Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 21, 2011) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Jun Sin, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, carries hydraulic fluid to an aircraft aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed 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 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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RED SEA (Feb. 16, 2011) An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Grandmasters of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 46, lands aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Mason is deployed as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group and is assigned to Commander Task Force 51supporting 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 Jeffry A. Willadsen/Released)

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CORONADO, Calif. (Feb. 17, 2010) Students from Basic Crewman Training (BCT) Class 68-1 participate in a swimmer surf passage exercise at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. Surf passage is one of many physically demanding evolutions that are a part of Special Warfare Combat-Craft Crewman training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle D. Gahlau/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2011) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) guide an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 to catapult four in preparation for launch. Ronald Reagan is underway preparing for a deployment to the western Pacific and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin B. Gray/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 21, 2011) A C-2A Greyhound assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 lands aboard the Nimitz-class 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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ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 20, 2011) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 lands aboard the Nimitz-class 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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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2011) The guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) fires its forward 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise. Anzio is conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group in preparation of an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian M. Brooks/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Andrew Marton, from Reno, Nev., conducts maintenance on an M61A2 gun system in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The M61A2 gun system is a 20 mm, hydraulic-driven Gatling gun used by the F/A-18 Super Hornet.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anthony W. Johnson/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2011) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Black Sheep of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, front, prepares for takeoff as another lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conducting AV-8 operations in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Lill/Released)

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PUERTO BARRIOS, Guatemala (Feb. 17, 2011) An amphibious assault vehicle returns to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) after supporting Amphibious Southern Partnership Station (A-SPS) 2011. A-SPS is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kevin L. Pruitt/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) aligns course in preparation for an underway replenishment in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian A. Stone/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (Feb. 23, 2011) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) operate the forward gun mount during a Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2011 training exercise. The weeklong series of anti-terrorism and force protection exercises involves Navy installations and activities in the continental United States, Hawaii and Guam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Logico/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Irma Monje, from Tucson, Ariz., tests the circuit of a bomb racking unit of an F/A-18 Hornet in the gun shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is underway continuing training before deploying to the western Pacific Ocean and the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin B. Gray/Released)

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MAIMANAH, Afghanistan (Feb. 15, 2011) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Group (EOD) 3 simulate how to identify and find possible improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during a training exercise at Camp Griffin. Sailors assigned to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) provide support to Afghanistan in creating a functioning government and administration structure, while preserving Afghan traditions and culture. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Johnston/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2011) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts to establish conditions for regional stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adam Randolph/Released)

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MAIMANAH, Afghanistan (Feb. 15, 2011) An explosive ordnance disposal remote-controlled robot is used during a training mission to demonstrate its ability to approach, inspect and handle possible improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Sailors assigned to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) provide support to Afghanistan in creating a functioning government and administration structure, while preserving Afghan traditions and culture. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Johnston/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Jan. 26, 2011) The newest Military Sealift Command (MSC) dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) exits San Diego Bay to complete sea trials before delivery to the MSC Feb. 23. Washington Chambers and its crew of civil service mariners and Navy Sailors will play a crucial role delivering ammunition and other supplies to Navy ships at sea, allowing them to remain underway and combat ready for extended periods of time. (Photo courtesy of General Dynamics/Released)

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RED SEA (Feb. 18, 2011) Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Timothy Lee, assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) climbs a boarding ladder to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). 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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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2011) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 163 lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group underway on a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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RED SEA (Feb. 23, 2011) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Brian Campbell, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), climbs up a ladder from a rigid-hull inflatable boat while conducting visit, board, search and seizure team training. Leyte Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to conduct maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert Guerra/Released)

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AZUSA, Calif. (Feb. 21, 2011) Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Woody Paschall, assigned to Fleet Combat Camera Group Pacific, uses a chainsaw to cut through a barricade during a Winter Quick Shot 2011 field training exercise. Quick Shot is a semi-annual field exercise designed to train combat camera personnel to operate in a combat environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jamar Perry/Released)

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AZUSA, Calif. (Feb. 18, 2011) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathon Chandler, assigned to Fleet Combat Camera Group Pacific, breaks a window on a car during an ambush drill as part of a Winter Quick Shot 2011 field training exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Martin L. Carey/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2011) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Bailey, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), signals an SA-330 Puma helicopter during an underway replenishment. Germantown is assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is on patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Geronimo C. Aquino /Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2011) Ensign Joseph Mancini performs as the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) breaks away from the fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) during an underway replenishment. Mancini is a member of the band "The Breakaways," a group of Preble crew members who perform while the ship is underway. (U.S. Navy photo taken by Lt. j.g. Anna Barcus/Released)

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2011) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6 prepare a Remote Ordnance Neutralization System robot to approach a suspect vehicle during an Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2011 vehicle borne improvised explosive device drill. The weeklong series of anti-terrorism and force protection exercises involves Navy installations and activities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Gary Granger Jr./Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2011) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 163 transfers ordnance from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during an ammunition onload. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are underway on a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2011) A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Squadron (HMM) 163 prepares to land aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) during a vertical replenishment. Comstock and Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 13 are part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group underway on a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2011) An HH-60H Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 picks up cargo from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200). Guadalupe is supplying the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), not pictured. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicholas A. Groesch/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2011) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) is underway in the Pacific Ocean during a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

