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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 19, 2009) A Marine plane captain assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 performs post-flight maintenance on an AV-8B Harrier aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Tony Sisti/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 9, 2009) Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fast rope from a CH-53 Super Stallion, assigned to Thunder Chickens of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, to the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) drill. The Fort McHenry is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in support of maritime security operations in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 9, 2009) A 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) team from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) crosses the flight deck of USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) during a VBSS drill. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 9, 2009) An AH-1W Super Cobra from the Thunder Chickens of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 performs a low-altitude surveillance pass during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) drill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

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ROTA, Spain (July 2, 2009) Marine Corporal Dustin Shanle Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST), Company Europe stands in front of the Naval Station Rota Spain, flagpole with company mascot Monster during the annual flag raising ceremony. While raising the flag is a daily occurrence on U.S. military bases around the world, because of the Agreement for Defense Cooperation, Naval Station Rota is only permitted to fly the U.S. flag with special permission from the Spanish Admiral-in-Chief. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Ebalo/Released)

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ROTA, Spain (July 2, 2009) Staff Sgt. Michelle Barboza unfolds the National ensign at Naval Station Rota Spain, during the annual flag raising ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Ebalo/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (July 2, 2009) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Amy Jarvis cuts a wedge to patch a pipe during repair locker training aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway on a routine deployment in the Indian Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Briana C. Brotzman/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (July 1, 2009) Ship's Serviceman Seaman Apprentice Dylan Roush, left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Michael Ralston wash the crew's laundry aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). With more than 4,000 crewmembers, daily laundry service is a necessity. Ronald Reagan is underway on a routine deployment in the Indian Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Lex T. Wenberg/Released)

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UMM Qasr, Iraq (July 1, 2009) Navy Diver 2nd Class Greg Early, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, dives around the mine countermeasures ship USS Scout (MCM 8). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian K. Fromal/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 1, 2009) An amphibious assault vehicle transporting U.S. Marines and soldiers from the Malaysian Army 9th Royal Malay Regiment emerges from the water after launching from the well deck of the dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) for a combined amphibious landing exercise on the final day of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2009. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bill Larned/Released)

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TERENGGANU, Malaysia (July 1, 2009) Staff Sgt. Ken Fall, left, and Lance Cpl. Clayton Sharrard secure a perimeter as they communicate with other U.S. Marines during a combined amphibious landing exercise with the Malaysian Army 9th Royal Malay Regiment on the final day of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2009. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael Moriatis/Released)

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TERENGGANU, Malaysia (July 1, 2009) Soldiers from the Malaysian Army 9th Royal Malay Regiment carry out a beach assault with U.S. Marines during a combined amphibious landing exercise on the final day of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2009. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael Moriatis/Released)

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TERENGGANU, Malaysia (July 1, 2009) Members of the Malaysian Army 9th Royal Malay Regiment stand in formation with U.S. Marines during the closing ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2009. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael Moriatis/Released)

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TERENGGANU, Malaysia (July 1, 2009) Amphibious assault vehicles transporting U.S. Marines and soldiers from the Malaysian Army 9th Royal Malay Regiment pass the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) as they lay a smoke screen during a combined amphibious landing exercise on the final day of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2009.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael Moriatis/Released)

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 30, 2009) An MH-60R "Romeo" varient of the Sea Hawk helicopter is displayed in the new Helicopter Hangar 1122 during the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new facility at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. (U.S. Navy photo by Kaylee LaRocque/Released)

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ATSUGI, Japan (July 2, 2009) Vice Adm. Kenichi Kuramoto, commander of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Fleet Air Force, welcomes Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead to Naval Air Facility Atsugi. During his brief visit, Roughead met with J Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force officials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Steven Khor/Released)

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PUERTO BELGRANO, Argentina (June 30, 2009) Lt. j.g. Scott Cheney-Peters, weapons officer aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), conducts a tour of the well deck for Navy of the Argentine Republic officers. Oak Hill is participating in the combined multinational exercise Southern Exchange 2009, supporting U.S. Marine Corps Forces South in multinational amphibious exercises. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cory Rose/Released)

