Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

NORFOLK (April 6, 2013) U.S. Marines and sailors man the rails during the commissioning ceremony for the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24). Arlington is named for Arlington County VA, home of the Pentagon, in commemoration of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 25,2013) Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Tim Kammerer, left, and Nevaeh Kammer, from Moorpark, Calif., wait to ride on an aircraft elevator to the flight deck in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, consisting of Stennis, CVW-9, Destroyer Squadron 21 and guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG-53), 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 Apprentice Ignacio D. Perez / Released)

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NEW YORK (April 26, 2013) Special Operator 1st Class (SEAL) Floyd Mclendon announces the 84th overall selection in the Third Round of the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York, April 26. The Cincinnati Bengals selected Georgia defensive back Shawn Williams with the pick. Navy Recruiting Command entered into a sponsorship with the National Football League to assist in recruiting Naval Special Warfare officers and enlisted Sailors. Through this partnership, athletes get an opportunity to meet with Navy SEALs and other members of the Navy to hear about career opportunities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael Tackitt/RELEASED)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 26, 2013) A Sailor runs on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during sunset. 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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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 25, 2013) Aircraft from the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group fly in formation during an air power demo above the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, consisting of Stennis, CVW-9, Destroyer Squadron 21 and guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG-53), 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 25, 2013) An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician team performs fast-rope maneuvers from an MH-60S Knight Hawk from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 during an air power demonstration aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Katarzyna Kobiljak / Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 26, 2013) Naval Medical Center San Diego's (NMCSD) command color guard marches to the flagpole during a monthly awards ceremony coinciding with morning colors. During the ceremony, 24 civilian and military personnel received a total of 11 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, six Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, one Meritorious Service Medal, and two Letters of Commendation. Additionally, NMCSD's Senior, Junior and Bluejacket Sailors of the Year were recognized, and four NMCSD clinics were acknowledged for their superior performance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jessica L. Tounzen/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (April 26, 2013) Lance Cpl. Daniel Hays cleans the barrel of a .25mm gun on a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) in the well deck 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 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 Karen Blankenship/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (April 26, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during flight operations. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th 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 2nd Class Jonathan Vargas/Released)

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NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (April 25, 2013)U.S. Navy ships are currently moored to the pier while some are serving as live, synthetic, or constructed participants Bold Alligator 2013. Bold Alligator 2013 is a multi-national, synthetic naval amphibious exercise designed to train across the full range of amphibious capabilities in order to provide unique and contemporary solutions to global challenges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Scott Barnes/Released)

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U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 23, 2013) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 Reinforced, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), lifts off during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The 26th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 23, 2013) Ensign Jade Prudente uses the telescopic alidade as the conning officer on the bridge aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flagship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group on deployment in the western Pacific region with amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released)

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U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 23, 2013) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 Reinforced, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) lands during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The 26th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 25, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 prepares to launch 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 24, 2013) Two F/A-18E Super Hornets from the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 participate in an air power demonstration over 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 Apprentice Ignacio D. Perez/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 29, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) pulls into Naval Air Station North Island. 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 3rd Class Dean M. Cates/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 29, 2013) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) passes the Coronado Bridge en route to Naval Base San Diego. Mobile Bay is returning from an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Conor Minto/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 29, 2013) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) embraces his family after arriving at Naval Air Station North Island. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group returned from an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark El-Rayes & Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Samantha Webb/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 29, 2013) Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) greets their families during a homecoming ceremony at Naval Base San Diego. Mobile Bay is returning from an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bradley J. Gee/Released)

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GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 29, 2013) Hospitalman Nicholas Miner stands with Seaman Recruit Guislain-Christian K. Muvundamina aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt at Recruit Training Command. Muvundamina, a former EMT, was recognized with a Navy Achievement Medal for saving Miner's life on April 23 by performing the Heimlech maneuver. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Liza Swart/Released)

