Photos United States Navy

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USS Chancellorsville (CG-62), left, is underway alongside the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) during a fueling-at-sea. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region on June 30, 2019. US Navy Photo

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 7, 2017) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) fire the Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise. Wayne E. Meyer is part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group who will report to U.S. 3rd Fleet, headquartered in San Diego, while deployed to the western Pacific as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of 3rd Fleet into the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey L. Adams)

 

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USS Wasp from a Marine Corps CH-53E

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 12, 2019) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), back, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71), front, conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), not pictured, conducts a vertical replenishment in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 11, 2019. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet to support maritime security operations in international waters, alongside our allies and partners. The Harry S. Truman CSG last operated in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in 2018, demonstrating its ability to operate from the High North to the east Mediterranean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaysee Lohmann/Released)

STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Dec. 4, 2019) The guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and the guided-missile cruiser Leyte Gulf (CG 55) transit the Strait of Hormuz. Farragut is part of the Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and is operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jack D. Aistrup/Released)

MAYPORT, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2017) The patrol ship USS Zephyr (PC 8) returns to Naval Station Mayport after completing a 64-day patrol in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations. Zephyr's patrol resulted in one interdiction entailing the seizure of 900 kilograms of cocaine and detaining four personnel in support of Operation Martillo. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Hendricks)

 

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MEN WITH GREEN FACES" 1969 U.S. NAVY SEALS DOCUMENTARY VIETNAM WAR

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Merry Christmas !!





SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 24, 2019) A Sailor dressed as Santa Claus directs the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Pukin' Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. With Abraham Lincoln as the flagship, deployed strike group assets include staffs and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeremiah Bartelt/Released)

 

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ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 25, 2019) Culinary Specialist Seaman Recruit Reynelle Ritch, from Boston, left, and Culinary Specialist Seaman Recruit Vens Oswald, from Brooklyn, New York, prepare a holiday meal in the aft galley aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Arabian Sea Dec. 25, 2019. Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Isaac Esposito)



ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 24, 2019) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Tristan Bush, from Chicago, Illinois, left, dressed as Santa for Christmas Eve to hand out candy to Sailors in medical department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Arabian Sea Dec. 24, 2019.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaysee Lohmann)



U.S. Navy Airman Collin Smikle, from Orlando, Florida, cleans an E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Indian Ocean, Jan. 25, 2019.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Grant G. Grady)



SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 21, 2019) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 23) observe a MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter lift off from the flight deck of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) while in the South China Sea. Gabrielle Giffords is on a rotational deployment to INDOPACOM, conducting operations, exercises and port visits throughout the region and working hull-to-hull with allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damon Grosvenor/Released)



JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Dec. 23, 2019) Chief Fire Controlman Ryan Pavelich, from Temecula, Calif., prepares to greet his family with flowers and leis aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) upon completing a regularly scheduled deployment. Wayne E. Meyer deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation and conducted an assortment of operations, including several freedom of navigation operations as part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rawad Madanat)

 

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191228-N-PY805-1007 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 28, 2019) Personnel on the Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) prepare to attached cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 23) during a vertical replenishment aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10). Gabrielle Giffords is on a rotational deployment to INDOPACOM, conducting operations, exercises and port visits throughout the region and working hull-to-hull with allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Nicholas J. Beihl/Released)

191226-N-BM428-0013 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 26, 2019) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 (HSC 23) perform maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) while underway. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damon Grosvenor/Released)

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) resupplies from the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 21, 2019) MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters attached to the Dragon Slayers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11 transport cargo to the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), front, from the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 21, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gabrielle Joyner/Released)

USS Milius (DDG 69) conducts a replenishment-at-sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 3, 2019) Sailors handle line on the forecastle as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7). Milius is underway conducting operations in the Indo-Pacific region while assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino/Released)

Sailors and Coast Guardsmen perform non-compliant vessel pursuit training. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 27, 2019) Sailors assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Detroit (LCS 7) and Coast Guardsmen assigned to Tactical Law Enforcement Team South perform non-compliant vessel pursuit training. During this deployment to the U.S. Southern Command’s area of responsibility, USS Detroit, with embarked helicopter and U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement detachments will support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter-drug patrols and detection and monitoring of illicit traffic in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin Bowser/Released)

 

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USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) receives fuel from USNS Pecos (T-AO 197). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 27, 2019) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) receives fuel from the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during a replenishment-at-sea. Gabrielle Giffords is on a rotational deployment to INDOPACOM, conducting operations, exercises and port visits throughout the region and working hull-to-hull with allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Nicholas J. Beihl/Released)

