Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

PHILIPPINE SEA (Mar. 10, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) leads U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships in formation during MultiSail 17. MultiSail 17 is a bilateral training exercise improving interoperability between the U.S. and Japanese forces. This exercise benefits from realistic, shared training enhancing our ability to work together to confront any contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elijah G. Leinaar/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (March 7, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) launches a missile from the aft missile deck during Multisail 17. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William McCann/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), background, transits the East China Sea with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS Samidare (DD 106). 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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WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (March 9, 2017) An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced), lands on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness and posture forward as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Sarah Myers/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 7, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Spartans” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 takes off from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103). Truxtun is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyrell K. Morris)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 9, 2017) Seaman Mei Zhang assigned to amphibious transport dock ship, USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) demonstrates restraining techniques after being pepper sprayed as part of the ship’s security reaction force qualifications, March 9, 2017. The ship is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brent Pyfrom/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (March 10, 2017) Fire Controlman 3rd Class James Glass, from Chesapeake, Virginia, fires an M240B machine gun during a gunnery exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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 2nd Class Kaleb R. Staples/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (March 10, 2017) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) fires a Mark 38 25 mm machine gun during a gunnery exercise. Ashland is part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group which 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 2nd Class Kaleb R. Staples/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 9, 2017) Machinist Mate 3rd Class Mary Pauline Cabusao takes the Navy-wide E-5 advancement exam aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Asher Allen/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 9, 2017) – A UH-1Y Venom, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 (HMLA-167), lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The ship is underway conducting a series of qualifications and certifications as part of the basic phase of training in preparation for future operations and deployments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dary M. Patten/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2017) Sailors and Marines aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) participate in a live-fire gun exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness and posture forward as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jesse Marquez Magallanes/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2017) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Fleet, from Rehoboth, Mass., fires 25mm rounds from an MK 38 Mod 1 Machine Gun System at a polyurethane towed target aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a live-fire gun exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jesse Marquez Magallanes/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2017) From left, Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Oliver Christofferson, from Red Wing, Minn., trains Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Ciara Poder, from Spring Hill, Fla., Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Austin Hoffman, from McBee, S.C., and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Ian Callahan, from Merced, Calif., on the proper procedure to inspect and install cartridges of a laser guided training round on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness and posture forward as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jesse Marquez Magallanes/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 7, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Samantha Vasquez directs an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261) as it takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The ship is underway conducting a series of qualifications and certifications as part of the basic phase of training in preparation for future operations and deployments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Evan A. Denny/Released)

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MANCHESTER, Wash. (March 13, 2017) USS Nimitz (CVN 68) exits Sinclair Inlet and transits Puget Sound en route to conduct Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is a critical part of the pre-deployment training cycle, with successful completion certifying the carrier and its air wing as qualified for open ocean operations. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vaughan Dill/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (March 12, 2017) Cpl. Francisco Benitez, front, from Atlanta, and Cpl. Cameron Wiggins, from Guyton, Ga., both assigned to Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/5, direct an up-armored high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle (HMMWV) in the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in support of amphibious integrated training (AIT). AIT is designed to integrate all elements of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to test their ability to plan for and execute mission essential tasks. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the BHR ESG, with embarked 31st MEU, is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness and posture forward as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jesse Marquez Magallanes/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (March 12, 2017) Marines, assigned to Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/5, load a Light Armored Vehicle (LHV) on to landing craft air cushion (LCAC) 29, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, in the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in support of amphibious integrated training (AIT). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jesse Marquez Magallanes/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 11, 2017) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Paul Cayce, from Zanesville, Ohio, observes operations from an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, during a vertical replenishment with the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). Somerset is deployed with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 11, 2017) Lance Cpl. Cameron Barnes and Lance Cpl. Jordie Yanez, assigned to USS Makin Island (LHD 8) combat cargo department, attach cargo nets to an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, during a vertical replenishment. Makin Island is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2017) Sailors move a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter across the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The ship and its expeditionary strike group are on a routine patrol operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness and posture forward as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

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CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (March 8, 2017) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jacob Boyles conducts maintenance on a Mark 15 Close-In Weapon System aboard the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4). Coronado 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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PHILIPPINE SEA (March 13, 2017) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Christopher Womack, left, and Gunner's Mate Seaman Yomara Ramos Cruz load a .50-caliber Browning Machine Gun during small craft action team training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jesse Marquez Magallanes/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (March 13, 2017) Cpl. Knickola Anaya, left, and Lance Cpl. Roberto Almanza, both assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), load a laser guided training round onto an AV-8B Harrier aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeanette Mullinax/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 12, 2017) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Calum Jacobs hits a golf ball off the fantail of the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) during a steel beach picnic. 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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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 13, 2017) A P-8A Poseidon assigned to commander, Task Force 67 participates in a photo exercise during Exercise Dynamic Manta 2017. The annual multilateral Allied Maritime Command exercise meant to develop interoperability and proficiency in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ford Williams/Released)

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PLYMOUTH, England (March 12, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) departs Plymouth, England. The ship 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 and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alyssa Weeks/Released)

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SEA OF JAPAN (March 12, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a regularly scheduled 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 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 Sean M. Castellano/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (March 2, 2017) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) disembark a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) after returning to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) following exercise Sea Soldier 17. The annual, bilateral exercise is conducted with the Royal Army of Oman and is designed to demonstrate the cooperative skill and will of U.S. and partner nations to work together in maintaining regional stability and security. Somerset, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce and enhance regional stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amanda Chavez/Released)

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POLARIS POINT, Guam (March 2, 2017) The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) tends to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752). Emory S. Land, homeported in Guam, provides maintenance, hotel services and logistical support to submarines and surface ships in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Willoughby/Released)

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SALTON SEA (March 9, 2017) Lead Solo Pilot of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, Cmdr. Frank Weisser participates in a heritage flight alongside an F6F Hellcat and F8F Bearcat aircraft over the Salton Sea and Imperial Valley. The Hellcat and Bearcat were the first two aircraft models used by The Blue Angels shortly after the team's inception in 1946. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ian Cotter/Released)

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NAF EL CENTRO, Calif. (March 9, 2017) The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, takes off in diamond formation over onlookers at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform more than 60 demonstrations across the U.S. in 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ian Cotter/Released)

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EL CENTRO, Calif. (March 11, 2017) Commanding Officer and Flight Leader of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, Cmdr. Ryan Bernacchi prepares to land at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform more than 60 demonstrations across the U.S. in 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ian Cotter/Released)

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EL CENTRO, Calif. (March 11, 2017) The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, perform the diamond formation maneuver during the Naval Air Facility El Centro Air Show. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform more than 60 demonstrations across the U.S. in 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ian Cotter/Released)

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EL CENTRO, Calif. (March 11, 2017) Cmdr. Frank Weisser, foreground, and Lt. Tyler Davies, both solo pilots assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, perform the FORTUS maneuver during the Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro Annual Air Show. The demonstration was the first show of the 2017 and capped off the Blue Angels 2017 winter training period. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Chad V. Pritt/Released)

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SUEZ CANAL (March 10, 2017) Sailors gather on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) to view the Friendship Bridge as the ship transits the Suez Canal. George H.W. Bush and its carrier strike group are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael B. Zingaro/Released)

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BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 15, 2017) Commanding Officer of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Capt. Doug Verissimo speaks to members of the press after the ship's arrival in Busan, Republic of Korea. The ship and its carrier strike group are 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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