Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

PEARL HARBOR (Jan. 3, 2013) A line handler releases the mooring lines of the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) as the ship departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for the last time. The crew is scheduled to swap hulls with USS Halsey (DDG 97) out of San Diego in late January. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (Jan. 3, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for the last time from its homeport in Hawaii. The crew is scheduled to swap hulls with the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) in San Diego in late January. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin W. Sisco/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Dec. 26, 2012) Electronics Technician Seaman Levi Holmes fires a dual barrel .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) 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 1st Class Elizabeth Merriam/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Dec. 19, 2012) Marines board amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) in preparation to depart the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) 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 1st Class Elizabeth Merriam/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Dec. 19, 2012) An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) departs the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) 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 1st Class Elizabeth Merriam/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 1, 2013) Sonar Technician 1st Class Georgina Cintron pours glaze on yams for a holiday meal for the crew aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) on New Year's Day. Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group 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 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 2, 2013) An EA-6B Prowler from the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 launches off from the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis 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 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 3, 2013) Sailors reeve an arresting gear engine on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 3, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Geoffrey Worcester and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Mariah Carlos attach a purchase cable to a shackle during a re-reeve on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 5, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) operates in the Arabian Sea during sunset. John C. Stennis 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 Yeoman 3rd Class James Stahl/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Dec. 31, 2012) Sailors signal for the launching of an aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis 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 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Dec. 31, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Eric Augustine directs an EA-6B Prowler from the Wizards of Strike Fighter Squadron (VAQ) 133 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Dec. 4, 2012) Sailors and Marines sort mail aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) 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 1st Class Elizabeth Merriam/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Dec. 4, 2012) A MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 performs a vertical replenishment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elizabeth Merriam/Released)

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NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 7, 2013) A truck-mounted aircraft deicer sprays deicing fluid on an EA-18G Growler on the flight line at Naval Air Facility Misawa. The aircraft belongs to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 which is currently deployed to northern Japan in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Mike Ferrell/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 2, 2013) Quartermaster 3rd Class Justin Shepler, from Sierra Vista, Ariz., uses a statometer aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) to gauge the ship's distance away from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) during a replenishment-at-sea. Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group 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 2nd Class Armando Gonzales/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Jan. 3, 2013) The guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) departs San Diego to conduct a hull swap with guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 53) in Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. Antietam helps provide deterrence, promote peace and security, preserve freedom of the seas, and humanitarian/disaster response within the U.S. 3rd Fleet's 50-million square mile area of responsibility in the Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rosalie Garcia/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 02, 2013) - Seaman Apprentice Jessica Smart, from Gainesville, Fla., mans a sound-powered telephone in hangar bay two of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a replenishment-at-sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 04, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Ales Malik, from Denver, inspects landing gear on an F/A-18C Hornet of the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 in the hanger bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Seth Coulter/ Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 5, 2013) A final checker signals for the launch of an F/A-18C Hornet of the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 3, 2013) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Felix Gonzales, from Gonzales, Texas, works on an MH-60S Sea Hawk from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lex T. Wenberg/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 2, 2013) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Tracee Arps, from Chicago, drives a forklift in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lex T. Wenberg/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Dec. 31, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Juantavius Bridges, from Carrollton, Ga., clears the launching area as an EA-6B Prowler from the Wizards of Strike Fighter Squadron (VAQ) 133 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 2, 2013) Sailors from deck department heave a messenger line in hangar bay two aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a replenishment at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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CORONADO, Calif. (Jan. 7, 2013) Vice Adm. Kevin M. McCoy, commander of Naval Sea Systems Command examines improvements to the weapon magazine spaces aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is pierside(quay wall) at Naval Air Station North Island undergoing planned incremental availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released)

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CORONADO, Calif. (Jan. 7, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Airman Shauna Newell lays tile in a passageway aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kristopher S. Haley/Released

