Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

Equation said:

Question, are those skid surface materials (square ones on the upper decks) the same as the one on the flight deck?

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RED SEA (Dec. 15, 2015) Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the "Pukin' Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 unload 20 mm rounds from an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. M. Tolbert/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Dec. 15, 2015) Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Jeremy Masiello delivers the traditional first kiss as the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) returns from a deployment. Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is returning from a seven month deployment to the 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and global maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason M. Graham/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 13, 2015) Chief Boatswain's Mate J. Smith supervises Boatswain's Mate Seaman D. Ruffer while hooking cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a vertical replenishment aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107). Gravely is part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class D. C. Dillon/ Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 13, 2015) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman V. Sek, assigned to the "Jolly Rogers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, applies a Christmas decal to an F/A-18F Super Hornet in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman 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 and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class K. H. Anderson/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 13, 2015) Cryptologic Technician Technical 2nd class Jay Sandt, a search and rescue swimmer aboard USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), embarks a rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) in preparation for search and rescue training. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer Curtis Wilbur is on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Jonathan Peterson/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 12, 2015) A 25mm machine gun is fired remotely during a live-fire exercise aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61). Ramage, part of the Harry S. Truman 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 and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class C. A. Hawley/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 12, 2015) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) conducts a close-in weapon system (CIWS) gunnery exercise while on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Jonathan Peterson/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2015) Capt. Glenn Jamison, commanding officer of amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), observes an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced) start its engines on the flight deck of New Orleans, which is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). The Boxer ARG is off the coast of Southern California completing a certification exercise (CERTEX). CERTEX is the final evaluation of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) and Boxer ARG prior to deployment and is intended to certify their readiness to conduct integrated missions across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Cyr/ Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 4, 2015) Sailors along with Marines, assigned to the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load ordnance onto an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet, supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, the effort to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL; maritime security operations and regional theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryre Arciaga/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 14, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Vaibhav Shah salutes an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 as the aircraft launches from the flight deck the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing 3 are underway preparing for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anderson W. Branch/Released)

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NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) A Sailor assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 is greeted by his wife and new born baby on the pier of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Washington arrives at Naval Station Norfolk as part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 following its forward deployment in Japan. Washington's arrival to Norfolk is part of a three-carrier swap with USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). After serving seven years as the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier in Yokosuka, Japan, Washington proceeded to San Diego for a 10-day crew swap turnover with Ronald Reagan in August 2015. Washington then sailed around South America, participating in Southern Seas 2015 and UNITAS 2015. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Clemente A. Lynch/Released)

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BLACK SEA (Dec. 15, 2015) Sailors aboard USS Ross (DDG 71) conduct anti-submarine warfare training and advanced ship maneuvering during a passing exercise with ships from Romania and Turkey while operating in the Black Sea. Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting a routine patrol 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 2nd Class Justin Stumberg/Released)

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RED SEA (Dec. 15, 2015) Lt. S. Rayborn mans the helicopter control tower as an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter takes off from the flight deck of guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107). Gravely is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class D. C. Dillon/ Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 15, 2015) USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) sits at berth six in Truman Bay. USS Blue Ridge(LCC 19) is currently moored at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka undergoing a Selected Restricted Availability maintenance period, which will allow the ship to undertake future patrols, ensuring the safety and security of Pacific sea lanes. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Hendricks/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Dec. 15, 2015) Machinery Repairman 3rd Class Heather Galindo machines brass fittings aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently undergoing a Chief of Naval Operations Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) period in its homeport of San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tom Tonthat/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 20, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Jonathan Race, (left) from Virginia Beach, Virginia, moves an MV-22 Osprey with a spotting dolly on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (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 3rd Class Tyler Preston/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 19, 2015) Naval Aircrewman-Tactical Helicopter 2nd Class Blake Werner, from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM-35) fires a GAU-21 50-caliber machine gun inside a MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM-35) assigned to USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), during a gunnery exercise in the South China Sea. Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Fort Worth is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region's littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Antonio Turretto Ramos/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 18, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class B. Duncan signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66). Gonzalez is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class P. Sena/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 18, 2015) Sailors aboard USS Carney (DDG 64) fire an air slug during a MK32 mod 15 surface vessel torpedo tube maintenance check. Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting a routine patrol 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 Theron J. Godbold/Released)

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CORONADO, Cailf. (Dec. 17, 2015) MH-60S Seahawks, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, taxi down the flight line during a homecoming ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island. HSC 4 returned to San Diego following a four-month deployment with Carrier Air Wing 2 aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class La'Cordrick Wilson/Released)

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MH-60S Seahawks, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 23 2015) USS Charlotte (SSN 766) moors outboard of USS Texas (SSN 775) at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Commander, Submarine Group 7 provide support for submarines deployed to the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Aaron Kakiel/ Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 22, 2015) Aviation Machinist's Mate B. Pear, assigned to the "Nightdippers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, cleans the tail rotor of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. R. Pacheco/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 22, 2015) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman D. Myers, assigned to the "Wallbangers" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, performs the daily turnaround inspection of an E-2C Hawkeye on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. R. Pacheco/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 21, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Nightdippers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, takes off from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. R. Pacheco/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 20, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class K. Butler signals an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Proud Warriors" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72, as it refuels aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84). Bulkeley is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class M. J. Lieberknecht/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 21, 2015) Sailors aboard USS Carney (DDG-64) conduct night flight operations. Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting a routine patrol 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 Theron J. Godbold/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 23, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Nightdippers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, delivers packages during a replenishment-at-sea aboard aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. M. Tolbert/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 25, 2015) Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW 7) embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) fly in formation over the Gulf of Oman. Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Z. Goodrich/Released)

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STRAIGHT OF HORMUZ (Dec. 26, 2015) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) transits the Straight of Hormuz. knecht/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 24, 2015) Guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) underway in the Arabian Sea. Gonzalez is deployed as part of Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class P. Sena/Released)

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