Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

BREST, France (April 10, 2012) Gunner's Mate Seaman Apprentice Deanna Nunemacher reaches for the American flag as it is lowered by Fire Controlman 3rd Class Whitnie Coulson to shift colors to the main mast as the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) departs Brest, France. The ship is underway preparing to engage in Joint Warrior. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katerine Noll/Released)

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Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark Ferguson, center, poses for a group photo with the Chief of Naval Operations Naval Shore Activity Sailor of the Year nominees, from left, Navy Diver 1st Class Andrew Strause, assigned to Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center, Detachment Sasebo; Fire Controlman 1st Class William Stanford II, assigned to Training Support Center, Great Lakes; Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Joel Pahati, assigned to Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Sigonella; and Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 1st Class Maria Johnson, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abraham Essenmacher/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 10, 2012) A landing craft utility from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2 approaches the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), not pictured. Wasp is underway to participate in upcoming fleet week events in New Orleans, La. and Port Everglades, Fla. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Turner/Released

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 10, 2012) A landing craft utility from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2 approaches the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), not pictured. Wasp is underway to participate in upcoming fleet week events in New Orleans, La. and Port Everglades, Fla. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Turner/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 12, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) practice shipboard firefighting during an Advanced Damage Control Firefighting class at the Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka Center For Naval Engineering Firefighting School. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Ryan Smith & Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Paul Kelly/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 10, 2012) Quartermaster Seaman Shelbey Croy takes visual bearings on the bridge aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). 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 Harry Andrew D. Gordon/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 9, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Ryan Papanek, right, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Kairis Livanios carry a simulated casualty during a fuel station fire drill on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). 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 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 8, 2012) A Marine assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 performs preventative maintenance on the wing of an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). 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 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Dwayne Foster signals as an Indian navy HAL Chetak (Alouette III) helicopter launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed participating in the Malabar Exercise with ships and aircraft from the Indian navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) An Indian navy Kamov Ka-31 helicopter prepares to land on the flight deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) in support of Malabar 2012. Malabar is a naval field training exercise to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) The Indian navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (D54) leads the Kora-class corvette INS Kulish (P63) during a passing exercise in support of Malabar 2012. Malabar is a naval field training exercise to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

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advill said:

The USN is really a multi-racial force - re: picture of Top Sailors with the Vice-Chief of Naval Ops. Not many Navies can claim that.

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 27, 2011) Sailors recite the oath of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. During the ceremony, 79 service members from 19 countries became the newest citizens of the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mikey Mulcare/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Nov. 10, 2010) Seventy-four service members take the oath of allegiance during the 7th annual Veteran's Day Naturalization Ceremony aboard the USS Midway Museum. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eli J. Medellin/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (July 2, 2010) Service members recite the oath of citizenship during a naturalization ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum. Three hundred service members from 51 countries became U.S. citizens during the ceremony sponsored by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Oct. 31, 2011) Sailors pose for a group photo with U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines Harry K. Thomas Jr., left, and Capt. David Fluker, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), after a naturalization ceremony where 18 Sailors became U.S. citizens. Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Terry Matlock/Released)

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BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 8, 2010) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Raphael Zakar, right, Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Tara Steiner, Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Jun Wu, Machinery Repairman Fireman Veronica Cerna, Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Melvin Sibal and Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Leonora Leybag recite the pledge of allegiance as they become U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released)

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HONG KONG (Aug. 12, 2011) Sailors speak with Chinese media members in Cantonese aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dylan McCord/Released)

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HONG KONG (Feb. 17, 2009) Storekeeper 2nd Class Grace Wu listens to radio traffic while translating the Cantonese language for the bridge crew as the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) pulls into Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong. John C. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are on a scheduled six-month deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dmitry Chepusov/Released)

