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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2016) An MH-60S Sea Hawk from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 transfers ordnance to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during an at-sea ammunition onload with the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8). Nimitz is underway conducting an ordnance-handling evolution in preperation for an upcoming 2017 deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Cody M. Deccio/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2016) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) prepare ordnance to be moved on the flight deck during an at-sea ammunition onload with the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8). (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Cody M. Deccio/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 24, 2016) Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Hickman, from New Orleans, left, and Seaman Micheal Williams, from Beaumont, Texas, inspect the wing of an E/A-18G Growler assigned to the Zappers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The ship and its Carrier Strike Group are 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 Seaman Christopher A. Michaels/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 24, 2016) Seaman Noah Cheeks from Follansbee, W. Va., moves to secure a French Panther helicopter aboard USS Ross (DDG 71) during flight quarters. Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is providing multi-warfare defense support to Charles de Gaulle carrier-based operations in the Eastern Mediterranean against identified ISIL positions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2016) Sailors assigned to the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) prepare to onload ordnance from the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) during an at-sea ammunition onload. Nimitz is underway conducting an ordnance-handling evolution in preperation for an upcoming 2017 deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Trenton J. Kotlarz/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2016) An MH-60S Sea Hawk from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 transfers ordnance during an at-sea ammunition onload on board USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting an ordnance-handling evolution in preparation for an upcoming 2017 deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Justin Schoenberger/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2016) Sailors assigned to USS Nimitz (CVN 68) receive ammunition from the dry cargo/ammuniton ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE-8) during an at-sea ammunition onload. Nimitz is underway conducting an ordnance-handling evolution in preparation for an upcoming 2017 deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Weston A. Mohr/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 23, 2016) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter delivers supplies to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Gulianna Dunn/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 23, 2016) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to lift supplies from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Gulianna Dunn/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 23, 2016) Sailors and Marines move supplies during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Eric S. Garst/Released)

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TOKYO BAY, Japan (Oct. 25, 2016) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) prepares to moor at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Columbia is visiting Yokosuka for a port visit. U.S. Navy port visits represent an important opportunity to promote stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, demonstrate commitment to regional partners and foster relationships. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian G. Reynolds/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2016) A Sailor assigned to USS Nimitz (CVN 68) directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 during an at-sea ammunition onload with the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8). Nimitz is underway conducting an ordnance-handling evolution in preparation for an upcoming 2017 deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Weston A. Mohr/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 23, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The ship and its Carrier Strike Group are 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 Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2016) Sailors assigned to USS Nimitz (CVN 68) move ammunition after it was onloaded from dry cargo/ammuniton ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE-8). (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman David Claypool/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2016) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) recieve ammunition from the dry cargo/ammuniton shipUSNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE-8) during an at-sea ammunition onload. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Weston A. Mohr/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2016) Sailors assigned to USS Nimitz (CVN 68) practice firefighting during a damage control training drill. Nimitz is currently underway preparing for an upcoming 2017 deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Trenton J. Kotlarz/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2016) Sailors assigned to USS Nimitz (CVN 68) man a fire hose during a drill on the ship's flight deck. Nimitz is currently underway preparing for an upcoming 2017 deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eli K. Buguey/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2016) Sailors assigned to USS Nimitz (CVN 68) rig the ship's baracade during a drill on the ship's flight deck. Nimitz is currently underway preparing for an upcoming 2017 deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Siobhana R. McEwen/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2016) Officers assigned to USS Nimitz (CVN 68) inspect the ship's baracade during a drill on the ship's flight deck. Nimitz is currently underway preparing for an upcoming 2017 deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eli K. Buguey/Released)

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Oct. 25, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) transits Naval Station Mayport Harbor on its way into port. Crewed by 147 Sailors, Zumwalt is the lead ship of a class of next-generation destroyers designed to strengthen naval power by performing critical missions and enhancing U.S. deterrence, power projection and sea control objectives. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Schumaker/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 25, 2016) Sailors clean MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter rotor blades in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The ship and its Carrier Strike Group are 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 Seaman Joshua Murray/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (Oct. 24, 2016) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) transits into Souda Bay, Greece. Wasp is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathan Wilkes/Released)

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NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 24, 2016) Marines attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) debark amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during an offload of Marines and equipment. Iwo Jima and the 24th MEU are returning from conducting humanitarian aid and disaster relief in Haiti as part of Joint Task Force Matthew. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jered C. Wallem/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2016) Sailors transfer ordnance to the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during an ammunition offload. Boxer is currently underway conducting routine operations off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Justin Whitley/Released)

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After 21 months in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Nimitz is on the fast track preparing for a deployment in 2017

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 26, 2016) Seaman Racquell Bonds, front, receives training on underway flight operations light settings from Seaman Emily Suy, left, and Seaman Patrick Coluccio in primary flight control of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The ship and its Carrier Strike Group are 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 Seaman Joshua Murray/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 25, 2016) Sailors assigned the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) heave a line on the aft missile deck during a replenishment-at-sea to with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Dry Cargo and Ammunition Ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10). Barry is on patrol with Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) in the Philippine Sea supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin V. Cunningham/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 26, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class John Via touches up the paint on the anterior rotor of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Swamp Foxes of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Via serves aboard the ship as an aviation machinist's mate, maintaining aircraft equipment. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Joshua Murray/Released)

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STRAITS OF TAIWAN (Oct. 26, 2016) Seaman Nicholas Lewis (left) and Seaman Jovonte Ross approach a simulated aircraft fire during a firefighting drill on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Straits of Taiwan in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Diana Quinlan/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2016) Seaman Brandon Seay, left, and Seaman Edward Voicu load a pallet of ammunition via a hoisting pennant onto an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the "Blackjacks" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 21), on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during an ammunition offload. Boxer is currently underway conducting routine operations off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jesse Monford/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 27, 2016) Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, Platoon 503, embarked aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), practice visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) techniques aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) during a fast-rope exercise. Barry is on patrol with Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) in the Philippine Sea supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photos by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin V. Cunningham/Released)

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