Aircraft Carriers Intensive PIX!!

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RED SEA (April 7, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) transit the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Enterprise and Vicksburg are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel J. Meshel/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 10, 2012) Quartermaster Seaman Shelbey Croy takes visual bearings on the bridge aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Harry Andrew D. Gordon/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 9, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Ryan Papanek, right, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Kairis Livanios carry a simulated casualty during a fuel station fire drill on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 8, 2012) A Marine assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 performs preventative maintenance on the wing of an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Dwayne Foster signals as an Indian navy HAL Chetak (Alouette III) helicopter launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed participating in the Malabar Exercise with ships and aircraft from the Indian navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 10, 2012) Indian navy liaison officer Lt. Cmdr. Madhavdas Ravikant speaks with tactical action officer Lt. Dan Mitzner about aircraft maintenance in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed participating in the Malabar Exercise with ships and aircraft from the Indian navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) Aircraft launch and recovery equipment officer Lt. Nomer Gatchalian briefs distinguished visitors from the Indian navy and U.S. embassies and consulates in India before a tour of the flight deck in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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from US NAVY thread, Randy M post

Indo-US Malabar 2012

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The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson and INS Shakti




The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson receives fueling probes from the Indian Navy replenishment oiler INS Shakti

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BAY OF BENGAL (April 14, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), and guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) steam in formation with Indian Navy ships during exercise Malabar 2012. Vinson, Bunker Hill, and Halsey comprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, and are participating in the annual bilateral naval field training exercise with the Indian Navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

BAY OF BENGAL (April 14, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) steam in formation with Indian Navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012. Vinson, Bunker Hill, and Halsey comprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, and are participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian Navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 recovers aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed participating in the Malabar Exercise with ships and aircraft from the Indian Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (April 13, 2012) – SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopters transfer supplies from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS bridge (T-AOE 10) to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an underway replenishment. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed participating in the Malabar Exercise with ships and aircraft from the Indian navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin)

INDIAN OCEAN (April 14, 2012) – The Indian navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvijay (DDG 55) and the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transit the Indian Ocean during Malabar 2012. Malabar is a regularly scheduled naval field training exercise aimed to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin)

[santana]

Awesome pictures Randy, keep them coming!!!!!!

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popeye's Hanna is almost done. ship wise that is. aircraft are a kick in the butt.

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ARABIAN SEA (April 10, 2012) Lt. Patrick O'Neill, flight deck shooter aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), directs the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211. Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 11, 2012) An aviation boatswain's mate prepares to stow a fuel hose after refueling an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua E. Walters/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 13, 2012) Members of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) chiefs' mess grill meat during no-fly day festivities on the ship's flight deck. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan P. Idle/Released)

[Randy M]

Awesome pictures Randy, keep them coming!!!!!!

Here's more.

INDIAN OCEAN (April 16, 2012) Sailors watch from the flight deck as the Indian navy frigate INS Satpura (F48) participates in a passing exercise with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during Exercise Malabar 2012. Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Apprentice Andrew K. Haller/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (April 16, 2012) Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) participate in a passing exercise with the Indian navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvijay (D55) during Exercise Malabar 2012. Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian Navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lori D. Bent/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (April 16, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) participate in a passing exercise with Indian navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012. Vinson, Bunker Hill, and Halsey comprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 and are participating in an annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman George M. Bell/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (April 16, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) participate in a passing exercise with Indian navy ships during exercise Malabar 2012. Vinson, Bunker Hill, and Halsey comprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 and are participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman George M. Bell/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (April 16, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) participate in a passing exercise with Indian navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012. Vinson, Bunker Hill, and Halsey comprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 and are participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman George M. Bell/Released)

BAY OF BENGAL (April 14, 2012) Sailors gather on the flight deck as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) steams in formation with Indian Navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012. Malabar is an annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian Navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

BAY OF BENGAL (April 14, 2012) Indian Navy guided-missile corvette INS Kulish (P63), top, and Indian Navy frigate INS Satpura (F48), bottom, join Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as they steam in formation during Exercise Malabar 2012. Vinsonis the flag ship in Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, and is participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian Navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (April 16, 2012) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) recovers a helicopter as it forms up behind the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a passing exercise with ships from the Indian Navy. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed participating in the Malabar Exercise with ships and aircraft from the Indian Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (April 16, 2012) A C-2A Greyhound assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 and an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 are prepared to launch from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian Navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dean M. Cates/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (April 16, 2012) Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) wave during a passing exercise with the Indian navy fleet tanker INS Shakti (A57) during Exercise Malabar 2012. