Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

U.S. Navy LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) launch and recovery aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) during exercise Talisman Saber 17 in the Coral Sea on July 8, 2017.

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USS Sterett Deployment Extended
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- U.S. Pacific Fleet ordered the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) to extend the previously scheduled deployment in the Western-Pacific until the end of August.

The reduced availability of destroyers in the region after the damage to USS Fitzgerald necessitated the extension of Sterett in order to provide responsive capability and presence in the region.

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 6, 2017) A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the "Rawhides" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The ship is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica L. Dowell/Released

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 6, 2017) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Halie Kocherhans signals for a Marine amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) assigned to Alpha Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, to move forward in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is conducting operations off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)

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SINGAPORE STRAIT (July 6, 2017) Sailors stand watch during a strait transit aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Singapore Strait. Nimitz is on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Schroeder/Released)

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CAM RANH BAY, Vietnam (July 7, 2017) The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) moors in Cam Ranh Bay during Naval Engagement Activity Vietnam 2017. The engagement provides an opportunity for Sailors from the U.S. Navy and Vietnam People's Navy to interact and share knowledge to enhance mutual capabilities and strengthen solid partnerships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven Leigh Ellis/Released)

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JORDAN RIVER, Israel (July 2, 2017) Lt. Cmdr. Margaret Siemer, a Navy chaplain assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), baptizes a Sailor in the Jordan River during a port visit to Israel. The ship is in Haifa, Israel for a scheduled port visit to enhance U.S.-Israel relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matt Matlage/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 9, 2017) MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) prepare to take off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during Talisman Saber 17. Bonhomme Richard is part of a combined U.S.-Australia-New Zealand expeditionary strike group, is undergoing a series of scenarios that will increase naval proficiencies in operating against blue-water adversarial threats and in its primary mission of launching Marine forces ashore in the littorals. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Diana Quinlan/Released)

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CHENNAI, India (July 7, 2017) Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) man the rails as the ship arrives in Chennai, India, for Malabar 2017. Malabar 2017 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises between the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and U.S. Navy that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Asia Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Kelsey J. Hockenberger/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 8, 2017) Cpl. Gerald Demontmollin gives tactical information to a pilot in a UH-Y Huey helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) during an amphibious raid rehearsal as a part of Talisman Saber 17. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sarah Myers/Released)

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NORWEGIAN SEA (July 8, 2017) Midshipman 1st Class Lauren Schrock, from the U.S. Naval Academy, is instructed on how to use an emergency escape breathing device during a summer cruise indoctrination aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, 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 3rd Class Robert S. Price/Released)

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NEWPORT NEWS (July 4, 2017) The Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) displays "up and over" flags in observance of Independence Day. Ford is making preparations for commissioning July 22. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Litzenberger/Released

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 11, 2017) –Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) moves into Dry Dock 4 at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka to continue repairs and assess damage sustained from its June 17 collision with a merchant vessel. FLEACT Yokosuka provides, maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of U.S. 7th Fleet’s forward-deployed naval forces, 71 tenant commands and 26,000 military and civilian personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 710 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during Talisman Saber 17. Bonhomme Richard, part of a combined U.S.-Australia-New Zealand expeditionary strike group, is undergoing a series of scenarios that will increase naval proficiencies in operating against blue-water adversarial threats and in its primary mission of launching Marine forces ashore in the littorals. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cosmo Walrath/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 10, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during Talisman Saber 17.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cosmo Walrath/Released)

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ODESSA, Ukraine (July 10, 2017) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) moored in Odessa, Ukraine, during exercise Sea Breeze 2017 July 10. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating nations and strengthen maritime security within the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Weston Jones/Released)

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The commander of the guided missile destroyer that was struck by a Philippine-flagged merchant vessel last month off Japan was temporarily relived of command for medical reasons, a U.S. 7th Fleet spokesperson told USNI News on Tuesday.

Cmdr. Bryce Benson was removed from his position by Capt. Jeffrey Bennett, commodore, Destroyer Squadron 15 on Tuesday to recuperate from injuries he sustained following the collision of USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) and ACX Crystal, spokesperson Cmdr. Clay Doss told USNI News on Tuesday.

Doss stressed the several ongoing investigations into the collision and the deaths of seven sailors aboard did not factor in Benson’s relief from command of Fitzgerald.

While Doss would not specify the type of injuries Benson sustained or was recovering from, the commander had been injured when his cabin was crushed and warped by the bow of the merchant ship and he was hanging outside the side of the destroyer before the crew rescued him by breaking down the door to his stateroom, according to several accounts of the incident. Benson was medevaced by Japanese forces following the collision. A sailor who saw Benson following the collision after the destroyer reached the naval base at Yokosuka told USNI News Benson was walking but “moving gingerly.”

Meanwhile, the stricken ship has entered a dry dock in Yokosuka so the service can evaluate the extent of the damage of the destroyer before it can decide where the ship should be repaired – Japan or back in the United States.

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 11, 2017) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile
destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) sits in Dry Dock 4 at Fleet Activities
(FLEACT) Yokosuka to continue repairs and assess damage sustained from its
June 17 collision with a merchant vessel. FLEACT Yokosuka provides,
maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of U.S. 7th
Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, 71 tenant commands and 26,000
military and civilian personnel. (U.S. Navy photos by MC1 Leonard Adams/Released by U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs Office)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 11, 2017) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) sits in Dry Dock 4 at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka to continue repairs and assess damage sustained from its June 17 collision with a merchant vessel. . (U.S. Navy photo by Daniel A. Taylor/Released by FLEACT Yokosuka Public Affairs Office)

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bd popeye said:

Here are the photos from the twitter link, pic.twitter.com/dTPtBJYDhK, showing damage to Fitzgerald as posted by Scoubidou in another forum;

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bd popeye said:

Here are the photos from the twitter link, pic.twitter.com/dTPtBJYDhK, showing damage to Fitzgerald as posted by Scoubidou in another forum;

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Thanks for posting Scoubidou!

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Equation said:

It's not too bad of a damage, I think it can be repair.

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 12, 2017) An F-35B lands on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is currently underway acquiring certifications in preparation for their upcoming homeport shift to Sasebo, Japan where they are slated to relieve the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Levingston Lewis & Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Galbreath/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 12, 2017) Sailors refuel an F-35B aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is currently underway acquiring certifications in preparation for their upcoming homeport shift to Sasebo, Japan where they are slated to relieve the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Galbreath/Released)

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