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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2011) An F-35B Lightning II makes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The F-35B is the Marine Corps Joint Strike Force variant of the Joint Strike Fighter and is designed for short takeoff and vertical landing on Navy amphibious ships. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Seaman Natasha R. Chalk/Released)

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^^^ The spot on which the F-35 lands has a black smudge. Is that the normal wear and expected from aircraft operations off ships or caused by some sort of high temperature? Is there any further information on whether the F-35 has made any vertical take offs from any ships?

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Is that the normal wear and expected from aircraft operations off ships or caused by some sort of high temperature?

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Yep.. that's exhaust combines with tire marks. No big deal.

Is there any further information on whether the F-35 has made any vertical take offs from any ships?

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So far the aircraft has only been aboard the Wasp. When new photos are posted..I shall post them!

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PEARL HARBOR (Sept. 30, 2011) Electronics Technician 1st Class James Bowler is kissed by his wife as he is the first to disembark from the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a six-month deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2011) Troubleshooters assigned to the Golden Hawks of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 give the approval to launch an E-2C Hawkeye aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2011) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Andrew Bunk adjusts chains in preparation for flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2011) Damage Controlman Fireman Carol Gonzalez, from Adrian, Mich., stows a self-contained breathing apparatus aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 30, 2011) A landing craft air cushion prepares to enter the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), not shown. Germantown is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Spencer Mickler/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 3, 2011) Sailors and Marines assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) heave around on a line during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9). Denver is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 3, 2011) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) look on as Denver pulls alongside the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) before a replenishment at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 2, 2011) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) board CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 265 to conduct training exercises. Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is operating in the western Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Terry Matlock/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 2, 2011) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 265 takes off from the forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Terry Matlock/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 1, 2011) Landing Craft Utility 1631, assigned to Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 1, prepares to enter the well deck of the forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Terry Matlock/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Juan Gutierrez secures an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 into a steam-powered catapult aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2011) Hospital Corpsman Alexandria Greeterman and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Renee Brown examine a simulated casualty during a mass casualty drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is underway for a certification exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen D. Doyle II/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2011) Sailors assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure team assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) board a vessel during a training exercise with Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9. Sterett is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise with the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis K. Mendoza/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 1, 2011) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 lands aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eva-Marie Ramsaran/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Sept. 30, 2011) Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD-7) disembark the ship for the last time during a decommissioning ceremony at Naval Base San Diego. Cleveland was decommissioned after 44 years of Naval service. (U.S. Navy photo by Electrician's Mate Fireman Yasmine Muhammad/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2011) An F-35B Lightning II conducts initial sea trials over the Atlantic Ocean. The F-35B is the Marine Corps Joint Strike Force variant of the Joint Strike Fighter and is designed for short takeoff and vertical landing on Navy amphibious ships. The aircraft is operating with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). (U.S. Navy photo's by Andy Wolfe courtesy of Lockheed Martin/Released)

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bd popeye said:

Yep.. that's exhaust combines with tire marks. No big deal.

So far the aircraft has only been aboard the Wasp. When new photos are posted..I shall post them!

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Here ya' go.. more pix of the Lightning II aboard the Wasp. Interesting that the Wasp was the sea trails ship for the Osprey.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2011) Lt. Col. Fred Schenk lifts an F-35B Lightning II off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The F-35B is the Marine Corps Joint Strike Force variant of the Joint Strike Fighter. The aircraft is undergoing testing aboard Wasp. (U.S. Navy photo By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Rivard/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2011) An F-35B Lightning II is secured in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). (U.S. Navy photo By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Rivard/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2011) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Kristopher Smith gives the thumbs up for pilot Lt. Col. Fred Schenk to lift an F-35B Lightning II off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).(U.S. Navy photo By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Rivard/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2011) An aviation boatswain's mate directs an F-35B Lightning II after it completes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin K. Thomas/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 2nd Class Randy Horomicho, from Wagner, S.D., performs maintenance on the optical fire detector of an F/A 18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The optical fire detector alerts the pilot in case of fires in or on the aircraft. George Washington is conducting a spring patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Boatswain'Äôs Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Sandip Dhesi/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 5, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Matthew Quanstrom, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40 verifies the preset functions of AN/SSQ-53F sonobuoys. VP-40 is forward-deployed to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julian R. Moorefield/Released

