Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Oct. 1, 2008) The Naval Air Systems Command Support and Commercial Derivative Aircraft Support Office Adversary Team will use retired Swiss Air Force F-5N Freedom Fighters to fly in a dedicated adversary role to train Navy pilots. U.S. Navy Photo (Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 2, 2008) A Japanese harbor tug assists the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) as the ship departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. McCampbell, a part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, is permanently forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kari R. Bergman/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Oct. 1, 2008) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) makes her way pier side to Naval Station (NAVSTA) Pearl Harbor. Russell returned to its homeport of NAVSTA Pearl Harbor after a six-month deployment to the western Pacific supporting the Global War on Terrorism as part of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael A. Lantron/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Oct. 1, 2008) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Ryan Cook, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59), hugs his daughter after the ship moors at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael A. Lantron/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Oct. 1, 2008) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Andreas Arredondo, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59), kisses his wife during a first kiss ceremony pier side onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael A. Lantron/Released)

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NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 1, 2008) Electronics Technician 2nd class Jeremy Lytle and Electronics Technician 3rd class Daniel Trahan replace the aft anchor light of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750), moored at Naval Station Norfolk’s Pier 3. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Xander Gamble/Released)

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NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 1, 2008) Electronics Technician 2nd class Jeremy Lytle and Electronics Technician 3rd class Daniel Trahan replace the aft anchor light of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750), moored at Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Xander Gamble/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2008) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter ascends from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) during a parts transfer and refueling at sea with the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu and Halsey are part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Kelling/Released)

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FASLANE, Scotland (Oct. 1, 2008) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Brandon Roehl, left, Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Brian McKeon, Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Jesse Lindsey and Sonar Technician (Surface) Manoj Sewal pull a mooring line tight as the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) pulls into Faslane. Mitscher is enroute to take part in Exercise Joint Warrior, a course designed and led by the joint tactical exercise planning staff (JTEPS) in the United Kingdom. The exercise helps U.S. ships improve interoperability between allied navies and prepares participants for a role in a joint maritime environment during upcoming deployments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Stephen Tate/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2008) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) direct CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters onto the flight deck during a reconnaissance exercise. The exercise included a total of 16 helicopters, including seven Sea Knight helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM-265). Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed expeditionary strike group and serves as the flagship for CTF 76, the Navy's only forward-deployed amphibious force commander. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Ebarb/Released

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2008) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Anthony Blackner, left, from Jacksonville, Fla., and Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Ryan Fingall, from Niceville, Fla., connect an air hose to the engine of an F/A-18C strike fighter before conducting a systems test aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan M. Ilyankoff/Released

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2008) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Eagles" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 prepares to land aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Ebarb/Released

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2008) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, the "Dambusters", taxis to catapult one aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during flight operations. George Washington is underway training in the U.S.7th fleet area of responsibility and is scheduled to participate in various exercises and events. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony R. Martinez/Released

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Yuri Fernandez looks towards the bow of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) to ensure there are no personnel near the catapults before flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder/Released

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2008) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Charles Block transfers inert missiles from the flight deck to the "bomb farm" after flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are underway on a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2008) Flight deck personnel tie down an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the "Bear Aces" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124 to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder/Released

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003 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2008) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Douglas Pistone tightens fasteners on an F/A-18 strike fighter aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder/Released

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NEW YORK, N.Y. (Oct. 10, 2008) The amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) arrives in New York City for the annual Columbus Celebration. Nassau Sailors will participate in the New York City Columbus Day parade on Oct. 13. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Eric M. Durie/Released)

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NEW YORK (Oct. 11, 2008) The amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) and the Italian submarine ITS Salvatore Todaro (S 526) moor pierside in West Manhattan, N.Y., to participate in the 100th anniversary of the Great White Fleet festivities and Columbus Day celebrations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth R. Hendrix/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2008) Seaman Erin Koecke, from Tacoma, Wash., takes notes during an intermediate college algebra course aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carried USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). This class is one of many offered as part of the John C. Stennis University, which brings professors aboard to teach college courses. Stennis is conducting combat system ships qualification trials off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elliott Fabrizio/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 10, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Amber Wilcox, from Baltimore, updates the ouija board in hangar deck control aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 are providing support to coalition forces on the ground in Afghanistan. Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Briana Brotzman/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Dayanis Savon sews a uniform patch onto coveralls in supply department's tailor shop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dmitry Chepusov/Released)

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Pneumatic grinder?? You mean needle gun shipmate!

