140725-N-MB306-089 SAN DIEGO (July 25, 2014) Cmdr. Kendal Bridgewater receives his Command-At-Sea pin during Littoral Combat Ship Crew 104’s change of command aboard USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), July 25. During the ceremony Cmdr. Hank Kim was relieved by Cmdr. Kendall Bridgewater as LCS Crew 104’s commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Zachary Bell/Released)

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Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Garrett Renner, holds his son, Nathaniel Renner, and daughter, Lauren Renner, during a homecoming celebration for Assault Craft Unit One (ACU-1). ACU-1 returned after an eight-month Western Pacific deployment, after successfully embarking and deploying an agile ready fighting force of Marines as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Zachary Bell/Released)

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) returns to San Diego, Oct. 20 from an independent deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. Deployed since March, the ship and crew of more than 300 Sailors, assigned to Destroyer Squadron Two One (DESRON) 21, conducted various presence operations and goodwill activities with partner nations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

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Quartermaster 1st Class Jessie Jowers and his girlfriend Yevtte Spencer embrace before he boards the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) for an independent deployment to the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 4, 2016) Lt. Kevin Beasley is congratulated by Rear Adm. William Byrne, commander, carrier strike group 11, during a graduation ceremony for Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center's (SMWDC) 17 new Warfare Tactics Instructors at Naval Base San Diego. Beasley was the 100th surface warfare officer to graduate from SMWDC's intensive 90-day WTI course. Byrne the ceremony's key note speaker said, "You are now teachers, coaches and mentors for the fleet -- teach well, coach well and lead well." Akin to Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOP GUN) for the Navy's best aviators, SMWDC is charged with increasing the tactical proficiency of the surface fleet by selecting an elite cadre of surface warfare officers to become WTIs - the best of the best in tactics. WTIs come from three surface warfare communities: amphibious warfare, anti-submarine/anti-surface warfare or integrated air and missile defense. WTI classes are held biannually - the next classes commence in January and July 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released).

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) returns to San Diego, Oct. 20 from an independent deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. Deployed since March, the ship and crew of more than 300 Sailors, assigned to Destroyer Squadron Two One (DESRON) 21, conducted various presence operations and goodwill activities with partner nations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

SAN DIEGO (April 17, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Matthew Dixon embraces his son Julian following the guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) return to Naval Base San Diego after completing its final deployment where it operated in the U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet and U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. During the seven-month deployment, Gary, the embarked "Scorpions" of Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) 49 Detachment 4, and a U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement detachment (LEDET), played an integral role in Operation Martillo. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

Ex-Pioneer AEC Merlin no. 9 is seen on display at Busfest 2024.

This was new to London Transport (Sidcup) as MB306 in 1968.

SAN DIEGO (Sept. 25, 2015) Vice Adm. William H. Hilarides, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), right, shakes hands with Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet after receiving authority over the guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) during a change of command and induction ceremony at Naval Base San Diego. The ceremony marked the Cowpens induction into the Navy’s Guided-Missile Cruisers Phased Modernization Program. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

150331-N-MB306-080 SAN DIEGO (March 31, 2015) Sailors and family members stand to pay their respects to the parading of the colors during the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) decommissioning ceremony. Peleliu will be towed from San Diego to Hawaii to join the reserve fleet. The ship will be placed in an inactive reserve status and moored alongside the class's namesake USS Tarawa (LHA 1) at Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

SAN DIEGO (July 23, 2015) Sailors assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) answer questions from family and friends during tours of the ship as part of the 2015 Friends and Family Day Cruise. (Photo By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) returns to San Diego, Oct. 20 from an independent deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. Deployed since March, the ship and crew of more than 300 Sailors, assigned to Destroyer Squadron Two One (DESRON) 21, conducted various presence operations and goodwill activities with partner nations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

