First Place
Marine Life by André Boto
A wooden pier in Carrasqueira, Portugal, where the fishermen have their ship and tools.
Second Place
USS George H. W. Bush Departs Drydock by MC3 Mariano Lopez Jr., USN
Sailors observe the departure of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The carrier was in the shipyard for her docking planned incremental availability.
Third Place
Wisconsin Reflection by PH1 (AW) Melvin Farrington, USN (Ret.)
On a foggy morning outside the maritime discovery center Nauticus in Norfolk, Virginia, the museum ship Wisconsin (BB-64) rests at her moorings on the glassy Elizabeth River. The Iowa-class battleship, a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the 1991 Gulf War, was transferred to the City of Norfolk in 2010.
Honorable Mention
Splash by David Lau, USCG Auxiliary
Portrait of a member of the Coast Guard Academy swim team.
Teamwork by 2ndLt Duncan Stoner, USMC
U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2023 Herndon climb.
Daily Operations by MCSN Nicholas Avis, USN
Sonar Technician Third Class Ruben Billescas swaps out an array module on board the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) .
Ready to Launch by MC2 Brandon Roberson, USN
An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 122 prepares to launch from the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) .
After the Storm by PH1 (AW) Melvin Farrington, USN (Ret.)
The sun sets over Hampton Roads following an intense thunderstorm that swept over Naval Station Norfolk in November 2020.
Turret 1 by Troy Vail, USA (Ret.)
Taken on top of Turret 1 of the USS Iowa (BB-61) when Cirque du Soleil was performing in the parking lot. Their lighting cast patterns on the starboard bridge and port close-in weapon system.
Sailor Conducts Operational Test by MC3 Mariano Lopez Jr., USN
Hull Maintenance Technician Third Class Zachary Gray performs welding work on board the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) during her docking planned incremental availability.
Never Forget by CDR Eric Carter, USNR
Taken on Iwo Jima in 2018 as part of a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Submarine Group 7 military heritage flight.
Wooden Pier by André Boto
A peculiar and historic wooden pier in the small village of Carrasqueira in Portugal.
Fishing by André Boto
A man risks his life to fish near Peniche, Portugal.
Cutting Metal by MCSN Curtis Burdick, USN
Newport News Shipbuilding contractor Jessica Johnson cuts metal on board the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) in Norfolk, Virginia, to complete the refueling complex overhaul.
High Seas by MC2 Novalee Manzella, USN
The deck department of the USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55) in the Atlantic.
Into the Mist by Steve Footer
The USS Shiloh (CG-67) transits through the sea smoke up the Kennebec River on a cold day.
Awaiting Further Instructions by 2ndLt Grant Hoel, USMC
Marine 2ndLt Samantha Hayes rests betweenruns on a live fire range at The Basic School.
Teamwork by David Lau, USCG Auxiliary
U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets carry a log during Sea Trials training.
In Peace and War by LT Iain Whalen, USNR
Second Fleet
USS Delbert D. Black by MC3 Jeremy Boan, USN
On board the USS Delbert D. Black (DDG-119) while on deployment in the U.S. Fifth Fleet area of operations.
Marine Time by Cpl Aidan Hekker, USMC
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
