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Coast Guard 33-foot Special Purpose Craft-Law Enforcement boat crews simulate a vessel attempting to elude a Coast Guard boarding team in Bellingham Bay, near Lummi Island, Wash., Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009. Coast Guard Station Bellingham with its proximity to the Canadian border maintains operational proficiency through frequent training exercises similar to this one.(U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Colin White)

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The Coast Guard Cutter Petrel transports 23 suspected migrants to Sector San Diego after being apprehended Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009. Customs and Border Protection notified the Coast Guard about the suspected migrants early this morning, the migrants were spotted by a Sector San Diego helicopter eight miles off shore from Carlsbad, Calif., were then apprehended by the Petrel, and transported to Sector San Diego. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Allyson E.T. Conroy)

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The Coast Guard Cutter Petrel transports 23 suspected migrants to Sector San Diego after being apprehended Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Customs and Border Protection notified the Coast Guard about the suspected migrants early this morning, the migrants were spotted by a Sector San Diego helicopter eight miles off shore from Carlsbad, Calif., were then apprehended by the Petrel, and transported to Sector San Diego. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Allyson E.T. Conroy)

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Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Brad Pigage, a Coast Guard Air Station Houston rescue swimmer demonstrates the "thumbs up" signal during a student tour, Sept. 15, 2009. Fifth grade students from the Houston Independent School District visited the hangar for a question and answer session, as well as a tour of the facility. Pigage, who recently transferred to Air Station Houston offered one lucky student the opportunity to wear gear similar to what is used during an active search and rescue case. "These kids could be the future guardians of America. I love seeing their faces light up when they have the opportunity to try on the gear. Their facial expressions are priceless," said Pigage. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Renee C. Aiello)

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A 47-foot Motor Life Boat crew from Coast Guard Station Quillayute River, Wash., brings aboard two men and their life raft after their vessel sank. The Coast Guard responded to a sunken fishing vessel approximately 20 miles off Cape of Alava, near Ozette, Wash., Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

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Coast Guardsmen from Maritime Safety and Security Team 91107, homeported in Honolulu, provide a security escort for the Navy's Nimitz-class aircraft carrier United States Ship John C. Stennis ( CVN-74), homeported in Bremerton, Wash., as it transits through Puget Sound, Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. (Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Zac Crawford)

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Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston personnel unfurled the American flag at a Houston Texans football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009. Coast Guardsmen from around the sector were invited to the game in honor of their work during Hurricane Ike. Personnel took the field pre-game and held the American flag during the National Anthem. Following the pre-game ceremonies, personnel were invited to stay for the game as the Texans took the field against the New York Jets. The final score was Jets 24, Texans 7. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Renee C. Aiello)

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Coast Guard motor lifeboat crews from Station Bodega Bay conduct surf training with a 47-foot motor lifeboat Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. Motor lifeboat crews took advantage of an early season swell that brought consistent 15-foot surf to the area. The crews train to ensure they are prepared to respond to distress calls and maritime emergencies during storms that bring high seas and heavy weather. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Erik J. Watson, U.S. Coast Guard.

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The Coast Guard Cutter Grand Isle is seen participating in helicopter operations with the Canadian Air Force Friday, Sept. 11, 2009. The Grand Isle has been making the trip to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, for over 10 years in support of a relationship between two sister cities, Gloucester, Mass., and Lunenburg, N.S., (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class James Rhodes)

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An F-16 Aggressor flies over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex Sept. 14, 2009, Eielson Air Force, Base, Alaska. The F-16s are assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, which is responsible for training and preparing joint and allied aircrews for combat missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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An F-16 Flying Falcon conducts an exercise with a simulated opponent over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex near Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 14, 2009. The Falcon is from the 18th Aggressor Squadron and is responsible for training and preparing joint and allied air crews for combat missions. The comples provides 67,000 square miles of airspace, one conventional bombing range and two tactical bombing ranges containing more than 400 different types of targets. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz

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An F/A-18F Super Hornet flies alongside a B-1B Lancer after a close-air-support mission supporting coalition forces in Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo/Lt. Marques Jackson

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got too love those Aggressor paint jobs!