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NORFOLK (Jan. 7, 2013) Seaman Michelle Corbin handles a mooring line aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Lorelei R. Vander Griend/Released)

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NORFOLK (Jan. 7, 2013) Sailors fake out a mooring line aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Lorelei R. Vander Griend/Released)

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FARAH CITY, Afghanistan (Jan. 8, 2013) Lt. Mike Quaglino, operations officer for Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah, watches as Hospital Corpsman Brian Mays, a medic for the PRT, clears his M4 carbine upon returning from a mission. The mission to the director of agriculture, irrigation and livestock facilities was to evaluate progress on a demonstration greenhouse project being built to connect Farahi farmers and the government. PRT Farah's mission is to train, advise, and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district, and provincial levels in Farah province Afghanistan. Their civil military team is comprised of members of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup/Released)

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NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 8, 2013) Lt. j.g. Scott Chuda, originally from Charlestown, N.H., a naval aviator assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, signals to the plane captain of his EA-18G Growler on the flight line of Naval Air Facility Misawa before taking off on a scheduled night mission. VAQ-132 is deployed to NAF Misawa on a six-month deployment supporting U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)

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NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 8, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Mia Show, EA-18G plane captain from Huntington Beach, Calif., assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, awaits the completion of pre-flight checks before the aircraft taking off for a scheduled mission at Naval Air Facility Misawa. VAQ-132 is deployed to NAF Misawa on a six-month deployment supporting U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)

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NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 8, 2013) Lt. Cmdr. Pete Curran, left, a naval aviator originally from Redding, Calif., and Lt. Laura Combs, an electronic warfare officer from Lexington, Ky., both assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 conduct pre-flight checks before a scheduled night mission at Naval Air Facility Misawa. VAQ-132 is deployed to NAF Misawa on a six-month deployment supporting U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 6, 2013) Sailors toss a floating target i.e "The Killer Tomato".. over the side of the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis 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 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 2, 2013) Seaman Recruit Megan Porteus, from Brooksville, Fla., operates a sliding padeye station in hangar bay two of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a replenishment at sea.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 9, 2013) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class August Cook, from Spring, Texas, butters fresh rolls in the flag galley of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis 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 2nd Class Lex T. Wenberg/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 9, 2013) Aviation Machinist's Mate Adam Drew, from Mountain Grove, Mo., performs corrosion prevention on an EA-6B Prowler from the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lex T. Wenberg/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 8, 2013) Airman Apprentice Kayla Farver, from Gautier, Miss., mans the elevator operator station in flight deck control aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 8, 2013) Final checkers signal for the launch of an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 8, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Tyler Newman, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Jason Griffin checks aircraft weights before flight operations on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 9, 2013) Rear Adm. John Haley, commander of Carrier Strike Group 5, center, is greeted by Capt. Chris Rodeman, commanding officer of Naval Air Facility Misawa and Cmdr. Dave Kurtz , commanding officer of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132. Haley conducted an all-hands call with VAQ-132 leadership and Sailors, who are finishing up a six month deployment at NAF Misawa in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)

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AYASE, Japan (Jan. 8, 2013) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Laticia Watson checks the operating and navigation systems inside the cockpit of an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar for Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 14. Watson was recognized as Sailor of the Week during the filming of the base's weekly Captain's Call show. Sailor of the Week is a title granted to different Sailors on board Naval Air Facility Atsugi that have shown exemplary skill and work ethic within their shop and rate. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kegan E. Kay/Released)

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CORONADO, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2013) Airman Jacob Niver and Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Jeffrey Brown perform morning colors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently pierside at Naval Air Station North Island undergoing planned incremental availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Iain L. Stratton/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 7, 2013) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) attend flight deck training. George H.W. Bush is conducting training and carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 7, 2013) Sailors set up the aircraft barricade during a training exercise on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tony D. Curtis/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 8, 2013) Sailors perform a combat foreign object and debris walkdown on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). J(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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PATUXENT RIVER, MD. (Jan. 8, 2013) Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder, Chief of Naval Research, shakes hands with Cmdr. Stacey Wright, commanding officer of Scientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1, as he boards a research-modified

