Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

HMS Astute · Aug 4, 2014

WATERS EAST OF OKINAWA (July 30, 2014) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), foreground, participates in a photo exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Ashigara (DDG 178), the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), an unidentified naval vessel and the guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) during Malabar 2014. Malabar is a U.S. Navy, Indian navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force naval exercise to improve collective maritime relationships and increase understanding in multinational operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paolo Bayas) 140730-N-IP531-529

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2012) An MV-22 Osprey lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to receive and transport troops during the amphibious assault phase of Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years, represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. This exercise takes place 30 Jan - 12 Feb, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463 prepares to land on the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014 in the Pacific Ocean July 28, 2014. RIMPAC is a U.S. Pacific Fleet-hosted biennial multinational maritime exercise designed to foster and sustain international cooperation on the security of the world?s oceans. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin Knight, U.S. Navy/Released)

Indian Shivalick guided missile frigates conducting exercises during Malabar 2014

Original caption: PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2014) Ships gather in formation aft of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during Rim of The Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, 49 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin Knight/Released) 140725-N-HU377-114

PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 3, 2014) Logistics Specialist 1st Class Andrew Ricketts, a Hemstead, N.Y., native observes as the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) pulls out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Ronald Reagan departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. RIMPAC is the world’s largest international maritime exercise and takes place in and around the Hawaiian Islands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Nelson/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 3, 2014) Aviation Boatswain’s Mates transport a CH-53E Sea Stallion, assigned to “Warhorse” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. RIMPAC is the world’s largest international maritime exercise and takes place in and around the Hawaiian Islands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Dustin Kelling/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 3, 2014) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. RIMPAC is the world’s largest international maritime exercise and takes place in and around the Hawaiian Islands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Nelson/Released)

Original caption: 140725-N-BQ948-725 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2014) - The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) prepares to lead a close formation of ships and submarines from international partner nations during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Estes/Released)

Jeff Head · Aug 4, 2014

Popeye, kwaig, and all...this is what I really wish the US Navy would develop to replace the S-3A ASW capabilities that the Carrier groups used to have. An SV-22 would carry more sensors, more weapons, would have greater range, and could loiter and prosecute targets for a longer time than the Seahawk helicopters.

It would allow the CSG once again to cast a much wide net in the hopes of keeping adversary submarines further away from the carrier.

Anyhow, I built this specifically to be able to show what it would be capable of.

Here's the BUILD THREAD ON SD.

...and here are some of the pictures of the completed aircraft:

I'd love to see each US nuclear carrier deploy with a squadron of six of these aircraft.

bd popeye · Aug 4, 2014

Great job on that V-22 Jeff.. all it would take to get it in production is $$$$$$.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 3, 2014) Sailors from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and Navy divers assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11, Mobile Diving and Salvage Company 11-7, participate in the second underway recovery test for the NASA Orion Program. This is the second at-sea testing for the Orion crew module using a welldeck recovery method. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Corey Green/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug 1, 2014) The Amphibious Assault Ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) color guard detail stands in formation during a burial at sea ceremony. Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tamara Vaughn/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug 1, 2014) Sailors bow their heads in prayer during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tamara Vaughn/ Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (July 30, 2014) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) man the rails as Reagan enters Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Ronald Reagan is participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cody Hendrix/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 31, 2014) Marines aboard an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis DiPerna/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 29, 2014 ) Machinist's Mate Fireman Apprentice Nathaniel Calub, from Las Vegas, Nev., obtains an efficiency sample in the aft main machinery room aboard 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 Caleb Strong/ Not Released)

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SAN DIEGO (July 18, 2014) Sailors fight a simulated fire at the Firefighting Damage Control School at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brandon Cyr/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (July 29, 2014) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the Tridents of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 approaches 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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GULF OF MEXICO (July 25, 2014) The joint high speed vessel USNS Fall River (JHSV 4) completes acceptance trials testing and evaluations in the Gulf of Mexico. The ship's trials included dockside testing to clear the ship for sea and at-sea trials during which the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) evaluated and demonstrated the performance of Fall River major systems. (U.S. Navy photos/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (July 31, 2014) Lt. j.g. Marlies Bouwmeester, an exchange officer from the Netherlands stationed aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) for two years, stands conning officer watch. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua R. Nistas/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (July 29, 2014) Quartermaster Seaman Apprentice Kylie Haake, from Wailuku, Hawaii, folds the national ensign aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (July 10, 2014) Midshipman Molly Hanna, from Annapolis, Md., consults the radar to take the range other shipping aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77). O'Kane 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 Fire Controlman 1st Class Shod Williams/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 31, 2014) Chief Air Traffic Controller Ronesha Q. Nation, right, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), supervises Air-Traffic Controller 1st Class Fernando Montes while he stands approach controller watch from the ship's amphibious air traffic control center. America is traveling through the U.S. Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet areas of responsibility on her maiden transit, "America visits the Americas". The ship is scheduled to be ceremoniously commissioned Oct. 11 in San Francisco. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Huey D. Younger Jr./Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2014) Members of the main propulsion division aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) perform routine maintenance on the ship's service diesel engine. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua R. Nistas/Released)

