USS Ford (FFG 54)

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0754p01	137k	30 July 2003: At sea aboard USS Ford (FFG 54) - Ensign E. Taylor watches Casey Mitchell and Sean Simpson from Olympia Wash. maneuver the 25mm chain gun aboard USS Ford (FFG 54) as they steam towards Seattle, Wash., during Seafair Fleet Week 2003. (U.S. Navy photo #030730-N-6477M-009 by PH2 Eli J. Medellin from the Navy News Stand)		Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Archive Manager DE / FF / LCS Archive Navsource
0754p02	222k	01 October 2003: Naval Station Everett, Wash. - Quartermaster 3rd Class Robbie L. Hurtado and Operations Specialist Seaman Ryan M. Phillips assigned to the guided missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG 61) stand gate guard duty on the pier at Naval Station Everett as Gas Turbine Systems Mechanic 3rd Class Isaiah A. Acuna arrives to report for duty aboard USS Ford (FFG 54). (U.S. Navy photo #031001-N-6477M-021 by PH2 Eli J. Medellin from the Navy News Stand)
0754p03	70k	06 February 2004: Everett, Wash. - Lt.(jg) Elliott Taylor peers through the alidade on the bridge aboard the guided missile frigate Ford. The alidade aids ship handlers in aligning the vessels course correctly. Taylor was recently selected as Naval Station Everetts 2003 Ship Handler of the Year. (U.S. Navy photo #040206-N-6620C-001 by JOSN Travis Lee Clark from the Navy News Stand)
0754p04	144k	07 May 2004: Everett, Wash. - Gunner's Mate 1st Class Jeremy Pederson gives local Girl Scout Troop 2171 a tour of the guided missile frigate Ford. The Girl Scouts came aboard to present the crew with 300 folded pocket flags to remind them of home while on their upcoming deployment. Each flag came in a small plastic pouch along with a short thank you note from the local Girl Scout troops. (U.S. Navy photo #0040507-N-6620C-001 by JOSN Travis Lee Clark from the Navy News Stand)
0754p05	175k	26 June 2004: The Pacific Ocean - Electrician's Mate 1st Class Jerald Eckman, from Marysville, Wash., stands the Engineering Officer of the Watch in the Central Control Station aboard Ford. Ford is assigned to the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG), which is participating in Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. Summer Pulse is the Navy's first deployment under its new Fleet Response Plan (FRP). (U.S. Navy photo #040626-N-4768W-175 by PH3 Joshua Word from the Navy News Stand)
0754p06	187k	28 July 2004: The Pacific Ocean - Seaman Nathan Crouch assigned to Ford, helps heave around on the messenger line during an underway replenishment (UNREP) in the Pacific Ocean. Ford participated in Rim of the Pacific maritime exercises 2004 and is currently on a four-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). (U.S. Navy photo #040728-N-1919W-001 by JO2 Devin Wright from the Navy News Stand)
0754p07	170k	28 July 2004: The Pacific Ocean - Seaman Bryan Cofer assigned to Ford, helps heave around on the messenger line during an underway replenishment in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo #040728-N-1919W-004 by JO2 Devin Wright from the Navy News Stand)
0754p08	138k	18 October 2004: The Pacific Ocean - Gas Turbine System Technician Electrical 3rd Class Omar Vasquez of El Paso, Texas, mans a fuel watch station aboard the guided missile frigate Ford. Ford is on a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean with the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG). (U.S. Navy photo #041018-N-0841E-530 by PH2 Oscar Espinoza from the Navy News Stand)
0754p09	151k	18 October 2004: The Pacific Ocean - Fire Controlman 3rd Class Nat Sakolpas, left, of Long Beach, Calif., is assisted by Fire Controlman 3rd Class Eric Hatchett of Lebanon, Ohio, while loading a Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) with 20-millimeter rounds aboard the guided missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54). CWIS is a fast-reaction, rapid-fire gun system that provides U.S. Navy ships with a terminal defense against anti-ship missiles. (U.S. Navy photo #041018-N-0841E-147 by PH2 Oscar Espinoza from the Navy News Stand)
