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HONG KONG (April 15, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Lyndon Natividad raises the Navy jack aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) after mooring in Hong Kong. Peleliu is the flagship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jasmine Sheard/Released)

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HONG KONG (April 15, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Airman Liz Camacho-Gonzalez leads a manning of the rails detail aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) as Peleliu enters Hong Kong Victoria Harbor. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 16, 2013) Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Shawnar Miller, from St. Croix, Virgin Islands, retrieves the national ensign on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 16, 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Richard Fredette, from Bristol, Tenn., left, Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Gabriela Ferrera, from Bronx, N.Y., and Aviation Ordnanceman David Davis, from Garden Grove, Calif., stand watch at a .50-caliber machine gun mount watch aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), as the ship departs Naval Station Norfolk. George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Smevog/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 16, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Marlon Grimaldon works on a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6. Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are underway for a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aiyana Paschal/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (April 15, 2013) Yeoman Seaman Justin Romero fires an M240B machine gun during a crew serve live fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Henderson/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 12, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 conducts a vertical replenishment with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway for a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 16, 2013) Damage Controlman Fireman Apprentice Jordan Langham, from Peru, Ill., stows a self-contained breathing apparatus in a damage control locker aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (April 15, 2013) A shooter launches an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian Wilbur/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 12, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Pacific Ocean behind the Military SEaliftCommand fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) as it conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (April 10, 2013) The Royal Fleet Auxiliary replenishment oiler Fort Victoria (A387), from the Royal Navy, breaks away from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) after a replenishment-at-sea. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th 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 Abraham Essenmacher/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (April 13, 2013) Asta, a military police working dog, attacks Master-at-Arms 2nd Class William Bryan during a controlled aggression demonstration on Ford Island at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Military working dogs are used to apprehend suspects and to detect explosives and narcotics while searching buildings, ships and submarines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Diana Quinlan/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2013) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Mark Daylubo looks over an engineering operating sequencing system manual for the electrical plant control console in auxiliary machinery room number one aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility and is participating in the annual Republic of Philippines-U.S. military bilateral training exercise and humanitarian assistance engagement Balikatan 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)

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SAN FELIPE, Republic of the Philippines (April 11, 2013) Lt. Lesley A. Sacramento, a general dentist from U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Japan, examines a patient during a cooperative health engagement at Omaya Elementary School during Exercise Balikatan 2013. Service members from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military are providing health, vision, dental and veterinary assistance to residents of the community. Balikatan is an annual Philippine-U.S. bilateral exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Suhr/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (April 15, 2013) Civilian contractors from Insitu, Inc., launch an unmanned aerial vehicle from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17). Scan Eagle is a runway independent, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system designed to provide multiple surveillance, reconnaissance, and battlefield damage assessment missions. San Antonio is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperations efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lacordrick Wilson/Released)

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PERSIAN GULF (April 18, 1988) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Utility/Attack Helicopter Squadron (HML/A) 167 prepares to transport confiscated military equipment from an Iranian oil platform. The platform was strafed and later destroyed by gunfire from U.S. Navy destroyers during Operation Praying Mantis, which was launched after the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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PERSIAN GULF (April 18, 1988) A CBU-59 cluster munition splits open to release its bomblets after being dropped from an A-6E Intruder of VA-95 assigned to CVW-11 aboard the Enterprise during an attack on an Iranian target. The attack was part of Operation Praying Mantis, which was launched after the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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PERSIAN GULF (April 18, 1988) An air to air left side view of an A-6E Intruder aircraft bombing Iranian targets during Operation Praying Mantis, which was launched after the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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PERSIAN GULF (April 18, 1988) An aerial view of the Iranian frigate Is Alvand (71) burning after being attacked by aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 11 from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65). The attack was part of Operation Praying Mantis, which was launched after the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) struck a mine on April 14, 1988. Is Alvand was hit by three Harpoon missiles plus cluster munitions. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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PERSIAN GULF (April 18, 1988) The Iranian frigate Is Sahand (74) burns after being attacked by aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 11 from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65). The attack was part of Operation Praying Mantis, which was launched after the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988. Is Sahand was hit by three Harpoon missiles plus cluster munitions. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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PERSIAN GULF (April 18, 1988) Marines inspect a ZU-23 23mm automatic anti-aircraft gun on the Iranian Sassan oil platform. Marines attacked, occupied then destroyed the platform as part of Operation Praying Mantis which was launched after the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Hyp/Released)

