Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 6, 2012) Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) stand by as the vessel approaches Marathi NATO pier facility. Annapolis, the tenth ship of her class, is homeported in Groton, Conn., and is assigned to Submarine Development Squadron 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chelsy Alamina/Released)

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SUEZ CANAL (June 4, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) passes underneath the Friendship Bridge during a Suez Canal transit. 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 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel J. Meshel/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 6, 2012) The guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) for a fueling at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

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SURABAYA, Indonesia (June 6, 2012) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 1 participate in Tactical Combat Casualty Care training with Indonesian Navy Kopaska commandos during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2012. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste and is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photos by Lt. Fernando Rivero/Released)

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SURABAYA, Indonesia (June 6, 2012) The guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) returns to port to conclude the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2012. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste and is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Fernando Rivero/Released)

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JAVA SEA (June 5, 2012) The Indonesian navy Sigma-class corvette KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda (SIM 367), left, is underway alongside the guided-missile frigate USS Vandergrift (FFG 48) during a replenishment approach exercise in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)

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BALI SEA (June 4, 2012) Ensign Jacob Leete, boarding officer assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Vandergrift (FFG 48), speaks to role players during a visit, board, search and seizure training evolution with the Indonesian navy aboard the Corvette Class KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class N. Ross Taylor/Released)

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NORMANDY, France (June 5, 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Honorable Ray Mabus, lays a wreath honoring Sailors lost during the D-Day invasion of Normandy at the U.S. Navy memorial at Utah Beach in Sainte Marie du Mont, France. Secretary Mabus also delivered remarks at a local ceremony praising the extraordinary courage of the landing forces at Utah Beach on June 6, 1944, and highlighted the role of U.S. Naval forces on that historic day. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sam Shavers/Released)

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BALTIC SEA (June 5, 2012) Lt. Matthew Pillon acts as an landing safety officer during the retrieval of the MH-60R Magnum 707 helicopter aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), in support of the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2012. This is the 40th iteration of BALTOPS, a maritime exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian T. Glunt/Released)

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RED SEA (June 2, 2012) Senior Chief Ships Servicemen Eric Maxwell instructs sailors on proper hose handling techniques during a general quarters drill aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21 New York, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed in support of 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 Ian Carver/Released)

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GULF OF AQABA (May 30, 2012) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) guide a landing craft utility, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2, out of the ship's well deck. Gunston Hall, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released)

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FT. BENNING, Ga. (June 6, 2012) Information Systems Technician 1st Class Sandra Uptagrafft, center, waves to the audience at the awards ceremony after she was officially named to the U.S. Olympic Shooting Team. Uptagrafft won the Women's 25-meter Sport Pistol match during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Smallbore. Uptagrafft will join her husband, Army Sgt. 1st Class Eric Uptagraft, on the team. This was Uptagrafft's fifth attempt at making a U.S. Olympic team. (U.S. Army photo by Michael Molinaro/Released)

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DURBAN, South Africa (June 5, 2012) High Speed Vessel (HSV) 2 Swift pulls into Durban Harbor for a two-day port visit in support of theater security cooperation in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Suzanna Brugler/Released)

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NORFOLK (June 4, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) pulls away from its berth at Naval Station Norfolk to conduct Afloat Training Group 2.3/2.4 basic phase training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 10, 2012) Former President George H.W. Bush arrives aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The Navy's newest aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush hosted the ship's namesake and former President George H.W. Bush, along with his family and friends including former President George W. Bush, for a promotion and reenlistment ceremony in the ship's hangar bay during a scheduled underway-training evolution. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carrel Regis/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 10, 2012) Former Presidents George H.W. Bush, center, and George W. Bush, left, make their way across the flight deck of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin J. Steinberg/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 10, 2012) Former President George W. Bush shakes hands with Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin J. Steinberg/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 9, 2012) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), left, transits alongside the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). New York was commissioned in November 2009 and is currently on its maiden deployment, while Enterprise was commissioned in November 1961 and is on its 22nd and final deployment after more than 50 years of service. Both ships are currently deployed to the region in support of maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (June 5, 2012) An AS-332 Super Puma helicopter conducts a vertical replenishment between the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed in support of 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 Ian Carver/Released)

