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Jeff Head said:

I believe that that's the ending of Operation Valiant shield, a US only Pacific exercise.

I see:

1 x CVN Ronald Reagan
1 x LHA USS America
1 x Ticonderoga AEGIS crusier
5 x Burke AEGIS DDGs
1 x San Antonio Class LPD
1 x Harper's Ferry class LSD
1 x Replenishment vessel

Probably one or two SSNs hanging around somewhere.

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Correct...More than likely for sure one and possibly two SSNs lurking about...the ultimate stealth weapon..

bd popeye said:

That man "test bd" post some terffic photos!!

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humm, i ignore there was elevator for ammos in the hangar, how many, what capacity ( mass of weapons ) and independent with others on the flight deck, Master Popeye ?

Ammunition stores near the keel, last deck i think, if you have graphic or pics please, i don' t find cutaway on the web.

FORBIN said:

humm, i ignore there was elevator for ammos in the hangar, how many, what capacity ( mass of weapons ) and independent with others on the flight deck, Master Popeye ?

Ammunition stores near the keel, last deck i think, if you have graphic or pics please, i don' t find cutaway on the web.

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there is one elevator forward, hangar bay one, and one in the aft hangar...hangar bay 3. The capacity of the bomb elevators is 5000 lbs ..I think. The configuration of the bomb elevators varies from ship to ship. In my remembrance these elevators go only to the mess decks just below the hangar deck(2nd deck). A separate set of elevators go below decks (4th deck to the 7th deck) There are large magazines located on the 4th to 7th deck both in the forward and aft parts of the ship...actually more amid ships on a Nimitz class.

When I served aboard JFK we had a bomb elevator that went from the 2nd deck bomb assembly all the way to the flight deck..and believe it or not on Hancock we had a bomb elevator that went from 3rd deck bomb assembly to the flight deck.

In days of old bombs were assembled on the mess decks to much inconvenience to the crew. But since the nuclear mission was taken away from the USN in the late '80s and early '90s the old "Special weapons" magazines on the 4th deck are now used for bomb assembly.

Thank you, Merci Popeye wow and all these memories !

When we see it " backstages " we realize again more it is a huge War Machine ! definitely capable sustain an enormous number of sorties.

You are welcome..

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 23, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), left, and the Nimitz-class Aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) transit the Philippine Sea in formation for a photo exercise during Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only, field-training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. This is the sixth exercise in the Valiant Shield series that began in 2006. Benfold and Reagan are on patrol with Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) in the Philippine Sea supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Schneider/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2016) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), bottom, and the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), left, approach the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) for a replenishment-at-sea during Valiant Shield 2016. The biennial, U.S. only, field-training exercise focuses on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Raymond D. Diaz III/Released)

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MCAS MIRAMAR, Calif. (Sept. 24, 2016) U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly in close-precision formation during the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 24, 2016. The MCAS Miramar Air Show honors 100 years of the Marine Corps Reserves by showcasing aerial prowess of the Armed Forces and their appreciation of civilian community's support to the troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Tia Dufour & Cpl. Travis Jordan/Released)

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Burial at sea

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2016) Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jen Blake places the cremains of retired Senior Chief Irvin Hornkohl into the catafalque to be committed to the sea during a burial at sea held aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Hornkohl, a U.S. Navy veteran of 30 years, served during World War II during the attack on Pearl Harbor, and completed two tours in Vietnam as a Navy Seabee. Hornkohl passed away June 26, 2016 and was laid to rest at sea Sept. 24, 2016. George H.W. Bush is conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sean Hurt/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2016) Chief petty officers stand in formation at sunrise before a burial at sea for retired Senior Chief Irvin Hornkohl aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sean Hurt/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2016) Capt. Gavin Duff, executive officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), passes a folded flag to Chief Electronics Technician Anjanette Rohde, granddaughter of retired Senior Chief Irvin Hornkohl, during a burial at sea for Hornkohl held aboard the ship.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sean Hurt/Released)

