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BAE Systems to Maintain and Modernize U.S. Navy Ships in Hawaii -
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BAE Systems received a follow-on contract from the U.S. Army to continue low-rate initial production (LRIP) on the M109A7 self-propelled howitzer and M992A3 ammunition carrier.
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BAE Systems received a follow-on contract from the U.S. Army to continue low-rate initial production (LRIP) on the M109A7 self-propelled howitzer and M992A3 ammunition carrier.
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SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 5) - The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) enters Souda Bay during a scheduled port visit. Florida, homeported in Kings Bay, Ga., is conducting naval operations with allies in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in order to advance security and stability in Europe.
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(Oct. 30, 2014) Sailors conduct a service dress blue uniform inspection aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 30, 2014) An F/A-18C Hornet, attached to the "Valions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush.
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 30, 2014) Distinguished visitors from various Baltic nations tour the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 30, 2014) An F/A-18C Hornet, attached to the "Valions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush.
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 30, 2014) Distinguished visitors from various Baltic nations tour the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.
Daily US Navy Photos on SD Foruum - Friday, November 07, 2014
From the US Navy photo gallery (In the tradition of BD Popeye)
Firing a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise on the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).
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The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Strait of Gibraltar. George H.W. Bush is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.
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An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 is conducting initial at-sea trials aboard Nimitz.
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An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter is prepared for launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The F-35 Lightning II is undergoing initial at-sea trials aboard Nimitz.
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A 5-inch gun is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80). Roosevelt, homeported in Maypoprt, Fla., is deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group and is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of national security interests in Europe.
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Marines disembark landing craft air cushion (LCAC) vehicles at Camp Le Jeune, N.C. during the multinational exercise Bold Alligator 2014. Bold Alligator isimproves Navy and Marine Corps amphibious core competencies. Working with coalition, NATO, allied and partner nations is a necessary investment in the current and future readiness of our forces.
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An MV-22B Osprey from the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is conducting pre-deployment operations.
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A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) departs the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during Bold Alligator 2014. Bold Alligator isimproves Navy and Marine Corps amphibious core competencies. Working with coalition, NATO, allied and partner nations is a necessary investment in the current and future readiness of our forces.
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From the US Navy photo gallery (In the tradition of BD Popeye)
Firing a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise on the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).
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The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Strait of Gibraltar. George H.W. Bush is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.
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An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 is conducting initial at-sea trials aboard Nimitz.
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An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter is prepared for launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The F-35 Lightning II is undergoing initial at-sea trials aboard Nimitz.
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A 5-inch gun is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80). Roosevelt, homeported in Maypoprt, Fla., is deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group and is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of national security interests in Europe.
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Marines disembark landing craft air cushion (LCAC) vehicles at Camp Le Jeune, N.C. during the multinational exercise Bold Alligator 2014. Bold Alligator isimproves Navy and Marine Corps amphibious core competencies. Working with coalition, NATO, allied and partner nations is a necessary investment in the current and future readiness of our forces.
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An MV-22B Osprey from the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is conducting pre-deployment operations.
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A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) departs the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during Bold Alligator 2014. Bold Alligator isimproves Navy and Marine Corps amphibious core competencies. Working with coalition, NATO, allied and partner nations is a necessary investment in the current and future readiness of our forces.
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US Navy Photos - November 10, 2014
From the US Navy Photo Gallery (In the tradition of BD Popeye)
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The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), left, the guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103), center, and the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), right, transit the Strait of Gibraltar.
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An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).
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An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 is conducting initial at-sea trials aboard Nimitz.
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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), center, participates in International Mine-countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) with the mine countermeasures ships USS Devastator (MCM 6) and USS Dextrous (MCM 13) and the Royal Navy mine-countermeasure vessels HMS Penzance (M 106), top, and HMS Chiddingfold (M 37).
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Boatswain Mate Seamen assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), perform a helicopter in-flight refueling exercise with an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77.
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Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) vehicles approach the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Bold Alligator 2014. Bold alligator, working with NATO and allied nations, is intended to improve N
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Sailors man the bridge helm station to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during a replenishment-at-sea in the South China Sea.
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The Commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), explains the capabilities of the MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter to an official visitor from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Teruzuki (DD116).
From the US Navy Photo Gallery (In the tradition of BD Popeye)
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The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), left, the guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103), center, and the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), right, transit the Strait of Gibraltar.
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An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).
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An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 is conducting initial at-sea trials aboard Nimitz.