0754p10	126k	09 November 2004: Naval Station Everett, Wash. - Cmdr. Timothy B. Spratto, right, renders a hand salute to Commander, Navy Region Northwest, Rear Adm. Hering during a change of command ceremony at Naval Station Everett. Spratto assumed command of Ford, relieving Cmdr. David A. Schnell, center. (U.S. Navy photo #041109-N-6477M-023 by PH2 Eli J. Medellin from the Navy News Stand)
0754p11	399k	07 May 2005: Naval Station Everett, Wash. - Sailors assigned to the deck department aboard Ford paint an anchor chain while in port at Naval Station Everett. Ford is currently preparing for their next scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo #050504-N-9293K-021 by PH3 Jacob J. Kirk from the Navy News Stand)
0754p12	163k	26 May 2005: Everett, Wash. - Personnelman Seaman Keith Williams-Bey, assigned to the guided missile frigate Ford, sings the National Anthem before the Everett Hawks arena football game in Everett, Wash. (U.S. Navy photo #050527-N-3390M-025 by PH3 Douglas G. Morrison from the Navy News Stand)
0754p13	267k	27 July 2005: Everett, Wash. - Hull Technician Fireman Brandon Jackson, right, and Damage Controlman 3rd Class Seth Lindauer demonstrate pipe-patching techniques and other vital damage control scenarios in preparation of the Command Assessment and Readiness Training (CART) evaluation phase two aboard the guided-missile frigate Ford. The crew of the Perry-class frigate is undergoing a rigorous training cycle in preparation for its upcoming deployment to South America. (U.S. Navy photo #050727-N-8825R-011 by PH3 Aramis Ramirez from the Navy News Stand)
0754p14	246k	04 August 2005: Puget Sound, Wash. - Midshipman 1st Class Christopher Pieschl trains as Conning Officer on the bridge of the guided-missile frigate Ford. Ford is hosting five midshipmen from various U.S. Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) units from around the country, as well as the U.S. Naval Academy, to train the potential officers in routine ship operations, drills and experiences. (U.S. Navy photo #050804-N-8825R-015 by PH3 Aramis Ramirez from the Navy News Stand)
0754p15	73k	03 July 2006: Naval Station Everett, Wa. - Storekeeper 1st Class Kevin Hollis assigned to the frigate Ford holds his daughter for the first time in six months, following the ship's return from a scheduled six month deployment. The Perry-class frigate deployed to South America where it conducted various anti-drug operations, frequently deploying her Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) teams to inspect possible smugglers at sea. (U.S. Navy photo #060703-N-3390M-256 by MC3 Douglas G. Morrison from the Navy News Stand)
0754p16	220k	03 July 2006: Naval Station Everett, Wa. - Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Fletcher Hendrickson assigned to the guided-missile frigate Ford holds his children for the 1st time in six months following a recent deployment. The Perry-class frigate deployed to South America for six months, where it conducted various anti-drug operations. (U.S. Navy photo #060703-N-6247M-005 and #060703-N-3390M-334 by MC1 Bruce McVicar and MC3 Douglas G. Morrison from the Navy News Stand)
0754p17	79k	28 May 2008: Puerto Princesa, Philippines - Aviation Boatswains Mate Petty Officer 3rd Class Russell Hamm, assigned to the guided-missile frigate Ford, carefully paints around the window of a classroom at Mauricio Reynosa SR. Memorial Elementary School. Sailors from the Philippines and United States Navy and Coast Guard, are painting two school buildings during a community relations project for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2008. (U.S. Navy photo #080528-N-2296G-023 by MC1 Dave Gordon from the Navy News Stand)
0754p18	109k	29 May 2008: The Pacific Ocean - Fire Controlman 2nd Class Matthew Chandler works on the ship's close in weapons system during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2008 aboard the frigate Ford. (U.S. Navy photo #080529-N-2296G-018 by MC1 Dave Gordon from the Navy News Stand)
0754p19	208k	29 May 2008: The Pacific Ocean - Gunner's Mate Seaman Matt Crutchfield cleans a part for a 76 mm machine gun aboard Ford. (U.S. Navy photo #080529-N-2296G-015 by MC1 Dave Gordon from the Navy News Stand)
