Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 8, 2016) Sailors welcome Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Stephen Vaiza back to the ship on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the flagship of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, upon Vaiza's return to duty after he received treatment for injuries sustained during the March 18th flight deck mishap. Ike is underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Casey S. Trietsch/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 5, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) fires a MK 45 5-inch gun during a Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) Exercise. Mason is underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in preparation for a future deployment (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Janweb B. Lagazo/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 6, 2016) U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Keyonnia Cook directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Atlantic Ocean. The Eisenhower was underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. Alexander Delgado/Released)

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POLARIS POINT, Guam (April 11, 2016) A Sailor assigned to the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) greets his son after the ship returned from deployment. The return to Guam is Emory S. Land's first, since changing homeport from Diego Garcia to Guam Dec. 23. Emory S. Land is an expeditionary submarine tender conducting coordinated tended moorings and afloat maintenance in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Allen Michael McNair/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2016) Sailors disassemble the afterburner of a jet engine in the jet shop of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the flagship of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. Ike is underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Casey S. Trietsch/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 7, 2016) Sailors conduct maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the flagship of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. Ike is underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anderson W. Branch/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 7, 2016) Guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) transits the Arabian Gulf. Ramage 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 J. M. Tolbert/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 6, 2016) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the flagship of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. Alexander Delgado/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 6, 2016) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Zappers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the flagship of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. Alexander Delgado/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 2, 2016) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team members assigned to EOD Mobile Unit 6 land aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) during a fast-rope training exercise. Stout is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bill Dodge/Released)

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SURIGAO STRAIT (April 10, 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Nechelle Valladares, from Brooklyn, N.Y., stands watch on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zulema Sotelo/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 11, 2016) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class John Cherry, from Sugar Land, Texas, conducts maintenance on a Mk-38 25mm gun before a Live-Fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is currently underway conducting routine qualifications in preparation for her future deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raymond Minami/Released)

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PUGET SOUND, Wash. (April 11, 2016) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) transits the Hood Canal as the boat returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following the boat's first strategic deterrent patrol since 2011. The boat recently completed a 40-month Engineered Refueling Overhaul, which will extend the life of the submarine for another 20 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 7, 2016) A chaff round in launched from the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) while conducting a counter targeting and anti-ship missile defense exercise. Stout is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bill Dodge/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 29, 2016) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Rakeem Williams, from Palo Alto, California, maneuvers a forklift as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter delivers a pallet of ammunition to the USS Makin Island (LHD 8) flight deck. Makin Island is conducting an ammunition on-load off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robin W. Peak/Released)

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WESTERN PACIFIC (March 30, 2016) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Velentin Sanchez, from Brownsville, Texas, (left), and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Sarah Blankenship, from Valley Springs, Calif., obtain and record nitrogen readings from the missile launcher of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 on USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, John C. Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andre T. Richard/Released)

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Russian fighter jets overflew a U.S. Navy destroyer in the

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more than 30 times earlier this week, with one pass at 30 feet from the ship causing a wake in the waters nearby, a U.S. Defense Department official said today.

The fighters ignored repeated communications from the American ship, and the ship's captain has labeled the Russian overflights as "unsafe and unprofessional," the official said.

On Monday and Tuesday, pairs of Russian SU-24 fighters overflew the destroyer USS Donald Cook at close range while it was in international waters in the Baltic Sea, 70 nautical miles off of Kaliningrad, Russia, a U.S. Defense official confirmed.

On Monday, the destroyer was conducting flight operations with a Polish military helicopter that was conducting landing operations on the ship, the official said.

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BALTIC SEA (April 12, 2016)Two Russian Sukhoi Su-24 attack aircraft make a very low altitude passes by USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) April 12, 2016. Donald Cook, 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 photos/Released)

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bd popeye said:

Gents I'll be taking a break from posting photos & visiting SDF. I have things in my life that need my attention. I spend way to much time online. I'll be back sooner or later. More than likely later.

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