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I just noticed that there are no hawse on either said of the hull. Are there doors covering it for stealth or does the anchor exit somewhere else from the hull?

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Ok, I did some more checking and I can now confirm.

The anchor for the USS Zumwalt class is released from under the hull, from an anchor room there, between the two gun stations forward. Drops right out of the hull and is raised back into its compartment.

If you look at the following Post Graduate Thesis by Joanna M. Carter of Northrop Grumman, Pascagoula, Mississippi, while attending the US Navy Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA, from pages 34-36 she compares anchor handling on the USS Constitution sailing frigate to the handling system on the USS Zumwalt:



The Zumwalt's anchor is highly automated and is designed to be operated by a single sailor, while the Constitution had six anchors and it took 150 sailors to operate them. The cap stands on the Zumwalt are below deck, so they cannot be seen by enemy radars. The entire system drops from there straight down so the anchor is dropped out of the bottom of the hull.


So there you are. I had read this in various forums and discussed on the USNI page, but this is the first more official documentation I had seen.

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CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Oct. 5, 2013) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Rolando Brooks pushes himself out of the pool during a relay swim race. The race was part of Captain's Cup, a month-long series of sporting events on Camp Lemonnier. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 18, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Tyler Dufford, from Fort Mill, S.C., tightens a bolt on a water break in a catapult water break control room aboard the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Liam Kennedy/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 19, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Antonio Cervantes, from Modesto, Calif., signals to launch an F/A-18 Super Hornet from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paolo Bayas/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 21, 2013) Members assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 conduct a live-fire exercise aboard 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 Paolo Bayas/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 21, 2013) Sailors fight a simulated fire during a mass casualty drill in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chris Cavagnaro/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 20, 2013) Sailors refuel an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the Warlords of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89). Mustin is on patrol with the George Washington Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mackenzie P. Adams/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 19, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Adrian Ramilo, from Batangas, Republic of the Philippines, directs the pilots of an E-2C Hawkeye from the Liberty Bells of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 19, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Rion Louis, from Bronx, N.Y., seats an aircraft to a catapult on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paolo Bayas/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 20, 2013) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during night flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Peter Burghart/Released)

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ROTA, Spain (Oct. 19, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while moored. Kearsarge is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group 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 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 20, 2013) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Enoc Silva, assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, helps move an engine for an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Karl Anderson/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 19, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7, takes off as an E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the Seahawks of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 126, moves into position to launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Karl Anderson/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2013) Sailors fish from the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a steel beach picnic. Ronald Reagan is underway conducting engineering exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Richard L.J. Gourley/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2013) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Luke Liggett left, from Avella, Pa., and Seaman Yoshemi Walters, from Rochester N.Y., rig a hook during a replenishment-at-sea in the hangar bay of 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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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 17, 2013) Sailors man a fire hose during a fire drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55). Stout is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)

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Have you ever tried doing this Popeye? If you did, did you catch anything?

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Equation said:

Have you ever tried doing this Popeye? If you did, did you catch anything?

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Nope.. I've never been fishing off any ship.. Actually I've never been fishing..ever. I'm not an outdoors man..

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 7, 2013) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Shuntego D. Russell, from Dadeville, Ala., attempts a shot during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck 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 Eric M. Butler/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2013) Airman Elizabeth Hillyer, right, from Anamosa, Iowa, receives ordnance inspection training from Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Benard Wilks, from Detroit, in the hangar bay of 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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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 21, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 launches from 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 Seaman Karl Anderson/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 21, 2013) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) transits San Diego Bay. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman James Vazquez/Released)

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In addition to the large number of very advanced fighter/attack/strike aircraft she carriers. In addition to her size and nuclear power, and her speed...and her weapons systems. This picture right here shows another absolutely critical reason the US Navy's aircraft carriers are so dominant over all others.


The AEW capabilities of the United States Navy at sea are unequaled and unsurpassed.

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The E-2C Hawkeye is the first aircraft to be launched and the last to be recovered. The Hawkeye usually flies missions in excess of four hours. An E-2C is essential to full fight operations.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 18, 2013) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Wallbangers of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 sits 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 and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin Wray/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 23, 2013) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Wallbangers of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Derek A. Harkins/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 22, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Mediterranean Sea. Nimitz is deployed 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 3rd Class Nathan R. McDonald/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 23, 2013) Sailors perform maintenance on a catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is moored and homeported at Naval Base Coronado. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Estes/Released)

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PENSACOLA, Fla. (Oct. 23, 2013) The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, pilots fly in a delta formation during a training flight. While the U.S. Navy cancelled the remaining 2013 Blue Angels performances, the squadron maintained minimum safe flying levels and proficiency flight operations since April. This month, the Department of Defense approved funding for the Blue Angels full 2014 air show season. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Terrence Siren/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 22, 2013) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Derek Pitre conducts training with a .50-caliber machine gun aboard the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). Mount Whitney, homeported in Gaeta, Italy, is underway conducting 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 Stephen Murphy/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 23, 2013) The guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) fires its Mk 22 close-in weapon system (CIWS) during a live-fire gunnery exercise. Antietam 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 Declan Barnes/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 22, 2013) Sailors prepare an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 for launch. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Derek A. Harkins/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 22, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 flies over the Mediterranean Sea. Nimitz is deployed 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 Seaman Derek A. Harkins/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (Oct. 23, 2013) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Daniel Jacox lifts his son in the air on the pier at Naval Station Mayport after returning from a six-month deployment aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58). Samuel B. Roberts deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet Area of Responsibility in April 2013 to support maritime security operations, theater security cooperation and Operation Active Endeavor. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Marcus L. Stanley/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 21, 2013) Sailors and Marines fight a simulated fire on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a firefighting drill. Nimitz is deployed 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 Seaman Apprentice Kelly M. Agee/Released)