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 5, 2011) The guided-missile destroyers USS Dewey (DDG 105), front, and USS Pinckney (DDG 91) transit together during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2011. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Keim/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Oct. 30, 2011) The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing a scheduled six-month deployment to the western Pacific region. Bremerton departed Pearl Harbor for deployment on April 5. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 6, 2011) Sailors prepare to assist Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) in combat rubber reconnaissance crafts at the stern gate of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an amphibious integration training exercise. Germantown is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Spencer Mickler/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 6, 2011) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) operate combat rubber reconnaissance crafts during an amphibious integration training exercise with the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Spencer Mickler/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 5, 2011) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) enters San Diego Harbor enroute to Naval Base Point Loma. La Jolla is in San Diego making a namesake port visit to the township of La Jolla. Sailors are scheduled to participate in several community service events with La Jolla area a veteran's hospital. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shannon Warner/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 5, 2011) Gunner's Mate 1st Class Dominic Wayment fires a 50-caliber machine gun during a gunnery exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eddie Harrison/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 5, 2011) Aviation Machinist's Mates work together to remove engine mounts from a T700 motor from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Raptors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David Hooper/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 3, 2011) Sailors remove and fold an American flag during the MSRON-5 decommissioning ceremony. MSRON-5 was commissioned Feb. 3, 2006 to provide harbor defense and force protection against terrorist threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Feddersen/Released)

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SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 6, 2011) Fat Albert, the C-130 Hercules assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, flies over San Francisco in preparation for an air show scheduled during San Francisco Fleet Week 2011. San Francisco Fleet Week is a five-day event that highlights the equipment, technology and operational capabilities of the military's sea services and their history in the San Francisco area. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Johnson/Released)

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SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2011) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) arrives in San Francisco, signaling the beginning of San Francisco Fleet Week 2011. This year's event begins Saturday Oct. 8 with the Parade of Ships. San Francisco Fleet Week is a five-day event that highlights the equipment, technology and operational capabilities of the military's sea services and their history in the San Francisco area. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Torrey W. Lee/Released)

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Fat Albert, the C-130 Hercules assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, flies over San Francisco Bay under Sean D. Tucker from team Oracle, in preparation for an air show scheduled during San Francisco Fleet Week 2011. San Francisco Fleet Week is a five-day event that highlights the equipment, technology and operational capabilities of the military's sea services and their history in the San Francisco area. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Johnson/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2011) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 261 lands aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is conducting training exercises in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis J. Kuykendall/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2011) A Sailor refuels an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis K. Mendoza/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2011) Airman Christyl Roper performs maintenance on the propellers of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis K. Mendoza/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2011) Sailors perform final pre-flight inspections on aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Dagan Alexander/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2011) Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 practice takeoffs and landings aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during exercise Dawn Blitz. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 5, 2011) Participants in the Paralympics Military Sports Camp take play wheelchair basketball at Naval Medical Center San Diego. Fifty-two wounded, ill or injured service men and women, including Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans, are participating in the camp from Oct. 3 to 5. The three-day event introduces Paralympics sports such as archery, basketball, biathlon, cycling, rowing, sitting volleyball, strength and conditioning, swimming and track and field to service members. The U.S. Olympic Committee sponsors the camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amanda L. Kilpatrick/Released)

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SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 6, 2011) Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) "man the rails" & fire saluting batteries while arriving to participate in San Francisco Fleet Week 2011.The five-day event highlights the equipment, technology and operational capabilities of the military's sea services and their history in the San Francisco area..(U.S. Navy photos /Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2011) A Landing craft air cushioned (LCAC) departs the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are assigned to Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5 and are conducting a certification exercise as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2011) Amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) depart the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are assigned to Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5 and are conducting a certification exercise as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2011) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis K. Mendoza/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 10, 2011) An AH-1W Super Cobra assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM 265) takes off from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Terry Matlock/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2011) Seaman Samantha George stands aft lookout watch aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is the flagship for Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5 and is underway for a certification exercise preparing for the ship's upcoming maiden deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen D. Doyle II/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 9, 2011) Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters assigned to the Dragons of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 265 land on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bryan Blair/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2011) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) Maritime Raid Force prepare for an exercise on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during a training exercise. New Orleans and the 11th MEU are conducting pre-deployment work-ups as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 8, 2011) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter delivers supplies from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), not shown, to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) during a vertical replenishment as the guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) transits nearby. George Washington pulled out of her forward-operating port of Yokosuka, Japan Sept. 19 to continue her 2011 patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan Delcore/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2011) A CH-46E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the Red Dragons of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 268 lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2011) An aviation boatswain's mate (handling) directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian Morales/Released)

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