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BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Aug. 30, 2013) Ship's Serviceman Seaman William Wilsontriana, left, and Logistics Specialist Seaman Nicholas Lange shift to underway colors as the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departs Busan. Blue Ridge port visits represent an opportunity to promote peace and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region, demonstrate commitment to regional partners and foster growing relationships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timmy Wakefield/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 28, 2013) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Gray Wolves of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 is directed to the catapult 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 Raul Moreno Jr./Released)

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CORAL SEA (Aug. 30, 2013) - Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 place recovered ordnance from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park area at the disposal site near Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Australia. Germantown is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is currently 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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NORFOLK (Aug. 26, 2013) Yeoman 2nd Class Franchesca Thomas, assigned to Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, drops her vote into the ballot box during a Women's Equality Day event on the quarterdeck of Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic. Aug. 26 was designated as Women's Equality Day in 1971 to honor and commemorate the passing of the 19th Amendment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chad A. Bascom/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 29, 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Elizabeth Collins, from El Paso, Texas, performs maintenance on an M197 gun system 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 and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Derek A. Harkins/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 25, 2013) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Kenneth Marsh fires a line across to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) from the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) during a replenishment-at-sea. San Jacinto is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting 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 Preston Paglinawan/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 29, 2013) An explosive ordnance disposalman (EOD), assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11 is hoisted into an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, during a casting and recovery exercise. EODMU-11 and HSC-6 are deployed with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jess Lewis/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 29, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class April Richardson, from Fort Worth, Texas, assigned to the Gray Wolves of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 cleans corrosion off an ejection seat in the hangar bay 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 and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kelly M. Agee/ Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 29, 2013) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Alexander Watkins, from West Jordan, Utah, a search and rescue (SAR) swimmer assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, prepares to lower a rescue hoist into the water during a casting and recovery exercise. HSC-6 is deployed with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jess Lewis/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2013) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Heather Lawson, left, from Enid, Okla., and Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Cassandra Wood, from Clarksville, Tenn., perform maintenance on a liquid coolant filtration unit aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian Stephens/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 22, 2013) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Stephen J. Lippold, right, and Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Benjamin R. Smith discharge water during a damage control team exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56). San Jacinto is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting 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 Preston Paglinawan/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (August 28, 2013) Avation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Jose Herring, right, assists Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Bruce Manley install a safety wire on an air turbine starter drive speed increaser in the jet shop aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The aircraft carrier is underway for the first time in four years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eric M. Norcross/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 28, 2013) Cmdr. Robert Loughran, commanding officer of the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, is directed to the catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Loughran completed his 1,000th carrier arrested landing aboard Nimitz. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Mayes/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 28, 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Lindsay Copeland, from Oakmont, Pa., assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, inspects an M61A2 20mm machine gun in the hangar bay 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 Chris Bartlett/Released)

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TOKYO (Sept. 3, 2013) Vice Adm. Michelle Howard, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for operations, plans and strategy, is greeted by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors during a visit to the Japanese helicopter destroyer JDS Hyuga (DDH 181). Howard visited Hyuga and the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during her visit to Japan to discuss operations with the JMSDF and U.S. 7th Fleet leadership. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Karsten/Released)

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TOKYO (Sept. 3, 2013)

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, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for operations, plans and strategy, tours the hangar deck of the Japanese helicopter destroyer JDS Hyuga (DDH 181). Howard visited Hyuga and the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during her visit to Japan to discuss operations with the JMSDF and U.S. 7th Fleet leadership. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Karsten/Released)

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TOKYO (Sept 3, 2013) Vice Adm. Michelle Howard, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy, tours the bridge deck of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JDS Hyuga (DDH 181) in Tokyo, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Karsten/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Sept. 3, 2013) Sailors stand by to move mail from the flight deck to the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater cooperation efforts and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Laura Hoover/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 31, 2013) Supplies are transferred from the Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS John Ericson (T-AO 194) to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during an underway replenishment. Boxer is underway for a regularly scheduled deployment as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (BOXARG). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mayra A. Knight/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2013) Marines from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) move a combat rubber raiding craft into position as they prepare to depart from the stern gate of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is currently underway as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (BOXARG). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenan O'Connor/Released)

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RED SEA (Sept. 3, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 launches off 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 and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kelly M. Agee/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 1, 2013) Quartermaster Seaman Leslie Fiedler checks the weather report while on watch aboard the bridge of the guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52). Barry, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting 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 1st Class Christopher B. Stoltz/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 1, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Alejandrina Kiel uses the general announcing system while on watch aboard the bridge of the guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christopher B. Stoltz/Released)

