Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 22, 2012) Ensign Breanne Bonacci looks through a pelorus to check the bearing of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) as it approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188), not shown, during a replenishment at sea. New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island 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 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 20, 2012) Ensign Jessica Alabata takes a wind reading from the bridge wing of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the Red Dragons of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced) retrieves cargo from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 22, 2012) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188) during a replenishment at sea. New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island 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 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2012) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29) disembark the ship for the last time during the ship's decommissioning ceremony at Naval Station Mayport. The ship was decommissioned after thirty years of service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Salt Cebe/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2012) Members of the Commander, Navy Region Southeast color guard presents colors during a decommissioning ceremony for the guided-missile frigate USS Boone (FFG 28) at Naval Station Mayport. Boone, named in honor of Vice Adm. Joel Thompson Boone, has been in service with the U.S. Navy since May 1982. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Damian Berg/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 26, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua E. Walters/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2012) Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) wait their turn to fire their weapons during a live-fire exercise. The training maintains qualifications required for deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob D. Wiley/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, flown by Cmdr. Craig Sicola, forms up after an aerial refueling during a mission flown from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Feb. 24, 2012) Capt. Kathryn A. Donovan, commodore of the 22nd Naval Construction Regiment, awards a commodore's coin to Equipment Operator 1st Class Joseph R. Dietz, from Waukegan, Ill., assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, for his performance as transportation supervisor & contracting officer representative during the Battalion Equipment Evaluation Program portion of the Camp Krutke turnover from NMCB-4. Donovan was visiting NMCB-11 at Camp Krutke, Camp Leatherneck. NMCB-11 is homeported in Gulfport, Miss., and is deployed to Afghanistan to conduct general, mobility, survivability engineering operations, defensive operations, Afghan National Army partnering and detachment of units in combined/joint operations area - Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan Carmichael/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) From top; an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, flown by Lt. Cmdr. Warren Tomlinson and Lt. j.g. Josh Raymond, an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to VFA-81 flown by Lt. Daniel Solfelt, an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to VFA-113, flown by Cmdr. Craig Sicola, and an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to VFA-25 flown by Lt. Taylor Hesse, fly over the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones during a mission flown from 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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NORFOLK (Feb. 26, 2012) Family members of Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) watch as McFaul pulls away from the pier at Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment to conduct counter-piracy operations in the Arabian Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Samantha Thorpe/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 27, 2012) Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as the ship pulls into San Diego. John C. Stennis is returning to homeport in Bremerton, Wash., after completing a seven-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 27, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) arrives to its homeport at Naval Base San Diego. Dewey is a part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and is returning from a seven-month deployment in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jasmine Sheard/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 27, 2012) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) share the first kiss with their loved ones after returning from deployment. John C. Stennis arrived at Naval Air Station Coronado after a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility and is continuing to its homeport in Bremerton, Wash. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charlotte C. Oliver/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 27, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Oscar Auten and Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Gricell Cordero pose with the new cars they won during bingo games on 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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LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Feb 23, 2012) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) play with Thai children while participating in a community service project during a port visit to Thailand. Germantown, with embarked elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), is underway after participating in exercise Cobra Gold 2012, an annual Thai-U.S. co-sponsored joint and multinational exercise designed to advance security throughout the Asia-Pacific region and enhance interoperability with participating nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Raul Moreno Jr./Released)

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2012) A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket blasts off from Space Launch Complex-41 with the U.S. Navy Mobile User Objective System-1 (MUOS-1) satellite. The nearly 15,000 pounds satellite is the heaviest satellite launched to date by an Atlas launch vehicle. MUOS-1, built by Lockheed Martin, is a next-generation narrowband tactical satellite communications system designed to significantly improve ground communications for U.S. forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Pat Corkery, courtesy United Launch Alliance/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 24, 2012) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Brent Dodd holds his wife before he boards the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102). Sampson is departing for a scheduled six-month, independent deployment to the western Pacific region and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Derek Stroop/Released)

