Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 10, 2012) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Brady Allen, a search and rescue (SAR) swimmer assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), practices rescue techniques on Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Zach O'Dell, a SAR swimmer assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63), in the Purdy Gym pool at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. SAR swimmers perform drills and physical training evolutions to maintain their mission readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Paul Kelly/Released)

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (May 9, 2012) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Cameron O'Rourke, assigned to Naval Submarine Support Command, makes a food selection at the Asian Pacific Heritage Special Meal featuring Filipino cuisine. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam celebrated Asian Pacific heritage month at the Silver Dolphin Bistro. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Logico/Released)

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (May 9, 2012) Sailors march through PGA Tour spectators as part of The Players 2012 Military Appreciation Day ceremony. This year's theme, "A Tribute to America's Volunteers" in honor of the 375th anniversary of the National Guard of the United States, saluted military members and their families. (Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Toiete Jackson/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (May 5, 2012) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Tyler McPeak conducts final safety checks on ordnance 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 Randy J. Savarese/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (May 9, 2012) Aviation boatswain's mates move an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 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 GULF (May 9, 2012) Sailors unload packages from a C-2A Greyhound assigned to the Providers of Carrier Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 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 Zachary S. Welch/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 8, 2012) An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 48 prepares to land aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) during an underway replenishment. Jason Dunham is a part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8, which is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Ship Serviceman Seaman Matthew Thomson/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (May 9, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Roy Jackson directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is 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 Zachary S. Welch/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2012) A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1B interceptor is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) during a Missile Defense Agency test in the Pacific Ocean. The SM-3 Block 1B successfully intercepted a short-range ballistic missile target that had been launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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JAVA SEA (May 8, 2012) An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Warlords of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Light (HSL) 51 embarked aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) flies over Blue Ridge. Blue Ridge is transiting the Java Sea while on Summer patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Norman/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 8, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jesse K. Hicks laughs off stress following a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 9, 2012) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Vernon Markussen and Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Oscar Castillo install brackets before removing the engine from an F/A-18C Hornet from the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 8, is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class A.J. Jones/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 8, 2012) Electrician's Mate Fireman Alexis Hardwick, left, and Electrician's Mate Fireman Sydney Blom hula hoop on the main deck of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a steel beach picnic. Blue Ridge Sailors, embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff and Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) Company Pacific, 2nd Platoon, participated in a steel beach picnic and swim call after a Crossing the Line ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Fidel C. Hart/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 8, 2012) U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Sailors, embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff and Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) Company Pacific, 2nd Platoon, participate in a swim call after a Crossing the Line ceremony. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Fidel C. Hart/Released)

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JAVA SEA (May 8, 2012) An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Warlords of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Light (HSL) 51 embarked aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) lowers pallets on to the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat (FF 155) during a training evolution. Blue Ridge conducted an exchange exercise between the ships to demonstrate commitment to regional partnerships and fostering relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Norman/Released)

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JAVA SEA (May 8, 2012) Marine Technician Matt Bennett discusses the hangar bay of the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat (FF 155) while giving Sailors assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) a tour of the ship. Blue Ridge conducted an exchange exercise between the ships to demonstrate commitment to regional partnerships and fostering relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Norman/Released)

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advill said:

Sure nice to see an Asian? American Rear Adm. Is he an Red Indian, Filipino? I have seen a few African American Adms before.

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A native of Guam, Rear Adm. Gumataotao joined the Navy in 1976 and attended the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, R.I. He is a 1981 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and earned his Master of Arts in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College in 1994. He is currently serving as commander, Carrier Strike Group 11 and commander, USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Strike Group.

A surface warfare officer, Gumataotao has deployed extensively to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Arabian Gulf. His sea assignments include USS Bagley (FF 1069), USS Worden (CG 18), USS Reuben James (FFG 57) and Destroyer Squadron 31 (DESRON-31). His previous command-at-sea tours include USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), USS Decatur (DDG 73), and Commander Destroyer Squadron 31.

Ashore, Gumataotao served as assistant surface operations officer and surface systems analysis officer for Commander, 3rd Fleet; a fellow for the Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group at the Center for Naval Analysis in Washington, D.C.; a Congressional Liaison for Surface Programs at the Navy Office of Legislative Affairs; current operations officer for Commander, Pacific Fleet; chief of Division for Current Operations for the Pacific Command headquarters; and chief of staff for Naval Surface Forces.

His first flag assignment was in Korea where he wore multiple hats as commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea for U.S. Pacific Fleet; U.S. Naval regional commander for Naval Installations Command; commander, Task Force 78 for U.S. 7th Fleet; Naval component commander of United Nations Command; and, deputy naval component commander for Combined Forces Command, Korea.

Gumataotao’s decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, and other personal, unit and campaign wards. He was also the recipient of the first Admiral Zumwalt Award for visionary leadership in 2001.

