Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 2, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), left, the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Nitze (DDG 94), and USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) conduct a replenishment at sea. The ships are deployed as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alex R. Forster/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (April 2, 2012) Seaman Recruit Cody Brown heaves around a line aboard the forward-deployed 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 2nd Class Adam M. Bennett/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (April 2, 2012) A landing craft utility approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is in Japan for a hull swap with the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam M. Bennett/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 2, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) participate in an replenishment at sea. Enterprise and Supply deployed as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel J. Meshel/Released)

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SEPANGAR, Malaysia (April 3, 2012) The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) moors alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) as part of a coordinated tended mooring and theater security cooperation port visit. Louisville, homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is on a deployment to the western Pacific region while Land is on an extended deployment to Guam serving as the U.S. 7th Fleet's lead afloat fleet maintenance activity from the ship's permanent home port of Diego Garcia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 1, 2012) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Christopher Bossier prepares the 25mm machine gun to be covered aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting Afloat Training Group 1.4 basic phase training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Tyler Hurley/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 2, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Dwayne Foster, assigned to the air department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), directs an EA-6B Prowler onto a catapult for launch. 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 Seaman Dean M. Cates/Released)

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WASHINGTON (April 2, 2012) The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard parades the colors at the start of the Chief Petty Officers' 119th birthday celebration and "Year of the Chief" kick-off at the Navy Memorial. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Demetrius Kennon/Released)

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CAMP PATRIOT, Kuwait (March 29, 2012) U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Platoon 741, Operational Support Unit (EOD OSU), Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, conduct helicopter rope suspension training from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26. CTG 56.1 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 2nd Class Terrence Siren/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 18, 2012) A wave crashes onto the foc'sle of the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) while in the Arabian Gulf. Milius is on a routine deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Ens. Robert Kelly/Released)

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (March 30, 2012) Capt. Greg McWherter, commanding officer and flight leader for the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, leads a formation of F/A-18 Hornets during a looping maneuver at the Tuscaloosa Regional Air Show 2012. The Tuscaloosa Regional Air Show was the fourth show site of the squadron's 2012 season. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Johnson/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 3, 2012) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 3rd Class Patricia Bermudez repeats a message to her hose team while practicing basic damage control techniques in the hangar bay 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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ARABIAN SEA (April 3, 2012) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Kimberly Dean moves a jet engine in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua E. Walters/Released)

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HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (March 29, 2012) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 remove discarded formwork during a construction project in the Lashkar Gah district. NMCB-11 is constructing a compound for Marine advisor teams who will advise Afghan Uniformed Police and prepare them for the eventual draw-down of U.S. and allied forces in Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan Carmichael / Released)

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NAPLES, Italy (April 4, 2012) Chief Hospital Corpsmen Katie Ivey, right, Corey Anglin and David Ocheltree conduct morning colors at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy in celebration of the 119th birthday of the CPO ranks. The U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation in Washington, D.C. has designated 2012 the Year of the Chief, highlighting the history and contributions of the Navy chief petty officers. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sean Mulligan/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 4, 2012) Hospitalman Patrica Ryan cleans a Sailor's teeth in the dental office aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting Afloat Training Group 1.4 basic phase training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tamara Vaughn/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 3, 2012) Seaman Kirsten Shoener stands watch on the O-10 level 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 (April 3, 2012) Aviation ordnancemen move ordnance 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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CHAGUARAMAS COAST GUARD BASE, Trinidad and Tobago (April 3, 2012) Navy Diver 2nd Class Kyle Weiss, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-1, hooks a lift bag to an object with the help of Trinidad and Tobago divers. Company 2-1 is deployed aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grapple (T-ARS 53) in support of Navy Dive Southern Partnership Station 2012, a multinational partnership engagement designed to increase interoperability and partner nation capacity through diving operations. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kathleen A. Gorby/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 2, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) performs maneuvers off the coast of Hawaii during maritime exercise Koa Kai 12-2. Koa Kai is a semi-annual exercise in the waters around Hawaii designed to prepare independently deploying ships in multiple warfare areas and provide training in a multi-ship environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 3, 2012) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) participate in stretcher-bearer training during maritime exercise Koa Kai 12-2. Koa Kai is a semi-annual exercise in the waters around Hawaii designed to prepare independently deploying ships in multiple warfare areas and provide training in a multi-ship environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 2, 2012) The guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) performs maneuvers off the coast of Honolulu during integrated maritime exercise Koa Kai 12-2. Koa Kai is a semi-annual exercise in the waters around Hawaii designed to prepare independently deploying ships in multiple warfare areas and provide training in a multi-ship environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 4, 2012) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 finish maintenance on an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter as the sun sets 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. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 3, 2012) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Kenni Estrada stows a nitrogen hose on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class 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 A.J. Jones/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 2, 2012) Members of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) conducts a VBSS exercise in a rigid-hull inflatable boat for flag officer sea training (FOST). The ship is underway engaged in FOST, which assesses the ship's operational readiness for multiple battle situations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katerine Noll/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 3, 2012) Aviation ordnancemen assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 participate in training 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. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Andrew K. Haller/Released)

