Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, keeps a lookout as his helicopter returns to the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102). Sampson is supporting Indonesian-led search efforts to locate Air Asia Flight QZ8501.
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An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, 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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Sailors man a phone and distance line aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193). Dewey 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 French military dispatch vessel Commandant Ducuing (F795) approaches the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) during a passing exercise. Cole is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
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The Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), left, is underway in formation with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kongou-class guided-missile destroyer JS Kirishima (DDG 174) during exercise Keen Sword 15. Keen Sword is a joint-bilateral training exercise involving the U.S. military and the Japan Self-Defense Force to increase combat readiness and interoperability of U.S. forces and the Japan Self-Defense Force.