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WASHINGTON (April 16, 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus announces the next Zumwalt-class destroyer will be named the USS Lyndon B. Johnson during a ceremony at the Pentagon. The selection of Lyndon B. Johnson, designated DDG 1002, continues the Navy tradition of naming ships after presidents and honors the nation's 36th president. The ship's sponsors, Linda Byrd and Luci Baines Johnson, daughters of the former president were present during the unveiling. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sam Shavers/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 16, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), left, and the French navy frigate FS Germinal are underway in formation. Mitscher and Germinal are underway to participate in Fleet Week events in New Orleans, La., April 17 through 24. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Preston Paglinawan/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 16, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) leads the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) during a passing exercise with Indian navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012. Vinson, Bunker Hill, and Halsey comprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 and are participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman George M. Bell/Released)

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NEW ORLEANS, La. (April 16, 2012) Equipment Operator 3rd Class Christopher Rawls, from St. Louis, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, during the construction of a bioswale in the City Park of New Orleans during a community service project. The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans is part of a series of city visits by the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Operation Sail beginning in April 2012 and concluding in 2015. New Orleans is the first and the last city visit in the series. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class/Joshua T. Rodriguez/Released)

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PANAMA CANAL (April 15, 2012) The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) prepares to exit the Miraflores Lock during the ship's first Panama Canal transit. The Miraflores is the last lock in the Panama Canal before the ship is lowered back to sea level on the Pacific Ocean side of the canal. Independence is underway for the ship's maiden voyage to San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

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AVONDALE, La. (April 14, 2012) The amphibious transport dock ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Somerset (LPD 25) is launched from the Huntington Ingalls Industries Avondale Shipyard. Somerset is the ninth San Antonio-class ship and is named in honor of the county where passengers aboard United Airlines flight 93 crashed the hijacked airliner during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. USS Anchorage (LPD 23) is in the background. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Huntington Ingalls Industries/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 14, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Sharpshooters of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is in the Pacific Ocean conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 14, 2012) Damage Controlman 1st Class Timothy Roney exits the scene of the fire while Damage Controlman 2nd Class Sandra Kimball and Damage Controlman 3rd Class Trisha Sawyer report to and from the repair locker and the scene during a fire fighting drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Aguirre/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2012) The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) approaches the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) during an underway replenishment with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Bunker Hill, 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 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

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CARIBBEAN SEA (April 12, 2012) Chief Engineman Pascual Edjan, left, from the Republic of the Philippines, and Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Ulloa, from East Moline, Ill., both assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2), clean a pipe during command-wide sweepers in main propulsion plant 1 aboard the ship. All Independence Sailors, including the commanding officer, executive officer and command master chief, participate in sweepers in an effort to maintain cleanliness throughout the ship. Independence is underway for the ship's maiden voyage to San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 13, 2012) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Edwin Arlequin fires a .50-caliber machine gun off the port side of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) alongside Gunner's Mate Seaman Mark Lauderbaugh during weapons qualifications. Wasp is underway to participate in upcoming Fleet week events in New Orleans, La. and Port Everglades, Fla. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Preston Paglinawan/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 11, 2012) Sailors learn to evacuate personnel below decks from partially flooded compartments at the Shipboard Damage Control Trainer course at the Surface Warfare Officers School Learning Site at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Louis Rojas/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 11, 2012) An instructor trains Sailors firefighting techniques at the Basic Aviation Fire Fighting course at the Surface Warfare Officers School Learning Site at Naval Base San Diego. The course covers the basic steps of combating a fire on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Louis Rojas/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 14, 2012) The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean. Iwo Jima is participating in Exercise African Lion 2012, a bi-lateral exercise between U.S. and Moroccan forces, in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Scott Youngblood/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 13, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Victoria Williams places markers on the flight deck control board during flight quarters aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima. Iwo Jima is the flagship of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Scott Youngblood/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN, At Sea (April 13, 2012) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Hannah Marihugh receives directions while moving an AH-1N Cobra helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in Exercise African Lion 2012, a bi-lateral exercise between U.S. and Moroccan forces, in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 12, 2012) Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) clean weapons aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released)