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PACIFIC Ocean (June 8, 2012) Aviation ordnancemen assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 arm a GBU-16 Paveway II on an F/A-18E during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2012) One hundred and twelve bales of cocaine recovered from a drug interdiction are offloaded onto the deck of the guided-missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47). Navy and Coast Guard personnel recovered approximately 4,910 pounds of the contraband after it was dumped from a vessel during drug interdiction operations in support of Operation Martillo off the Pacific Coast of Colombia. The estimated street value of the 112 bales is more than $367 million. Operation Martillo is a U.S., European, and western Hemisphere partner nation effort targeting illicit trafficking routes in coastal waters along the Central American isthmus. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (June 7, 2012) Rigid-hull inflatable boats carry Special Boat Team 12 (SBT 12) Sailors and guests through San Diego Bay to an at-sea change of command. Cmdr. Michael Stull was relieved by Cmdr. Shane C. Voudren.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique M. Canales/Released)

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EVERETT, Wash. (June 6, 2012) Sailors paint the starboard anchor of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) gold in preparation for the ship'Äôs Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) cruise. Nimitz is working through its tailored ship'Äôs training availability and final evaluation phase. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian A. Cotter/Released)

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PORTLAND, Ore. (June 7, 2012) Sailors man the rails aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) as the ship arrives at Tom McCall Waterfront Park to celebrate Fleet Week in Portland, Ore. during the 105th Annual Rose Festival. Navy warships have been coming to the City of Roses since USS Charleston's visit in 1907. Portland's Rose Festival is an opportunity for the Navy to raise awareness about the purpose of naval forces and sustain the strong relationship with the community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott A. McCall/Released)

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PORTLAND, Ore. (June 7, 2012) Sailors man the rails aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) as it prepares to moor beside USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, Ore. during the 105th Annual Rose Festival. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott A. McCall/Released)

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TIRANA, Albania (June 7, 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus speaks with Marines assigned to the Marine Security Detachment (MSG) in Tirana, Albania. While in Albania, Mabus met with Albanian officials to discuss continued bilateral naval cooperation. He expressed appreciation for Albania's continued commitment to Afghanistan, to stability in Western Balkans, and he encouraged efforts to strengthen the country's defense reforms and initiatives. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sam Shavers/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (June 7, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), right, conducts a replenishment at sea with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Towada-class fast-combat support ship JS Hamana (AOE 424) during Pacific Bond 2012. With the two ships are the Hatakaze-class destroyer JS Shimakaze (DDG 172) and the Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155). Pacific Bond 2012 is a U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Navy, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force maritime exercise intended to improve interoperability and further relations between the nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Declan Barnes/Released)

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VALPARAISO, Chile (June 6, 2012) Cmdr. Peter T. Mirisola, commanding officer of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36), and officers from the Chilean navy and U.S Military Group in Chile salute during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Arturo Prat Monument in Valparaiso, Chile. Underwood is deployed to Central and South America and the Caribbean in support of Southern Seas 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Frank J. Pikul/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 6, 2012) The guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) for a fueling at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

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NORFOLK (June 8, 2012) The U.S. Coast Guard cutter (USCGC) Eagle (WIX-327) makes its way down the Elizabeth River during Operation Sail (OpSail) 2012 Virginia. OpSail 2012 Virginia will be Norfolk's largest gathering of international tall ships and naval vessels in more than 100 years. OpSail 2012 Virginia commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star Spangled Banner. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Lacordrick Wilson/Released)

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NORFOLK (June 8, 2012) Ships participating in Operation Sail (OpSail) 2012 Virginia, sail towards the downtown Norfolk waterfront. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ernesto Hernandez Fonte/Released)

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STRAIT OF HORMUZ (June 10, 2012) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), front, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) transit the Strait of Hormuz. New York and Porter transited the strait with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) and 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 2nd Class Jonathan P. Idle/Released)

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (June 11, 2012) Sailors assigned to USS Constitution handle the topsail during sail training on the mizzen mast of the ship. Sailors assigned to Constitution routinely work to improve seamanship skills in preparation for possibly sailing the ship for the bicentennial of the War of 1812. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Michael Achterling/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (June 9, 2012) Waves crash onto the bow of guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94). Nitze is deployed as part of the Enterprise 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 Jeff Atherton/Released)

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MANADO, Indonesia (June 6, 2012) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) sits off the coast of Manado to support Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year,

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is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S military personnel, host and partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Clay M. Whaley/Released)

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MAPUTO, Mozambique (June 8, 2012) High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) arrives in Port Maputo for a seven-day port visit to support Africa Partnership Station (APS) East 2012. Africa Partnership Station is an international security cooperation initiative intended to strengthen global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Suzanna Brugler/Released)

