Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

KHAVAJEH MOLK, Afghanistan (Dec. 13, 2010) Builder 3rd Class Tyler Mass, left, Builder Constructionman Ricky Jamelo, Builder 3rd Class Danny Gingerich and Builder 3rd Class Kyle Kraly pose for a group portrait. Active duty and reserve component Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalions 40, 18 and 26, and members of the U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment are working to fortify and secure a remote combat outpost on the eastern edge of Khavejeh Molk, Afganistan. The village is located approximately 25 miles north of Kandahar and is being used as a patrol base for the U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment. Combined efforts by joint forces will restrict movement of Taliban insurgents and help secure self-governing efforts in Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael B. Watkins/Released)

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DIWAR, Afghanistan (Dec. 18, 2010) Active duty and reserve component Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalions 40 and 18 secure and fortify a combat outpost in Diwar, Afghanistan. The Seabees continued working despite a suicide car bombing that killed six Soldiers at the site seven days before. The combined efforts by joint forces will restrict movement of Taliban insurgents and help secure self-governing efforts in Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael B. Watkins/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Dec. 21, 2010) The roving security watch for the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) steps inside for a moment before heading back into the rain. Areas of California are under a state of emergency because of severe rains and flooding. Bonhomme Richard is in dry dock for maintenance and upgrades. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

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SANGIN VALLEY, Afghanistan (Dec. 14, 2010) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Raul R. Silva, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, Headquarters and Service Company, Police Advisor Team 1 (PAT1), and Afghan Uniformed Police conduct a security patrol through the bazaar in Sangin district, Afghanistan. Marines are conducting security patrols in partnership with the International Security Assistance Force to decrease insurgent activity and gain the trust of the Afghan people. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Joseph M. Peterson/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 18, 2010) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) recover a rigid-hull inflatable boat during an underway training evolution. Lake Champlain is deployed as part of Commander, Task Force 150 supporting 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 1st Class Michael O'Day/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 22, 2010) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) restock supplies after receiving more than 80 pallets of food. Since pulling out of port on May 18, 2010, George Washington has traveled 51,700 nautical miles and safely launched and recovered 8,351 aircraft. George Washington is the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier ensuring security and stability across the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cheng S. Yang/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 21, 2010) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Angelica Medved watches stores being delivered from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) into the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a replenishment at sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis K. Mendoza/Released)

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KHAVAJEH MOLK, Afghanistan (Dec. 13, 2010) Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Ty Ramsey poses for a portrait at the end of a workday at combat outpost Khavajeh Molk Afghanistan. Active duty and reserve component Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalions 40, 18 and 26 secure and fortify a remote combat outpost on the eastern edge of Khavejeh Molk, Afganistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael B. Watkins/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 21, 2010) Sailors assigned to the supply department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) run to safety as an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Red Lions of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 comes in to pick up a load during a replenishment at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adrian T. White/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 21, 2010) Sailors rest in the hangar bay while waiting to relieve line handlers during an underway replenishment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 19, 2010) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Ralph Bucci, ship's armorer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), conducts a general weapons instruction on an M-240 machine gun with Gunner's Mate Seaman Chesley Western in the ship's armory.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 19, 2010) Sailors position aircraft markers on the Ouija board during a simulated general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adrian T. White/Released)

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Dec. 15, 2010) Gunner's Mate Seaman Nicholas Hagen, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), scans the horizon as the ship departs Jebel Ali. Lake Champlain is deployed as part of Commander, Task Force 150 supporting 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 1st Class Michael O'Day/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 19, 2010) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) man safety boundaries as ordnance is lifted to the hangar bay. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a three-week composite training unit exercise followed by a deployment to the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary David Bell/Released)

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NORFOLK (Dec. 23, 2010) A Sailor hoists the Navy jack aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) as the ship returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a six-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th fleet areas of responsibility. Kauffman conducted counter-piracy operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik/Released)

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BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Dec. 24, 2010) The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) arrives in Busan for a routine port visit. Michigan, homeported in Bangor, Wash., is on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Raymond Solis/Released)