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BANGOR, Wash. (Feb. 23, 2012) Sailors from the Gold Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) haul in mooring lines as Louisiana returns to homeport at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ed Early/Released)

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EL CENTRO, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2012) Members of the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform a line-abreast loop maneuver over Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., during a practice flight. The Blue Angels start the 2012 show season at the Naval Air Facility El Centro Air Show March 10. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachel McMarr/Released)

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LAGOS, Nigeria (Feb. 26, 2012) Seaman James Aguilar heaves a mooring line as the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) arrives in Lagos for a port visit supporting Africa Partnership Station 2012. Africa Partnership Station is an international security cooperation initiative facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Felicito Rustique/Released)

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CAMP RODRIGUEZ, Republic of Korea (March 1, 2012) Marines assigned to Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) Pacific, 2nd Company, 2nd Platoon, practice tactical movement drills on a empty house. More than 50 Marines assigned to 2nd Platoon are training at the Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex as part of FAST Exercise 2012 to further sustain and improve weapons marksmanship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Norman/Released)

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U.S. 7th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Mar. 1, 2012) Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) recover at the stern gate of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) after a night exercise in combat rubber raiding craft. Tortuga, part of The Essex Amphibious Readiness Group, is underway on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Crosby/Released)

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Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 29, 2012) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Mackenzie P. Adams/Released)

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Vice Adm. Allen G. Myers talks with members of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron.

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EL CENTRO, Calif. (Feb. 29, 2012) Vice Adm. Allen G. Myers, commander of U.S. Naval Air Forces (CNAF), looks down the flight line prior to flying in a practice flight demonstration over Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro, Calif., with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, CNAF makes an annual visit to NAF El Cento, Calif., where the Blue Angels spend each winter preparing for the upcoming show season. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Johnson/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 28, 2012) The Blue Ridge-class command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives at Marathi NATO Pier facility for a routine port visit. Mount Whitney is conducting theater and maritime security operations as the flagship of the U.S. 6th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chelsy Alamina/Released)

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Panama City, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2012) The research and development vessel R/V Sea Fighter (FSF-1), an advanced technology demonstrator operated by the Office of Naval Research, returns to its homeport of Panama City, Fla., after four months in the Mobile, Ala., shipyard. Sea Fighter is used to evaluate the hydrodynamic performance, structural behavior, mission flexibility, and propulsion system efficiency of high-speed vessels at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.Jacqui Barker/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 25, 2012) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Michael Ringleman, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey's (DDG 97) visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team, waits to conduct a VBSS demonstration. Halsey is the flagship for Combined Task Force 151, a multinational, mission-based task force working under Combined Maritime Forces, to conduct counter-piracy operations on Southern Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Somali Basin, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Krishna M. Jackson/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 28, 2012) Logistics Specialist Seaman Leonard Wong carries supplies aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52). Bunker Hill is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security operation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (Feb. 29, 2012) The Indonesian navy tall ship KRI Dewaruci arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during a scheduled port visit while en route to the U.S. mainland. Dewaruci is participating in International Operation Sail 2012 as part of the commemoration of the War of 1812. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (Mar. 1, 2012) Rear Adm. Fernandez Ponds, left, commander of Navy Region Hawaii, shakes hands with Indonesian navy Col. Anwar Saadi near the Indonesian navy tall ship KRI Dewaruci. Dewaruci is participating in the international operation Sail 2012 as part of the commemoration of the War of 1812. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Furey/Released)

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BREMERTON, Wash. (March 2, 2012) Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as the ship pulls into Bremerton. John C. Stennis returned to homeport after completing a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. John C. Stennis flew more than 1,000 sorties supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and pilots from the ship led the final Navy aviation mission of Operation New Dawn in Iraq. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Keim/Released)