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PUERTO BELGRANO, Argentina (June 30, 2009) Navy of the Argentine Republic naval infantry demonstrate for the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Forces how they would enter a building through the window during a Marine Corps Forces South multinational amphibious exercise for Southern Exchange 2009. (U.S Army photo by Spc. Corey Idleburg/Release)

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STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. (June 29, 2009) Students from the patrol craft officer course at the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School provides covering fire for an extraction of students from the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation during a field training exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication specialist RJ Stratchko/Released)

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PUERTO BELGRANO, Argentina (June 30, 2009) Cpl. Joseph Wiedel and Cpl. Mathew Ingle, both assigned to the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force (2nd MEF), prepare to demonstrate running from corner to corner for Navy of the Argentine Republic naval infantry during a Marine Corps Forces South multinational amphibious exercise for Southern Exchange 2009. (U.S Army photo by Spc. Corey Idleburg/Release)

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We get 240+ hits a week on this thread and I guess not one PLAN fan has an opinion. I'm not surprised. Because I can understand how an PLAN fan would be envious of the USN and would not wish to state that in our forum for fear of being "called out" or "beat down" by the pro PRC forces. That's Ok..

Some one could at least post those famous words from mp.net..."nice pics' But no. Not even that. Not a single word of praise or one stinkin' question since my post about these USN pics from a PLAN fan.

I bet you if I posted some pix tonight some may show up on sina.com tomorrow or the next day.. That's cool.

I stand on this statement. >> PLAN fans are envious of the USN and their capabilities and don't want to suffer a internet beat down by the pro PRC forces.

I think I'll post a few more pix of the Worlds Greatest Navy.

I just recently went back to my old parents' house and I still see my old AH-64 Apache and F-16 poster hanging on the wall of my room. My box of old models of F-15s, F-14s, USS Enterprise and Missouri, and M1 tank models (back when they made great model kits) that I put together sitting in a box in the closet.

There are plenty of pro-West/anti-China Chinese fanboys out there. So I don't know why it is expected for the "pro-China" camp to stroke the ego of American fanboys when we know that in virtually every other military forum, the US fanboys are majority anti-Chinese. Do the Chinese expect the pro-West neo-con Chinese-hating posters on other forums to give their kudos to the Chinese achievements that they don't recognize in the first place? It's not expected at all. Personally for me, I'm proud of Chinese advancements. It doesn't say anything about the US military. But then many pro-West fanatics have weird black and white interpretations when they don't see Chinese or anyone else bowing down to Western superiority. Somehow if they don't acknowledge Western superiorty, the Chinese must think they're superior and that must mean they're racist Nazis thinking they're better than everyone else. And they must be planning to take over the world and put every non-Chinese in extermination camps. And yes there are plenty of people who think just like that. I can pretty much say that no Chinese thinks they're superior to the US but that doesn't mean we have to bow down to the West like Rome expected of everyone. I see plenty of Chinese rabidly defending the US against Chinese who don't follow lock-step in their way of thinking. I see far more "anti-Chinese Chinese" intimdating those Chinese that dare to show a little pride than the other way around. It's not surprising to me because that's the history of Chinese-American politics in San Francisco. The "anti-China faction" used intimidation and threats against anyone who dared to show an opinion that did not follow their politics. Chinese journalists were even murdered who dared to question the "old establishment" then. So I don't see anywhere in military forums where the pro-China fanboys intimidating the "not-so-pro-China faction." When in the forums it actually parallels the old way Chinese-Americans politics that ran in San Francisco not too long ago.

