Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

LAGOS, Nigeria (April 13, 2014) Joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV-1) maneuvers alongside the pier in Lagos, Nigeria. Spearhead, the U.S. Navy's first-in-class joint, high-speed vessel, is visiting Nigeria in support of the upcoming Obangame Express 2014. Obangame Express is multinational at-sea exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase counter-piracy capabilities and deter other maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Weston Jones/Released)

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BLACK SEA (April 11, 2014) Fire Controlman 1st Class Patrick Babb, left, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class William Butterfield monitor a close-in weapons system control console for surface and air contacts in the combat information center aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75). Donald Cook, the first of four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to be to Rota, Spain, is serving on a scheduled patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations as part of the president's european phased adaptive approach to ballistic missile defense in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Guttierrez III/Released

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 11, 2014) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Sean Foy, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise. 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 (April 14, 2014) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE8). The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group is conducting joint force amphibious operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) and Commander Amphibious Squadron 11. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bradley J. Gee/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (April 11, 2014) An AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter assigned to the 4th Aerial Reconnaissance Battalion (Attack), 2nd Aviation Regiment, lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Achterling/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 14, 2014) Operators aboard Australian navy vessel Ocean Shield move the U.S. Navy's Bluefin 21 Artemis autonomous underwater vehicle into position for deployment. Using side scan sonar, the Bluefin will descend to a depth of between 4,000 and 4,500 meters, approximately 35 meters above the ocean floor. Joint Task Force 658 is currently supporting Operation Southern Indian Ocean, searching for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Blair/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 11, 2014) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Charmanda Ward, from Chicago, checks oxygen pressure in an emergency medical assistance compartment during a general quarters drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51). Arleigh Burke is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 11, 2014) Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical) 2nd Class Rosa MoranVazquez, from Alexandria, Va., puts on her firefighting gear during a general quarters drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51). Arleigh Burke is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 11, 2014) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Katrena Hall, from Miami, directs an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft off the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mark Hays/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 10, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) shoots a torpedo during a recoverable torpedo exercise.(U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Recruit Kenneth Moore/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 12, 2012) A hose line party of Royal Australian Navy sailors aboard the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Perth (III) await for Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14)to conduct a replenishment-at-sea as part of Operation Southern Indian Ocean. Perth is in search of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. (U.S. Navy photo by ABIS Nicolas Gonzalez/Released)

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Release Date: 4/16/2014 10:16:00 AM

From U.S. Fleet Forces Public Affairs

NORFOLK (NNS) -- U.S. Fleet Forces announced late Monday that USS Hue City (CG 66) would return to her homeport of Mayport, Fla. following a fire that occurred April 14.

There were no injuries to the crew, and the ship continues to operate under her own power.

Hue City is currently transiting toward Mayport in company with USS Gettysburg (CG 64). Both ships are scheduled to return to port on Friday morning.

The extent of the damage is being assessed, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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NORFOLK (April 18, 2014) Fire Controllman 2nd Class Mark Peters embraces his father, Thomas Peters, following the return of the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) to Naval Station Norfolk after completing a nine-month deployment with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. San Jacinto deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 17, 2014) A sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) greets his family during a homecoming celebration at Naval Base San Diego. Spruance deployed in support of security and stability operations in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher Farrington/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 17, 2014) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) greet loved ones during a homecoming celebration at Naval Base San Diego. Cowpens played a critical role in Operation Damayan, a joint service humanitarian assistance and disaster recovery mission following Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Republic of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Will Gaskill/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 17, 2014) Lt. Will Carey, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, is reunited with his wife and daughter during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station Oceana after a nine-month deployment. Deployed as part of Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG), CVW 3 squadrons participated in Operation Enduring Freedom and several multinational exercises in support of maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kayla King/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 17, 2014) Cmdr. Matt Thrasher, executive officer of the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, hugs his children during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station Oceana. Deployed as part of Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG), CVW 3 squadrons participated in Operation Enduring Freedom and several multinational exercises in support of maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alysia R. Hernandez/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 17, 2014) Cmdr. Brandon Scott, a pilot assigned to the "Ragin' Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, kisses his wife, Kim Scott, during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station Oceana. Deployed as part of Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG), CVW 3 squadrons participated in Operation Enduring Freedom and several multinational exercises in support of maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alysia R. Hernandez/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 17, 2014) Lt. Adam Horn, assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, greets his daughter during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station Oceana after a nine-month deployment. Deployed as part of Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG), CVW 3 squadrons participated in Operation Enduring Freedom and several multinational exercises in support of maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kayla King/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 17, 2014) Lt. Cmdr. Bex Boyd, assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, holds his daughter during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station Oceana after a nine-month deployment. Deployed as part of Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG), CVW 3 squadrons participated in Operation Enduring Freedom and several multinational exercises in support of maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kayla King/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 16, 2014) Engineman 2nd Class Zack Garrett, from Wolcottville, Ind., center, assists Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Davidson Noble, from San Augustine, Texas, left, onto a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a search and rescue drill from 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 interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian Sloan/Released)[/COLOR]

