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[santana]

Plus tens of thousands or more dead globally and at least 7 trillion dollars in cost to the US economy. The Chicom propaganda machine is already trying to spin this as a not China's fault story. Fukc them! There will be a lot of angry people staring these corrupt, lying Chicom dogs in the eye when this is over. If they think this will not come at a price, they not only dishonest, but also stupid.

I am asking my self if it is out there a war in the inteligence services around the world specially against the Chinese inteligence service?
I saw a video that the FBI in the end of last year arrested two chinese nationals in the US with bilogical samples and also a Chemistry Teacher of Harvard University with ties with the Wuhan laboratory.

 

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Sailors work on the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) as a T-45C Goshawk launches, April 7, 2020. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) performs docking maneuvers with aid of smaller watercraft at Naval Base Kitsap by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Sailors transport a patient across the brow to be admitted aboard USNS Mercy (T-AH 19. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Chief Damage Controlman trains Sailors on the Naval Firefighter’s Thermal Imager aboard USS Bunker Hill (CG 52). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

The Chiefs Mess poses for a photo in honor of the 127th chief petty officer birthday by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

 

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USS Thresher (SSN-593) was lost at 09:15R April 10th, 1963 with all hands during her last dive to test depth, imploding after passing through crush depth.

On 9 April 1963, Thresher, commanded by Lieutenant Commander John Wesley Harvey, got underway from Kittery, Maine at 08:00 and met with the submarine rescue ship Skylark at 11:00 to begin her initial post-overhaul dive trials, in an area some 220 mi; 350 km (190 nmi) east of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. That afternoon Thresher conducted an initial trim dive test, surfaced, and then performed a second dive to half of test depth. She remained submerged overnight and re-established underwater communications with Skylark at 06:30 on 10 April to commence deep-dive trials. Following standard practice, Thresher slowly dove deeper as she travelled in circles under Skylark – to remain within communications distance – pausing every 30 m (100 ft) of depth to check the integrity of all systems. As Thresher neared her test depth, Skylark received garbled communications over underwater telephone indicating " ... minor difficulties, have positive up-angle, attempting to blow", and then a final even more garbled message that included the number "900".[8] When Skylark received no further communication, surface observers gradually realized Thresher had sunk.

By mid-afternoon, 15 Navy ships were en route to the search area. At 18:30, the Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic, sent word to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to begin notifying the crew's family members, starting with Commander Harvey's wife, Irene Harvey, that Thresher was missing.

By morning on 11 April, all hope of finding Thresher was abandoned, and at 10:30, the Chief of Naval Operations Admiral George W. Anderson Jr., went before the press corps at the Pentagon to announce that the submarine was lost with all hands. President John F. Kennedy ordered all flags to be flown at half staff on 12–15 April in honor of the 129 lost submariners and shipyard personnel.

 

[BravoZulu]

USS Harry S Truman Carrier Strike Group transits the Strait of Gibraltar

ARABIAN GULF (April 5, 2020) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits the Arabian Gulf, April 5, 2020. Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), 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 2nd Class Anna E. Van Nuys/Released)200405-N-GR120-1514

ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 7, 2020) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conduct flight operations on the flight deck April 7, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Sawyer Connally/Released)

 

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An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft taxis after landing aboard USS America (LHA 6). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

An E/A-18G Growler prepares to launch from the flight deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

A Sailor takes a bearing with an alidade on the bridge of USS Lassen (DDG 82). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Sailors work on the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) as a T-45C Goshawk launches, April 7, 2020. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

The Blue Angels take part in a training flight at Naval Air Facility El Centro. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

 

[bdpopeye]

200409-N-EI808-0003 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 9, 2020) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class William Cunius, attached to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), performs routine maintenance on an MQ-8B Navy Fire Scout of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 (HSC 23), April 9, 2020. Montgomery, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Hazel Arceo/Released)

200409-N-VR594-1020 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr
TUMON, Guam (April 9, 2020) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) who have tested negative for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic depart vans after being transported from Naval Base Guam to Government of Guam and military-approved commercial lodging. Theodore Roosevelt Sailors were moved to local hotels in an effort to implement an aggressive mitigation strategy to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of the Sailors. Sailors remain in quarantine in their assigned lodging for at least 14 days, in accordance with DoD directive and the Governor's executive order. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger)

200407-N-IW125-1034 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 7, 2020) A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Wolf Pack” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 prepares to land on the flight deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52). Bunker Hill 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 Nicholas V. Huynh)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2iN43i7]200406-N-IV689-0002 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr
BREMERTON, Wash. (April 6, 2020) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) prepares to depart Dry Dock 6 after spending 14 months undergoing a Docking Planned Incremental Availability period at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility. (U.S. Navy photo by Scott Hansen)

