Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

ARAWA, Autonomous Region of Bougainsville, Papua New Guinea (June 30, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 returns to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) from a mutual aid request with six patients to be treated aboard the ship. The helicopter transported the six passengers, including one infant, from Han Island after a mutual aid request during the second port mission of Pacific Partnership 2015 in Papua New Guinea. Pacific Partnership missions to date have provided medical care to approximately 270,000 patients and veterinary services to more than 38,000 animals. Additionally, the mission has provided critical infrastructure development to host nations through more than 180 engineering projects.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Valerie Eppler/Released)

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ARAWA, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea (June 30, 2015) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Matthew Hawkins, from West Jordan, Utah, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, assists an infant aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19). At the request of the government of Bougainville, Mercy launched one of its helicopters to transport six passengers, including one infant, who swam ashore following their ship sinking off the coast of Carteret Island in Papua New Guinea. The passengers were transported to Mercy and provided medical assistance. According to Navy doctors, all passengers are in good condition. Mercy is in Papua New Guinea as part of Pacific Partnership 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Valerie Eppler/Released)

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ARAWA, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea (June 30, 2015) Medical personnel aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) give an injured person medical care during Pacific Partnership 2015. Mercy sent an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on a critical care patient transport mission to retrieve six injured people, including an 18-month old infant, from Han Island, a small land mass off the coast of Carteret Island in Papua new Guinea. Mercy is in Papua New Guinea for its second mission port of Pacific Partnership 2015. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mayra A. Conde/Released)

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ARAWA, Autonomous Region of Bougainsville, Papua New Guinea (June 30, 2015) Cmdr. Marion Henry, a pediatric surgeon from San Diego, calms an infant in the casualty reception area of the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Valerie Eppler/Released)

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ARAWA, Autonomous Region of Bougainsville, Papua New Guinea (June 30, 2015) Medical personnel assist patients in the casualty reception area aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Valerie Eppler/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (July 1, 2015) Sailors move weapons racks on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, are on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. George Washington will conduct a hull-swap with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) later this year after serving seven years as the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier in Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Riggs/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (July 1, 2015) Sailors remove ordnance from an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Riggs/Released)

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SUBIC BAY, Philippines (July 1, 2015) Sailors aboard the Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) heave in a mooring line as the ship arrived in Subic Bay for a port visit. Lassen 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 Lieutenant Gerie Palanca/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (June 29, 2015) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) transits the Philippine Sea. Chafee is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 28, 2015) The coastal patrol ship USS Firebolt (PC 10) fires a Griffin missile during a test and proficiency fire in the Arabian Gulf. Firebolt, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 55, is supporting maritime security operations and theatre security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Bryce Bruns/Released)

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SYDNEY, Australia (July 3, 2015) Sailors aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) man the rails while entering Sydney Harbor before the start of the Australia-U.S. exercise Talisman Saber 2015. Talisman Saber is a biennial combined joint exercise designed to improve Australian and U.S. combat readiness and interoperability, maximize combined training opportunities and demonstrate U.S. resolve to support the security operations of a key ally. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Karsten/Released)

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PORT KHALIFA, Abu Dhabi (June 30, 2015) Sailors man the rails as the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) enters Port Khalifa, Abu Dhabi. Farragut is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations as part of Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group 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 Jackie Hart/Released)

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KARLSKRONA, Sweden (July 1, 2015) A Swedish patrol craft escorts the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) out of port from Karlskrona, Sweden. Jason Dunham is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations 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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HELSINKI, Finland (July 3, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) enters port in Helsinki, Finland. Jason Dunham is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations 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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MARSEILLE, France (July 3, 2015) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Derrick Elliott, assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), heaves in a mooring line in preparation for the ship pulling out of Marseille, France. New York, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group embarked, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

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ANMYEON BEACH, Republic of Korea (June 27, 2015) U.S. Army divers assigned to the 86th Engineering Dive Detachment in Fort Eustis, Va., conduct diving operations to survey sea channels during the preparation for exercise Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (CJLOTS) 2015. CJLOTS is an exercise designed to train U.S. and Republic of Korea service members to accomplish vital logistical measures in a strategic area while strengthening communication and cooperation in the U.S.-Republic of Korea Alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kori Melvin/Released)

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GAETA, Italy (July 3, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) is moored in Gaeta, Italy during a port visit. Ross is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert S. Price/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (July 3, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) is moored in Souda Bay, Greece during a routine patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Luis R. Chavez Jr/Released)

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LISBON, Portugal (July 2, 2015) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) man the rails while pulling into Lisbon, Portugal. Fort McHenry, part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group embarked with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU), is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam Austin/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 1, 2015) Midshipman Kenneth Levens, from Prattville, Ala., communicates with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Bighorn (T-AO 198) during an underway replenishment aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert S. Price/Released)

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TIMOR SEA (July 6, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 transfers supplies to the Nimtz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a replenishment-at-sea as part of Talisman Sabre 2015. Talisman Sabre 2015 is a bilateral training exercise intended to maintain a high level of interoperability between U.S. and Australian Forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Flewellyn/Released)

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TIMOR SEA (July 7, 2015) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during Talisman Sabre 2015. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Cavagnaro/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 4, 2015) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Tyreonda Gray fires a ceremonial cannon from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in honor of Independence Day. Ronald Reagan is underway off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Nelson/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (July 2, 2015) Yeoman 3rd Class Edmond Torrejas stands rover watch aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78). Porter is on a routine patrol conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Luis R. Chavez Jr/Released)

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Naval Today said:

Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan is working around the clock to support day and night strikes against key ISIL targets in the Middle East launched from the USS Theodore Roosevelt.

She’s the latest Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer to take her place with a US carrier battle group on operations in the Gulf region, and is part of a coalition of more than 60 countries.

The vessel has the ability to provide air traffic and fighter control.

As well as supporting the international effort against the ISIL fundamentalists – the 8,500-tonne warship has also joined the wider security mission in the region: patrolling the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, the Gulf of Oman and accompanying shipping through the key choke points in the region such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al Mandeb.

Working with the US carrier also sets the pace for the arrival of the Royal Navy’s two new Queen Elizabeth class carriers – allowing the Service the opportunity to develop effective techniques.

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LITTLE CREEK, Va. (July 5, 2015) The Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) transits away from a pier at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Spearhead is deploying to support Southern Partnership Station 2015, a U.S. Navy deployment focused on subject matter expert exchanges with partner nation militaries and security forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kathleen A. Gorby/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (July 6, 2015) Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class Kelli Milakovich works on the tail rotor of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Grandmasters of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46 aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). Forrest Sherman is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations as part of Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group 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 Anthony N. Hilkowski/Released)

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (July 3, 2015) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) secure signal flags over the flight deck after dressing the ship. Dwight D. Eisenhower is preparing for a return to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk following an extended docking planned incremental availability period at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan U. Kledzik/Released)

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TIMOR SEA (July 6, 2015) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) secure a fuel probe onto a fueling station during a fueling-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204). Antietam is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (July 1, 2015) Aviation Ordanceman 3rd Class Sonia Jensen mans a .50-caliber machine gun during a general quarters drill aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bradley J. Gee/Released)

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