Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

MOBILE, Ala. (June 4, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawerence (DDG 110) run aboard to man the rails and bring the ship to life during the ship's commissioning ceremony. The new destroyer honors the late Vice Adm. William P. Lawrence, a naval aviator who served as a test pilot and endured 6 years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Lawrence went on to serve as the superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy and Chief of Naval Personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Mark C. Jones/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Corey Tran, from Huntington Beach, Calif., maneuvers an F/A-18C Hornet from the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is participating in a joint task force exercise off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2011) Sailors perform maintenance on deck edge doors of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is participating in a joint task force exercise off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2011) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) scrub the ship's hangar bay during a test of the ship's countermeasure wash down system. George Washington has successfully completed a six-month routine maintenance period and is underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Pittman/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2011) Sailors join a working party to scrub down the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a test of the ship's counter measure washdown system. The countermeasure wash down system is used to remove chemical, radiological, and biological contaminants from the surface of the ship in the event of an attack. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam K. Thomas/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 6, 2011) An aviation ordnanceman signals dureing a replenishment at sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington took on more than 1.5 million gallons of fuel and hundreds of pallets of weapons.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Moore/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2011) Catapult crew members duck as an F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is conducting a joint task force exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (June 4, 2011 Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalions (NMCB) 26 and 1 listen to range safety instructions before a crew served weapons familiarization training exercise at the Tarnak Weapons Range. NMCB-1, from Gulfport, Miss., is relieving NMCB-26, a reserve component battalion from Harrison, Mich., in June as one of two Seabee battalions deployed to Afghanistan under Task Force Overlord. The 25th Naval Construction Regiment, from Gulfport, Miss., is the command and control element for Task Force Overlord, which is responsible for construction engineering and engineering support in southern, southwestern and western Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Scott B. Boyle/Released)

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PUERTO MONTT, Chile (June 3, 2011) The guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43) gets underway from Puerto Montt, Chile. Thach was in Puerto Montt, Chile, for multinational events including a reception, sporting events and tours aboard U.S. and Chilean navy ships. Thach is deployed to South America in support of Southern Seas 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Steve Smith/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 3, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Mark Gill, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Jon Blankenship perform maintenance on an M61A-2 Vulcan 20 mm Gatling gun aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility on its first overseas deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Billy Ho/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2011) A search and rescue swimmer is deployed from an SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine squadron (HS) 15 during an air power demonstration over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released)

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PUERTO MONTT, Chile (June 3, 2011) Lt. Cmdr. Ronnie Mangsat, executive officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43), operates the pelorus as he checks the ship's bearings as Thach departs Puerto Montt, Chile. Thach is deployed to South America supporting Southern Seas 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Stuart Phillips/Released)

