Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2011) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) makes a turn while underway. 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 Travis K. Mendoza/Released)

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GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (Jan. 14, 2011) Lt. Cmdr. Jeffery Laubaugh, left, administers the oath of enlistment to Chief Intelligence Specialist Jared Pringle during an underwater reenlistment ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Gray/Released)

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GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 20, 2011) The bridge party members atop the sail of the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769) observe as the submarine pulls along the pier at Naval Submarine Base New London following a regularly scheduled deployment. Toledo conducted operations in the U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Virginia K. Schaefer/Released)

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The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts night flight operations. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway 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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OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Jan. 19, 2011) Vice Adm. Allen G. Myers, commander of Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Inabit, from Helena, Mont., assigned to the Vikings of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, make final checks as they prepare for a scheduled flight on an EA-18G Growler. During a site visit to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Myers met with squadron ombudsmen, received briefs from the electronic attack, patrol and reconnaissance communities and toured various commands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)

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EL CENTRO, Calif. (Jan. 20, 2011) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Brandon Settle, from Pensacola, Fla., assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, performs the duties of ground safety observer while members of the crew chief work center conduct turn instruction during a morning turns evolution in El Centro, Calif. The Blue Angels are deployed to El Centro to prepare for the upcoming show season. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Johnson/Released)

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NORFOLK (Jan. 19, 2011) The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) departs Naval Station Norfolk for combat training unit exercise in preparation for their upcoming deployment. George H.W. Bush will embark on its first deployment in May 2011. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian M. Brooks/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 13, 2010) Capt. Christopher Halton, commodore of Riverine Group 1, right, explains to Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, commander of U.S. Joint Forces Command, the capabilities of the Riverine force during a live boat demonstration at Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). Odierno visited NECC to familiarize himself with the capabilities that the command brings to the joint war fighter. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul D. Williams/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2011) Sailors survey damage and search for survivors on the scene of a staged helicopter fire while participating in a mass casualty fire drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is deployed as part of Enterprise Carrier Strike Group 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 3rd Class Austin Rooney/Released)

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SANGIN, Afghanistan (Jan. 13, 2011) Hospitalman Rashad Collins, assigned to 1st Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, conducts a security patrol. The Marines conduct daily security patrols to decrease enemy presence in the surrounding area. The 5th Marine Regiment is deployed in Helmand Province to support the International Security Assistance Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Ortiz/ Released)

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SANGIN, Afghanistan (Jan. 13, 2011) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Mitchell Ingolia, assigned to 1st Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, conducts a security and presence patrol. The Marines conduct daily security patrols to decrease enemy presence in the surrounding area. The 5th Marine Regiment is deployed in Helmand Province to support the International Security Assistance Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Hernandez/Released)

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SANGIN, Afghanistan (Jan. 13, 2011) Hospitalman Stephen Wescott, assigned to 1st squad, 2nd platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, gives candy to children during a patrol. The Marines conduct daily security patrols to decrease enemy presence in the surrounding area. The 5th Marine Regiment is deployed in Helmand Province to support the International Security Assistance Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dexter S. Saulisbury/Released)

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SANGIN, Afghanistan (Jan. 13, 2011) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jeffery R. Bowman, assigned to Police Advisor Team 1, Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, directs traffic during a security and presence patrol in the bazaar. The Marines conduct daily security patrols to decrease enemy presence in the surrounding area. The 5th Marine Regiment is deployed in Helmand Province to support the International Security Assistance Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph M. Peterson/Released)

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HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Dec. 14, 2010) Hospitalman Chris McNeal and Marines assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-1, patrol the area Northeast of Combat Outpost Jaker. The Marines conduct daily security patrols to decrease enemy presence in the surrounding area. Third Marine Regiment is deployed in Helmand Province to support the International Security Assistance Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orlando Perez/Released)

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SANGIN VALLEY, Afghanistan (Nov. 24, 2010) Hospitalman Apprentice Jordan Varney, assigned to Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, conducts a security patrol. Third Battalion is a combat element of Regimental Combat Team 2 conducting counterinsurgency operations in partnership with the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Hernandez/Released)

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ROTA, Spain (Jan. 5, 2011) Seabees assigned to the crane crew from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74 assist the crew members of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ 2) with an engine swap. NMCB-74 is deployed to Naval Station Rota, Spain, supporting Combined Task Force (JTF) 68. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan G. Wilber/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 21, 2011) A Sailor aboard the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) fires a .50-caliber M2 HB machine gun during an underway weapon training exercise. Frank Cable conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Rooks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137 do final pre-flight checks on a EA-6B Prowler aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is deployed as part of Enterprise Carrier Strike Group 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 Seaman Jared M. King/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2011) A shooter launches an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Rooks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137 from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared M. King/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 26, 2011) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jonathan J. Connor, right, loads a RIM-7P Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missile into a launcher aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is on patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

