Photos of USS Mahan (DDG 72) and Military Sealift Command Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T AO 199)

Here a few more pictures I forgot I had tucked away. They were taken in January.

Mahan is assigned to Combined Task Force 151, a multinational task force established to conduct counter-piracy operations in and around the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.
These pictures are from Navy NewStand- Eye on the Fleet.
The entire articles are located at
www.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=68169
and
www.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=68168


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GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 17, 2009) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) sort pallets during a vertical replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199).
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John K. Hamilton/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 17, 2009) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) pulls along side the guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) during a vertical replenishment.
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John K. Hamilton/Released)

More Photos

USS Mahan Using UAV Technology

This is so neat! I just read that the USS Mahan (DDG 72) has an UAV system (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) fully integrated into it's combat systems.

The UAV conducts daily surveillance which the ships intelligence specialists monitor looking for pirate related activities.

I also learned that the UAV can fly in the day or at night, and in a covert or overt posture.

That is very cool technology! It sounds like an extremely high tech version of the remote control helicopter toy called Air Hogs.

If you would like to learn more you may find the full article at http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=42801




Important note:
This photo is NOT from the USS Mahan, it is the USS Saipan. I just wanted to add an image of what an UAV looks like. The USS Mahan may be using a completely different kind.

Photo of UAV on USS Saipan

Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) Drills

My son, Ronald, is on the USS Mahan (DDG 72). He will be coming home soon. Yayee!
Here are some nifty photos of VBSS (visit, board, search and seizure)drills. I found this article in January and forgot to post it, so I'm posting it now.




(U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John K. Hamilton/Released)

According to this article they are operating with the newly formed Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 conducting counter piracy operations but as required remain available to conduct a wider range maritime security operations with CTF 150.

The Combined Task Force 151 is a multinational task force conducting counter piracy operations to detect and deter piracy in and around the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Red Sea. It was established to create a lawful maritime order and develop security in the maritime environment.

Yeah, that means that they go after the pirates. Arrrghh!

The rest of this article may be found at www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=42179&page=3

Seriously, it's interesting. Go read it!

My Apple Core Quilt

My childhood apple core quilt.


When I was a girl I had an apple core patterned quilt. None of the pieces matched another. I was an insomniac as a child and spent many hours in my bed (I was supposed to be napping)looking at the images and patterns on each piece and touching the different textures of the fabrics.

I loved that quilt and still enjoy admiring it. I have it even though some of the fabric is wore and shows the inner lining of the blanket. Every once in a while I take it out and put it on my bed. I do not leave it on for long because I quickly notice the places that need repairs and would be sad if it were destroyed.

The pictures of Chantels Quilt of Despair remind me of the fun that I had admiring that blanket and inspires me to make one for my younger boys to enjoy. I also think it would be neat to use their wore and outgrown clothing so they can look at it when they are older and reminisce upon their younger days.


Chantels crazy quilt