Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 22, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Matthew Fulks, left, verifies the weight of an aircraft as Sailors direct it onto a catapult 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 Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 22, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Robert Isaacs sands corrosion on an EA-6B Prowler from the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 in the hangar bay 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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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 21, 2011) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 268 Reinforced, transfers cargo from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) to the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during a replenishment at sea. New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSC) 12 embarked aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) wait for an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of responsibility to promote maritime security, regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan P. Idle/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 22, 2011) Sailors stand watch on the flight deck as an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 launches off the flight deck of 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 GULF (Dec. 22, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Morgan Angle stands by with tie down chains on the flight deck of 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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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2011) An E/A-6B Prowler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Dean M. Cates/Released)

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HONG KONG (Dec. 27, 2011) Sailors transit the flight deck as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) arrives in Hong Kong. The Carl Vinson Strike Group is in Hong Kong for a port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 26, 2011) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) pulls alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) for a refueling at sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released)

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NORFOLK (Dec. 25, 2011) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Susan Graham serves ham to Culinary Specialist 1st Class Carrol Williams during a Christmas dinner held aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) for the ship's crew and family members. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 25, 2011) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Nazierah Dowell and Electronics Technician 3rd Class Bryan McGee toast over Christmas dinner on the mess decks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2011) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 approaches the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations (AOO) as part of a deployment to the western Pacific and Indian Oceans in support of coalition efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet AOO. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian Morales/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Dec. 23, 2011) Lt. j.g. Cosmas Samaritis is greeted with a kiss from his wife as he disembarks the Virginia-class submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) when it returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing its maiden six-month deployment to the western Pacific region. Texas is the second Virginia-class attack submarine constructed and the first submarine to be named after the Lone Star State. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2011) Waves break over the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) as the ship receives fuel from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a refueling at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Dean M. Cates/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 23, 2011) Interior Communications Electrician Fireman Michael Liermann ascends an access trunk after completing maintenance on the 46MC announcing system in a weapons magazine aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PORT AL-SHUAIBAH, Kuwait (Dec. 10, 2011) Chief Master-at-Arms Cris Miller, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, conducts anti-terrorism/force protection dives from a pier. Task Group 56.1 provides mine countermeasure, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage-diving, counter-terrorism, and force protection for the U.S. 5th Fleet are of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Kathryn Whittenberger/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 23, 2011) Aviation boatswain's mate handlers sprint to unchain an SA-330J Puma helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) during a vertical replenishment at sea with the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the command ship of Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting 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 3rd Class James Turner/Released)

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AFGHANISTAN (Dec. 14, 2011) Sgt. Cody Palfreyman, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, and a native of West Valley, Utah, guides a bulldozer as it moves the berm surrounding a guard post at Firebase Saenz, Helmand province. Firebase Saenz is the first of several patrol bases being demilitarized by the Marines of 9th ESB throughout the month of December. (US Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryan Nygaard/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 29, 2011) Logistics Specialist Seaman Rashiei Henry collects a fuel sample from an F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 on the flight deck of 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 29, 2011) Seaman Jenn Reeder mans a sound-powered telephone 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 Will Tyndall/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2011) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) secure a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 268 Reinforced, to the flight deck. Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are on deployment conducting operations in the U.S. 7th fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Behnke/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 30, 2011) A landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 returns to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) carrying vehicles from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU). The 11th MEU is deployed aboard Makin Island conducting a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claudia M. Palacios/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 15, 2011) 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). 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 29, 2011) Seaman Seth Coulter dons protective gear before a replenishment at sea 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 14, 2011) Marines embark a CH-46E Sea Stallion helicopter, assigned to the Red Dragons of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 268 Reinforced, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is on its maiden deployment conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of the Navy's Maritime Strategy. Makin Island is the Navy's newest amphibious assault ship and the only U.S. Navy ship with a hybrid electric propulsion system. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 28, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Ronald Lewis, from Sealy, Texas, stores a fuel pod on the overhead of the hangar bay 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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INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2011) A Sailor fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 28, 2011) Electronics Technician 1st Class James Kyne, a visit, board, search, and seizure team member aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), leads a team of Sailors and U.S. Coast Guardsmen around the weather decks during a training exercise. Dewey is deployed to the U.S. 5th 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 (Dec. 28, 2011) An E-2C Hawkeye from the Sun Kings of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations (AOO) as part of a deployment to the western Pacific and Indian Oceans en route to support coalition efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet AOO. (U.S. Navy photo Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Karolina A. Martinez/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 28, 2011) A Sailor assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 performs preflight diagnostic checks inside an EA-6B Prowler on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations (AOO) as part of a deployment to the western Pacific and Indian Oceans en route to support coalition efforts in the 5th Fleet AOO. (U.S. Navy photo Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Karolina A. Martinez/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 3, 2012) F/A-18 Hornets enter the pattern to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman George M. Bell/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 3, 2012) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Johnny-Ryan Jansen, assigned to weapons department aboard the Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a crew-served weapons fire exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Stevens/Released)

