Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

JERUSALEM (March 8, 2014) Sailors attached to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) and Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) have items blessed at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre as part of a tour of Jerusalem sponsored by the ship's Morale, Welfare and Recreation department during a scheduled port visit. Mesa Verde Sailors and 22nd MEU Marines are deployed supporting maritime security operations, providing crisis response capability, increasing 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 Shannon M. Smith/Released)

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JERUSALEM (March 8, 2014) Sailors attached to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) walk past street vendors during a tour of Jerusalem sponsored by the ship's Morale, Welfare and Recreation department during a scheduled port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shannon M. Smith/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (March 7, 2014) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter delivers ammo on the forecastle of the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) during a vertical replenishment as the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), right, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8). San Jacinto and Mason are 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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AEGEAN SEA (March 10, 2014) Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), exit an MV-22 Osprey aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), after completing a bilateral exercise in Greece with the Hellenic Army. The U.S. and Greece regularly conduct scheduled military exercises to strengthen professional and personal relationships. The MEU is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious missions across the full range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 6, 2014) Israeli air force Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Hagi Topolansky, right, observes flight operations from the air tower of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). Mesa Verde Sailors and Marines assigned to 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are deployed supporting maritime security operations, providing crisis response capability, increasing 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 Seaman Phylicia A. Hanson/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 11, 2014) Gas Turbine System (Mechanical) Fireman Gerard Plowden searches for a simulated fire by using a naval thermal imager during a firefighting exercise in the auxiliary machinery room aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61). 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 Jared King/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 6, 2014) Quartermaster 2nd Class Rebecca Anderson, from Miami, Fla., shoots bearings as the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) prepares to moor in Haifa, Israel for a scheduled port visit. Mesa Verde Sailors and Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are deployed supporting maritime security operations, providing crisis response capability, increasing 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 Shannon M. Smith/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (March 10, 2014) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) departs Souda Bay after conducting resupply operations while USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) arrives for a scheduled port visit. Lenthall and Big Horn, Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oilers, are each able to provide up to 31,200 tons of cargo to Navy assets during resupply operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeffrey M. Richardson/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 6, 2014) Sailors prepare to receive Brig. Gen. Hagi Topolansky, Israeli Air Force chief of staff, and William Grant, deputy chief of mission in Tel Aviv, Israel, as they land in an MV-22 Osprey aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shannon M. Smith/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (March 11, 2014) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1633 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). LCU 1633 is assigned to Ashland, which is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Raymond D. Diaz III/Released)

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Norfolk, VA (March 10, 2014) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Yamilette Labarthe, right, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Brian Whiddon, both assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, load a Hellfire air training missile (ATM-114) onto the rails of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a training exercise. (U.S Navy photo by Aviation Ordnancemen 3rd Class Rosana Cruz Martinez/Released)

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GULF OF MEXICO (March 5, 2014) Sailors and Coast Guardsmen watch as an US Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter takes flight during deck landing qualifications aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Darien G. Kenney/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 12, 2014) Sailors remove chocks from the tires of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Spartans of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61). Ramage 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 Jared King/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 12, 2014) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) refuel an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Spartans of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jared King/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 14, 2014) Religious Programs Specialist 2nd Class Ryne Becker, left, from Rockford, Ill., trains Seaman Akeem Brown, from Chicago, how to signal the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 198) during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58). Philippine Sea 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 3rd Class Abe McNatt/Released)

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NORFOLK (March 14, 2014) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) departs for Scotland to participate in Joint Warrior 14-2, a semi-annual, United Kingdom-led training exercise designed to provide NATO and allied forces a unique multi-warfare environment in which to prepare for global operations. The joint warrior exercise is intended to improve interoperability between allied navies in an operationally challenging environment.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Schneider/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 13, 2014) The French Navy frigate FS Cassard (D614) prepares to pass alongside the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a scheduled exercise. George H.W. Bush 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 Cmdr. Tom Winkler/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (March 4, 2014) Sailors move a torpedo aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54). Curtis Wilbur is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, in support of regional security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alonzo M. Archer/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 12, 2014) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) releases a cargo line attached to supplies onto the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations, providing crisis response capability and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erik Foster/Released)

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SIGONELLA, Sicily (March 12, 2014) Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Paul Nguyen, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, taxis a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft at Naval Air Station Sigonella. VP-9 is forward deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility and is currently assigned to Commander, Task Force 67, responsible for tactical control of deployed maritime patrol and reconnaissance squadrons throughout the European and African areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Amber Porter/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 16, 2014) Boatswain\'s Mate 2nd Class Darin Kent signals to send supplies to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) as the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) receives a replenishment-at-sea. Arleigh Burke is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 16, 2014) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Tommcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 is inspected by sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H. W. Bush 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 Seaman Andrew Johnson/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 16, 2014) Electronics Technician 2nd Class James Robb, from N.C., watches line handlers heave in the span wire aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) during a replenishment-at-sea. Cole is underway to participate in the exercise Joint Warrior. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Christopher E. Kaps)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 15, 2014) Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Fighting Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Johnson/Released)

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HONG KONG (March 14, 2014) Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Pacific (FASTPAC) Marines embarked aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) perform simulated visit, board, search and seizure operations with the Hong Kong Police in Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong, during a port visit. FASTPAC companies maintain forward-deployed platoons at Navy installations around the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to provide crises-response capabilities and anti-terrorism and weapons training to security personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Justin Glass/Released)