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GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 29, 2013) Capt. John Dye, commanding officer of Recruit Training Command, presents Seaman Recruit Guislain-Christian K. Muvundamina with a Navy Achievement Medal aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt at Recruit Training Command. Muvundamina, a former emergency medical technician, performed the Heimlech maneuver on Hospitalman Nicholas Miner on April 23, saving Miner's life. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Liza Swart/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (April 29, 2013) An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 flies over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) at sunset. 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 Andrew Schneider/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (April 30, 2013) The guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin W. Sisco/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (May 1, 2013) Sailors assigned to the forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), raise a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the starboard davit. Bonhomme Richard is preparing for a Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Achterling/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (April 26, 2013) Multinational military personnel practice ship boarding and search techniques during Eurasia Partnership training at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operation Training Center. Personnel from Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, and Romania are taking part in the U.S. Navy-sponsored training designed to build maritime interoperability and promote enhanced theater security cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 29, 2013) Family members of Sailors assigned to the Raptors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 wait at Naval Air Station North Island during the squadron's homecoming. HSM-71, part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, are returning after an eight-month deployment with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group in support of Operation Enduring freedom. (US. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryan Harper/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 29, 2013) A Sailor from the Raptors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 is welcomed home at Naval Air Station North Island during the squadron's homecoming. HSM-71, part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, are returning after an eight-month deployment with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group in support of Operation Enduring freedom. (US. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryan Harper/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 29, 2013) Sailor re-unite with their families after returning from an eight-month deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).(U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jose L. Hernandez/Released)

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ARLINGTON, Va. (May 2, 2013) Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard take the casket of a Sailor killed during the Vietnam War to his gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery. Lt. Dennis Peterson, from Huntington Park, Calif.; Ensign Donald Frye, from Los Angeles; and Aviation Antisubmarine Warfare Technicians 2nd Class William Jackson, from Stockdale, Texas, and Donald McGrane, from Waverly, Iowa, all four assigned to Helicopter Squadron (HS) 2, were killed when their SH-3A Sea King helicopter was shot down July 19, 1967 over Ha Nam Province, North Vietnam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (April 22, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 conducts flight operations on the flight deck aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is en route to its namesake city of Anchorage, Alaska, for its commissioning ceremony May 4. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Alexander Quiles/Released)

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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (April 22, 2013) A U.S. Navy landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from Camp Pendleton, Calif., embarks aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is en route to its namesake city of Anchorage, Alaska, for its commissioning ceremony May 4. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Quiles/Released)

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U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 1, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) prepares to come alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188) for an underway replenishment. 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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SAN DIEGO (May 2, 2013) Cmdr. Christopher S. Hewlett, commanding officer of the Magicians of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 addresses media following the squadron's establishment ceremony. HSM-35 is the Navy's first operational squadron with both manned and unmanned aircraft assigned. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryan Harper/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 29, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 takes-off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are deployed to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)

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NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (May 4, 2013) The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator completes its first shore-based arrested landing, or "trap", at Naval Air Staion, Patuxent River, Md. The unmanned aircraft used its tailhook to catch a carrier representative cable, known as the MK-7 arresting gear, to quickly stop the aircraft. This type of recovery is required aboard aircraft carriers. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (May 3, 2013) Chief Yeoman Darnell LaCour embraces his 3-year-old daughter after a seven-month deployment to the western Pacific region aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57). Reuben James is scheduled to be decommissioned later this year after 27 years of service. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tiarra Fulgham/Released)

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NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY, Pt Mugu CA. (May 2, 2013) Naval Base Ventura County has evacuated some residents due to smoke concerns from a fast-growing wildfire along the Pacific Coast Highway northwest of Los Angeles. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY POINT MUGU, Calif. (May 3, 2013) Three flight crews from the San Diego-based Merlins of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3 and the Blackjacks of HSC-21 provide firefighting support in response to wildfires at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu. The team dropped roughly 20,000 gallons of water using 360-gallon capacity precision helicopter firefighting Bambi buckets to help save vital areas of Naval Base Ventura County, including portions of base housing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Fahey/Released)

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NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY POINT MUGU, Calif. (May 3, 2013) Chief Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Jay Okonek, back, and Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 1st Class Jason Blase, both assigned to the Merlins of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, drop water from a 360-gallon capacity precision helicopter firefighting Bambi bucket on a fire near base housing at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu. Three helicopters from San Diego-based HSC-3 and HSC-21 are providing firefighting support in response to wildfires at Naval Base Ventura County. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Fahey/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 4, 2013) Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st Class John C. Greenlee, from Anchor, Ill., left, and Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Matthew J. Hanck, from Columbus, Ohio, inspect an electronic control unit on an F/A-18C Hornet in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway for a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Linda S. Swearingen/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 4, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Angela Crabtree, from San Diego, directs an F/A-18E Hornet assigned to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting flight deck certifications and carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Black/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 4, 2013) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Bluehawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting flight deck certifications and carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Omar Powell/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 4, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class James Toussaint, from Baton Rouge, La., runs after preparing an F/A-18E Hornet assigned to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 for launch on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Black/Released)

