Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2014) The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) conducts flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The aircraft completed a series of tests demonstrating its ability to operate safely and seamlessly with manned aircraft. Theodore Roosevelt is underway preparing for future deployments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Alex Millar/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2014) The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) conducts flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Alex Millar/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 14, 2014) Gunner's Mate Seaman Coren Demastus, from Fort Smith, Ark., carries rifles after training 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 Brian Stephens/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Aug. 19, 2014) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michelle Howard talks to Lt. j.g. Sean Lewis, navigator aboard the littoral combat ship USS Forth Worth (LCS 3), about the ship's autopilot system. Littoral combat ships have the ability to deploy manned and unmanned vehicles to execute missions. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bradley J. Gee/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 12, 2014) An F/A-18C Hornet attached to the Golden Warriors of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 prepares to land on the flight deck of 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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ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 11, 2014) Sailors move missiles across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Margaret Keith/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 11, 2014) Sailors remove chocks and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the Tridents of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Stephens/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 11, 2014) Sailors arm an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the Fighting Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Margaret Keith/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 11, 2014) A C-2A Greyhound attached to the Rawhides of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Preston Paglinawan/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 15, 2014) Sailors assigned throughout Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam gather pierside to welcome the guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) to her new homeport following a homeport swap with the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70). John Paul Jones is equipped with updated advanced Aegis capabilities and will operate as a rotational ballistic missile defense deployer and testing ship as part of a long-range U.S. commitment to the security and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Johans Chavarro/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2014) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) launches a Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM). The RAM was tested to ensure its combat readiness, and ability to defend against anti-ship cruise missiles and other asymmetric threats. Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting training and preparing for future deployments. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 17, 2014) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) arrives at its new homeport at Naval Station Mayport. The homeport change is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group homeport change in support of strategic dispersal and two viable East Coast surface ship homeports as well as the preservation of the ship repair industrial base in those areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damian Berg/Released)

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Equation said:

Just curious what's the purpose of raising the chains up? Is this a signal or more a safety precaution move?

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bd popeye said:

I knew someone would ask this question. It's to show the aircrew of the helo that all the tie down chains are removed before the helo lifts off the deck.

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Air Force Brat said:

OT,,, and I thought she was headed to Ferguson, Mo.???????

I was about 5-10 miles from there this morning, delivering 11 new Cop Rods to a neighboring PD, not a clue that the zoo was just down the road, everyone was kool, and the local PD were relaxed and friendly.

I would say she is very well armed, bd do they engage in live fire off the deck or is it just weapon handling training, all A-2 configuration, no flat tops.....

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Air Force Brat said:

OT,,, and I thought she was headed to Ferguson, Mo.???????

I was about 5-10 miles from there this morning, delivering 11 new Cop Rods to a neighboring PD, not a clue that the zoo was just down the road, everyone was kool, and the local PD were relaxed and friendly.

I would say she is very well armed, bd do they engage in live fire off the deck or is it just weapon handling training, all A-2 configuration, no flat tops.....

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kwaigonegin said:

They do M16 rifle quals in the Navy off decks and use live rounds.

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Equation said:

I bet brass detail is VERY important after the firing is over, don't want any single one of them getting sucked into by the choppers coming in for a landing.

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