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Originally Posted by TerraN_EmpirE

got too love those Aggressor paint jobs!

Yep I do! The USAF does not post many really good aircraft photos..But these were toooo god to pass up!

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A US Marine from 2/3 Fox company keeps watch through binoculars on a hilltop during a patrol in Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan, on September 21, 2009. The top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, has warned President Barack Obama in a confidential report that the war against the Taliban could be lost within a year without more troops. (DAVID FURST / AFP / ***** Images)

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U.S. Marines from Bravo Company, 1/5 Marines, 2nd MEB, sit around a table inside Combat Outpost Spin Ghar, in Nawa district, Aynak village, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. (AP / Brennan Linsley)

"I joined RIVRON because I felt I could really make a difference," said Bow Gunner Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Ellis, rear, RIVRON 2, Detachment 1, 17th Fires Brigade. Front, fellow Bow Gunner Petty Officer 3rd Class Tim Bower mans an M-240B machine gun.
(Photo by 1st Lt. Chris Dunphy : Multi-National Division-South)

RIVRON 2, 17th Fires Brigade regularly patrols Iraq's surrounding inland waterways, protecting their use for legitimate commerce.
(Photo by 1st Lt. Chris Dunphy : Multi-National Division-South)

RIVRON 2, Detachment 1 Riverines man their stations aboard one of their two primary forms of transportation, the Riverine Assault Boat. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 38 knots within 15 seconds, the RAB is comprised of five weapons stations and holds 18 Riverines. Their Riverine Patrol Boat consists of three weapons stations.
(Photo by 1st Lt. Chris Dunphy : Multi-National Division-South)

The sun rises as Soldiers of Company F, 3rd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, wait in the early morning for two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to pick them and bring them to a nearby town to conduct a patrol, Sept. 18
(Photo by Sgt. Travis Zielinski : 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs)

Making a radio call to higher up, Capt. Dave Puzzo, from East Hampton, Conn., a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot and commander of Company F, 3rd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, gets an update on the arrival time of two Black Hawks that will be transporting Co. F Soldiers to nearby towns to conduct a presence patrol, Sept. 18. Co. F Soldiers will pair up with the 34th Iraqi Bde. to conduct the presence patrol to let the local population know who they are.
(Photo by Sgt. Travis Zielinski : 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs

Loading on Black Hawk helicopters, Soldiers of Company F, 3rd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, prepare to fly to a nearby town and conduct a presence patrol, Sept. 18.
(Photo by Sgt. Travis Zielinski : 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs)

Staff Sgt. Ty Vincent, from Hackberry, La., a squad leader in Company F, 3rd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, watches over his Soldiers as they conduct a presence patrol of a small town near Camp Taji, Iraq, Sept. 18.
(Photo by Capt. Dave Puzzo : 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs)

Spc. Elmountassir Mohamed (right), from Boston, a linguist/translator in Company F, 3rd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, and Spc. Brian Rogers (left), from Clearmont, Fla., a grenadier, also of Co. F, conduct a presence patrol of a small town near Camp Taji, Iraq, Sept. 18.
(Photo by Capt. Dave Puzzo : 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs)

