Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) direct an E/A-18G Growler attached to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Gaines/Released)

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BOSPHORUS STRAIT (Feb. 2, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) transits the Bosphorus Strait. Porter is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, 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 3rd Class Ford Williams/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) pulls alongside the fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AO 6) for a replenishment-at-sea. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Gaines/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 31, 2017) The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) departs Changi Naval Base for a scheduled underway. The ship is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region's littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing the U.S. 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amy M. Ressler/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 1, 2017) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 prepare a MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter for flight operations aboard the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amy M. Ressler/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 30, 2017) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) passes the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Kongo (DDG 173) as it departs Sasebo, Japan. Bonhomme Richard, forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan, is serving forward to provide and rapid-response capability in the event of a regional contingency or natural disaster. (U.S. Navy photo by Mineman 3rd Class Zachary S. Horvath/Released)

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NORFOLK (Jan. 30, 2017) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) perform a stern gate marriage in the well deck of the ship. Bataan is in port onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Va., preparing for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raymond Minami/Released)

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NORFOLK (Jan. 30, 2017) Landing Craft Utility 1655, assigned to Naval Beach Group (NBG) 2, conducts a stern gate marriage with the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The ship is in port onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Va., preparing for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie R. Matyascik/Released)

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PUGET SOUND, Wash. (Jan. 27, 2017) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) arrives at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for a port visit. The crew is visiting Olympia to perform community relations projects and tour the capital. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 12, 2017) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Landon Hall, left, rescues Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Robert Cox to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 during search and rescue training exercise. HSC-26 is a forward deployed naval forces asset attached to the Commander of Task Force 53 to provide combat logistics and search and rescue capabilities throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea/Released)

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USS Coronado (LCS 4) in SCS

Future USS Rafael Peralta is Delivered to the Navy
BATH, Maine — The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) during a ceremony on Feb. 3, Naval Sea Systems Command announced in a release of the same date.

Rafael Peralta is the first Arleigh Burke-class destroyer constructed at the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works shipyard since the program was restarted in 2010. DDG 115 is the second restart ship to deliver to the Navy, following delivery of the future USS John Finn (DDG 113) from Huntington Ingalls Industries in December.

The Navy accepted delivery of Rafael Peralta following a series of at-sea and pier-side trials which demonstrated the ship's operational readiness.

"Arleigh Burke-class destroyers continue to provide the most critical warfighting technologies to our Sailors, equipping them with the capabilities they require to meet our missions at sea," said Capt. Casey Moton, DDG 51 class program manager, Program Executive Office Ships. "As the 65th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to join the fleet, Rafael Peralta will continue the proud legacy of this class."

Rafael Peralta is equipped with the Aegis Baseline 9 Combat System which includes an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) capability incorporating Ballistic Missile Defense 5.0 Capability Upgrade and Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air. The ship's IAMD radar will provide increased computing power and radar upgrades that improve detection and reaction capabilities against modern air warfare threats. The Aegis Combat System will enable the ship to link radars with other ships and aircraft to provide a composite picture of the battle space and effectively increase the theater space.

The destroyer honors Sgt. Rafael Peralta, one of the most heralded Marines from 2004's Battle of Fallujah. In November 2004, Peralta pulled a grenade tossed by insurgents toward himself and absorbed most of the blast with his body, thus saving the lives of two fellow marines. He was mortally wounded from the grenade blast. The future USS Rafael Peralta will officially join the fleet during a commissioning ceremony in San Diego later this year.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jesse Pedrero, from Cana, Va., signals to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 on the flight deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) during a vertical replenishment. Lake Champlain is on a scheduled western Pacific deployment with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of the U.S. 3rd Fleet in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan K. Serpico/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 3, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is deployed with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 3, 2017) Lt. Sean Skalski and Lt. Cmdr. James Jerome pilot an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 as it transfers ordnance to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The ship is off the coast of Southern California conducting routine training operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul L. Archer/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 3, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Dan Triplett, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), monitors a catapult on the flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)

