Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

Jeff Head said:

Man...that's a LOT of people on their small craft at sea.

They must have been very desperate to cram that many people in...risking death to all, including the women and children.

Thank God the US Navy was there to help as the one vessel sank, and as I am sure they began to run short on food and water.

282 people eat and drink a LOT. The Ocean is one of the worst deserts on earth when it comes to food and water, unless you are well prepared to fish and to either carry a lot of water, or be able to make fresh water.

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my guess is these are refugees or illegals trying to make a dash for the European shores. Good thing the Bataan was there otherwise most would've perished.

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my guess is these are refugees or illegals trying to make a dash for the European shores. Good thing the Bataan was there otherwise most would've perished.

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At mp.net members stated this about the persons rescued by the USN;

The Italian refugees mainly set off from Libya - where they came to Libya from is more varied.

And yes, once they make it to land they can claim asylum, although some of them will actually try to get through to northern europe before claiming, on the basis that the conditions for asylum seekers are perceived to be better.

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They will be interned on Malta, probably at Hal far refugee camp. There they can apply for asylum, entry visas or work permits before they are sent back to their home country.

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BOSTON (June 6, 2014) USS Constitution gets underway in Boston Harbor for her first cruise of 2014. More than 400 visitors embarked Old Ironsides for the underway demonstration, which commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of Midway and the 70th anniversary of D-Day. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John P. Benson/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (June 9, 2014) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) prepare to chain down an incoming helicopter assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12. John S. McCain is on patrol with the George Washington Carrier Strike Group supporting 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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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 7, 2014) A T-45 Goshawk from Training Air Wing (TW) 1 performs a touch and go on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). TW-1 and 2 are conducting carrier qualifications aboard Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt is underway preparing for future deployments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony N. Hilkowski/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (June 6, 2014) Sailors compete in a fire hose barrel shoot during the damage control Olympics aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is on patrol in the East China Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jared Harral/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (JUNE 09, 2014) Cmdr. Chris Jason flying an EA-6B Prowler, performs a flyby exercise as he relieves Cmdr. Aron Buckles as commanding officer of the Garudas of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, during a change of command ceremony 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 3rd Class Joshua Card/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (June 10, 2014) Information Systems Technician 1st Class Sara Neaves and Sonar Technician (Surface) Seaman Morgan Whitsel perform mock take-down methods during security reaction force training aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94). Nitze, 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 1st Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (June 7, 2014) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Ramon Laureano mixes a container of rice and beans aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) as part of a steel beach picnic hosted by the first class petty officer association. Nitze, 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 1st Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (June 08, 2014) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Spartans of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 takes off from 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 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 Scott Barnes/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 6, 2014) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) at sea. Theodore Roosevelt is underway preparing for future deployments. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katie Lash/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 9, 2014 ) A T-45 Goshawk from Training Air Wing 2 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is underway preparing for future deployments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katie Lash/Released)

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WATERS NEAR OKINAWA (June 6, 2014) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 makes an arrested landing 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 Seaman Matthew Riggs/Released)

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140604-N-RL456-171 NORFOLK (June 4, 2014) Sailors practice firefighting techniques during a flight deck fire drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is in port conducting mock light off assessments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Hunter S. Harwell/Released)

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NORFOLK (June 5, 2014) Ensign Jonathan Davis gives small boat training to midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy aboard a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) while visiting the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is in port conducting mock light off assessments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Hunter S. Harwell/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 7, 2014) Sailors from Air Department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) refuel T-45 Goshawks from Training Air Wing One and Training Air Wing Two. Theodore Roosevelt is underway preparing for future deployments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony N. Hilkowski/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 6, 2014) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Caleb Smith, from Colorado Springs, Colo., fires at a target during a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is out to sea preparing for future deployments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony N. Hilkowski/Released)

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WATERS NEAR OKINAWA (June 8, 2014) Aviation mechanics perform maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron of (VFA) 27 on the flight deck of the 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin K. Kittleson/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 9, 2014) Electronics Technician 1st Class Kevin Watson, from Houston, stands a roving security watch aboard the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777). North Carolina is visiting Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, during a routine deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liam Kennedy/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 6, 2014) Naval Aircrewman 1st Class Robert Crouch, from Philadelphia, assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat squadron (HSC) 26, communicates with the pilot on an MH-60S Sea Hawk. The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) is underway preparing for future deployments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katie Lash/Released)

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Latest Zumwalt pictures. From around June 1st at Bath Iron Works.

Both 155mm AGS are installed. She still lack both 57mm guns and many sensors in the combined mast/deck house.

She's a beaut!

Jeff Head said:

Man...that's a LOT of people on their small craft at sea.

They must have been very desperate to cram that many people in...risking death to all, including the women and children.

Thank God the US Navy was there to help as the one vessel sank, and as I am sure they began to run short on food and water.

282 people eat and drink a LOT. The Ocean is one of the worst deserts on earth when it comes to food and water, unless you are well prepared to fish and to either carry a lot of water, or be able to make fresh water.

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That's heart wrenching, not to mention how many had already been lost at sea.

Here's a set of RIMPAC 2014 pictures I am putting together. There will be more, and I will have a Flickr album for it too.


The US Navy was going to have the USS Independence participate virtually, but decided to have her go over to Hawaii to actively participate there, while the USS Coronado, LCS-4, actively participates off of San Diego.

