Photos for June 2012

120601-N-QH125-039 OKINAWA, Japan (June 1, 2012) Rear Adm. Jeffrey Harley and Cmdr. Ed Thompson pin collar devices on Lt. Joel Hammen following his promotion to Lieutenant at the White Beach Naval Facility headquarters of Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Yeoman 3rd Class Ashli DeFraties)

120627-N-CW427-001 SAMAR, Philippines (June 27, 2012) Hospitalman Steven Loll listens to the chest of a Filipino boy in the casualty receiving department 27 June aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). The Philippines is one of four host countries staff members are visiting as part of PP12. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Clay M. Whaley/RELEASED)

120627-N-GL340-018 SAMAR, Philippines (June 27, 2012) Australian Army Lt. Nigel Hinde sprays a kitten with flea and tick spray at a veterinary civic action project (VETCAP) 27 June during Pacific Partnership 2012. VETCAPs provide care to area pets and livestock and educate local residents about rabies and other animal-borne diseases.Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)

120627-N-GL340-037 SAMAR, Philippines (June 27, 2012) Army Spc. Bradley McWillie gives an interactive presentation about rabies to local children at a veterinary civic action project (VETCAP) 27 June during Pacific Partnership 2012. VETCAPs provide care to area pets and livestock and educate local residents about rabies and other animal-borne diseases.Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)

120627-N- ZZ999-001 SASEBO, Japan (June 27, 2012) Lt. Cmdr. Suzanne L. Schang, Commanding Officer of USS Patriot (MCM 7), presents the Combat Information Center to Rear Adm. Richard D. Berkey, Deputy Chief of Staff for Fleet Maintenance, U.S. Pacific Fleet and Cmdr. Neil Sexton, Officer in Charge, U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility And Japan Regional Maintenance Center during Patriot's Selected Restricted Maintenance Availability. Patriot is forward deployed out of Sasebo, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mineman 2nd Class Brian E. Neal)

120628-N-KM175-071 SASEBO, Japan (June 28, 2012) Capt. David Fluker receives a commissioning pennant from Command Master Chief Scott McCreery during his change of command ceremony in the hangar bay of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Keynote speaker Rear Adm. Jeffrey Harley, commander amphibious force seventh fleet, was the guest of honor for the ceremony in which Capt. Daniel Dusek relieved Capt. David Fluker as the commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Terry Matlock/Released)

120628-N-KM175-078 SASEBO, Japan (June 28, 2012) Capt. David Fluker (left) is relieved by Capt. Daniel Dusek during their change of command ceremony in the hangar bay of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Keynote speaker Rear Adm. Jeffrey Harley, commander amphibious force seventh fleet, was the guest of honor for the occasion. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Terry Matlock/Released)

120628-N-S0729-054 SASEBO, Japan (June 28, 2012) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) stand honor guard during a change of command ceremony in the hangar bay. Keynote speaker Rear Adm. Jeffrey Harley, commander amphibious force seventh fleet, was the guest of honor for the ceremony in which Capt. Daniel Dusek relieved Capt. David Fluker as the commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam M. Bennett/Released)

120628-N-ZZ999-003 SASEBO, Japan (June 28, 2012) Engineman Fireman Reynald D. Salazar, of USS Patriot (MCM 7) bids farewell to Command Master Chief Michael D. Kaszubowski at the conclusion of his departure ceremony. Kaszubowski was an integral part of USS Patriot earning her 5th and 6th consecutive Battle Efficiency Award. Patriot is forward deployed out of Sasebo, Japan and undergoing a Selected Restricted Maintenance Availability.(U.S. Navy photo by Mineman 3rd Class Daniel C Bentley)

120630-N-KM175-034 SASEBO, Japan (June 30, 2012) Mrs. Masako Sullivan, events coordinator for the Helping Hands of Tohoku organization, shows crew members of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) traditional Japanese origami cranes from survivors and family members of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. The gifts were presented as a token of appreciation for the efforts made by U.S. Navy ships and service members during the disaster relief efforts. Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt. Daniel Dusek, is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Terry Matlock/ Released)