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NORFOLK (Dec. 23, 2010) Family and friends cheer as the guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a six-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th fleet areas of responsibility. Kauffman conducted counter-piracy operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Dec. 22, 2010) The guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) passes under the Coronado Bridge as the ship returns from a deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2010) HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 pass a rainbow while delivering mail to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a vertical replenishment at sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2010) An HH-60H Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 delivers mail to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a vertical replenishment at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 24, 2010) The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) is illuminated with Christmas lights on Christmas Eve. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Steven Khor/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 27, 2010) Capt. Bruce H. Lindsey, commanding officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), walks with the national ensign during a burial at sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis K. Mendoza/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 27, 2010) Lt. Jeffreys Ross, command chaplain aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), commits the ashes of a former service member to the ocean during a burial at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis K. Mendoza/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 27, 2010) A rifle platoon prepares to depart at the conclusion of a burial at sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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ROTA, Spain (Dec. 20, 2010) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Joshua Sanders, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74, Headquarters Company, calibrates an Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight to battle site zero using a laser bore light. NMCB-74 is deployed to Camp Mitchell at Naval Station Rota, Spain, supporting Combined Joint Task Force (CTF) 68. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan G. Wilber/Released)

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Dec. 25, 2010) Yeoman Seaman Apprentice Hayley A. Rienstra, from Jerome, Idaho, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), rides a snowboard down a sand dune while on liberty in the desert outside of Dubai. Several thousand Sailors enjoyed a host of activities while Abraham Lincoln was in port in Jebel Ali, including camel rides, shopping, and tours of the area. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Seth Clarke/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 24, 2010) Coast Guard Maritime Expeditionary Specialist 1st Class Stephen Siraco, assigned to the Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment team aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) descends a ladder to board a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a visit, board, search and seizure training evolution. Lake Champlain is deployed as part of Commander, Task Force 151 supporting 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 1st Class Michael O'Day/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 28, 2010) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Anthony Hedgepeth directs Sailors as they prepare to move ordnance during a vertical replenishment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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NORFOLK (Dec. 21, 2010) A family member waves from the pier as the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Boise (SSN 764) returns to homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after a scheduled six-month deployment. Boise conducted operations in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, supporting national security interests and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danna M. Morris/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 30, 2010) Sailors use a 50-foot lifting crane to perform corrosion control maintenance underneath an aircraft elevator aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Since pulling out of port on May 18, 2010, George Washington has traveled 51,700 nautical miles and safely launched and recovered 8,351 aircraft. George Washington is the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, ensuring security and stability across the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David A. Cox/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2010) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Kevin Doty and Seaman Daniel Dubon, both assigned to the deck department, swab salt water from the foc'sle aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 25, 2010) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Guillermo Weillard carves a Christmas turkey during dinner service aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff Sailors and family members enjoyed Christmas dinner aboard the flagship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josh Huebner/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 23, 2010) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jefferson Daniels, foreground, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Paul Sannes, both assigned to the CS-7 Division of the combat systems department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), guide RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles into a launcher. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Dec. 22, 2010) The guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) passes under the Coronado Bridge as the ship returns from a deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2010) HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 pass a rainbow while delivering mail to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a vertical replenishment at sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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NORFOLK (Dec. 23, 2010) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Woren Walken greets his wife and seven-month-old son during a homecoming celebration for the guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) at Naval Station Norfolk. Kauffman completed a six-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th fleet areas of responsibility conducting counter-piracy operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 15, 2010) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Roderick Bass, right, and Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Dontavia Timmons, center, assist Damage Controlman Fireman Benedict Dodzi in donning firefighting equipment during a damage control training exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77). O'Kane is deployed as part of Commander, Task Force-Iraqi Maritime supporting 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 1st Class Elisandro Diaz/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 27, 2010) The rifle detail marches during a burial at sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rosa A. Arzola/Released)