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. VXS-1 supports the Naval Research Enterprise by conducting manned and unmanned airborne science and technology operations. (U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 8, 2013) The mine countermeasures ship USS Guardian (MCM 5) arrives at White Beach Naval Facility for a port visit and supply replenishment during its 2013 patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Steve White/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 8, 2013) The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) sails alongside the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a replenishment-at-sea. George H.W. Bush is conducting training and carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 8, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 flies with cargo past the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10). Mobile Bay, assigned to the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, 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 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 9, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 1st Class Gregory Priebe, from Newark, N.Y., prepares to sand an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis 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 Chelsy Alamina/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 9, 2013) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Shawna Allen, from Los Fresnos, Texas, performs corrosion prevention on an EA-6B Prowler from the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lex T. Wenberg/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 8, 2013) Chief Personnel Specialist Maricela Rees, from Wildomar, Calif., stacks cases of soda aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) during a replenishment-at-sea. Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group 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 2nd Class Armando Gonzales/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 8, 2013) Sailors move tubs of ice cream into storerooms aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) during a replenishment-at-sea. Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Armando Gonzales/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 9, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Lee Long, from Fresno, Calif., organizes tools in an air framer shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lex T. Wenberg/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 9, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Bryan Slaughter, from Carlton, Texas, tightens a bolt in the wing of an EA-6B Prowler from the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lex T. Wenberg/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 9, 2013) Hull Technician 3rd Class Tyler Martin, from Athens, Ill., hammers heated metal into shape to form a handle in the boat shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lex T. Wenberg/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 9, 2013) Hull Technician 2nd Class Jerod Baillargeon, from Lynden, Wash., heats metal to form a handle in the boat shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lex T. Wenberg/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 8, 2013) Quartermaster Seaman Kevin Harris, from Corsicana, Texas, uses a stadimeter to gauge the distance from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) while aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) during a replenishment-at-sea. Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Armando Gonzales/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Jan. 9, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Elizabeth Mongkhonvilay, left, and Airman Jesse Korkki, right, raise the national ensign during morning colors on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is pierside at Naval Air Station North Island undergoing Planned Incremental Availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Giovanni Squadrito/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 8, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) transits the Arabian Sea before making its approach alongside the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) for a replenishment-at-sea. John C. Stennis 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 2nd Class Armando Gonzales/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2013) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Lester Cruz signals to an aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training and carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tony D. Curtis/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2013) Aviation boatswain's mates observe an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 during a landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tony D. Curtis/Released)

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CORONADO, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Brad Thomas and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Nicolas Jones clean the interior of a jet blast deflector aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently pierside at Naval Air Station North Island undergoing planned incremental availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Giovanni Squadrito/Released)

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CORONADO, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2013) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Michkael Russell and Logistics Specialist Seaman Justin Rawls tighten bands around mattresses to be offloaded from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Giovanni Squadrito/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Leonard Adams Jr./Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 flies over the flight deck of 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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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of 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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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2013) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Kendrah Agostini, left, and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Laura Jablinski treat simulated injuries on Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Brian Roy during a mass casualty training exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 10, 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Omar Palmer, a native of Washington, D.C.,and assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 10, signals to a P-3C Orion aircraft as it taxis on the Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa flight line. VP-10 is currently deployed in northern Japan at NAF Misawa in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alfredo Rosado/Released)

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NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 10, 2013) Ground crew await as an EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 taxis after returning from a flight during heavy snows at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa. VAQ-132 is currently finishing up a six-month deployment at NAF Misawa in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2013) Quartermaster Seaman Kendra Greer cleans the windows on the bridge aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Horton/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 8, 2013) A helicopter assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 delivers supplies to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as it makes its approach alongside the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) during a replenishment-at-sea.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Armando Gonzales/Released)