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NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (April 5, 2012) Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Mark Jimenez, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 1, signals the pilots of a P-3 for takeoff. VP-1 is on deployment to northern Japan in support of U.S. 7th Fleet operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Darrius Wharton/Released)

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OAK HARBOR, Wash. (April 4, 2012) Lt. Rodrigo Simoes, from Malvern, Pa., assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, explains the function of an EA-18G Growler to a child during a tour of the hangar bay. The children are participating in the Kids Camp Deployment, a program sponsored by the Fleet and Family Support Center and the Child and Youth Program, which is designed to give military children a chance to experience what life is like when their parents go on a deployment. The children participated in a boot camp-like setting with demonstrations and tours from various commands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)

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The burning fuselage of an F/A-18 Hornet lies smoldering after crashing into a residential building in Virginia Beach, Va. , Friday, April 6, 2012. The Navy did not immediately return telephone messages left by The Associated Press, but media reports indicate the two aviators were able to eject from the jet before it crashed. They were being treated for injuries that were not considered life threatening.

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 6, 2012)Firefighters from the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services and City of Virginia Beach respond to the crash of an F/A-18D Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, April 6, 2012. Initial reports indicate that at approximately 12:05 p.m., the jet crashed just after takeoff at an apartment complex in Virginia Beach. Both air crew safely ejected from the aircraft and are being treated at a local hospital.

Firefighting foam covers the scene of a crash of an F/A-18D Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, April 6, 2012. Initial reports indicate that at approximately 12:05 p.m., the jet crashed just after takeoff at an apartment complex in Virginia Beach. Both air crew safely ejected from the aircraft and are being treated at a local hospital. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Antonio P. Turretto Ramos/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 8, 2012) Sailors and Marines attend Easter Sunrise Service aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are 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 1st Class David McKee/Released)

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (April 5, 2012) USS Constitution is moored to her pier at night in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat and welcomes more than 500,000 visitors per year. (U.S. Navy photo by Sonar Technician (Submarine) 2nd Class Thomas Rooney/Released)

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KINGSVILLE, Texas (April 4, 2012) Members of the Junior Enlisted Association at Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas, wash a TA-4J Skyhawk, one of the trainers on display in the NAS Kingsville Air Park, in preparation for the Wings Over South Texas air show featuring the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels. (U.S. Navy photo by Fifi Kieschnick/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 6, 2012) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) performs a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 193) just off the bow of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). New York and Iwo Jima are deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Johnnie R. Robbins/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 6, 2012) An aircraft director signals to the pilots of an F/A-18C Hornet as the aircraft taxis to launch 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. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 6, 2012) The amphibious transport dock ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) San Diego (LPD 22) arrives at homeport Naval Base San Diego after completing her maiden voyage from Huntington Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. The sixth San Antonio-class ship is the fourth ship named for the city and will be commissioned May 19. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rosalie Garcia/ Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 6, 2012) Sailors assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 prepare an E-2C Hawkeye for launch 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. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 6, 2012) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Alonzo Shaul inflates a life raft in the parachute loft aboard 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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ARABIAN SEA (April 6, 2012) Air Crewman 2nd Class Mike Bullard rappels in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeremiah Mills/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 6, 2012) Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Carlos Acosta, top, and Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical) 3rd Class Trevor Lang prepare to paint the shroud of a propeller on a landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David McKee/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 5, 2012) Sailors from the air department aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) launch a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 during flight operations. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU). New York will support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zane Ecklund/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 4, 2012) Cpl. Daniel Cheung prepares special meals for Sailors and Marines with birthdays in the month of March or April aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). 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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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 4, 2010) The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) transits the Atlantic Ocean while participating in a divisional tactics exercise. Iwo Jima is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary (24th MEU) and will support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zane Ecklund/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 4, 2012) Sailors raise one of the ship's anchors in the foc'sle of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg/Released)

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SUEZ CANAL (April 4, 2012) A Sailor looks up at the Friendship Bridge from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) while transiting the Suez Canal. Enterprise 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 Randy J. Savarese/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (April 9, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) arrives in Sasebo, Japan. Bonhomme Richard is relieving USS Essex (LHD 2). (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 7, 2012) Members of the Office of Judge Advocate General help residents affected by the April 6, 2012 crash of an F/A-18D Hornet apply for aide services offered by the Navy. The aircraft damaged an apartment complex after crashing shortly after takeoff. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Antonio P. Turretto Ramos/Released)

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EVERETT, Wash. (March 9, 2012) Chief Sonar Technician (Surface) Paul Dammon greets his wife after the guided-missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG 61) returns home to Naval Station Everett after a six-month deployment to Central and South America. Ingraham participated in counter transnational organized crime operations leading to one interdiction and seven disruptions of narcotic shipments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Lockwood/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 4, 2012) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) look for foreign objects and debris prior to flight operations during maritime exercise Koa Kai 12-2. Koa Kai is a semi-annual exercise in the waters around Hawaii designed to prepare independently deploying ships in multiple warfare areas and provide training in a multi-ship environment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)