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ROTA, Spain (Dec. 20, 2010) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Mark Sorokey, assigned to Headquarters Company of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74, calibrates an Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight to battle site zero using a laser bore light. NMCB-74 is deployed to Camp Mitchell at Naval Station Rota, Spain, supporting Combined Joint Task Force (CTF) 68. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan G. Wilber/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 30, 2010) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) bow their heads during a memorial service for Lt. j.g. Stephan Burke Hentchel. Hentchel, 27, the ship's damage control assistant, died in an auto accident Dec. 24 while on leave for the Christmas holiday. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st CLass Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)

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NURISTAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Dec. 27, 2010) Lt. j.g. Daniel Rhame US Navy, from Wheaton, Ill., operations officer for the Nuristan Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), gives a box of radios to a teacher at a girl's school. The PRT gave the radios to the teachers as a source of news and information the teachers can use to keep their students up to date in current events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. Richard Simonsen/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 1, 2011) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) underway with her embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17. Carl Vinson is on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released)

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NORFOLK (Jan. 4, 2011) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) man the rails prior to departing Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment. Bainbridge is deploying to the Mediterranean Sea to conduct joint operations as part of NATO operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tamekia Perdue/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 4, 2011) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) approaches the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), not pictured, to conduct refueling at sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 4, 2011) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) heave lines to bringing across a refueling probe from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a refueling at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 4, 2011) Sailors heave a line aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a refueling at sea with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106).

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 4, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) prepare their station during a refueling at sea with the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rosa A. Arzola/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 4, 2010) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) hold onto the phone and distance line during a refueling at sea with the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis K. Mendoza/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 4, 2010) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) pulls alongside the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a refueling at sea.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis K. Mendoza/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 24, 2010) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Matthew Kolb directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Golden Hawks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 as it lands aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15). Ponce is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, supporting 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 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 24, 2010) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Golden Hawks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 waits for clearance to lift off the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) while a second HSC-12 Sea Hawk lifts a load of equipment.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 23, 2010) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Stephen Hester instructs Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Christopher Atkins as he fires a 25mm chain gun aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)

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BANGOR, Wash. (Jan. 1, 2011) Lt. j.g. Justin Murty, assigned to the Gold Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739), reunites with his wife and son at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor after returning from a strategic deterrent patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by William G. Garcia/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 1, 2011) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 1, 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Nicolas Lopez/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 1, 2011) Final checkers assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 signal a thumbs up before launch of an F/A-18C Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Nicolas Lopez/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 1, 2011) Lt. Nomer Gatchalian, an arresting gear officer assigned to air department's V-2 division, stands a proper watch as an aircraft comes in for a landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Nicolas Lopez/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2010) Lt. Cmdr. Kimberly Syres, right, a surgeon aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), performs a laparoscopic appendectomy in the operating room with assistance from Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Sajata Taylor, center, and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Rashan Robinson. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2010) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Mark Randall, assigned to the operations department, observes his monitor as he listens for a surface contact in the combat direction center aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 7th and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Nicolas C. Lopez/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2011) Senior Chief Machinist's Mate Marlow Jenkins, right, and Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Pranali Patel, assigned to the engineering department's Auxiliary Division, review maintenance requests aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rosa A. Arzola/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2011) A Sailor signals for an F/A-18C Hornet to move forward on the flight deck after landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2011) Lt. j.g. Hunter Parden, center, a pilot assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, waits for an F/A-18 Hornet to land on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Nicolas Lopez/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2011) A Sailor runs chocks for an F/A-18 Hornet on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Nicolas Lopez/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2011) An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Nicolas Lopez/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 5, 2011) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 prepares to launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian Morales/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 23, 2010) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) performs a stern gate transfer with U.S. Army logistics support vessel USAV SP/4 James A. Loux (LSV 6). Carter Hall is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group supporting 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 Kristin L. Grover/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 1, 2011) Sailors ring in the new year at midnight with a qualification fire of pencil flares in the first time zone west of the International Date Line aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2011) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Adam Peery, assigned to the deck department's 1st Division, stands watch as the starboard aft lookout aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Jan. 4, 2011) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) departs Naval Air Station North Island. Ronald Reagan is on a scheduled underway for training and certification in preparation for a deployment in early 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