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OKINAWA, Japan (May 10, 2012) Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the War Eagles of Patrol Squadron (VP) 16 load a CATM-84 to the wing of a P-3C Orion. The War Eagles are on their last deployment before they transition to the P-8A Poseidon this summer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gulianna Mandigo/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 9, 2012) A rigid-hulled inflatable boat driven by members of the visit, board, search and seizure team of the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) keeps watch on a target ship during a training exercise. Churchill is part of Carrier Strike Group 8, which is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Chase/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 9, 2012) A rigid-hulled inflatable boat driven by members of the visit, board, search and seizure team of the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) keeps watch on a target ship during a training exercise. Churchill is part of Carrier Strike Group 8, which is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Chase/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 9, 2012) Chief Fire Controlman Timothy Wheeler, a member of the boarding team from the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), secures a stairway during an exercise aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian A. Goyak/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 8, 2012) The guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) pulls into Souda Bay, Greece, to participate in exercise Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caitlin Conroy/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 9, 2012) Master-at-Arms Seaman Nicholas Eddings, left, and Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Joshua Dunn, both assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 4, perform maintenance on an M2HB .50-caliber heavy machine gun aboard High-Speed Vessel Swift (HSV) 2. Swift is conducting theater security cooperation operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Garcia/Released)

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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (May 7, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Joshua Seligmann uses an aircraft spotting dolly to maneuver an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 261 (reinforced), in front of the American flag, for an upcoming ceremony in the hangar bay of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima, the flagship of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts un the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Scott Youngblood/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 9, 2012) Master-at-Arms Seaman Nicholas Eddings, left, and Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Joshua Dunn, both assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 4, perform maintenance on an M2HB .50-caliber heavy machine gun aboard High-Speed Vessel Swift (HSV) 2. Swift is conducting theater security cooperation operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Garcia/Released)

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THE NWU TYPE II WILL BE WORN ONLY BY NAVY SPECIAL WARFARE (NSW) PERSONNEL, SAILORS ASSIGNED TO NSW UNITS, OR SAILORS ASSIGNED TO UNITS DIRECTLY SUPPORTING NSW MISSIONS WITHIN THE THEATER OF OPERATIONS. IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES, THE NWU TYPE II WILL ONLY BE WORN BY THE AFOREMENTIONED AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ON TRAINING RANGES OR DURING ACTUAL OPERATIONS REQUIRING A DESERT CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORM. ALL OTHER COMMANDS AND INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING THE WEAR OF DESERT CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORMS WILL CONTINUE TO WEAR THE CURRENT TRI-COLOR DESERT CAMOUFLAGE UTILITY UNIFORM.

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SAN DIEGO (May 10, 2012) Sailors line the streets of Naval Base Coronado to honor to Lt. Christopher E. Mosko, who died April 26 while conducting combat operations in Nawa district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan. Mosko was assigned as Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Platoon Commander to Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force, Afghanistan. He was stationed at EOD Mobile Unit (EODMU) 3, in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Shawnte Bryan/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 10, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) fires its MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise. Jason Dunham is a part of Carrier Strike Group 8, which is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during flight deck certification. Nimitz is conducting carrier qualifications off the southern coast of California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 9, 2012) An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter takes cargo from Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat (FF 155) while transiting in the South China Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mel Orr/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (May 9, 2012) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during a deployment in support of Pacific Partnership 2012. Pacific Partnership is the seventh in a series of U.S. Pacific Fleet-sponsored humanitarian and civic assistance missions that work to strengthen regional relationships and to collectively respond to natural disasters in southeast Asia and the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tiarra Fulgham/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) becoming one of the first aircraft to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz at night in more than a year and a half. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryan J. Mayes/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2012) Aviation boatswain's mates talk between events during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is conducting carrier qualifications off the southern coast of California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael D. Cole/Released)

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GULF OF MEXICO (MAY 9, 2012) Navy Diver 1st Class Alvin Carter, right, a reserve component Sailor certified to mix gases for breathing in deep-water diving, watches as a winch hoists a manned dive bell from a depth of more than 600 feet, more than 65 miles south of the coast of Panama City Beach, Fla. The bell is the operational component of a Flyaway Saturation Dive System that is going through a certification process, which will eventually see a manned dive past 1,000 feet, a first since 1975. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles E. White/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (May 9, 2012) Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Wayne Geib, from Marietta, Ohio, and Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman John Fisher, from Charlotte, N.C., perform organizational maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4. HSC-4 recently transitioned from a helicopter anti-submarine squadron to a sea combat squadron. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Carla Ocampo/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (May 8, 2012) Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011, speaks to the crew of the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) during a replenishment at sea. 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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ARABIAN GULF (May 8, 2012) Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011, signs autographs for Sailors 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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BATH, Maine (March 9, 2012) The future USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), and the final ship of the original 62-ship procurement of the DDG 51 class shipbuilding program, successfully completed a combined builder's and acceptance super trial after spending four days underway in the Atlantic Ocean. Because of the maturity of the class, the Navy holds only one round of trials on each ship prior to delivery, instead of separate builder's and acceptance trials. This super trial requires less time, fuel and manpower than the typical method. During the trial, Bath Iron Works and the U.S. Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey tested the ship's weapons, communications, and propulsion systems as well as conducting several other inspections including habitability, water purification and food preparation. The new destroyer honors the late Lt. Michael P. Murphy, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions as leader of a Navy SEAL team in Afghanistan. A commissioning ceremony will be held for the ship in New York City in October. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 10, 2012) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Nathan Foster fires a .50-caliber machine gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) during a live-fire exercise. Jason Dunham is a part of Carrier Strike Group 8, which is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2012) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) receive a cargo load from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) as part of Nimitz's first replenishment at sea in more than a year and a half. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacquelyn Childs/Released)

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