Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

QUONSET, R.I. (May 17, 2014) The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, fly in the Diamond formation at the Rhode Island National Guard Open House Air Show. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform 68 demonstrations at 34 locations across the U.S. in 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kathryn E. Macdonald/Released)

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QUONSET, R.I. (May 17, 2014) A C-130 Hercules, affectionately known as "Fat Albert", assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, performs the C-130 Low Transition/Maximum Effort Climb during the Rhode Island National Guard Open House Air Show. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform 68 demonstrations at 34 locations across the U.S. in 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kathryn E. Macdonald/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2014) Engineman 1st Class George Dunn, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 3, Delta Company, mans an M240B machine gun aboard a riverine assault boat in San Diego Bay during a tour and demonstration for Vietnam veterans and former riverine Sailors known as "River Rats". The tour was an opportunity for Sailors in the riverine community, past and present, to share experiences and learn from each other. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Scott/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2014) Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 3, Delta Company, patrol San Diego Bay during a tour and demonstration for Vietnam veterans and former riverine Sailors known as "River Rats." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Scott/Released)

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (May 1, 2014) The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) is undergoing a scheduled docking planned incremental availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Wesley J. Breedlove/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 16, 2014) Sailors perform a helicopter in-flight refueling exercise with an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Grandmasters of Helicopter Maritime Squadron (HSM) 46 on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is underway in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of responsibility in preparation for Submarine Commander's Course-40. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Derek Paumen/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16, 2014) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Cougars of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting composite training unit exercise off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class George M. Bell/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 17, 2014) Sailors fight a simulated aircraft fire during a crash and salvage drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is underway in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of responsibility in preparation for Submarine Commander's Course-40. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Derek Paumen/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16, 2014) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)

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MANAMA, Bahrain (May 13, 2014) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Travis Wilson, from Rio Vista, Calif., heaves a mooring line as the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) prepares to moor for a port visit in Manama, Bahrain. 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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Looks like they're fitting her what looks like to be a new smaller island attach could be more radar and communication tower? Anyone else knows what they're doing to the "Ike"?

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TerraN_EmpirE said:

The Structure just aft of the Island is a Radar Tower it's visible on all Nimitz form CVN 68-75 the USS Ronald Reagan and George W Bush lack that structure as it was integrated into the island.

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ARABIAN SEA(APRIL 29, 2014) Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 fly in formation over 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 Lt. Diane M. Kruse/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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TerraN_EmpirE said:

The Structure just aft of the Island is a Radar Tower it's visible on all Nimitz form CVN 68-75 the USS Ronald Reagan and George W Bush lack that structure as it was integrated into the island.

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NEW YORK (May 21, 2014) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) passes the Statue of Liberty during the Parade of Ships at Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week New York, now in its 26th year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. The week-long celebration is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Taylor N. Stinson/Released)

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NEW YORK HARBOR (May 21, 2014) Sailors aboard the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) extend mooring lines to Pier 92 during the Parade of Ships at Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week New York, now in its 26th year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Brian Tallette/Released)

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NEW YORK (May 21, 2014) A group of Sailors stop for a photo in in Times Square during Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week, now in its 26th year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. The week-long celebration is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Wolff/Released)

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 20, 2014) The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform during a flight rehearsal over the Severn River. The Blue Angels are scheduled to give a full performance at the U.S. Naval Academy May 21 as part of the Commissioning Week festivities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nathan Wilkes/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 21, 2014) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Red Lions of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 transports Vice Adm. Kenneth E. Floyd, commander of U.S. 3rd Fleet, to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Giovanni Squadrito/Released)

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SATTAHIP, Thailand (May 20, 2014) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) is moored to the pier after arriving in Pattaya, Thailand. Ashland is participating in exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2014. In its 20th year, CARAT is a bilateral exercise series between the United Stated and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Raymond D. Diaz III/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 21, 2014) Sailors carry the bow flag on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in preparation for a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202). Yukon transferred 1.1 million gallons of jet fuel to Ronald Reagan during the evolution. Ronald Reagan is underway conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles D. Gaddis IV/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 20, 2014) Aviation ordnancemen from weapons department's G-3 division move Mark 82 inert training bombs from the mess decks to the magazines aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting training for future deployments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jenna Kaliszewski/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2014) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jose Felicianorosado, from Anesco, Puerto Rico, tows an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting composite training unit exercise off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Giovanni Squadrito/Released)

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