Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

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SAN DIEGO (Jan. 9 2017) Sailors load suipplies into a cargo elevator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The ship is moored and homeported at Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alex Corona/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 8, 2017) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Joshua Buell, left, and Sonar Technician (Surface) Seaman Stephen Monclovia guide a retrievable exercise (REX) torpedo onto a handcart aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). The ship is part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group who will report to U.S. 3rd Fleet, headquartered in San Diego, while deployed to the western Pacific as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of 3rd Fleet into the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey L. Adams/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 5, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), left, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11). McCain is on patrol in the South China Sea supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Vazquez/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2017) The hose team awaits orders from the on-scene leader during a general quarters drill aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group will report to U.S. 3rd Fleet, headquartered in San Diego, while deployed in the western Pacific as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of 3rd Fleet into the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda Dunford/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan 9, 2017) After being sprayed with Oleoresin Capsaicin (OC) Spray, Fire Controlman 2nd Class Tauren Terry demonstrates a takedown on Cryptologic Technician Maintenance 2nd Class David McDowell during security reaction force basic training aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72). The ship is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations and theater security operation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tim Comerford/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 11, 2017) Chief Gunner's Mate Kenneth Coley brings line handlers to parade rest as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) pulls alongside the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) during a replenishment-at-sea. Mahan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security and theater security operation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tim Comerford/Released)

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GUAM (Jan. 11, 2017) Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Group (CRG) 1 monitor the lifting of a MK VI patrol boat. CRG-1 is assigned to the Commander, Task Force 75, which is responsible for the planning and execution of coastal riverine operations, explosive ordnance disposal, diving engineering and construction, and underwater construction in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Rolston/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 7, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 prepares for take-off on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship is on a deployment to the western Pacific as part of the Carl Vinson Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) conducts a live-fire exercise with the ship's RIM 116 Rolling Airframe Missile weapon system. Bataan is underway conducting composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Evan Thompson/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Jan. 12, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Thomas Gofn, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), mans the .50 caliber machine gun. Theodore Roosevelt is conducting carrier qualifications off the coast of southern Calif. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Victoria Galbraith/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2017) A Humvee drives from a landing craft utility into the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is underway conducting composite training unit exercise with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Magen F. Reed/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 4, 2017) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Spencer Bagwell, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), conducts maintenance on a SeaRAM close-in weapon system. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, 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 Seaman Ford Williams/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2017) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) await orders during a mass casualty drill on the flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group will report to U.S. 3rd Fleet, headquartered in San Diego, while deployed in the western Pacific as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of 3rd Fleet into the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda Dunford/Released)

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NORFOLK (Jan. 11, 2017) Sailors perform preservation maintenance(side cleaners) on the bow of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The ship is pier-side following a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liam Antinori/Released)

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USS Michael Murphy joins Carl Vinson CSG for Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment

U.S. Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) is departing Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on January 13 for a regularly-scheduled deployment with the Carl Vinson carrier strike group to the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region.

Michael Murphy will deploy with a crew of approximately 320 sailors and a detachment of MH-60R helicopters from Helicopter Maritime Squadron (HSM) 37, the “Easy riders,” based out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay.

“The crew has worked tirelessly in preparation for this deployment,” said Cmdr. Robert A. Heely, Jr., commanding officer, USS Michael Murphy. “Team Murphy will be challenged with diverse mission sets within the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region. Their resiliency will be tested, but they are up to the task and are ready to perform as part of Carrier Strike Group 1.”

While deployed, the Carl Vinson CSG will remain under U.S. 3rd Fleet command and control, including beyond the international dateline which previously divided operational areas of responsibility for 3rd and 7th fleets.

Third Fleet operating forward offers additional options to the Pacific Fleet commander by leveraging the capabilities of 3rd and 7th Fleets. This operational concept allows both numbered fleets to complement one another and provide the foundation of stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region.

“Our forward presence contributes to freedom of navigation and lawful use of the sea, as well as furthers operational training and enabling the exchange of culture, skills and tactical knowledge,” said Rear Adm. James W. Kilby, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1.

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, and embarked Destroyer Squadron (CDS) 1 deployed from San Diego, January 5 with Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108).

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