Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

PEARL HARBOR (June 10, 2011) An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 flies over the USS Missouri Museum as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), in background, departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. 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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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 11, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Jennifer Wage, from Claiborne County, Tenn., uses a needle gun to remove rust from a bulkhead in hangar bay three aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). 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 Grant Wamack/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 10, 2011) Two 5.56mm rounds fly through the air during a live-fire training exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). Whidbey Island 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 Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Cuaron/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 10, 2011) Sailors leave the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) after removing the chocks and chains from a helicopter. San Antonio is underway off the coast of Virginia for the second phase of sea trials focusing 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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GULF OF ADEN (June 7, 2011) The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) transits the Gulf of Aden before a replenishment at sea with the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), not pictured. Green Bay is underway supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 4, 2011) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), launches from the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during routine flight operations. Bataan is the command ship 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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julio Rivera/Released)

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NORFOLK (June 10, 2011) Gunner's Mates 2nd Class William Lovett, Benjamin Siekert and Samba Jarju render honors to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). Normandy is taking part in the Parade of Sail for the opening of the 35th annual Norfolk Harborfest. The Parade of Sail consists of tall ships, character vessels, power cruisers, sailing craft, antique and classic wooden boats, military vessels and tugs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian Goodwin/Released)

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NORFOLK (June 10, 2011) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) participates in the Parade of Sail for the opening of the 35th annual Norfolk Harborfest. The Parade of Sail consists of tall ships, character vessels, power cruisers, sailing craft, antique and classic wooden boats, military vessels and tugs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian Goodwin/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 10, 2011) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. George H.W. Bush is on its first overseas deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gregory M. Wilhelmi/Released)

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PORTLAND, Ore. (June 9, 2011) The guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) arrives to participate in Portland Fleet Week during the 104th annual Rose Festival. Navy ships have been coming to the City of Roses since USS Charleston visited in 1907, and are considered a highlight of the festival. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Lockwood/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (June 7, 2011) The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) transits the Gulf of Aden while conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brooks B. Patton Jr./Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2011) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) conducts rudder turns during sea trials. Dwight D. Eisenhower completed a nine-month planned incremental availability at Norfolk Naval Ship Yard on June 10 and is scheduled to resume underway operations this summer. (U.S. Navy photos all by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christopher Stoltz/Released)

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KingLouis said:

So how do you actually drift it with a ship this size? Any insider tips popeye.

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VIRGINIA BEACH (June 15, 2011) Aviators assigned to the Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 walk to greet friends and family members after arriving on the tarmac during a homecoming at Naval Air Station Oceana. VFA-81, part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, returned home after a deployment aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Indra Bosko/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (June 15, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) come ashore after returning to Naval Base Coronado. Carl Vinson concluded a six-month deployment supporting maritime theater security operations in the western Pacific Ocean and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released)

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OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 15, 2011) A Sailor assigned to the Garudas of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 is welcomed home by his children during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. VAQ-134 returned home after a seven-month deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardelito Gervacio/Released)

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NORFOLK (June 15, 2011) Fireman Trent Ringo, assigned to the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Helena (SSN 725), is welcomed home by his wife and son at Naval Station Norfolk. Helena arrived to its new homeport in Norfolk, Va. after departing San Diego and undergoing extended maintenance in Kittery, Maine. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Heather M. Paape/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (June 15, 2011) A Sailor assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is welcomed home by family members after returning to Naval Base Coronado. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (June 15, 2011) Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Kyle Cook is welcomed home by family members after the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) returned to Naval Base Coronado. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (June 15, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jeffrey Andrewson is welcomed home by family members after the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) returned to Naval Base Coronado.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (June 15, 2011) Electrician's Mate Fireman Benjamin Salinas hugs his baby boy for the first time after returning from deployment aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David Hooper/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Mary Anne Francis discharges on a 2 1/2" fire hose out of the hangar bay door during a training exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is underway conducting sea trials after completing a nine-month planned incremental availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Parde/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (June 15, 2011) Sailors man the rails as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) returns to homeport at Naval Base Coronado. 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 3rd Class Rosa A. Arzola/Released)