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U.S. Marine Captain Junwie Sun, commander of Foxtrot Company, 2nd battalion, 8th Marines, meets Afghan elders at a shura, or local council meeting, in Sorkhdoz, in the lower Helmand River valley of southern Afghanistan July 5, 2009. Thousands of Marines seized the valley in a massive helicopter and ground assault last week, known as operation Strike the Sword. Reuters

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U.S. Coast Guard Ensign Kristina Stefaniuk, a landing signal officer aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Legare, instructs tie down team members that they are clear to move away from the HH-60 Jayhawk during underway training exercises in the Atlantic Ocean, Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo/ Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas M. Blue)

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U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Ed Mireles, a food service specialist aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Legare, salutes the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), as they pass one another in Chesapeake Bay, during a rendering honors ceremony, Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
The Legare, home ported in Portsmouth, Va., began a three-month long patrol across the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday, to several countries in west and central African in support of the African Partnership Station under the direction of the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa supporting the U.S. Navy's 6th Fleet. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas M. Blue)

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The Coast Guard conducted a medevac from a commercial fishing boat 80 miles south of Point Loma, Calif., July 3rd. The Joint Harbor Operations Center (JHOC) dispatched an MH-60 helicopter from Sector to conduct the hoist and transport the patient back to the base where emergency medical services were standing by. (Coast Guard Photo/PA2 Jetta H. Disco)

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A U.S. Marine from the 2nd MEB, 1st Battalion 5th Marines, who was overcome by heat exhaustion, lies on a stretcher as he waits to be picked up by a medical evacuation helicopter in the Nawa district of Afghanistan's Helmand province Monday July 6, 2009. (AP)

Marines from 1st Battalion 5th Marines, 2nd MEB prepare to carry a Marine who was overcome by heat exhaustion to a medical evacuation
helicopter in the Nawa district of Afghanistan's Helmand province, Monday July 6, 2009. (AP / David Guttenfelder)

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U.S. Marines from the 2nd MEB, 1st Battalion 5th Marines arrive at a compound to sleep for the night in a town in the Nawa district of Afghanistan's Helmand province Monday July 6, 2009. (AP / David Guttenfelder)

U.S. Marines from the 2nd MEB, 1st Battalion 5th Marines rest during a patrol in a town in the Nawa district of Afghanistan's Helmand province Monday July 6, 2009. (AP / David Guttenfelder)

Private First Class John Lutz does a canon ball as he and Corporal Evan Steele of the U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, RCT 2nd Battalion 8th Marines Echo Co. use a canal to wash themselves for the first time after clearing a village of Taliban fighters on Sunday, July 5, 2009 in Mian Poshteh, Afghanistan . The Marines are part of Operation Khanjari which was launched to take areas in the Southern Helmand Province that Taliban fighters are using as a resupply route and to help the local Afghan population prepare for the upcoming presidential elections. (Joe Raedle / getty Images)

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Cpl. Julie Martinez, a 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) radio operator, poses with a koala & a kangaroo at Cairns Zoo, July 2. Martinez and more than 1,800 of her fellow service members recently had an opportunity to explore Cairns and the surrounding area as the MEU took a few days of liberty in anticipation of its participation in Exercise Talisman Saber 2009. (Photo courtesy Cpl. Julie Martinez)
Photo Date Taken: 7/3/2009
Unit: 31st MEU
Photo ByLine: Cpl. Julie Martinez

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A Marine with Company E provides security until a helicopter extracts his platoon from their position during a long-range helicopter raid at Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 8. The company – one of four that make up Battalion Landing Team 2/4, the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s ground combat element – departed USS Bonhomme Richard in six CH-46s, two CH-53s and other aircraft. The MEU, part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting its first pre-deployment exercise at sea with its Navy counterpart, Amphibious Squadron 7. This Navy and Marine Corps team is testing interoperability before a deployment certification exercise later this summer.
Photo Date Taken: 7/9/2009
Unit: 11th MEU
Photo ByLine: Cpl. Jeffrey Belovarac

