Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

CHANGI, Singapore (July 16, 2013) Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) throw mooring lines during its arrival in Singapore. The port-visit is a part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2013. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jay C. Pugh/Released)

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CAMP KRUTKE, Afghanistan (July 8, 2013) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jarrod Long, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 15, completes maintenance on communications equipment. NMCB-15 is mobilized in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and is an expeditionary element of U.S. Naval Forces that support various units worldwide through national force readiness, civil engineering, humanitarian assistance, and building and maintaining infrastructure. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Garas/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Nicholas Lee directs an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to land aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) during an independent deployment certification. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 16, 2013) Gunner's Mate Seaman Michelle O'Brien handles MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun ammunition aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) during Talisman Saber 2013. Talisman Saber 2013 is a biennial training exercise designed to improve Australian and U.S. combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 16, 2013) Gunner's Mate 3rd Cameron Chou handles MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun ammunition aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) during Talisman Saber 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 15, 2013) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 prepares to land on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) during Talisman Saber 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)

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RED SEA (July 12, 2013) Sailors conduct pipe-patch training during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chelsea Mandello/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Gary Armstrong, from Lanark, Ill., directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet onto a catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Omar Powell/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2013) A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron (VRC) 30 moves on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Terry Godette/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2013) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Shooters of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron Training 101 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Terry Godette/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 18, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Island Knights of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HSC) 25 drops supplies on the bow of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) during a vertical replenishment with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) in support of Talisman Saber 2013. Talisman saber is a biennial training activity aimed at improving Australian and U.S. combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2013) Amphibious assault vehicles from 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion prepare to launch from the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). San Diego is conducting its first amphibious operations at sea during an amphibious warfare certification during basic phase training for a deployment in 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Holly Gray/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Bernard Camata, top left, directs an amphibious assault vehicle from 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Holly Gray/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Andrew Oliveri, bottom left, and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Alissa Streeter direct an amphibious assault vehicle from 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Holly Gray/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 17, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 1st Class Harold McHugh assigned to the Gray Wolves of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 prepares to install a seat in an EA-6B Prowler aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan R. McDonald/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 17, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches off of the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kelly M. Agee/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 18, 2013) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) fires its MK45 5-inch lightweight gun during a live gunnery exercise in support of Talisman Saber 2013. Talisman Saber is a biennial training activity aimed at improving Australian and U.S. combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Declan Barnes/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 18, 2013) Sailors load ordnance onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during exercise Talisman Saber 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 18, 2013) Aviation Machinist's Mate Cory Holiday, from Tampa, Fla., troubleshoots an aerial refueling storer from the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman/Released)

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SIGONELLA, Sicily (July 17, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Fitzgerald Ihekwoaba observes as Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Anthony Tate, assigned to the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, signals to a pilot prior to launching a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft from Naval Air Station Sigonella. VP 47 is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stacy D. Laseter/Released)

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SINGAPORE (July 17, 2013) Gunner's Mate 1st Class Michael Davis covers down his security sector during a compliant boarding exercise with the Singaporean Coast Guard as part of CARAT Singapore. The Freedom is currently participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2013. More than 700 Sailors and Marines are participating in CARAT. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Karolina A. Oseguera/Released)

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RED SEA (July 16, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Airman Damian Jackson and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Shankia Coppadge relay fuel tank levels to the aviation fuel lab aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Travis DiPerna/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 15, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jerrica Alexander, left, receives training from Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Manuel Varela on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jess Lewis/Released)

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RED SEA (July 13, 2013) A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), prepares to take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2013) Sailors push a T-45C Goshawk training aircraft from the Redhawks of Training Wing 2 into a maneuvering position on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Richard L.J. Gourley/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 15, 2013) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Wallbangers of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, does a touch-and-go on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jess Lewis/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 15, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Chase Watts, left, instructs Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Apprentice Leslie McCoy on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jess Lewis/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 15, 2013) Aviation ordnancemen assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 offload a missile from an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jess Lewis/Released)

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JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (July 5, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) pulls into Jebel Ali for a port visit. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 16, 2013) An F/A-18E Super Hornet with the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during Talisman Saber 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ramon G. Go/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 17, 2013) Sailors and Marines conduct well deck operations during a combat rubber reconnaissance craft and landing craft air cushion (LCAC) joint-force exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the flagship for the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting routine joint-force operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew B. Church/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 17, 2013) Navy Counselor 1st Class Lee Harstad, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), fires a .50 caliber automatic machine gun during Talisman Saber 2013. Talisman Saber is a biennial training exercise aimed at improving Australian and U.S. combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Declan Barnes/Released)