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SAN DIEGO (Aug. 10, 2015) – Capt. Brett E. Crozier, executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), speaks to the audience during a Japan-U.S. Military Program (JUMP) event at Petco Park. The San Diego JUMP event was the first to be held outside of the Washington DC area and was sponsored by the Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation U.S.A. and the National Association of Japan-American Societies to honor the U.S. military’s strong ties to Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

SAN DIEGO (April 17, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Matthew Dixon embraces his son Julian following the guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) return to Naval Base San Diego after completing its final deployment where it operated in the U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet and U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. During the seven-month deployment, Gary, the embarked "Scorpions" of Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) 49 Detachment 4, and a U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement detachment (LEDET), played an integral role in Operation Martillo. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

140725-N-MB306-125 SAN DIEGO (July 25, 2014) Cmdr. Kendal Bridgewater and Cmdr. Hank Kim bow their heads during Littoral Combat Ship Crew 104’s change of commands benediction aboard USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), July 25. During the ceremony Cmdr. Hank Kim was relieved by Cmdr. Kendall Bridgewater as LCS Crew 104’s commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Zachary Bell/Released)

161104-N-MB306-019 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 4, 2016) Lt. Kevin Beasley shows the Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) patch he received upon graduating from the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s anti-submarine/ant-surface WTI course at Naval Base San Diego. Beasley was SMWDC’s 100th graduate. Akin to Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOP GUN) for the Navy’s best aviators, SMWDC is charged with increasing the tactical proficiency of the surface fleet by selecting an elite cadre of surface warfare officers to become WTIs – the best of the best in tactics. WTIs come from three surface warfare communities: amphibious warfare, anti-submarine/anti-surface warfare or integrated air and missile defense. WTI classes are held biannually – the next classes commence in January and July 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 8, 2013) Sailors compete in a sailing competition during the Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet-Surface Line Week 2014. More than 40 commands will participate in professional and athletic events until Aug. 15, and will conclude with a picnic and awards ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

150331-N-MB306-124 SAN DIEGO (March 31, 2015) A Sailor takes photos during the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) decommissioning ceremony. Peleliu will be towed from San Diego to Hawaii to join the reserve fleet. The ship will be placed in an inactive reserve status and moored alongside the class's namesake USS Tarawa (LHA 1) at Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

170222-N-MB306-124 SAN DIEGO (February 22, 2017) Adm. Philip S. Davidson, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, tours the main deck of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8). During a familiarization tour, Davidson visited the flight deck, bridge, damage control locker, mission bay and engineering spaces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

CORONADO, Calif. (Nov. 4, 2014) Members of the All Navy Basketball Team runs drills during a practice session at the gym on board Naval Base Coronado. The All Navy Basketball team will be testing their skills in the upcoming All Armed Forces Tournament being held at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

150331-N-MB306-190 SAN DIEGO (March 31, 2015) Current and former crew members of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) give the ship one last "Hooyah" during the ship's decommissioning ceremony. Peleliu will be towed from San Diego to Hawaii to join the reserve fleet. The ship will be placed in an inactive reserve status and moored alongside the class's namesake USS Tarawa (LHA 1) at Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 8, 2013) Sailors compete in a sailing competition during the Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet-sponsored Surface Line Week 2014. More than 40 commands will participate in professional and athletic events until Aug. 15, and will conclude with a picnic and awards ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

170222-N-MB306-124 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 22, 2017) Adm. Phil Davidson, (right) commander, U.S. Fleet Forces, tours the main deck of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8). During a familiarization tour, Davidson visited the flight deck, bridge, damage control locker, mission bay and engineering spaces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

The guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) departs on a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. The ship and crew of more than 300 Sailors, assigned to Destroyer Squadron Two One (DESRON) 21, will conduct presence operations and goodwill activities with partner nations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 8, 2013) Sailors sail out of the pier to compete in a sailing competition during the Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet-Surface Line Week 2014. More than 40 commands will participate in professional and athletic events until Aug. 15, and will conclude with a picnic and awards ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)