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct.11, 2008) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Chelsey Krupnick, from Woodland Hills, Calif., uses a pneumatic grinder to remove non-skid from a deck plate on the fantail aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting pre-deployment exercises off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy Photo By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kevin Murphy/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Darra Brown, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Anthony Conwell take a service filter sample of Jet Propellant 5 (JP-5) fuel in the forward pump room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Samples are taken throughout the day to ensure no sediments have entered the fuel, which could cause damage to an aircraft engine. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeffery J. Gabriel Jr./Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2008) Flight deck personnel participate in a mass casualty drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are on a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John K. Hamilton/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2008) Rear Adm. Mark Vance, commander, Carrier Strike Group Three (CSG 3), is rendered sideboys honor during his visit aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100). CSG-3 is embarked aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Dennis Cantrell/Released)

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AFGHANISTAN (Oct. 9, 2008) Several F/A-18 Hornets assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 await refueling with a British Royal Air Force L-1011 tanker aircraft in Southern Afghanistan. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 are providing support to coalition forces on the ground in Afghanistan. Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Commander Erik Etz/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 7, 2008) An MH-53 Sea Dragon helicopter conducts night flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is on a training exercise preparing for a Western Pacific deployment scheduled for early next year. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jon Rasmussen/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 09, 2008) Lt. Emily Wells, right, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kirsty Gerlach, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), treat a wounded patient as part of a mass casualty drill. Boxer is on a training exercise in the Pacific Ocean preparing for a Western Pacific deployment scheduled for early next year. (U.S. Navy photo By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew N. Jackson/Released)

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LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 10, 2008) Air Force Senior Airman Alex Olson, an augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), administers de-worming medication to a young patient during medical operations at Las Calderas Naval Base supporting Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/Released)

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CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Damage Control Fireman Stacey Gallegos gives training on the self-contained breathing apparatus in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as part of a subject matter expert exchange with Dominican Republic sailors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)

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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Miller, assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 2, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), signals two landing crafts mechanized to beach landing zone One in Santo Domingo. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)

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SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 11, 2008) Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Druckhammer, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), wires together an electrical outlet for a South East Asia hut to expand Presbitero Carlos Novel Primary School as part of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2008) AIM-9X Sidewinders wait to be taken below decks to the magazines aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is back at sea training in the Pacific Ocean after recently participating in the International Fleet Review in Busan, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John M. Hageman/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2008) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) receives JP-5 from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) during a refueling at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher S. Harte/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 13, 2008) Senior Chief Gunner's Mate Damon McWhite, from Philadelphia, left, and Gunner's Mate Seaman Cody Andrews, from Tucson, Ariz., observe Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Jamie Mctizic, from Hopps, N.M., as he fires a 40mm saluting battery during a training exercise on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). A saluting battery is used for rendering honors during ceremonial events. Stennis is conducting pre-deployment exercises off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2008) The guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) pulls alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) while the Rappahannock refuels the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher S. Harte/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 14, 2008) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Juan Villones directs the launch of an AV-8B Harrier jet from Marine Attack Squadron (VMA 223) on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) are preparing for this year's amphibious landing exercise (PHIBLEX), a two-week, bilateral exercise conducted in cooperation with military personnel of the Republic of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Greg Johnson/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 13, 2008) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class Jennifer Janes works as a break rider in the cockpit of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 as it is moved onto elevator 2 of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chelsea Kennedy/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 13, 2008) Aviation Ordnancemen from the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, download .20mm cannon rounds from an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John M. Hageman/Released)