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PORTLAND, Ore. (June 10, 2012) The guided-missile destroyers USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) and USS Dewey (DDG 105), and the guided-missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG 61) are moored pierside at Tom McCall Waterfront Park during Fleet Week in Portland, Ore., to celebrate the 105th annual Portland Rose Festival. Navy warships have been coming to the City of Roses since USS Charleston's visit in 1907. Portland's Rose Festival is an opportunity for the Navy to raise awareness about the purpose of naval forces and sustain the strong relationship with the community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott A. McCall/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (June 7, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) returns home to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a 6-month independent deployment to the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Furey/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (June 7, 2012) Gas Turbine System Technician Mechanical 2nd Class Brian Sacman meets his child for the first time after a 6-month deployment on the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Furey/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (June 7, 2012) Ships Serviceman 3rd Class Nathan Mawer proposes to his girlfriend, Sarah Bankston after a 6-month deployment aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Furey/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 4, 2012) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2, climb a ladder into an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, during cast and recovery training. EODMU-2 is assigned to Commander Task Group (CTG) 56.1, which provides mine counter-measure, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage-diving, counter-terrorism, and force protection for the U.S. 5th Fleet. HSC-26 is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 53 providing fuel and supplies to U.S. Navy and coalition ships in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Lynn Friant/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (June 6, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), right, the Military Sealift Command replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200), and the British Royal Navy type-45 destroyer HMS Daring (D32), rear, conduct a replenishment-at-sea. Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tim D. Godbee/Released)

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (June 10, 2012) Sailors assigned to USS Constitution march in the annual Bunker Hill Day parade. The parade honors the 237-year anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the first major engagements of the Revolutionary War. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Michael Achterling/Released)

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RED SEA (May 29, 2012) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) fires a 25mm chain gun during a training exercise. Gunston Hall is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 10, 2012) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Xiao Luo plays bingo on the mess decks of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed to the U.S. 3rd Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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KINGSTON, Jamaica (June 8, 2012) Divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-1, conduct an unconscious diver drill with Bahamian divers. 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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KINGSTON, Jamaica (June 7, 2012) The Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grapple (T-ARS 53) anchors out in Kingston Bay. Grapple, along with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, 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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BANGOR, Wash. (June 8, 2012) The ballistic missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731) moors at the Marginal Pier at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor after a strategic deterrent patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Ray Narimatsu/Released)

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FUJI, Japan (June 11, 2012) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Sonia Colon loads the M240 machine gun during a weapons training exercise at the Camp Fuji firing range. The weapon familiarization training was designed to familiarize security forces at Naval Air Facility Atsugi with standard Navy weaponry to ensure readiness during emergency situations. (U.S. Navy photo by Aerographers Mate 3rd Class McArthur Albert/Released)

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BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2012) Seaman Brandon Nobels, left, signals to crew members of an MH-60R Magnum 707 helicopter on the flightdeck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) as they prepare to launch during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2012. Normandy is participating the 40th iteration of BALTOPS, a multinational exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian T. Glunt/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 11, 2012) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Sun Kings of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 prepares to trap the arresting wire 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 combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua E. Walters/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 11, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 launches from 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 combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua E. Walters/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 11, 2012) Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class Henry Escoto conducts maintenance on the propeller of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to helicopter sea combat squadron (HSC) 23 aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 3rd Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 11, 2012) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 prepares to trap the arresting wire 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 combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua E. Walters/Released)

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BALTIMORE (June 15, 2012) Capt. Brandon Cordill, left wingman of the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, flies an F/A-18 Hornet over Baltimore during the Star Spangled Sailabration, which coincides with Baltimore Fleet Week 2012 and commemorates the War of 1812 and the writing of the "Star Spangled Banner." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Johnson/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during night operations. Nimitz recently got underway to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the world'Äôs largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian A. Cotter/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2012) Sailors from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 perform maintenance on an EA/6-B Prowler secured to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during night operations. Nimitz recently got underway to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the World's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian A. Cotter/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2012) Aviation Boatswain'Äôs Mate 3rd Class Joey Banks uses a tractor to move an F/A-18 Hornet of the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 across the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 15, 2012) An E-2C Hawkeye from the Wallbangers of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 prepares to land onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse Monford/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 15, 2012) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) maneuver an F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 on the ship's flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse Monford/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 13, 2012) Seamen Darion Palmer and Charles Blanchard, both from Gary, In., and assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), attach distress marker lights to flotation devices used in the event of a man overboard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Ryan J. Mayes/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2012) An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 prepares to receive fuel after disembarking personnel on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during flight operations.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/Released)