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HONG KONG (March 16, 2014) Senior Chief Boatswains Mate Paul Burt uses a fire hose to clean the anchor chain aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19). Blue Ridge port visits represent an opportunity to promote peace and stability in the South Indo-Asia-Pacific region, demonstrate commitment to regional partners and foster growing relationships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelby Sanders/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 15, 2014) A Sailor fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75). Donald Cook, the first of four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to be to Rota, is serving on a scheduled patrol to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Guttierrez III/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (March 15, 2014) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Christina Counihan, from Holt, Fla., assigned to the "Ragin' Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, performs maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Blagoj B. Petkovski/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (March 14, 2014) The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) sends fuel 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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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 14, 2014) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Benjamin Clark, right, from Sacramento, Calif., trains Seaman Clayton Jackson, from Minneapolis, as a landing signalman enlisted (LSE) aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58). Philippine Sea 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 3rd Class Abe McNatt/Released)

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SteelBird said:

I always have question about the folding wings of the F-18. As you see from the picture, about 1/3 of the wings are folded. The folding points are just next the outer pylons. One may explain that they don't want the pylons to be within the folding parts but will that take up more space in the hangars? Su33/J15 fold half of their wings. F-35 and X-47 also have very small portion of wings folded.

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 16, 2014) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Anthony Cardona, from New York, left, salutes while Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Blake Danz, from Placerville, Calif., lowers the Navy Jack aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during evening colors. 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 Ramon G. Go/Released)

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JORDAN RIVER, Israel (March 8, 2014) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) are baptized during a tour to the Jordan River during a port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Phylicia A. Hanson/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (March 12, 2014) An MV-22 tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) (Reinforced) 265 lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), is conducting joint force operations in the U.S 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Achterling/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 13, 2014) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits the Pacific Ocean. Makin Island is in its workup cycle conducting sea qualifications in preparation for its upcoming scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lawrence Davis/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 15, 2014) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush 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 3rd Class Joshua Card/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 15, 2014) A Sailor directs an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 as it transits the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Card/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 14, 2014) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Toro Melendez, from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, directs an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, during a vertical replenishment aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Johnson/Released)

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NEW YORK (March 17, 2014) Members of the Naval Submarine School color guard, the Silver Dolphins, march past the reviewing stand on 5th Avenue in New York City during the 253rd St. Patrick's Day Parade. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (March 15, 2014) Staff Sgt. Cameron Depue, from Locust Grove, Va., assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, watches the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) from an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft performing operations for the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian Senyk/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 15, 2014) Ensign Breanna Espe performs a mechanical advantage control hold takedown on a simulated attacker after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray during a qualification course aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51). Arleigh Burke is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (March 18, 2014) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Matthew Walton, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 16, sprays down a P-8A Poseidon with fresh water before its flight to assist in search and rescue operations for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. VP-16 is deployed 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 2nd Class Eric A. Pastor/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (March 20, 2014) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Spencer Greer kisses his wife after the return of the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) to Mayport, Fla. from a six-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Simpson conducted more than 700 flight hours and traveled more than 35,000 nautical miles in support of regional and maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Salt Cebe/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (March 19, 2014) Lt. j.g. William Fletcher, left, and Lt. Ian Higgins, assigned to the Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, walk to an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) before Harry S. Truman's final mission supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 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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GULF OF OMAN (March 19, 2014) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Zappers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAW) 130 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during Harry S. Truman's final mission supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Karl Anderson/Released)

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RED SEA (March 14, 2014) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Justin Casey from Bradenton, Fla. directs an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd 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 Hays/Released)

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RED SEA (March 14, 2014) An MV-22 Osprey prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd 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 Hays/Released)

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DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (March 18, 2014) Steelworker 1st Class Jason Maness, center, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 spreads freshly-poured cement during the construction of a new sidewalk outside the Ship's Store at U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caine Storino/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (March 18, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS Cook (DDG 75) arrives at Marathi NATO pier facility for a port visit. Cook 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 Jeffrey M. Richardson/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (March 18, 2014) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Seahawks of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 126 launches from 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 Seaman Emily M. Blair/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 17, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) transits the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise Joint Warrior 14-1. James E. Williams is in transit to Scotland to participate in Joint Warrior 14-1, a semi-annual, United Kingdom-led training exercise designed to provide NATO and allied forces a unique multi-warfare environment in which to prepare for global operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lacordrick Wilson/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 16, 2014) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, prepares to land on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) to conduct a passenger transfer. Ramage 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 Jared King/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (March 17, 2014) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Jhennel Myers, from Manchester, Jamaica, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, maintains the spindle of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), is conducting joint force operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Achterling/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (March 18, 2014) Naval Aircrewman Philip Franzoni, from Santa Rosa, Ca., watches out the side hatch of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 while taking off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian Senyk/Released)

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RED SEA (March 14, 2014) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Destinee Riesing, from Warrenton, Miss., cleans and inspects a heat exchanger in the hangar bay aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Michael J. Lieberknecht/ Released)

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BLACK SEA (March 19, 2014) A MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the Spartans of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 practices a vertical replenishment aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103). Truxtun is deployed as part of the George H. W. Bush Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Barnes/Released)

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MOBILE, Ala. (March 22, 2014) The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Jackson (LCS 6) during its christening ceremony at Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Ala. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Austal U.S.A./Released)

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RED SEA (March 21, 2014) Sailors signal as a barricade closes aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is 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 Seaman Andrew Johnson/Released)

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RED SEA (March 21, 2014) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Andrew Thomas directs an SA-330J Puma helicopter during a vertical replenishment aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Johnson/Released)

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BLACK SEA (March 19, 2014) Romanian special operations forces fast rope from a Romanian IAR 330 Puma (Naval) helicopter onto the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) during a training exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Barnes/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (March 14, 2014) An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter and a UH-1Y Huey helicopter land aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Gunston Hall is part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, and with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse A. Hyatt/Released)

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