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An U.S. Army MH-47 Chinook helicopter, assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), stirs up yellow smoke as it prepares to land on a landing zone in Kovachevo, Croatia as part of the Jackal Stone 2009 exercise held in Croatia. The international special operations exercise, co-organized by the Special Operations Battalion of General Staff of the Croatian Armed Forces and U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, is being conducted to enhance the capabilities and interoperability of the soldiers particiapting. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Nystrom)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2009) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Eagles of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 prepares to launch from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 21, 2009) Aviation Structural Mechanic Derek Bush, assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 6 greases the tail disconnection unit of an HS-60F Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Peter Merrill/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Gregory Scott, from Irvington, N.J., guides an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 onto catapult two during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2009) A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2009) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 07, 2009) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, hovers over the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during flight operations. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is supporting Maritime Security Operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelvin Edwards/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 07, 2009) An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during routine flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelvin Edwards/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2009) Sailors receive training on how to properly hold the fire hose during a flight deck scrub exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman completed the scenario-driven, tactical, Joint Task Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew D. Williams/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 21, 2009) Aviation Airman Catherine Ramos, assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 6, cleans the tail section of an SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Cory Stallings, from Chicago, Ill., uses yellow flashlights to signal an aircraft to hold position prior to launching from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2009) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Raul Barrios, from Los Angeles, Calif., guides an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 onto catapult one during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Scott Gray, from Salt Lake City, Utah, guides a C-2A Greyhound assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, onto catapult one during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2009) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the Brazilian frigate BNS Liberal (F 43) transits in formation during a group sail. Harry S. Truman is underway participating in Joint Task Force Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2009) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the Royal Netherlands navy frigate HNLMS Tromp (F803) transit in formation during a group sail. Harry S. Truman is underway participating in Joint Task Force Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2009) Air department Sailors prepare to launch a C-2A Greyhound aircraft assigned to the Providers of Carrier Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are underway on a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2009) A C-2A Greyhound aircraft assigned to the Providers of Carrier Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2009) An MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to the Vanguards of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is underway participating in Joint Task Force Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Donald R. White Jr./Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 18, 2009) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Evan Young, from Sonora, Calif., stabilizes a rotor blade on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, during preflight checks aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Teguh Santoso, from Anderson, S.C., signals the weight board operator as a C-2A Greyhound from the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 is guided to a catapult on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Cody Berger, from Belton, Texas, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) observes flight operations as part of the crash and salvage crew on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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Lance Cpl. Jared Kono, of the 1st Battalion 5th Marines, shakes hands with a member of the Afghan National Civil Order Police, after a joint patrol in Nawa district, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009.

Sgt. David Leon, left, and Sgt. Scott Spaulding, of the 1st Battalion 5th Marines, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, patrol in Nawa district, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009.

An Afghan man walks ahead of soldiers from the U.S. Army's 4th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division as they patrol his village in the Jalrez Valley in Afghanistan's Wardak Province on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009

U.S. Marines from Bravo Company, LCpl Jared Kono, right, of Port Orchard, WA, Sgt David Leon, of Buckeye, AZ, center, and translator Mohammed Shakir check a man passing on a motorcycle for weapons as villagers look on, during a patrol in Nawa district, Aynak village, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009.

U.S. Navy corpsman Jake De Los Reyes, right, of the 1st Battalion 5th Marines, walks past a truck mounted with a machine gun during a joint patrol with the Afghan National Civil Order Police, in Nawa district, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009.

U.S. Navy corpsman Jake De Los Reyes, of the 1st Battalion 5th Marines, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, laughs with Afghan children during a patrol in Nawa district, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009.

The crew of a U.S. Blackhawk helicopter prepares to land near the village of Salavat in the Panjwaii district of Kandahar province, Afghanistan, September 24, 2009. (Reuters / Finbarr O'Reilly)

Lance Cpl. Andrew Grant places an improvised bangalore torpedo, an explosive designed for destroying obstacles and barriers, among concertina wire during demolitions training aboard Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 12. Assaultmen from 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conducted the biannual training in order to sustain their demolitions expertise.
(Photo by Lance Cpl. James W. Clark : II Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs)

Marines step over a knoll to inspect a blast site after detonating improvised claymore mines known as Grapeshots, during demolitions training aboard Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 12. Assaultmen from 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conducted the biannual training in order to sustain their demolitions expertise.
(Photo by Lance Cpl. James W. Clark : II Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs)

The ground shakes dust loose in the aftershock as U.S. Army members from Charlie Battery, 1-321 Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, Ft. Bragg, N.C., fire a 155 mm towed howitzer at Camp Wright, Afghanistan, Sept. 23, 2009. The team fired the weapon as part of a registry exercise where targets are pre-marked to increase speed and accuracy.
(Photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian Boisvert : Kunar Provincial Reconstruction Team)