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (June 3, 2011) Musician 2nd Class Bryan Parmann, assigned to the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, plays Taps aboard the USS Arizona Memorial to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. (U.S. Navy photo by Don Robbins/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2011) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime support operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tony D. Curtis/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2011) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime support operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tony D. Curtis/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2011) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway in the Pacific Ocean. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicolas C. Lopez/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2011) Naval Air Crewmen 3rd Class Stuart Thompson, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), lowers a rescue basket from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during search and rescue training. George H.W. Bush is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime support operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tony D. Curtis/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2011) Midshipman 1st Class Tyler Nichols, from the Navy ROTC program at Virginia Tech, lowers a rescue harness from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during search and rescue training with crew members from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tony D. Curtis/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 2, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Kyle Krause, from Detroit, directs an aircraft onto catapult four aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is conducting a joint task force exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 3, 2011) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) is underway in the Mediterranean Sea. Monterey is on deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation effort 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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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2011) A Sailor assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), signals to a pilot on the ship's flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tony D. Curtis/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 3, 2011) The U.S. Navy's Deep Submergence Unit releases the U.S. Navy Submarine Rescue Diving and Recompression System's (SRDRS) Pressurized Rescue Module (PRM), Falcon, to mate with the Portuguese navy submarine SSK Tridente (S 70) during Bold Monarch 2011. Participants and observers from more than 25 countries are taking part in NATO exercise Bold Monarch 2011, the world's largest submarine rescue exercise. This 12-day exercise supports interoperability between all submarine rescue units. (U.S. Navy photos by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Kathryn Whittenberger/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (May 10, 2011) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Jaqueline Rodriguez subdues a simulated suspect after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray during security training aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Comstock is underway 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 Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 8, 2011) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Christopher Jiles, from Lamoore, Calif., reads schematics before troubleshooting the weapons systems on an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is participating in a joint task force exercise off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy Aguirre/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 08, 2011) Airman Rashid Smith, from Maplewood, N.J., secures the rotor blade of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is participating in a joint task force exercise off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (June 8, 2011) Navy Diver 2nd Class Justin McMillen, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, holds the lift line as Ordinary Seaman Romando Thomas, assigned to the Barbados Coast Guard, fills air into an underwater lift bag to lift a sunken ship's propeller. MDSU-2 is participating in Navy Diver-Southern Partnership Station, a multinational partnership engagement designed to increase interoperability and partner nation capacity through diving operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jayme Pastoric/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (June 7, 2011) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 prepares to land aboard the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Aaron Burden/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (June 6, 2011) A Royal Navy Merlin HM MK 1 helicopter carrying a medically evacuated sailor from the German-flagged motor vessel Baltic Island lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse L. Gonzalez/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (June 6, 2011) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) approach a Royal Navy Merlin HM MK 1 helicopter that transported a medically evacuated sailor from the German-flagged motor vessel Baltic Island. The sailor was initially transported from Baltic Island to the Republic of Korea navy destroyer ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-Shin (DDH 975) before being moved to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary primary casualty receiving ship RFA Argus (A135). After being evaluated aboard Argus he was transferred to Enterprise for advanced treatment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse L. Gonzalez/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 7, 2011) Sailors assigned to the weapons department of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) move ordnance across the ship's flight deck. George Washington completed a routine six-month maintenance period and is underway conducting sea trials before a summer patrol. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Justin E. Yarborough/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (June 6, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 lower a GPU-38 joint direct attack munition from an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting close-air support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Timothy Black/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (June 6, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Patrick Wight, from Farmersville, Ohio, signals to the pilots of an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Cougars of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 139 before catapulting off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting close-air support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Timothy Black/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (June 5, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Aaron Jones, from West Palm Beach, Fla., uses the sound-powered telephone in the center-deck hatch to relay aircraft information on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting close-air support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan McCord/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 6, 2011) The MK-75 76mm mounted gun aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43) is fired during a live-fire exercise off the coast of Chile. Thach is deployed to South America in support of Southern Seas 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Stuart Phillips/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 6, 2011) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Mickey Thiele fires a .50 caliber machine gun while Seaman Michael Trusik maintains radio communications with the bridge during a live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43). Thach is deployed to South America in support of Southern Seas 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Stuart Phillips/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 7, 2011) Sailors clean a retractable sheave on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is participating in a joint task force exercise off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 1, 2011) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1632, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, carrying Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 13 and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU), approaches the well deck during stern gate marriage operations aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). CLB-13 and the 13th MEU are deployed aboard Comstock as the U.S. Central Command theater reserve force. Comstock 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 Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (June 7, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) render honors to the USS Arizona Memorial as the ship arrives in Pearl Harbor.(ex-USS Missouri next to the Arizonal Memorial) Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 recently completed a deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rosa A. Arzola/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 6, 2011) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 maneuvers during an air power demonstration over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis K. Mendoza/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (June 7, 2011) Family members and friends welcome the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as it arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled port visit. Carl Vinson is returning to homeport in San Diego after a six-month deployment to the western Pacific and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jon Dasbach/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2011) Navy and Marine Corps personnel along with community leaders from the greater San Diego area come together to commemorate the 69th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway aboard the USS Midway Museum. The Battle of Midway is considered one of the most important naval battles of World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roland A. Franklin/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2011) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) load a Mark 46 torpedo into a launcher. Chung-Hoon is on an independent deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Swink/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 7, 2011) A Sailor guides an SA-330 Puma helicopter for takeoff during a weapons onload aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington completed a routine six-month maintenance period and is underway conducting sea trials before a summer patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cody R. Boyd/Released)

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NEW RIVER AIR STATION, N.C. (May 6, 2011) An FA-18, top, and an F4U Corsair perform during the Sounds of Freedom Air Show at New River Air Station. The 2011 New River Sounds of Freedom Air Show brought together some of the world's finest military and civilian pilots to celebrate a hundred years of Naval Aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryce J. Burton/Released)

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SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (June 5, 2011) Service members assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 1 perform patrol craft exercises off San Clemente Island. MSRONs-1 and 11 are taking part in the month-long exercise, Shark Tank 2011, which focuses on multi-phase expeditionary squadron level training and certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Arif Patani/Released)

