Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

BLACK SEA (April 5, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) and Romanian corvette ROS Sebastian (F 264) conduct tactical maneuvering during a passing exercise in the Black Sea. Jason Dunham 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 3rd Class Weston Jones/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 4, 2015) A French helicopter from the French frigate FS Cassard (DDG 614) lands aboard the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58). Laboon 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 3rd Class Desmond Parks/Released)

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Photo taken on April 6, 2015 shows U.S.Navy guided missle destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) docking at Tien Sa port in Da Nang, Vietnam. U.S. destroyer USS Fitzgerald and littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) docked at central Vietnam's Da Nang city's Tien Sa port on Monday to start a five-day goodwill visit to the city. (Xinhua/VNA)

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Photo taken on April 6, 2015 shows U.S. Navy littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) docking at Tien Sa port in Da Nang, Vietnam.

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DA NANG, Vietnam (April 6, 2015) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Alexander Rocha, from Bremerton, Wash., and Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) man the rails as the ship arrives in Da Nang, Vietnam for Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2015. NEA Vietnam is designed to foster mutual understanding, build confidence in the maritime domain and strengthen relationships between the U.S. Navy, Vietnam People's Navy and the local community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick Dionne/Released)

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DA NANG, Vietnam (April 6, 2015) Sailors heave a mooring line as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) arrives at Da Nang, Vietnam for Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2015. NEA Vietnam is designed to foster mutual understanding, build confidence in the maritime domain and strengthen relationships between the U.S. Navy, Vietnam People's Navy and the local community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick Dionne/Released)

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DA NANG, Vietnam (April 6, 2015) Cmdr. Matthew Kawas, commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), Crew 103, speaks to members of the Vietnamese media during the welcoming ceremony of Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2015. In its sixth year,(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Conor Minto/Released)

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DA NANG, Vietnam (April 6, 2015) Cmdr. Christopher England, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), shakes hands with an officer from the Vietnam People's Navy during the opening ceremony of Naval Engagement Activity Vietnam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick Dionne/Released)

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DA NANG, Vietnam (April 6, 2015) Cmdr. Matthew Kawas, commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), Crew 103, greets counterparts during the welcoming ceremony for Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2015. In its sixth year, NEA Vietnam is designed to foster mutual understanding, build confidence in the maritime domain and strengthen relationships between the U.S. Navy, Vietnam People's Navy and the local community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Conor Minto/Released)

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RED SEA (April 8, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) assemble ordnance in an ordnance magazine. Theodore Roosevelt is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations 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 Chris Liaghat/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (April 4, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile USS Michael Murphy (DDG 102) conduct a helicopter in flight refueling of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter. Michael Murphy is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to support security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g Joshua A. Flanagan/Released)

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WATERS SOUTH OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (April 8, 2015) Sailors from the mine countermeasure ship USS Chief (MCM 14) use a rigid-hull inflatable boat to switch positions of two mine neutralization vehicles during mine sweeping training in waters south of the Korean peninsula. Chief is participating in Exercise Foal Eagle 2015, a series of annual training events that are defense-oriented and designed to increase readiness and maintain stability on the Korean Peninsula while strengthening the Republic of Korea - U.S. alliance and promoting regional peace and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abraham Essenmacher/Released)

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WATERS SOUTH OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (April 6, 2015) Sailors aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) recover one of the ships mine neutralization vehicles following execution of mine sweeping training during Exercise Foal Eagle 2015. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abraham Essenmacher/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 7, 2015) The guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) transits the San Diego Harbor. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 6, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) concludes flight operations with a Sikorsky S-61helicopter as part of flag officer sea training. Donald Cook 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 Karolina A. Oseguera/Released)

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DA NANG, Vietnam (April 8, 2015) Musicians of the U.S 7th Fleet Navy Band, Orient Express, invite members of the audience to join them in song during a concert held at the Bien Dong Park in support of Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2015. NEA Vietnam is designed to foster mutual understanding, build confidence in the maritime domain and strengthen relationships between the U.S. Navy, Vietnam People's Navy and the local community. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jose Lopez, Jr./Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (April 8, 2015) A Sailor signals to the pilot of an MV-22 Osprey attached to the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 during flight operations aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Edward Guttierrez III/Released)