U.S. Army Spc. Seth Mulcahy (left) along with U.S. Army Spc. Robert Mason (right) and U.S. Army Spc. Richard McNulty (center), all from Charlie Battery, 1-321 Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, Ft. Bragg, N.C., load a 155 mm towed howitzer at Camp Wright, Afghanistan, Sept. 23, 2009. The team fired the weapon as part of a registry exercise where targets are pre-marked to increase speed and accuracy.
(Photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian Boisvert : Kunar Provincial Reconstruction Team)

Paratroopers from Company B, 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, operate during combined arms live fire training at Fort Bragg, Sept. 17.
(Photos by Sgt. Michael Pryor : 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division Public Affairs)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 21, 2009) Sailors and Marines scrub jet and helicopter oil from the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman completed the scenario-driven, tactical, Joint Task Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kilho Park/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2009) The amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) search and rescue (SAR) boat crewmembers look on as a SAR swimmer jumps into the water during a training exercise. Blue Ridge is the flagship for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released)

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NORFOLK (Sept. 21, 2009) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756) is moored to the pier at her homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, Va., after a six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Flores/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Sept. 14, 2009) Chief Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) (Sel.) William Toten assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) holds his new baby for the first time after a two-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Glenn S. Robertson/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) conducts operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. 5th fleet is focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, stability and global prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)

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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Sept. 18, 2009) Participants in Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton's 19th annual Service of Remembrance for American Prisoners of War and Missing in Action salute the eight Hospital Corpsmen still missing in action from the Vietnam War. The ceremony is part of National POW/MIA Recognition Day. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anastasia Puscian/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2009) Sailors assigned to the Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) dive into the Atlantic Ocean from the well deck during a swim call held off the coast of Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Chris Williamson/Released)

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ACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 21, 2009) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Chris McGuire, from Philadelphia, tests the battery of an electric forklift during routine maintenance in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Kevin Murphy/Released)

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 22, 2009) Sailors from Repair locker 7 Foxtrot contain a simulated fire during a General Quarters drill aboard aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65). USS Enterprise is currently undergoing an extended dry-dock ship's restricted availability in the Northrop Grumman Shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Travis Alston/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2009) Commanding Officer, Cmdr. H. B. Le, of the guided missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82), observes the ship's five-inch gun during a Naval Surface Fire Support exercise at the Oki Daito Jima range in the western Pacific Ocean. USS Lassen is taking part in Multi-Sail 2009. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. White/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 23, 2009) The Navy's forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) pulls out from Sasebo. USS Harpers Ferry is participating in the Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The exercise is designed to increase joint interoperability on amphibious operations including humanitarian assistance and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Geronimo Aquino/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 23, 2009) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 58 assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) in preparation for a scheduled fall patrol. Harpers Ferry expects to participate in three bilateral exercises throughout the western Pacific with allied nations during the patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2008) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) shoot an MK-38 25mm machine gun during a crew served weapons familiarization shoot. Harpers Ferry is on a scheduled deployment with the Essex Ready Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released)

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ACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2008) Gunner's Mate 1st Class Lelan G. Pasion, from San Diego, loads an ammo belt to an MK-38 25mm machine gun during a crew served weapons familiarization shoot aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 24, 2009) A tug pulls the dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) as she departs Sasebo to begin her fall patrol. Tortuga is part of the Denver Amphibious Task Group, which will participate in exercises with three different allied nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 24, 2009) Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) load the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) system during a ammunition onload. Tortuga is part of the Denver Amphibious Task Group which is underway for fall patrol and is scheduled to participate in three bilateral exercises throughout the western pacific with allied nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Geronimo Aquino/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2009) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class James P. Langley, from St. Louis, loads a .50 caliber machine gun to stand a security watch as the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) prepares to enter homeport at Norfolk, Va. Harry S. Truman recently participated in Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFX). JTFX is a scenario-driven tactical exercise supporting major combat operations for the Harry S. Truman Strike Group. The exercise provides training for the strike group to proceed into a Fleet Synthetic Training - Joint (FST-J) exercise for final deployment certification. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danna Morris/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 23, 2009) The minesweeper USS Avenger (MCM 1) departs the port of Sasebo. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 23, 2009) Ensign Daniel J. Rocha, assigned to the minesweeper USS Guardian (MCM 5), looks on as the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) departs Sasebo for its fall patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin/Released)