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CAP DRAA, MOROCCO (April 12, 2012) A Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 lands on the Moroccan beach of Cap Draa after departing the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is the flagship of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Scott Youngblood/Released)

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CAP DRAA, MOROCCO (April 12, 2012) An MH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 (Reinforced) transports supplies to a training camp at Cap Draa, Morocco. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU), embarked aboard aboard ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed participating in Exercise African Lion 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Scott Youngblood/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 16, 2012) The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jordan T. Buttolph/Released)

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HMNB CLYDE, Faslane, UK (April 13, 2012) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) heave a brow from the pier onto the ship upon pulling HMNB Clyde. The ship is underway preparing to engage in exercise Joint Warrior. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katerine Noll/Released)

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WASHINGTON D.C. (April 13, 2012) Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard prepare to charge the fountains during the Blessing of the Fleet ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amara R. Timberlake/Released)

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ARLINGTON, Va. (April 10, 2012) Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard conduct the interment of Capt. Tushar R. Tembe, who died suddenly Nov. 8, 2011. Tembe was the commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) from August to November 2011. Harry S. Truman is undergoing a docking planned incremental availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Montgomery/Released)

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HILO, Hawaii (April 12, 2012) The Pearl Harbor-based guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG-37) visits Hilo, Hawaii, to participate in the 49th annual Merrie Monarch Festival. Crommelin sailors will have the chance to attend hula competitions and participate in the Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in downtown Hilo. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Furey/Released)

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MISSISSIPPI RIVER (April 17, 2012) Col. Mathew G. St. Clair, commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in a replica of a Marine uniform worn during the War of 1812. Wasp is in New Orleans April 17-23 for the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration Fleet Week. The commemoration is a salute to all Sailors and Marines who fought in that conflict, who have served in our nations's conflicts since then, and who are defending freedom around the world today. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Betsy Knapper/Released)

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LEXINGTON, Mass. (April 16, 2012) Lt. Albert R. Sharlow, operations officer assigned to USS Constitution, marches in the Lexington Patriots' Day Parade. Patriots' Day is a civic holiday celebrated by Massachusetts and Maine commemorating the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kathryn E. Macdonald/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 16, 2012) An aircraft director guides an F/A-18 Hornet onto the bow catapults for launch on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed participating in Exercise Malabar 2012 with ships and aircraft from the Indian Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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BAY OF BENGAL (April 14, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) transit in formation with Indian navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012. Carl Vinson, Bunker Hill, and Halsey are part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, and are participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 15, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 prepares to launch on afterburner shortly after sunset aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed participating in Exercise Malabar 2012 with ships and aircraft from the Indian Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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RED SEA (April 16, 2012) An aircraft handler signals to an AH-1Z Cobra helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 268 (Reinforced) as it takes off from 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 Kory Alsberry/Released)

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (April 16, 2012) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jovie Tanele offers a Hawaiian lei during a remembrance ceremony for the Fletcher-class destroyer USS Sigsbee (DD 502) aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93). The ceremony paid respects to the 23 Sailors whose lives were lost when a kamikaze suicide plane struck Sigsbee on April 14, 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa. Chung-Hoon is named in honor of Rear Adm. Gordon Paie'a Chung-Hoon, who was awarded the Navy Cross and Silver Star for gallantry as the commanding officer of Sigsbee during the battle. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Logico/Released)

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FASLANE, Scotland (April 16, 2012) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) lower a brow to the pier as the ship prepares to depart Her Majesty's Naval Base (HMNB) Clyde. Forrest Sherman is underway participating in Exercise Joint Warrior 2012. Joint Warrior serves as a certifying event for ships deploying with coalition forces in future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katerine Noll/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2012) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 21 and LCAC-81 maneuver into 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 participating in Balikatan 2012, an annual bilateral exercise designed to improve interoperability between the U.S. Navy, Marines and armed forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Crosby/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 14, 2012) Sailors assigned to the French navy anti-air frigate FS Cassard (D 614) ride in a rigid-hull inflatable boat to the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) exercise. Vicksburg 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 Nick C. Scott/Released)