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PERSIAN GULF (April 18, 1988) The main building of the Iranian Sassan oil platform burns after being hit by a BGM-71 tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided (TOW) missile fired from a Marine AH-1 Cobra helicopter. The attack was part of Operation Praying Mantis, which was launched after the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Hyp/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 17, 2013) Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Juanita Funderburk and Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Damarys Corchado review how to shift lube oil service pumps aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66). Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Luis Fiallos/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 18, 2013) Ordnance is transferred from the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4). John C. Stennis is returning from an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Katarzyna Kobiljak/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 18, 2013) Sailors attach ordnance to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a weapons transfer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Katarzyna Kobiljak/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 18, 2013) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) attach ordnance to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 during a weapons transfer. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Katarzyna Kobiljak/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 16, 2013) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Durrell Smith prepares parts for inspection aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway off the coast of Southern California conducting unit-level training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob G. Kaucher/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 18, 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Daniel Coggins, from Ontario, Calif., carries cargo hooks 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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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 18, 2013) Seaman Michael Bergeron operates a sound powered telephone to communicate with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) during an ordnance offload on the flight deck 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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SAN DIEGO (April 11, 2013) Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Justin Rice, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Weapon School Pacific, gives a thumbs up signaling the completion of a simulated search and rescue (SAR) training, with Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Douglas Bartone, front, assigned to HSC-23, and Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Ryan Kunn, right, assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 14. This training is part of a week-long SAR Standardization Petty Officer Course, held by the HSC-3s SAR School at Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Melissa D. Redinger/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 17, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Mickey Waldron, from Sand Lake, Ore., right, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Anthony Norwood, from Hinesville, Ga., celebrate a successful evolution during a general quarters drill on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob I. Allison/Released)

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LIGURIAN SEA (April 16, 2013) Military Sealift Command civil service mariners assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) recover a rigid-hull inflatable boat following a man overboard drill. Mount Whitney, homeported in Gaeta, Italy, is the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship and operates with a combined crew of U.S. Sailors and MSC civil service mariners. The civil service mariners perform navigation, deck, engineering and supply service operations, while military personnel aboard support communications, weapons systems and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Collin Turner/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 16, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Romans of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2013) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Moonasar Akash, from Trinidad and Tobago, performs maintenance on an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Gray Wolves of Electronic Attack Squadron of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing 11 are underway for a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kole E. Carpenter/Released)

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NORFOLK (April 15, 2013) Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph Donovan, assigned to Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center (ECRC), hugs his children as he returns from a deployment to Afghanistan. Donovan was assigned as an

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 16,2013) Sailors conduct an ordnance download aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ignacio D. Perez/ Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 15, 2012) Sailors charge a hose during a hose-team training aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61). Monterey is deployed in support of 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 3rd Class Billy Ho/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 18, 2013) The ship's flight deck officer Lt. Kent Davis, from Coupeville, Wash., left, directs Sailors as they move an F/A-18C Hornet from the Romans of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (April 19, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian Wilbur/released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (April 18, 2013) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2 Platoon 2-3-2, embarked on the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), perform ladder recoveries from an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 during explosive ordnance disposal and aircrew proficiency training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 17, 2013) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Cedrick Walker performs preventative maintenance on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Swamp Foxes of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lorenzo J. Burleson/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 17, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Timothy Phillips, from Carrollton, Ga., moves a training aircraft in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman K. Cecelia Engrums/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 17, 2013) Sailors direct a C-2 Greyhound from Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 after 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 Michael Smevog/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 17, 2013) Sailors perform maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet from the Romans of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 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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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Kathleen Caldwell, from Sun Valley, Idaho, performs maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet from the Death Rattlers of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 323 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing 11 are currently underway for a Sustainment Training Exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kole E. Carpenter/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2013) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) returns to homeport San Diego, April 19, after completing an eight-month, ballistic missile defense deployment to the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. While operating in the Arabian Gulf, the ship and her boarding team conducted 88 "approach-and-visit" operations that helped strengthen U.S. Navy ties with local mariners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rosalie Garcia/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 17, 2013) Lt. j.g. Adam Macdonald observes line handling procedures during small operations aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110). William P. Lawrence is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carla Ocampo/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 10, 2013) UH-1N Huey and an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 stand by on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) as an MV-22 Osprey approaches.. HMLA-167 is completing required qualifications. Bataan is underway conducting training operations and qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary A. Prill/Released)

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HONG KONG (April 17, 2013) Lt. Nicole Schwegman, public affairs officer aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), explains the history of Peleliu to Po Leung Kuk, Chu Lee Yuet Wah, Kindergarten-cum-nursery children during a ship tour. Peleliu is the flagship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, on deployment in the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 10, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Handling) aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) conduct launch and recovery evolutions with an MV-22 Osprey from Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 26 during flight operations. Bataan is underway conducting training operations and qualifications.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Hays/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2013) Sailors assigned to the deck department oversee the departure of Marine Corps AAV-7A1 amphibious assault vehicles in the well deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The AAV is used to conduct mechanized operations and related combat support in operations ashore. Bataan is underway conducting training operations and qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erik Foster/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (April 18, 2013) Sailors participate in a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Schneider/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (April 24, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) passes by the Missing Man Memorial as it departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a scheduled port visit in Hawaii. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is returning from an eight-month deployment conducting operations in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Diana Quinlan/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 24, 2013) A T-45C Goshawk training aircraft from the Redhawks of Training Squadron (VT) 21 taxies on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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GUANTANAMO BAY (April 23, 2013) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wyatt Huggett poses for a portrait while conducting underwater photography training off the coast of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Expeditionary Combat Camera's Underwater Photo Team conducts semi-annual training to hone its divers' specialized skill set and ensure valuable support of Department of Defense activities worldwide. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Tenorio/Released)

