Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

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BOSTON (Oct. 21, 2011) USS Constitution fires a 17-gun salute toward the United States Coast Guard Station Sector Boston to celebrate its 214th launching day anniversary. Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat. She defended the sea lanes against threat from 1797 to 1855, much like the mission of today's Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kathryn E. Macdonald/Released)

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NORFOLK (Oct. 21, 2011) Cmdr. Dana Nelson, commanding officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) California (SSN 781), observes his shipboard handlers as they navigate the ship pierside at Naval Station Norfolk after completing weapons systems acceptance trials. The eighth ship in the Virginia class will be commissioned at Naval Station Norfolk on Oct. 29, 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Todd A. Schaffer/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 18, 2011) Navy Diver 1st Class Spencer Puett inspects the helmet of Navy Diver 1st Class Brody Kraft, assigned to Southwest Region Maintenance Center at Naval Air Station North Island, after performing scheduled maintenance on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Amanda Huntoon/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 18, 2011) Navy Diver 2nd Class Vincent Carson, assigned to Southwest Region Maintenance Center at Naval Air Station North Island, inspects a diving helmet before diving under the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The divers perform underwater scheduled maintenance activities for aircraft carriers in port. (U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Amanda Huntoon/Released)

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BLACK SEA (Oct. 20, 2011) Culinary Specialist Seaman Alex Ottusch cooks steak on the grill for "Surf and Turf" dinner aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58). Philippine Sea is on a scheduled deployment in the Black Sea and serves to promote peace and security in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary Prill/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 19, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches off the flight deck of 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 Anthony W. Johnson/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 20, 2011) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st ME) fire their rifles during a live- fire exercise on the flight deck of the forward deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 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 3rd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 18, 2011) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jeffrey Rashley signals to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 as it departs the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57). Mitscher is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven B. King/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2011) Aviation boatswain's mates track and record all oncoming fuel during a replenishment at sea 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 GULF (Oct. 20, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Melissa Madrid performs maintenance on a bomb rack 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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LEMOORE, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Evan Bradbury, crew chief for the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, runs to his mark at the beginning of the demonstration at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore Central Valley Air Show. The Blue Angels performed at NAS Lemoore as part of the 2011 show season and in celebration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jen Blake/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 19, 2011) Electrician's Mate Fireman Julio C. Diaz replaces windshield wipers outside the pilothouse 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 3rd Class Billy Ho/Released)

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WASHINGTON (Oct. 26, 2011) The official logo of the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) USS California (SSN 781). (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Ken Henley/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 25, 2011) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) man replenishment stations during a replenishment at sea. Wayne E. Meyer is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Keim/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2011) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class N'gai Fentress signals to hold the stern gate in position as Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) launch a combat rubber raiding craft from the stern gate of the 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 region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Spencer Mickler/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 25, 2011) Seaman Jose Cortez signals an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Raptors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 during a vertical replenishment aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Keim/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 25, 2011) Sailors perform maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 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 Will Tyndall/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 25, 2011) Armed Forces of the Philippines navy Lt. j.g. Edgardo Sargento Jr., loads rounds into an M240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown 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 Spencer Mickler/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 25, 2011) Quartermaster 3rd Class Ricky Rodriugez fires an M240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard 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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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 25, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman David Worrell collects a hold-back bar after launching aircraft 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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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Oct. 25, 2011) Musician 1st Class Chris Sams of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band, Orient Express, performs for students during a master class at Wat Koh High School. The band is visiting Cambodia as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 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 Musician 3rd Class Joshua Haney/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 24, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class Jasper Cruz, from Los Angeles, removes panels on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 24, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Adam Insley maneuvers 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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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Reid Osborne, from Chesapeake, Va., signals the pilot of an F/A-18E Super Hornet to taxi his aircraft forward on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is conducting a patrol in the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Sandip K. Dhesi/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is conducting routine training in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Alexander Tidd/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 19, 2011) Operation's Specialist 3rd Class Corneilous Wheaton stands watch as a phonetalker aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) during a replenishment at sea. Arleigh Burke is continuing independent deployer certifications after completing Exercise Joint Warrior 2011-2. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 21, 2011) Sailors assigned to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 1 maneuver patrol boats during a final evaluation problem. RIVRON 1 participated in the two-week field exercise that tested Sailors in a variety of scenarios and qualified the squadron for deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Engineman 3rd Class Jason Howard/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 23, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Larry D. Dunkle mops the deck 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 conducting maritime security operations and support missions 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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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 24, 2011) Cmdr. George Kessler, executive officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), is reunited with his wife and quadruplets after Spruance arrived at its new homeport. Spruance is the Navy's newest destroyer, commissioned Oct. 1 in Key West, Fla. (U.S. Navy photo by David Hostetler/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 30, 2011) Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Stephanie L. Tschida hangs Halloween decorations 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 conducting maritime security operations and support missions 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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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Airman Jessica Matos, from Scotia, N.Y., logs aircraft refueling in flight deck control 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 Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2011) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Joel D. McPherson participates in security training aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103). Truxtun 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 Tony D. Curtis/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 28, 2011) Quartermaster Seaman Christopher Taylor prepares to load ammunition into an M240 machine gun during a gunnery exercise aboard guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64). Gettysburg 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 Betsy Knapper/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 26, 2011) Sailors enter a smoke filled compartment during a damage control drill aboard the forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is participating in Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eva-Marie Ramsaran/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2011) Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 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 2nd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Edward Martinez, from Hesperia, Calif., prepares to chock and chain an EA-6B Prowler from the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 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 SEA (Oct. 28, 2011) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Ben Thomas, from Sandy Creek, N.Y., fires an M-240 machine gun during qualifications 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 2nd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 27, 2011) Sailors use a pennant to secure cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) 8 during a vertical replenishment 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 SEA (Oct. 30, 2011) An EA-6B Prowler from the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 launches from 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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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 25, 2011) Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 conduct a unit-level sortie in Virginia Beach to test the readiness of the LCAC fleet. The 16-LCAC formation brought the total number of deployed LCACs up to 25, the most ever for ACU-4. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brandon Keck/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 27, 2011) Cpl. Todd Green, left, and Pfc. Kevin Adams attach pallet rigs to an SA-330J Puma helicopter abord the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a replenishment at sea. Essex, is participating in an amphibious landing exercise with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Terry Matlock/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 25, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Mark Anthony R. Padrigo, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), gives the signals as an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 takes off from the flight deck. Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in an amphibious landing exercise with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 27, 2011) Seaman Jesse Witt, from Tampa, Fla., observes the rigging of equipment to be sent via sliding padeye to the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kathleen O'Keefe/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 27, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Mary Jane Crews runs to collect a hold-back bar as an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 launches from 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. 27, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Adam Fitzgerald gives the thumbs up to proceed with the launch of an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 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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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 25, 2011) Flight deck personnel assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) reposition AV-8B Harrier aircraft assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

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SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2011) A Sailor crosses the flight deck in front of two Marine Corps CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter as the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) moves through heavy fog south of San Francisco. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2011) An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron (VMM) 261 sits in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is participating in an integrated training exercise with Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8 and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Heather M. Paape/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2011) Amphibious assault vehicles from Marine Battalion Landing Team 12 (BLT 12) transit to the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during amphibious assault vehicle training operations. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group 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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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 26, 2011) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Olamide Osude carries a turn screen across the flight deck 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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