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[bdpopeye]

My grandson,my wife and myself pose for a photo.



My grandson recently graduated from USN boot camp and then Operations Specialist(radar Man) "A" school. He was home for Christmas.

He is now at his first command...USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in Bremerton WA. Coincidentally Nimitz was the last ship I served aboard in 1991 just before my retirement from the USN.

 

[Conhoon]

Accept my sincere congratulations on the wonderful family and be proud of your grandson. Regards!

 

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2018) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) steams alongside Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) during a replenishment-at-sea. Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operating in the Pacific as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Granito/Released)

SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 9, 2018) U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Vernon Goodwin, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, removes U.S. Navy Utilitiesman 2nd Class James Reiger's KM-37 diving helmet after an underwater pile removal operation at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS). UCT-2 provides construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair of underwater and waterfront facilities in support of the Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2018) Sailors assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 perform maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operating in the Pacific as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Granito/Released)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 17, 2017) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's (15th MEU) Assault Craft Unit 5 debarks the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during wash down operations. San Diego, with the embarked 15th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremy Laboy/Released)

ODESSA, Ukraine (Jan. 8, 2018) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Seth Chopper stands small craft action team watch aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64), as the ship pulls in to Odessa, Ukraine for a scheduled port visit. Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its fourth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Turner/Released)

 

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2018) A Sailor assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department prepares to direct aircraft during flight operations on the ship's flight deck. Ford is underway conducting test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cat Campbell/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 15, 2018) Sailors discuss flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alex Corona/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2018) Sailors prepare an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the "Black Eagles" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 for flight operations on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operating in the Pacific as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elton Charles Wheeler/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2018) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Blue Hawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 prepares to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operating in the Pacific as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan M. Kinee/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 15, 2018) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the Cougars of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, approaches the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Spencer Roberts/Released)

 

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2018) Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) 2nd Class Alexander Grimes sits aboard an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 near Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operating in the Pacific as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jake Cannady/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2018) Sailors man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives to Sasebo, Japan. The Wasp, capable of of operating the U.S. Marine Corps' F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, will replace USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship in 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Sean Galbreath/Released)

SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 14, 2018) Sailors man the rails of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as the ship arrives to Sasebo, Japan. The Wasp, capable of operating the U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Joint Strike Fighter, will replace USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship in 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2018) Lt. John Bauman, assigned to the "Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, climbs inside an F/A18F Super Hornet during flight operations aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Ford is underway conducting test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Carter/Released)

NORFOLK (Jan. 9, 2018) Hull Technician 2nd Class Clarissa Romero grinds a deck drain tab aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dan Snow/Released)

 

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USS Wasp(LHD 1) arrives in her new homeport of Sasebo Japan.....

SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 14, 2018) Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) moors at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, after a four and a half month transit from Norfolk, Va. Wasp, capable of operating the U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Join Strike Fighter, will replace USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship in 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)

SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 14, 2018) Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Commanding Officer Capt. Colby Howard holds a pier side press conference at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, after a four and a half month transit from Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)

SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 14, 2018) Chief Warrant Officer 2 Franklin Williams, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), reunites with his family after mooring in Sasebo, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Levingston Lewis/Released)

SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 14, 2018) Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Mark Grenda assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) reunites with his daughter after mooring in Sasebo, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Levingston Lewis/Released)

SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 14, 2018) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) reunite with their families after mooring in Sasebo, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Levingston Lewis/Released)

 

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The US Navy is going hard after the officers & one Chief Petty Officer involved with the collisions that occurred aboard Fitzgerald and John S McCain in 2017. The big hammer is coming down.

U.S. Navy Statement on USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain Consolidated Disposition Authority Accountability Actions

Release Date: 1/16/2018 6:33:00 PM

By Navy Office of Information
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Below is a statement released January 16 by U.S. Navy Chief of Information (Acting), Capt. Greg Hicks on Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) charges preferred against individual service members in relation to the USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) collisions:

"On 30 October 2017, Admiral William Moran, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, designated Admiral Frank Caldwell as the Consolidated Disposition Authority to review the accountability actions taken to date in relation to USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) collisions and to take additional administrative or disciplinary actions as appropriate.

After careful deliberation, today Admiral Frank Caldwell announced that Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) charges are being preferred against individual service members in relation to the collisions.

USS Fitzgerald: Courts-martial proceedings/Article 32 hearings are being convened to review evidence supporting possible criminal charges against Fitzgerald members. The members' ranks include one Commander (the Commanding Officer), two Lieutenants, and one Lieutenant Junior Grade. The charges include dereliction of duty, hazarding a vessel, and negligent homicide.

USS John S. McCain: Additionally, for John S. McCain, one court- martial proceeding/Article 32 hearing is being convened to review evidence supporting possible criminal charges against one Commander (the Commanding Officer). The charges include dereliction of duty, hazarding a vessel, and negligent homicide. Also, one charge of dereliction of duty was preferred and is pending referral to a forum for a Chief Petty Officer.

