US Military Pictures & Videos

MIDDLE EAST (Oct. 13, 2009) F/A-18 strike fighters, assigned to the
Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 and the Warhawks of
VFA-97 embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), refuel
from an Air Force KC-10 Extender from the 305th Air Mobility Wing
(AMW). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th
Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 17, 2009) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice
Nathaniel Corron cleans a pylon on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
Golden Dragons, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 aboard the aircraft
carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington, the Navy's
only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, is underway
supporting security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S.
Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob D.
Moore/Released)

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FORT DIX, N.J. (Aug. 18, 2009) Navy individual augmentees participate
in low level voice intercept training at the Shoot House at Fort Dix.
This four-man unit was the first group to go "live" during this type of
training at the Shoot House. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Todd M.
Hiller/Released)

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PERSIAN GULF (Sept. 17, 2009) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Alan
Marshall looks out over the bow while standing .50-caliber machine gun
watch on the foc'sle during a general quarters drill aboard the
amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Fort McHenry is
deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime
security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S.
Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher
Wilson/Released)

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PERSIAN GULF (Sept. 14, 2009) Fireman Priscilla Carbajal tightens her
grip on the fire hose while participating in a hose-handling training
exercise on the boat deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort
McHenry (LSD 43). Fort McHenry is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious
Ready Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th
Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 17, 2009) Musician Seaman Danielle Clark, assigned
to the U.S. 7th Fleet band, plays baritone saxophone during practice
aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge
is the flagship for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass
Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cynthia Griggs/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 19, 2009) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Seaman
Jennifer Pastor stands watch at the Surface Electronics Emission
Console (SLQ-32) in the combat information center aboard the amphibious
command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). The SLQ-32 is an anti-ship
defense system. Blue Ridge is the flagship for Commander, U.S. 7th
Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class
Cynthia Griggs/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 17, 2009) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Dennis
Winters, from Rosharon, Texas, calls instructions aboard the
guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) as the Military
Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO-197) sends a
fuel probe to the ship during an underway replenishment. McCampbell is
one of seven Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers assigned to
Destroyer Squadron 15, and is permanently forward-deployed to Yokosuka,
Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class
Byron C. Linder/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 17, 2009) Sailors aboard the guided-missile
destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) guide stores from the Military
Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO-197) to the
deck during an underway replenishment. McCampbell is one of seven
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers assigned to Destroyer
Squadron 15, and is permanently forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan.
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C.
Linder/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 17, 2009) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class
Lawrence Smathers, right, instructs Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd
Class Adam Lawrence while performing maintenance on an SH-60F Sea Hawk
helicopter aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19).
Both Sailors are assigned to Light Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron
(HSL) 51 embarked aboard Blue Ridge, the flagship for Commander, U.S.
7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class
Cynthia Griggs/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 19, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS John
S. McCain (DDG 56) is in dry dock at Fleet Activities Yokosuka during a
scheduled dry-dock selective restricted availability. John S. McCain is
one of seven ships assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and is
permanently forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bryan Reckard/Released)

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MEDITERRANIAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2009) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC)
from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 turns toward shore after exiting the
well deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD
5) during Exercise Bright Star 2009. Bright Star is a biennial,
multinational exercise designed to improve readiness, interoperability,
and strengthen the military and professional relationships among U.S.,
Egyptian and participating forces. Bright Star is conducted by U.S.
Central Command. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd
Class Ryan Steinhour/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 16, 2009) Sailors pull the chocks and chains from
an SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter during flight quarters aboard the
amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cynthia Griggs/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 20, 2009) Quartermaster 2nd Class Matthew M. Brook raises the American flag as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) gets underway. Harpers Ferry, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) are participating in Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2009. PHIBLEX is designed to improve interoperability, increase readiness and develop professional relationships between the U.S. military and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released)