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Company E Marines run to a CH-46 helicopter after completing a long-range helicopter raid at Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 8. The company – one of four that make up Battalion Landing Team 2/4, the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s ground combat element – departed USS Bonhomme Richard in six CH-46s, two CH-53s and other aircraft. The MEU, part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting its first pre-deployment exercise at sea with its Navy counterpart, Amphibious Squadron 7. This Navy and Marine Corps team is testing interoperability before a deployment certification exercise later this summer.
Photo Date Taken: 7/8/2009
Unit: 11th MEU
Photo ByLine: Cpl. Jeffrey Belovarac

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A Marine with Company G provides security during a mechanized raid July 3. The company, one of four that make up Battalion Landing Team 2/4, the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s ground combat element – rode in tracked amphibious vehicles from USS Rushmore to an urban training area at Camp Pendleton. Two M1A1 tanks also partook in the raid, traveling to shore in Navy air-cushioned landing craft. The MEU, part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting its first pre-deployment exercise at sea with its Navy counterpart, Amphibious Squadron 7. This Navy and Marine Corps team is testing interoperability before a deployment certification exercise later this summer.
Photo Date Taken: 7/3/2009
Unit: 11th MEU
Photo ByLine: Cpl. Jeffrey Belovarac

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AFGHANISTAN (July 7, 2009) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 conducts an Operation Enduring Freedom mission over southern Afghanistan. VFA-113 is part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 and is embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Commander Erik Etz/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 8, 2009) The Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), top, pulls away from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) after a replenishment at sea. Bonhomme Richard, the flagship for the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, is at sea conducting an initial integration exercise with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Grant P. Ammon/Released)

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President Barack Obama does a pass and review of members of the Ghanaian military at the Presidential Palace in Accra, Ghana, Saturday, July 11, 2009. In his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa since taking office, President Barack Obama is seeking to lift up the continent of his ancestors _ while keeping its emotions in check.

A U.S. soldier of 2nd Platoon from the 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division secures the area after his armoured vehicle slid down a road during a patrol in the village of Qaleh-ye-Naw in the mountains of Wardak Province in Afghanistan July 11, 2009.

A U.S. soldier of 2nd Platoon from the 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division sleeps in a truck after patrol in mountains of Wardak Province in Afghanistan July 10, 2009.

U.S. soldiers of 3rd Platoon from the 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division scan the area near the site of a roadside bomb explosion in the mountains of Wardak Province in Afghanistan July 11, 2009.

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NEW ORLEANS (July 11, 2009) Two F-15 Strike Eagles assigned to the Louisiana Air National Guard 159th Fighter Wing fly over southern Louisiana's wetlands during a photo exercise. The 159th is stationed on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John P. Curtis/Released)

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NEW ORLEANS (July 11, 2009) Eight F/A-18 Hornets assigned the River Rattlers, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 204, fly in formation over southern Louisiana's wetlands during a photo exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John P. Curtis/Released)

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NEW ORLEANS (July 11, 2009) Eight F/A-18 Hornets assigned the River Rattlers, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 204, fly in a column formation over southern Louisiana's wetlands during a photo exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John P. Curtis/Released)

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NEW ORLEANS (July 11, 2009) Four F/A-18 Hornets assigned the River Rattlers, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 204, prepare to break out of formation over southern Louisiana's wetlands during a photo exercise. VFA 204 is stationed on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John P. Curtis/Released)

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NEW ORLEANS (July 11, 2009) Two F/A-18 Hornets assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 204 and two F-15 Strike Eagles assigned to the Louisiana Air National Guard 159th Fighter Wing fly in an echelon formation over southern Louisiana wetlands during a photo exercise. VFA 204 and the 159th are stationed on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) New Orleans. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John P. Curtis/Released)

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Naval Base Ventura County, Calif. (June 24, 2009) Builder Jennifer Moore, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, takes cover while on patrol during a command post exercise. NMCB 4 is preparing for an upcoming field training exercise and annual six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Master Chief Utilitiesman Alfa Lampman/Released)

