Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

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Rarely-seen cruise missile submarine Florida (SSGN 728) in 3 Apr, out 10 Apr Souda Bay, Crete for crew exchange

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 15, 2016) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Ash Carter (left) and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Voltaire Gazmin (right) shake hands on a Marine Corps V-22 Osprey as they depart the the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) after touring the aircraft carrier as it sails the South China Sea April 15, 2016. Carter is visiting the Philippines to solidify the rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 15, 2016) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Ash Carter and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Voltaire Gazmin (second from right) tour the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as it sails the South China Sea April 15, 2016.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 14, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Cedric Starling directs a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during an ammunition offload with the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Washington, homeported in Norfolk, is underway conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Clemente A. Lynch/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 14, 2016) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) follows landing transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) in formation. Wasp is underway with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group participating in Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Molina/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 13, 2016) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) sits pier-side at Valencia, Spain. Kearsarge, part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, 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 2nd Class Shamira Purifoy/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 13, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underway with the USS Wasp Amphibious Ready Group participating in Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric S. Garst/Released)

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BAHRAIN (April 11, 2016) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Mikhail Yuriditskiy, assigned to Costal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 8, and Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Trina Tindley, assigned to CRS 10, participate in a gunnery station drill during International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 16. IMCMEX 16 is a multilateral exercise using all aspects of defensive maritime warfare including mine countermeasures, maritime security operations and maritime infrastructure protection to demonstrate the global resolve to maintain freedom of navigation and the free flow of maritime commerce throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trevor Andersen/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 13, 2016) MV-22 Osprey's assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 264 fly above the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the flagship of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. Ike is underway preparing for an upcoming scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Casey S. Trietsch/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 13, 2016) Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 conduct pre-flight checks 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 preparing for an upcoming scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. Alexander Delgado/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 15, 2016) Sailors, attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and 7th Fleet staff dive into the ocean during a swim call. Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Don Patton/Released)

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JORDAN (April 15, 2016) Capt. Kyle Moses, commodore of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, left, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Master Chief Chris Borkenheim, command master chief of CTF 56, conducts pier inspections during International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 16. IMCMEX 16 is a multilateral exercise using all aspects of defensive maritime warfare including mine countermeasures, maritime security operations and maritime infrastructure protection to demonstrate the global resolve to maintain commerce throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 15, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Joshua Dandrea signals the launch of an EA-18G Growler, assigned to the "Patriots" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, on 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 photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ethan T. Miller/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 15, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Elgin Sanders, right, guides aircraft on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ethan T. Miller/Released)

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2 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 14, 2016) An Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from the 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment lands on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) while conducting deck landing qualifications (DLQs). Lassen is currently underway in support of Operation Martillo, a joint operation with the U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations within the 4th Fleet area of responsibility. Operation Martillo is being led by Joint Interagency Task Force South, in support of U.S. Southern Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Huey D. Younger Jr./ Released)

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KANAGAWA, Japan (April 12, 2016) A member of Strike Fighter (VFA) Squadron 195 leads members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, during a week-long Benkyoukai exercise in an effort to increase operational effectiveness between the United States Navy and JASDF. The dissimilar air combat training provided pilots of JASDF's 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron with the opportunity to fly their F-4EJ Kai Phantom II against VFA-195's F/A-18E Super Hornets. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Ryan Jackson/Released)

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KANAGAWA, Japan (April 13, 2016) Cmdr. Guy Snodgrass, top, leads members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron, during a week-long Benkyoukai exercise in an effort to increase operational effectiveness between the United States Navy and JASDF. The dissimilar air combat training provided pilots of JASDF's 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron with the opportunity to fly their F-15J Eagles against VFA-195's F/A-18E Super Hornets. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Christian Frasher/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) departs Naval Base San Diego for a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific region as part of Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG). Spruance, along with USS Decatur (DDG 73) and USS Momsen (DDG 92) and embarked "Devil Fish" and "Warbirds" detachments of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, will deploy as part of PAC SAG under Destroyer Squadron 31 (CDS-31). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ellen Hilkowski/Released)

