Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 3, 2016) Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) helicopter destroyer JDS Ise (DDH 182) comes alongside the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) during a piloting and navigation exercise. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability the Indo-Asia-Pacific, Stockdale is operating as part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew P. Holmes/Released)

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PACIFIC (March 30, 2016) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Akebono (DD 108) steam in formation. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Emiline L. M. Senn/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 29, 2016) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Max Reis and Aviation Machinist's Mare 2nd Class Dane Gabriel torque an upper pitch control rod bolt on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Raptors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, in the hangar of the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106). Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific, Stockdale is operating as part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andre T. Richard/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 28, 2016) Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st Class Jacob Perkins stands lookout watch aboard aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony Flynn/Released)

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RABIAN GULF (April 27, 2016) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Dalton Ricroft, left, and Damage Controlman 3rd Class Ryan George fight a simulated fire during a drill in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Lindsay A. Preston/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 25, 2016) Sailors move ordnance in the hangar bay 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 1st Class Chad Runge/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 30, 2016) A landing cushion air craft (LCAC) enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge, part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed as part of a regular rotation of forces to support maritime security operations, provide crisis response capability, and increase theater security cooperation and forward naval presence in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Roland Ardon/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 30, 2016) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Jolly Rogers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, lands on the flight deck of 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 Lindsay A. Preston/Released)

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HONG KONG (April 29, 2016) Yeoman 3rd Class Jonathan Henderson, attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), observes the ship's arrival into Hong Kong during a sea and anchor evolution. Blue Ridge is conducting a regularly scheduled port visit during its patrol of 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 Don Patton/Released)

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Equation said:

What is that one yellow box hand held by that one sailor to the left? Is that some kind of heat scanner?

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USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) test fires an ESSM from one of her MK29 launchers April 21st

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 1, 2016) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 (HSC 28), departs USS Porter (DDG 78). Porter, 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 3rd Class Robert S. Price/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (April 29, 2016) Sailors assigned to the Weapons department standby in preparation for an ammunition offload on the flight deck of 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 cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Craig Z. Rodarte/Released)

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IWAKUNI, Japan (April 28, 2016) Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 perform air to air refueling. The units practiced both in the afternoon and at night to ensure maximum readiness in any scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks/Released)

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PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. (May 2, 2016) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) man the rails as the ship pulls into the pier for Fleet Week Port Everglades. Fleet Week Port Everglades provides an opportunity for the citizens of South Florida to witness first-hand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services and gain a better understanding of how the sea services support the maritime strategy and national defense of the United States. The Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard are warfighters first who train to be ready to operate forward to preserve peace, protect commerce and deter aggression through forward presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David P. Coleman/Released)

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PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (April 8, 2016) Philippine, U.S and Australian Special Operations Forces (SOF) fast rope out of a MH-60 Seahawk as part of a helicopter assault training event during exercise Balikatan 2016 at Puerto Princessa, Philippines. Multi-lateral SOF training events during exercise BK 16 are geared to reinforce relations, enhance asymmetric capabilities and improve interoperability of partner-nation forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ethan T. Johnson/Released)

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OUTH CHINA SEA (May 3, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 launches from USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck during routine flight operations. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, John C. Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tomas Compian/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (May 1, 2016) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Jolly Rogers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, launches from the flight deck of 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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ULF OF ADEN (May 2, 2016) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Wild Cards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 prepares to land on the flight deck of guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66). Gonzalez, deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is currently operating with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group 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 Pasquale Sena/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (May 2, 2016) Members of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team operate a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) alongside guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66). Gonzalez, deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Pasquale Sena/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (May 1, 2016) A member of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team operates a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) alongside guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66). Gonzalez, deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Pasquale Sena/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 27, 2016) Naval Air Crewman 1st Class Charles Benjamin hoists Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Elliot Seidler in a rescue basket from a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12, during search and rescue swimmer training in the South China Sea. Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12 is attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), which is on a regularly scheduled patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Kofonow/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 30, 2016) Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) fire the ship's close-in weapons system during a live-fire exercise. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, Mobile Bay is operating as part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)

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