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JAVA SEA (Oct. 16, 2009) An amphibious assault vehicles from to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) exits the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and heads ashore to Indonesia to support Marine Exercise (MAREX) 09. MAREX is a multilateral training exercise designed to enhance interoperability and communication between the U.S. and Indonesia militaries. Rushmore is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group transiting the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah E. Bitter/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 17, 2009) Fire Controlman 3rd class Mary Spell fights through an obstacle in the oleo resin capsicum (OC) qualification course in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21) while New York conducts sea trials. New York has 7.5 tons of World Trade Center steel in her bow and is scheduled for commissioning on Nov. 7, 2009. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Corey Lewis/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 17, 2009) A plane captain cleans an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, is underway supporting security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob D. Moore/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 19, 2009) Aviation Boatswains Mate Handler 2nd class Dustin Shipman assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21), directs an MV-22 Osprey to land on the flight deck. New York is conducting flight deck certifications. This flight marks the first aircraft to land on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Corey Lewis/Released)

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AFGHANISTAN (Oct. 13, 2009) A pilot and co-pilot assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, hold up an American flag while flying over Afghanistan. VFA-41 is embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CNV 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Kyle Terwilliger/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 15, 2009) Members of a visit, board, search and seizure team from the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) and U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team 91104 dispose of bags of illegal narcotics over the side of a vessel they boarded. During the boarding the team seized and disposed of more than four tons of hashish. Anzio is the flagship for Combined Task Force 151, a multinational task force established to conduct counter-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Matthew Bash/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2009) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Alice Soriano draws blood from a Sailor aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released)

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ALAWAN, Philippines (Oct. 15, 2009) Ensign Whitney Steiger assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), speaks with a student from West Central Elementary School during a community service project. Harpers Ferry, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are participating in Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2009) Cmdr. Valerie Overstreet, commanding officer of the Wallbangers of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, inspects the propellers of an E-2C Hawkeye aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Overstreet is preparing for her 4,000th flight-hour mission. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Phillip Wagner Jr./Released)

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CAVITE, Philippines (Oct. 15, 2009) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Zachary Sievers, from Nekoosa, Wis. assigned to the dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46), explains how a voltage regulator works to Jomarie Briones, a student at Sangley Point National High School, during a community service project. Tortuga, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) are participating in PHIBLEX 09, an exercise designed to improve interoperability, increase readiness and develop professional relationships between the U.S. military and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Geronimo Aquino/Released)

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AFGHANISTAN (Oct. 13, 2009) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41refuels over Afghanistan from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender tanker. VFA-41 is embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and is on a routine deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Kyle Terwilliger/Released)

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Check out http://www.sinodefenceforum.com/gen...-daily-life-photos-20-4403.html#post108651..a couple of surpirses for ya'!

An Air Force plane flies through a low cloud before the first inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship baseball series between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Anaheim, California. (AP)

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An F-15C Eagle from the 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, pitches out for landing Oct. 13, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)

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A six-ship formation of F-15C Eagle and F-15E Strike Eagles fly over the Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho Oct. 13, 2009. The aircraft are assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. (U.S. Air Force photos/Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)

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U.S. Army Spc. Justin Slagle returns to Forward Operating Base Lane in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter after an air assault mission in Tacome valley in Zabul province, Afghanistan, Oct. 15, 2009. Slagle is assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tia P. Sokimson)

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The Pyramids of Giza appear in the distance as a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft flies over Cairo, Egypt, during Exercise Bright Star, Oct. 15, 2009. The C-17 crew is assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. Bright Star is a joint international military airdrop exercise whose purpose is to strengthen and enhance cohesiveness of participating forces. This year's participants include the United States, Egypt, Kuwait, Pakistan, Germany and Jordan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey)

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U.S. Army paratroopers prepare to load into a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during an air-assault mission to detain a known militant in the Bermel district of Paktika province, Afghanistan, Oct. 13, 2009. The paratroopers are assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Andrya Hill)

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U.S. Marines provide security for fellow Marines during a patrol through the Nawa district of Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, 2009.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Artur Shvartsberg)

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U.S. Marines cross a stream in an armored vehicle during a security patrol through Nawa district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 13, 2009. The Marines are assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, deployed with Regimental Combat Team. They conduct security patrols to decrease insurgent activity and gain the trust of the local people.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Artur Shvartsberg)

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third from the bottom pick look too the lower right hand that my friends is the SMAW. up too pictures and I love the C17 with the Great pyramids they will behear long after man is gone and the Ak47 finally dies. any one else see transformers 2?

