Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2011) Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 launch from 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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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2011) Sailors tow an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian Morales/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 9, 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 launches from 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 2nd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 9, 2011) Sailors prepare an E2-C Hawkeye assigned to the Golden Hawks of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 for launch aboard the Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 8, 2011) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West is served chow by Chief Culinary Specialist Quincy Lawson aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). West and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert spent the day touring spaces, meeting Sailors and observing shipboard operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2011) Sailors perform post-flight maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 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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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2011) Sailors prepare the flight deck and aircraft for flight operations 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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KHOST PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Oct. 1, 2011) US Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Roberto Alberto, assigned to National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, and deployed supporting Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Khost, cleans a child's head wound during an Afghan-led medical screening at a Khost City orphanage. More than 120 orphans were seen by Afghan and PRT medical teams. PRT Khost is a Navy-led team of more than 85 Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen and civilians assisting the Khost provincial government. (U.S. photo by Senior Airman Sandra Welch/Released)

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KHOST PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Oct. 1, 2011) US Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Roberto Alberto, assigned to National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, and deployed supporting Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Khost, examines a child during an Afghan-led medical screening at a Khost City orphanage. (U.S. photo by Senior Airman Sandra Welch/Released)

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U.S. SOUTHERN COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 10, 2011) A Sailor climbs down to a river patrol boat from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51). Oak Hill is participating in Southern Partnership Station, an annual deployment of U.S. military training teams to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Thomas Childs/Released)

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U.S. SOUTHERN COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 10, 2011) A river patrol boat transits alongside the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), not shown. Oak Hill is participating in Southern Partnership Station, an annual deployment of U.S. military training teams to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Thomas Childs/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 9, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Amour Nixon and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Daniel Rendon, both assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, seat a hoisting cable onto an inert AGM-65F Maverick missile before a weapon loading. 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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WASHINGTON (Oct. 15, 2011) The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Band performs during the 236th Navy Birthday Concert, "Out of the Blue..." at Constitution Hall. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shannon E. Renfroe/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 13, 2011) Master Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Sylvester Campbell and Culinary Specialist 1st Class Joanna Davis put the finishing touches on a cake celebrating the Navy's 236th birthday aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is for the tailored ship's training availability and final evaluation period, a critical segment of the ship's workup cycle. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia Casper/Released)

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MANGILAO, Guam (Oct. 13, 2011) Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) tell students from Henry B. Price Elementary School about the importance of being drug-free during Guam's Red Ribbon Month. Frank Cable conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Claire Farin/Released)

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KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (Oct. 12, 2011) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Eme Praska clears dirt and debris during a Habitat For Humanity community service project in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) volunteered for the house-building project to support the U.S. Navy theater cooperation and good will mission in the region. Emory S. Land is on extended deployment supporting submarine and surface ship maintenance in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Williamson/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 12, 2011) Ship's Serviceman Seaman Kimberly Fleming, from New York, trains with the color guard aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) before pulling into Singapore. George Washington is conducting a patrol in the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)

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U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 12, 2011) Seaman Jillian Brennan, from Boston, speaks into a sound-powered phone on the navigation bridge aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is conducting a spring patrol in the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Pittman/Released)

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Oct. 11, 2011) Rear Adm. Elaine C. Wagner, left, commander of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth; Terrie Suit, Virginia Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security; Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell; Maureen McDonnell; and Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr., commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command arrive at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth to celebrate the U.S. Navy's 236th birthday. McDonnell, a former U.S. Army medical officer, addressed a gathering of civic leaders, senior Naval officers and medical center staff. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Phil Beaufort/Released)

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She recieved a Navy EXW pin..impressive!

CAMP LEMMONIER, Djibouti (Sept. 28 2011) U.S. Air Force Sr. Airman Grace Enriquez, a communications specialist assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), received the Navy Expeditionary Warfare (EXW) pin at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti. The Expeditionary Warfare device, introduced in 2006, is a decoration that awards service members for proficiency in camp expeditionary fundamentals, combat tactics and core Navy knowledge. Enriquez is the first Air Force junior enlisted member of CJTF-HOA to earn the EXW pin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Johnson/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2011) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Jenn Reeder, from Solvang, Calif., stands watch on the fantail 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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GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 4, 2011) Seaman Recruit Lisanne King, from Spearfish, S.D., mans a sound-powered telephone on the bridge of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188). Whidbey Island is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachael L. Leslie/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 4, 2011) Lt. j.g. Martha Rowe, officer of the deck, observes the ship's progress from the bridge wing of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) as the ship transits near the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) during an underway replenishment. Whidbey Island is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachael L. Leslie/Released)

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SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2011) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Taneisha Swan stands lookout watch on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the ship departs San Francisco. Carl Vinson was anchored in San Francisco to participate Fleet Week festivities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rosa A. Arzola/Released)

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The professionalism of the USN is something the PLAN should emulate. The safety culture aboard is exemplary.

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CardSharp said:

The professionalism of the USN is something the PLAN should emulate. The safety culture aboard is exemplary.

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Exactly...

ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 17, 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 launches from the 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 2nd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 17, 2011) Sailors move inret ordnance on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is underway in the Atlantic Ocean for the Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Period (TSTA/FEP), a critical segment of the ship's workup cycle. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Parde/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct 15, 2011) BF-02, front, and BF-04, two Marine Corps variants of the F-35B Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter, are secured on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during sea trials. The F-35B is capable of short takeoffs and vertical landings for use on amphibious ships or expeditionary airfields to provide air power to the Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct 15, 2011) BF-04, front, a Marine Corps variant of the F-35B Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter, maneuvers after a vertical landing as BF-02 approaches the flight deck for landing on the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The F-35B is capable of short takeoffs and vertical landings for use on amphibious ships or expeditionary airfields to provide air power to the Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Navy photo By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2011) Spectators, including Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus observe an F-35B Lightning II land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHA 1). SECNAV along with the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos embarked aboard Wasp to get a first hand look at the Marine Corps Joint Strike Force variant of the Joint Strike Fighter during sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sam Shavers/Released)

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SINGAPORE (Oct. 15, 2011) Senior Chief Intelligence Specialist Shannon Shropshire and Capt. Carrie Hasbrouck talk with students from the Singapore Management University during a tour aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) after participating in a women's forum. George Washington is conducting a scheduled patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 15, 2011) An SH-60 helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the forward deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85). This evolution was part of Pacific Eagle, a bilateral exercise with the Russian Federation navy. McCampbell is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Corey Hensley/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 15, 2011) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) sends over its fuel lines to the forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a replenishment at sea. Essex is conducting operations in the western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Linda S. Swearingen/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 15, 2011) An SA-330J Puma helicopter delivers supplies to the flight deck of the forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Linda S. Swearingen/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 12, 2011) Search and rescue swimmer Fireman Walter May recovers Oscar, a man overboard rescue mannequin, and signals to be lifted from the water during a man overboard drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91). Pinckney is deployed and operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eddie Harrison/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 12, 2011) Search and rescue swimmer Seaman Skylar Shirley is lifted from the water after recovering Oscar, a man overboard rescue mannequin, during a man overboard drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91). Pinckney is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eddie Harrison/Released)

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NORTH MINCH (Oct. 10, 2011) A Royal Navy HM MK 1 Merlin helicopter picks up a Royal Marine with a winch from the flight deck of guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51). Arleigh Burke is deployed participating in Exercise Joint Warrior 2011-2, which serves as a certifying event for ships deploying with coalition forces in future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 6, 2011) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2 rappel from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 during a training exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64). HSC-9 and Gettysburg are 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 Betsy Knapper/Released)

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Even from the pics one can feel that PLAN still have alot of catch ups to do to be at the same proficiency and confidence of the USN.

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The PLA (and China for that matter) has been a traditional land power, whether it can transform itself or needs to transform itself into a naval power is still yet to be seen.

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Thanks for the comments guys.

One thing I'd like to see from the PLAN is some real photos of sailors going about their daily tsk. Presently all we get from the PLA in general are staged photos.

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 18, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airmen Lee Venable, left, from Clarkville, Va., and Ryan Waldron, from Beaver, Ore., perform maintenance on a tailhook actuator on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA)192 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 3rd Class Will Tyndall/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 19, 2011) Seaman Recruit Megan Barr assigned to the forward deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), looks for surface contacts. Fitzgerald is one of seven destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Corey Hensley/Released)

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When I was on the JFK nearly 40 years ago we had the same type of conveyors..

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 18, 2011) Electrician's Mate Fireman Samuel D. Jenkins, right, communicates to storeroom personnel while Hull Technician 3rd Class John W. Semon loads a conveyor aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility on its first operational deployment as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian Read Castillo/Released)

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EVERETT, Wash. (Oct. 18, 2011) Deck department Sailors secure a line aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as the ship moors in its homeport of Everett, Wash. Abraham Lincoln is returning to Everett for the last time before a change of homeport deployment in December that will relocate her to Newport News, Va. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jerine Lee/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2011) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Recruit Rufus Pickens and Seaman Myles Stratton release the wildcat brake, allowing the starboard anchor chain pay out from amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) as the ship anchors off North Carolina to conduct amphibious training operations with the 2nd Marine Division from Camp Lejeune, N.C. Ponce is on the first leg of it's final round of training operations and port of calls prior to be decommissioning in 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)

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TURBO, Colombia (Oct. 10, 2011) Marines assigned to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, Ground Combat Element, check their gear during a break in training. Marines are participating in an Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station subject matter expert exchange mission. The Marines are embarked aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), which is participating in Southern Partnership Station, an annual deployment of U.S. military training teams to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Juancarlos Paz/Released)

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TURBO, COLOMBIA (Oct. 14, 2011) A Navy riverine patrol boat conducts amphibious assault exercise with the 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, Alpha Company, 2nd platoon, in support of Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 subject matter expert exchange mission.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Juancarlos Paz/Released)

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FT. HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2011) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 40, defend their camp in a simulated firefight as part of their final evaluation during a training exercise at Forth Hunter Liggett, Calif. NMCB 40 is currently participating in its final field training exercise and evaluation before their upcoming U.S. Pacific Command deployment in November. The battalion is scheduled for decommission at the conclusion of deployment in Sept. 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael B. Watkins/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 17, 2011) Two F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 fly over the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) to show support for the upcoming Army/Navy football game. 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 2nd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 17, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Adam Fitzgerald gives a thumbs up before performing a final check on an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 aboard the 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 SEA (Oct. 17, 2011) Aircraft prepare to launch aboard the 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 2nd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 17, 2011) Two F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 fly over the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) to show support for the upcoming Army/Navy football game. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lex T. Wenberg/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 16, 2011) Aviation boatswain's mates recover after launching an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Golden Hawks of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 16, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Michael Nicholas directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 16, 2011) Aviation boatswain's mates prepare for flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 14, 2011) Sailors prepare to lower the national ensign as the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) gets underway. Ronald Reagan is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nolan Kahn/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2011) An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexander Tidd/Released)

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NEWPORT, R.I. (Oct. 17, 2011) The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) transits Narragansett Bay en route to participate in the 20th International Seapower Symposium at the U.S. Naval War College. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Jason Salata/Released)

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Hey popeye what's your opinion of the USS Independence?