0754p20	225k	09 June 2008: Sattahip, Thailand - Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class James Patnoudes, a native of Joliet, Ill., greets Khaobuysri school children with a basketball. Patnoudes is one of several crew members of the guided-missile frigate Ford to visit local schools. Ford is one of several U.S. Navy ships participating in CARAT 2008. CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asian nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo #080609-N-3581D-028 by MC1 Maurice Dayao from the Navy News Stand)
0754p21	231k	16 June 2008: Sattahip, Thailand - Ensign Ian Hochstein, assigned to the frigate Ford, teaches a young girl to spin a basketball at the Ban Kao Chan Primary School in Sattahip. (U.S. Navy photo #080616-N-3581D-208 by MC1 Maurice Dayao from the Navy News Stand)
0754p22	114k	21 June 2008: Singapore - Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Russell Hamm from the the guided-missile frigate Ford cleans a drainage gutter during a community relations project at the Archdiocesan Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People, Singapore, as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2008. U.S. Coast Guard and Navy volunteers painted, gardened and performed yard maintenance during the project. (U.S. Navy photo #080621-G-9409H-087 by PA3 Angela Henderson, USCG from the Navy News Stand)
0754p23	130k	08 July 2008: Chukai, Malaysia - Seaman Apprentice James Watts, assigned to Ford, lets a student push him over during a community relations project at the PDK Kompleks Penyayang school during the Malaysian phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness And Training (CARAT) 2008. CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the U.S. and six Southeast Asia nations designed to build relationships and enhance operational readiness. (U.S. Navy photo #080707-N-1159B-104 by MC1 Brian Brannon from the Navy News Stand)
0754p24	154k	17 June 2009: The Pacific Ocean - Air Warfare Systems Operator 3rd Class Brian McGarrigle and Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jonathan Cronkhite, both assigned to the Battle Cats of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (Light) (HSL) 43, Detachment 4, based in San Diego, play chess inside the hangar bay of the guided-missile frigate Ford. Ford is deployed with Southern Seas 2009, part of the U.S. Southern Command-led Partnership of the Americas mission focusing on strengthening relationship in the Southern Command area of Focus. (U.S. Navy photo #090617-N-4879G-194 by MC3 Patrick Grieco from the Navy News Stand)
0754p25	291k	27 March 2010: Phoenix, Ariz. - Chief Petty Officer J. C. Waters, assigned to USS Ford, meets with retired service members at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz. Phoenix is one of 20 Navy Weeks planned across America for 2010. Navy Weeks show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence. (U.S. Navy photo #100327-N-2389S-072 by MC2 Kat Smith from the Navy News Stand)
0754p26	151k	10 June 2011: The South China Sea - Cmdr. Donald Foss, commanding officer of Ford, speaks with Royal Malaysian Navy Lt. Hassim Syahrum about his experiences in the service. Ford is taking part in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2011 and is at sea with ships from the Royal Malaysian navy. (U.S. Navy photo #110610-N-SP676-308 by MC3 Brian A. Stone from the Navy News Stand)
0754p27	301k	03 July 2011: Vladivostok, Russia - Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Timothy Brogdon, from Camarillo, Calif., assigned to the guided-missile frigate Ford, is interviewed by local media during a sporting event. Ford is in Vladivostok for a port visit engaging with the Russian navy, experiencing the local culture and conducting community service projects. (U.S. Navy photo #110703-N-MU720-094 by MC2 Devon Dow from the Navy News Stand)
0754p28	297k	21 September 2011: Bay of Bengal - Chief Master at Arms Lee McGuire, assigned to the guided-missile frigate Ford, marks a Bangladesh navy Special Warfare and Diving Salvage (SWADS) sailor's rifle as clear and safe during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2011. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. Bangladesh is participating in this exercise for the first time. (U.S. Navy photo #110921-N-HA376-118 by MC1 Lowell Whitman from the Navy News Stand)