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BREMERTON, Wash. (March 2, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Airman Justin Rogers embraces his newborn child after returning from a scheduled seven-month deployment aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Sonar Technician (Submarines) Seaman Kenan O'Connor/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 2, 2012) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 3rd Class Eugene Guest, assigned to the aircraft intermediate maintenance department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), inflates a life raft in the paraloft shop. 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 Apprentice Andrew K. Haller/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 2, 2012) Sailors re-stow barricades after participating in aircraft crash drills on the flight deck 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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ARABIAN GULF (March 2, 2012) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Jonathan Chapman, temporarily assigned to the security department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), defends himself against a simulated attacker after being sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray during security academy OC spray qualifications. 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 Rosa A. Arzola/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 2, 2012) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Jenna Rainbolt, temporarily assigned to the security department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), is sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray during security academy OC spray qualifications. 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 Rosa A. Arzola/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 2, 2012) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Jonathan Prichard motivates Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Tara Smolka as she defends herself against a simulated attacker after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray during a security academy OC spray qualification on the flight deck 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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ARABIAN GULF (March 2, 2012) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Jonathan Prichard instructs Operations Specialist 3rd Class Gladys Jerezrendon, to open her eyes after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray during a security academy OC spray qualification on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rosa A. Arzola/Released)

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PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 27, 2012) A P-8A Poseidon assigned to the Bureau of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20 flies over the Chesapeake Bay. VX-20 is part of Naval Test Wing Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Greg L. Davis/Released)

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PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Feb. 02, 2012) A P-8A Poseidon assigned to the Bureau of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20 replicates the characteristics of an MK-54 torpedo. (U.S. Navy photo by Greg L. Davis/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 2, 2012) A Sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) sweeps the ramp to the hangar bay. Bonhomme Richard is en route to relieve USS Essex (LHD 2) in Sasebo, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

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DONGHAE, Republic of Korea (March 2, 2012) Capt. Daniel Grieco, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), hugs a Korean child as Blue Ridge arrives in Donghae, Republic of Korea. Blue Ridge Sailors and embarked 7th Fleet staff will interact with their Republic of Korea navy counterparts and participate in various community service events. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Steven Khor/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Mar. 1, 2012) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 drops off cargo from the Military Sealift Command Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a replenishment at sea. Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Benjamin T. Liston/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 29, 2012) Quartermaster 3rd Class Taj Hasty plays a phin, a ceremonial Thai instrument, aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71). Cape St. George is deployed as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher S. Johnson/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2012) Seaman Joshua Rios fires a M-240B machine gun during a familiarization live-fire exercise aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga, part of The Essex Amphibious Readiness Group, is underway on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Crosby/Released)

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NAVAL STATION NEWPORT, R. I. (Feb. 24, 2012) Capt. Vernon P. Kemper, incoming commanding officer of Officer Training Command, salutes Capt. Caroline Olinger, chief of staff, Naval Service Training Command, while Capt. Kenneth L. Gray, outgoing commanding officer of Officer Training Command, looks on at a change of command ceremony in the Captain Howard N. Kay Hall. Gray was relieved by Kemper and also retired from the Navy after 27 years of service. (U.S. Navy photo by Scott A. Thornbloom /Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Mar. 1, 2012) Gunner's Mate 1st Class Nicholas Stemper, assigned to the forward deployed Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), fires a Light Amplified Stimulated Emissions of Radiation (LASER) in dry dock two at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Each U.S. Navy ship with a LASER in its inventory is required to establish a LASER qualification and safety program. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Paul Kelly/Released)