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BERAUS, Malaysia (June 17, 2012) U.S. Marines from 1st and 2nd platoon, Fox Company, and Malaysian soldiers from the 10 Paratrooper Brigade conduct an ambush exercise during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Timor Leste joins CARAT for the first time in 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Aaron Glover/Released)

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RED SEA (June 12, 2012) An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter departs the flight deck during a recovery and assist exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95). 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 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel J. Meshel/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2012) Lance Cpl. Matthias Petzold of the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 works to remove a flare and chaff magazine from an F/A-18 Super Hornet in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz recently got underway to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the World's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/Released)

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PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (June 13, 2012) An F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft takes of during an evening flight. This was the first evening flight of an F-35C. (U.S. Navy photo by Andy Wolfe/Released)

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BERAUS, Malaysia (June 17, 2012) 1st Lt. Gregory Jurshak, assigned 1st platoon, Fox Company, and a Malaysian soldier work together during an ambush exercise for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Timor Leste joins the exercise for the first time in 2012 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jessica Bidwell/Released)

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BERAUS, Malaysia (June 17, 2012) U.S. Marines from 2nd platoon Fox Company and Malaysian soldiers from the 10 Paratrooper Brigade conduct an ambush exercise during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2012.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jessica Bidwell/Released)

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BERAUS, Malaysia (June 17, 2012) U.S. Marines assigned to 1st and 2nd platoon, Fox Company and Malaysian soldiers listen to advice given by Brig. Gen. Tengku Ahmad Noor Bin Tuan Chik, commander of the 10 Paratrooper Brigade of the Malaysian army during an ambush exercise for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jessica Bidwell/Released)

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BERAUS, Malaysia (June 17, 2012) U.S. Marines and Malaysian soldiers from the 10 Paratrooper Brigade conduct an ambush exercise during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Aaron Glover/Released)

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BALTIMORE (June 15, 2012) Lt. C.J. Simonsen, lead solo pilot of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, flies an F/A-18 Hornet over Baltimore during the Star Spangled Sailabration, which coincides with Baltimore Fleet Week 2012 and commemorates the War of 1812 and the writing of the "Star Spangled Banner." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Johnson/Released)

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BALTIMORE (June 15, 2012) Lt. John Hiltz, right wingman of the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, flies an F/A-18 Hornet over Baltimore during the Star Spangled Sailabration, which coincides with Baltimore Fleet Week 2012 and commemorates the War of 1812 and the writing of the "Star Spangled Banner." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Johnson/Released)

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BALTIMORE (June 15, 2012) bottom photo... Capt. Brandon Cordill, left wingman of the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, flies with the canopy of his F/A-18 Hornet approximately 18 inches from the wingtip of Capt. Greg McWherter during the "diamond 360" maneuver over Baltimore's Inner Harbor during the Star Spangled Sailabration.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Johnson/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2012) "Plane captains" assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 wait to tie down aircraft to the flight deck of the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during flight operations. Nimitz recently got underway to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the world's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 19, 2012) Sailors participate in a physical training session in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (June 15, 2012) An MH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) delivers cargo to the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) during a vertical replenishment. Porter is deployed as part of Enterprise Carrier Strike Group to support 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 Alex Forster/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2012) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Cindy Harbison performs maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 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 combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary A. Anderson/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (June 18, 2012) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) during a replenishment at sea. McCampbell is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (June 18, 2012) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) conduct a replenishment at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Declan Barnes/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (June 18, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) recover pallets of supplies delivered by an SH-60B helicopter assigned to the Warlords of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Light (HSL) 51 during a vertical replenishment. McCampbell is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (June 18, 2012) Operations Specialist Seaman Diana Espinoza, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), acts as signalman during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Declan Barnes/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 18, 2012) Aviation boatswain's mates direct an F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 into launching position aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz recently got underway to participation in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) training exercise, the world's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryan J. Mayes/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 18, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz recently got underway to participation in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) training exercise, the world's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse Monford/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (June 17, 2012) Sailors aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) unpack a pallet during a replenishment at sea. Mercy is participating in Pacific Partnership 2012, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission, now in its seventh year, that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Kristopher Radder/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2012) Brenda Zapf, a Tiger Cruise participant aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), pins her daughter, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Anya Zapf, with her Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist breast insignia during a ceremony to commemorate the 114th birthday of the Hospital Corps. Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th MEU are on deployment in the U.S. 3rd Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 13, 2012) Ensign Rowell Caguioa looks through a stadimeter aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71). Cape St. George is deployed as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher S. Johnson/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 18, 2012) Capt. Greg Harris, commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, and Capt. Jeff Ruth, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) prepare to launch in an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154. Harris completed his 1,000th carrier landing. Nimitz recently got underway to participation in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) training exercise, the world's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryan J. Mayes/Released)