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NEW YORK (Oct. 13, 2008) Navy Operation Support Center, Bronx Color Guard leads the 64th annual Columbus Day Parade up New York City's 5th Avenue. The parade is sponsored by the Columbus Citizens Foundation every year as part of Columbus Day Celebration, with this year's festivities commemorating the Great White Fleet Voyage in 1907. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth R. Hendrix/Released)

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NEW YORK (Oct. 13, 2008) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class James Robertson, center, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4), waves to the crowd as he marches up New York City's 5th Avenue during the 64th annual Columbus Day Parade. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth R. Hendrix/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 13, 2008) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Khanhduy Ngo from the "Warlords" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 51, installs a tail rotor blade on an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is back at sea training in the Pacific Ocean after recently participating in the International Fleet Review in Busan, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher S. Harte/Released)

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SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 13, 2008) Aerographer's Mate 1st Class Maria Alfaro, assigned to Strike Group Oceanography Team, Norfolk, VA. embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), hands out toothbrush and toothpaste kits to children at a local elementary school during a Continuing Promise 2008 preventive medicine clinic. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks (Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 11, 2008) The pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Oliver Cole/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 16, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Stephen Vaiza directs an aircraft during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are underway on a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder/Released)

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NEW YORK (Oct. 13, 2008) New York residents learn about weapons during a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). The visitors met the crew and viewed static displays highlighting the ship's mission. Nassau is in New York to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Great White Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda Clayton/Released)

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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 16, 2008) Airman 1st Class Alexandra Olson, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a Dominican boy a dose of de-worming formula at the 27 Febrero medical site during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)

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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 16, 2008) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is underway off the coast of the Dominican Republic after launching a landing craft utility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2008) The guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) steams alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during an underway replenishment. The Boxer crew is on a training deployment in the Pacific Ocean preparing for a deployment scheduled for early next year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jon Rasmussen/Released)

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Oct.10, 2008) Gunner's Mate 1st Class Jerry Hawk shows his gun mount and sea and anchor position to guests aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29). Groves invited friends and family members for a family day cruise as they transited to downtown Jacksonville to participate in the Navy's birthday celebrations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Gay/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 23, 2008) Airman Chad Lindsey, air traffic control operator assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), uses hand and arm signals to direct an AH-1W Super Cobra assigned to the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262 (REIN) onto the ship's flight line. (Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Donminic L. Young/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 24, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Arata Bernard, an aircraft director, signals the departure of an SH60 Sea Hawk helicopter carrying Rear Adm. Richard Landolt, commander, Amphibious Forces, 7th Fleet aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Brandon Rodriguez/Released)

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CAMP FOSTER, Japan (Sept. 23, 2008) A UH-1N Huey and an AH-1W Super Cobra assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262 (REIN) land on the flight line of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). HMM-262 is preparing for Philblex 2008. (Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Donminic L. Young/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 23, 2008) Landing Craft Utility (LCU 1634) docks within the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is taking part in a Blue Green exercise with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Brandon Rodriguez/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2008) Seaman Robert Griffen and members of 2nd Division hold the distance and telephone line aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are underway on a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 16, 2008) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 are concluding daylight flight operations for their 51st day of providing support to coalition forces on the ground in Afghanistan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac (Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 13, 2008) Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13 MEU) watch from the observation deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) as smoke rises from a wildfire near Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Boxer is on an exercise in the Pacific Ocean in preparation for a deployment scheduled for early next year. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jon Rasmussen (Released)

