Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 9, 2018) The guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) fires its forward 5-inch 54-caliber gun during a gunnery exercise (GUNNEX) for MultiSail. MultiSail 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 3rd Class Sarah 180309-N-ZL062-0070 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 9, 2018) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) fires its forward 5-inch 54-caliber gun during a gunnery exercise (GUNNEX) for MultiSail 2018. MultiSail 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 3rd Class Sarah Myers/Released)Myers/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 7, 2018) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) fires a surface-to-air RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) as part of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). Essex ARG is completing the Navy's first ARG SWATT. SWATT is led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) and is designed to increase warfighting proficiency, lethality, and interoperability of participating units. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan M. Breeden/released

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MANILA BAY, Philippines (March 5, 2018) Sailors and Marines arrive to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) via a Philippine water taxi while the ship is anchored in Manila Bay during a scheduled port visit. Bonhomme Richard is in Manila to strengthen relations with Philippine partners while operating in the Indo-Pacific region as part of a regularly scheduled patrol and provides a rapid-response capability in the event of a regional contingency or natural disaster. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeanette Mullinax/Released)

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MANILA BAY, Philippines (March 5, 2018) A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, is spotted on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) while the ship is anchored in Manila Bay during a scheduled port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeanette Mullinax/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2018) The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in Europe and the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael H. Lehman/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March. 11, 2018) An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, readies for launch on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations 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 Alex Perlman/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March. 11, 2018) Sailors observe flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alex Perlman/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2018) Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Michael Ochoa checks the fuel on an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 94, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alex Corona/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2018) Seaman Angie Lastra steers the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations 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 Seaman Michael Hogan/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2018) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Johnathan Domescik greases the blade lockpins of an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Hopkins II/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (March 12, 2018) Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, Commanding General of III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) and staff observe flight operations of the F-35B aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a tour of the ship in the Indo-Pacific region. The visitors observed flight operations by F-35B pilots with the "Green Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), assigned under the Okinawa-based 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group is conducting a regional patrol meant to strengthen regional alliances, provide rapid-response capability, and advance the Up-Gunned ESG concept. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker/Released)

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DA NANG, Vietnam (March 9, 2018) Airman Apprentice Timothy Brennan, left, and Logistics Specialist Seaman Brandon Goldhammer prepare to shift colors aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently in the Western Pacific as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan M. Kinee/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2018) A Standard Missile (SM-2) is launched from the aft missile deck of the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) as part of a missile training exercise (MISSILEX) during Multisail 18. MultiSail 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 2nd Class William McCann/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (March 12, 2018) An F-35B Lighting II assigned to the "Green Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during flight operations in the Indo-Pacific region. VMFA-121 is assigned to the Okinawa-based 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU). The Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group is conducting a regional patrol meant to strengthen regional alliances, provide rapid-response capability, and advance the Up-Gunned ESG concept. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (March 11, 2018) Sailors move an F-35B Lightning II into the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) is conducting a regional patrol meant to strengthen regional alliances, provide rapid-response capability, and advance the Up-Gunned ESG concept. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Desmond Parks/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 7, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the "Avengers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 sits on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is completing the Navy's first full-length ARG Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise. SWATT is led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) and is designed to increase warfighting proficiency, lethality, and interoperability of participating units. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob Owen/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March. 12, 2018) An E/A-18G Growler assigned to the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations 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 Alex Perlman/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 12, 2018) MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 12, 2018) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jason Reece signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Ghost Riders" of Helicopter Sea Squadron (HSC) 28 aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64). Carney is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, on its fourth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Turner/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 12, 2018) Sailors assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 load AGM-114 Hellfire missiles onto an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is operating in the western Pacific as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elton Charles Wheeler/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 10, 2018) The Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), left, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Turner/Released)

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