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PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 25, 2018) Fire controlmen load a RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile into the aft NATO Sea Sparrow launcher of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan, is serving forward to provide a rapid-response capability in the event of a regional contingency or natural disaster. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

PEARL HARBOR (Jan. 25, 2018) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) secure from manning the rails as the ship departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a scheduled port visit. America and its amphibious ready group are returning from a 7-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Demetrius Kennon/Released)

ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 20, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Hannah E. Hinton boards 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)

ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 24, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Ryan Johnston installs an extended weapons system on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay 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)

ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 24, 2018) Marines move an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Checkerboards" of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 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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OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Jan. 22, 2018) Lt j.g. True Jones, a pilot assigned to the "Skinny Dragons" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 climbs aboard a P-8A Poseidon aircraft at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's Ault Field during a routine maintenance check. VP-4 is undergoing a squadron-wide Aviation Maintenance Inspection in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Juan S. Sua/Released)

PEARL HARBOR (Jan. 23, 2018) Quartermaster 3rd Class Anastasia Clark,from Lake Charles, La., assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), mans the radar system in the pilot house as the ship arrives to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled port visit. America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), 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)

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 22, 2018) Boatswain Mate 1st Class Natasha Jones, assigned to the future amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), receives the first hug from her daughter after the ship arrives to its new homeport in San Diego. Portland is the 11th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, and is the third ship to bear its name. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Britney Odom/Released)

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 22, 2018) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Monette Boyles and Aviation Boatswain Mate (Fuel) Airman Anthony Romanvalez hoist the ensign as the future amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) pulls into its new homeport in San Diego for the first time. Portland is the 11th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, and is the third ship to bear its name. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Britney Odom/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 23, 2018) Sailors unload ordnance 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 Victoria Foley/Released)

 

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Vintage US Navy photos..

USS Wisconsin (BB 64) refueling from tanker Cahaba (AO-82), as seen from an Essex class aircraft carrier, circa 1945.

Wisconsin (BB-64) firing a round from one of the Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns in during sea trials. Photo dated 29-30 August 1988.

Wisconsin (BB-64) fires one of its Mark 7 16-inch 50-caliber guns of turret No. 2 while underway. This is the last firing of the vessel's guns prior to its decommissioning, 28 May 1991. USN photo # DN-ST-92-00496, by PH1 Bruce M. Morris, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.

 

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A few more USN pix from years gone by..

Gunner's Mate Second Class Charles J. Hansen working on a 40mm quad machine gun mount, during the battleship's shakedown period, circa August 1944. Note his tattoos, commemorating service on Vincennes (CA-44) and shipmates lost with her in the Battle of Savo Island on 9 August 1942. Official USN photo USNHC # 80-G-K-4510, now in the collections of the U.S. National Archives.

Two WAVES look out through the armored rear door of a 5"/38 twin gun mount, while visiting the ship in an east coast port during her shakedown period, circa August 1944. They are Yeoman Second Class Blanche Oswald and Yeoman Third Class Betty Martin. Note thickness of armor plating on the door and mount shield. Official USN photo USNHC # 80-G-K-4520, now in the collections of the U.S. National Archives.

My son served aboard Foster from 2000 to 2003...Yes he was aboard when this photo was taken..

At sea with USS Paul F. Foster (DD 964), October 29 2002, the destroyer USS Paul F. Foster turns away after an attempt to replenish fuel from the Military Sealift Command ship (MSC) USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204). The seas were too high and conditions too rough to safely execute a scheduled replenishment at sea (RAS). Later in the day, calmer seas allowed the two ships to connect and complete their mission. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class William H. Ramsey.

Starboard bow view from the roof of an adjacent building at the San Diego Municipal Pier sometime in 1978. Taken by PH2 John Driskill.

USS Oklahoma City (CLG 5) Plan view forward on the port side, taken while the ship was undergoing an inclining experiment at the San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard, Hunter's Point, San Francisco, California, in June 1967. Ship in the background is the newly-completed guided-missile frigate USS Horne (DLG 30).