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NORFOLK (Feb. 28, 2012) Sailors gather on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in preparation for a magnetic treatment (DEPERM) at Lambert Point Magnetic Treatment Facility. The DEPERM process reduces the electromagnetic signature of a ship in order to limit its exposure to undersea mine detection. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian Read Castillo/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 28, 2012) A firefighting team enters a simulated smoke-filled space during a general quarters drill aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga, part of The Essex Amphibious Readiness Group, is underway on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Crosby/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 2, 2012) A U.S. Marine CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the Tigers of Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262 lifts off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga, part of The Essex Amphibious Readiness Group, is underway on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Crosby/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 1, 2012) Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) carry a combat rubber raiding craft to the stern gate of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) during a night exercise. Tortuga, part of The Essex Amphibious Readiness Group, is underway on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Crosby/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 1, 2012) Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) deflate combat rubber raiding craft after returning from a night exercise where they deployed off the stern gate of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga, part of The Essex Amphibious Readiness Group, is underway on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Crosby/Released)

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EL CENTRO, Calif. (Mar. 3, 2012) Enlisted members of the U.S. Air Force air demonstration squadron, the Thunderbirds, and U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, watch a practice demonstration at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif. The Thunderbirds visited the Blue Angels as part of an exchange program for the two demonstration teams prior to the start of the official 2012 show season. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Rachel McMarr/Released)

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GULF OF GUINEA (Feb. 29, 2012) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Gary Morrison, left, and Quartermaster 2nd Class Derek Baker demonstrate how to search a suspect to a boarding team from the Gabon navy aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) during exercise Obangame Express 2012. Obangame Express is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Felicito Rustique/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 2, 2012) A Security Department trainee has his face washed after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray during a security academy OC spray qualification on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 12, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 conducts a captive carry flight test of an AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by Greg L. Davis/Released)

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SEA OF JAPAN (March 5, 2012) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Megan Walters, right, directs Sailors from the Warlords of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 51 move an SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) after a vertical replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mel Orr/Released)

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DONGHAE, Republic of Korea (March 5, 2012) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Jacob Fisher checks the condition of the super rapid blooming off board chaff (SRBOC) aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ship gets underway following a port visit at Donghae, Republic of Korea. While in port, Blue Ridge Sailors and the embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff interacted with the Republic of Korea navy counterparts and participated in various community service events. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Steven Khor/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 4, 2012) Master Chief Theodore Verschueren gives Marines guidance in line handling aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO-194). Bonhomme Richard is conducting operations in preparations for the upcoming hull swap with USS Essex (LHD 2). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Duke Richardson/Released)

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CARTAGENA, Colombia (March 2, 2012) Colombian sailors guide the surface supply diving stage as it is hoisted after a successful dive. Company 2-1 is supporting Navy Dive-Southern Partnership Station 2012, a multinational partnership engagement designed to increase interoperability and partner nation capacity through diving operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Keck/ Released)

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CARTAGENA, Colombia (March 1, 2012) Navy Diver 3rd Class Richard Burby, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-1, places a KM 37 dive helmet onto Colombian navy diver Jimenez Espinel Robinson. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Keck/ Released)

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CARTAGENA, Colombia (March 1, 2012) Colombian navy diver Dagoberto Campos, assigned to Buceo y Salvamento, is assisted by U.S. Navy Diver 2nd Class Kyle Weiss, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-1. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Keck/Released)

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CARTAGENA, Colombia (March 2, 2012) Navy Diver 1st Class Robert Roloff, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-1, conducts a front step water entry during a subject matter expert exchange with Colombian navy divers.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Keck/ Released)

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CARTAGENA, Colombia (March 1, 2012) Colombian navy diver Dagoberto Campos, assigned to Buceo y Salvamento, and Navy Diver 2nd Class Tyler Smith, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-1, return after a successful dive. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Keck/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 3, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Tiffany Romero and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Shandalyn Cupp, both assigned to the air department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), play bingo in their division office. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released)

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ILOILO, Republic of the Philippines (March 3, 2012) Musician 3rd Class Anthony Chiles raps to the crowd in SM City Mall. The U.S. 7th Fleet Band is visiting Iloilo as part of the U.S. Embassy's program "America In 3D," a program designed to share U.S. culture, values and services in the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Musician 2nd Class Brian Sadler/Released)