200403-N-WP865-2196 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr
ANDAMAN SEA (APRIL 3, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) approach the ship in a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a search and rescue swimmer training exercise, April 3, 2020. Gabrielle Giffords, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brenton Poyser/Released)

 

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200409-N-VE240-1125 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 9, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) taxis after landing aboard 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 1st Class Rufus Hucks)

200409-N-BT681-1015 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr
EAST CHINA SEA (April 9, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Micah Callwood, from New Haven, Connecticut, signals aircraft on the ship’s flight deck during flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Berlier)

200409-N-VE240-1057 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 9, 2020) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) prepares to shut down after flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Berlier)

200409-N-BT681-1124 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr
EAST CHINA SEA (April 9, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) prepares to take off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Berlier)

200406-N-FA444-1046 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr
PHILIPPINE SEA (April. 6, 2020) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Erik Renteria, from Dallas, Texas, and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Joshua J. Burnett, from Burkburnett, Texas, participate in a live-fire training exercise on the flight deck of U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brandon L. Harris)

 

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200413-N-GK686-1100 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

SIGONELLA, Italy (April 13, 2020) Airman Michael Rollason, taxis and directs a squadron P-8A Poseidon aircraft before the plane takes off from Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, April 13, 2020. VP-4 is currently forward deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 67, responsible for tactical control of deployed maritime patrol and reconnaissance squadrons throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Triniti Lersch)

200413-N-GK686-1157 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

SIGONELLA, Italy (April 13, 2020) A P-8A Poseidon multi-mission aircraft takes off from Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, for an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission over the Mediterranean Sea, April 13, 2020. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Triniti Lersch)


Forrest Sherman is underway on deployment by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 5, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Dragon Slayers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, flies by the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), as seen from the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). Forrest Sherman is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet to support maritime security operations in international waters alongside our allies and partners as a part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Raymond Maddocks)

Forrest Sherman is underway on deployment by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 5, 2020) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Sean Huntsman signals to the pilots of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Dragon Slayers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, during a vertical replenishment aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Raymond Maddocks)

200409-N-ZE328-1068 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Byron Johnson, from Germantown, Maryland, pulls out a fire hose on a P-25 fire fighting vehicle on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Atlantic Ocean April 9, 2020. Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet to support maritime security operations in international waters, alongside our allies and partners.Harry S. Truman has spent at least one day underway for 30 of the last 34 months, in direct support of global security around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kelsey Trinh)

 

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200411-N-WO152-0049 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 11, 2020) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Maria Martin, from Orlando, Florida, prepares to fire a shot line to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Atlantic Ocean April 11, 2020. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet to support maritime security operations in international waters, alongside our allies and partners. Truman has spent at least one day underway for 30 of the last 34 months, in direct support of global security around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Gruss)

200411-N-DH793-1005 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 11, 2020) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Brittany Wiggins, from Moncks Corner, South Carolina, cuts safety wire off a main rotor head accumulator hose on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Proud Warriors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Atlantic Ocean April 11, 2020. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bela Chambers)

200409-N-ZE328-1057 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Taylor Comeaux, from Clarksville, Tennessee, inspects and cleans cables on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Proud Warriors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Atlantic Ocean April 9, 2020. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kelsey Trinh)

200408-N-CZ893-1052 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2020) U.S. Navy Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Shelby Shores, from Demar, Md., removes a chaff canister aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) April 8, 2020. Rafael Peralta 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 Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jason Isaacs)

 

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 13, 2020) U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Marina Menendez conducts maintenance on an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Wolf Pack” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) April 13, 2020. Kidd is deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandie Nuzzi)


PACIFIC OCEAN (April 13, 2020) U.S. Navy Lt. Sawyer Smith, conducts a pre-flight inspection on an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Wolf Pack” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) April 13, 2020. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandie Nuzzi)


Lt. j.g. Cade Warlick lands a T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing (TAW) 2, on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck marking the 2,000 trap on Ford's advanced arresting gear (AAG) April 8, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Conner Foy)


PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2020) U.S. Navy fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203), left, steams beside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) before a replenishment-at-sea. Pinckney is deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erick A. Parsons)


CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (April, 12, 2020) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Jason Petitfrere, assigned to USS Constitution, gives a Facebook Live tour of the ship. USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. Designated America’s Ship of State, Constitution and her crew engage in community outreach and education about the ship’s history and the importance of naval power is more than 500,000 visitors each year. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alec Kramer/Released)