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98691

 

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EL CENTRO, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2018) Blue Angels Diamond pilots practice air show maneuvers during a winter training flight over El Centro, Calif. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform more than 60 demonstrations at more than 30 locations across the U.S. in 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ian Cotter/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2018) Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) and Marines assigned to the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), form the San Diego Padres logo on the flight deck of the San Diego. San Diego, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th MEU, is returning from a 7-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin A. Schoenberger/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2018) Sailors taxi an EA-18G Growler assigned to the "Gauntlets" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is operating in the Pacific region as part of a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Eleanor D. Vara/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) and the French frigate FNS Vendemiaire are underway in formation during a passing exercise (PASSEX) in the Pacific Ocean. Michael Murphy is operating in the Pacific region as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jasen MorenoGarcia/Released)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 28, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Dragon Whales" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 lands aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) Jan. 28, 2018. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its sixth 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 1st Class Kyle Steckler/Released)

 

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PEARL HARBOR (Jan. 26, 2018) The crew of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) render honors to the Battleship Missouri Memorial following a homeport change from Groton, Conn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/Released)

PACFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2018) Yeoman 3rd Class Refael Toro, left, from Charlotte, N.C., and Seaman Daniel Roberts, from Saint Paul, Minn., respond to a crash and salvage drill on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). San Diego, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), is returning from a 7-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dalton D. Caples/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2018) Lt. j.g. Matt Vega, assigned to the "Black Eagles" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, performs in-flight equipment checks aboard an E-2C Hawkeye 2000. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is operating in the Pacific region as part of a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers/Released)

NORKOLK (Jan. 26, 2018) Sailors conduct a cross deck pendant swap aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman James Norket/Released)

KOROR, Palau (Jan. 24, 2018) Navy Diver 2nd Class Jordan McElyea, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 and embarked aboard the Safeguard-class salvage ship USNS Salvor (T-ARS-52), descend on a diving stage during a Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA)-led underwater recovery operation off the coast of Koror, Palau. DPAA conducts global search, recovery and laboratory operations to provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their families and the nation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Thompson/Released)

 

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SANTA RITA, Guam (Jan. 31, 2018) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) sits pierside after pulling into Naval Base Guam. 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)

POLARIS POINT, Guam (Jan. 23, 2018) Sailors man the rails of the Submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS-40) during a homecoming celebration at Polaris Point, 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 ship yard in Portland, Ore. Submarine tenders provide maintenance, hotel services and logistical support to submarines and surface ships in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Destiny Reed/Released)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Jan. 25, 2018) The French amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre (L9014), front, and the guided-missile cruise USS Monterey (CG 61) patrol the open seas. Tonnerre, with embarked U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors from Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, is conducting maritime security operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure regional stability, freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Wesley Timm/Released)

POLARIS POINT, Guam (Jan. 23, 2018) Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Brandon Stiles, right, reunites with his wife during the homecoming celebration for the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS-40) at Polaris Point, 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 ship yard in Portland, Ore. Submarine tenders provide maintenance, hotel services and logistical support to submarines and surface ships in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Destiny Reed/Released)

MANAMA, Bahrain (Jan. 27, 2018) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Bryan Amador removes ammunition from an MK 38 weapons system aboard coastal patrol ship USS Hurricane (PC 3). Hurricane is forward 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 2nd Class Kevin J. Steinberg/Released)

 

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NORFOLK (Jan 31, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) departs Naval Station Norfolk. Bulkeley is underway for a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), which evaluates the strike group's ability as a whole to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea, ultimately certifying the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group for deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Keith Wilson/Released)

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Feb. 1, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Scott Urbashich, an instructor pilot assigned to Training Squadron 28 (VT-28), left, and Capt. Trey Hayden, Training Air Wing (TRAWING) 4 Commodore, preflight the last T-6B Texan II in production aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi. NAS Corpus Christi aquired the plane from Beechcraft, making it the 97th plane in the base's fleet. (U.S. Navy Photo by Anne Booher/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 taxis across the flight deck of the Nimitz-class carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Smith/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2018) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) barbeque on the starboard elevator as part of a steel beach picnic in the hangar bay during a tiger cruise. America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), 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 2nd Class Alexander Ventura II/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

 

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Sailors return from the sea...

