Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

I didn't see this posted here earlier, so here are a couple of good pictures of the 900 ton Deck House lift in process for the second Zumwalt DDG, USS Michael Monsoor, DDG-1001. In the one pic you can clearly see the etching for the pennant, 1001.
This occurred November 14, 2014, so she is coming along very well. Looking for more recent pics.

KEY WEST, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2015) Seabee divers assigned to Underwater Construction Team One (UCT ONE) and Underwater Construction Team Two (UCT TWO) conduct surface supplied operations during diver training aboard the U.S. Army large landing craft USAV Matamoros (LCU-2026). Diver training is a two-week, joint training evolution designed to reinforce standard operating procedures, qualify personnel, maintain proficiency, and evaluate dive protocol during scuba, surface supplied and recompression chamber operations. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas S. Tenorio, Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler N. Thompson/Released)

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KEY WEST, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2015) Seabee divers assigned to Underwater Construction Team One (UCT ONE) and Underwater Construction Team Two (UCT TWO) conduct surface supplied operations during diver training aboard the U.S. Army large landing craft USAV Matamoros (LCU-2026). Diver training is a two-week, joint training evolution designed to reinforce standard operating procedures, qualify personnel, maintain proficiency, and evaluate dive protocol during scuba, surface supplied and recompression chamber operations. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas S. Tenorio, Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler N. Thompson/Released)

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Sailors aboard the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) conduct an underway replenishment with the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).



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The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) moors pierside at its new home port at Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton. Nimitz is undergoing a planned incremental availability at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility where the ship will receive scheduled maintenance and upgrades.



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The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), left, and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is on a deployment with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to promote peace and freedom of the seas by providing security and stability in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.



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An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Red Lions of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, and theater security cooperation efforts in the region.



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The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), guided missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), and an MH-60R Sea Hawk from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 operate together in the Java Sea while supporting the Indonesian-led search effort for AirAsia flight QZ8501.

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 16, 2015) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) transits San Diego Bay as it returns from a deployment. Cape St. George conducted operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

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SAN DEIGO (Jan. 16, 2015) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Zachary Cochran gives a traditional first hug to his wife and son during the homecoming for the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71). Cape St. George and the Blue Hawks of helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78, Detachment 4, returned after a seven-month long deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Emiline L. M. Senn/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2015) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) fires its Close In Weapons System during a live-fire exercise. John C. Stennis is undergoing an operational training period in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher Frost/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 17, 2015) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) heave a line during a replenishment-at-sea. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Vazquez/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2015) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is underway participating in a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), which tests the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group's ability to effectively react to real-world scenarios and perform as an integrated unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony Hopkins II/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2015) A U.S. Army MH-47E Chinook helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting afloat training group basic phase training. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tamara Vaughn/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2015) An MV-22 Osprey lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting afloat training group basic phase training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tamara Vaughn/Released)

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Key West, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2015) Lt. Thomas D. Hallam, executive officer of Underwater Construction Team One (UCT ONE), dons a Kirby Morgan 37 dive helmet during diver training aboard the U.S. Army large landing craft USAV Matamoros (LCU-2026). Diver training is a two-week, joint training evolution designed to reinforce standard operating procedures, qualify personnel, maintain proficiency, and evaluate dive protocol during scuba, surface supplied and recompression chamber operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas S. Tenorio/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 16, 2015) Weapon's Department Sailors reload an M2HB .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire gun shoot on a sponson aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Fenaroli/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2015) Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN) 71 perform maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet attached to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251. Theodore Roosevelt is underway participating in a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), which tests the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group's ability to effectively react to real-world scenarios and perform as an integrated unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony Hopkins II/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2015) Sailors aboard the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) conduct an underway replenishment with the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), not pictured. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Hunter S. Harwell/Released)

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RIJEKA, Croatia (Jan. 19, 2015) The U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC20) is tugged in to the staging area to begin the dry dock process in the Viktor Lenac Shipyard in Rijeka, Croatia. Mount Whitney 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 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mike Wright/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2015) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Willie Duncan Jr., from Nashville, Tenn., signals a fellow plane captain while performing a post-operational check on the tail rotor of an SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the Dragonslayers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 11 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is underway participating in a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), which tests the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group's ability to effectively react to real-world scenarios and perform as an integrated unit. (U.S. Navy photo By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian Flood/Released)

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An AV-8B Harrier lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting Afloat Training Group basic phase training.



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Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) handle the phone and distance line during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Arctic (T-AOE-8). Churchill is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group



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A US Navy Cmdr. assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), uses a flag to signal the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO-187) during an underway replenishment. America is the first ship of its class and is optimized for Marine Corps aviation.



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An F/A -18F Super Hornet assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 11 takes off on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is underway participating in composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), which tests the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group's ability to effectively react to real-world scenarios and perform as an integrated unit.



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A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the third Mobile User Objective System satellite for the U.S. Navy, creates a light trail as it lifts off Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 from Space Launch Complex-41 at 8:04 p.m. EST. The MUOS-3 spacecraft will ensure continued mission capability of the existing Ultra High Frequency Satellite Communications system that will provide improved and assured mobile communications to the US Navy warfighter.

WASHINGTON (Jan. 22, 2015) This is a still frame from the Navy's latest recruiting commercial, Pin Map, which is scheduled to debut January 23 to TV and web audiences worldwide. Pin Map highlights the service's unique ability to operate around the world; on, above, and below the sea. It ends with the tagline "America's Navy" and is intended to build awareness of the full spectrum of unique roles of the Navy and its personnel. (U.S. photo/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Jennifer Vaughan, from Tulsa, Okla., and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Kelsey Barnhart, from Buckhead, Ga., hang bunting aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is undergoing an operational training period in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ignacio D. Perez/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2015) Boatswain's mates aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) receive fuel from Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO-187) during an underway replenishment. America is the first ship of its class and is optimized for Marine Corps aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan A. Colon/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2015) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Rooks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is underway participating in a composite training unit exercise, which tests the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group's ability to effectively react to real-world scenarios and perform as an integrated unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Alex Millar/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 19, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Louis Salreno signals to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Red Lions of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 while taking off from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) during flight operations. Mitscher 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony R. Martinez/Released)

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More photos of the Worlds Greatest Navy!

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2015) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is underway participating in a composite training unit exercise, which tests the ability of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group to effectively react to real-world scenarios and perform as an integrated unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kris R. Lindstrom/Released)

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RED SEA (Jan. 21, 2015) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Chrystal Ervin, from Houston, monitors the ship's self-defense system aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Fort McHenry, part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, 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 3rd Class Adam Austin/Released)

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SASEBO HARBOR (Jan. 23, 2015) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Kyle Shields, from Jacksonville, Fla., mans a .50-caliber machine gun on the port troop walkway with Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Miguel Michelena, from Miami, Fla., as a phone talker during sea and anchor detail aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is underway conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cameron McCulloch/ Released)

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