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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), center, participates in International Mine-countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) with the mine countermeasures ships USS Devastator (MCM 6) and USS Dextrous (MCM 13) and the Royal Navy mine-countermeasure vessels HMS Penzance (M 106), top, and HMS Chiddingfold (M 37).
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Boatswain Mate Seamen assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), perform a helicopter in-flight refueling exercise with an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77.
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Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) vehicles approach the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Bold Alligator 2014. Bold alligator, working with NATO and allied nations, is intended to improve N
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Sailors man the bridge helm station to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during a replenishment-at-sea in the South China Sea.
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The Commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), explains the capabilities of the MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter to an official visitor from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Teruzuki (DD116).
I thought I would give a more thorough pictorial documentation of the historic F-35C carrier arrested landing and catapult launch of the F-35C aboard the USS Nimitz, CVN-68 here on SD on a couple of threads. These occurred and are ongoing this last week...and specifically on November 3rd for the first arrested landing and catapult launch.
A very historic two aircraft trial for the US Navy. These pictures show the approach, the instants before, during, and after the trap, and then the catapult launch.
Yes, baby! Finally, 5th generation stealth aircraft at sea on a full deck carrier.
See all of my F-35 high res photos at my
A very historic two aircraft trial for the US Navy. These pictures show the approach, the instants before, during, and after the trap, and then the catapult launch.
Yes, baby! Finally, 5th generation stealth aircraft at sea on a full deck carrier.
See all of my F-35 high res photos at my
US Navy Photos - November 12, 2014
From the US Navy Photo Gallery (In the tradition of BD Popeye)
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Ships line up in formation for a photo exercise in the Arabian Gulf during the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX). With a quarter of the world's navies participating including 6,500 Sailors from every region, IMCMEX is the largest international naval exercise promoting maritime security and the free-flow of trade through mine countermeasure operations, maritime security operations, and maritime infrastructure protection in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and throughout the world.
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Sailors scrub after testing the aqueous film forming foam system on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is completing a docking planned incremental availability maintenance period at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.
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Sailors assigned to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60) conduct morning colors during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2014. In its 20th year, CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations including, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste.
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A C-2A Greyhound from the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, Detachment 5, makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during Keen Sword 2015. The joint/bilateral field training exercise involves U.S. military and Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF), and is designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of U.S. forces and the JSDF.
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Coast Guard Lt. j.g. checks a navigation radar aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63). Stethem is on patrol with the George Washington Carrier Strike Group supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
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Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) Fireman conducts a vibration analysis on a fuel oil purifier in the main engineering compartment aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97). Halsey is on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
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An SA-330J Puma helicopter, left, assigned to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) and an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Red Lions of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 conduct a vertical replenishment with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52). Bunker Hill is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the region.
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The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Gulf of Aden. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is returning to Naval Station Norfolk after supporting maritime security operations, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
From the US Navy Photo Gallery (In the tradition of BD Popeye)
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Ships line up in formation for a photo exercise in the Arabian Gulf during the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX). With a quarter of the world's navies participating including 6,500 Sailors from every region, IMCMEX is the largest international naval exercise promoting maritime security and the free-flow of trade through mine countermeasure operations, maritime security operations, and maritime infrastructure protection in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and throughout the world.
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Sailors scrub after testing the aqueous film forming foam system on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is completing a docking planned incremental availability maintenance period at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.
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Sailors assigned to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60) conduct morning colors during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2014. In its 20th year, CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations including, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste.
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A C-2A Greyhound from the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, Detachment 5, makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during Keen Sword 2015. The joint/bilateral field training exercise involves U.S. military and Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF), and is designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of U.S. forces and the JSDF.
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Coast Guard Lt. j.g. checks a navigation radar aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63). Stethem is on patrol with the George Washington Carrier Strike Group supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
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Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) Fireman conducts a vibration analysis on a fuel oil purifier in the main engineering compartment aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97). Halsey is on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
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An SA-330J Puma helicopter, left, assigned to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) and an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Red Lions of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 conduct a vertical replenishment with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52). Bunker Hill is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the region.
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The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Gulf of Aden. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is returning to Naval Station Norfolk after supporting maritime security operations, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
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kwaigonegin
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She looks nice from that angle. I'm eagerly awaiting her sea trials and finally seeing her join the fleet.
I wish they make 'baby' Zumwalts to replace the Perry class. A bit smaller, maybe about half her displacement, half the armaments. Would be a very capable frigate.