Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

SINGAPORE (Feb. 19, 2013) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Alvin Hunter raises the Navy Jack on the jack staff as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) prepares to depart 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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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 21, 2013) The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) departs San Diego on its way to conduct sea trials following a month-long dry dock availability. Freedom, the lead ship of the Freedom variant of LCS, is expected to deploy to southeast Asia this spring. (U.S. Navy photo by Command Master Chief Chris Kotz/Released)

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NORFOLK (Feb. 21, 2013) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) departs her homeport of Naval Station Norfolk. Dwight D. Eisenhower departs for a deployment to support maritime security operation 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 Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

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NORFOLK (Feb. 21, 2013) Adm. Bill Gortney, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, addresses the crew aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) prior to getting underway. Dwight D. Eisenhower departs Naval Station Norfolk for a deployment to support 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 3rd class Luis Fiallos/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (Feb. 21, 2013) Seaman Recruit Anna Colins, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), speaks to the pilothouse during sea and anchor detail as the ship begins its deployment. Hue City departs Mayport, Fla., for a deployment to support 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 Matthew R. Cole/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 21, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 provides cargo transportation during a replenishment-at-sea for the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), not pictured. 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 Seaman Marco Villasana / Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 21, 2013) Sailors clear the area as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 picks up cargo from the flight deck of the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) during a replenishment-at-sea with 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. 21, 2013) The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 prepare for a replenishment-at-sea. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Marco Villasana/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 21, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 delivers pallets of stores to 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 (Feb. 19, 2013) Sailors perform a foreign object debris walkdown on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) transits behind. 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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BELIZE (Feb. 18, 2013) Engineman 1st Class Nicholas Matthews, assigned to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 2, Detachment 2, guides a medium tactical vehicle replacement off High Speed Vessel (HSV) 2 Swift. Swift is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility to conduct Southern Partnership Station 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 07, 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class James Rice, from Dallas, applies sealant to an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Marco Villasana/Released)

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Feb. 17, 2013) Logistics Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jessica Carey, assigned to USS Constitution, removes snow from the ship's spar deck. Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat. (U.S. Navy photo by Sonar Technician (Submarine) 2nd Class Thomas Rooney/Released)

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NORFOLK (Feb. 17, 2013) Sailors cross the brow of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) after the ship's return to Naval Station Norfolk following a seven-month deployment. Oscar Austin was deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Pittman/Released)

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INDIAN HEAD, Md. (Jan. 23, 2013) Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Ryan Swanson, assigned to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division, Technical Support Detachment (NAVEODTECHDIV TSD) Platoon 4, uses a mine probe to ensure that disturbed dirt around a blast crater is safe during a post-blast investigation exercise at the Stump Neck Annex at Naval Support Facility Indian Head. NAVEODTECHDIV TSD is a unique support command administered by the U.S. Navy and used by all the armed services to collect, process, exploit and analyze enemy improvised explosive devices, weapons and related materials to provide near real-time technical intelligence to tactical commanders and explosive ordnance disposal forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Micah P. Blechner/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2013) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 approaches the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower departed Naval Station Norfolk on a 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 Seaman Apprentice Kameren Guy Hodnett/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2013) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Parker Gardner, from Louisville, Ky., assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, replaces an outer flap on an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).(U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Brian Wilbur/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Brian Wilbur/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 22, 2013) Sailors conduct a safety check of a .50-caliber machine gun on the main deck of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeff Troutman/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2013) The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) is underway conducting sea trials off the coast of Southern California. Freedom, the lead ship of the Freedom variant of LCS, is expected to deploy to Southeast Asia this spring. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Evans/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2013) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 prepares for take off aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower departed Naval Station Norfolk on a 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 Seaman Brian Wilbur/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2013) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) to perform a touch-and-go. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2013) Damage Controlman First Class Nathan Alberti, right, observes Hull Technician Fireman Samson Shephard and Damage Controlman Fireman Dillon Brown approach a simulated fire during an emergency drill aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeff Troutman/Released)

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BALTIMORE (Feb. 26, 2013) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH-20) departs Baltimore for the last time during a permanent layberth relocation to Naval Station Norfolk. Comfort is preparing to deploy as the primary platform for Continuing Promise 2013, a five-month humanitarian assistance mission to eight countries in Central and South America and the Caribbean. (U.S. Navy photo by Jessica Alexander/Released)