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NAVAL AIR STATION PENSACOLA, Fla. (Sept. 17, 2009) Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Sellars, commander of the Massachusetts Army National Guard observes five UH-60 Mike-variant helicopters from the Massachusetts National Guard conduct flight-deck landing qualifications aboard the Helicopter Landing Trainer (HLT IX-514) Baylander as part of a training evolution prior to their overseas deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mike O'Connor/Released)

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CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Sept. 24, 2009) Electronic's Technician 2nd Class Jodi Keller shares a moment she captured with a boy from the Centre le Nationale Protection de Juvenile, a boys orphanage just outside Camp Lemonnier. (U.S. Navy photo by Legalman 1st Class James Callea/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 23, 2009) Ship's Serviceman Seaman Champagnee Travis sews a set of crows to a uniform in the tailor shop of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Patton/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 21, 2009) Quartermaster 3rd Class Jessa Smith, from Grants Pass, Ore., assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) plots the ship's course on a chart on the bridge. John C. Stennis is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

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YORK, Pa. (Sept. 16, 2009) The master gun team of USS Constitution demonstrates the loading and firing sequence of an 18th-century naval long gun at the York Fair. York Navy Week coincided with America's oldest fair that was first held in York in 1765, and that now draws 600,000 visitors a year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2009) Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Apprentice Amanda Cooke, from Pelzer, S.C., performs preventive maintenance on a forklift while Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Aaron Mangerson, from Rhinelander, Wis., supervises in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (Sept. 10, 2009) Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelly Haynes and Petty Officer 2nd Class Wiley Smith, assigned to Joint Task Force Guantanamo, receives training on basic CPR techniques during a lifesaver course at Camp America. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Carmen Gibson/Released)

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Soldiers from the U.S. Army's Alfa Company, 3rd brigade of 10th Mountain Division based in Fort Drum, New York, check damage to their armored vehicle after an IED (improvised explosive device) laid by the Taliban exploded along the road near the village of Eber in Logar province September 26, 2009. No one was injured in the incident.

Soldiers from the U.S. Army's Alfa Company, 3rd brigade of 10th Mountain Division based in Fort Drum, New York, search & destroy IEDs (improvised explosive device) laid by the Taliban near the village of Eber in Logar province September 26, 2009.

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2009) Chief Gunner's Mate Anthony Chatman fires an M-4 service rifle during a live-fire exercise on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2009) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Recruit Janelle Ray prepares .50 cal. ammunition belts before a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2009) Seaman Ariel Neal navigates on the bridge of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Figueroa Medina/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2009) Sailors assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet Band study for their Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist qualification aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Devon Dow/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Quasi Alexander communicates through sound-powered phones during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Figueroa Medina/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (Sept. 25, 2009) A U.S. Marine Corps saluting battery detail fires a 17-gun salute during the arrival of Adm. Timothy J. Keating, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, during the U.S. Pacific Fleet Change of Command Ceremony at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Patrick Murray/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2009) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Wagner, right, is instructed by Gunner's Mate Seaman Mark Tambunga during a live-fire exercise while firing an M-240 machine gun on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Sean Ater/Released)

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NORFOLK (Sept. 22, 2009) Sailors stow an aircraft barricade after a drill on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Hill/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2009) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) fire an MK 38 25mm machine gun at a Killer Tomato target during exercise Multi-Sail in the western Pacific Ocean. Multi-Sail is designed to improve warfare mission readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. White/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2009) The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) conducts flight deck certification with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Laird/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 26, 2009) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1627 transports personnel and equipment assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan, (Sep. 25, 2009) The mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) is moored pier side during a Board of Inspection and Survey inspection in Sasebo, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin/Released)