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MIDDLE EAST (July 5, 2009) U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians demonstrate a course of basic combat marksmanship with the M9 service pistol during operation Infinite Response 09. Infinite Response is an exercise to improve interoperability and tactical proficiency in underwater mine countermeasures, combat marksmanship, anti-terrorism force protection diving, counter improvised explosive device tactics, tactical combat casualty care and dive medicine that strengthen overall military relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph W. Pfaff/Releasd)

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MIDDLE EAST (July 5, 2009) Lt. Cole Evans, an explosive ordnance disposal technician, demonstrates proper handling and firing of the M4 service rifle as part of a course on basic combat marksmanship during operation Infinite Response 09. Infinite Response is an exercise to improve interoperability and tactical proficiency in underwater mine countermeasures, combat marksmanship, anti-terrorism force protection diving, counter improvised explosive device tactics, tactical combat casualty care and dive medicine that strengthen overall military relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph W. Pfaff/Releasd)

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funny flub the second too the last pics are not M9 pistols but M11's Sig's Not Berreta's

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I once posted that someone at sina.com/cn copies my pix and post them at sina..check this out;

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I posted those yesterday;

http://www.sinodefenceforum.com/worl...tml#post103197

I don't mind at all. Really. Those photos are released to the public by the US Navy.

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Two U.S. Army Soldiers from Charlie Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61 Cavalry Regiment, keep an eye out while performing guard duty, July 9, at Combat Post Pirtle King in Afghanistan. The main focus of the outpost is to maintain control over the Tsunnel valley, an area formally used as a high traffic route for insurgents.
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Allison : 55th Combat Camera)

Two U.S. Army Soldiers from Charlie Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, keep an eye out while performing guard duty, July 7, at Combat Post Pirtle King, Afghanistan. The main focus of the outpost is to maintain control over the Tsunnel valley, an area formally used as a high traffic route for al Qaida
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Allison : 55th Combat Camera)

Spc. Vincent Cutler drops a 120mm mortar round into the tube while Spc. Ricky Olivo keeps the gun on target during a fire mission on Combat Outpost Zurok in Paktika province, Afghanistan, July 13. The Soldiers are deployed with the 3rd Battalion, 509th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith : 55th Combat Camera)

Spc. Gareth Warner drops a 120mm mortar round into the tube while Spc. Ricky Olivo keeps the gun on target during a fire mission on Combat Outpost Zurok in Paktika province, Afghanistan, July 13. The Soldiers are deployed with the 3rd Battalion, 509th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.
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Spc. Ricky Olivo, left, and Spc. Vincent Cutler fire a 120mm mortar round is launched from the tube during a fire mission on Combat Outpost Zurok in Paktika province, Afghanistan, July 13. The Soldiers are deployed with the 3rd Battalion, 509th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.
(Photos by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith : 55th Combat Camera)

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An armed MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle taxis down a runway in Afghanistan. During operations July 15, a Reaper released several guided bomb unit-12's on possible improvised explosive devices located in a roadway near Qalat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 17, 2009) The color guard assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and the U.S. 7th Fleet parades the colors during the 30th anniversary of the July 17, 1979 arrival of Blue Ridge in Japan as part of the U.S. Navy Forward Deployed Naval Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 16, 2009) An aircrewman looks down from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HS) 21 as Storekeeper 1st Class Randy Filmore and Storekeeper 2nd Class Erin King clear the pick-up space on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a replenishment at sea with the and the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7). Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Oliver Cole/Released)

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An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HS) 21 transports cargo during a replenishment at sea with the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Oliver Cole/Released)