The announcement of an Article 32 hearing and referral to a court-martial is not intended to and does not reflect a determination of guilt or innocence related to any offenses. All individuals alleged to have committed misconduct are entitled to a presumption of innocence.

Additional administrative actions are being conducted for members of both crews including non-judicial punishment for four Fitzgerald and four John S. McCain crewmembers.

Information regarding further actions, if warranted, will be discussed at the appropriate time."

 

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SAN DIEGO (Jan. 17, 2018) San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) departs Naval Base San Diego to conduct an Underway Recovery Test (URT) in conjunction with NASA off the coast of Southern California. URT-6 is part of a U.S. government interagency effort to safely practice and evaluate recovery processes, procedures, hardware and personnel in an open ocean environment that will be used to recover the Orion spacecraft upon its return to Earth. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Monford/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) perform pre-flight checks on an E-2C Hawkeye in preparation for flight operations. The Carl Vinson Strike Group is operating in the Pacific as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Jan. 16, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) arriving in Alexandria, Egypt. Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, is on its fourth patrol in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and free flow of commerce in the region. (Courtesy photo by Capt. Mark Light/Released)

ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 9, 2018) Sailors remove a rotor blade from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88). Preble is deployed with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Morgan K. Nall/Released)

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Aug. 5, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) prepares to pull into Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va. Eisenhower is preparing for a Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard during the maintenance phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Keller/Released)

 

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PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Jan. 19, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) arrives at the port of Pascagoula, Miss., Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 aboard the heavy lift transport vessel MV Transshelf. Fitzgerald will begin restoration and modernization work at Huntington Ingalls' Industries shipyard in Pascagoula. (U.S. Navy photo by David L. Stoltz/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2018) Sailors clean an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operating in the Pacific as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan M. Kinee/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2018) Capt. Tom Barber, commander, Carrier Air Wing 2, and Cmdr. Jason Hutcherson, commanding officer of the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, taxi an F/A-18F Super Hornet after completing their 1,000th carrier arrested landing or "trap" aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operating in the Pacific as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jake Cannady/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 18, 2018) Sailors handle line in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during a replenishment-at-sea. Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Hogan/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 18, 2018) Sailors attach a crate to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 during a replenishment-at-sea on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Spencer Roberts/Released)

 

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SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 16, 2018) U.S. Navy Seabees, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, leave dive station set up on a barge at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), Japan. UCT-2 provides construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair of underwater and waterfront facilities in support of the Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez/Released)

MUSCAT, Oman (Jan 13, 2018) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Taylor A. Phelps handles line during sea and anchor detail aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102). Sampson is deployed with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chanel L. Turner/Released)

ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 13, 2018) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Easyriders" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37 delivers cargo to the expeditionary mobile base USS Lewis B. Puller (T-ESB 3) during a vertical replenishment. Puller is deployed with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Morgan K. Nall/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2018) Cpl. Autumn Miller, an assistant gunner with Low-Altitude Air Defense detachment assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to test fire a Stinger launch simulator during a training exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The 15th MEU and America Amphibious Ready Group are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance regional partnerships and serve as a ready-response capability for any type of contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2018) Sailors perform maintenance on an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the "Black Eagles" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operating in the Pacific as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan M. Kinee/Released)

 

[BravoZulu]

My grandson,my wife and myself pose for a photo.



My grandson recently graduated from USN boot camp and then Operations Specialist(radar Man) "A" school. He was home for Christmas.

He is now at his first command...USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in Bremerton WA. Coincidentally Nimitz was the last ship I served aboard in 1991 just before my retirement from the USN.

Great photo @bdpopeye and brilliant to see your tradition and family naval history continues with your grandson. Well done that young man!

 

[Bombardier]

My grandson,my wife and myself pose for a photo.



My grandson recently graduated from USN boot camp and then Operations Specialist(radar Man) "A" school. He was home for Christmas.

He is now at his first command...USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in Bremerton WA. Coincidentally Nimitz was the last ship I served aboard in 1991 just before my retirement from the USN.

Awesome photo mate you and your family look very proud and rightly so

 

[bdpopeye]

Thanks gents! We chatted with him yesterday. He's doing fine..doing what sailors do inport aboard ships.

 

[BravoZulu]

Thanks gents! We chatted with him yesterday. He's doing fine..doing what sailors do inport aboard ships.

Find a fan flat to crawl into and sleep?

 

[bdpopeye]

Find a fan flat to crawl into and sleep?

Not him.. he's very Gung Ho...He's really squared away.