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PUERTO QUETZAL, Guatemala (Jan. 3, 2012) High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift is pierside in Puerto Quetzal. Swift is supporting Southern Partnership Station 2012, an annual deployment of U.S naval assets in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jennifer Grier/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 3, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Ashawn Robertson walks catapult four checking for any foreign object damage prior to flight operations on the flight deck of 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 3, 2012) An EA-6B Prowler from the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 lands on the flight deck of 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 (Jan. 3, 2012) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Samantha Phillips collects fuel samples from an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 on the flight deck of 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 (Jan. 3, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Miguel Bahena removes a catapult seal from catapult one on the flight deck of 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 (Jan. 3, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Manolito Recto and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Recruit Martin Marentette standby for the launching of an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 on the flight deck of 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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INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2011) Sailors load a Mk 38 Mod 2 25mm machine gun system aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are on deployment conducting operations as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Behnke/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2011) A Mk 38 MOD 2 25mm machine gun system aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) ejects casings during a live-fire exercise aboard the ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Behnke/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 2, 2012) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Samantha Baughman puts rivets into testing material aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lex T. Wenberg/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 2, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 flies over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 2, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) maneuver behind the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 2, 2012) An MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 passes the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) while delivering supplies to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a vertical replenishment at sea the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 30, 2011) A CH-46E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the Red Dragons of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 268 Reinforced prepares to take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during night flight operations. Makin Island is on its first operational deployment conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of the Navy's Maritime Strategy. Makin Island is the Navy's newest amphibious assault ship and the only U.S. Navy ship with a hybrid electric propulsion system. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 3, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman George M. Bell /Released)

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U.S. sailors conduct a hot refueling of a AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter during night flight operations aboard the USS Makin Island in the Indian Ocean, Dec. 30, 2011. The sailors are aviation boatswain’s mates, and the Cobra crew is assigned to the Red Dragons of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 Reinforced. Makin Island is on its maiden deployment and conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alan Gragg

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 5, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) responds to a distress call from the master of the Iranian-flagged fishing dhow Al Molai, who claimed he was being held captive by pirates. Kidd's visit, board, search and seizure team, boarded and detained 15 suspected pirates, who were reportedly holding the 13-member Iranian crew hostage for the last several weeks. Kidd is conducting counter-piracy and maritime security operations while deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 5, 2012) A Sailor aboard a safety boat observes a visit, board, search and seizure team, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100), board the Iranian-flagged fishing dhow Al Molai. Kidd's visit, board, search and seizure team detained 15 suspected pirates, who were holding a 13-member Iranian crew hostage for the last two months, according to the members of the crew. Kidd is conducting counter-piracy and maritime security operations while deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 5, 2012) A U.S. Navy SH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter provides support to a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team in a 7-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100). The VBSS team boarded the Iranian-flagged fishing dhow Al Molai after the dhow's master claimed he was being held captive by pirates. Kidd's VBSS team detained 15 suspected pirates who were reportedly holding a 13-member Iranian crew hostage for the last several weeks. Kidd is conducting counter-piracy and maritime security operations while deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 6, 2012) A Sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd's (DDG 100) visit, board, search and seizure team greets a crew member of the Iranian-flagged fishing dhow Al Molai. Kidd's visit, board, search and seizure team detained 15 suspected pirates, who were holding a 13-member Iranian crew hostage for several weeks, according to the members of the crew. Kidd is conducting counter-piracy and maritime security operations while deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo/Released) )