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STRAIT OF MALACCA (Jan. 26, 2011) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) leads the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) during a passing exercise with the Royal Malaysian Navy. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway 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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EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 26, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Daniel Tesauro directs a Marine CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is on patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eva-Marie Ramsaran/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (Jan. 28, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) arrives in Souda Bay, Greece, for a routine port visit. Laboon is on a scheduled six-month deployment as part of Standing Naval Maritime Group 1 supporting Operation Active Endeavour, a NATO anti-terrorism operation in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2011) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Jovito Dulang, right, and Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Veronica Verdugo, both assigned to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, perform an inspection on an EA-18G Growler in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting composite training unit exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Leonard Adams/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2011) Sailors assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 perform an inspection on an EA-18G Growler in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting composite training unit exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Leonard Adams/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2011) Sailors walk the flight deck checking sprinkler heads during a test of the countermeasure wash down system aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is underway in support of fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kilho Park/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Jan. 27, 2011) An E/A-6B Prowler assigned to the Vikings of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 arrives at Naval Air Station North Island and is positioned next to an E/A-18G Growler, also assigned to the Vikings. The aircraft are painted in a throwback tactical paint scheme (circa 1942), honoring U.S. combat aircraft that fought in the Battle of the Coral Sea during World War II. The specially painted aircraft are part of more than 200 naval aircraft, from pre-World War II to the present, participating in a Parade of Flight over San Diego Bay, kicking off a series of nationwide events celebrating the Centennial of Naval Aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Moon/Released)

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GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (Jan. 26, 2011) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) prepare to shift colors before getting underway after a weeklong port visit at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The ship conducted repairs and re-supplied with fuel and stores. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay is a logistical hub for U.S. and allied vessels operating in the Caribbean theater. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Bill Mesta/Released)

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Two F/A-18E Super Hornets from the Tomcatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 prepare to take off aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Billy Ho/Released)

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Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Allen Labon, from Madison, Ga., positions aircraft on the Ouija board in the flight deck control center 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 in support of maritime security operations and theater cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah Murphy/Released)

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GULF OF MEXICO (Jan. 21, 2011) The Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) conducts steering and propulsion systems tests during combined super trials in the Gulf of Mexico. Super trials are the final milestone before the ship's delivery. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding/Released)

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viation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Apprentice Christopher Guthrie, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Anthony Chambers conduct a pre-operational check on a nose gear launch assembly 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 in support of maritime security operations and theater cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adam Randolph/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (Jan. 27, 2011) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled six-month deployment to the Middle East and western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 28, 2011) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Kelly Chan stands watch as the petty officer in charge of a mooring line during sea and anchor detail aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge serves under Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7/Task Force (CTF) 76, the Navy's only forward deployed amphibious force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Fidel C. Hart/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Jan. 27, 2011) An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter, piloted by Cmdr. Brent Alfonzo, commanding officer of the Screamin Indians of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 6, and Lt. j.g. Pat Dunn, a pilot assigned to HS-6, takes off from Naval Air Station North Island. Alfonzo and Dunn piloted the Sea Hawk for a ceremonial last flight before the squadron transitions to a new aircraft and mission when they become Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 in early July 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2011) Members of the visit, board, search and seizure team, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64), board a rigid-hull inflatable boat to conduct an approach, assist and visit training exercise. Gettysburg is conducting a composite training unit exercise as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group to prepare for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Betsy Lynn Knapper/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 28, 2011) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) embark aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD2) for a patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. Essex is the lead ship of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is underway in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Linda S. Swearingen/Released)

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PACIFC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2011) Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) launch a rigid-hull inflatable boat to serve as safety watch during amphibious operations. Denver is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is underway in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Geronimo C. Aquino/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2011) The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean. George H.W. Bush is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Hall/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2011) A Sailor assigned to the Tomcatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 cleans the canopy of an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Billy Ho/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2011) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting a composite training unit exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Billy Ho/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 28, 2011) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Andrew W. Hofman, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure team assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103), installs an M-240 machine gun aboard a rigid-hull inflatable boat. Truxtun is conducting a composite training unit exercise as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group to prepare for an upcoming combat deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Richard J. Stevens/Released)

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FORT KNOX, Ky. (March 29, 2010) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Geoffrey Martin, assigned to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 1, fires a GAU-17A gun from the bow of a riverine assault boat during live-fire battle drills. The squadron is participating in a three-day field exercise to prepare for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Weyers/Released)

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NORFOLK (Oct. 22, 2010) Sailors assigned to Riverine Group 1 stand their post aboard Riverine Command Boat (Experimental) (RCB-X) as the boat conducts test runs at Naval Station Norfolk. The RCB-X is powered by an alternative fuel blend of 50 percent algae-based and 50 percent NATO F-76 fuels to support the Secretary of the Navy's efforts to reduce total energy consumption on naval ships. (U.S. Navy photos/Released)

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CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq (Aug. 25, 2010) Seaman Shane Parker, assigned to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 1, mounts a MK-44 medium caliber automatic cannon on a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Erik Reed/Released)

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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (March 4, 2010) A crewman qualification training instructor tests his night vision equipment before conducting night weapons training on a remote range at Camp Pendleton. Crewman qualification training is a 14-week advanced training course teaching basic weapons, seamanship, first aid and small unit tactics to special warfare combatant-craft crewman candidates. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Scorza/Released)

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FORT KNOX, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2008) Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen assigned to Special Boat Team 22 (SBT-22) conduct live-fire immediate action drills at the riverine training range at Ft. Knox. SBT-22 operates the special operations craft-riverine and is the only U.S. special operations command dedicated to operating in the riverine environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Kathryn Whittenberger/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (July 19, 2008) A special warfare combatant-craft crewman fires a .50 caliber machine gun from the aft section of a Mark-V (MK-V) special operations craft during a blank-fire demonstration off the beach at Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) Little Creek. The demonstration was part of a four-day Underwater Demolition Team and SEAL East Coast Reunion held at NAB Little Creek, which also included the Leap Frogs, the Navy's parachute team. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robyn Gerstenslager (Released)

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