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (July 8, 2013) An Atlas V rocket launches the Navy's Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) 2 satellite from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. MUOS is a next-generation narrow band tactical satellite communications system designed to significantly improve beyond-line-of-sight communications for U.S. forces on the move. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of NASA by Patrick H. Corkery/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 21, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 lands on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) while the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits nearby. Carter Hall is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sabrina Fine/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (July 17, 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jacob Williford (left) and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jeremiah Holloway prepare to pick a helicopter on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu off-loads the ammunition, near Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, Calif., in preparation for the ship's planned maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin Knight/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 19, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) during Talisman Saber 2013. The exercise is a biennial training event aimed at improving Australian Defense Force and U.S. combat readiness and interoperability as a combined joint task force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin K. Kittleson/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 19, 2013) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) is underway in the Coral Sea. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group participating in exercise Talisman Saber 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Edward Guttierrez III/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 19, 2013) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Maurice Brown, right, washes the surface of an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during Talisman Saber 2013. The exercise is a biennial training event aimed at improving Australian Defense Force and U.S. combat readiness and interoperability as a combined joint task force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paolo Bayas/Released)

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TUAS, Singapore (July 18, 2013) Marines assigned to the 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion and Republic of Singapore Navy sailors conduct urban training during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2013. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jay C. Pugh/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 21, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Adrian Ramilo directs an EA-18G Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in support of exercise Talisman Saber 2013. The exercise is a biennial training event aimed at improving Australian Defense Force (ADF) and U.S. combat readiness and interoperability as a Combined Joint Task Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ramon G. Go/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 21, 2013) An EA-18G Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in support of exercise Talisman Saber 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ramon G. Go/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (July 20, 2013) Chief Intelligence Specialist Marilou Briglin delivers remarks during her retirement ceremony on the fo'c'sle aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Billy Ho/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (July 20, 2013) Chief Intelligence Specialist Marilou Briglin, left, and Chief Information Systems Technician Shaun Jordan conduct a flag passing ceremony during Briglin's retirement ceremony on the foc'sle aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61). Monterey is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Billy Ho/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 20, 2013) Chief Boatswain's Mate Kevin Smith, left, from Puyallup, Wash., instructs Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Keith Danner, from Charleston, S.C., on the proper operation of a snatch block during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aiyana Paschal/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 21, 2013) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Kendra Bellinger, right, serves a Sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kelly M. Agee/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 20, 2013) Sailors prepare aircraft for flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class George J. Penney III/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 19, 2013) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Gray Wolves of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 20, 2013) The guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) pulls alongside the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment-at-sea. Princeton is deployed with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class George J. Penney III/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 19, 2013) Sailors assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 signal to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 19, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Joshua Sledz, right, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Robert Buschman work on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Bartlett/Released)

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EVERETT, Wash. (July 19, 2013) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54) help moor the Military Sealift Command mobile landing platform ship USNS Montford Point (MLP 1) at Naval Station Everett. Montford Point is the first MLP that will provide capability to the U.S. military for large-scale logistics movements from sea to shore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kyle Steckler/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2013) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) participate in a general quarters drill during an independent deployer certification (IDCERT). The IDCERT exercise is designed to certify select U.S. ships as independent deployers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2013) Gas System Turbine Mechanic 2nd Class Brandi Brader prepares to pump the bilge aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) during an independent deployer certification (IDCERT). The IDCERT exercise is designed to certify select U.S. ships as independent. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (July 17, 2013) Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st Class Brett Clayton, left, and Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Jordan Cramer, assigned to the Vipers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 48, perform overhaul on the engine of an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Billy Ho/Released)

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NORFOLK (July 22, 2013) Lt. Cameron A. Ingram says goodbye to his wife prior to departing Naval Station Norfolk aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) to join the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group for deployment. Bulkeley is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Schneider/Released)

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NORFOLK (July 22, 2013) A Sailor lowers the union jack flag aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) as it departs Naval Station Norfolk to join the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group for deployment. Bulkeley is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Schneider/Released)