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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 13, 2008) A Super Scooper firefighting aircraft provides water to aid in extinguishing fires aboard Camp Pendleton as they threaten the Mainside area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Salina N. Wilkins/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Matthew Small, from Piggott, Ark. assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), looks out across the ship's flight deck from a mobile firefighting vehicle. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gabriel S. Weber/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2008) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Zachary Sonson, assigned to the "Valions" of strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, attaches an electrical wire to an inert training missile aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are underway on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2008) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Richard Nelson pipes the boatswain's pipe on the 1MC aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are underway on a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Suits/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2008) Aviation Ordnancemen from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 attach missiles to an aircraft aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are on a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John K. Hamilton/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2008) Aviation Ordnancemen from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 attach missiles to an aircraft aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are on a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John K. Hamilton/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2008) Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to VFA-15 detach a missile from an aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Win (CVW) 8 are underway on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John K. Hamilton (Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 16, 2008) Landing signal officers communicate with the pilot of an F/A-18 Hornet as he approaches the flight deck for an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air wing (CVW) 8 is on a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder/Released)

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Re: US Military Pictures thread

Thank you Golly for your expert opinion of the US Army "artty" photos. I too wonder why they don't have on more hearing protection.

DA NANG, Vietnam (Oct. 18, 2008) Cmdr. James Jones, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), accepts flowers during a pier side welcoming ceremony. Mustin, with a crew of approximately 300 Sailors, is in Vietnam for a scheduled port visit. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert S. Cole (Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 21, 2008) A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the "Rawhides" of Fleet Logistic Support Squadron (VRC) 40 launches from catapult two during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are conducting operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility focusing on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier jet assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 311 (VMA) 311 launches off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flagship of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sarah E. Bitter/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2008) A Landing Signal Enlisted directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Wild Cards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Command Squadron 23 (HSC) 23 to launch from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sarah E. Bitter/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Charles Prim gives the thumbs up sign as Lt. Douglas Steil launches an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Cougars" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 139 off of catapult two aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is participating in exercise Malabar 08. Malabar is designed to increase cooperation between the Indian and U.S. Navy while enhancing the cooperative security relationship between India and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2008) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Dambusters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is conducting training operations in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Clifford L. H. Davis/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2008) Cmdr. Darryl Walker, left, executive officer of the "Cougars" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 139, speaks with Lt. Vikram Kottaju, an Indian Air Force Sea Harrier pilot, about flight deck operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gary Prill/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2008) An F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter assigned to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 is directed into launching position aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John M. Stratton/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 18, 2008) An F/A-18E Super Hornet strike fighter assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 18, 2008) An F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter assigned to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Laird/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2008) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Fighting Redcocks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gary Prill/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2008) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Wilson Theodore, from New Orleans, directs an aircraft onto a catapult aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are conducting a composite training unit exercise off the coast of Southern California. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josue L. Escobosa (Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2008) Ships of the Roanld Reagan Carrier Strike Group and the Indian Navy Western Fleet fall into formation during a passing exercise to symbolized the completion of Malabar 2008, a bilateral exercise designed to increase cooperation between United States and Indian naval forces. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gary Prill (Released)

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PERSIAN GULF (Oct. 20, 2008) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) pulls alongside the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50)for a replenishment at sea. Carter Hall is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Flordeliz Valerio (Released)

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GULFPORT, Miss. (Oct. 15, 2008) U.S. Navy Equipment Operator Christina Chingman practices breaking down her Beretta M9 pistol during a handgun marksmanship course at Expeditionary Combat Skills School. The school is designed to build a basic level of battlefield competence for sailors from the Navy's newly-formed Expeditionary Combat Combat Command (NECC) community. U.S. photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Roger S. Duncan (Released)

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Re: US Military Pictures thread

More photos of the United States Navy...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2008) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) actis as plane guard for the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), not pictured, during flight operations. Stennis and Kidd are participating in a composite training unit exercise off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Daniel Lynn from Modesto, Calif., leans into the rotor wash of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 as it lifts off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

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BANGOR, Wash. (Oct. 21, 2008) Sailors tend mooring lines as the ballistic-missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) Blue crew returns from a regularly scheduled patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Eric Harrison/Released)

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PERSIAN GULF (Oct. 20, 2008) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Jonathan Smith fires a line to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Carter Hall is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Flordeliz Valerio/Released)