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2018) The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepares to transit underneath the Coronado Bridge as during its return to homeport from its maiden deployment. America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is returning from a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan A. Colon/Released)

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2018) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego following their first operational deployment.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexander Ventura II/Released)

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2018) Friends and families of Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) wait pierside as the ship pulls into port. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Monford/Released)

 

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Sailors return from the sea...

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2018) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Soto holds his newborn child for the first time during the homecoming of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is returning from a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Monford/Released)

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2018) Machinery Repairman 1st Class Stephen Cagle greets his son during the homecoming of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). San Diego, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is returning from a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Monford/Released)

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2018) Capt. Rome Ruiz, commander of Amphibious Squadron 3, greets his family during the homecoming of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is returning from a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Monford/Released)

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2018) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Shawn Jacob hugs his wife during the homecoming of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). San Diego, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is returning from a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Monford/Released)

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Petty Officer 2nd class Kerry Harris kissed his 11-month old daughter Aniyah Harris.The Amphibious Assault ship USS America arrived at Naval Station San Diego after a seven-month deployment.

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Petty Officer Collin Dillon his his 6 month old daughter Kora and wife Jamie after the Amphibious Assault ship USS America arrived at Naval Station San Diego after a seven-month deployment.
Petty Officer Collin Dillon his his 6 month old daughter Kora and wife Jamie after the Amphibious Assault ship USS America arrived at Naval Station San Diego after a seven-month deployment.

SAN DIEGO (Jan.19, 2018) Lt. Dustin Crawford, combat systems officer aboard the littoral combat ship the future USS Omaha (LCS 12), kisses his wife Angie Crawford on the pier as the ship arrives at its new homeport, Naval Base San Diego. Omaha will be commissioned in San Diego next month and is the sixth ship in the LCS Independence-variant class.(US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Molly DiServio/Released)

 

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ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 22, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) fires a Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise. 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)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2018) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the "Vikings" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VAQ)129 prepares to launch on the flight deck during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Marques Franklin/Released)

Bath, Maine (Feb. 1, 2018) The Navy's next generation destroyer, the future USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), successfully completed acceptance. The U.S. Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey reviewed the ship and its crew during a series of demonstrations both pier side and underway, evaluating the ship's construction and compliance with Navy specifications. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Bath Iron Works/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2018) U.S. Navy Sailors with NASA and Naval Sea Systems Command employees work together to pull the Orion test article aboard the San Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is underway to support NASA's Orion spacecraft Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6). (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Martin Wright)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2018) Sailors load ordnance onto an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Red Rippers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), which evaluates the strike group's ability as a whole to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea, ultimately certifying the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group for deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rebekah A. Watkins/Released)

 

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ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 5, 2018) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 113 prepares to take off from 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2018) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the "Wolfpack" of Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region as part of a regularly scheduled patrol and provides a rapid-response capability in the event of a regional contingency or natural disaster. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Sykes/Released)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2018) An AH-1Z Viper helicopter assigned to the "Gunfighters" of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369 lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region as part of a regularly scheduled patrol and provides a rapid-response capability in the event of a regional contingency or natural disaster. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Sykes/Released)

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 30, 2014) A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP 16), sits on a flight line in Busan prior to a training mission with patrol aircraft from the Republic of Korea navy. The U.S. Navy's P-8A Poseidon is conducting its first training missions in the Republic of Korea in support of Exercise Foal Eagle 2014. VP-16 is currently deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability operations in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Bryce Bruns/Released)

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 3, 2018) The littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) is moored during its commissioning ceremony at Broadway Pier in San Diego, Calif. Omaha is the 11th littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the sixth of the Independence variant. This ship is the fourth to carry the Omaha name since 1869. The ship is named for the city of Omaha, Nebraska and is assigned to Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Marie A. Montez/Released)

