Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 6, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) receives stores during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188). 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 and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Kirsten Krock/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 27, 2015) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Thomas Dwyer, right, and Yeoman 2nd Class Kendall White, both assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC19), secure a soft patch on a ruptured fire main with marline rope during a simulated flooding casualty. Blue Ridge is preparing to get underway for sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liz Dunagan/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 26, 2015) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) is moored beside USS Pasadena (SSN 752) at Fleet Activities Yokosuka during a scheduled port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian G. Reynolds/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 2, 2015) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jacob Adams polishes the canopy of an F/A-18C Hornet from the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility 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 Eric Coffer/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 2, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Sun Kings of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 prepare an E-2C Hawkeye for flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility 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 2nd Class Scott Fenaroli/Released)

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Feb. 25, 2015) Quartermaster 2nd Class Shelby Croy plots the ship's course during a simulated underway on the bridge aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The crew certification process is the first in a series of certifications and evaluations required for deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ashley L. M. VanGuilder/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (Mar. 2, 2015) Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) lower the ship's port side anchor during an anchoring evolution. Green Bay is replacing the decommissioned Austin-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Edward Guttierrez III/Released)

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BREMERTON, Wash. (March 2, 2015) Sailors participate in a barricade drill on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is undergoing an operational training period in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Hector Felix, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 1, participates in a final evaluation problem aboard a patrol boat in San Diego Bay. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Gordon/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 27, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Francisco, Jimenez-Gonzalez, from San Antonio, serves as the petty officer in charge of a connected replenishment aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO-189). Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Karolina A. Oseguera/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 20, 2015) Boatswain's mate seamen John Turner and Govinda Harripersaud put chocks and chains on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Red Lions of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 during flight operations aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57). Mitscher is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility 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 2nd Class Anthony R. Martinez/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 20, 2015) Sailors fight a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Vazquez/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is conducting maritime training operations off the coast of California. The ship is the first of its class and is optimized for Marine Corps aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman John Kelvin Chavez/Released)

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NORFOLK (March 4, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Recruit Ruel Jonathan Bulanadi, left, from San Jose, Calif., and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kristen Sepe, from Aloha, Ore., raise the ensign aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training exercises while at homeport. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lorelei Vander Griend/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 4, 2015) Sailors transport ordnance in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a replenishment-at-sea. Carl Vinson is deployed to the area supporting maritime security operations, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Vazquez/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 4, 2015) Deck department Sailors replace a broken fuel hose from a refueling rig on a sponson aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Fenaroli/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 4, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Quentin Rucker signals fuel probe seats on a sponson aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Fenaroli/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 4, 2015) Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Chantissa Martin, left, and Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Kaitlin Mauer, from the Red Lions of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15, troubleshoot an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman D'Andre L. Roden/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (March 4, 2015) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) prepare for flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman D'Andre L. Roden/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 26, 2015) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) improve their 50. caliber machine gun efficiency during a live-fire training. Sampson is deployed to the 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Robert Gibson/Released)

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HOUSTON, Texas (March 4, 2015) Approximately 100 future Sailors from across Navy Recruiting District Houston take the oath of enlistment during a joint swearing in ceremony at the Houston Rodeo. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Fahey/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (March 3, 2015) Sailors haul in mooring lines from Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1631, attached to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, during well deck operations aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Edward Guttierrez III/Released)

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FALLON, Nev. (March 5, 2015) An F/A-18C Hornet attached to the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center taxis at Naval Air Station Fallon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph R. Vincent/Released)

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FALLON, Nev. (March 5, 2015) An F-5 Tiger II attached to the Saints of Fighter Squadron Composite (VFC) 13 taxis at Naval Air Station Fallon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph R. Vincent/Released)

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FALLON, Nev. (March 5, 2015) An F-5 Tiger II attached to the Saints of Fighter Squadron Composite (VFC) 13 sits on the flight line at Naval Air Station Fallon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph R. Vincent/Released)

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FALLON, Nev. (March 5, 2015) An F-5 Tiger II attached to the Saints of Fighter Squadron Composite (VFC) 13 takes off from Naval Air Station Fallon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph R. Vincent/Released)

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FALLON, Nev. (March 5, 2015) Civilian personnel conduct preflight checks on F-5 Tiger IIs attached to the Saints of Fighter Squadron Composite (VFC) 13 at Naval Air Station Fallon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph R. Vincent/Released)

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FALLON, Nev. (March 5, 2015) An F-16 Viper attached to the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center sits on the flight line at Naval Air Station Fallon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph R. Vincent/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2015) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Cody Razinski conducts well deck operations aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian Senyk/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2015) A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 sits in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian Senyk/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 9, 2015) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) hoist a RIM-116 rolling airframe missile onto the missile deck during a missile upload. America is conducting maritime training operations off the coast of California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan A. Colon/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (March 8, 2015) A Sailor signals to the pilot of a V-22 Osprey helicopter attached to the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 during flight operations aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Edward Guttierrez III/Released)

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