Brave Women in the Armed Forces of the World

YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 12, 2017) Sailors heave a mooring line on the fantail of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as it moors pier side at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). Ronald Reagan returned to CFAY after completing sea trails, an ordnance onload and replenishment-at-sea. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brandon Martin/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2017) Seaman Rashon Marshall, from Kansas City, Mo., records pallet transfer figures aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an underway replenishment evolution with the Military Sealift Command Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Airman Taylor Austin tests aircraft fuel in the fuel lab aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway after successfully completing its mid-life refueling and complex overhaul and will spend several days conducting sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship's key systems and technologies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica Paulauskas/Released)

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BREMERTON, Washington (May 8, 2017) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Katie Wright weighs Lt. Ethan Chase during a body composition assessment aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in preparation for a physical readiness test. John C. Stennis is conducting a planned incremental availability at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, during which the ship is undergoing scheduled maintenance and upgrades. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sierra D. Langdon/Released)

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 9, 2017) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Hailla Prentice shifts colors from the stern of the ship to the mast aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway after successfully completing its mid-life refueling and complex overhaul and will spend several days conducting sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship’s key systems and technologies. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica Paulauskas/Released)

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WATERS OF SOUTH JAPAN (May 9, 2017) Seaman Jennifer Barajas communicates with staff from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) using a phone and distance line on the bridge of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a replenishment-at-sea. Ronald Reagan is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, providing a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Brandon Martin/Released)

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SINGAPORE (May 8, 2017) Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Ashley Bennett, assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, performs maintenance on the MQ-8B Firescout unmanned aerial vehicle aboard the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4). The ship is on a rotational deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, patrolling the region's littorals and working hull-to-hull with partner navies to provide 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven Leigh Ellis/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 15, 2017) Ship's Serviceman 1st Class Patricia Sanders, right, and Ship's Serviceman Seaman Alexus Collins store soda cans in a storeroom aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). The ship is assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, which is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darren M. Moore/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 25, 2017) Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Raksmie Heng, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), demonstrates a traditional Cambodian dance during an Asian-American History Month celebration held on the ship's mess decks. Iwo Jima is conducting routine operations at sea following the completion of a continuous maintenance availability period. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel C. Coxwest/Released)

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BREMERTON, Wash. (May 18, 2017) Sailors use a gantry assembly to reinstall a catapult cylinder aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is conducting a planned incremental availability at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, while undergoing scheduled maintenance and upgrades. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sierra D. Langdon/Released)

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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (June 9, 2017) Petty Officer 1st Class Dinea Cooper, left, the adjutant for the 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, encourages Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Beleon, a hospital Corpsman with Alpha Company, 1st Medical Battalion, during a tug-of-war competition in support of the 1st Medical Battalion Luau and Pacific Islander Celebration at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The event was held to bring together the Marines and Sailors of 1st Medical Battalion and celebrate Pacific Islander month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske/Released)

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ZHANJIANG, China (June 14, 2017) Ensign Deborah Mullen, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), speaks to a People's Liberation Army (Navy) (PLAN) tour group during a scheduled port visit to Zhanjiang, China. Sterett is part of the Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group and is the third deploying group operating under the command and control construct called 3rd Fleet Forward. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

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ZHANJIANG, China (June 16, 2017) Cmdr. Claudine Caluori, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), says goodbye to the People's Liberation Army (Navy) (PLAN) Senior Capt. Wang Xiaohua, director of PLAN South Sea Fleet headquarters, as Sterett prepares to depart Zhanjiang, China. Sterett is part of the Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group and is the third deploying group operating under the command and control construct called 3rd Fleet Forward. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 20, 2017) Quartermaster Seaman Dianna Howze uses a sextant to measure the angle between the sun and the horizon aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The ship is conducting flight deck certifications and sea trials off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sabyn L. Marrs/Released)