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ANDAMAN SEA (Sept. 27, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101), left, passes the guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) during exercises with the Royal Thai Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Scott/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Sept. 26, 2009) Aviation ordnancemen move missiles from the flight deck to the aft elevator aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, the flagship for the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group is on a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eva-Marie Ramsaran/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2009) A French helicopter approaches for a landing aboard the Amphibious Command Ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during helicopter take off and landing drills conducted with the French navy. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Devon Dow/Released)

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WHITEBEACH OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 26, 2009) Landing Craft Utility (LCU 1627) transports personnel assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) and logistic equipment to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). LCU 1627 is assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1 will embark Tortuga during deployment. Tortuga is part of Denver Amphibious Ready Group and is scheduled to participate in three bilateral exercises throughout the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Geronimo Aquino/Released)

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WHITEBEACH OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 26, 2009) An armored vehicle assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) is loaded onto the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) in preparation for Fall Patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Geronimo Aquino/Released)

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ADRIATIC SEA (September 21, 2009) An US Army  MH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned
to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) approaches
the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) to conduct a
fast-rope evolution during exercise Jackal Stone 2009. Jackal Stone is
a series of training exercises in various locations throughout Croatia
to promote cooperation and interoperability between the special
operations forces of the 10 participating nations. (U.S. Navy photos by
Chief Intelligence Specialist Louis Fellerman/Released)

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HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Sept. 18, 2009) U.S. Navy Hospital
Corpsman Daniel W. Clemons and an Afghan National Army medic treat an
Afghan man for an infection from a spider bite. Clemons, from Houston,
Tex., is assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment; the combat
element of Regimental Combat Team 3. The battalion is to conducting
counter insurgency operations in partnership with Afghan national
security forces in southern Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by
Lance Cpl. John M. McCall/Released)

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CHULA VISTA, Calif. (Sept. 19, 2009) A member of the U.S. Navy
demonstration parachute team, the Leap Frogs, prepares to land at the
U.S. Olympic Training Center during the 2009 Union Cycliste
Internationale BMX World Cup. The team jumped into the event to raise
awareness about Naval Special Warfare. The Leap Frogs are based in San
Diego and perform freefall parachuting demonstrations across the United
States. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Lori Campbell/Released)

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Petty Officer 3rd Class Melinda Overbaugh, an avionics technician 3rd class from Tactical Electronic Attack Squadron 137 at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, Wash., connects power to an EA-6B Prowler Sept. 24, 2009, during Gunfighter Flag. The EA-6B Prowlers participated as friendly "blue air forces" during the exercise. Gunfighter Flag, which ran from Sept. 14 through 24, was Mountain Home's first large-scale, multi-national exercise which brought more than 450 personnel from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and Canadian air force to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Debbie Lockhart)

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Staff Sgt. Krystina Sweatt, a 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., plays Taps during the Prisoners of WAr/Missing in Action remembrance ceremony Sept. 18, 2009. Taps is a traditional military hymn signaling lights out, the closing of a funeral with honors or the conclusion of a POW/MIA ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Rae Perry)

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US Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion 5th Marines on patrol in an area frequented by Taliban militants, in Nawa district, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009.

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TOKYO, Japan (Sept. 29, 2009) Adm. Timothy J. Keating, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, and Japan Minister of Defense the Honorable Toshimi Kitazwa toast after Keating is presented with the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun. Keating was presented the medal on behalf of the Emperor Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elisia V. Gonzales/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept 28, 2009) A Marine attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) waits for the last of 15 amphibious assault vehicles to enter Denver's well deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept.24, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Michael Pascarella directs an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet into position during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 27, 2009) An aviation boatswain mate signals an aircraft to align with the catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Patton/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 27, 2009) Aviation Ordnanceman assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 remove an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile from the wingtip ordnance mount of an F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 30, 2009) An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 27, 2009) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 launches from the flight from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2009) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 (Reinforced) lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) while underway. Bonhomme Richard, the flagship for the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Wyatt Lehman/Released)

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SYDNEY, Australia (Sept. 29, 2009) Sailors man the rails as amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives pierside in Sydney Australia. During the 7th Fleet flagship's scheduled port visit, Sailors will participate in community service projects and explore the sights of the city. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ben Farone/Released)