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RED SEA (April 8, 2015) A Sailor assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) moves ordnance in an ordnance magazine. Theodore Roosevelt 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 Chris Liaghat /Released)

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RED SEA (April 8, 2015) A Sailor assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) assembles ordnance in an ordnance magazine. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Liaghat /Released)

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RED SEA (April 8, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) assembles ordnance in an ordnance magazine. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Liaghat /Released)

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RED SEA (April 8, 2015) A Sailor assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) marks ordnance in an ordnance magazine. . (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Liaghat /Released)

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RED SEA (April 8, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) move ordnance in an ordnance magazine. . (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Liaghat /Released)

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RED SEA (April 8, 2015) Marines assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 inspect ordanance attached to an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony Hopkins II/Released)

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RED SEA (April 8, 2015) Marines attached to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 unload ordnance from an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Camilo E. Fernan/Released)

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GREAT LAKES (April 7, 2015) Mobile devices are displayed during the launch of eSailor at Recruit Training Command. eSailor is an initiative aimed at providing all Sailors with wireless, mobile technology to conduct training, communicate, and eventually access medical records and take advancement exams. This beta test will provide information on how to fully implement wireless technology throughout the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin L. Carey/Released)

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GREAT LAKES, Ill., (April 7, 2015) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens hands the first electronic tablet (e-tablet) to Seaman Recruit Justin Belnap, 21, from Belmont, Calif., during the launch of the eSailor initiative at Recruit Training Command. Forty new recruits received e-tablets as part of a pre-pilot beta test to help determine how well the devices will integrate into the training environment at Recruit Training Command. The e-tablets will contain Recruit Training Command curriculum, including training videos, texts and access to professional development websites. (U. S. Navy photo by Scott A. Thornbloom/Released)

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GREAT LAKES (April 7, 2015) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens hands recruits the first issuance of mobile devices during the launch of eSailor at Recruit Training Command. eSailor is an initiative aimed at providing all Sailors with wireless, mobile technology to conduct training, communicate, and eventually access medical records and take advancement exams. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin L. Carey/Released)

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GREAT LAKES, Ill., (April 7, 2015) Recruit division commanders Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Maureen Lydon and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Robert Reynolds go over a new electronic tablet (e-tablet) with Seaman Recruit Joseph Jacobus, 24, from Sacramento, Calif., during the launch of the eSailor initiative at Recruit Training Command. (U. S. Navy photo by Scott A. Thornbloom/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman James Gross, from Philadelphia, maneuvers a T-45C Goshawk training aircraft assigned to Training Air Wing (VT) 2 through the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training exercises in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher D. Gaines/Released)

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WATERS NEAR JAPAN (April 9, 2015) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Matthew Robertson, from Los Angles, and Boatswains Mate Seaman Evander Macer from Englewood, Calif., assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88), remove chocks and chains from a helicopter as it prepares to depart the ship. Preble is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alonzo M. Archer/Released)

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HANOI, Vietnam (April 9, 2015) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus eats lunch with Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) during his visit to Vietnam. Mabus is visiting the region as part of a multi-nation trip to the U.S. Pacific and European command areas of responsibility to meet with military and civilian leaders and Sailors and Marines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Armando Gonzales/Released)

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DA NANG, Vietnam (April 7, 2015) A member of the Vietnam People's Navy examines equipment aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DG 62) during a damage control training event for Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2015. In its sixth year, NEA Vietnam is designed to foster mutual understanding, build confidence in the maritime domain and strengthen relationships between the U.S. Navy, Vietnam People's Navy and the local community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick Dionne/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 8, 2015) A T-45C Goshawk training aircraft assigned to Training Air Wing (VT) 2 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training exercises in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher D. Gaines/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2015) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Robert Rasmussen, Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Justin Collins and Chief Gunner's Mate Norman Banks participate in a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is undergoing a tailored ship's training availability and final evolution problem, assessing its abilities to conduct combat missions, support functions and survive complex casualty control situations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ignacio D. Perez/Released)

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SASEBO HARBOR, Japan (April 9, 2015) Civilian contractors from Naval Munitions Command, Sasebo, transport ordnance and ammunition off the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) in the background. Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, and is at anchorage conducting an ordnance offload ending an underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin V. Cunningham/Released)

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