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United States Army soldiers walked up the stairs of a home while on patrol in a Baghdad neighborhood.
Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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An A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on a ramp at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, waiting for its next mission. A-10s provide close-air support for coalition troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Oquendo)

Date Taken: March 7th, 2008
Location: Bagram Air Base, AF
Photographer:
U.S. Central Command Air Forces

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel String puts his radio and gear on after a B-1B Lancer successfully dropped six GBU-38 munitions onto an al-Qaida in Iraq torture house and prison in northern Zambraniyah, Iraq, March, 10, 2008. Aton is a Joint Terminal Attack Controller is from Fort Drum, N.Y., and is deployed with the 3rd Infantry Division, 2nd Brigade. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

Date Taken: March 10th, 2008
Location: Zambraniyah Village, IQ
Photographer:
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs

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Soldiers from Company C, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment exit a CH-47 Chinook during the the Gauntlet II exercise at Fort Carson, Colo., from March 2-21.

Date Taken: March 6th, 2008
Location: FORT CARSON, US
Photographer: Staff Sgt. Carlos Burger
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs

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A 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment OH-58 Kiowa Warrior fires a Hellfire Missile at the Yakima Training Center in Washington state.

Date Taken: March 10th, 2008
Location: Fort Lewis, US
Photographer: Cpl. William Howard
Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division

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Capt. Dawn Fitzgerald goes through the combat first aid obstacle course Feb. 29 on a range on Fort Dix, N.J. Taught by Expeditionary Operations School officials, Air Force Expeditionary Center's Air Advisor Course 08-1 prepares Airmen deploying to Afghanistan and Iraq who will in turn be training military forces in those countries. Captain Fitzgerald is from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)

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This pic may be dated but is still great never the less...

The F-117 Nighthawk, the world's first attack aircraft to employ stealth technology, is retiring after 27 years of U.S. Air Force service. The aircraft made its first flight at the Tonopah Test Range, Nev., in June 1981, just 31 months after full-scale development was authorized. The Nighthawk program remained classified until November 1988, when a photo of the jet was first unveiled to the public. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Aaron D. Allmon II)

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sorry no hi-res...

A pair of F-117 stealth fighter jets are inspected after they landed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Monday, March 10, 2008, in Dayton, Ohio. On Tuesday the base, which manages the F-117 program, will have an informal retirement ceremony for the jets that will be flown to Tonopah Test Range Airfield in Nevada on April 21 for storage. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)​

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Found this hi-res PIC of the shuttle blasting off at af.mil...

Space Shuttle Endeavour, on the STS-123 mission, lights up Launch Pad 39A and the night sky. Liftoff was on time at 2:28 a.m. (EDT) March 11. The crew will make a record-breaking 16-day mission to the International Space Station and deliver the first section of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system, Dextre. (NASA photo/Jim Grossmann)

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An Assault Amphibian Vehicle from Battalion Landing Team 3/8 backs up a ramp as Navy personnel guide it into the vehicle stowage areas in the well-deck aboard USS San Antonio (LPD-17), March 9, 2008. Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, along with BLT 3/8, are aboard the ship to participate in its operational evaluation trials, which will determine its readiness to support future expeditionary operations.

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A sailor guides a Landing Craft Air-Cushioned into the well deck aboard USS San Antonio (LPD-17), March 9, 2008. Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Battalion Landing Team 3/8 are aboard the San Antonio to assist in the ship’s operational evaluation, which will determine whether it is fully ready to carry Marines into future expeditionary missions.

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Marines from Combined Anti Armor Team Black charge across the battlefield with a tank escort during Operation Foal Eagle's culmination event, the Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise, at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, March 8. Operation Foal Eagle is an annual bilateral training exercise focused on flexing Marine Corps combined arms and strengthening international bonds.
Photo submitted 03/10/2008 Taken by Cpl. GP Ingersoll

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Pfc. Kevin Herron, 19, a scout grenadier for Company A, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, suppresses the "enemy" for Republic of Korea Marines as they storm into a building at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, ROK, March 8. ROK and U.S. Marines cleared a Mobile Operations in Urban Terrain complex as a part of Operation Foal Eagle. Foal Eagle is an annual bilateral training exercise focused on flexing the Marine Corps combined arms and strengthening international bonds.
Photo submitted 03/10/2008 Taken by Cpl. GP Ingersoll

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Sergeant Simeon E. Nichols, IV, 29, a platoon guide with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, from Yucca Valley, Calif., directs movement Mar. 6 during Mojave Viper at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Nichols and other Marines with 2/7 conducted a platoon hasty attack to prepare for challenges they might face on their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. Mojave Viper is the Corps' premier pre-deployment desert training; it prepares Marines for combat through live-fire combined-arms exercises.
Photo submitted 03/08/2008 Taken by Cpl. Ray Lewis

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 11, 2008) Sailors participate in a burial-at-sea ceremony aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is operating as part of the U.S. 7th Fleet in the western Pacific and Indian Oceans. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jake Berenguer (Released)

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EL CENTRO, Calif. (March 8, 2008) The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, perform at the El Centro Air Show. The show was the first of 35 planned performances for the Blue Angels in 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Gaines (Released)

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Re: My Favorite 25 US Navy Pics - 2008

Thanks for sharing this Jeff. Great pics. I particularly like the shots of the CVs at work, but, then again, I've always loved aircraft carriers!

Tas

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Tasman said:

Thanks for sharing this Jeff. Great pics. I particularly like the shots of the CVs at work, but, then again, I've always loved aircraft carriers!