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SYDNEY, Australia (Sept. 29, 2009) U.S. Sailors raise the national ensign as the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives pierside in Sydney Australia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ben Farone/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept 27, 2009) A sailor assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) fires a .50 cal machine gun during a live-fire training exercise. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Bookwalter/ Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 27, 2009) Machinist Mate Fireman Candilyn Elam does maintenance on a pressure valve in the forward diesel room aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Peter Merrill/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 27, 2009) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Chino Cooper disassembles and cleans a .50 caliber machine gun in the armory on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Peter Merrill/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 29, 2009) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Steven Martin, left, hands Lt. Cmdr. Kevin McGee his flight helmet after a pre-flight inspection of the paraloft locker for the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Peter Merrill/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 29, 2009) An E2-C Hawkeye assigned to the Wallbangers of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 performs a fly-by of the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 29, 2009) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Black Ravens of Tactical Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 29, 2009) Cmdr. Max McCoy, executive officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 takes the Army Navy game ball on a mission aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eduardo Zaragoza/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2009) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) land on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is the lead ship of the Denver Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting Amphibious Integration Training with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) off the coast of Okinawa, Japan in preparation for Fall Patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Smith/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2009) Landing Craft Air Cushion 57, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is part of the Denver Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released)

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WHITE BEACH OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 28, 2009) Sailors and Marines observe the recovery of Landing Craft Utility 1631 during well deck operations aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga is part of the Denver Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Geronimo Aquino/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) breaks away from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO-197) after completing a refueling at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept 28, 2009) A Marine assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD 9), exits his amphibious assault vehicle in Denver's well deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 29, 2009) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Fox Co., Battalion Landing Team 2/5, return to the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) aboard a rubber raid craft boat . (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released)

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PORT DE DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (Sept. 29, 2009) Master at Arms 1st Class Pedro Rocha, a member of the harbor patrol unit at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), guides an eight meter harbor patrol boat into the water prior to a harbor security sift change at Port de Djibouti Sept. 29. Rocha's charlie team assumed patrol duties to secure the USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6), which was taking on supplies at a local pier. (U.S. photo by Lt. Brian Badura / Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 30, 2009) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) tend to a Marine Corps CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter during flight operations. Nearby, the amphibious transport dock USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) is conducting landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Geronimo Aquino)

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SYDNEY, Australia (Sept. 29, 2009) Sailors man the rails as the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) pulls into Sydney, Australia for a port visit. Blue Ridge is the flagship for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 30, 2009) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) conducts a vertical replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J Kaiser (T-AO 187). Bonhomme Richard, the flagship for the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah E. Bitter/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept 29, 2009) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) prepare to board an abandoned sailboat found drifting in the Atlantic Ocean. Cole is scheduled to participate in Exercise Joint Warrior 09-2, a United Kingdom-led, multi-national and multi-warfare exercise designed to improve interoperability between allied navies as well as to prepare for a role in combined operations during upcoming deployments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Bookwalter/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sep. 28, 2009) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) pass in review before the 2009 George I. Purdy Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat Race held in Truman Bay at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, is undergoing maintenance at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan in preparation for her upcoming fall deployment. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tanner Lange/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept 30, 2009) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Brandon Carney, from Stratford, N.J., directs an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Vipers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 48 as it lands on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) during a flight quarters exercise. Cole is scheduled to participate in Exercise Joint Warrior 09-2, a United Kingdom-led, multi-national and multi-warfare exercise designed to improve interoperability between allied navies as well as to prepare for a role in combined operations during upcoming deployments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Bookwalter/Released)

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INDAIN OCEAN (Sept. 29, 2009) A Marine Corps CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter lands on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is part of the Denver Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Smith/Released)

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UMM QASR, Iraq (Sept. 29, 2009) Two Iraqi navy sailors watch as the mine countermeasures ship USS Dextrous (MCM 13) approaches the Iraqi navy pier in Umm Qasr, Iraq. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elizabeth Allen/Released)