Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

Equation said:

It's always so beautiful watching a Harrier taking off, too bad the UK is not making anymore of these puppies.

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2013) Servicemen and their daughters hit the dance floor at the San Diego Armed Services YMCA Father and Daughter Dance. More than 450 military fathers attended the 7th annual event, themed "A Night in the Spotlight." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Evans/Released)

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NORFOLK (Feb. 17, 2013) A Sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) gets a hug after returning from deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Scott/Released)

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NORFOLK (Feb. 17, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) is guided into port by tugboats. The ship returned to Naval Station Norfolk following a seven-month independent deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Scott/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 18, 2013) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Daniel Pangburn, right, instructs Fire Controlman 3rd Class William King and Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Ted Langer how to disassemble M16 rifles 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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GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 19, 2013) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Patrick Dewberry, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), braces himself as an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 takes off. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group is deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility and taking part in Cobra Gold, a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored multinational joint exercise designed to advance regional security by exercising a robust multinational force from nations sharing common goals and security commitments in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Achterling/Released)

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GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 19, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as another Osprey prepares for take-off. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jerome D. Johnson/Released)

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GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 19, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Barry Swanson, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), signals an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 as it takes off. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Achterling/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 18, 2013) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the Purple Foxes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 (Rein.) approaches & lands 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 photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 lifts off with a crate of ordnance from the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) during an ordnance transfer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Iain L. Stratton/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 16, 2013) The Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV-1) pulls into Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Spearhead is the first of nine Navy joint high-speed vessels and is designed for rapid intra-theater transport of troops and military equipment. (U.S. Navy photo by William Cook/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2013) Weapons department Sailors move ondnance in the hangar bay during an ordnance onload aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Gabriel Rubio secures a sling load for transport on the flight deck during an ordnance onload aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 conducts a touch-and-go landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). . (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Class Jacob G. Kaucher/Released)

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SINGAPORE (Feb. 15, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class James Doub throws a heaving ball to a tug boat from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), as the ship prepares to moor in Singapore. Stockdale is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and is currently operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Hooper/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2013) Air department Sailors man an aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) hose during a fire drill in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2013) Sailors conduct training on the arming procedures of an MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) on a sponson aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Giovanni Squadrito /Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Iain L. Stratton/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway in the Pacific Ocean. Carl Vinson is conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2013) Sailors monitor flight operations from the carrier air traffic control center aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Iain L. Stratton/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2013) Machinist Mate 3rd Class Khaliem Rogers fires a .50-caliber machine gun during weapons familiarization training on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob G. Kaucher/Released)

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GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 18, 2013) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, transits the Gulf of Thailand. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, currently on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, is taking part in Cobra Gold 2013, a Thailand-United States co-sponsored multinational exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam D. Wainwright/Released)

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GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 16, 2013) Naval Air Crewmen (Helicopter) 2nd Class Jeremy Ciepluch, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) 25, conducts preflight checks on a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to participate in Cobra Gold 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Betsy Knapper/Released)

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GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 15, 2013) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class William Bennett, left, and Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Adam Polkowski perform a search and rescue drill aboard an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Island Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25. The Island Knights are embarked with the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).(U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 16, 2013) The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10), center, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). 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 (Feb. 15, 2013) The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) at sea. Mobile Bay is assigned to the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and 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 (Feb. 14, 2013) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Dessha Woods, from Beaver, Okla., repairs a close-in weapon system aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ignacio D. Perez/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 10, 2013) Aviation ordnancemen lift ordnance to be loaded on an F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 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 (Feb. 14, 2013) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Kwaniesha Booth does a last minute check on a dessert table for a Valentine's Day bake off aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zulema Sotelo/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 16, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 delivers cargo to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) during a vertical replenishment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Armando Gonzales/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 14, 2013) Sailors prepare to enter a space containing a simulated fire aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) during a firefighting exercise. 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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bd popeye said:

Thanks for posting your thoughts Jeff.. And of course I agree 100%

When I saw this video..next I wanted to get in my car and drive to Great Lakes IL, north of Chicago.. and re-join the US Navy.....Then I woke up..I don't think they are taking 59 year old fat guys..oh well.. awesome video.

[video=youtube;xKYQkfYPiLc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKYQkfYPiLc[/video]

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Jeff Head said:

I always love these pics. There are some real jewels (IMHO) on this entire page. Some of which show huge things happening with US Naval technology and new equipment progress:

Bewlo pic: Now THAT, is a HOT VLS launch form the most capable VLS System on planet earth!

The Island added to the USS Gerald R. Ford. Huge milestone! and launch will be just around the corner.

I count four P-8A Poseidons here...operational in-service aircraft. Glad to see these numbers growing

P-8A Poseidon in flight, a great addition and long awaited replacement for the venerable P-3Cs

Great to see the Independence Class LCS doing this type of testing and qualification for the advanced mine hunting vehicle that will be a big part of the counter mine module.

USS Michael Murphey, DDG-112, the 62nd Arleigh Burk class DDG! Four more Flight IIAs are planned before they start in on the Flight III vessels (currently under design) and they will build between 24 and 42 of those. Which will make a total of between 90 and 108 Arleigh Burk DDGs altogether before it is over. WOW!.

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Equation said:

You've already did more than your fair share of service to the country Popeye and we can't thank you enough.

I have a question when the fire crew don on their equipment is there a radio and receiver inside that head gear? I can imagine the difficulty hearing the orders and communicating with fellow crew mates.

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