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GROTON, Conn. (April 5, 2012) Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) conduct morning colors before embarking on a scheduled underway. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Jeffrey Prunera/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 7, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Derek Sterling and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Kimberly Hunter shift colors on the flight deck as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) anchors in Chennai, India, for a port visit. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Andrew K. Haller/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2012) Sailors assigned to the air department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme RIchard (LHD 6) check email after several hours of flight quarters. The ship will be relieving amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in Sasebo, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 6, 2012) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Donte Ruffin from Yonkers, N.Y., pilots a rigid-hull inflatable boat to a barge alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The boat was used to taxi Sailors from the pier to a small barge to prepare the port side anchor for storage. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaitlyn R. Breitkreutz/Released)

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RED SEA (April 7, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) transit the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Enterprise and Vicksburg are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel J. Meshel/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2012) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Robert Chittenden signals for an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Swamp Foxes of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 to take off from the flight deck of the littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2). Sailors from Independence's Gold crew and embarked Mine Countermeasures Detachment 1 are underway for the ship's transit to San Diego after successfully completing testing on the mine countermeasures mission package. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 3, 2012) Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) heave on lines during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) during exercise Koa Kai. Koa Kai is the deployment certifications and training event for mid-Pacific surface combatant units. The Koa Kai exercise ecompasses Hawaii-based surface, submarine and aviation assets, and other commands within the Hawaii region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin W. Sisco/Released)

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CAP DRAA, Morocco (April 9, 2012) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) approaches the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) after pre-staging 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) assets in Cap Draa, Morocco, before the commencement of Operation African Lion 2012. African Lion 2012 is a bi-lateral training exercise between the United States and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. Iwo Jima is the flagship of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group is deployed with the embarked 24th MEU in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zane Ecklund/Released)

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SASEBO, JAPAN (April 9, 2012) Sailors assigned deck department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) secure mooring lines as the ship arrives in Japan for a hull swap with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (April 9, 2012) The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) pulls out of Naval Station Mayport as the ship begins transit to her homeport of San Diego. Sailors from Independence's Gold Crew and embarked Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Squadron, Detachment 1, are underway for the ship's maiden voyage to San Diego after completing testing on the MCM mission package. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary Granger Jr. , Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman, Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Trevor Welsh, Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Damian Berg/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2012) A Sikorsky twin-engine helicopter lands aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) during maritime exercise Koa Kai 12-2. Koa Kai is a semiannual exercise in the waters around Hawaii designed to prepare independent deployers in multiple warfare areas and provide training in a multi-ship environment. This is the first year San Diego-based ships are also participating. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) flies the battle ensign during maneuvers off the coast of Kauai as part of maritime exercise Koa Kai 12-2. Koa Kai is a semiannual exercise in the waters around Hawaii designed to prepare independent deployers in multiple warfare areas and provide training in a multi-ship environment. This is the first year San Diego-based ships are also participating. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2012) Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) and Sailors maneuver an AH-1W Cobra helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th MEU and will support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 6, 2012) Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) conduct a pre-action aim calibration test fire of a 76mm canon. Simpson, homeported in Mayport, Fla., is conducting theater security cooperation and maritime security operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian T. Glunt/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2012) Sailors and Marines stand by with chocks and chains as an MV-22 Osprey helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) prepares for take off from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Gunston Hall is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU). Gunston Hall is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released)

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ACAP DRAA, Morocco (April 9, 2012) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Carlos Gonzales relays signals to a Humvee being offloaded from a landing craft air cushion into the well deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Gunston Hall is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU). Gunston Hall is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 9, 2012) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 268, Reinforced, takes off from 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 are 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 Kory Alsberry/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 10, 2012) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268, Reinforced, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kory Alsberry/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) transits the Pacific Ocean during exercise Koa Kai 12-2. Koa Kai is a semiannual exercise in the waters around Hawaii designed to prepare independent deployers in multiple warfare areas and provide training in a multi-ship environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin W. Sisco/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 4, 2012) Chief Warrant Officer 2 Tiffany Milne stands a watch on the bridge of the guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) during exercise Koa Kai 12-2. Koa Kai is a semiannual exercise in the waters around Hawaii designed to prepare independent deployers in multiple warfare areas and provide training in a multi-ship environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin W. Sisco/Released)

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RED SEA (April 7, 2012) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) steer the ship while transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. James E. Williams is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel J. Meshel/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 1, 2012) A close-in weapons system is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) as part of exercise Koa Kai 12-2. Koa Kai is a semiannual exercise in the waters around Hawaii designed to prepare independent deployers in multiple warfare areas and provide training in a multi-ship environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin W. Sisco/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (April 8, 2012) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) participate in a replenishment at sea. James E. Williams is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel J. Meshel/Released)

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