The US Navy vessels (including US Coast Guard) are always the largest participant. This year, these vessels will participate (including in a separate operation of RIMPAC 2014 being conducted with other nations off San Diego)

USS Cape St. George (CG 71)
USS Chosin (CG 65)
USS Gary (FFG 51)
USS Independence (LCS 2)
USS Lake Champlain (CG 57)
USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112)
USS Peleliu (LHA 5)
USS Port Royal (CG 73)
USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60)
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)
USS Rushmore (LSD 47)
USS Sampson (DDG 102)
USS Spruance (DDG 111)
USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187)
USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194)
USNS Mercy (T-AH 19)
USNS Navajo (T-ATF 169)
USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7)
USNS Salvor (T-ARS 52)
USCGC Waesche (WMSL 751)
USS Anchorage (LPD 23)
USS Champion (MCM 4)
USS Coronado (LCS 4)
USNS Montford Point (T-MLP 1)
USS Scout (MCM 8)
US SSN Nuclear Attack submarines x 3

That's 28 vessels. The US will also have well over 100 aircraft involved.

26 vessels from 16 other nations are participating with several dozen aircraft as well.

And which nations have the second largest active participants in terms of vessels?

Why that distinction goes to only two. Both China and Canada will have four vessels participating.

Korea will have three, and several nations will have two vessels participating.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 13, 2014) Gunner's Mate Seaman Frank Bassett mans an M240B machine gun as the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) approaches Souda Bay, Greece. Vella Gulf is deployed in a multi-mission role in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to contribute to regional maritime security and to support NATO operations and deployments throughout the region. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Edward Guttierrez III/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 11, 2014) Gunner's Mate 1st Class Anthony Rodriguez, left, looks on as Naval Academy Midshipman 2nd Class Curt Allen fires an M240 machine gun aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61). Ramage is currently underway as part of surface week during Professional Training of Midshipmen. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jackie Hart/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (June 12, 2014) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HSC) 12 participates in a vertical replenishment with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54). Antietam is on patrol with the George Washington Carrier Strike Group supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David Flewellyn/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 9, 2014) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Stefano Barnes signals an MH-60 Sea Hawk Helicopter from the Red Wolves of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 84 during deck landing qualifications aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is underway to conduct routine readiness exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adam Austin/Released)

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JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY, Va. (May 12, 2014) Builder 1st Class Lance Fairchild, assigned to Underwater Construction team (UCT) 1, left, and Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wyatt Huggett, assigned to Expeditionary Combat Camera, prepare to dive as part of a field training exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Information Technician 2nd Class James Takeda/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 11, 2014) Midshipman Whitney Heer conns the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) while Cmdr. Michael Meredith, center, commanding officer of Jason Dunham, and Lt. Carl Poe, weapons officer, help guide. Jason Dunham is underway to conduct routine readiness exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adam Austin/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 11, 2014) Sailors and visiting midshipmen aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) heave lines during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8). Jason Dunham is underway to conduct routine readiness exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adam Austin/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 11, 2014) Sailors participate in a scrubbing exercise on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting unit level training off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Giovanni Squadrito/Released)[/COLOR]

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 10, 2014) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shantece Gonzalez/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 10, 2014) Seaman Apprentice Michelle Salinas, from Mesquite, Texas, brings in a line aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) as the ship departs Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Shiloh is on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Abby Rader/Released)

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OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 13, 2014) Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Daniel Ismay, from Navarre, Fla., assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's Search and Rescue unit, rappels onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway hosting friends and family day, an event where nearly 400 civilian guests joined the ship's crew for a special one day underway. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Hetherington/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 13, 2014) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) clear out of harms way after chocking and chaining an MV-22 Osprey to the flight deck. Makin Island is conducting a certification exercise with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lenny LaCrosse/Released)

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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (June 16, 2014) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Anthony Philpott embraces his wife after the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) is moored at Naval Station Rota, Spain. Ross is the second of four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to be forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, to serve as part of the president's European phased adaptive approach to ballistic missile defense in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Grant Wamack/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 15, 2014) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Donovan Dunn, from Baton Rouge, La., signals to raise a jet blast deflector aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Estes/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 2, 2014) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) is underway in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Mesa Verde is a part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd 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 Seaman Phylicia A. Hanson/Released)

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STRAIT OF HORMUZ (June 14, 2014) The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Strait of Hormuz. George H.W. Bush is deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush 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 Scott Barnes/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 16, 2014) A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), departs the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) in support of ongoing operations. The 22nd MEU is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force throughout U.S. Central Command and the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lukas Atwell/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 14, 2014) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Orane Allen, from Port Antonio, Jamaica, directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Chargers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, to land on the flight deck of 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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SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 14, 2014) Seaman Peter Buckley, from West Roxbury, MA, swims to retrieve the ships man overboard dummy, Oscar, during a man overboard drill aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67). Shiloh is on patrol with the George Washington Carrier Strike Group supporting of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Abby Rader/Released)

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Here we see the PLAN RIMPAC task force rendezvousing with the Singapore Frigate, RSS Intrepdi, the US Navy Ticonderoga AEGIS cruiser USS Chosin, the US AEGIS Destroyer, USS Howard, and two Darussalam Class Patrol Boats from Brunei between Guam and the Philippines.

This was according to plan. The US, Chinese, and Singapore vessels will now travel together to Hawaii as a Joint Task Force.

Their rendezvous and their traveling together as a Joint Task Force is actually a part of RIMPAC 2014.