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(PACIFIC OCEAN (May 4, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting flight deck certifications and carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Omar Powell/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (May 2, 2013) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class John Kurack, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, performs aircrew duties on a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter while assigned to 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 Corbin J. Shea/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 6, 2013) Sailors respond to a mass casualty drill on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway for a scheduled western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 1, 2013) A boatswain's mate guides an amphibious assault vehicle from the 3rd Amphibious Battalion as it enters the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans is underway earning its amphibious warfare certification and aviation readiness qualification. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary Granger Jr./Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 30, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21approaches the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during night flight operations. New Orleans is underway earning its amphibious warfare certification and aviation readiness qualification. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary Granger Jr./Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 3, 2013) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Kiley Sosbe, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), bandages an abdominal wound on Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Burton Washington during a medical training drill on the ship's fantail. 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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NORFOLK (May 6, 2013) Naval Facilities Engineering Command personnel prepare to load an X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is scheduled to be the first aircraft carrier to catapult-launch an unmanned aircraft. George H.W. Bush is preparing to conduct training operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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NORFOLK (May 6, 2013) An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator is loaded onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua P. Card/Released)

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NORFOLK (May 6, 2013) An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator is loaded onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tony D. Curtis/Released)

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NORFOLK (May 6, 2013) An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator is loaded onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua P. Card/Released)

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NORFOLK (May 6, 2013) Sailors move an X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator from a lowered aircraft elevator aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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NORFOLK (May 6, 2013) Sailors move an X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is scheduled to be the first aircraft carrier to catapult launch an unmanned aircraft from its flight deck. George H.W. Bush is preparing to conduct 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 (May 8, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) pulls alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) to conduct a replenishment-at-sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway off the coast of Southern California conducting flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class George M. Bell/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2013) Sailors stand by with pallet jacks on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway off the coast of Southern California conducting flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class George M. Bell/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (May 7, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) 1st Class George Lucas and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Nickia Simmons perform a fresh water wash down 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 in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2013) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Binh Chu prepares ammunition for a live-fire weapon qualification on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway off the coast of Southern California conducting flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dean M. Cates/Released)

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 8, 2013) The 1,050-metric ton gantry crane at Newport News Shipbuilding lifts the forward end of one of the catapults of the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) into place. This completes more than three years of structural work making the primary hull structure of the aircraft carrier 100 percent complete. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc./Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 7, 2013) Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) fly in formation with an Air Force KC-135R while an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 conducts aerial refueling during a combat mission over Afghanistan. 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 Lt. Greg Linderman/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 8, 2013) Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Pacific conduct a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54). Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team companies maintain forward-deployed platoons at Navy installations around the world to provide crises response capabilities and anti-terrorism and weapons training to security personnel. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (May 8, 2013) Aviation Structual Mechanic Airman Colin Kelly chains down an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 in the hangar bay 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 Apprentice Kameren Guy Hodnett/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 6, 2013) Sailors paint the deck in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting flight deck certifications and carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Omar Powell/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (May 8, 2013) An aircraft director guides an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 onto a catapult on 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 Andrew Schneider/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Algeron Gross, from Norfolk, Va., performs maintenance in the hydraulics shop of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Derek A. Harkins/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (May 8, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 launches from the flight deck of 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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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2013) Seaman Melissa Roman, from Chicago, Ill., paints a cooling coil unit aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway on a scheduled western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 8, 2013) Sailors simulate searching for hot spots during a crash and salvage 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 (May 8, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 breaks the sound barrier during a fly-by of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting flight deck certifications and carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ruben Reed/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2013) Sailors watch aircraft fly over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ruben Reed/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Nolan McSwain III and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Wesley Malcher direct a U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54) during Exercise Trident Fury. The Coast helicopter is from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles, Wash. Trident Fury is a biennial joint and multinational naval training exercise led by the Royal Canadian Navy and is designed to provide mutually beneficial, realistic and relevant training necessary for an infective global navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Brown/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2013) A C-2 Greyhound assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Squadron Three Zero (VRC 30) lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ruben Reed/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2013) Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ruben Reed/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2013) Sailors pull in a fueling hose on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ruben Reed/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2013) Sailors of the crash and salvage division drive a fire truck on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ruben Reed/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (May 8, 2013) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Rose Kearns prepares a mannequin for CPR training aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61). Monterey 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 3rd Class Billy Ho/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (May 8, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Jeremy Shultz, assigned to the Vipers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 48, performs maintenance on an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61). Monterey 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 3rd Class Billy Ho/Released)

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Equation said:

Dangerous work right there. Hey Popeye does these guys respond to any fire emergency aboard the ship as well, or are they only assign to flight deck?

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