Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

ARABIAN GULF (June 19, 2015) Capt. Fred Pyle, commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, speaks to Sailors over the 1MC during a visit to the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99). Farragut is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations as part of Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jackie Hart/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (June 21, 2015) - USS Preble (DDG 88) makes its approach towards the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) for a replenishment at sea. Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor A. Elberg/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (June 22, 2015) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) prepares to receive fuel from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) as the ships begin a replenishment at sea. Green Bay is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and are on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Derek A. Harkins/Released)

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Federated States of Micronesia (June 21, 2015) The Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) arrives in Kolonia, Pohnpei, the Federated States of Micronesia, the ship's second stop of Pacific Partnership 2015. Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region, providing medical care to approximately 270,000 patients and veterinary service to more than 38,000 animals. Additionally, Pacific Partnership has provided critical infrastructure development to host nations through the completion of more than 180 engineering products. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Laura Price/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (June 21, 2015) An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian M. Caldwell/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 19, 2015) - A F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 251, makes an arrested recovery on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Emily A. Fischley/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (June 22, 2015) Sailors send damaged machinery parts from the hangar bay of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) for proper disposal. Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor A. Elberg/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 23, 2015) Sailors participate in a low light small arms training exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert S. Price/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 22, 2015) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189), left, sends fuel and supplies to the guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) during a replenishment-at-sea. Oscar Austin is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert S. Price/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2015) Sailors from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) attach a fuel probe into the bell mouth during a replenishment-at-sea. Arlington is underway with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) participating in a scenario-based amphibious integration exercise in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevie Tate/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 22, 2015) Seaman Amir Shaheed, from Baltimore, sends a supply line back to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) during a replenishment-at-sea aboard USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert S. Price/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Jun. 25, 2015) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Matthew Clark meets his son for the first time after a 250-day independent deployment aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69). Milius transited nearly 71,000 nautical miles while conducting presence operations and goodwill activities with partner nations while deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleets. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (June 24, 2015) A crew member of the guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) throws a mooring line to a longshoreman at the Port of Anchorage, Alaska. Shoup is one of three U.S. Navy destroyers participating in Exercise Northern Edge 2015 out of the Gulf of Alaska. Thousands of service members from all the branch services including active duty, Reserve, and National Guard units participated. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Larry Foos/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 9, 2015) The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John Warner (SSN 785) conducts sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Huntington Ingalls Industries by Chris Oxley/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 23, 2015) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anna Van Nuys/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (June 24, 2015) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) fires its MK 38 MOD 2 25mm machine gun during a general quarters drill. Essex, part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bradley J. Gee/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 24, 2015) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Francis Van Buren, assigned to Surface Warfare Mission Package, Detachment 4, embarked aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), jumps into the water to retrieve a dummy during a search and rescue exercise with the Philippine Navy as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines 2015. In its 21st year, CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Bishop/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 24, 2015) Sailors refuel an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) during a maneuvering exercise with Philippine navy ships BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF 15) and BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF 16) as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness And Training (CARAT) Philippines 2015. In its 21st year, CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Bishop/Released)

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BUSAN, Republic Korea (June 25, 2015) Capt. Erik Burian, commanding officer of the guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727), gives opening remarks during a media availability and tour for Republic of Korea journalists in Busan. Michigan is in Busan for a scheduled port visit during routine patrols throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region as a part of the U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abraham Essenmacher/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 move an F/A-18F Super Hornet engine in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is underway conducting tailored ship's training availability (TSTA) off the East Coast of the United States. TSTA is the first combined training event of a ship's inter-deployment training cycle that tests and evaluates shipboard drills, including general quarters, damage control, medical and firefighting. Upon successful completion of TSTA, Harry S. Truman will be considered proficient in all mission areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. A. Mateo/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (June 23, 2015) The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) transits San Diego Bay while returning to Naval Base San Diego. Commissioned in 2014, Coronado is the third U.S. Navy ship to bear the name of the "Crown City" and is the second littoral combat ship of the Independence variant, which features an innovative, trimaran hull. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 29, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Black Knights of Combat Helicopter Squadron (HSC) 4 coordinate the departure of an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy Schumaker/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 29, 2015) Capt. Keith "Grumpy" Kimberly, chief of staff for Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The event marks Kimberly's 1,000th arrested landing on an aircraft carrier, the 371st pilot to achieve this since 1911. Harry S. Truman is underway conducting training for its upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class K. H. Anderson/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 28, 2015) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) are underway with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) participating in a scenario-based amphibious integration exercise in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Gendron/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2015) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) 1st Class Justin Ellis conducts a daily inspection on an EA-18G Growler aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cody Hendrix/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (JUNE 27, 2015) Gunner's mates fire a 40mm saluting battery from the vulture's row of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex, part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Huey D. Younger Jr./Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 7, 2015) U.S. Coastguardsmen assigned to Maritime Security Response Team, Direct Action Section, and a Sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) prepare for visit, board, search and seizure drills during exercise Falcon Warrior 2015. Falcon Warrior is a recurring multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability between partner nations, and enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 5, 2015) The guided-missile destroyers USS Gravely (DDG 107) fires a Standard Missile 2. (U.S. Navy photos by Ensign Tyler Westover/Released)

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SOLOMON SEA (June 26, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Clayton Sanders and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Alvie Deloera run clear of an SH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a replenishment-at-sea. Mercy received dry goods, frozen and fresh foods, medical supplies and 12,000 barrels of fuel during the replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunitions ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11). Mercy is underway to Papua New Guinea for its second mission stop of Pacific Partnership 2015. Pacific Partnership is in its tenth iteration and is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. While training for crisis conditions, Pacific Partnership missions to date have provided real world medical care to approximately 270,000 patients and veterinary services to more than 38,000 animals. Critical infrastructure development has been supported in host nations during more than 180 engineering projects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Valerie Eppler/Released)

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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (June 11, 2015) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 place concrete for a 117-foot retaining wall during the integrated training exercise to improve living standards for more than 800 personnel at Camp Wilson in Twentynine Palms, Calif. The retaining wall will prevent further erosion and provide protection from inclement weather to existing facilities such as the fire station and chapel. NMCB 4 is in a training cycle in preparation for their upcoming deployment in 2016. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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