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STRAIT OF MALACCA (June 18, 2012) U.S. Coast Guard Ens. Scott Nichols, a landing signal officer aboard the U.S. Coast Guard national security cutter USCGC Waesche (WMSL 751), launches a Eurocopter HH-65 Dolphin helicopter assigned to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency during deck landing drills as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012 Malaysia. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Timor Leste joins the exercise for the first time in 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)

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BERAUS, Malaysia (June 17, 2012) 1st Lt. Gregory Jurshak, assigned 1st platoon, Fox Company, and a Malaysian soldier work together during an ambush exercise for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jessica Bidwell/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 20, 2012) Aviation ordnancemen unload ammunition as part of training on the M-197 gun system in the weapons magazines aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Winn/Released)

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NORFOLK (June 20, 2012) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits over the Hamptons Roads Bridge Tunnel as it departs for a regularly scheduled deployment 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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 20, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class William Duskin directs an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 onto a catapult aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower departed Naval Station Norfolk the same day for a regularly scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group includes the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), the guided-missile destroyers USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron Two Eight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rob Rupp/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 20, 2012) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Daniel S. Sherman, left, directs Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Damon P. Kilpatrick during bomb-building training aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kasey Krall/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 19, 2012) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Wildcards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, maneuvers toward the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during an air power demonstration for Tiger Cruise participants. New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 3rd Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 19, 2012) Marines assigned to the Red Dragons of Marine Medium Squadron (HMM) 268 view an air power demonstration from a CH-46E Sea Knight Helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 3rd Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (June 19, 2012) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Rachel Barnes uses a hydro-static pump to pressure test a fire hose in the hangar bay aboard the multipurpose 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 in 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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ARABIAN SEA (June 18, 2012) Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit stage amphibious assault vehicles in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) while operating in the Arabian Sea. New York, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ian Carver/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (June 18, 2012) Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit wait in an amphibious assault vehicle in preparation to launch from the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) while operating in the Arabian Sea.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ian Carver/Released)

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CALBAYOG, Philippines (June 18, 2012) Hospitalman Kervin Lacson listens to the heartbeat of a potential surgery recipient at the Calbayog Sports Complex during a surgical civic action program. The program screens patients to determine their suitability for having surgery aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic action mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter/Released)

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POLARIS POINT, Guam (June 15, 2012) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) comes alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). Greeneville, homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is on a western Pacific deployment, while Emory S. Land is on an extended deployment to Guam serving as the U.S. 7th Fleet'Äôs lead afloat fleet maintenance activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Samuel Souvannason/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (June 20, 2012) Sonar Technician Geographical 2nd Class Cameron Webster feeds his baby one last time before boarding the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) to go on deployment. Farragut, part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, departed Mayport, Fla., for a regularly scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group includes the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), the guided-missile destroyers USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron Two Eight. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class A.J. Jones/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2012) Sailors launch an E-2C Hawkeye from the Bluetails of Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, departed Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group includes the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), the guided-missile destroyers USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron Two Eight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Ridge Leoni/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 21, 2012) A Sailor directs a truck onto a landing craft air cushion in the welldeck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during an equipment offload. Makin Island and Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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SUGARLOAF, S.C. (June 20, 2012) The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, fly in the Delta formation over Sugarloaf, S.C. The Blue Angels were en-route to Latrobe, Penn., to perform at the Westmoreland County Air Show June 23-24. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachel McMarr/Released)

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SUGARLOAF, S.C. (June 20, 2012) An Air Force KC-135 from the 171st Air Refueling Wing fuels an F/A-18 Hornet flown by Capt. Greg McWherter, commanding officer and flight leader of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. The Blue Angels were en-route to Latrobe, Penn., to perform at the Westmoreland County Air Show June 23-24. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachel McMarr/Released)