TerraN_EmpirE said:

third from the bottom pick look too the lower right hand that my friends is the SMAW. up too pictures and I love the C17 with the Great pyramids they will behear long after man is gone and the Ak47 finally dies. any one else see transformers 2?

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TNEE, There is a movie thread dontcha know??

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 19, 2009) Flight deck crewmen prepare to conduct night operations aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is the lead ship of the Denver Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) and is conducting a fall patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

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OUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 20, 2009) Chief Boatswain's Mate Eric M. Randall and Seaman Jerald M. Brooks aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) wash debris from the anchor chain as the ship weighs anchor. Harpers Ferry, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) are participating in Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2009. PHIBLEX is designed to improve interoperability, increase readiness and develop professional relationships between the U.S. military and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 20, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Zachary D. Bruton signals to a Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2009. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 20, 2009) A landing craft, air cushion departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during the Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2009. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 8, 2009) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) transits alongside the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) while conducting a replenishment at sea. Fort McHenry is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (Oct. 20, 2009) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Ken Wiseman climbs up a flooded hatch during damage control training at the Center of Naval Engineering Learning Site Pearl Harbor. The $2.5 million Surface Damage Control Trainer simulates the conditions aboard USS Samuel B. Roberts when the ship struck a mine in the Persian Gulf in April 1988. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Logico/Released)

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RED SEA (Oct. 6, 2009) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits through the Red Sea with the amphibious transport dock USS Ponce (LPD 15) behind as the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group makes its way north. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group are conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Release)

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Sailors aim their M-4 assault rifles downrange as he participates in a weapons qualification exercise on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Fort McHenry is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 8, 2009) Seaman John Mendez, left, Boatswain's Mate Seaman Antoinette Smith and Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Jay Collette watch an approaching helicopter from the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 8, 2009) Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) close the top hatch of their amphibious assault vehicle in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) to prepare for a training exercise. Fort McHenry is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 8, 2009) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Antoinette Smith stands by to place chocks on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 as it lands on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 8, 2009) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Courtney Bacchas is braced by Seaman Michale Sturdevant while signaling the pilot of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 to land on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 8, 2009) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Steven Kowalski prepares to fire a messenger line from the bridge deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) as Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Michael Miller stands by as safety observer during a replenishment at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

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Can you name the retired USN CV in the background??

BREMERTON, Wash. (Oct. 13, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Justin Cole, right, from Sacramento, Calif., and Eric Fernandez, from New York City, roll up a fire hose for stowage on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is taking part in a continuous incremental availability in its homeport of Bremerton, Wash. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Ilyankoff/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 19, 2009) Brig. Gen. Steve Ritchie sits in the rear seat of the cockpit of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, as it launches from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Oliver Cole/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2009) Cmdr. Valerie Overstreet, commanding officer of the Wallbangers of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, lands an E-2C Hawkeye aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) after completing 4000 hours of flight time. VAW-117 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 as part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Patton/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 21, 2009) Machinist's Mate Fireman Jessica Hernandez prepares a wire for tying a flange shield aboard the forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex completed a light-off assessment in preparation for her upcoming fall deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew A. Ebarb/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2009) Damage Controlman Fireman Dane Oleary and Damage Controlman Fireman Shannon Buckley perform a quarterly inspection on a self-contained breathing apparatus aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is the flagship for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released)

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MANATUTU, Timor-Leste (Oct. 20, 2009) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) paint a middle school during a community service project in Manatutu, Timor-Leste. Sailors and Marines from the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are participating in MAREX 2009, a multilateral exercise that promotes cooperation through civic action programs and training with the Timor-Leste and Australian militaries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eva-Marie Ramsaran/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2009) Hull Technician 2nd Class Jason Nicholson demonstrates how to don an MCU-2P chemical, biological, and radiological protective mask to Hull Technician Fireman Apprentice Sara Bingham during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, is underway supporting security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mike Mulcare/Released)

