Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 11, 2013) Britain's Prince Harry and retired Aviation Electrician's Mate Steven Davis talk at the Warrior Games seated volleyball exhibition game. More than 200 seriously wounded, ill, and injured service members from the U.S. military and the U.K. armed forces are competing in the Warrior Games May 11-16. (U.S. Navy photo by Teresa Faulk/Released)

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NORFOLK (May 10, 2013) Dave Lorenz, a Northrop Grumman deck operator, drives an X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator using an arm-mounted controller 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2013) Strike Fighter Squadron's (VFA) 81 Executive Officer, Cmdr. Brett Dresden wipes down a windshield of an F/A-18E Super Hornet 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 2nd Class Nicolas C. Lopez/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 13, 2013) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Chance Ducotu, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), heaves on a messenger line as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) returns to Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Lassen is part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, to support regional security and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 11, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jesus Arevalo, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), guides an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea-combat Squadron (HSC) 26 from the flight deck during a vertical replenishment-at-sea. 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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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (May 12, 2013) Sailors jump from an aircraft elevator during a swim call aboard 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 photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Schneider/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2013) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Durrell Smith troubleshoots an oil leak during a jet engine test on the fantail aboard 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 2nd Class Timothy Hazel/Released)

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CAMP SHELBY, Miss. (May 12, 2013) Equipment Operator 3rd Class Trisha N. Snyder, from Bonney Lake, Wa., assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, participates in a field exercise for evaluation in various areas of readiness prior to a deployment cycle. NMCB-11 specializes in contingency construction, disaster response, and humanitarian assistance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan Carmichael/Released)

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CAMP SHELBY, Miss. (May 11, 2013) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 participate in a Field Exercise (FEX) in which the battalion is evaluated in various areas of readiness prior to a deployment cycle. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan Carmichael/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (May 9, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Corey Dill/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (May 9, 2013) Sailors practice fire-fighting techniques inside the well deck of 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 1st Class Abraham Essenmacher/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 6, 2013) U.S. Coast Guard Chief Maritime Enforcement Specialist Brook Bossen, assigned to Advanced Interdiction Team 2, and Operations Specialist 2nd Class Cassandra Tran of guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86), do handstand pushups while exercising. Stockdale 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 2nd Class David Hooper/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 6, 2013) U.S. Operations Specialist 2nd Class Cassandra Tran performs a hanging abdominal crunch while exercising aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106). Stockdale 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 2nd Class David Hooper/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 09, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Juan Arciniega directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are currently underway off the coast of Southern California conducting flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicolas C. Lopez/ Released)

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POINT LOMA, Calif. (May 9, 2013) Explosive Ordnance Disposal 3rd Class Preston Lee, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 3, receives assistance from his teammates in donning a bomb suit during an improvised explosive device (IED) training exercise. EODMU-3 provides operational EOD capability as required for the location, identification, rendering safe, recovery, field evaluation and disposal of all explosive ordnance, including chemical and nuclear weapons. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Scott/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (May 11, 2013) Sailors prepare an SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 to lift off 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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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (May 11, 2013) Airman Patrick Ramsey from Enumclaw, Wash. wipes down the canopy of an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 on 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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U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 9, 2013) Sailors fire an air slug from a torpedo tube aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106). Stockdale 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 2nd Class David Hooper/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (May 08, 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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NORFOLK (April 26, 2013) Lt. Janis Harrington, a helicopter instructor pilot with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two (HSC-2), has been selected as the Navy's Woman of the Year honoree for the USO of Metropolitan New York. Harrington was one of five female service members - one from each branch of the armed forces - who received the award in commemoration of their dedication, achievements, and service to the country. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ernest R. Scott/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 14, 2013) An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is the first aircraft carrier to successfully catapult launch an unmanned aircraft from its flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 14, 2013) An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator flies over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is the first aircraft carrier to successfully catapult launch an unmanned aircraft from its flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 14, 2013) An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator is loaded onto an aircraft elevator aboard 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua Card/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 14, 2013) An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator is loaded on an aircraft elevator aboard 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. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Smevog/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 14, 2013) An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is the first aircraft carrier to successfully catapult launch an unmanned aircraft from its flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 14, 2013) An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is the first aircraft carrier to successfully catapult launch an unmanned aircraft from its flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Read Castillo/Released)

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2016 conduct physical training as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 17, 2013) An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator conducts a touch and go landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), marking the first time any unmanned aircraft has completed a touch and go landing at sea. George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean.