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Point Mugu, Calif. (June 13, 2012) Convoy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5's convoy security element walk through the Homeport Station Training Lanes combat town during training in the 31st Seabee Readiness Group Urban Skills Training class. Convoy security element Seabees with NMCB 5 learn advanced techniques in the class to improve knowledge ranging from weapons, tactics and how to eliminate hostile threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ace Rheaume/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (June 21, 2012) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Thomas Bohannon, left, and Master-at-Arms Seaman Sharon Berg follow military working dog, Axel, as part of a patrol and scout training exercise at Naval Station Mayport. The military working dogs are trained to provide deterrence, drug or bomb detection and patrol services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Damian Berg/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (June 21, 2012) Master-at-Arms Seaman Sharon Berg, a K-9 handler with the military working dog unit at Naval Station Mayport, runs her K-9 partner, KKowalski, through an obstacle course at the base kennel. Berg runs the course with KKowalski multiple times a day to promote endurance and motor skills. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Damian Berg/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 19, 2012) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Danny Alston inspects training 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 3rd Class Brian Reynolds/Released)

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RED SEA (June 19, 2012) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) man the rails after completing a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204). 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 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Rappahannock is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 53, providing fuel and supplies to U.S. Navy and coalition ships in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Meshel/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (June 21, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), left, the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Shirane-class destroyer JS Kurama (DDH 144), and the Republic of Korea navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin class destroyer Munmu the Great (DDH-976) pull alongside the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a trilateral exercise. The exercise is designed to improve interoperability and readiness among the three Navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (June 21, 2012) The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Shirane-class destroyer JS Kurama (DDH-144), the Republic of Korea navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin class destroyer Munmu the Great (DDH-976), and the Nimitz-class Navy aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) are in formation during a trilateral exercise. The exercise is designed to improve interoperability and readiness among the three Navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (June 21, 2012) The Republic of Korea Navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin class destroyer Munmu the Great (DDH-976) moves into formation during a trilateral exercise with U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force ships in the East China Sea. The exercise is designed to improve interoperability and readiness among the three Navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (June 22, 2012) Navy Diver 2nd Class Chris Vanriper, assigned to Explosive Ordinance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, Platoon 503, fast ropes in full gear while training aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (June 22, 2012) An MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter assigned to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 prepares to land aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed in support of 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 Ian Carver/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (June 22, 2012) Command Master Chief Rafael Perez mans a fire hose during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zane Ecklund/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (June 22, 2012) Master Chief Todd Gruchalla, command master chief of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), greets his daughter on the pier after returning to San Diego after completing a seven-month deployment. During the deployment, Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines attached to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted operations as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Behnke/Released)

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BREMERTON, Wash. (June 24, 2012) Sailors rig the barricade during flight deck fire fighting drills on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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BREMERTON, Wash. (June 24, 2012) Sailors stand by during flight deck fire fighting drills on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (June 22, 2012) Aviation ordnancemen stand together for a photo on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) to spell out "Dyrk", the name of a young boy from Texas diagnosed with terminal pediatric cancer. 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 photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Randy J. Savarese/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (June 21, 2012) Rear Adm. Ted N. Branch, commander of Naval Air Forces Atlantic talks with Sailors 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 photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Britney N. Epps/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 22, 2012) Rear Adm. Peter A. Gumataotao, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CVW) 11, celebrates the 120,000 aircraft trap of arresting engine three with the V-2 Division aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Engine three now has the second highest number of traps of any in the U.S. Navy, second only to that of the USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world'Äôs largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryan J. Mayes/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (June 22, 2012) Sailors man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) in tribute to their commanding officer's last day in command. Capt. John D. Deehr will relieve Capt. James T. Cox during a change of command ceremony oaboard Peleliu's bridge. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

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BREMERTON, Wash. (June 22, 2012) Lt. Britta Christianson, a Gold Crew supply officer assigned to the guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726), is congratulated by her former commanding officer, Capt. Dixon Hicks, after she was presented with her Submarine Supply Corps "dolphins" during a ceremony at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Christianson is the first female Supply Corps officer to qualify in submarines. (U.S. Navy photo by Chris Calnan/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (June 22, 2012) Sailors man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as the ship returns to San Diego following a seven-month maiden deployment. The ship's unique hybrid propulsion system led to a fuel savings of more than $15 million dollars over the course of deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Lill/Released)

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