Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 2, 2014) Sailors assigned to USS Constitution walk near the ship's berth in Charlestown Navy Yard during Winter Storm Hercules. More than 12 inches of snow is forecast for the greater Boston area. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter D. Melkus/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 1, 2014) Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) count down to the New Year 2014. Monterey is scheduled to return to homeport in Norfolk after a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Billy Ho/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 28, 2013) The guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), left, receives supplies from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) 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 GULF (Dec. 28, 2013) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Corey Krum, left, coils a line aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) during a replenishment-at-sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Preston Paglinawan/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 29, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), foreground, conducts an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8). Bulkeley is 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 courtesy of the French navy by Frederic Duplouich/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 31, 2013) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Philip Hickman, left, directs Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Frank Acheampong while moving an FA-18C Hornet in 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 security cooperation efforts and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Blagoj B. Petkovski/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 1, 2014) Seaman Jordan Garrett, foreground, from Salt Lake City, and Ship's Serviceman Seaman Kyle Humphreys, from Clarksville, Tenn., paint the hull 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 Beverly Lesonik/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 6, 2013) Sailors raise the national ensign aboard the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th 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 Mark El-Rayes/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 3, 2014) The French navy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, flagship for Task Force 473, is underway with the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the Italian navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550). Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is conducting operations with Task Force 473 to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor M. DiMartino/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 3, 2014) The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) transits the Atlantic Ocean. Monterey is scheduled to return to homeport in Norfolk after a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Billy Ho/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 2, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), front, is underway alongside the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91). Bulkeley, part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is conducting operations with ships assigned to French Task Force 473 to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by French Chief Petty Officer Francois Marcel/Released)

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JUBA, South Sudan (Jan. 3, 2014) Marines from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response guide U.S. citizens down the flight line in Juba, South Sudan, during an evacuation of personnel from the U.S. Embassy. A squad-size element of U.S. Marines from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response successfully evacuated more than 20 personnel from the U.S. Embassy in coordination with the East Africa Response Force, and under the command and control of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. The Marines from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response are specifically trained for scenarios in which they provide support to a U.S. Embassy in the form of fixed-site security, Embassy reinforcement, support to non-combatant evacuation, and other missions as directed. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Staff Sgt. Robert L. Fisher III/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Jan 2, 2014) An Alouette III helicopter assigned to the 35th Squadron of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91) hovers near the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84). Bulkeley, part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is conducting operations with ships assigned to French Task Force 473 to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by French Chief Petty Officer Frederic Duplouich/Released)

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 3, 2014) Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Justin Howard, from Phoenix, shovels snow through a transom gun port aboard USS Constitution following Winter Storm Hercules. The greater Boston area received nearly two feet of snowfall during the first major snowstorm of 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter D. Melkus/Released)

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NORFOLK (Jan. 05, 2014) Chief Personnel Specialist Ralph Bioarmino greets his family after returning to Naval Station Norfolk aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61). Monterey returned after a nine-month deployment conducted in support of maritime security operations, crisis response, theater security cooperation and providing a forward naval presence in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sabrina Fine/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 1, 2014) Chief Gunner's Mate James Bangert, left, inspects the weapons of French sailors, assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the French destroyer Jean de Vienne (D 643), during a combined VBSS exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Mason 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 Rob Aylward/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 30, 2013) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Daniel Thomas engages an inflatable buoy target with a MK 38 Mod 2 25 mm machine gun from the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) during a live-fire exercise. Mason 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 Rob Aylward/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Dec. 6, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Sierra Coffee signals a vehicle off the deck of Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 63, from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), for a training exercise. Harpers Ferry is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th 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 Mark El-Rayes/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 8, 2014) An AV-8B Harrier II prepares to land on the flight deck of 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 (13th 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 Mayra A. Knight/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 7, 2014) Sailors and Marines participate in a 5K run on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mayra A. Knight/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 6, 2014) Engineman 3rd Class Brett Gildner, assigned to Commander Task Group (CTG) 56.7, mans an M2HB .50-caliber machine gun aboard a riverine command boat during a training exercise. CTG-56.7 provides a multi-mission platform for the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility focusing on maritime security operations, maritime infrastructure protection and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michelle L. Turner/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 6, 2014) Engineman 2nd Class Adam Luangkhot, assigned to Commander Task Group (CTG) 56.7, mans an M240B machine gun aboard a riverine command boat during a training exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Juan King/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 6, 2014) Sailors assigned to Commander Task Group 56.7 transit the Arabian Gulf in a riverine command boat during a training exercise. CTG-56.7 provides a multi-mission platform for the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility focusing on maritime security operations, maritime infrastructure protection and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Juan King & Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michelle L. Turner/Released)

