Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 27, 2015) Seaman J. Hernandez stands lookout watch aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66). Gonzalez is deployed as part of the The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike 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 P. Sena/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 26, 2015) Aviation Maintenance Administrationman A. Casey directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Nightdippers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 during take off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. R. Pacheco/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 25, 2015) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed in support of 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 E. T. Miller/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 25, 2015) Lt. Cmdr. J. Slager, assigned to the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, pilots an F/A-18E Super Hornet over the Gulf of Oman as he flies near the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).(U.S. Navy photo by Lt. C. Wickware/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 21, 2015) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class B. Machnak fires a shot line aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) during a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189). Bulkeley is deployed as part of Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class M. J. Lieberknecht/Released)

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PHUKET, Thailand (Dec. 30, 2015) Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Sean Wilde raises the colors aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) after the ship moored to the pier in Phuket, Thailand for a scheduled port visit. Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific rebalance, Fort Worth is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region's littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing U.S. 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Antonio Turretto Ramos/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 29, 2015) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) is underway in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 28, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class K. Bailey signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 during take off from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84). Bulkeley is deployed as part of Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike 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 2nd Class M. J. Lieberknecht/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 28, 2015) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class B. B. Petkovski/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 28, 2015) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class B. Siens/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 2, 2016) Sailors transit toward a simulated fire during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). GQ drills prepare Sailors to be at the highest state of readiness in the event of an emergency. Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, 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 3rd Class B. Siens/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 4, 2016) Sailors transport ordnance on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class B. Siens/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 31, 2015) Aviation Ordnancemen transport ordnance aboard aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. M. Tolbert/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 31, 2015) Sailors prepare to load ordnance onto an aircraft on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class B. Siens/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 31, 2015) An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Rampagers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, prepares to launch from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class B. Siens/Released)

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NORFOLK (Dec. 9, 2015) Navy Diver 1st Class Brian Bennett, assigned to Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, dives into the water during a propellor blade change outs for the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) at Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Navy photo by Shelby F.W. West/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 31, 2015) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Stephanie Drake from Pearland, Texas, fires a mark 38 mod 2 25mm machine gun during a live fire exercise aboard USS Carney (DDG 64). Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting a routine patrol 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 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 31, 2015) An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Rampagers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, launches from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, 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 3rd Class J. R. Pacheco/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2015) Guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) conducts a live-fire exercise using a MK 45 5-inch gun. Gonzalez is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, 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 3rd Class P. Sena/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 31, 2015) Sailors prepare an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Proud Warriors" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72, for flight operations on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class B. Siens/Released)

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What are those things below the gun barrel on the deck? Tiles? What for?

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What are those things below the gun barrel on the deck? Tiles? What for?

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Those pads are more than likely there to cushion the fall of the expended shell casings from the gun so as not to damage the no-skid on the deck..

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Those pads are more than likely there to cushion the fall of the expended shell casings from the gun so as not to damage the no-skid on the deck..

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I see, after a bit of googling found video on youtube that seems to confirm this. But this begs the question - now why wouldn't they put those padding in all around the gun? If the gun change position someone has to go out there and reposition all those piles of paddings again before the gun can be fired! How much time would that take (and wasted)? In real life combat situation and maneuver is this standard practice?

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I see, after a bit of googling found video on youtube that seems to confirm this. But this begs the question - now why wouldn't they put those padding in all around the gun? If the gun change position someone has to go out there and reposition all those piles of paddings again before the gun can be fired! How much time would that take (and wasted)? In real life combat situation and maneuver is this standard practice?

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Perhaps they were just test firing the gun at that one position only.

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But this begs the question - now why wouldn't they put those padding in all around the gun? If the gun change position someone has to go out there and reposition all those piles of paddings again before the gun can be fired! How much time would that take (and wasted)? In real life combat situation and maneuver is this standard practice?

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You need to consider the circumstance, and the life at sea.

This is an exercise where they are probably firing from that position...or near to it...numerous rounds. it is simply a convenience to try and help the ship's paint and the crew's work load...nothing more.

In combat they would not think of doing this for an instant. The ship is designed structurally to handle this no matter what angle and no matter how many rounds.

What you see here is a cosmetic convenience by savvy sailors who are saviing themselves a little additional work.

That is all.

GREAT video of the medevac of the ailing fisherman off of the deck of the USS Zumwalt during her initial builder's sea trials.

Those trials turned into a life or death drama for a fisherman who had a heart condition and the Coast Guard was called to get him. Given the sea state and the conditions, they preferred lifting him off of the deck of the Zumwalt that happened to be in the area at the time.

A small boat was launched from the Zumwalt with Navy personnel to transfer the fisherman to the Zumwalt, and then the Coast Guard helicopter medevac'd him form there.

Great stuff. Kudos to the US Navy and US Coast Guard.


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