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ARABIAN SEA (April 14, 2014) Explosive Ordnance Disposal team members assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) fast-rope onto the deck of the French Marine Nationale anti-air frigate FS Jean Bart (D615) during joint training. George H.W. Bush and Jean Bart are 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 Joshua K. Horton/Released).

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ARABIAN SEA (April 13, 2014) The French Marine Nationale anti-air frigate FS Jean Bart (D615), the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 55) conduct a photo exercise. George H.W. Bush, Jean Bart and Philippine Sea are supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Juan David Guerra/Released)

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DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (April 16, 2014) The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) is pierside during a crew exchange at U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Hank Gettys/Released)

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Jeff Head said:

Interesting comparison:

US Burke class CIC:

Chinese PLAN modern DDG (Type 052C) or FFG (Type 054A) CIC:

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bd popeye said:

I never worked in CIC but it always seemed dark to me. I have to wonder how close an 052 comes to the ablity of the Aegis system. hummm...

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NORFOLK (April 18, 2014) Sailors stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) man the rails as the ship returns to homeport at Naval Station Norfolk. Harry S. Truman and the rest of Carrier Strike Group 10 returned after a nine-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, maritime security operations and theater cooperation efforts with various countries throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Flood/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (April 18, 2014) Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) help attach the brow to the ship after returning to Naval Station Mayport after a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Gettysburg, part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, supported maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marcus L. Stanley/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 17, 2014) Lt. Adam Horn, assigned to the "Gun Slingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105,is welcomed home by his daughter after returning home from a deployment. VFA-105, assigned to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Air Station Oceana after a nine-month deployment supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Shelby M. Tucker/ Released)

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NORFOLK (April 18, 2014) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Rodrick Spears, from Gautier, Miss., holds his daughter, Aubrey Spears, and son, Kyle Spears, during a homecoming celebration for the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Wyatt L. Anthony/Released)

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NORFOLK (April 18, 2014) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Patrick Wiggins hugs his mother and sister during a homecoming celebration for the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Wyatt L. Anthony/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 17, 2014) Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Jillson, assigned to the "Ragin' Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, is welcomed home by his daughter after returning home from a deployment. VFA-37, assigned to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Air Station Oceana after a nine-month deployment supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Shelby M. Tucker/ Released)

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OAK HARBOR, Wash. (April 19, 2014) Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Eric Reid, from Rockhill, S.C., assigned to the "Zappers" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130, greets his son and daughter during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The Zappers, embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), are returning from a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Hetherington/Released)

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OAK HARBOR, Wash. (April 19, 2014) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Matthew Sweatt, from San Dimas, Calif., assigned to the "Zappers" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130, holds his son for the first time during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The Zappers, embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), are returning from a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Hetherington/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (April 18, 2014) A Sailor receives a kiss after returning from a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility on the guided-missile cruiser USS G3ttysburg (CG 64). Gettysburg, part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, supported maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marcus L. Stanley/Released)

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