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SEDDAH, Iraq (Oct. 20, 2008) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Wendy Wyman, from Madison, Wis. assigned to Naval Expeditionary Combat Command Detachment Combat Camera, acquires video footage of a visit to Seddah, Iraq. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Wagner/Released)

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MIDDLE EAST (Oct. 18, 2008) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 conducts amphibious operations from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released)

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GULFPORT, Miss. (Oct. 17, 2008) Lt. Timm Heisey, left, and Electronics Technician 1st Class Justin Donette clean their Beretta 9mm pistols at the armory's cleaning station. Heisey and Donnette are training in handgun marksmanship during a Navy Expeditionary Combat Skills School training exercise. The school is designed to build basic-level battlefield competence for sailors from the newly formed Navy Expeditionary Combat Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Roger S. Duncan/Released)

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GULFPORT, Miss. (Oct. 17, 2008) A Sailor trains in handgun marksmanship at Woolmarket pistol and rifle range during tactical handgun marksmanship training at Woolmarket Pistol and Rifle Range during a Navy Expeditionary Combat Skills School training exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Roger S. Duncan/Released)

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GULFPORT, Miss. (Oct. 14, 2008) Former Seabee Chief Richard Rader, right, describes to Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Kenneth Scales how properly gripping a handgun can affect marksmanship during tactical handgun marksmanship training at Woolmarket Pistol and Rifle Range during a Navy Expeditionary Combat Skills School training exercise.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Roger S. Duncan/Released)

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Re: US Military Pictures thread

My new job is keeping me away from my computer at home. And our computers at work while very fast won't let you right click or save any photos etc..etc....so...Here's a few USN PIX for our fine members and guest!

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2008) Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Angela Muratalla, from Tallahassee, Fla., fires the M9 9mm pistol downrange during small arms qualifications aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89). Mustin is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Charles Oki/Released

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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Oct. 24, 2008) A musician from the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band plays a piccolo during a change of command ceremony where Rear Adm. Townsend G. Alexander was relieved by Rear Adm. Dixon R. Smith as commander, Navy Region Hawaii and commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist David Rush/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Airman Ashley Flores stands a night watch in flight deck control aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). During night operations flight deck control transitions from white lights to blue lights to prevent any visual distraction to pilots during flight operations. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility operating in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrey W. Lee/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Sarah Martinez, from Redlands, Calif., logs the position of aircraft in hangar deck control aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group conducting a composite training unit exercise off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Porter Anderson/Released)

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PERSIAN GULF (Oct. 25, 2008) Seaman James Buchanan directs an SH-60B from Helicopter Sea Combat squadron (HSC) 26 aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Carter Hall is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Flordeliz Valerio/Released)

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KITTERY, Maine (Oct. 25, 2008) More than 4,000 attendees turned out for the commissioning of the USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman)

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PERSIAN GULF (Oct. 25, 2008) The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) transits the Persian Gulf. Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class MichÊl Starkey/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 25, 2008) An SA330J Puma helicopter lowers a pallet of supplies to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) as Sailors and Marines move the stores below decks during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift command dry cargo ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4). Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed U.S. Expeditionary Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gabriel S. Weber/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2008) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Mark Helfer, from Tampa, Fla., positions a laptop on his chest as he troubleshoots a lighting discrepancy in a SH-60F Sea Hawk assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrey W. Lee/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2008) An F/A-18C Hornet from the "Death Rattlers" of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 323 prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shannon R. Warner/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 24, 2008) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Kelvin Burke, assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 3, washes an SH-60F Seahawk helicopter aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are underway on a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Remus Borisov/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2008) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Henry Rivera, left, from Zion, Ill., and Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Ryan Fingall, from Niceville, Fla., screw bolts into an F/A-18C engine in the jet shop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan M. Ilyankoff/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2008) Lance Cpl. Abraham Cortes from Lompoc, Calif., left, assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 11, and Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Jimmy Perez, from Long Beach, Calif., check electrical connectors and inspect engine leaks on the engine of an F/A-18C aircraft aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan M. Ilyankoff/Released)

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