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BREMERTON, Wash. (Sept. 23, 2016) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) combat a fire during a damage control training exercise at Bremerton Fire Training Facility. Sailors attended the training for a hands-on firefighting experience. John C. Stennis is conducting a routine maintenance availability following a deployment to U.S. 7th and 3rd fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop / Released) Seaman Cole C. Pielop / Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 23, 2016) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) prior to a replenishment-at-sea with USS Carney (DDG 64) in the Mediterranean Sea Sept. 23, 2016. 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 3rd Class Weston Jones/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 26, 2016) Quartermaster Seaman Daija Anderson takes navigation readings aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Philippine Sea to support security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Holmes/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 23, 2016) Gunner's Mate Seaman Aubrey Atchison holds a happy birthday sign for her mother on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Sailors will always take the opportunity to let their families know they are thinking of them. GHWB is currently conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP). TSTA prepares the ship and crew for full integration into a carrier strike group through a wide range of mission-critical operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joe Boggio / Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 23, 2016) USS Carney (DDG 64) while on patrol in the Mediterranean Sea Sept. 23, 2016. 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 3rd Class Weston Jones/Released)

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Murtha soon commissioned and F-18D in blue !

FORBIN said:

Murtha soon commissioned and F-18D in blue !
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USS Murtha, LPD-26, is the 10th San Antonio Class.

The 11th, USS Portland, LPD-27 was launched in February and will probably be commissioned late next year.

The 12th and final, USS Ft. Lauderdale, LPD-28, is now under construction.

After that, Ingalls will start building the new LX(R) which are the LSD replacement vessels. They will use the same hull and will have improved command and control (C2) features over the LSDs they will replace.

But, they will differ significantly from the San Antonios and will only have, half the medical spaces of the San Antonios, a smaller hangar for stowing two MV-22s, no composite masts, two spots for LCACs or one LCU, a reduced troop capacity (500) and a crew of about 400 sailors.

But they will be a great replacement vessels for the Whidbey ISland and HArper's Ferry LSDs...and will keep Huntingotn Ingalls working for years.

Huntington Ingalls has also provided a ABM derivative of the same hull to carry the larger AEGIS system with DBR and many, many VLS for defense. No word on any approval of that proposal yet.

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Sept. 25, 2016) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), flagship of Carrier Strike Group Five is moored in Apra Harbor, U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG), after the completion of Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only, field-training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. This is the sixth exercise in the Valiant Shield series that began in 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elijah G. Leinaar/Released)

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APRA HARBOR, Guam (Sept. 26, 2016) Ships from Carrier Strike Group Five including, USS Barry (DDG 52), USS Benfold (DDG 65), USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), USS McCampbell (DDG 85) as wells as USS Stethem (DDG 63), are moored in Apra Harbor, U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG), after the completion of Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only, field-training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. This is the sixth exercise in the Valiant Shield series that began in 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elijah G. Leinaar/Released)

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GROTON, Conn. (Sept. 23, 2016) The Los Angeles class, nuclear-powered, fast-attack submarine USS San Juan (SSN 751) returns to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London after completing a routine deployment to the EUCON Area of Responsibility. USS San Juan was commissioned on Aug. 6, 1988 and is the third U.S. Navy ship to bear the name. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Erin Hamilton/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 23, 2016) The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) and a MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Forty-Eight (HSM) 48 conduct search and rescue training evolution. Monterey, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is supporting 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 William Jenkins/Released)

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KEY WEST, Fla. (Sept. 21, 2016) Navy Diver 3rd Class Alex Brown, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-3, returns to the surface via diving stage during a dive training evolution aboard MV Brandon Bordelon. The evolution is part of Company 2-3's two-week final certification exercise. MDSU 2, the only east coast mobile diving and salvage unit, is headquartered at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Oki/Released)

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