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NORFOLK (June 3, 2011) Fire Controlman first Class Eric Middleton salutes as he is presented an American flag during his retirement ceremony aboard the Battleship Wisconsin. Middleton was allowed to retire from the Navy after only 15 years of service after being diagnosed with cancer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan E. Donnelly/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 9, 2011) The amphibious transport dock ships USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and USS New York (LPD 21) are underway together in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Virginia. San Antonio is conducting ship handling drills with New York during San Antonio's second phase of sea trials, which are primarily focused on combat systems testing and developing crew proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edwin F. Bryan/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 9, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) attach cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8. The helicopter, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), is conducting a vertical replenishment between the two ships. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group just completed a joint task force exercise off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Crishanda K. McCall/Released)

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TUMACO, Colombia (June 9, 2011) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Kirby Boudreaux, from Louisiana, plays with a patient during a Continuing Promise 2011 medical community service event at Escuela Max Seidel. Continuing Promise is a five-month humanitarian assistance mission to the Caribbean, Central and South America. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kim Williams/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 08, 2011) Gunner's Mate Seaman Apprentice Brandon Donaldson cleans and oils a .50 caliber machine gun aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17). San Antonio is underway conducting sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass communication Specialist 1st Class Edwin F. Bryan/Released)

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INDIAN ISLAND, Wash. (June 8, 2011) Capt. Jerry Logan, left, commanding officer of the Blue Crew of the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727), oversees Michigan's arrival at Naval Magazine Indian Island. Michigan recently completed a 13-month forward deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ed Early/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (June 8, 2011) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Brad Weldon, from Cordele, Ga., stirs a pot of gravy in the galley aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, conducting close-air support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Timothy Black/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 7, 2011) Sailors aboard the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) signal an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 to land during a joint maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sebastian McCormack/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (June 6, 2011) Sailors aboard an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Battle Cats of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 43 lower a bag to Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) during a vertical replenishment. Mason is assigned to Combined Task Force (CTF) 151, supporting counter-piracy and maritime security operations 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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INDIAN ISLAND, Wash. (June 8, 2011) A Sailor throws a heaving line to line handlers aboard the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) as it arrives at Naval Magazine Indian Island. Michigan, based at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, recently completed a 13-month forward deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ed Early/Released)

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INDIAN ISLAND, Wash. (June 8, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Blue Crew of the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) attach Michigan's hull number and awards after arrival at Naval Magazine Indian Island. Michigan, based at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, recently completed a 13-month forward deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ed Early/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 7, 2011) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 flies alongside the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Aaron Burden/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 08, 2011) Midshipman James Dendy, from Boliver, Mo., removes an explosive ordnance disposal suit aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is participating in a joint task force exercise off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 13, 2011) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 conducts a touch-and-go landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is conducting a summer patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam K. Thomas/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 12,2011) Seaman Lee Graybill, left, and Logistics Specialist 3rd Class James Chapman heave the number 10 shore line as the crew gets the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) underway for a scheduled summer patrol. More than 5,500 Sailors from George Washington and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 will work with regional partners and help ensure security, stability and respond as directed to any crisis across the operational spectrum. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam K. Thomas/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 6, 2011) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) is assisted by tug boats as she arrives for a routine port visit to Crete. Mesa Verde is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released)

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KUANTAN, Malaysia (June 12, 2011) A Navy diver assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 makes a cut on a sunken vessel at Kuantan Harbor during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2011 salvage dive. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Navy Diver 3rd Class Brett McEntire/Released)

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KUANTAN, Malaysia (June 12, 2011) Navy Diver 2nd Class Nick Johnson is helped onto a pontoon after completing a welding and salvage dive during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jimmie Crockett/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 10, 2011) The guided-missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54) fires its MK 75 76mm/3-inch gun at a target during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2011 gunnery exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian A. Stone/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2011) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) fires a salvo from its 5-inch gun behind the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during the ship's tiger cruise sea power demonstration. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 recently completed a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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ODESSA, Ukraine (June 3, 2011) Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) heave a line as the ship pulls into Odessa, Ukraine, for a port visit. Anzio is deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group in support of 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 Brian M. Brooks/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 11, 2011) An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 15, deploys a rescue swimmer over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a tiger cruise air show. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 recently completed a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicolas C. Lopez/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (June 10, 2011) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam with Sailors' friends and families aboard for a tiger cruise. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 recently completed a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (June 10, 2011) An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 15 flies over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the ship departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (June 10, 2011) An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 flies over the USS Arizona Memorial as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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