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SALAMANSA, Cape Verde (Jan. 8, 2013) Musician 2nd Class Kelly Dacosta, left, assigned to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, Topside, plays the saxophone during a performance in the fishing town of Salamansa as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS). APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felicito Rustique/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Jan. 7, 2013) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 41 stand in formation showcasing 170,000 consecutive flight hours without a Class "A" mishap. Class "A" mishaps are incidents with a fatal injury, total disability, destroyed aircraft or a total cost of more than $1 million. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Christopher Lindahl/Released)

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2013年1月7日，美国海军陆战队第41突击直升机中队迎来了17万安全无事故飞行小时日。为了庆祝这个日子，该中队全体人员及所属直升机摆出17万字样。美军的这个安全无事故是指战机在服役期间没有发生致命损伤、坠毁、报废，没有损失价值超过100万美元恶性事件。

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January 7, 2013, the U.S. Marines first 41 assault helicopter squadron welcomed 170,000 safety accident-free flight hours a day. To celebrate the occasion, all personnel of the squadron and their helicopter put 170,000 words. The accident of the security of the U.S. military fighters during service without fatal injury crash scrapped, there is no loss of over one million U.S. dollars worth of serious incidents.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2013) Patrol Squadron (VP) 16 prepares to launch the command's first P-8A Poseidon 430 at Naval Air Station Jacksonville as a P-3C Orion passes overhead. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gulianna Dunn/Released)

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2013) Airman Robert French, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 16, taxis a P-8A Poseidon to the flight line during flight operations at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gulianna Dunn/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Jan. 10, 2013) Marine Cpl. Jorge Salazar, right, assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego's (NMCSD) Wounded Warrior Battalion-West detachment, speaks to Deputy Commander, U.S. Central Command, Vice Adm. Robert S. Harward during a visit to NMCSD's Comprehensive Combat and Complex Casualty Care (C5) facility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Pyoung K. Yi/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 12, 2013) Sonar Technician 2nd Class Kristopher Sharpe, left, practices nonlethal tactics on Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Jasmaine Brooks after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum during security reaction force training aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group 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 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 14, 2013) Sailors practice movements during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 14, 2013) Lt. j.g Zachary Mahoney descends a ladder from the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) to a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 12, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) fires a MK 45 5-inch, 62-caliber lightweight deck gun during a live-fire exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2012) The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) conducts rapid ballast and floods the well deck with 10 feet of water. The trials are the final in-depth examination of all newly constructed ships to ensure the ship meets all Navy standards and requirements. San Diego was declared satisfactory by the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) and will begin training for deployment in 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Holly Boynton/Released)

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NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BANGOR, Wash. (Jan. 9, 2013) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Izamar Martinez, from Alvin, Texas, prepares ammunition for Sailors earning their M-16 qualifications at the Naval Base Kitsap Small Arms Training Center. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Omar Powell/Released)

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EVERETT, Wash. (Jan. 11, 2013) Sailors assess and treat simulated patients during a mass casualty drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The drill is part of the ship's ongoing efforts to stay mission ready. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Winn/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 8, 2013) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) departs the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) 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 1st Class Elizabeth Merriam/Released)

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SAIPAN (Jan. 11, 2013) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) moors alongside the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40). La Jolla is in Saipan for a scheduled port visit during its deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ricardo Danan/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 14, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) is moored in Yokosuka, Japan during a snow storm. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mel Orr/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2013) Cmdr. Kimberly Toone, center, prepares to move a patient to the flight deck in preparation for a medical evacuation from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training and carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2013) Lt. Chantel Hurwitz, the ship's nurse, and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Robert High move a patient in preparation for a medical evacuation from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2013) Sailors assigned to the medical department prepare to evacuate a patient by helicopter from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2013) Sailors assigned to the medical department prepare to evacuate a patient by helicopter from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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