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NORFOLK (Oct. 22, 2013) Chief Personnel Specialist Kervon J. Grant greets his dauter after as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) pulls pierside after changing homeports from Sasebo, Japan to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Tortuga was replaced as a forward-deployed asset by USS Ashland (LSD 48). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Abe McNatt/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 22, 2013) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conduct a pre-flight inspection on an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102. 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 Paolo Bayas/Released)

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Oct. 21, 2013) USS Constitution at full dress ship in its berth in Charlestown Navy Yard in celebration of the ship's 216th birthday. 'Old Ironsides' was launched and commissioned Oct. 21, 1797 at Edmund Hartt Shipyard in Boston. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter D. Melkus/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 25, 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Iliya Smachelyuk, from Milwaukee, loads ammunition onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed 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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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 24, 2013) The U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) transits through the Mediterranean Sea. Mount Whitney, homeported in Gaeta, Italy, is underway conducting 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 Mike Wright/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2013) Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) transit from upper vehicle storage to the hangar bay aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan Sailors and 22nd MEU Marines are underway conducting routine qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Erik Foster/Released)

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AT SEA (Oct. 24, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt pulls alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO-198) during an underway replenishment. Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting carrier qualifications. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Hurt/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 24, 2013) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Christian Davis loads the breaching mechanism into a torpedo tube aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55). Stout, 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 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 22, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) watch as an AV-8B Harrier II assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) takes off from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th 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 Brian Jeffries/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 23, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed 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 Seaman Eric M. Butler/ Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 18, 2013) The guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) transits the Gulf of Oman in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Gettysburg 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 2nd Class Donald R. White Jr./Released)

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Outstanding. They sailed her down from Boston to take part in the festivities. She has an official crew and a Captain for the commanding officer. Still officially commissioned and active in the US Navy.

She's a wonderful site to visit in Boston. When I was there in 2000, we met the Captain at the time and spent hours there.

I have a 1/96 scale wood model of her sitting proudly, fully rigged, in our library.


And here's another pic I really like. It's the best CG depictipon of the USS Zumwalt, DDG-1000, I have seen to date:


Talk about clean lines and an unclutered top side. She's clean, she's stealthy,she's big, she's powerful, and she's the most modern surface combatant that will be out there. Apparantly her PCU (Pre-Commissioning Unit) crew has a new nick-name for her too..."Billy Bad A**."

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(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Jeffries/Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 27, 2013) Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit practice fast-roping techniques from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th 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 Veronica Mammina/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 29, 2013) The guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) returns to San Diego following an extended deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility (AOR). Deployed since April 3, the ship and her crew of more than 325 Sailors conducted operations with the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Carrier Strike Group and took part in a number of exercises, theater security cooperation and maritime presence operations with partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Patrick Green/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 29, 2013) A Sailor assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) holds his daughter during a homecoming celebration at Naval Base San Diego. Deployed since April 3, Princeton and her crew conducted maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 29, 2013) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Thomas Trout, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), greets his fiancee during a homecoming celebration at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 29, 2013) Engineman 1st Class Kevin Ives, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), embraces his sons during a homecoming celebration at Naval Base San Diego. Princeton conducted maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 picks up supplies from the flight deck of the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment-at-sea with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed 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 Seaman Apprentice Kelly M. Agee/ Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 30, 2013) Master-at-Arms Seaman Vincent Nicholford, assigned to the Military Working Dog unit at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, performs detection training with military working dog Capa at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. The canines with the MWD unit are used to apprehend suspects and to detect explosives and narcotics while searching buildings, ships and submarines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christian M. Senyk/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 28, 2013) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195), bottom, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). Mount Whitney is underway in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Collin Turner/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey takes off from the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Sailors from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are participating in amphibious ready group and Marine expeditionary group exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Michael J. Lieberknecht/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 28, 2013) Sailors sweep water across the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a flight deck scrub. Nimitz is deployed 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 Seaman Derek A. Harkins/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 26, 2013) Sailors stand by as an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed 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 Seaman Siobhana R. McEwen/ Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 25, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Emilie Hayes, from Cottonwood, Ala., performs maintenance inside of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Derek A. Harkins/Released)

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SINGAPORE (Oct. 26, 2013) Information Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Blaising, from Orlando, Fla., uses ship-mounted binoculars to monitor navigation points as the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrives in Singapore for a scheduled port visit. 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 Seaman Chris Cavagnaro/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Joseph Grippo, from Long Island, N.Y., directs a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to land on the flight deck aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erik Foster/Released)

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