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SEATTLE (Aug. 1, 2014) a tour group boards the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during Seattle Seafair Fleet Week 2014. Seafair is an annual celebration that allows the local community to meet and interact with maritime forces from the U.S. and Canada. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Blees/Released)

bd popeye · Aug 6, 2014

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BALTIMORE (Aug. 2, 2014) Cmdr. John B. Downes passes through ceremonial sideboys as part of the official party for the Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Baltimore change of command ceremony aboard USS Constellation in Baltimore Inner Harbor. Downes relieved Cmdr. Andrew M. Cawfield as the NOSC Baltimore commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kiona Miller/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 4, 2014) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 2nd Class Albert Fontaine cleans inside an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 as the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) prepares to depart Fleet Activities Sasebo after a scheduled port visit. 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 3rd Class Chris Cavagnaro/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 4, 2014) Deck department Sailors hose off the starboard anchor chain as the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) prepares to depart Fleet Activities Sasebo after a scheduled port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Cavagnaro/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 3, 2014) Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) test line tending on the Orion crew module. Anchorage is conducting the second underway recovery test for the NASA Orion Program. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua R. Nistas/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 1, 2014) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Judah Burton, from Bellingham, Wash., throws a mooring line to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) as the ship arrives in Sasebo for a port visit. John S. McCain is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting regional security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Hammond/Released)

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QINGDAO, China (Aug. 5, 2014) Capt. Richard McCormack, commanding officer of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), receives a gift during a welcoming ceremony in Qingdao, China. U.S. 7th Fleet and Blue Ridge Sailors visited Qingdao to build partnerships with the Peoples Liberation Army (Navy) North Sea Fleet during a goodwill port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelby Sanders/Released)

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QINGDAO, China (Aug. 5, 2014) U.S. Capt. Richard McCormack, left, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), Peoples Liberation Army (Navy) Rear Adm. Yuan Yubai, commander of the North Sea Fleet, and U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Robert L. Thomas Jr., commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, exchange greetings during a welcoming ceremony in Qingdao, China.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelby Sanders/Released)

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BRANI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (July 31, 2014) Chief Gunner's Mate Mike Sis, right, and Fire Controlman 1st Class Hector Perez-Garcia, assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), clear a hallway with their team at the ship simulator training facility of the Republic of Singapore's Police Coast Guard during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2014. In its 20th year, CARAT is a bilateral exercise series between the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste. The CARAT 2014 exercise series commenced in May and will continue through November. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gabriel S. Weber/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 4, 2014) Lt. j.g. Rochelle Perry, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), relays information on a simulated target during the surface action group exercise portion of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2014. In its 20th year, CARAT is a bilateral exercise series between the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gabriel S. Weber/Released)

bd popeye · Aug 6, 2014

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PACIFIC MISSILE TEST RANGE, Hawaii(July 31, 2014) Steelworker 2nd Class Calvin Huckabee, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, secures a zinc anode to an underwater cable at a depth of 102 feet to ensure the cable has proper cathodic protection at the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Barking Sands, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Daniel Nichols/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2014) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 4 conducts amphibious mobile warfare training with the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is underway conducting amphibious integration training. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Shelby M. Tucker/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (July 28, 2014) Marines from combat cargo attach a pendant hook to an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter during a vertical replenishment with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) and the 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 Michael Fiorillo/Released)

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I really like the San Diego Padres logo on the capstans.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2014) Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) drop the anchor. San Diego is on deployment with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gerald Dudley Reynolds/Released)

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STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 20, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) transits the Strait of Hormuz. 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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MANAMA, Bahrain (July 19, 2014) Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical) 3rd Class Daniel Adunyantakyi, from Wichita Falls, Texas, stands watch aboard the 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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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 3, 2014) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the Greyhawks of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise and takes place in and around the Hawaiian Islands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Nelson/Released)

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FORT WORTH, Texas (July 30, 2014) The Lockheed Martin F-35B Joint Strike Fighter completes a required wet runway and crosswind testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., an important program milestone enabling U.S. Marines Corps initial operational capability certification. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

mclare · Aug 8, 2014

Re: Today's US Navy Hi-res Photos!

bd popeye said:
Just twice. I was aboard the USS America (CV 66) while deployed with VS-33 in 1981.

We did the Ditch! 06 May 1981 & 21 October 1981.

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The photos below are from the "cruisebook".

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I was on this cruise with you shipmate! It's Michael Clare aka AT-3 Clare.

How are you? I am good. I am building a 1/192nd scale USS America, including the entire airwing. Care to see it?

Air Force Brat · Aug 8, 2014

Re: Today's US Navy Hi-res Photos!

mclare said:
I was on this cruise with you shipmate! It's Michael Clare aka AT-3 Clare.

How are you? I am good. I am building a 1/192nd scale USS America, including the entire airwing. Care to see it?

Hey, he hasn't seen your post yet, but he gonna love it, and we have several modeling threads, but would love to see the America, they will move it if they need to so post away. In case you haven't noticed bd is both famous and infamous on the Sino Defense, welcome aboard Michael, fair winds and following seas. brat

Oh, fantastic first post, and love the shipboard pictures, keep up the good work, and there is a new members thread, be sure and introduce your-self. thanks, that is all

Miragedriver · Aug 8, 2014

Welcome aboard! USS Blue Ridge docks in China

US navy ship USS Blue Ridge docks in the China for a goodwill visit this week

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I will now get back to bottling my Malbec

bd popeye · Aug 8, 2014

Re: Today's US Navy Hi-res Photos!

mclare said:
I was on this cruise with you shipmate! It's Michael Clare aka AT-3 Clare.

How are you? I am good. I am building a 1/192nd scale USS America, including the entire airwing. Care to see it?

Sure! post away!

Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

HMS Astute

Junior Member

Jeff Head

General

bd popeye

The Last Jedi

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The Last Jedi

bd popeye

The Last Jedi

bd popeye

The Last Jedi

mclare

New Member

Air Force Brat

Brigadier

Miragedriver

Brigadier

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The Last Jedi