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JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Aug. 20, 2013) Sailors perform hull preservation on the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a port visit. 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 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea/Released)

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PORT CANVERAL, Fla. (Aug. 22, 2013) Sailors stationed aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Minnesota (SSN 783) operate their assigned consoles in the ship's control room. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Timothy A. Hawkins/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 30, 2013) Seaman Recruit Antonio Trevino heaves in a phone and distance line aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tamara Vaughn/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (Sept. 2, 2013) A nine-foot bronze and granite statue honoring Fleet Adm. Chester Nimitz, who directed the War of the Pacific, is unveiled next to the battleship USS Missouri (BB 63) Memorial. Created by sculptor Rip Caswell, the statue depicts Nimitz as he appeared in battle in 1944. Nimitz commanded the largest ocean area and most ships of any single commander in history. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Diana Quinlan/Released)

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RED SEA (Sept. 3, 2013) Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Shakevia "Keevy" Smith, from Pensacola, Fla., assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, cleans a panel on an F/A-18F Super Hornet in the hangar bay 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 and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Siobhana R. McEwen/Released)

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KANEOHE, Hawaii (Sep. 01, 2013) Sailors assigned to Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 1 direct vehicles onto Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1648, launched from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is underway for a regularly scheduled deployment as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (BOXARG). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mark El-Rayes/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Edgar Hernandez directs the offload of an amphibious assault vehicle from a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) that was launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is underway for a regularly scheduled deployment as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (BOXARG). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenan O'Connor/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Kevin D. Brumett fakes out a hose during a flight deck fire drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Veronica Mammina/Released)

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PORT CANVERAL, Fla. (Aug. 22, 2013) The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Minnesota (SSN 783) pulls into Port Canaveral. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Timothy A. Hawkins/Released)

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RED SEA (Sept. 3, 2013) Aviation Ordnancemen 3rd Class Brendan Tuller, left, and Lashell Richmond, both assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, push ordnance across 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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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2013) Chief Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) James Marriott directs the landing approach of a landing craft air cushion that was launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenan O'Connor/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 28, 2013) Ensign Carl Roseman and Seaman Cory Ross drive the ship during an underway replenishment aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110). William P. Lawrence is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carla Ocampo/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (Sept. 5, 2013) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770), foreground, passes the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) as Tucson departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Swink/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2013) Quartermaster 3rd Class Alexis Ensley, from Kodiak, Alaska, prepares to hoist a signal flag aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting engineering exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy Schumaker/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (Sept. 4, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Kala Martino tosses a line as the guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) pulls into port. Barry is supporting 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 1st Class Christopher B. Stoltz/Released

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(Sept. 6, 2013) Boatswain's mates drop the anchor during an anchoring evolution aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in Exercise Koolendong with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Group (31st MEU). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Edward Guttierrez III/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 3, 2013) Lt. Cmdr. Leon Quarles, right, assistant supply officer, and his brother, Master Chief Boatswain's Mate Deondra Quarles, work together aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). This is the first opportunity for the brothers to work together in 25 years of service. Boxer is underway for a scheduled deployment as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Veronica Mammina/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 3, 2013) Sailors align an AIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile for transit in a magazine aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is underway for a scheduled deployment as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Veronica Mammina/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Sept. 5, 2013) An SA-330J Puma helicopter approaches the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) during a replenishment-at-sea with 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. The Pumas helos are contracted from

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GULF OF OMAN (Sept. 5, 2013) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).y. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Vargas/Released)

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RED SEA (Sept. 4, 2013) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Gray Wolves of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 moves across 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 and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Bartlett/Released)

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RED SEA (Sept. 4, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Bartlett/Released)

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RED SEA (Sept. 4, 2013) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Gray Wolves of Electronic Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 launches off 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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GULF OF OMAN (Sept. 8, 2013) Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic (Select) Jose Mayorga, left, and Chief Culinary Specialist (Select) Latonya Felton participate in a flag passing during a 9/11 memorial ceremony in the forecastle of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security cooperation efforts and Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Laura Hoover/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2013) Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Melissa Bell, from Oxford, England, participates in a dead lift competition aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting engineering exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy Schumaker/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2013) Sailors observe an anchor chain during a drop test aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting engineering exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kimberly L. Romanowski/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2013) An AV-8B Harrier II takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is underway as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Boxer, the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenan O'Connor/Released)

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RED SEA (Sept. 9, 2013) Sailors receive pallets of supplies in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a replenishment-at-sea. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Eric M. Butler/Released)

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RED SEA (Sept. 9, 2013) The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AKE 7) sends fuel and supplies to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a replenishment-at-sea. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Eric M. Butler/Released)