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ILOILO, Republic of the Philippines (March 3, 2012) The crowd reacts to the 7th Fleet Band in SM City Mall. The U.S. 7th Fleet Band is visiting Iloilo as part of the U.S. Embassy's program "America In 3D," a program designed to share U.S. culture, values and services in the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Musician 2nd Class Brian Sadler/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 3, 2012) Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Johnerickson Austria and Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Phi Nguyen, both assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, guide an F-404 turbofan into place while replacing the engine of an F/A-18C Hornet in the hangar bay 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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WHITE BEACH, Japan (March 2, 2012) Sailors from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) offload vehicles from the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) to reconfigure equipment after arriving at White Beach Naval Installation. Tortuga, part of The Essex Amphibious Readiness Group, is underway on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Colby Drake/Released)

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DONGHAE, Republic of Korea (March 4, 2012) Machinist's Mate 1st Class Melina Knight and Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Priscilla Gamble pose with Korean women at a senior citizen's center during a community service event. While in port, Blue Ridge Sailors and the men and women of the embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff will interact with their Republic of Korea navy counterparts and participate in various community service events. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Figueroa/Released)

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SEA OF JAPAN (March 5, 2012) Seamen Kameron Maison and Edward Kirtley hook a hoisting sling onto an SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a vertical replenishment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mel Orr/Released)

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WHITE BEACH NAVAL FACILITY, Okinawa (March 5, 2012) A landing craft air cushion approaches the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is underway during a spring patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Crosby/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 6, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) conduct a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 6, 2012) Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Cory Merritt, assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15, guides the pilots of an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter as they retrieve cargo from the deck of 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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ARABIAN SEA (March 6, 2012) Sailors perform maintenance on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Benjamin T. Liston/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (March 6, 2012) An aviation ordnanceman moves ordnance on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Benjamin T. Liston/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (March 6, 2012) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary S. Welch/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (March 6, 2012) An aviation boatswain's mate guides an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 into launch position on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary S. Welch/Released)

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SEA OF JAPAN (March 6, 2012) The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), front, and the Republic of Korea navy destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi-I (DDG 992) transit in formation while on patrol. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Steven Khor/Released)

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 6, 2012) The facial reconstruction of two Sailors whose remains were discovered inside the gun turret of the USS Monitor after it was raised from the ocean floor in 2002 are revealed during a ceremony sponsored by the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation. The ceremony is part of the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 8 and 9, 1862, when Monitor and CSS Merrimac fought in the first ironclad battle in naval history. Monitor sank off Cape Hatteras, N.C. later that year. While much has been learned about the physical characteristics of the two Sailors, their identities remain a mystery. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina K. Morrissette/Released)

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BREMERTON, Wash. (March 5, 2012) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) remove a chain stop from an anchor chain as the ship departs Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton to begin sea trials. The underway marks the first time the ship has been to sea since it began a docked planned incremental availability in December 2010. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/Released)

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BREMERTON, Wash. (March 5, 2012) Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as the ship departs Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton to begin sea trials. The underway marks the first time the ship has been to sea since it began a docked planned incremental availability in December 2010. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert Winn/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 6, 2012) An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter approaches the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway completing Afloat Training Group 1.3 basic phase training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 6, 2012) A UH-1N Huey helicopter approaches the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 6, 2012) Sailors aboard a rigid-hull inflatable boat are lowered into the sea from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge during a man overboard drill.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 6, 2012) An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

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INDIAN ISLAND, Wash. (March 6, 2012) The guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) arrives at Naval Magazine Indian Island after a 14-month forward deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ed Early/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 8, 2012) Cryptologic Technician 1st Class Cecil Greenwell, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), watches USS Essex (LHD 2) just off the coast of Okinawa. Bonhomme Richard is scheduled to replace Essex in Japan next month. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Duke Richardson/Released)