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BAHRAIN (April 19, 2016) Sailors assigned to the harbor patrol unit at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain maneuver harbor patrol craft in formation past the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The harbor patrol unit provides anti-terrorism force protection, ship escort, and harbor patrol as part of maritime security operations. NSA Bahrain enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia's mission to provide services to the Fleet, Fighter, and Family. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Granger Jr./Released)

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OUTH CHINA SEA (April 17, 2016) Airman Jannesa Fernandez and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Mathew Paulson clean a F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 on the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74). 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 David Cox/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 15, 2016) The Honorable Ashton Carter, U.S. Secretary of Defense, and Voltaire Gazmin, Philippines Secretary of National Defense, transits USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck after disembarking from an MV-22 Osprey during a recent visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Class Tomas Compian/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (April 18, 2016) Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Andrew Nickel signals to USS Porter (DDG 78) during a search and rescue swimmer exercise in Souda Bay, Greece. Porter, 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 3rd Class Robert S. Price/Released)

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HAIFA, Israel (April 15, 2016) Seaman Stephanie Lopez-Parga, from Wichita, Kansas, stows mooring lines aboard USS Porter (DDG 78) as the ship departs Haifa, Israel. Porter, 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 3rd Class Robert S. Price/Released)

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SINGAPORE (April 19, 2016) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) arrives at Changi Naval Base in Singapore for a regularly scheduled port visit. During the visit, John C Stennis personnel will visit and engage with the Republic of Singapore Navy and conduct cultural exchanges with the people of Singapore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Fulton/Released)

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ALCOA, Tenn. (April 14, 2016) U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, Delta pilots perform the Pitch Up Break at the McGhee Tyson Airport in Alcoa, Tennessee, for the Smoky Mountain Air Show 2016. The Blue Angels are currently celebrating their 70th show season and are schedules to perform 66 demonstrations at 34 locations across the U.S. in 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel M. Young/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 6, 2016) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Travis Manton signals to an Israeli Air Force CH-53 helicopter to approach USS Porter (DDG 78) during Exercise Noble Dina 2016. Porter, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is participating in Exercise Noble Dina 2016, an annual trilateral exercise conducted with Hellenic and Israeli forces to increase interoperability and tactical expertise in a number of warfare areas. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert S. Price/Released)

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ANDAMAN SEA (April 17, 2016) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Rashaad Merritt and Seaman Brady Nowick, both attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), hook pallets onto an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12, during a vertical replenishment-at-sea with USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO-193). Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jordan KirkJohnson/Released)

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KUWAIT (April 16, 2016) An US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, participates in a vehicle-born improvised explosive device drill during International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 16. IMCMEX 16 is a multilateral exercise using all aspects of defensive maritime warfare including mine countermeasures, maritime security operations and maritime infrastructure protection to demonstrate the global resolve to maintain freedom of navigation and the free flow of maritime commerce throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Blake Midnight/Released)

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LISBON, Portugal (April 16, 2016) The dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) is moored pierside in Lisbon, Portugal. Oak Hill, part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, 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 2nd Class Justin Yarborough/Released)

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BATH, Maine (April 20, 2016) The future guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) departs Bath, Maine to conduct acceptance trials with the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). Acceptance Trials are the last significant shipbuilding milestone before delivery of the ship to the U.S. Navy, which is planned for next month. While underway, many of the ship's key systems and technologies including navigation, propulsion readiness, auxiliary systems, habitability, fire protection and damage control capabilities will be demonstrated to ensure they meet the Navy's requirements. (U.S. Navy photos/Released)

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USNI said:

The guided missile destroyer Zumwalt (DDG-1000) left the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works shipyard for its acceptance trials ahead of delivery to the U.S. Navy, the service announced on Wednesday.

This morning, the 16,000-ton warship transited down the Kennebec River to the Atlantic Ocean for the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) evaluation before the ship’s anticipated delivery to the service in May.

“While underway, many of the ship’s key systems and technologies including navigation, propulsion readiness, auxiliary systems, habitability, fire protection and damage control capabilities will be demonstrated to ensure they meet the Navy’s requirements,” read a statement from Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).

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