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (June 14, 2011) Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jayme Pastoric, assigned to the Expeditionary Combat Camera Underwater Photo Team, helps Chief Hospital Corpsman Nathanael Warren, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, during a downed diver drill. MDSU-2 is participating in Navy Diver-Southern Partnership Station, a multinational partnership engagement intended to increase interoperability and partner nation capability through diving operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gregory N. Juday/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 2, 2011) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) launches from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). 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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

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bd popeye said:

Not being a deck seaman I really don't know. I just know that the USN can maneuver a CVN in any manner they desire.

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kwiekie said:

Popeye, i see a jet on deck, when they perform a "rudder turns", how do they prevent that the jet moves? Is the jet anchored on the deck?

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (June 16, 2011) Divers dive onto a 22-ton engine block off the coast of Barbados. Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (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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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (June 15, 2011) Barbados Coast Guard Chief Austin Rickey Howell and a team of multinational divers use a lift bag system to move a sunken ship's propeller. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jayme Pastoric/Released)

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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (June 16, 2011) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Veronica Johnson, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 1, fires an M240 machine gun during an underway live-fire exercise off the coast of San Clemente Island as part of Shark Tank 2011. Shark Tank is a month-long exercise that will help MSRON-1 Sailors work on multi-phase expeditionary squadron level training and certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Matthew D. Leistikow/Released)

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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (June 16, 2011) Chief Boatswain's Mate Ericka Showalter, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 1, checks to make sure the waters are clear before an underway live-fire exercise off the coast of San Clemente Island as part of Shark Tank 2011. Shark Tank is a month-long exercise that will help MSRON-1 Sailors work on multi-phase expeditionary squadron level training and certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Matthew D. Leistikow/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (June 20, 2011) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 are conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse L. Gonzalez/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 20, 2011) Lt. j.g. Joshua McCauley and Ensign Jordan Kelly, members of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43), demonstrate how to subdue a suspect to midshipmen on their summer cruise during a VBSS training session. 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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SAN DIEGO (June 17, 2011) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS San Francisco (SSN 711) returns to Naval Base Point Loma from a daylong distinguished visitor embarkation. More than 20 distinguished visitors were invited aboard to learn about the Navy's nuclear-powered submarine programs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David Hooper/Released)

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (June 20, 2011) The guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a 5-month deployment in the western Pacific Ocean. Reuben James conducted fisheries patrols in the exclusive economic zones of various Pacific Island nations and integrated operations with coalition partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Donald C. Smith/Released)

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (June 20, 2011) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Carley Ginn, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65), stands by as the guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) returns from a five-month deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Logico/Released)

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (June 20, 2011) Chief Information Systems Technician Demetrious Farrie, assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57), greets his family during a homecoming celebration after the ship's return to homeport after a five-month deployment in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Logico/Released)

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (June 20, 2011) Cmdr. David Miller, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Rueben James (FFG 57), holds his daughter during a homecoming celebration after the ship's return to homeport after a five-month deployment in the western Pacific Ocean.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)

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SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua (June 18, 2011) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) is anchored off the coast of Nicaragua during its fifth mission stop of Continuing Promise 2011. 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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GULF OF ADEN (June 12, 2011) A civilian mariner aboard the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) attaches supplies to a 330EV Puma helicopter during a vertical replenishment. The supplies will be taken to the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88), in background. Alan Shepard is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 53, providing fuel and supplies to U.S. Navy and coalition ships in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 19, 2011) Sailors assigned to USS Constitution heave a line during sail training aboard Friendship of Salem. Constitution Sailors hope to use this training for the possibility of sailing Constitution under her own power for the bicentennial of the War of 1812. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Shannon Heavin/Released)

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