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WASHINGTON (Dec. 6, 2016) Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) provided the bell from USS Vestal for display during a commemoration for the 75th Anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack, hosted by the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) and held in the Pentagon's auditorium. Vestal was among the ships damaged during the Pearl Harbor attack. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Elliott Fabrizio/Released)

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WASHINGTON (Dec. 6, 2016) A Sailor describes the historical aftermath of the Pearl Harbor Attack during a remembrance ceremony for the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor. The event was hosted by the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) and was held in the Pentagon's auditorium. Naval History and heritage Command (NHHC) provided the bell from USS Vestal for display during the commemoration. Vestal was among the ship's damaged during the Pearl Harbor attack. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Elliott Fabrizio/Released)
 

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PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2016) Members from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam prepare the USS Arizona Memorial in the early morning hours before a floral tribute that followed the 75th Anniversary National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration ceremony. The 75th commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor and Oahu, co-hosted by the U.S. Military, the National Park Service and the State of Hawaii, provided veterans family members, service members and the community a chance to honor the sacrifices made by those who were present Dec. 7, 1941, as well as throughout the Pacific theater. Since the attacks, the U.S. and Japan have endured more than 70 years of continued peace, a cornerstone of security and prosperity in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. As a Pacific nation, the U.S. is committed to continue its responsibility of protecting the Pacific sea-lanes, advancing international ideals and relationships, well as delivering security, influence and responsiveness in the region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Katarzyna Kobiljak/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2016) Pearl Harbor survivor Jack Holder wipes away tears during the 75th Commemoration Event of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oahu at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The 75th commemoration, co-hosted by the U.S. military, the National Park Service and the State of Hawaii, provided veterans,' family members, service members and the community a chance to honor the sacrifices made by those who were present Dec. 7, 1941, as well as throughout the Pacific theater.(U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Rebecca Wolfbrandt/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2016) Sailors man the rails aboard guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) as it transits past the USS Arizona memorial during the 75th Pearl Harbor Commemoration Ceremony. Dec. 7, 2016, marks the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oahu. The U.S. military and the State of Hawaii are hosting a series of remembrance events throughout the week to honor the courage and sacrifices of those who served Dec. 7, 1941, and throughout the Pacific theater. As a Pacific nation, the U.S. is committed to continue its responsibility of protecting the Pacific sea-lanes, advancing international ideals and relationships, as well as delivering security, influence and responsiveness in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cole C. Pielop/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2016) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) is moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in the 75th Anniversary National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration ceremony. The 75th commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor and Oahu, co-hosted by the U.S. Military, the National Park Service and the State of Hawaii, provided veterans family members, service members and the community a chance to honor the sacrifices made by those who were present Dec. 7, 1941, as well as throughout the Pacific theater. (U.S. Navy Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Katarzyna Kobiljak/Released)

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KEY WEST, Fla. (Dec. 7, 2016) 40 T-45 Goshawk jets from Chief of Naval Air Training Command sit on Naval Air Station Key West's Boca Chica Field preparing for their aircraft carrier qualifications. The student aviators are flying the T-45s during Field Carrier Landing Practice before they head out to the carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) for their first aircraft carrier landings. NAS Key West is a state-of-the-art facility for air-to-air combat fighter aircraft of all military services and provides world-class pierside support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels.. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody R. Babin/Released)
 

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There are at least two REAL aircraft carriers operating in the MED.....:cool:

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 6, 2016) Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Mediterranean Sea alongside aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R91). Eisenhower, currently deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, 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 photos by Petty Officer 1st Class Rafael Martie/Released)

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US Navy receives newest guided missile destroyer on Pearl Harbor anniversary

The U.S. Navy has received its latest guided-missile destroyer, future USS John Finn (DDG 113), from shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII).

HII delivered the ship on the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor, December 7, after the DDG 13 completed three sets of at-sea and in-port trials which proved the ship’s operational readiness.

“Delivery of the future USS John Finn marks the beginning of a new era of production for the Arleigh Burke class,” said Capt. Casey Moton, DDG 51 class program manager. “I’m pleased that this well-built and capable ship will soon be joining the fleet.”

The ship’s namesake, the late Lt. John Finn, earned the Medal of Honor for heroism displayed during the attacks on Pearl Harbor.

During the first attack by Japanese airplanes on Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Finn manned a .50-caliber machine gun in an exposed section under heavy enemy machine gun fire. Although wounded, it was only by specific orders he vacated his post to seek medical attention. Following first aid treatment, he returned to the squadron area and actively supervised the rearming of returning planes.

John Finn is the 63rd Arleigh Burke (DDG 51)-class destroyer and the first of the DDG 51 Flight IIA restart ships.

DDG 113 is equipped with Aegis Baseline 9 combat system upgrades, which include an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) capability incorporating Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) 5.0 and Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air.

Aegis Baseline 9 IAMD destroyers have increased computing power, along with radar upgrades which improve detection and reaction capabilities against modern anti-air warfare and BMD threats.

HII’s Pascagoula shipyard is currently in production on future destroyers Ralph Johnson (DDG 114), Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) and Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG 121) and under contract for two additional ships awarded as part of the five-ship, multi-year procurement for fiscal years 2013-17.

Another seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are either under construction or contract at General Dynamics’ Bath Iron Works shipyard.

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2016) Seaman Ashley Kufner, a ramp marshal for USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) deck crew, directs a landing craft air cushioned vehicle into the well-deck during a ship to shore recovery for the Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. During the three-week training evolution, Marines will tackle a wide range of operations and scenarios enhancing interoperability and amphibious warfare capabilities with their Navy counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Brianna Gaudi)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2016) Petty Officer 1st Class Stanley Sanchez directs aircraft on the flght deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP), which evaluates the crew on their performance during training drills and real-world scenarios. Once Nimitz completes TSTA/FEP they will begin Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) and Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming 2017 deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Siobhana R. McEwen/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2016) Petty Officer 1st Class Angela Cloe signals to wave off aircraft during flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP), which evaluates the crew on their performance during training drills and real-world scenarios. Once Nimitz completes TSTA/FEP they will begin Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) and Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming 2017 deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Siobhana R. McEwen/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 5, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier, from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The 22nd MEU, embarked on Wasp, is conducting precision air strikes in support of the Libyan Government aligned forces against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya, as part of Operation Odyssey Lightning. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathan Wilkes/Released)
 

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SAN DIEGO (Dec. 8, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) transits the San Diego channel on its way to her new homeport at Naval Base San Diego. Crewed by 147 Sailors, Zumwalt is the lead ship of a class of next-generation destroyers designed to strengthen naval power by performing critical missions and enhancing U.S. deterrence, power projection and sea control objectives. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy M. Black/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Dec. 8, 2016) The Navy's most technologically advanced surface ship, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), steams through San Diego Bay after the final leg of her three-month journey en route to her new homeport in San Diego. Zumwalt will now begin installation of combat systems, testing and evaluation and operation integration with the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Dec. 8, 2016) The Navy's most technologically advanced surface ship, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), steams through San Diego Bay after the final leg of her three-month journey en route to her new homeport in San Diego.(U.S. Navy photos by Petty Officer 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)
 
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