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NORFOLK (July 22, 2013) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) lower the national ensign as they depart Naval Station Norfolk to join the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group for deployment. Mason is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kameren Guy Hodnett/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (July 22, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) returns to its homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing an independent deployer certification (IDCERT) training. The IDCERT exercise is designed to certify select U.S. ships as independent deployers as tasked by Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Diana Quinlan/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Nicholas Lee directs an SH-3H Sea King helicopter to land aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) during an independent deployer certification (IDCERT) exercise. The IDCERT exercise is designed to certify select U.S. ships as independent deployers as tasked by Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2013) Yeoman Seaman Komla Amewouame prepares to participate in a general quarters exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) during an independent deployer certification (IDCERT). The IDCERT exercise is designed to certify select U.S. ships as independent deployers as tasked by Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2013) Culinary Specialist Seaman Teresa Juarez prepares lunch aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) during an independent deployer certification (IDCERT) exercise. The IDCERT exercise is designed to certify select U.S. ships as independent deployers as tasked by Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 23, 2013) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) refuel a SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from the Scorpions of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 49 during Talisman Saber 2013. Talisman Saber is a biennial training activity aimed at improving Australian and U.S. combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2013) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Chauncey Wilkins, from Philadelphia, prepares food in the flag mess galley of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Omar Powell/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2013) An E-2C Hawkeye from the Black Eagles of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 performs a touch-and-go from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Black/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2013) The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) demonstrates its maneuvering capabilities in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel M. Young/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 25, 2013) A C-2A Greyhound attached to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 approaches the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Derek A. Harkins/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 25, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 23, 2013) Sailors prepare an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 for launch on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jess Lewis/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 25, 2013) Ensign Jordan Klein, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), plots on a damage control chart during a general quarters drill in support of Talisman Saber 2013. Talisman Saber is a biennial training activity aimed at improving Australian and U.S. combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Declan Barnes/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 23, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Jennifer Warnhoff signals an AV-8B II Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 to turn for a hot-seat refuel aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underway conducting regularly scheduled training evolutions. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caleb Cooper/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 23, 2013) Quartermaster 2nd Class Robert Francis scans his sector during a boarding exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107). Gravely is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Turner/Released)

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RED SEA (July 20, 2013) U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey crew chiefs and mechanics assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), wash their aircraft on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD3). The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group serving as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious operations across the full range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 20, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 transports supplies from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) to the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) during a replenishment-at-sea.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Derek W. Volland/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2013) An US Army OH-58 D Kiowa helicopter lands aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) during an Independent Deployer Certification (IDCERT) exercise. The IDCERT exercise is designed to certify select U.S. ships as independent deployers as tasked by Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jon Dasbach/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (July 22, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Janet Lee signals to pilots assigned to the Desert Hawks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 on the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61). Monterey is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Billy Ho/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2013) Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) wait on a landing craft unit to launch from the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harper's Ferry (LSD 49). Harper's Ferry is underway off the coast of Southern California conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is a scenario-driven exercise aimed at integrating the ships of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group through a series of live training events. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joe Bishop/Released)

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PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (July 18, 2013) Lt. Michael McGhan, assigned to the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1, performs pre-flight checks on an E-2D Hawkeye. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 25, 2013) Australian army Soldiers from the 2nd Commando Regiment, Domestic Counter Terrorism board an S-70A-9 Black Hawk helicopter aboard the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in Talisman Saber 2013, a biennial exercise that enhances multilateral collaboration between U.S. and Australian forces for future combined operations, humanitarian assistance and natural disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lindahl/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 25, 2013) Cpl. Steven Robinson, assigned to The Great America Bulldogs of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, demonstrates how to perform maintenance on an AV-8B II Harrier while Midshipmen 3rd Class Anthony Mayes and Midshipmen 3rd Class Eric Oliver observe in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underway conducting regularly scheduled training evolutions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gretchen Albrecht/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Arren Halfarce supervises boatswain's mates as they secure a landing craft unit in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harper's Ferry (LSD 49). Harper's Ferry is underway off the coast of Southern California conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is a scenario-driven exercise aimed at integrating the ships of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group through a series of live training events. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joe Bishop/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 24, 2013) Republic of Singapore and U.S. Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) observe a replenishment-at-sea during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2013. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Larry Foos/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (July 24, 2013) The guided missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) arrives for a scheduled port visit. Sameul B. Roberts, homeported in Mayport, Fla., is deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released)

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RED SEA (July 19, 2013) Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class James Alvarado performs pre-flight checks on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Uni (26th MEU)t, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea/Released)

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