0754p29	202k	01 October 2011: Cochin, India - Boatswain's Mate Seaman George Murray and Seaman Apprentice Jeremy Wort operate the anchor brake as the guided-missile frigate Ford arrives in Cochin, India for a port visit. (U.S. Navy photo #111001-N-ZZ999-473 by IT1 Dean Gerali from the Navy News Stand)
0754p30	267k	01 October 2011: Cochin, India - Cmdr. Donald Foss, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate Ford, greets Jennifer A. McIntyre, consul general of the U.S. Consulate in Chennai, India. (U.S. Navy photo #111001-N-ZZ999-636 by IT1 Dean Gerali from the Navy News Stand)
0754p31	94k	17 November 2011: Everett, Wash. - Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Samuel Siemers is reunited with his family after returning to Naval Station Everett from a six-month deployment to the western Pacific Ocean aboard Ford. Ford participated in the multi-national Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise. (U.S. Navy photo #111117-N-RG482-054 by MC2 Kyle Steckler from the Navy News Stand)
0754p32	322k	25 January 2013: Everett, Wash. - Sailors from the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate Ford pull a line on the pier. Ford recently returned to its homeport of Naval Station Everett after an underway. (U.S. Navy photo #1130125-N-JC752-038 by MCSN Kole E. Carpenter from the Navy News Stand)
0754p33	253k	29 April 2013: Everett, Wash. - Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jesse Watson and Chief Operations Specialist Jason Vela, assigned to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Ford, communicate during the departure from Naval Station Everett to participate in Exercise Trident Fury. Trident Fury is a biennial joint and multinational naval training exercise led by the Royal Canadian Navy. (U.S. Navy photo #130429-N-QY316-106 by MCSA William Blees from the Navy News Stand)
0754p34	159k	29 April 2013: Everett, Wash. - Ensign Ben Ingersoll, the combat information center officer aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate Ford, searches the horizon during the ship's departure from Naval Station Everett to participate in Exercise Trident Fury. (U.S. Navy photo #130429-N-QY316-125 by MCSA William Blees from the Navy News Stand)
0754p35	106k	30 April 2013: Esquilmalt, British Columbia - Sailors assigned to Ford man the rails as the ship pulls pierside at Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada before beginning the 2013 Exercise Trident Fury. Trident Fury is a biennial joint and multinational naval training exercise led by the Royal Canadian Navy to provide mutually beneficial, realistic and relevant training necessary for an effective global Navy. (U.S. Navy photo #130430-N-ZF573-062 by MC3 Chris Brown from the Navy News Stand)
0754p36	110k	06 May 2013: The Pacific Ocean - Seaman Apprentice Derek Russell prepares a refueling hose for replenishment-at-sea aboard Ford during Exercise Trident Fury. (U.S. Navy photo #130506-N-QY316-047 by MCSA William Blees from the Navy News Stand)
0754p37	129k	07 May 2013: The Pacific Ocean - Sailors assigned to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate Ford heave a line during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE-7) during Exercise Trident Fury. (U.S. Navy photo #130507-N-ZF573-133 by MC3 Chris Brown from the Navy News Stand)
0754p38	111k	09 May 2013: The Pacific Ocean - Ensign Dustin Manley, assigned to Ford, communicates with Ford while aboard a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during a small boat training exercise as part of Exercise Trident Fury. Trident Fury is a biennial joint and multinational naval training exercise led by the Royal Canadian Navy and is designed to provide mutually beneficial, realistic and relevant training necessary for an effective global navy. (U.S. Navy photo #130509-N-ZF573-325 by MC3 Chris Brown from the Navy News Stand)

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