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CHESAPEAKE, Va. (June 21, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Katherine Janiak, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), drills a fence post during a community relations event hosted by Serve The City in Chesapeake, Va. Serve The City organization helps the Hampton Roads community by providing lawn and housework to those unable to do the work themselves. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Levingston Lewis/Released)

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JORDAN RIVER, Israel (July 2, 2017) Lt. Cmdr. Margaret Siemer, a Navy chaplain assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), baptizes a Sailor in the Jordan River during a port visit to Israel. The ship is in Haifa, Israel for a scheduled port visit to enhance U.S.-Israel relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matt Matlage/Released)

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GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 21, 2017) A marching element of recruits from Division 236 at Recruit Training Command (RTC) return from Recruit Receipts. Recruit Receipts takes place the first week of training and involves administration process of recruits pay, family information, and other important documents. approximately 30,000-40,000 recruits graduate annually from RTC. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician Electrical Seth Schaeffer/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 6, 2017) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Halie Kocherhans signals for a Marine amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) assigned to Alpha Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, to move forward in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is conducting operations off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 29, 2017) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Rainee Strebel performs maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The ship is on an underway period in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Weston A. Mohr/released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 29, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Airman Willie Richardson, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Kayla Laorosa label fuel samples aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is on an underway period in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Schroeder/Released)

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YIGO, Guam (Aug. 7, 2017) Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, commander of Joint Region Marianas, sits at a mission crew work station during a tour of a P-8A Poseidon aircraft assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 26. Chatfield spoke with crew members of VP-26 and learned about the capabilities of the P-8A Poseidon aircraft participating in GUAMEX. The multinational anti-submarine warfare exercise conducted in the waters surrounding Guam. Participants include aircraft and subsurface assets from the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, the Royal New Zealand Air Force, and the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Willoughby/Released)

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NORWEGIAN SEA (July 8, 2017) Midshipman 1st Class Lauren Schrock, from the U.S. Naval Academy, is instructed on how to use an emergency escape breathing device during a summer cruise indoctrination aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert S. Price/Released)

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (July 21, 2017) Sailors watch as aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) pulls away from the pier of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) and gets underway. Truman sets sail down the Elizabeth River, departing NNSY following a 10-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA), to begin sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rebekah Watkins/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Cassandra Black Horn fires a .50-caliber machine gun on the starboard gallery deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during a live-fire exercise. Iwo Jima is underway with Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) FOUR and the 26th MEU conducting PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dary M. Patten/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Lauren Robshaw administers the smallpox vaccines to Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is on a deployment with its amphibious ready group comprised of more than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) and America. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 8, 2017) Sailors load an AIM-120C missile into an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Arabian Gulf. Nimitz is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, the ship and its carrier strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Weston A. Mohr/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 4, 2017) Midshipman Emilee Brancheau fires a M2HB .50-caliber machine gun under the instruction of Chief Gunner's Mate Trayvon T. Turner during a live-fire exercise aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59). Princeton is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Aug. 10, 2017) Sailors practice strikes during security reaction force training aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83). Howard is deployed in the U.S. 5th fleet area of operations conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserving freedom of navigation and maintaining the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Preston/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 13, 2017) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airmen Kiana Kimberly Placheta and Blanca Zafra repair an F/A-18C Super Hornet tire in the tire shop of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in the region, the ship and its carrier strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elesia K. Patten/Released)

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KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (Aug. 19, 2017) Seaman Megan Stapp,from Chattanooga, Tenn., assigned to the deck department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), searches for surface contacts during the ship's departure from Malaysia after a scheduled port visit. America was in Malaysia to enhance U.S and Malaysia relations and experience the culture of the country. America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vance Hand/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2017) Sailors remove missiles from a NATO Sea Sparrow aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship and its carrier strike group are transiting home from a seven-month deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Darien Weigel/Released)

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CORAL SEA (Aug. 13, 2017) Sailor and Marine judges prepare to try a new dish on the mess deck of the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a cooking competition. Ashland is part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, which is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alexandra Seeley/Released)

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