Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. America and its amphibious ready group is comprised of more than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) and America. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Juan F. Coello, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), signals an AV-8B Harrier pilot on the flight deck of the ship during flight certification operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody J. Ohira/Released)

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CHENNAI, India (July 13, 2017) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Michael Del-llano Subervi and Interior Communications Electrician Seaman Apprentice Ryan Sien lower the Ensign aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) as the ship prepares to depart Chennai, India to begin the at-sea phase of Malabar 2017. Malabar 2017 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises between the Indian navy, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and U.S. Navy that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maria I. Alvarez/Released)

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KEY WEST, Fla. (July 13, 2017) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Daniel Breazeale, assigned to Coastal Riverine Group (CRG) 1, detachment Guam, stands a security watch as the expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Spearhead (EPF 1) departs Key West, Fla. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Starr/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 16, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Saberhawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during Talisman Saber 17. The U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australia Alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cameron McCulloch/Released)

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ODESSA, Ukraine (July 17, 2017) President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko disembarks the the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) after a tour of the ship in Odessa, Ukraine, during exercise Sea Breeze 2017. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multi-national maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating nations and strengthen maritime security within the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Weston Jones/Released)

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ALAMEDA, Calif. (July 15, 2017) Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 1 participate in a port and starboard quarter drill. Multiple Navy Expeditionary Combat Commands participated in a joint exercise designed to train on foundational components of an adaptive force package. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Pearl/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 18, 2017) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) is underway alongside the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as part of a replenishment-at-sea during Talisman Saber 2017. Talisman Saber is a realistic and challenging exercise that brings service members closer and improves both U.S. and Australia's ability to work bilaterally and multilaterally, and prepares them to be poised to provide security regionally and globally. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 12, 2017) A RQ-21A Blackjack unmanned aerial surveillance aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced) is mounted on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during a modified flight operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Adaecus G. Brooks/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 19, 2017) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) load rounds and powder for the MK 45 five-inch gun in the deep magazine during a naval surface fire support exercise as part of Talisman Saber 17. The exercise is intended to flex the "Up-Gunned Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG)" concept using cruiser and destroyer assets to protect the ESG. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

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USS Milius deployment to Japan delayed amid ‘incredible’ workload in Asia-Pacific
The destroyer USS Milius’ forward deployment to Japan has been pushed back to 2018, despite a need for additional ships in the busy Asia-Pacific region.

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Truman Completes PIA, Departs for Sea Trials

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Future USS Ralph Johnson Successfully Completes Builder’s Trials

The future USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) successfully completed builder’s trials on July 20 after spending four days underway in the Gulf of Mexico, Naval Sea Systems Command said in a July 21 release.

Builder’s trials consist of a series of in-port and at-sea demonstrations that allow the shipbuilder, Huntington Ingalls Industries, and the Navy to assess the ship’s systems and its readiness for delivery. While underway, DDG 114 successfully demonstrated full power runs, self-defense detect-to-engage exercises, steering checks, boat handling, and anchoring.

“We’re extremely proud that this is the second ship we’ve taken to sea from Huntington Ingalls since the program’s restart, and in both instances, builder’s trials performance has been very successful,” said Capt. Casey Moton, DDG 51 class program manager, Program Executive Office (PEO) Ships. “With a rigorous trial behind us, we’re a step closer to delivering another tremendous capability to the fleet.”

The DDG 51-class ships currently being constructed are Aegis Baseline 9 Integrated Air and Missile Defense destroyers with increased computing power and radar upgrades that improve detection and reaction capabilities against modern air warfare and ballistic missile defense threats. The Aegis Combat System will enable DDG 114 to link radars with other ships and aircraft to provide a composite picture of the battle space. When operational, DDG 114 and her sister ships will serve as integral players in global maritime security.

Ralph Johnson will return to sea to conduct acceptance trials with the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey. During acceptance trials, all systems and gears will be inspected and evaluated to ensure quality and operational readiness prior to the Navy accepting delivery.

Huntington Ingalls currently is in production on future destroyers Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) and Lenah H. Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123), and under contract for one additional ship awarded as part of the five-ship multiyear procurement for fiscal years 2013-2017. Ralph Johnson is the 30th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer constructed by HII.

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Bomb-Sniffing Marine Dog Who Served in Afghanistan Gets a Hero's Farewell


The 10-year-old bomb-sniffing dog, who served in Afghanistan with DeYoung before becoming his service dog, had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of bone cancer.

Hundreds showed up to say goodbye, many of them veterans. They petted Cena, who was wearing a decorated blue Marine vest, as he was pulled along in a wagon.

DeYoung wanted Cena to feel the breeze one last time, so the best friends sat side-by-side in an open Jeep.


When the ride was over, DeYoung boarded the museum ship, where Cena was put to sleep.

"Lord, it is with heavy hearts that we are sending another Marine to you today," Chaplain Wesley Spyke said during a prayer.

DeYoung and Cena were first paired in 2009 in Afghanistan when Cena was just 9 months old and DeYoung was 19. They served in combat together for nine months.



When DeYoung returned home, Cena remained for another four years, but the Marine never gave up hope that they'd be reunited. In 2014, Cena retired and he became DeYoung's service dog to help him cope with PTSD.

“My whole adult life I’ve had Cena,” DeYoung said Wednesday. “When I was 19 overseas learning how to be responsible, I had Cena. And now I’m 27 and I’m having to say goodbye to one of the biggest pieces of my life."

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Semper Fi Cena...RIP You did goo

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