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GROTON, Conn. (Feb. 26, 2013) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) is pulled out of the medium auxiliary repair dry dock USS Shippingport (ARDM 4) after a five-month maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Jeff Prunera/Released)

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SULU SEA, Philippines (Feb. 26, 2013) Sailors from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit ONE and U.S. Navy contracted salvage crew members from the M/V Jascon 25 safely removes the exhausts funnel structure from mine countermeasures ship USS Guardian (MCM 5), which ran aground on the Tubbataha Reef Jan. 17. The funnel's removal was a milestone in the dismantling process of the Guardian. The U.S. Navy and contracted salvage teams are safely dismantling and removing the ship from Tubbataha Reef. The U.S. Navy continues to work in close cooperation with the Philippine authorities to safely dismantle Guardian from the reef while minimizing environmental effects. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anderson Bomjardim/Released)

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SULU SEA (Feb. 24, 2013) The mine countermeasures ship USS Guardian (MCM 5), which ran aground on Tubbataha Reef Jan. 17, getting hit by heavy waves. The U.S. Navy and contracted salvage teams continue damage assessments and the removal of equipment and parts to prepare the grounded ship to be safely dismantled and removed from Tubbataha Reef. The U.S. Navy continues to work in close cooperation with the Philippine authorities to safely dismantle Guardian from the reef while minimizing environmental effects. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anderson Bomjardim/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2013) Sailors assigned to the crash and salvage team aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) rescue survivors of a simulated downed SH-60B helicopter on the ship's flight deck during a drill. Hue City is on a deployment to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2013) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Orlando Soto, assigned to guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), fires a M2HB .50-caliber machine gun on the ship's forecastle during a drill. Hue City is on a deployment to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

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NORFOLK (Feb. 20, 2013) The Office of Naval Research-sponsored Situational Awareness System (SAWS) installed on the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) prior to their deployment, uses two Electro-Optic/Infrared sensors placed forward and aft of the ship's island to provide 360 degree surveillance capability. Additionally, SAWS can enhance force protection, aid navigation, monitor visit, board, search and seizure operations, and detect mine-like objects in the water. (U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams/Released)

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Thank you Equation! And thank you for your service to our nation.

Not sure about the new gear.. but I do know they still use hand signals when possible.

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Equation said:

You are welcome Popeye. And keeps those pics coming.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 26, 2013) Lt. Darien Lazaro, Naval Branch Health Clinic Jacksonville dentist, gives a lesson in proper teeth brushing during a visit to the Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville Child Development Center (CDC). The visit was part of National Children's Dental Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of oral health for adolescents. (U.S. Navy photo by Jacob Sippel/Released)

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KUWAIT (Feb. 27, 2013) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Stephen Flanagan, from Tucson, Ariz., inspects helicopters and humvees at the Kuwait Seaport of Debarkation, customs terminal. The equipment is headed back to the U.S. for inspection, servicing, and redeployment. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 27, 2013) Members of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service clear the area during an active shooter scenario as part of Citadel Shield on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. Citadel Shield is part of a large-scale, nationwide anti-terrorism and force protection training exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN, (Feb. 26, 2013) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Eric M. Blosser and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Lyndsey F. Baucom, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), load ammunition into a close-in weapons system (CIWS). Hue City is on a deployment to support 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 Matthew R. Cole/Released)

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EVERETT, Wash. (Feb. 26, 2013) Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conduct a barricade drill on the flight deck. Nimitz conducts mandatory flight deck drills to keep the Sailors trained and the ship safe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Bartlett/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 27, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 participates in a replenishment-at-sea evolution for 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 Seaman Marco Villasana/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 25, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Korinne Reese directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Marco Villasana/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 27, 2013) A rifle detail bow their heads in prayer during a burial at sea for 20 former service members aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Iain L. Stratton/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2013) Sailors load an RIM-7M missile into the NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower departed Naval Station Norfolk on a 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 Seaman Andrew Schneider/Released)

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NORFOLK (Feb. 26, 2013) Lt. Mike Moran kisses his wife after returning from deployment aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) after completing an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of theater security cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Lolita Lewis/Released)

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NORFOLK (Feb. 26, 2013) Logistics Specialist Seaman Adam Reser kisses his wife after returning from deployment aboard the the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) after completing an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of theater security cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Lolita Lewis/Released)