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JAVA, Indonesia (Oct. 19, 2009) Lt. Yesenia Astorga, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), examines a patient during a medical and dental civic action project as part of Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2009. MAREX is a multilateral training exercise designed to enhance interoperability and communication between U.S. and Indonesia militaries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication specialist 1st Class Grant P. Ammon/Released)

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SUEZ CANAL (Oct. 7, 2009) Ensigns Amee Johnson, left, and Judith Bates watch from the starboard bridge wing as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) approaches the Egyptian-Japanese Friendship Bridge at El Qantara, Egypt, while transiting through the Suez Canal. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

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HOUSTON, Texas (Oct. 25, 2009) Presidents George H.W. Bush, center-left, and George W. Bush, center-right, pose with a Joint Services Color Guard during Navy Week celebrations at Reliant Stadium, Houston, during a National Football League game against the Houston Texans, and San Francisco 49ers. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Winn/Released)

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MANAMA, Bahrain (Oct. 24, 2009) Line handlers watch as USS Nimitz (CVN 68) arrives for a scheudled post visit. The visit by Nimitz marks the third time in history that an US Navy aircraft carrier has docked pierside in Bahrain. The last carrier was the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) on May 19, 2009. The Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations as part of a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operations Enduring Freedom as well as regional Maritime Security Operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr Corey Barker/Released)

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NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 23, 2009) Sailors aboard the the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) watch an approaching AV-8B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 during a three-week Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is designed to provide realistic training environments for U.S. naval forces that closely replicate the operational challenges routinely encountered during military operations worldwide. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brien Aho/Released)

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NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 23, 2009) Sailors prepare to release the lines to the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) before the ship departs for a three-week Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is designed to provide realistic training environments for U.S. naval forces that closely replicate the operational challenges routinely encountered during military operations worldwide. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brien Aho/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2009) Sailors take cover after attaching netting to an SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter during a vertical replenishment. Blue Ridge is the flagship for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cynthia Griggs/Released)

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WASHINGTON (Oct. 17, 2009) Musician 1st Class Randy Johnson, left, Musician 1st Class Christopher DeChaira and Chief Musician Stacy Loggins, members of the United States Navy Band percussion section, perform on rope drums during the 234th Navy Birthday Concert at DAR Constitution Hall. The Navy Band presents a concert celebrating the United States Navy's Birthday every year, which is hosted by the Chief of Naval Operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Musician Stephen Hassay/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2009) The amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) takes on fuel from the Military Sealift Command ships USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) and USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) during an underway replenishment. Blue Ridge is the flagship for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josh Huebner/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2009) Line handlers aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) hold the phone and distance line connected to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO-193) during an underway replenishment. Blue Ridge is the flagship for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cynthia Griggs/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2009) Sailors assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) watch as an SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter lands during a vertical replenishment with Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Fidel C. Hart /Released)

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 20, 2009) Lt. j.g. Carl C. Thomsen, Air Boatswain of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), briefs air department sailors from USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) and Vinson before beginning a joint training aboard Vinson. Sailors performed aircraft firefighting and rescue training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Daniel S. Moore/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2009) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, is underway supporting security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1St Class John M. Hageman/Released)

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PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Oct. 13, 2009) An F404 engine from an F/A-18 runs on biofuel in a Naval Air Systems Command test at the Aircraft Test and Evaluation Facility, Patuxent River, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by David Sckrabulis/Released)

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HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Oct. 6, 2009) Builder Constructionman Cameron Stout, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74, cuts lumber with a table mounted chopsaw while constructing a Southwest Asia hut at Camp Dwyer in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Lindsey/Released)

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Air Guard battlefield Airmen try out new equipment at the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command Test Center, Ariz., in May 2009. Battlefield Airmen held several weapon system working groups Oct. 19 to 23, 2009, as part of the annual Air Guard and Air Force Reserve Weapons and Tactics Conference. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Mike R. Smith

