Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 7, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet area of operations as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kaleb Staples/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 7, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Preston/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 06, 2015) Aircrew Survival Equipmentmen 3rd Class Adrienn Tavaszbaker and Jared Zinn inspect life raft survival equipment aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship 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 Molly A. Sonnier/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 2, 2015) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Arabian Gulf. 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 Seaman Alex Millar/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 1, 2015) Sailors play Jenga at Kickstart, a networking and teaching event hosted by the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Liaghat/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 2, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Johsue Chinbritton directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 onto a catapult during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. 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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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 2, 2015) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 prepares to launch from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anna Van Nuys/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 2, 2015) An E-2D Hawkeye assigned to the Tigertails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 taxis across the flight deck during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anna Van Nuys/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 7, 2015) Lt. L. Lewis, assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, performs a pre-flight check on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is training in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. R. Pacheco/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 7, 2015) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Charde McGraw operates a slewing arm davit (SLAD) control panel during SLAD weight testing on the seven meter boat deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is undergoing a post-shakedown availability (PSA) in which the ship's crew and assigned contractors make improvements to the ship's design. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob Holloway/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 conduct cast and recovery operations. CTG-56.1 conducts mine countermeasures explosive ordnance disposal, salvage-diving, and force protection operations throughout the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonah Z. Stepanik/Released)

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2015) The guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) transits near Alcatraz Island as it arrives for San Francisco Fleet Week 2015. San Francisco Fleet Week, now in its 35th year, celebrates the rich naval tradition in the Bay Area, honors our nation's service members, and facilitates annual disaster preparedness training between the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and local first responders. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gerald Dudley Reynolds/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2015) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jason Caceda, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, performs preventive maintenance on an M61A2 cannon in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is deployed as a part of Southern Seas 2015. The eighth deployment of its kind, Southern Seas seeks to enhance interoperability, increase regional stability, and build and maintain regional relationships with countries throughout the region through joint multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Clemente A. Lynch/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2015) Seaman Amir Shaheed and Boatswain's Mate Seaman Brad Warring take cover after removing the chalks and chains from a helicopter during flight quarters aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross is taking part in Exercise Joint Warrior 15-2, a United Kingdom-led semi-annual multinational cooperative training exercise designed to provide NATO and allied forces with a unique multi-warfare environment in which to prepare for global operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Stumberg/Released)

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BLACK SEA (Oct. 8, 2015) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Yohannis Swaby attends to a simulated broken leg during a mass casualty drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) as part of a medical training evolution. Porter is on a routine patrol 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 1st Class Sean Spratt/Released)

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Since Uncle Sam is paying me twice monthly just to breathe.. I'll post a bunch of photos today!

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