Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 10, 2015) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) lower a rigid-hull inflatable boat for operational training. Winston S. Churchill is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Drew/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2015) Lt. j.g. Nikki Leonard from the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14 co-pilots an MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter while transferring cargo from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). 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 Seaman Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago/Released)

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CARIBBEAN SEA (April 10, 2015) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) sit at anchor near Belize during Continuing Promise 2015. Continuing Promise is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian-civil assistance, subject matter expert exchanges, medical, dental, veterinary and engineering support and disaster response to partner nations and to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America and the Caribbean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Johnson/Released)

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CARIBBEAN SEA (April 10, 2015) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Brittany Monroe, assigned to Boone Branch Medical Clinic on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Va., interacts with a patient aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) during Continuing Promise 2015. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Lance Hartung/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (April 10, 2015) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) moors pierside as it returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steven Khor/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (April 10, 2015) Fire Control Technician 1st Class Joseph Lewis, assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724), hugs his wife following the return of the submarine to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing a six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steven Khor/Released)

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PANAMA CANAL, Panama (April 9, 2015) The guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) enters the eastern gates of the Panama Canal during a straits transit. Kauffman is underway in support of Operation Martillo, a joint operation with the U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations within the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shane A. Jackson/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 9, 2015) A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 16 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway participating in a certification exercise with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bradley J. Gee/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (April 11, 2015) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mustin (DDG 89) fires its 5-inch gun during a naval surface fire support evolution. Mustin is on patrol in 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 David Flewellyn/Released)

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ADAMAN SEA (April 12, 2015) Lt. Joseph Baker operates the landing signals officer control panel during the launch of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Warlords of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, Det. 4, aboard the Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67). Shiloh is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Frederick Martin/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2015) Logistics Specialist Seaman Kirsten Zapata removes a cargo net from a crate during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is undergoing 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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U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 12, 2015) A member from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Platoon 621 is hoisted by an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dragonsalyers of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron (HS) 11 during a mine disposal exercise. HS-11 is embarked with Carrier Air Wing One (CVW 1) as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group. USS 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 3rd Class William Spears/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 11, 2015) A F/A-18C Hornet, attached to Mighty Shrikes of the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94, prepares to launch from the 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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ARABIAN GULF (April 11, 2015) A Weapons department Sailor makes readies an M14 rifle before conducting a replenishment-at-sea on flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Fenaroli/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (April 13, 2015) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) relieves the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the Gulf of Oman. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr./Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 13, 2015) Sailors view the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) from the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). 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 Communications Specialist 3rd Class Josh Petrosino/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (April 13, 2015) A Sailor assigned to the Red Lions of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 assists in a vertical replenishment conducted between the aircraft carriers USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob G. Kaucher/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 11, 2015) An F/A-18C Hornet attached to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 makes an arrested recovery during the final flight operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr./Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 11, 2015) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits alongside the French navy Durance-class multi-product replenishment oiler FS Meuse (A607) during a replenishment-at-sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr./Released)

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U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (March 25, 2015) Special operations forces assigned to Naval Special Warfare Unit One (NSWU-1), conduct visit, board, search, and seizure training with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) along with an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, during Multi-Sail 2015. Multi-Sail is an annual Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 exercise designed to assess combat systems, improve teamwork and increase warfighting capabilities in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel M. Young/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (April 13, 2015) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Gulf of Oman as it relieves the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson will depart the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility after supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr./Released)

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HATTIEVILLE, Belize (April 12, 2015) Lt. Serena Leung, assigned to Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune Jacksonville, N.C., conducts an eye exam on a patient at the Hattieville Government School, one of two medical mission sites set up for Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) medical personnel to provide services during Continuing Promise 2015. Continuing Promise is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian-civil assistance, subject matter expert exchanges, medical, dental, veterinary and engineering support and disaster response to partner nations and to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America and the Caribbean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Paumen/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 14, 2015) A Sailor aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) looks for signals from the Royal Navy supply ship HMS Wave Runner (A390). Winston S. Churchill is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Drew/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (April 14, 2015) The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) is underway alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) during a replenishment-at-sea. Bunker Hill is part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and will soon depart the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility for its homeport of San Diego after supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Jackson/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 15, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) pulls alongside the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) before a replenishment-at-sea. Porter is participating in Joint Warrior, a United-Kingdom led training exercise designed to provide NATO and allied forces with a unique multi-warfare environment in which to prepare for global operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Rohn D. Wallace/Released)

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INDEPENDENCE, Belize (April 14, 2015) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Luke Peet, afrom Bakersfield, Calif., a preventative medicine technician assigned to Boone Branch Health Clinic, teaches Belizean children how to wash their hands at the Independence Polyclinic in Independence, Belize during Continuing Promise 2015. Continuing Promise is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian-civil assistance, subject matter expert exchanges, medical, dental, veterinary and engineering support and disaster response to partner nations and to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America and the Caribbean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Schneider/Released)

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CARIBBEAN SEA (April 15, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 22 provides search and rescue support during a search and rescue exercise conducted by the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) during Continuing Promise 2015. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kameren Guy Hodnett/Released)

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