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Lighting strikes behind A-10 Thunderbolt IIs on the Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., flightline during an early morning thunderstorm Oct. 20, 2009. The 442nd Fighter Wing maintains a fleet of 27 A-10s. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kenny Holston)

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Staff Sgt. Joshua Kruse and Senior Airman Nate Simonson administer aid to a "patient" during a night training exercise Oct. 20, 2009, at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. The exercise simulated a nighttime extraction scenario emphasizing the rappelling portion of the pararescue mission. The Airmen are assigned to the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

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KANDAHAR, AFGANISTAN - OCTOBER 22: Capt. Michael Thurman of Fremont, Nebraska with the US Army's 293th Military Police scans the hillsides during a patrol through the edge of Kandahar October 22, 2009 in Kandahar, Afghanistan. A joint US-Afghan Police patrol on a contentious hillside on the edge of Kandahar came under fire by suspected Taliban militants holed up nearby, who also set a roadside bomb that the US forces detected and defused. (Photo by Chris Hondros/*****

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KANDAHAR, AFGANISTAN - OCTOBER 22: Pfc. Rany Reimond of Buffalo, New York with the US Army's 293th Military Police sits in the back of a miltary vehicle during a patrol through Kandahar October 22, 2009 in Kandahar, Afghanistan. (Photo by Chris Hondros/***** Images)

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A few pictures from Afghanistan from this month:

U.S Army Spc. Jason Hebert provides security on an early dawn during an air assault mission above Tacome valley in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, 2009. Hebert is assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, United States Army Europe (USAEUR)

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Major Daniel Wood, Commander of 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera), maneuvers up a mountain with D Co., 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division during Operation Capture the Flag near COP Michigan in eastern Afghanistan on Oct. 18, 2009.

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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Raymond Barquin (left) and U.S. Army 1st Lt. Gabriel Mannella (rght), both assigned to the Provincial Reconstruction Team-Kunar at Camp Wright in Asadabad, Afghanistan, survey the opposite hillsides of the Asmar to Nishagam road Oct. 20, 2009, while waiting for PRT engineers to finish a survey of the road.

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PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan-Paratroopers from 3rd Platoon, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division scan the ridgelines from the roof of a qalat in the Bermel district of the Paktika province in eastern Afghanistan, Oct. 13, during an air-assault mission to detain a known militant.

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PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan-Paratroopers with 3rd Platoon, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division prepare to load a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter in the Bermel district of the Paktika province in eastern Afghanistan, Oct. 13, during an air-assault mission to detain a known militant.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Zachary Adkins, from Sweetland, W.Va., conducts a dismounted patrol with his platoon near Combat Outpost Herrera, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 11, 2009. The Soldiers were searching for sites from which the Taliban has been using to fire rockets at the outpost. Adkins is deployed with Apache Troop, 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Jose Padillo, from Anchorage, Ak., uses his rifle scope to scan the terrain during a patrol with his platoon near Combat Outpost Herrera, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 13, 2009. Padillo is deployed with Apache Troop, 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment.

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U.S. Army Soldiers rest on a hilltop while on a dismounted patrol near Combat Outpost Herrera, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 11. The Soldiers are deployed with Apache Troop, 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment. Joint Combat Camera Afghanistan

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2009) President Barack Obama delivers remarks to an audience of Sailors and Marines before introducing President Barack Obama during a visit to U.S. Naval Air Station Jacksonville. During his visit he also met with gold star families-families that have lost a loved one in Iraq or Afghanistan, to personally thank them for their sacrifice. (U.S. Navy photos /Released)

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2009) President Barack Obama shakes hands with Sailors, Marines and other service members after delivering his remarks during a rally held on board Naval Air Station Jacksonville. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Anthony C. Casullo/Released)

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2009) President Barack Obama meets with Yeoman 2nd Class Sindy Indacochea Teran during a visit to Naval Air Station Jacksonville. President Obama personally met with service members to thank them for their service and commitment to their country. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Leah Stiles/Released)

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Oct. 25, 2009) Sonar Technician (Submarine) 2nd Class Steve Spence, from Houston, Texas, stands sentry aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760). Annapolis was anchored in the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis, Md. and offered tours during a visit as part of the U.S. Naval Academy homecoming weekend. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Patrick Evans/Released)