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GUANTANAMO BAY (April 23, 2013) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kathleen Gorby conducts underwater photography training off the coast of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The Underwater Photo Team of Expeditionary Combat Camera conducts semi-annual training. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shane Tuck/Released)

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CAMP SHELBY, Miss. (April 9, 2013) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 participate in a convoy support element training exercise at Camp Shelby. NMCB-11 is a Seabee battalion specializing in contingency construction, disaster response, and humanitarian assistance. The battalion is home-ported in Gulfport, Miss. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan Carmichael/Released)

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DOHA, Qatar (April 22, 2013) The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) is anchored off the coast of Qatar supporting Exercise Eagle Resolve 2013. Eagle Resolve is an annual, multinational naval, land and air exercise designed to enhance regional cooperative defense efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council and U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lacordrick Wilson/Released)

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DOHA, Qatar (April 22, 2013) Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) gather equipment from a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) in preparation for Exercise Eagle Resolve 2013. Hosted this year in Qatar, Eagle Resolve is an annual, multinational naval, land and air exercise designed to enhance regional cooperative defense efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council and U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lacordrick Wilson/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 20, 2013) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Jamel Wilder fights a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107). Gravely is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Turner/Released)

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KEY WEST, Florida (April 23, 2013) The Military Sealift Command high-speed vessel Swift (HSV 2) and a tethered TIF-25K aerostat are moored at Mole Pier at Naval Air Station Key West prior to at sea testing for future Operation Martillo counter transnational organized crime operations while assigned to U.S. 4th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photos by Lt. Cmdr. Corey Barker/Released)

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KEY WEST, Florida (April 23, 2013) A tethered TIF-25K aerostat is positioned on the Military Sealift Command high-speed vessel Swift (HSV 2) to be tested and evaluated at sea for use in future Operation Martillo counter transnational organized crime operations while assigned to U.S. 4th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Corey Barker/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 22, 2013) A C-2A Greyhound attached to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 recently left San Diego for a deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Bartlett/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 18, 2013) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) fires her MK 38 25 mm machine gun during a board of inspection and survey (INSURV) rehearsal. INSURV is conducted every five years to ensure a ship's mission readiness and material conditions are up to standards. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel M. Young/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (April 23, 2013) Ensign Kristine Mun keeps an eye out for contacts from the bridge of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) as the ship transits toward White Beach, Okinawa. Tortuga is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 22, 2013) Lance Cpl. Samone Staton, from Amherst, Va., assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, checks installation on the geared universal joint on an F/A-18C Hornet in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 recently left San Diego for a deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Bartlett/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 20, 2013) Damage Controlman Fireman Kayla Hojara charges the bottle to a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) after a general quarters drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110). William P. Lawrence is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carla Ocampo/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2013) Operations Specialist Seaman Danielle Krieger, from New Market, Md., receives an Anthrax vaccination in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is on a deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vanessa Y. David/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 19, 2013) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Sarah Tibbetts, from Rocky Face, Ga., performs corrosion prevention on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is returning from an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Marco Villasana / Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 19, 2013) Deck department Sailors secure the anchor chain in the forecastle aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway off the coast of Southern California conducting unit-level training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Timothy Hazel/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 19, 2013) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) connect their rigid hull inflatable boat to a wire rope as it is recovered after a man overboard drill. Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

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APRA HARBOR, Guam (April 25, 2013) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Huston Roof, assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721), greets his family after Chicago returns to Apra Harbor, Guam, after completing its first mission as part of Commander, Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 15. Chicago was out to sea for seven weeks conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeffrey Jay Price/Released)

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APRA HARBOR, Guam (April 25, 2013) Lt. Scotty Murphy, assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721), greets his family after Chicago returns to Apra Harbor, Guam, after completing its first mission as part of Commander, Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 15. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeffrey Jay Price/Released)

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APRA HARBOR, Guam (April 25, 2013) Chief Machinist's Mate Alan Engle, assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721), greets his family after Chicago returns to Apra Harbor, Guam, after completing its first mission as part of Commander, Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 15. Chicago was out to sea for seven weeks conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeffrey Jay Price/Released)

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APRA HARBOR, Guam (April 25, 2013) A Sailor assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) greets his family as Chicago returns to Apra Harbor, Guam, after completing its first mission as part of Commander, Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 15. Chicago was out to sea for seven weeks conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeffrey Jay Price/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 24, 2013) Lt. Derek Bintz, from Naperville, Ill., signals to the pilot of a T-45C Goshawk training aircraft from the Redhawks of Training Squadron (VT) 21 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tony D. Curtis/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 24, 2013) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Amanda Conner, assigned to the deck department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), cleans the fuel probe receiver on a starboard sponson. Fuel probe receivers allow Harry S. Truman to take on fuel from support vessels during replenishments at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rob Aylward/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 4, 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Avery Scott fires a .50 caliber machine gun during a live-fire crew certification exercise on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is underway preparing for its upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Caswell/Released)

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