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STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Feb. 2, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Strait of Gibraltar. The ship's carrier strike group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael B. Zingaro/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jamie Corbin, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Timothy Lamoureux, transport ordnance on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matt Brown/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 3, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is deployed with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 3, 2017) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Ian Hamlett, left, and Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Aaron White, both assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, monitor the transfer of ordnance during an ammunition on-load. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul L. Archer/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jacob Kruegar, left, keeps an eye on the hook attached to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 while Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Nick Gravesande, from Tecate, Mexico, guides him out from under the helicopter during a practice exercise for a future vertical replenishment-at-sea on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). The ship is on a scheduled western Pacific deployment with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet into the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey L. Adams/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 3, 2017) The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA), the Japan Ministry of Defense (MoD), and U.S. Navy Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) successfully conducted a flight test Feb. 3 (Hawaii Standard Time), resulting in the first intercept of a ballistic missile target using the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA off the west coast of Hawaii. For more information visit

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. (U.S. Navy photo by Leah Garton/Released)

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bd popeye wow what i catch official all USN orbat with homeport changes new etc...1st february maazing

Sometimes homeport don't appear but i have all.



Windows 10 show certificate error but no problem to deceive or fool bad guys hehe

And for Zumwalt class a new unique unit confirm what I thought USN would not attach these ships with DESRONs

ZUMWALT SQUADRON 1, San Diego
ZUMWALT DDG 1000
MICHAEL MONSOOR DDG 1001
LYNDON JOHNSON DDG 1002

Next time main changes for this year

FORBIN said:

bd popeye wow what i catch official all USN orbat with homeport changes new etc...1st february maazing .....

And for Zumwalt class a new unique unit confirm what I thought USN would not attach these ships with DESRONs

ZUMWALT SQUADRON 1, San Diego
ZUMWALT DDG 1000
MICHAEL MONSOOR DDG 1001
LYNDON JOHNSON DDG 1002

Next time main changes for this year

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So all Zumwalt class dhips will be homeported in San Diego? wow...

SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 6, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) pulls into Souda Bay, Greece, for a port visit. The ship's carrier strike group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Gaines/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 conducts a touch-and-go landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The ship is conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zach Sleeper/Released)

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KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (Feb. 6, 2017) Sailors man the rails aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) during their arrival to Klaipeda, Lithuania for a scheduled port visit. Hue City, part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike 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 Kayla Cosby/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Matthew Titus directs an AV-8B Harrier II assigned to the "Tomcats" of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The ship is conducting unit-level training to ensure warfighting readiness in preparation for a routine patrol in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jesse Marquez Magallanes/Released)

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He's wearing fire retardant work coveralls.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 4, 2017) Engineman 3rd Class Thaddeus Docheffjones, performs maintenance on a small boat engine aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is on a routine patrol operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Williamson/Released)

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bd popeye said:

So all Zumwalt class dhips will be homeported in San Diego? wow...

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Not new it know since about 6 months it remained to know their unit

Completely frozen !

USS McCampbell sailors battle ice ahead of Japan port call

FORBIN said:

Not new it know since about 6 months it remained to know their unit

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Well it was news to me.. I did find a link dating back to may 2016 stating all Zumwalt's would be stationed in San Diego.. Thanks for the info!

SEA OF JAPAN (Feb. 3, 2017) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) clear snow and ice from the ship's forecastle. McCampbell is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Graham/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Feb 7, 2017) Airman Malik Brown, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Sean Gilliam pull a JP-5 fuel hose out for inspection on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The ship is preparing for the Board of Inspection and Survey leading to a 2017 deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Colby S. Comery/Released)

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CONSTANTA, Romania (Feb. 6, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) is pier-side in Constanta, Romania. Porter is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, 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 3rd Class Ford Williams/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2017) Sailors conduct flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matt Brown/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (Feb. 3, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Stetson Groves fires blank rounds from a .50 caliber machine gun during anti-terrorism training aboard amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The ship is moored at her homeport conducting a scheduled maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kevin Leitner/Released)

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