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SATTAHIP, Thailand (July 16, 2009) A Royal Thai Navy sailor stands in ranks beside his U.S. Navy counterparts from the dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37), and the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90). The sailors are participating in the closing ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2009 Thailand. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jason M. Tross/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2009) Lt. Cmdr. Eric Harrington, aircraft handling officer, aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), explains the positioning of planes on the flight deck using the Ouija board to Australian government officials and other guests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Rachel N. Clayton/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 13, 2009) Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, hands out his coin to Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Adm. Mullen was aboard Ronald Reagan to thank the crew for their service and operational support. Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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GREAT LAKES, Ill, (July 16, 2009) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus tours berthing compartments while visiting Recruit Training Command Great Lakes. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brien/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (July 14, 2009) Gen. Douglas Fraser, commander, U.S. Southern Command, looks at an MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial aircraft with Capt. Tim Dunigan, Program Manager of PMA-266, Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Strike Systems. Fraser received tours and briefs about Fire Scout, the guided-missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8), and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet during his first visit to his Naval component command since becoming commander of U.S. Southern Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Holly Boynton/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2009) Culinary Specialist Seaman Samantha Garza butters loaves of fresh baked bread in the bakeshop aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adam K. Thomas/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 16, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Airman Ashley Flores and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 2nd Class Cody Baker monitor a refueling station during a fuel replenishment operation aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Briana C. Brotzman/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 16, 2009) Electronics Technician Seaman Christopher Hahn, unloads a pallet of vegetable oil in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a replenishment at sea. Ronald Reagan is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrey W. Lee/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (July 16, 2009) Sailors assigned to the mine warfare ship USS Avenger (MCM 1) damage control fire party check for a seal on the mask of their self contained breathing apparatus during a main space fire drill. Avenger, is undergoing engineering specific unit level training, evaluated by assessors from Mine Countermeasures Squadron two. These assessments are designed to validate the ship's ability to self-analyze, train and to certify its ability to perform required missions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2009) Super Hornets & Hornets from CVW-5 assigned to the USS George Washington (CVN 73) do their duty during flight operations. George Washington is participating in Talisman Saber 09, a biennial, combined exercise designed to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting combined operations, which will improve interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces while promoting security and stability in the region. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1St Class John M. Hageman/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 14, 2009) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Fist of the Fleet of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, makes an arrested recovery aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Oliver Cole/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 14, 2009) An aviation machinist's mate, assigned to the eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115), carries a turn screen across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations. A turn screen is used to protect aircraft engines from ingesting debris during engine operational checks. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Oliver Cole/Released)

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SATTAHIP, Thailand (July 16, 2009) U.S. Sailors and Marines stand in formation with their Thai counterparts in front of the Royal Thai Navy guided-missile frigate HTMS Naresuan (FFG 421) during the closing ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2009. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bill Larned/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (July 14, 2009) Gen. Douglas Fraser, commander, U.S. Southern Command speaks with a member of the visit, board, search, and seizure team of the guided-missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8) during a tour of the ship. Fraser received tours and briefs about Fire Scout, the guided-missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8), and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet during his first visit to his Naval component command since becoming commander of U.S. Southern Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Holly Boynton/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 17, 2009) The color guard assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and the U.S. 7th Fleet parades the colors during the 30th anniversary of the July 17, 1979 arrival of Blue Ridge in Japan as part of the U.S. Navy Forward Deployed Naval Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 16, 2009) An aircrewman looks down from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HS) 21 as Storekeeper 1st Class Randy Filmore and Storekeeper 2nd Class Erin King clear the pick-up space on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a replenishment at sea with the and the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7). Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Oliver Cole/Released)

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An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HS) 21 transports cargo during a replenishment at sea with the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Oliver Cole/Released)