 

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2018) Sailors attached to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) help NASA engineers guide back the Orion test article into the ship, Jan. 18. Anchorage is underway to support NASA’s Orion spacecraft Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Natalie Byers)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2018) Sailors assist with Orion test article recovery operations in the well deck aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), Jan. 18. Anchorage is underway to support NASA’s Orion spacecraft Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6). (U.S. Navy photo by Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Matthew Jones)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2018) Seaman Noah McDonell watches as the NASA’s Orion Boilerplate Test Article (BTA) is pulled into the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), Jan. 18. Anchorage is underway to support NASA’s Orion spacecraft Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carrel Regis)

 

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Pfc. Austen Peverill is a M109A6 Paladin driver assigned to 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment at Fort Bliss, Texas Dec. 12, 2017. Peverill conducted an area occupation exercise with his section as part of 1st Armored Division Artillery's Best by Test competition. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kris Bonet)

A KC-135 Stratotanker descends before landing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Jan. 18, 2018. Air Mobility Command’s tanker fleet, which is primarily made up of KC-135s, offloaded 1.177 billion pounds of fuel to U.S. and allied aircraft in 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)

Cpl. Caleb Hattabaugh, landing zone commander, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, provides security during the first responders’ lane training on range 114 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 18, 2018, as a part of Integrated Training Exercise 2-18. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. William Chockey)

INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2017) Marines take apart a UH-1Y Venom, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (reinforced), on the flight deck of aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). San Diego, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th MEU, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacificregion to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin A. Schoenberger/Released)

A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division ejects a spent round from an M203 40mm grenade launcher during a Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 16, 2018. The 10-day course provides small unit leaders with the confidence, knowledge and ability to effectively lead Marines in combat situations. The course aimed to make the Marines team leaders and increase proficiency with various weapon systems and tactics so they can mentor their Marines and become a more effective team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

 

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2018) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) gather in prayer following the ship's first gospel service held in the forecastle. Ford is underway conducting test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2018) Two AV-8B Harriers assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, and aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 fly in formation above the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operating in the Pacific as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. David Babka/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2018) The Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), foreground, transits the Pacific Ocean next to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operating in the Pacific as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2018) Sailors aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) watch as a wave crashes into the hangar bay during a replenishment-at-sea with Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202). Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operating in the Pacific as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kurtis A. Hatcher/Released)

OAK HARBOR, WA (January 17, 2018) Sailors assigned to the "Skinny Dragons" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 load a Mark 54 torpedo on a P-8A Poseidon aircraft onboard Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's Ault Field during. VP-4 is currently conducting its Fleet Readiness Training Plan in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Juan S. Sua/Released)

 

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2017) Members assigned to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11 fast rope from a MH60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a passing exercise (PASSEX) with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is returning from a 7-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vance Hand/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 19, 2018) Information Systems Technician Seaman Tiffany Detert strikes a bag during a women's self-defense class aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Victoria Foley/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 19, 2018) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Samantha Torres kicks a bag during a women's self-defense class aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Victoria Foley/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operating in the Pacific as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan M. Kinee/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (JAN. 14, 2018) Quartermaster 2nd Class Brandi Bigby, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), looks through a marine sextant on the ship's port bridge wing. Pearl Harbor, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Logan C. Kellums/Released)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 21, 2018) The Valiant-class yard tugboat Menominee (YT 807) assists the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) leave Dry Dock 6 at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka. Blue Ridge is in an extensive maintenance period in order to modernize the ship to continue to serve as a robust communications platform in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. FLEACT Yokosuka provides, maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, 71 tenant commands, and 27,000 military and civilian personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart/Released)

SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 16, 2018) U.S. Navy Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Lucan Jackson and U.S. Navy Construction Electrician 2nd Class Timothy Dailey, both assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, wrap explosive cutting tape (ECT) around a pile during a dive at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), Japan. UCT-2 provides construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair of underwater and waterfront facilities in support of the Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez/Released)

 

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APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 22, 2018) Yeoman 2nd Class Tara Spencer, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), mans the rails as the ship returns to Apra Harbor, Guam. Frank Cable departed Guam March 7, 2017, supporting maritime expeditionary operations in the 3rd Fleet area of operations and underwent a dry-dock phased maintenance availability at Vigor Industrial shipyard in Portland, Ore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alana Langdon/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 24, 2018) Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Abigael Morimoto turns an over-speed valve aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Hogan/Released)

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 23, 2018) Culinary Specialist Seaman Michelle Martinez prepares coleslaw in the galley aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is currently in its homeport preparing for contractor sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jose Jaen/Released)

CRYSTAL CITY, Va. (Jan. 11, 2018) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, left, speaks with Lt. Rachel Messina, a Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) assigned to the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Division of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) at the 30th Annual Surface Navy Association (SNA) National Symposium. SMWDC is one of the Navy's five Warfighting Development Centers and its mission is to increase the lethality and tactical proficiency of the Surface Force across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Matthew A. Stroup/Released)

NORFOLK (Jan. 16, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Seaman Kimericka Lucas sands an aircraft electrical service station hatch on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Darcy McAtee/Released)