 

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2018) The aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) participates in a composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX). Truman is underway as a part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) performing COMPTUEX, which evaluates the strike group's ability as a whole to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea, ultimately certifying the HSTCSG for deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tommy Gooley/Released)

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 3, 2018) The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197). 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)

ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 7, 2018) Naval Air Crewman (Mechanical) 2nd Class Sean Small performs pre-flight checks in the main cabin of a C-2A Greyhound, assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, 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 Spencer Roberts/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 8, 2018) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the Cougars of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, prepares to launch from 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 2nd Class Jimmi Lee Bruner/Released)

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 7, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson receives a demonstration of the capabilities of a Mark VI patrol boat from Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 3. CRS-3, part of Coastal Riverine Group (CRG) 1, provides a core capability to defend designated high value assets throughout the green and blue-water environment and provides deployable adaptive force packages worldwide in integrated, joint and combined theaters of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Laird/Released)

 

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2018) U.S. Marines and members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force board an MV-22 Osprey helicopter on the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) as part of the annual exercise Iron Fist 2018. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise designed to improve the U.S. Marine Corps and the JGSDF's ability to plan, communicate and conduct combined amphibious operations at the platoon, company and battalion levels. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Reymundo A. Villegas III/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2018) Quartermaster 2nd Class Dalia Kimber Brown plots the ship's coarse on the bridge aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), which evaluates the strike group's ability as a whole to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea, ultimately certifying the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group for deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Keith Wilson/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2018) Quartermaster 2nd Class Dalia Plancarte uses a stadimeter to take range readings from the bridge aboard the aircraft USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Keith Wilson/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 6, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Robert Rodriguez removes a bumper from a catapult 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)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2018) A T-45C Goshawk assigned to Commander, Naval Air Training Detachment prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Smith/Released)

 

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ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 8, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Lena Santiago inspects a fuel sample 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)

ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 8, 2018) Sailors ready an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 113 for launch 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 2nd Class Jimmi Lee Bruner/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2018) Sailors signals for the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Knighthawks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is underway for composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), which evaluates the strike group's ability as a whole to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea, ultimately certifying the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group for deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaysee Lohmann/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2018) A rolling airframe missile is launched from the forward missile battery of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during a missile exercise. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in Europe and the Middle East. The Iwo Jima ARG embarks the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and includes Iwo Jima, the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), the dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), Fleet Surgical Team 8, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28, Tactical Air Control Squadron 22, components of Naval Beach Group 2 and the embarked staff of Amphibious Squadron 4. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Murray/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2018) Sailors wash an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 on 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 Axxzjavon Sampson/Released)

 

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LAEM CHABANG, Thailand—Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) large, medium-speed, roll-on/roll-off ship USNS Pililaau (T-AK 304) arrives at the port here to deliver equipment in support of Cobra Gold 2018, Feb. 5. The USNS Pililaau is part of Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron THREE, which consists of a fleet of government-owned ships operated by MSC and is based in the Guam-Saipan area of the Western Pacific Ocean. CG18 is a Thailand and United States co-sponsored exercise conducted annually in the Kingdom of Thailand. (U.S. Navy photo by Grady T. Fontana/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand— A military vehicle rolls off the ramp of Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) large, medium-speed, roll-on/roll-off ship USNS Pililaau (T-AK 304) during an offload at the port here to deliver equipment in support of Cobra Gold 2018, Feb. 5. (U.S. Navy photo by Grady T. Fontana/Released)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (February 9, 2018) San Diego native Master-at-Arms 1st Class Lindzy L. McVicker Macias, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 3, (right) receives the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from her daughter at the SOY announcement ceremony. NECC enables Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces to execute combat, combat support, and combat service support missions across the full spectrum of naval, joint, and combined operations which enable access from the sea and freedom of action throughout the sea-to-shore and inland operating environments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alan Lewis/Released)

GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 9, 2018) Gunner's Mate Seaman Bianca Yorga, center, from Vista, Calif., connects rounds of .50-caliber machine gun ammunition during small craft action team (SCAT) training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region as part of a regularly scheduled patrol and provides a rapid-response capability in the event of a regional contingency or natural disaster. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

PEARL HARBOR-- (Feb. 09, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) returned to its homeport Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a successful four-month deployment. While deployed to the Western Pacific and Arabian Gulf with the U.S. 7th Fleet and U.S. 5th Fleet, Hopper promoted security and stability as well as ballistic missile defense. (U.S. photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Corwin Colbert)

 

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 10, 2018) Chief Damage Controlman Bryon Hungerford (left) supervises USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) crash and salvage crew during a flight deck firefighting drill. The expeditionary mobile base platform supports Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s diverse missions that include crisis response, airborne mine countermeasures, counter-piracy operations, maritime security operations and humanitarian aid/disaster relief missions while enabling TF 51/5 to extend its expeditionary presence in the world’s most volatile regions. (U.S. Navy photo by Fireman Rheannon Ayalacortez/Released)

GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 10, 2018) Marines, assigned to the 3d Marine Division (MARDIV), muster in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) prior to an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) debarkation in preparation for participation in Cobra Gold 2018. Cobra Gold, a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored exercise in its 37th iteration, is designed to advance regional security and ensure effective responses to regional crises by bringing together a robust multinational force to address shared goals and security commitments in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Bonhomme Richard is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region as part of a regularly scheduled patrol and provides a rapid-response capability in the event of a regional contingency or natural disaster. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 10, 2018) An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV), assigned to the 3d Marine Division (MARDIV), disembarks the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in preparation for participation in Cobra Gold 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 10, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Robert Rodriguez signals to launch an E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the Sunkings of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116, 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)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jazmine Striegel, right, tends to Airman Dylan KellySoto during a simulated mass casualty drill in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is underway for composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), which evaluates the strike group's ability as a whole to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea, ultimately certifying the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group for deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaysee Lohmann/Released)

 

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ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2018) Lt. Donnell Exum signals to an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 22, to launch 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)

ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2018) Lance Cpl. Dianna Abril tightens the screws on a panel on an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Hogan/Released)

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (Feb. 10, 2018) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) cross the brow of the dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51). The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group embarks the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and includes Oak Hill, the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), Fleet Surgical Team 8, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28, Tactical Air Control Squadron 22, components of Naval Beach Group 2 and the embarked staff of Amphibious Squadron 4. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica L. Dowell/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 10, 2018) A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the "Rawhides" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 prepares to land on the flight deck aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is underway for composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), which evaluates the strike group's ability as a whole to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea, timately certifying the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group for deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Swofford/Released)

GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 10, 2018) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the "Wolfpack" of Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in preparation for Cobra Gold 2018 (CG18). Cobra Gold, a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored exercise in its 37th iteration, is designed to advance regional security and ensure effective responses to regional crises by bringing together a robust multinational force to address shared goals and security commitments in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Bonhomme Richard is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region as part of a regularly scheduled patrol and provides a rapid-response capability in the event of a regional contingency or natural disaster. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Cosmo Walrath/Released)

 

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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Feb. 14, 2018) The crew of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) render honors to the national ensign following the completion of a Western Pacific deployment in support of national security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 13, 2018) Sailors patch pipes during a damage control drill on the boat 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 Seaman Apprentice Bill M. Sanders/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 13, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Gabriella Berenguer logs ordnance information from an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 113, 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 Seaman Michael Hogan/Released)

PORT DE PECHE, Djibouti (Feb. 9, 2018) Members assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 10 recover a 34ft tactical patrol craft at Port de Peche, Djibouti. CRS-10 is forward-deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations and conducts joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Theresa Mullis/Released)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Feb. 09, 2018) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Justin Delrosario is lowered into the water alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) during search and rescue training in Rota, Spain. 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)