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SATTAHIP, Thailand (July 16, 2009) A Royal Thai Navy sailor stands in ranks beside his U.S. Navy counterparts from the dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37), and the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90). The sailors are participating in the closing ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2009 Thailand. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jason M. Tross/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2009) Lt. Cmdr. Eric Harrington, aircraft handling officer, aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), explains the positioning of planes on the flight deck using the Ouija board to Australian government officials and other guests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Rachel N. Clayton/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 13, 2009) Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, hands out his coin to Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Adm. Mullen was aboard Ronald Reagan to thank the crew for their service and operational support. Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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GREAT LAKES, Ill, (July 16, 2009) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus tours berthing compartments while visiting Recruit Training Command Great Lakes. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brien/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (July 14, 2009) Gen. Douglas Fraser, commander, U.S. Southern Command, looks at an MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial aircraft with Capt. Tim Dunigan, Program Manager of PMA-266, Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Strike Systems. Fraser received tours and briefs about Fire Scout, the guided-missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8), and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet during his first visit to his Naval component command since becoming commander of U.S. Southern Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Holly Boynton/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2009) Culinary Specialist Seaman Samantha Garza butters loaves of fresh baked bread in the bakeshop aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adam K. Thomas/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 16, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Airman Ashley Flores and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 2nd Class Cody Baker monitor a refueling station during a fuel replenishment operation aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Briana C. Brotzman/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 16, 2009) Electronics Technician Seaman Christopher Hahn, unloads a pallet of vegetable oil in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a replenishment at sea. Ronald Reagan is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrey W. Lee/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (July 16, 2009) Sailors assigned to the mine warfare ship USS Avenger (MCM 1) damage control fire party check for a seal on the mask of their self contained breathing apparatus during a main space fire drill. Avenger, is undergoing engineering specific unit level training, evaluated by assessors from Mine Countermeasures Squadron two. These assessments are designed to validate the ship's ability to self-analyze, train and to certify its ability to perform required missions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released)

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U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, RCT 2nd Battalion 8th Marines Echo Co. look for targets after taking enemy fire on July 17, 2009 in Mian Poshteh, Afghanistan. The Marines are part of Operation Khanjari which was launched to take areas in the Southern Helmand Province that Taliban fighters are using as a resupply route and to help the local Afghan population prepare for the upcoming presidential elections.

Private First Class Sida fires a 120mm mortar & cover their ears in support of other members of Dagger Company, 2-12 Infantry, 4th Brigade further down the Pesh Valley in Afghanistan's Kunar Province July 19, 2009.

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Here's a few pix for our fine members!


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SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (July 19, 2009) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), rig an M777 105mm lightweight Howitzer for lift(A picture) by an MH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter, assigned to the Air Combat Element of the 31st MEU, as a part of exercise Talisman Saber 2009. Talisman Saber is a biennial, combined training activity designed to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting combined operations, which will help improve combat readiness and interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released)

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NORFOLK (July 18, 2009) U.S. Navy SEALS conduct a fast-rope insertion demonstration from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter into the Chesapeake Bay during a capabilities exercise at Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek. The Naval Special Warfare community displayed its capabilities during the 40th UDT-SEAL East Coast Reunion celebrations. Events are planned throughout the weekend to honor UDT/SEAL history, heritage, and families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua T. Rodriguez/Released)

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NORFOLK, Va. (July 18, 2009) Navy SEALs are extracted from the waters of the Chesapeake Bay into a sling boat being pulled by a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during a capabilities demonstration at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek. (Official U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matt Daniels/Released)

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NORFOLK, Va. (July 18, 2009) Members of the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, flare their parachutes before landing on the beach during a capabilities demonstration at Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Va. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darryl Wood/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2009) Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) secure pallets of stores from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) during an underway replenishment. McCampbell is underway with the Essex Strike Group in support of the bilateral training exercise Talisman Saber 2009, a biennial exercise between U.S. and Australian forces designed to enhance interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2009) Royal Australian Navy guided-missile frigate HMAS Darwin (FFG 04) conducts an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6). Darwin is underway in support of the bilateral training exercise Talisman Saber 2009, a biennial exercise between U.S. and Australian forces designed to enhance interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 15, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Columbus Heard Jr. fires an M2 50-caliber machine gun at a floating target as Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Jeffery Williams observes during a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Johnson/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2009) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) receives supplies during an underway replenishment with the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5). Comfort is underway to Panama for a liberty port call July 16. Comfort has been deployed on the Continuing Promise 2009 four-month humanitarian and civic assistance mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Stratton/Released)