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts flight operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 28, 2019) Lt. Charles Kollar directs the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Fist of the Fleet of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Singley/Released)

USNS Supply (T-AOE 8) and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) conduct a replenishment-at-sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 27, 2019) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the Dragon Slayers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11 transports cargo to the flight deck of the fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 8) from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), not pictured, during a replenishment-at-sea in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 27, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Isaac Esposito)

A Sailor works on an F/A-18 Super Hornet aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 27, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Tristan Bond, from Pensacola, Florida, assigned to the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, de-breaches an F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 27, 2019. Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Megan Wollam/Released)

Sailors service an F/A-18E Super Hornet. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 25, 2019) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Gerard Tury, left, and Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Alexis Huser service an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Carrier Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shane Bryan/Released)

 

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26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Deploys







ATLANTIC OCEAN (DEC. 14, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, arrive aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) for deployment in the Atlantic Ocean Dec. 14, 2019. The Bataan is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Tanner Seims)





ATLANTIC OCEAN (DEC. 14, 2019) U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors with Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 conduct well deck operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD) 5 while underway for deployment in the Atlantic Ocean Dec. 14, 2019.(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Nathan Reyes)

 

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That Venom paintjob on the LCAC

 

[Chazman]

What's up with the flight deck? Anything to do with making it heat resistant for the F-35B?

 

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What's up with the flight deck? Anything to do with making it heat resistant for the F-35B?

I know that Bataan in 2005 was the first LHD to get a heat resistance treatment for the MV-22 Osprey. Perhaps the flight deck has been reconditioned. By the way it is estimated that the heat produced by Ospreys and F-35 causes structural damage..read pages 2 thru 4 for an eye opener. Trust me. I did not know.

onr.www.navy.mil › media › Files › Funding-Announcements › BAA

Flight Deck Thermal Management - Office of Naval Research


Deployment of the MV-22 Osprey has caused ship flight deck buckling from the excessive heat impact from engine exhaust plumes. Navy studies have indicated that repeated deck buckling will cause deck failure at approximately 40 percent of planned ship life. With the upcoming deployment of the F-35B STOVL Joint Strike Fighter, it is anticipated that the engine exhaust plumes will have a severe thermo-mechanical impact on the non-skid surface and flight deck structure of ships. The MV-22 Osprey and the F-35 are capable of short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL). During STOVL operations of these aircraft, engine exhaust is angled or positioned downward, directing the hot exhaust onto the horizontal deck surface, thereby subjecting that surface to higher than normal temperatures. For the MV-22 the localized region of heating, surrounded by regions of cooler deck plate and mechanical constraints of the deck structure (longitudinal and transverse stiffening beams are located under the deck plate) has lead to the observation of thermally induced buckling which appears after approximately 10 minutes of aircraft operation (while the aircraft is sitting on the deck turning rotors). Currently there are no available solutions other than heavy structural modifications to mitigate deck buckling and thermo-mechanical deck failure. The goal of this effort is to exploit thermal management technologies that incorporate a thermally and functionally stable non-skid surface, (which meets Navy requirements for application, safety, and performance) to form an integrated deck thermal management system (DTMS) that mitigates the thermo-mechanical structural impact from the MV-22 and F-35B JSF engine exhaust plumes. It is anticipated that the integrated DTMS will be implemented on Navy LHD 1 and LHA 6 Class amphibious assault ships.

Not good. Not good at all....

 

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An SA-330J Puma helicopter transports cargo during a replenishment-at-sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) conducts flight operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Marines conduct small arms training aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Gabrielle Giffords holds a general quarters drill. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Sailors aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) maintain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

 

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An EA-18G Growler takes off from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Arabian Sea, Jan. 5, 2020. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter delivers cargo to USS Bataan (LHD5) during a vertical replenishment by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Sailors attach cargo to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter during a replenishment-at-sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

An SA-330J Puma helicopter transports cargo during a replenishment-at-sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Sailors from USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) embrace friends and family members at the conclusion of deployment. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

 

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Sailors conduct crew-served weapons training aboard USS Chancellorsville (CG 62). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Ensign Christina Onianwa assumes watch as the conning officer aboard USS Milius (DDG 69). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Milius (DDG 69) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

A Sailor assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, communicates with other crew chiefs during morning turn operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) breaks away from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) after escorting Lincoln through the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

 

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200108-N-XG173-1018 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PEARL HARBOR (Jan. 8, 2020) The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam as part of an around-the-world deployment that includes a homeport shift to San Diego. Abraham Lincoln has been underway in support of maritime security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleet areas of operation since April 1, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aja B. Jackson)