Tas

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Really?? I love them too..since the days of the Mercury astronauts in the 60s being recovered by helos dispatched from CVs...

Re: My Favorite 25 US Navy Pics - 2008

Tasman said:

Thanks for sharing this Jeff. Great pics. I particularly like the shots of the CVs at work, but, then again, I've always loved aircraft carriers!

Tas

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You are very welcome Tas. In the not too distant future, I am sure we will see the new Aussie LHD's in similar operational pictures!

I hope they build them so they can retrofit the ski-jump if necessary so they can revisit the F-35 decision (or some other VSTOL aircraft) later.

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Jeff Head said:

You are very welcome Tas. In the not too distant future, I am sure we will see the new Aussie LHD's in similar operational pictures!

I hope they build them so they can retrofit the ski-jump if necessary so they can revisit the F-35 decision (or some other VSTOL aircraft) later.

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Actually, current plans still include the ski jump - see my last post in Aircraft Carriers II.

Cheers

Tas

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Tasman said:

Actually, current plans still include the ski jump - see my last post in Aircraft Carriers II.

Cheers

Tas

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Saw that post. I am glad they will be there. That will allow cross deck work certainly from the US, and perhaps will one day allow for a RAN air wing component...at least more easily than if they were not there.

I love this artists concept pic:



While I like the idea of the four Typhoon auto-25mm guns, I am somewhat surprised and dismayed that there are no better anti-missile defenses for the vessel itself. A single or pair of RAM launchers would be very good if you ask me.

Hopefully, the RAN will fully utilize the Saab’s 9LV combat system and add the necessary phased array CEAFAR/CEAMOUNT radars; like they are doing with the ANZACs.

It would be nice to see a seperate thread on these vessels if the mods will allow it. They are not really carriers, and in the region...like the DOKDOs and the new Japanese DDH carriers, they represent a significant addition.

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Jeff Head said:

I love this artists concept pic:

[qimg]http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/images/SHIP_LHD_Canberras_Concept_Mission_UAV_lg.jpg[/qimg]

While I like the idea of the four Typhoon auto-25mm guns, I am somewhat surprised and dismayed that there are no better anti-missile defenses for the vessel itself. A single or pair of RAM launchers would be very good if you ask me.

Hopefully, the RAN will fully utilize the Saab’s 9LV combat system and add the necessary phased array CEAFAR/CEAMOUNT radars; like they are doing with the ANZACs.

It would be nice to see a seperate thread on these vessels if the mods will allow it. They are not really carriers, and in the region...like the DOKDOs and the new Japanese DDH carriers, they represent a significant addition.

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I agree with you re the lack of anti missile defences, although the Typhoon is probably sufficient for operations in the Pacific region. I suspect that the navy is anxious to keep costs as low as possible but I wouldn't be surprised to see an anti missile defence system fitted once the vessels come into service, particularly if they are ever deployed to a warzone.Incidently, the RAN embarks army manned RBS-70 SAMs on its current amphibious ships when they deploy and the same will most likely be done with the Canberras to supplement the 4 x 25mm Typhoon mounts and provide at least a minimal anti aircraft defence. The addition of RAM or ESSM would be nice to see.

I can also see value in a separate thread for the big air capable amphibious ships and escorts.

Tas

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I can also see value in a separate thread for the big air capable amphibious ships and escorts.

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MOD Note >>> Gents please keep the discussion of large deck amphips in the CV thread.Whereas most nations refer to these type ships as aircraft carriers..Thank you.

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A few hi-res USN pix for our fine members!

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 1, 2008) The Military Sealift Command combat stores ship USNS Concord (T-AFS 5) conducts a replenishment at sea with the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet operating in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Eduardo Zaragoza (Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2008) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Matthew Richards and Aviation Ordinanceman 3rd Class Stephen Miller man a gun mount during a drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is at sea preparing for an upcoming deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Jackson (Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (March 28, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Reinforced (HMM) REIN 166 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Tarawa is deployed supporting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin (Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 27, 2008) An SH-60B Seahawk assigned to the "Vipers" of Helicopter Squadron Light (HSL) 48 prepares to launch from the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55). Leyte Gulf is conducting group sail Operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael D. Cole (Released)

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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (March 26, 2008) Chief Musician Yolanda C. Pelzer sings during a concert by the U.S. Navy Band Commodores Jazz Ensemble at T. C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia. U.S. Navy photo by Musician First Class Casey J. Elliott (Released)

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PERSIAN GULF (March 21, 2008) The guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) receives a pallet of supplies from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T AOE 8) during a night replenishment-at-sea. Churchill is deployed supporting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Grieco (Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 28, 2008) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), right, the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) sail side-by-side during a replenishment-at-sea. Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are conducting tailored ship's training availability and final evaluation problem. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael D. Cole (Released)

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Pacific Ocean (March 30, 2008) The American flag is lowered from an SH-60B Seahawk assigned to the "Saberhawks" of Helicopter Anti Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 47 during an air power demonstration for the crew of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln and embarked Carrier Air Wing TWO (CVW 2) are currently underway on a scheduled seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Geoffrey Lewis (Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 29, 2008) Marines assigned to the "Red Devils" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 clean an F/A-18A+ Hornet on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet and is conducting combined training exercises with the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Carrier Strike Group in the Western Pacific. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Eduardo Zaragoza (Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 29, 2008) The guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) conducts a test-firing of the 5-inch gun system. The ship received a complete grooming of the system during a three-month dry-dock selective restrictive availability (DSRA). U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Stephanie Krueger (Released)

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