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ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2013) Aviation Electronics Technicians 3rd Class Ira Schwartz, left, and Devin Riley perform diagnostic tests on an Electronic Consolidated Automated Support System (eCASS) at Lockheed Martin's Mission Systems and Training site. The eCASS received its Milestone C acquisition approval Dec. 16, paving the way for limited production and installation of the next-generation device used to test avionics for Navy and Marine Corps aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 5, 2014) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Shane Hempfield signals the pilot of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter to launch from the flight deck of 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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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 8, 2014) Lt. j.g Gerald Sellars stands watch as the ballistic missile defense officer during a ballistic missile defense exercise in the combat information center aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55). Stout, homeported in Norfolk, 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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NORFOLK, Va. (January 13, 2014) Electronics Technician 1st Class Joshua Sisk of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756) hugs his two sons after the ship moored at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Scranton returned from a regulary scheduled deployment under the command of Cmdr. Seth Burton. They deployed to the European and Central Command areas of Responsibility where they supported national security interests and Maritime Security Operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shannon D. Barnwell/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 13, 2014) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the "Zappers" of Electronic Attack Squadron 130, lands 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 3rd Class Karl Anderson/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 13, 2014) An F-1 Rafale, assigned to the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during carrier qualification integration. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Caswell/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 13, 2014) An F1 Rafale aircraft, assigned to the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during carrier qualification integration. . (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Karl Anderson/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 13, 2014) Two F1 Rafales, assigned to the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, refuel on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during carrier qualification integration. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Caswell/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 13, 2014) A Sailor guides an F-1 Rafale, assigned to the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, to a catapult for launch on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during carrier qualification integration. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Caswell/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 10, 2014) Seaman Parker Tait practices tactical team movements during a security reaction force class aboard the 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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CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Jan. 12, 2014) Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 1 assemble a modular ramp before offloading a pair of 34-foot patrol boats from a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft. CRS-1 conducts anti-terrorism, force protection and personnel recovery missions in the Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 12, 2014) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 7, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lyle H. Wilkie III/Released)

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GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 10, 2013) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) completes a two-day transit from Norfolk, Va., to its new permanent homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason J. Perry /Release

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GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 10, 2014) Sailors aboard the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) prepare to hook a pendant cable to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Sea Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22, during a replenishment-at-sea with the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Blagoj B. Petkovski/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 13, 2014) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the "Zappers" of Electronic Attack Squadron 130, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Karl Anderson/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 16, 2014) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) assist Lt. Jesse Cohen, assigned to Commander, Task Force 67, off of the pilot's ladder, following a personnel transfer with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61). Stout and Ramage, both homeported in Norfolk, Va., are 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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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2014) Gunner's Mate 1st Class Joseph Abbot makes preparations to fire an MK-38 Mod 2 machine gun system aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conducting sea trials after a 13-month phased maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Tracey/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 16, 2014) The Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) departs Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story for a scheduled deployment in support of operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photos by Ensign Johnny I. Michael Jr. & Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Schneider/Released)

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EVERETT, Wash. (Jan. 14, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) is moored to the pier at Naval Station Everett. Nimitz returned home after a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eric M. Butler/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2014) An F/A-18 Super Hornet, assigned to the Gladiators of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 106, is directed onto the catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is at sea conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Flood/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2014) An F/A-18 Super Hornet, assigned to the Gladiators of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 106, is directed onto the catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is at sea conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Flood/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 10, 2014) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Coffee removes a pizza from the oven in the galley aboard 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 3rd Class Dion Dawson/Released)

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PENSACOLA, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2014) Navy search and rescue (SAR) student swimmers ascend up a rescue winch attached to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dragon Masters Aviation Unit at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division during a SAR training exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin B. Gray/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 15, 2014) Sailors assigned to the crash and salvage team transport the mobile salvage crane("Tillie") on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Karl Anderson/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 15, 2014) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 transports cargo from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) to the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a replenishment-at-sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Karl Anderson/Released)

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ARLINGTON, Va. (Jan. 15, 2014) Jim Blesse, standing, from the Office of Naval Research (ONR), explains project BlueShark to Lt. Col. John Moore from the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory. Project BlueShark is an ONR effort to create a high-tech, futuristic environment to demonstrate what operational work environments might look like and what emerging innovative technologies might provide in the next decade. (U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 13, 2014) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron 37, prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91). The Charles de Gaulle, flagship for Task Force 473, is conducting operations with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by French Chief Petty Officer Bruno Gaudry/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2014) Family members wave as the guided-missile frigate USS Halyburton (FFG 40) departs Naval Station Mayport for a five-month deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. This is Halyburton's final deployment as the ship is scheduled to be decommissioned later this year. (U.S. Navy photo by Paige Gnann/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 16, 2014) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) transits the Mediterranean Sea. Ramage, 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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U.S. Navy USS Valley Forge (CG 50), cruiser emblem (crest)

Shield: The colors white and blue are for the sea. The chevron signifies protection with its "V" shape referring to "Valley". The two stars signify the service of the first USS VALLEY FORGE (CV 45) in the Korean War and in Vietnam as well as two Navy firsts: (1) accomplishing the concept of of "vertical envelopment" (Valley Forge's helicopters airlifted marines and returned them) in South Vietnam and (2) being the first American carrier to return to Korea for a third deployment during the war. The gauntlet grasping the trident denotes sea power with the gold color representing excellence. the trident pointing skyward with the points similar in shape to aircraft refers to the mission of the VALLEY FORGE (CV 45) as an aircraft carrier; at the same time the three points of the trident suggest the mighty offensive armament capabilities of VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) and her unparalleled firepower which permits her to take on any air, surface, and sub-surface target which the Battle Group might encounter. The red border is for the courage and patriotism of the Continental Army during that bleak winter at Valley Forge. Also, the color red represents the blood shed and refers to this quote by George Washington at that time, "... you might have tracked the Army...by the blood of their feet." The thirteen white crosses, which resemble snow flakes, are for the self sacrifice which was the order of the day during that winter and the number thirteen is for thirteen colonies. The color white of the crosses is for the bitter cold and snow the soldiers endured at Valley Forge.

Crest: George Washington's leadership and great courage held the Continental Army together that winter of 1777 and 1778 at Valley Forge, and a new Army, with renewed self confidence and fighting ability, was born. The name Valley Forge has become symbolic of American loyalty and self-sacrifice. The crossed flintlocks or muskets are symbolic of the weapons of that period and the soldiers who endured the hardships of Valley Forge are represented by the gold wreath which stands for a deed of great valor.

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Equation said:

Does all sailors on board gets assign to this security teams. I thought that's the job for the Marines?

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