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MINA SALMAN PIER, Bahrain (Dec. 29, 2010) Senior Chief Navy Diver Joseph Pendino, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, dons diving equipment for an anti-terrorism force protection dive. MDSU-2 is deployed with Commander, Task Group 56.1 supporting 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 1st Class Anderson Bomjardim/Released)

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NORFOLK (Jan. 11, 2011) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Christopher A. Morrisette, from Silverdale, Wash., stands the topside rover watch aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danna M. Morris/Released)

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 6, 2011) Sailors assigned to USS Constitution and Naval History and Heritage Command Detachment Boston personnel handle lines to move Constitution from berth 2 to berth 1 at Charlestown Navy Yard after completion of construction on her pier. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kathryn E. Macdonald/Released)

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NORFOLK (Jan. 5, 2011) Electronics Technician Seaman Lee Adler climbs from the rear hatch aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) as the submarine cycles the emergency diesel generator. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Todd A. Schaffer/Released)

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NORFOLK (Jan. 13, 2011) Sailors board the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) as the ship prepares to depart from Naval Station Norfolk. Enterprise is deploying as part of the Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 12 in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Martie/Released)

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NORFOLK (Jan. 13, 2011) Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) while family and friends wave goodbye as the ship departs from Naval Station Norfolk. Enterprise is deploying as part of the Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 12 in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Garst/Released)

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NORFOLK (Jan. 13, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) passes the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) as it begins its six-month deployment. Bulkeley is deploying as part of the Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 12 in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Garst/Released)

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GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 12, 2011) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) is covered in snow at Naval Submarine Base New London. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Michael Henderson/Released)

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan 12, 2011) Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman John Fisher shovels snow in front of USS Constitution. Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Shannon Heavin/Released)

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ATSUGI, Japan (Jan. 12, 2011) Capt. Daniel Cave, deputy commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, takes the lead between the two F/A-18 Super Hornets as he relieves Capt. Ross Myers as the commanding officer of CVW-5. The aerial change of command took place over Naval Air Facility Atsugi. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Smelley/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2011) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) arrives in Busan, Republic of Korea for a scheduled port visit. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adrian T. White/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Jan. 14, 2011) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) moors at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2011) A Close-In Weapons Systems fires during an early morning exercise aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is preparing to conduct work-ups off the coast of Southern California in preparation for deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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NORFOLK (Jan. 13, 2011) A Sailor lowers the Navy Jack aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) as the ship gets underway at Naval Station Norfolk. Bulkeley is part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, which is departing on a regularly scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik/Released)

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NORFOLK (Jan. 13, 2011) Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) as the ship gets underway from Naval Station Norfolk. Mason is part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, which is departing on a deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik/Released)

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NORFOLK (Jan. 15, 2011) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Andrew Blalock greets his five-month-old daughter during a homecoming celebration for the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) at Naval Station Norfolk. Vella Gulf completed a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea in support of the nation's ballistic missile defense strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik/Released)

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GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (Jan. 14, 2010) U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) 91114 patrols the coastline of Guantanamo Bay. MSST-91114 provides maritime anti-terrorism and force protection for Joint Task Force Guantanamo. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elisha Dawkins/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Oscar Black attempts a lay-up shot during a basketball game in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin B. Gray/Released)

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ASH SHUAYBAH, Kuwait (Jan. 11, 2011) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Jack Strickland, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Josh Goodrich stand roving security watch as the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) approaches Ash Shuaybah, Kuwait. Kearsarge is the command ship of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, supporting 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 Scott Pittman/Released)

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SANGIN VALLEY, Afghanistan (Jan. 10, 2011) Hospitalman Stephen Wescott, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, provides security during a census patrol in Sangin, Afghanistan. The battalion conducts counterinsurgency operations in partnership with the International Security Assistance Force and is assigned to Regimental Combat Team 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dexter S. Saulisbury/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2011) Chief Operations Specialist Cynthia Matta-Spriggs, assigned to the operations department, monitors surface contacts aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Nicolas C. Lopez/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2011) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during heavy seas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rosa A. Arzola/Released)

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