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NEW ORLEANS (April 17, 2012) The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives for The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans. The events in New Orleans are part of a series of city visits by the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Operation Sail beginning in April 2012 and concluding in 2015. New Orleans is the first and the last city visit in the series. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles E. White/Released)

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NEW ORLEANS, La. (April 18, 2012) Gas Turbine Systems Technician 2nd Class Christopher Bush, left, Gas Turbine Systems Fireman Marquis Villery, Gas Turbine Systems 3rd Class Paris Williams, and Gas Turbine Systems Fireman Jordan S. Delaney, all four assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), walk along Bourbon Street in New Orleans during the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration. The events are part of a series of city visits by the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Operation Sail beginning in April 2012 and concluding in 2015. New Orleans is the first and the last city visit in the series. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class/Jacob Sippel/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 17, 2012) Sailors wait to deliver the remains of fallen shipmates to the sea during a burial at sea ceremony on elevator four aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is in transit to homeport Bremerton, Wash. after successfully completing fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 17, 2012) Sailors bow their heads in prayer during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is in transit to homeport Bremerton, Wash. after successfully completing fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin A. Johndro/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 17, 2012) Seaman Recruit Gabrielle Yakupchine sands a windlass in the forecastle 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 Jonteil Johnson/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 17, 2012) Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Katie Sylvester, left, and Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Eric Rainey conduct maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kathleen L. Church/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (April 18, 2012) Machinist's Mate Fireman Diep Huynh relays a message to damage control central during a general quarters drill aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Figueroa Medina/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 18, 2012) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West poses for photos with Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89). West's visit to Mustin is part of a two-day tour of Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Ryan Smith/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 17, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Lauren Byrne directs aircraft movement from flight deck control aboard the Nimitz-class carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Karolina A. Martinez/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 17, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft 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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ARABIAN SEA (April 16, 2012) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 2nd Class James Ramsay climbs a caving ladder during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher S. Johnson/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 16, 2012) Yeoman 2nd Class Franz Greve stands rear security during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher S. Johnson/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 16, 2012) Yeoman 2nd Class Franz Greve stands rear security during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher S. Johnson/Released)

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NEW ORLEANS, La. (April 18, 2012) Navy Diver 1st Class Todd Curlin, assigned to Navy Recruiting District New Orleans, feeds various types of fish on display at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas during The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration events in New Orleans. The events are part of a series of city visits by the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Operation Sail beginning in April 2012 and concluding in 2015. New Orleans is the first and the last city visit in the series. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class/Joshua T. Rodriguez/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 17, 2012) Damage Controlman Fireman Caroline Marlin explains proper hose-handling technique to Personnel Specialist Seaman Victoria Howard during a training evolution aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The evolution is conducted in order to provide advanced damage control training and firefighting techniques so that Sailors can more effectively fight fires. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Logan Meyer/Released)

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LBJ and McNamara were not the best friends of the Navy IMHO.

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ARABIAN GULF (April 16, 2012) Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Keith Jardine, right, demonstrates grappling moves during an exhibition in the hangar bay aboard aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Jardine and Rich Franklin, both UFC superstars, visited the ship to meet U.S. Sailors and Marines and sign autographs as part of a regional United Service Organization (USO) tour. 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 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)

