Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 21, 2016) The future guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) transits the Atlantic Ocean to conduct acceptance trials with the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). Acceptance Trials are the last significant shipbuilding milestone before delivery of the ship to the U.S. Navy, which is planned for next month. While underway, many of the ship's key systems and technologies including navigation, propulsion readiness, auxiliary systems, habitability, fire protection and damage control capabilities will be demonstrated to ensure they meet the Navy's requirements. (U.S. Navy photos/Released)

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KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (April 21, 2016) Cmdr. Elizabeth Regoli, far right, relieves Cmdr. Gonzalo Partida as commanding officer of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 during a change of command ceremony held at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay. The ceremony, overseen by Capt. Troy Bauder, made Regoli the 67th commanding officer of VP-9 since its establishment in 1951. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amber Porter/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April, 20, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) transits the Pacific Ocean. Momsen departed its homeport of Everett, Washington for a deployment to the Western Pacific as part of Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG). Momsen, along with guided-missile destroyers USS Spruance (DDG 111) and USS Decatur (DDG 73), and embarked "Devil Fish" and "Warbirds" detachments of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, deployed as part of PAC SAG under Destroyer Squadron (CDS) 31. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gerald Dudley Reynolds/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (March 29, 2016) Aerographer's Mate 1st Class Ian Smith and Aerographer's Mate 2nd Class Gianna Conroy, attached to Commander, Task Group 56.1, move the MK 18 mod 2 unmanned underwater vehicle across the flight deck of the of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Cardigan Bay during the International Mine Countermeasure Exercise (IMCMEX) 16. IMCMEX 16 is a multilateral exercise using all aspects of defensive maritime infrastructure protection to demonstrate the global resolve to maintain freedom of navigation and the free flow of maritime commerce throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Giorda/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 19, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Airman Brandon McCleary, from Roanoke, Ala., collects a JP-5 fuel sample at a fueling station aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), during a Replenish-At-Sea (RAS) with the Henry J. Kaiser-class oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO-195). Bataan is currently underway conducting routine qualifications in preparation for her future deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raymond Minami/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 18, 2016) Chief Navy Career Counselor Dania Keys of Submarine Squadron 15 salutes during taps after committing the cremated remains of her grandfather, a former submariner, to the sea during a burial at sea ceremony onboard the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722). USS Key West is one of four Los Angeles-class fast attack submarines assigned to Submarine Squadron 15 and is maintained as part of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed submarine force in Guam. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Lauren Gaidry/Released)

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FORT KNOX, Ky. (April 18, 2016) Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron Four (CRS-4)conduct an annual training exercise at Ft. Knox, Ky. The coastal riverine force is a core Navy capability that provides port and harbor security, high value asset protection, and maritime security operations in coastal and inland waterways. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gabriel Bevan/Released)

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FORT KNOX, Ky. (April 18, 2016) Master-at-Arms Seaman Kenny Rogers, Sailor assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron Four (CRS-4), mans a GUAL-17 minigun while underway during an annual training exercise on Ft. Knox, Ky. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gabriel Bevan/Released)

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fORT KNOX, Ky. (April 17, 2016) Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron Four (CRS-4) fire crew serve weapons during a nighttime live fire exercise while conducting annual training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gabriel Bevan/Released)

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FORT KNOX, Ky. (April 18, 2016) Two U.S. Army HH-60 Blackhawk helicopters participates in a simulated medical evacuation drill with Coastal Riverine Squadron Four (CRS-4) during an annual training exercise. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gabriel Bevan/Released)

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FORT KNOX, Ky. (April 17, 2016) Master at Arms 3rd Class Joseph Camp, coxswain assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron Four (CRS-4), navigates a waterway during an annual training exercise at Ft. Knox, Ky. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gabriel Bevan/Released)

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FORT KNOX, Ky. (April 17, 2016) Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron Four (CRS-4) conduct live fire operations during an annual training exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gabriel Bevan/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 18, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Jeremy Martinez, (left), and Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Jonathan Race remove chocks and chains from a Spanish CH-47 Chinook on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge, part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryre Arciaga/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 18, 2016) Sailors run to chock and chain a Spanish Tiger Eurocopter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge, part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryre Arciaga/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 23, 2016) A T-45C Goshawk from Training Air Wing 1 performs an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Washington, homeported in Norfolk, is underway conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Clemente A. Lynch/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (April 24, 2016) A member of the visit, board, search, and seizure team operates a rigid-hull inflatable boat alongside guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66). Gonzalez is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, 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 Pasquale Sena/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 22, 2016) Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel, USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) moored at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. (U.S. Navy photo by Brian Suriani/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 20, 2016) An MV-22 Osprey aircraft prepares to receive passengers on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underway with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group participating in Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Molina/Released)

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NORFOLK (Apr. 20, 2016) MH-53E Sea Dragons, assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14, the Vanguard, conduct a formation flight over Naval Station Norfolk. HM-14, the "World Famous" Vanguard, maintain a worldwide 72-hour Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM) rapid deployment posture, a two aircraft forward-deployed AMCM and vertical onboard delivery capability in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Wyatt Huggett/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 24, 2016) Quartermaster 2nd Class Daniel Searfoss, left, and Quartermaster Seaman Joseph Brown lower the National Ensign aboard aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, 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 Seaman Anthony Flynn/Released)

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 26, 2016) Capt. Richard McCormack, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), presents Norma Bauerschmidt, a 91-year-old World War II veteran and member of Women Accepted for Voluntary Service (WAVES), with a command ball cap during a tour of the aircraft carrier. Bauerschmidt's family shares a unique connection with the ship's namesake, President Gerald R. Ford. After she was denied her military benefits, she wrote to her congressman, Ford, who resolved the issue and personally delivered Bauerschmidt her first benefits check. Her family linked with Ford again when her daughter, a secret service agent, helped coordinate arrangements for President Ford's funeral. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Litzenberger/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 26, 2016) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jamal Najjar, attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), assists another crewmember in directing an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12, during a vertical replenishment-at-sea with USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10). Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liz Dunagan/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 17, 2016) U.S. Marines with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 264, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fires stinger simulation rounds aboard the USS Wasp (LHD-1). The 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron Six (PHIBRON-6) are underway for Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)/MEU Exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan G. Coleman/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 24, 2016) An aviation structural mechanic directs the launching of an MH-60R Seahawk assigned to the Grandmasters of Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46 from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Washington, homeported in Norfolk, is underway conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wyatt L. Anthony/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (April 25, 2016) Guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) transits the Gulf of Aden. Gonzalez is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, 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 Pasquale Sena/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (April 26, 2016) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Levi Horn observes as Operations Specialist 3rd Class Monica Ruiz fires a 50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire qualification aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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 Brian Caracci/Released)

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IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. (April 21, 2016) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11 (EODMU 11), prepare to repel from an MH-60S Seahawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 (HSC 23), during a helicopter rope suspension training (HRST). During HRST, EODMU 11 members practice casting, repelling and fast-roping techniques during the daytime and then at night to maintain the certifications necessary for the EOD rate. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kelsey L. Adams/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 27, 2016) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Matthew W. Bray fires a shot line as the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) gets set to conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193). Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marcus L. Stanley/Released)

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SPAIN (April 18, 2016) A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa lands aboard the ESPS Juan Carlos I during Amphibious Exercise 16.1. U.S. Marines were embarked onboard a Spanish vessel throughout the exercise to build familiarity and cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole/Released)

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