200108-N-GH108-1564 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PEARL HARBOR (Jan. 8, 2020) Sailors render honors to the USS Arizona Memorial from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as the ship prepares to pull into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Darion Chanelle Triplett/Released)

200107-N-HI376-1358 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 7, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Derrik Young fires an M240B machine gun during crew-served weapons training aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62). Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Graham)

200107-N-KB401-1185 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PEARL HARBOR (Jan. 7, 2020) Capt. Paul Davis speaks during a change of command ceremony for Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 7 at the submarine piers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. During the ceremony, which was held on the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759), Capt. Michael Majewski, from Toledo, Ohio, relieved Davis, from Harrisonburg, Virginia, as SUBRON 7's commodore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro/Released)

191228-N-MM912-1068 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 28, 2019) An EA-18G Growler attached to the "Patriots" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Singley/Released)

 

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200103-N-CJ510-0219 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

SOUDA BAY, Greece (Jan. 3, 2020) – A tugboat assists the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) as it departs Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 3, 2020. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its ninth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrea Rumple/Released)

191230-N-DS741-2027 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 30, 2019) Operations Specialist Seaman Garrett Byford stands watch aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), Dec. 30, 2019. Leyte Gulf, homeported in Norfolk, VA., is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Pearson/Released)

Flight Deck by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 30, 2019) A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, departs the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) in the Atlantic Ocean Dec. 30, 2019. Bataan, homeported in Norfolk, VA., is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Seims/Released)

200104-N-BM428-0011 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 4, 2020) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Robert Villaneuva, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 (HSC 23), prepares to perform maintenance on a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) while underway. Gabrielle Giffords is on a rotational deployment to INDOPACOM, conducting operations, exercises and port visits throughout the region and working hull-to-hull with allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damon Grosvenor/Released)

200107-N-AD724-1051 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 7, 2020) Adm. John C Aquilino, left, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief James Honea speak to the crew of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during an all-hands call on the flight deck.The visit was to congratulate the crew for a successful deployment to the U.S. 6th, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shane Bryan/Released)

 

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"Russian navy ship ‘aggressively approached’ US warship"

The USS Farragut was “aggressively approached” by a Russian naval ship Thursday in the North Arabian Sea, U.S. 5th Fleet officials said.

The American guided-missile destroyer was conducting routine operations at the time of the approach, according to a statement from the Bahrain-based command.

“Farragut sounded five short blasts, the international maritime signal for danger of a collision, and requested the Russian ship alter course in accordance with international rules of the road,” according to the command.

The Russian vessel “initially refused” but ultimately altered its course and the two ships opened distance from each other, 5th Fleet said.

“While the Russian ship took action, the initial delay in complying with international rules while it was making an aggressive approach increased the risk of collision,” the command said.

 

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EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 11, 2020) F-35B Lightning IIs assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, land on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6 America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vincent E. Zline)



EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 11, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine
Expeditionary Unit takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vance Hand)



EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 11, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) tow an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the ship’s flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vincent E. Zline)



EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 11, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sails in the East China Sea as part of routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Berlier)



EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 11, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) chock and chain an F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to the flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vance Hand)

 

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 31, 2019) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) conduct a vertical replenishment with a MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the “Nightdippers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5. Barry is underway conducting operations in the Indo-Pacific region while assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keia Randall)



SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 11, 2020) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) fires a 57mm gun during a live-fire exercise, Jan. 11, 2020. Montgomery is on a rotational deployment to USINDOPACOM, conducting operations, exercises and port visits throughout the region and working hull-to-hull with allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Roys/Released)



EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 11, 2020) MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Island Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 land on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vincent E. Zline)



NORFOLK, VA, 01.07.2020. Hampton Roads Naval Museum. A view of the newly opened Mk. 143 Armored Box Launcher aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64). (US Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released). curious



PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts a test of the countermeasure washdown on the flight deck. America, flagship for the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vincent E. Zline)

 

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 lands on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), Jan. 13, 2020. Montgomery is on a rotational deployment to USINDOPACOM, conducting operations, exercises and port visits throughout the region and working hull-to-hull with allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Roys/Released)





SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) operates in the South China Sea, Jan. 13, 2020. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Roys/Released)



SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020) Lt. Laura Burzenski, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, pilots an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter after departing the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), Jan. 13, 2020. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Roys/Released)



SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Hunter Crochet, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, observes as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), Jan. 13, 2020. eleased)