 

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200414-N-VE240-1033 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr
200414-N-VE240-1024 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr
200414-N-DB724-1224 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 14, 2020) Sailors and Marines aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct flight operations with an MV-22B Osprey assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced). 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 photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rufus Hucks)

200414-N-VE240-1051 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 14, 2020) An F-35B Lighting II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) launches at night from amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rufus Hucks)

200414-N-VE240-1045 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 14, 2020) A close-in weapons system stands ready as amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sails at night through the Philippine Sea. 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 1st Class Rufus Hucks)

 

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IRGCN Vessels Conduct Unsafe, Unprofessional Interaction with U.S. Naval Forces in Arabian Gulf

NORTH ARABIAN GULF (April 15, 2020) Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) vessels conducted unsafe and unprofessional actions against U.S. Military ships by crossing the ships’ bows and sterns at close range while operating in international waters of the North Arabian Gulf. The...

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NORTH ARABIAN GULF (April 15, 2020) Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) vessels conducted unsafe and unprofessional actions against U.S. Military ships by crossing the ships’ bows and sterns at close range while operating in international waters of the North Arabian Gulf. The expeditionary mobile sea base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) is conducting joint interoperability operations in support of maritime security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photos)

 

[DZimm]

@bdpopeye,

Every time I see those Iranian small boats it reminds me of Millennium 2002. Twenty year later, I am not sure that the USN has entirely come to grips with this threat.

 

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2020) U.S. Navy fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203), left, steams beside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) before a replenishment-at-sea. Pinckney is deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erick A. Parsons)


Going for Anti-drug Interdiction? Near the Venezuelan Coast ?

 

[bdpopeye]

Twenty year later, I am not sure that the USN has entirely come to grips with this threat.

The USN has implemented force protection. The security is much better than it was 20 years ago or 5 years ago. there many photos of the US Navy conducting security exercises in this thread.

ATFP

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Safety and Security | Force Protection and Anti-Terrorism

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Sailors arm munitions on an F/A-18E Super Hornet before flight operations by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Sailors pick up supplies with an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter during a replenishment-at-sea with USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) conducts flight operations April 14, 2020. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

A Sailor stands watch aboard USS Mustin (DDG 89). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS America (LHA 6) approaches USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) for a replenishment-at-sea by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

 

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USS Makin Island (LHD 8) fires a rolling airframe missile during a training exercise. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Normandy (CG 60) transits the Atlantic Ocean through heavy seas, April 14, 2020. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr
Commander places a special warfare pin on a member of SEAL Qualification Training Class 336 during a graduation ceremony. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

A Sailor treats a patient in an intensive care unit aboard USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), April 16, 2020. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

A sailor stands the small-caliber action team watch as USS Normandy (CG 60) transits the Strait of Gibraltar April 7, 2020. by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

 

[BravoZulu]

Blast from the past:

November 13, 1991, a Grumman F-14B Tomcat belonging to VF-142, serial number 161433, successfully managed to land aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower, after losing the nosecone at 27,000 feet due to a faulty latching mechanism.

The pilot, Lt.Cdr. Joe Edwards, was injured after the lost piece struck the canopy and showered him in glass, injuring his eyes and breaking his collarbone, and even though he also had to deal with limited visibility through a 3-inch hole, as the rest of the canopy was severely cracked, he successfully made it back to the ship with help from his RIO Lt.JG Scott Grundmeier, managing a perfect landing on the second arresting wire.

Both pilots received the Distinguished Flying Cross medal for their achievements, and Edwards later became a Space Shuttle pilot for NASA.

The aircraft was quickly repaired and returned to service, flying until March 11 2005, when the entire Tomcat fleet began decommissioning.

 

[BravoZulu]

Blast from the past:
P-3 Orion launches an AIM-9 Sidewinder during tests of the air-to-air missile as a defense weapon for ASW aircraft

 

[BravoZulu]

ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 11, 2020) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) transits the Atlantic Ocean beside the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), April 11, 2020. Normandy is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet to support maritime security operations in international waters alongside our allies and partners as a part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lehman/Released)

SUEZ CANAL (March 9, 2020) The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Suez Canal, March 9, 2020. Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kody A. Phillips/Released)

STRAIT OF HORMUZ (April 3, 2020) The dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), left, the amphibious assault ship USS New York (LPD 21) and the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transit the Strait of Hormuz, April 3, 2020. Bataan, with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and with embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Griffin Kersting/Released)