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[h=2]SM-3 Block IB missile intercept test[/h] May 15th, 2013...The SM-3 Block 1B successfully intercepted a target missile that had been launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Barking Sands in Kauai, Hawaii. Lake Erie detected and tracked the target with its on board AN/SPY-1 radar. The event was the third consecutive successful intercept test of the SM-3 Block IB missile.

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BREMERTON, Wash. (May 18, 2013) Samantha Lingad and retired Petty Officer 2nd Class Burke Waldron observe the Bremerton Armed Forces Day Parade. USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) recently returned from an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibilities in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and continued Theater Security Cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jose L. Hernandez/Released)

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CAMP SHELBY, Miss. (May 18, 2013) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 participate in a mass casualty drill during a field exercise in which the battalion is evaluated in various areas of readiness before a deployment cycle. NMCB-11 is a Seabee battalion specializing in contingency construction, disaster response, and humanitarian assistance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan Carmichael/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 18, 2013) Logistic Specialist Seaman Andrew Mendenall, left, prepares to rappel from the boat deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) to the ship's well deck during a visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) training exercise. 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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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 18, 2013) - An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Sailor rappels from the boat deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) to the ship's well deck during a visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) training exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)

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U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 19, 2013) An operations specialist stands watch in the combat information center aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) during a general quarters drill for the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 2013. San Antonio is part of 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. IMCMEX 13 includes navies from more than 40 countries whose focus is to promote regional security through mine countermeasure operations 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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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 17, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group 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 Derek A. Harkins/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (May 17, 2013) An aircraft director guides an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 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 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 16, 2013) Aircrew personnel assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 practice vertical replenishment while underway aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). 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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SOUDA BAY, Greece (May 16, 2013) The guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) arrives in Souda harbor. Georgia is homeported in Kings Bay, Ga., and is deployed conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 17, 2013)--Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handlers) direct an MV-22 Osprey during a launch and recovery cycle on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) May 17. The Osprey is a multi-mission tilt rotor aircraft with both a vertical takeoff and landing and a short takeoff and landing capability. Bataan is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting routine training and qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class(SW/AW) Gary A Prill/Released)

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WASHINGTON (May 16, 2013) Cryptologic Technician (Networks) 1st Class Shannon McQueen, Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year, receives her chief petty officer insignia during the 2012 Sailor of the Year advancement ceremony at the Navy Memorial. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Demetrius Kennon/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 17, 2013)--Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) 3rd Class Gerrick Parks directs an SH-60 Seahawk during a launch and recovery cycle on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault shipUSS Bataan (LHD 5) May 17. Handlers are the traffic directors of the flight deck, directing aircraft during launch, recovery and moving evolutions. Bataan is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting routine training and qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class(SW/AW) Gary A Prill/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (May 17, 2013) - Sailors participate in a barricade drill 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 Lauren Booher/Released)

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CORONADO, Calif. (May 15, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Marciano Ruiz-Garcia conducts maintenance on flight deck firefighting equipment on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently pierside at Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dean M. Cates/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 16, 2013) Seaman Jalen Smith, from the deck department aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), pulls the phone and distance line tight during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198). Bataan is in the Atlantic Ocean conducting routine training and qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Hays/Released)

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Jeff Head said:

Hehehe...sailors always like the pretty girls...no matter how old they get, or how long they've been retired. LOL!

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