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YORKTOWN, Va. (April 18, 2012) A crane moves a missile crate into the vertical launching system aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81). Winston S. Churchill is preparing to deploy to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Chase/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 17, 2012) Religious Specialist 2nd Class William Jones commits the remains of a fallen shipmate during a burial at sea ceremony on elevator four 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 (April 17, 2012) Members of the honor guard stand at parade rest during a burial at sea ceremony on elevator four 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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PORT OF DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (April 6, 2012) Lt. j.g. John Connors, Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 4 intelligence officer, operates a MSRON-4 patrol boat during a training mission. MSRONs were created to execute the unique mission of protecting U.S. ships around the clock while in port. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Caya/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 15, 2012) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Deena Vanderhye fires a .50 caliber machine gun during a live-fire qualification on the fantail aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is in the Pacific Ocean conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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APRA HARBOR, Guam (April 19, 2012) The Los Angeles class fast attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) arrives at her new homeport at Naval Base Guam after completing a change of homeport from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Chicago is assigned to Submarine Squadron 15, the Navy's only forward deployed submarine squadron, providing maintenance, training, logistics and administrative support for the submarines assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Corey Hensley/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 17, 2012) Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Michael Dasilva, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 11, stands watch at the forward machine gun mount while patrolling San Diego Bay during their final evaluation problem. The evaluation determines the readiness of the squadron to conduct maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Scott/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (April 8, 2012) Marines and Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 40 conduct a bridge crossing during a week-long jungle warfare training course at Jungle Warfare Training Center. The center occupies 17,500 acres of jungle in northern Okinawa and provides instruction to prepare Marine and Joint Forces for combat in a dense jungle environment. (U.S. Navy photos by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael B. Watkins/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 17, 2012) A Sailor fires a .50-caliber machine gun at a target 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 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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PANAMA CITY (April 19, 2012) Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Kelly, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-1, is hauled up and over the side of the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grapple (T-ARS 53) by Panamanian divers during a training scenario. Company 2-1 is participating in 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 2nd Class Kathleen A. Gorby/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 17, 2012) Airman Brandon Stinehour, assigned to the Air Department's V-1 Division, waits to chock the tires of a C-2A Greyhound as it is repositioned on the flight deck of 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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NEW ORLEANS (April 19, 2012) Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Bawa Lengani walks along the pier in New Orleans during The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration. The events are part of a series of city visits by the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Operation Sail beginning in April 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class/Damian Berg/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 16, 2012) Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Rich Franklin and a Marine demonstrate wrestling moves in the hangar bay aboard aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). 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 Harry Andrew D. Gordon/Released)

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YORKTOWN, Va. (April 18, 2012) Sailors guide a missile crate into the ship's vertical launching system aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81). Winston S. Churchill is preparing to deploy to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Chase/Released)

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NEW ORLEANS (April 19, 2012) Pilots assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive in New Orleans for The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration. The events are part of a series of city visits by the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Operation Sail beginning in April 2012 and concluding in 2015. New Orleans is the first and the last city visit in the series. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Joshua T. Rodriguez/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 16, 2012) Sailors heave mooring lines aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as the ship prepares to pull out of San Diego. John C. Stennis is scheduled to return to homeport Bremerton, Wash., after successfully completing fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released

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ARABIAN GULF (April 17, 2012) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Anthony J. Sims prepares pasta sauce for the crew's dinner aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69). The ship's galley prepares four meals a day for a crew of 365 Sailors. Vicksburg 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 3rd Class Nick C. Scott/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (April 14, 2012) Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 1st Class Joshua Thompson puts toppings on pizzas aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78). Porter 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 3rd Class Alex R. Forster/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (April 15, 2012) Members of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) shoot the M4 carbine during a live-fire exercise. Porter 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 3rd Class Alex R. Forster/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 13, 2012) Lt. j.g. Linda Duque, a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse at Naval Medical Center San Diego, checks a newborn. More than 1,000 active duty and civilian nurses provide patient care throughout the medical center. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John O'Neill Herrera/Released)

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RED SEA (April 6, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) transits alongside the Egyptian Navy corvette El Suez (F941) during a passing exercise. Nitze 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 Jeff Atherton/Released)

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