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DRIVER, Va. (Oct. 24, 2009) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Bruce Hammon, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit (EODESU) 2, demonstrates an EOD Manned Transportable Robot to children at the Driver Days festival in Driver, Va. Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit 2, Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, and Navy Divers from Norfolk Naval Shipyard traveled to Driver for the annual festival. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul D. Williams/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2009) An air crew member keeps a look out as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 lifts off from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Fort McHenry is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 13, 2009) Seaman Michale Sturdevant and Boatswain's Mate 3rd class Kelly George run to secure an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 to the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ash Severe/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2009) Three landing craft air cushion vehicles assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 approach the shore after launching from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during Bright Star 2009. The biennial, multinational exercise is conducted by U.S. Central Command and involves U.S., Egyptian and other coalition forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/ Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 27, 2009) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Sea Combat Helicopter Squadron (HSC) 25, Search and Rescue Detachment, lands aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson/Released)

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NORFOLK (Oct. 23, 2009) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carriers USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) train with the Mobile Aircraft Firefighting Training Device aboard Harry S. Truman. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kasey Krall/Released)

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Sailors in ACU's...

CAMP BUERING, Kuwait (Oct. 24, 2009) Sailors assigned to Combined Task Force Individual Augmentee (CTF-IA) receive mine resistant ambush protected egress training. (U.S. Navy photo by Capt. Kenneth Carel/Released)

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Oct. 24, 2009) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) begin to form up for the ship's commissioning. Makin Island was officially commissioned during a ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist W. Scott Mishley/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 24, 2009) Thousands of friends, family and official guests watch as Sailors and Marines man the rails during the commissioning of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is the final Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, but the first of the class built with gas turbine engines and an electric drive. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Barton/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2009) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Island Nights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 flies near the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during a vertical replenishment with the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). HSC-25 is deployed aboard the Military Sealift Command dry cargo ship USNS Alan B. Shepard (T-AKE 3). George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, is underway supporting security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William P. Gatlin/Released)

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JAVA SEA (Oct. 24, 2009) Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD 7) signal to the pilot of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 166 that the chock and chains have been removed and the aircraft is ready for flight.A landing signalman enlisted then signal to launch the aircraft. Cleveland is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is transiting the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication specialist 1st Class Grant P. Ammon/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 15, 2009) A boat crew assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) conducts patrols in a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during the biennial, multinational exercise Bright Star 2009. Bright Star is conducted by U.S. Central Command and is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and several other coalition forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class W. B. Swoboda/Released)

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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Oct. 24, 2009) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead, right, and Airman Jessica Gill cut a cake to celebrate the Navy's 234th birthday at the Naval District Washington Navy League annual Navy birthday ball. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst/Released)

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ATLANTIC (Oct. 24, 2009) Lt. Amy Heck takes her watch on the bridge of the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) during a general quarters drill. Nassau is conducting a Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is designed to provide realistic training environments for U.S. naval forces that closely replicate the operational challenges routinely encountered during military operations worldwide. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brien Aho/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 23, 2009) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West high-fives a Sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) during a visit to the San Diego region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Valcarcel/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 17, 2009) Quartermasters on the bridge of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) correct the plotting of the ship's swing circle during an anchoring drill as part of seamanship training. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) is serving as the reserve force for U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class Ryan Steinhour/Released)

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Sergeant Julissa Torres, left, the noncommissioned officer in charge at the Edgewood Area Dental Clinic, talks to Spc. Veronica Dankwa-Smith about the clinic's schedule for the upcoming week.

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CAMP TAJI, Iraq-Sgt. J'nez Thomas, from Orlando, Fla., a supply sergeant in Company E, watches a volleyball game from the sidelines during a battalion organizational day, Oct. 16.

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Tech. Sgt. Christina Werkin and Senior Airman Lisa Kennedy check wounded warriors' baggage Aug. 27, 2009, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Sergeant Werkin and Airman Kennedy are 86th Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility medical technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathan Lipscomb)

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