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HONOLULU (March 4, 2012) The U.S. Pacific Fleet Marching Band participates in the 18th Annual Honolulu Festival Parade. The parade is the culmination of a three-day cultural event that makes up the Honolulu Festival, which helps to promote understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. (U.S. Navy photo by Musician 2nd Class Selina Gentkowski/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 7, 2012) Command Master Chief Jeffrey Pickering, left, and Command Master Chief April D. Beldo, listen as Capt. Kent D. Whalen, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), addresses the crew during an all-hands call. Pickering relieved Beldo as Carl Vinson's command master chief during the all-hands call. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 7, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 launches from the flight deck 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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ARABIAN GULF (March 7, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 makes an arrested landing 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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ARABIAN GULF (March 7, 2012) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Akeen Malone, left, and another Sailor assigned to the line shack of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 wait to chain down aircraft on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 4, 2012) A Marine conducts maintenance on an AH-1Z Cobra helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced) on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) is deployed 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 Seaman Apprentice Ethan Tracey/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 7, 2012) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) await a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5). Kearsarge is underway completing Afloat Training Group 1.3 basic phase training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 7, 2012) Ensign Adam Barefoot, Lt. Victor Lange and Lt. Cmdr. Eric Coop stand on the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while approaching the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) for a replenishment at sea.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

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NEW YORK (March 7, 2012) Adm. Mark Ferguson, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, rings the bell to close the New York Stock Exchange. Ferguson was in New York for a panel discussion at the U.N. on women in non-traditional roles and for media availabilities as part of Navy efforts to commemorate International Women's Day and the month of March as Women's History Month. (NYSE Euronext/Valerie Caviness)

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CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (March 10, 2012) Sailors assigned to the mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) tour the forecastle of the Republic of Korea mine countermeasure ship ONG-JIN (MSH-572). Patriot arrived in Chinhae March 9, in preparation for the military exercise Foal Eagle 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devon Dow/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 4, 2012) Sailors refuel an US Army Black Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during a deck landing qualification. Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island 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 2nd Class Jason Behnke/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 4, 2012) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Victoria Contreras signals an US Army Black Hawk helicopter to land on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during a deck landing qualification. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Behnke/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 4, 2012) Seaman Ricardo Delacruz, left, Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Allison Mulligan, and Seaman Leah Stretch operate a fire hose during a fresh water wash down aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Behnke/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (March 11, 2012) Cmdr. Adrian Ragland, right, commanding officer of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46), and Chief Operations Specialist Jason House cast a wreath to the sea during the first Operation Tomodachi remembrance ceremony aboard Tortuga. The ship provided humanitarian aid and disaster relief after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck Japan March 11, 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Crosby/Released)

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BREMERTON, Wash. (March 7, 2012) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) assist in building a bridge with Parks and Recreation of Kitsap County while participating in a community service project at Anna Smith Park in Bremerton to improve child safety. The Sailors are members of Ronald Reagan's 3rd and 2nd Class Petty Officer's Associations. Ronald Reagan is homeported in Bremerton, Wash., while conducting a docked-planned incremental availability maintenance period at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy M. Black/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 9, 2012) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Eric Mitchell, from Rockport, Texas, stands watch on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is underway conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

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In this March 8, 2012 photo, sailors move supplies and equipment as they prepare for the final deployment of the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Enterprise at the Norfolk Naval Station in Norfolk, Va. The ship's storied 50-year history includes action in several wars, a prominent role in the Cuban missile crisis and serving as a spotter ship for

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NORFOLK (March 11, 2012) Sailors man the rails as the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) departs Naval Station Norfolk for its final deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Perreault & Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Martie/Released)

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NORFOLK (March 11, 2012) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) man the rails in the hangar bay while departing Naval Station Norfolk for the ship's 22nd and final deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Randy J. Savarese & Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Heath Zeigler/Released)

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