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NORFOLK (Feb. 26, 2013) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Ron Wilhelms greets his daughter after returning from deployment aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) after completing an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of theater security cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Lolita Lewis/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (March 3, 2013) Sailors perform maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 in the hangar bay 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 Seaman Marco Villasana/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 1, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 is transported from the flight deck to the hangar bay on an aircraft elevator aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower departed Naval Station Norfolk on 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 Seaman Andrew Schneider/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 28, 2013) Quartermaster 1st Class Timothy Sheedy, assigned to the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Monsoon (PC4), fires .50 caliber machine gun blanks at simulated hostile small boats during an Advanced Phase Training Exercise (APTEX). APTEX is a four-day exercise designed to stress and evaluate the U.S. Navy Patrol Coastal crew in an integrated and advanced level environment and tests the crew's ability to complete exercise objectives, demonstrating the ship's ability to work and communicate as a team.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN, (Mar. 02, 2013) Seaman Brenti L. Franklin (left) and Seaman Moses Aseda assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) continue ship efforts preservation by painting on the forecastle. Hue City is on a deployment to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 02, 2013) Seaman Anna M. Collins assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) steers the ship as it steams through the Atlantic Ocean.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 27, 2013) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) heave a line during a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (March 3, 2013) One of the 20,000 Marines to receive basic training at Montford Point between 1942 and 1945 applauds during the christening ceremony of the Mobile Landing Platform USNS Montford Point (T-MLP 1) in San Diego. Montford Point is the first ship of its class and will serve as a floating base for amphibious operations and operate as a transfer point between large ships and small landing craft. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (March 2, 2013) The Mobile Landing Platform USNS Montford Point (T-MLP 1) is moored pier side in San Diego during the ship's christening ceremony (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 2, 2013) Seaman Gregory Clayton from Atlanta stands watch aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Brian Wilbur/Released)

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NORFOLK (Feb. 28, 2013) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Christian Lyons and Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Christopher Shapiro, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, are hoisted aboard an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during search and rescue training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sandi Grimnes/Released)

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COROZAL, Belize (Feb. 25, 2013) A U.S. Navy Sailor pulls rear security on a rivercraft during joint river operations as part of Southern Partnership Station 2013 in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. Southern Partnership Station is an annual deployment that exchanges training and expertise between U.S. military and civilian agencies with their counterparts in Central and South America and the Caribbean. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (March 1, 2013) Senior Chief Aviation Electrician's Mate Christopher Perry spends time with his family aboard the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) before his departure on a deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. Freedom will demonstrate her operational capabilities and allow the Navy to evaluate crew rotation and maintenance plans. LCS platforms are designed to employ modular mission packages that can be configured for three separate purposes: surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare or mine countermeasures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (March 1, 2013) A Sailor assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) spends time with his family before his departure on a deployment to the Asia-Pacific region.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (March 1, 2013) Gunner's Mate 1st Class Michael Davis spends time with his daughter aboard the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) before his departure on a deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

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HOUSTON TX (Feb. 27, 2013) Approximately 100 future Sailors from the Houston area take the Oath of Enlistment during Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in front of rodeo attendees. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob L. Dillon, Navy Recruiting District Houston Public Affairs/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 27, 2013) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Brannon Laveder, left, and Quartermaster Seaman Chris Epperson raise the church pennant and the national ensign during Catholic Mass aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Giovanni Squadrito/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 1, 2013) Sailors move an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 off of an aircraft elevator aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower departed Naval Station Norfolk on 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 Seaman Andrew Schneider/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 3, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (US Navy photo by Seaman Brian Wilbur/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 3, 2013) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) receives fuel while steaming alongside USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) during Eisenhower's first replenishment-at-sea during her 2013 deployment. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kameren Guy Hodnett/Released)