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CARIBBEAN SEA (Sept. 10, 2013) The guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) fires its MK 75 76mm/3-inch gun during a live-fire exercise as part of the annual UNITAS annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam Henderson/Released)

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CARIBBEAN SEA (Sept. 10, 2013) A Hammerhead unmanned, remote controlled vehicle from the Canadian navy auxiliary oil replenishment ship HMCS Preserver (AOR 510) makes a close pass by the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) during a live-fire exercise during the annual UNITAS multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Corey Barker/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2013) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter prepares to take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Kenan O'Connor/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 8, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Shenny Solis, right, from Richmond, Calif., and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Rodolfo Canoalva, from Lima, Peru, take part in a dancing competition aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy Schumaker/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 9, 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Damien Martin instructs Airman Lauren Watters on firing an M-240B machine gun during a crew serve weapons live fire exercise 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, 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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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 6, 2013) Culinary Specialist Seaman Schnnider E. Oler prepares fried rice for the crew aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56). San Jacinto is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting 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 Preston Paglinawan/Released)

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WASHINGTON (Sept. 16, 2013) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus speaks with Washington Navy Yard personnel at a gathering point at Nationals Park. The Washington Navy Yard was evacuated after a shooting Monday, Sept. 16, 2013. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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WASHINGTON (Sept. 16, 2013) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus is interviewed by local and national media near the Washington Navy Yard about a shooting at the Navy Yard. (U.S. Navy photo by Ed Buice/Released)

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WASHINGTON (Sept. 13, 2013) A newly pinned chief petty officer receives his combination cover at a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. Fifty-six Sailors assigned to the Washington-area received their anchors following six weeks of hief petty officer induction. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jessica Bidwell/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2013) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) conduct emergency flight operation drills. Mustin is on patrol with the George Washington Carrier Strike Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mackenzie P. Adams/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 13, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Thomas Echeverria, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Jessyca Davis signal that an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 is ready for launch on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security cooperation efforts and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lyle H. Wilkie III/Released)

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CARIBBEAN SEA (Sept. 14, 2013) Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician Carnelius Mitchell, assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 40, on watch in the combat information center aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) during the annual UNITAS maritime exercise while assigned to U.S. 4th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Corey Barker/Released)

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CARIBBEAN SEA (Sept 13, 2013) Chief Master-at-Arms Steven Reedy uses a lighted semaphore to warn adversary warships participating in a scenario-based sea battle exercise to depart the area as part of the annual UNITAS multinational maritime exercise off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Corey Barker/Released)

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TOKYO BAY (Sept. 13, 2013) Sailors aboard the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) wash down an anchor chain in the forecastle during an anchoring evolution. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman/Released

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2013) A landing signal officer observes an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 as it prepares to land on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 fly-on.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paolo Bayas/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey prepares to land on the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation security efforts as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenan O'Connor/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 15, 2013) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) passes supplies to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during an underway replenishment. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), is conducting routine joint-force operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Hammond/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2013) Interior Communications Electrician Fireman Margarita Villalvazo installs telephone lines aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is conducting flight deck certification and carrier qualifications after being re-delivered to the active Navy last month. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eric M. Norcross/Released)

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NORFOLK, VA. (Sept. 13, 2013) Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Robert Moyer, greets his family after USS Mahan (DDG 72) pulled into her homeport of Norfolk, Va. Mahan returned after an eight-and-a-half month deployment to the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josue L. Escobosa/ Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 13, 2013) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Kendahl Chmara, left, signals to the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Matthew Michela gives commands to riggers during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 picks up cargo in the background. Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security cooperation efforts and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Karl Anderson/Released)

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U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 16, 2013) A United Kingdom Army Air Corps Westland Lynx battlefield helicopter lands on the flight deck of 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. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone/Released)

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U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 16, 2013) A United Kingdom Army Air Corps Westland Sea King transport helicopter lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels/Released)

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U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 16, 2013) An MV-22B Osprey from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 226 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of HMS Illustrious (R06). (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 16, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jose Santana directs a British Royal Navy Lynx MK 8 helicopter for landing on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea/Released)

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BREMERTON, Wash. (Aug. 1, 2013) Puget Sound Naval Shipyard personnel remove propeller four from the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) for maintenance. Stennis is undergoing a docking planned incremental availability maintenance period at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jose Hernandez/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 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). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2013) Sailors transport an MK 46 torpedo during a transfer evolution aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89). Mustin is on patrol with the George Washington Carrier Strike Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mackenzie P. Adams/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 16, 2013) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Rachel Williams blows the boatswain's pipe aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Carter Hall is a 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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