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CORONADO, Calif. Feb. 11, 2011) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus congratulates Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Gerardo Sosa after presenting him with the Silver Star medal at Naval Special Warfare Group 1. Sosa was awarded the medal for clearing 200 yards of a suspected mine field by hand during combat operations in Afghanistan while deployed with SEAL Team 7. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Morton/Received)

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NAPLES, Italy (Mar. 2, 2011) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Lammont T. Hammond receives the Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguish device from Brig. Gen. John Love at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Naples, Italy. Hammond expose himself to enemy fire to assist wounded Marines in Afghanistan while assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John T Parker/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 4, 2011) The guided missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) pulls into the Bay of Naples. Florida is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (March 4, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Aaron Adams coordinates the movement of aircraft aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed 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 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 3, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) transits in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility during a routine ballistic missile defense deployment. Stout is supporting maritime security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary A Prill/Released)

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GULF OF THAILAND (March 2, 2011) Sailors watch from a landing craft utility as they pull away from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) off the coast of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group participating in Cambodian Maritime Exercise 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam M. Bennett/Released)

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SAN IGNACIO, Belize (March 1, 2011) Hospitalman Michael Morales, assigned to Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF), Ground Combat Element, simulates treatment of a sucking chest wound during a jungle warfare and survival exercise at Pine Ridge Forest Reserve alongside members of the Belize Defense Force. SCTF is deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility supporting Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11), focusing on strengthening and establishing new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and exercising vital lines of communication between regional security services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian S. Finney/Released)

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US commandos capture 4 suspected pirates in raid

By The Associated Press

Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 8:38 a.m.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Anti-piracy officials say U.S. commandos have captured four suspected pirates who boarded a Japanese-owned oil tanker off the coast of Oman.

A statement by the international anti-piracy task force says the 24 crew members on the MV Guanabara took refuge in a protected part of the vessel after reporting they were under attack Saturday.

A special unit from the destroyer USS Bulkeley boarded the tanker Sunday and detained the suspected pirates about 328 nautical miles southeast of Duqm in southern Oman.

The statement said no shots were fired and the merchant crew was not harmed.

The Bulkeley is part of an Bahrain-based multinational flotilla fighting piracy from Somalia.

The Associated Press

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 11, 2011) Hull Technician 2nd Class Seneca Jernigan, left, and Yeoman 3rd Class Steven Tai move pallets of humanitarian assistance supplies across the flight deck of the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204), not pictured. Blue Ridge is ensuring the crew is ready if directed to assist with earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron M. Pineda /Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 12, 2011) Sailors aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) move pallets of humanitarian relief supplies across the ship's flight deck during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204), not pictured. Blue Ridge is ensuring the crew is ready if directed to assist with earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Fidel C. Hart/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 13, 2011) Sailors on the bridge of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) navigate the ship to the coast of Japan. Essex is off the coast to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance as directed in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam M. Bennett/released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 14, 2011) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) move cases of sports drinks and water in preparation to support disaster relief efforts. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is conducting disaster relief operations in the coastal waters off northern Japan in the wake of an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Melissa Russell/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 14, 2011) U.S. Navy Sea Hawk helicopters prepare to takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) to provide humanitarian assistance off the coast of Japan following an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 14, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Black Knights of Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 load supplies onto an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 13, 2011) Naval air crewmen assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 inspect debris drifting in the Pacific Ocean from an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck northern Japan. Ships and aircraft from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group are searching for survivors in the coastal waters near Sendai, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan McCord/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 13, 2011) An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter lifts off from the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) after refueling. The helicopter is conducting a search of debris fields in the waters near Sendai, Japan. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is conducting disaster relief operations in the coastal waters off northern Japan in the wake of an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexander Tidd/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March. 13, 2011) An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anthony W. Johnson Released)

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MISAWA, Japan (March 14, 2011) Mineman 2nd Class Cody Stone, from Phoenix, assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa, recovers a spool of netting and returns it to a Japanese man during a volunteer cleanup at the Misawa Fishing Port. More than 90 Sailors from Naval Air Facility Misawa volunteered in the relief effort, assisting Misawa City employees and members of the community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devon Dow/Released)

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NAHA, Japan (March 13, 2011) The Westpac Express High Speed Vessel pulls away from the pier at Naha, Okinawa Military Port as it departs March 14 to deliver a forward arming and refueling point to support humanitarian operations in Japan following an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Heather Choate/Released)

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TAKIHANA, Japan (March 13, 2011) Lt. Cmdr. Albin Quinko, from San Diego, assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4, embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), hands over supplies to a Japanese aid worker during earthquake and tsunami relief efforts near Sendai, Japan. Ronald Reagan is off the coast of Japan rendering humanitarian assistance and disaster relief following an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan McCord/ Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 13, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4, embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), and Japanese relief workers load supplies for the Japanese oiler JDS Tokiwa (AOE 423) to support earthquake and tsunami relief efforts near Sendai, Japan. Ronald Reagan is off the coast of Japan rendering humanitarian assistance following an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan McCord/ Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 14, 2011) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) move cases of sports drinks and water in preparation to support disaster relief efforts. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is conducting disaster relief operations in the coastal waters off northern Japan in the wake of an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Melissa Russell/Released)

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That's pretty generous, sports drinks cost 4,5 times as much as regular bottled water.

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guess US would probably send much more help in the coming weeks. Curious to see if this would win the hearts of the Japanese people, whether if they are going to let easy on the issue of Futenma military base.

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