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WASHINGTON (March 1, 2013) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Michael D. Stevens speaks with Sailors from Naval Air Facility Washington prior to the 98th Navy Reserve Anniversary ceremony at Navy Memorial in Washington Friday. MCPON was the guest speaker for the event with Vice Adm. Robin Braun, Chief of Navy Reserve, as the host. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas L. Rosprim/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 27, 2013) Airman Billy Grant, from Arcadia, Fla. assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5, wraps up a blade crutch after folding the rotors of an SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Schneider/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 28, 2013) A catapult and arresting gear officer ducks as an E-2C Hawkeye from the Golden Hawks of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class 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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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 28, 2013) Rear Adm. David F. Steindl, commander of Carrier Strike Group One (CSG) 1, meets with deck department Sailors in the forecastle aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Iain L. Stratton/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 28, 2013) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Johnathan Groves, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) acts as safety observer as one of the Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS) test fires during a practice fire evolution. Hue City is on a deployment to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2013) Chief Legalman Lucia Abreu cleans a statue of Ronald McDonald during a Commander, Navy Region Southeast volunteer project at the Ronald McDonald House in Jacksonville, Fla. The project was co-sponsored by the Commander, Navy Region Southeast Chief Petty Officers Association and the Commander, Navy Region Southeast First Class Petty Officers Association. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson/Released)

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COROZAL, Belize (Feb. 25, 2013) U.S. Navy Sailors perform a hip-tow maneuver during joint river operations with the Belizean Defense Force during Southern Partnership Station 2013 in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. A hip-tow is when two boats are tied together fore and aft to facilitate the transfer of material or casualties while the boats are still at sea. Southern Partnership Station is an annual deployment that exchanges training and expertise between U.S. military and civilian agencies with their counterparts in Central and South America and the Caribbean. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2013) Lt. Cmdr. Douglas Kay signals an EA-18G Growler form Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 to launch during night flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Leigh Davis directs aircraft during night flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 3, 2013) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) approaches USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) in preparation for Eisenhower's first replenishment-at-sea during her 2013 deployment. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Rob Rupp/Released)

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KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (March 6, 2013) Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Gabrielle Joyner and Logistics Specialist Seaman Recruit Keeli Matthews raise the ensign during morning colors aboard the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) while in port at Sepanggar Naval Base. Frank Cable conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Salisbury/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (March 6, 2013) Members of the Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo ceremonial color guard parade the colors during the decommissioning ceremony for the mine countermeasures ship USS Guardian (MCM 5). Originally commissioned in 1989, Guardian has been forward deployed to Sasebo since 1996 conducting bilateral and multilateral mine exercises and theater security cooperation missions throughout the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cassandra Thompson/Released)

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PANAMA CITY, Fla. (March 5, 2013) An MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to (HM) 14 lands at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division after conducting airborne mine countermeasure training in the Joint Gulf Test Range in the Gulf of Mexico. (U.S. Navy photo by Ron Newsome/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (March 6, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Dannielle Byrum, from Auberry, Calif., signals for the launch of an F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 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 Seaman Apprentice Ignacio D. Perez/ Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (March 5, 2013) Airman Eric Eisenbarth, from Mobile, Ala,. stands by to check an arresting gear wire after an F/A-18F from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 lands on the flight deck 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 (March 4, 2013) Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Michael Monzel, from Portland, Maine, trouble shoots a stabilizing system inside an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the Raptors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 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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Naval Air Station North Island CA. (March 5, 2013) A Sailor assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 directs a C-2A Greyhound at Naval Air Station North Island. VRC-30 provides detachments supporting the joint combatant commanders to deliver high-priority logistics support to aircraft carriers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Conor Minto/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 5, 2013) A plane captain uses hand signals to communicate with an F/A-18C Hornet pilot assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Schneider/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 5, 2013) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) load ordnance onto the ship. Lassen is part of Destroyer Squadron15, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and is underway to conduct exercise Foal Eagle 2013 with allied nation Republic of Korea in support of regional security and stability of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman/Released)

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GREAT LAKES, Ill (Mar. 5, 2013) Recruits form up in their compartment prior to breakfast at Recruit Training Command, the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Brian Walsh/Released)

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (March 4, 2013) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) moors at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after returning from a seven-month deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Steven Khor/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 3, 2013) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) direct the midships span wire during a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13). Hue City is on a deployment to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (March 3, 2013) MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Wildcards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 take turns transporting cargo during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flagship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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 Michael Duran/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 1, 2013) Sailors practice fire-fighting techniques during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower departed Naval Station Norfolk on a 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 Seaman Andrew Schneider/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 28, 2013) Marines run out from under an SA-330J Puma helicopter after hooking it to cargo aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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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