerbe signals to the pilot of the SH-60B Seahawk that personnel are on the deck and in the danger zone aboard the guided missile frigate Gary. Gary, currently on deployment in the western Pacific, is scheduled for a port visit in Cambodia. (U.S. Navy photo #070125-N-8534H-002 by MC2 Barry R. Hirayama from the Navy Newstand)
0751p15	191k	02 February 2007: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia - Sailors man the rails aboard Gary as the ship arrives in port. During the port visit, the crew participated in community relations projects and sight seeing activities. Gary is currently on deployment in the western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo #070202-N-8534H-002 by MC2 Barry R. Hirayama from the Navy Newstand)
0751p16	124k	04 February 2007: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia - Information Systems Technician 1st Class Kufere Usanga colors a coloring book with a child of the Bukit Harap Home for Children with Special Needs and Orphanage during a visit to Malaysia by guided missile frigate Gary. Approximately 20 Sailors interacted and spent some quality time with the children from Bukit Harap Home during a community relations project in the city. Gary is currently on deployment in the western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo #070204-N-8534H-004 by MC2 Barry R. Hirayama from the Navy Newstand)
0751p17	243k	09 February 2007: Sihanoukville, Cambodia - U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia Joseph A. Mussomeli and Commanding Officer of guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) Cmdr. Joseph Deleon conduct a press conference with local and international news agencies during the Gary's historic port visit. Gary is currently in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, marking the first visit by a U.S. Navy ship in 30 years. The crew will participate in medical assistance and community relation projects as well as professional exchanges with their Cambodian counterpart. (U.S. Navy photo #070209-N-8534H-002 by MC2 Barry R. Hirayama from the Navy Newstand)
0751p18	318k	10 February 2007: Sihanoukville, Cambodia - Sailors assigned aboard guided missile frigate Gary work to renovate the Andong Thmore Health Center during a community relations project. (U.S. Navy photo #070210-N-8534H-002 by MC2 Barry R. Hirayama from the Navy Newstand)
0751p19	222k	10 February 2007: Sihanoukville, Cambodia - The guided-missile frigate Gary and U.S. personnel provide local Cambodian nationals medical and dental treatment during a medical and dental community relations activity outside the city of Sihanouville, Cambodia. (U.S. Navy photo #070210-N-8534H-013 by MC2 Barry R. Hirayama from the Navy Newstand)
0751p20	218k	11 February 2007: Sihanoukville, Cambodia - Sailors stationed aboard the guided-missile frigate Gary demonstrate damage control procedures to Royal Cambodian Navy Sailors on the flight deck of Gary during the ships 3rd day in port. While in port, Gary sailors will conduct a variety of bi-lateral training exercises and community relation activities. (U.S. Navy photo #070211-N-8534H-003 by MC2 Barry R. Hirayama from the Navy Newstand)
0751p21	225k	11 February 2007: Sihanoukville, Cambodia - Sailors stationed aboard the guided-missile frigate Gary demonstrate damage control procedures to Royal Cambodian Navy sailors on the flight deck of Gary during the ships 3rd day in port. (U.S. Navy photo #070211-N-8534H-010 by MC2 Barry R. Hirayama from the Navy Newstand)
0751p22	262k	11 February 2007: Sihanoukville, Cambodia - Gary sailors construct a scooter for the children of the Village Denfants De Sihanoukville Orphanage during ships third day in port. (U.S. Navy photo #070211-N-8534H-017 by MC2 Barry R. Hirayama from the Navy Newstand)
0751p23	101k	10 September 2007: San Diego, Cal. - Chief Operations Specialist John Hershey, assigned to Gary, hugs his wife after returning from Yokosuka, Japan, following a hull swap with guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85). Gary had been forward deployed in Japan for the past eight years, where she participated in a number of international relations visits to foreign ports. (U.S. Navy photo #070910-N-5411L-141 by MC1 Paula M. Ludwick from the Navy Newstand)
0751p24	121k	10 September 2007: San Diego, Cal. - Boatswain's Mate Seaman Floyd Cornwell, assigned to Gary, plays with his son after returning from Yokosuka, Japan, following a hull swap with guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85). (U.S. Navy photo #070910-N-5411L-179 by MC1 Paula M. Ludwick from the Navy Newstand)
0751p25	192k	14 January 2013: the Pacific Ocean - Seaman Nelson Cole III patrols a passageway inside USS Gary during a simulated fire. Gary is currently deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility in support of Operation Martillo (Hammer) an inter-agency counter drug operation conducted in the waters around South America. (U.S. Navy photo #130116-N-SB121-225 by MC1 Ian W. Anderson from the Navy Newstand)
0751p26	464k	26 August 2013: the Pacific Ocean - Sailors assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment Team 101 embark onto a rigid-hull inflatable boat during small boat operations aboard the guided-missile frigate Gary. Joint interagency and international relationships strengthen U.S. Third Fleet's ability to respond to crises and protect the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo #130826-N-HF252-013 by MC2 Derek Stroop from the Navy Newstand)
0751p27	192k	17 April 2015: San Diego, Cal. - Seaman DeQuincy Thompson embraces his daughter following the return of the guided-missile frigate Gary to Naval Base San Diego after completing its final deployment before decomissioning. During the seven-month deployment Gary operated in the U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet and U.S. 3rd Fleet areas of operations and played an integral role in Operation Martillo. (U.S. Navy photo #150417-N-MB306-030 by MC2 Zachary Bell from the Navy Newstand)
0751p28	203k	20 May 2015: Seal Beach, Cal. - Port rigger George Serna helps offload the last of the ammunition from Gary at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach. After more than 30 years of distinguished service, Gary is tentatively scheduled to decommission on 23 July 2015, at Naval Station San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo #150520-N-YM863-378 by MC1 Eli J. Medellin from the Navy Newstand)

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