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GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 1, 2012) Medical personnel and members of the visit, board, search and seizure team assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) return from the cargo vessel Motor Vessel Pucon after providing medical assistance to an injured civilian. Pinckney is assigned to Combined Task Force 151, a multinational, mission-based task force working under Combined Maritime Forces, to conduct counter-piracy operations in the Southern Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Somali Basin, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eddie Harrison/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2012) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Jared Olah, a hose team leader assigned to the ship's flying squad, looks through the Navy firefighting thermal imager to locate simulated hot spots during a drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dean M. Cates/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 05, 2012) Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Scammell, assigned to the engineering department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), reviews electrical schematics while troubleshooting an air conditioning power plant. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 5, 2012) Logistics Specialist Seaman Tyler Thibault carries a hook across the flight deck during vertical replenishment 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 5, 2012) Sailors clean the canopy 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). 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 5, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) is underway alongside the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a vertical replenishment. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2012) Landing Signal Officer Lt. John Harrington, assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, makes sure the deck is ready as he guides pilots to safe recoveries aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2011) Cryptologic Techinician (Maintenance) 1st Class Angela Grimes, left, Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) Seaman Brett Lewis-Meneses, and Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) Seaman Apprentice Caitlyn Ealy, all assigned to the intel department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), troubleshoot ship's signal exploitation equipment using a voltmeter in the ship's signal exploitation space. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 4, 2012) Airman Elaina Ketola observes flight operations on the flight deck of 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Tiffany Romero speaks to another Sailor assigned to the air department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), as she prepares the bow catapults to launch aircraft from the center catapult control station. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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SIGONELLA, Sicily (Dec. 28, 2011) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Sarah Rutledge, assigned to the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, inspects propeller number four for damage as part of a daily inspection. VP-47 is deployed supporting U.S. 6th Fleet operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stacy D. Laseter/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 4, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Carlaldrin Milana signals for a fixed wing aircraft to move forward on the flight deck of 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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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 5, 2012) A Sailor cleans an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of a deployment to the western Pacific and Indian Oceans en route to support coalition efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Karolina A. Martinez/Released)

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POLARIS POINT, Guam (Jan. 3, 2012) Line handlers aboard the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) prepare to moor alongside the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40). 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 Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Chris Salisbury/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Jan. 6, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) departs its homeport of Naval Base Coronado on its way to Naval Base Kitsap for a scheduled docked planned incremental availability maintenance. Ronald Reagan will be homeported in Bremerton, Wash. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ruben Reed/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) pulls away for the pier at its homeport of Naval Station Norfolk. Kearsarge is underway in preparation for crew certifications and future amphibious operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Corbin Shea/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 8, 2012) A close in weapons system aboard the amphibious assault ship Kearsarge (LHD 3) conducts a test fire. Kearsarge is conducting crew certifications in preparation for future amphibious operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Corbin Shea/Released)

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GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 6, 2012) Cmdr. Dana Nelson, commanding officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781), observes his shipboard handlers as they navigate the submarine pierside at its new homeport location of Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, Conn. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 8, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 commences its approach toward the flight deck of 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 8, 2012) Sailors install an arresting gear cable on the flight deck 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 6, 2012) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class Sarah Stone, from Somis, Calif., reads the instructions for installing a fire bottle into 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). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 07, 2012) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jay Jordan, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, performs a startup check on an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 07, 2012) Sailors stand crash and salvage watch on the bow as two fixed wing aircraft launch off the flight deck of 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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RAYONG, Thailand (Jan. 7, 2012) Senior Chief Navy Counselor Paul Tyquiengco, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), delivers stuffed animals to children during a community service project at Camillian Social Center for children and adults living with HIV and AIDS. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Barry A. Riley/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Jan. 9, 2012) Vehicles of Sailors are stored in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during its homeport change to Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton WA, for a scheduled dock planned incremental availability maintenance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Shawn J. Stewart/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2012) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1654, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 2, enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is conducting crew certifications in preparation for future amphibious operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

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STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. (Jan. 9, 2012) International military students from various partner nations participate in the first swim test of 2012 at the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School. Students from 13 countries are training at the school to learn small craft operations in riverine and littoral environments. (U.S. Navy photo by Darian Wilson/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 07, 2012) Aviation Electrician's Technician 3rd Class Adrian Vigil, Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Torian Taylor and Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Paul Clark, all assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, perform a weapons release check on an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a deployment to the Western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released)

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SEAL BEACH, Calif. (Jan 9, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) is pierside at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach to conduct ordnance operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Eli J. Medellin/Released)

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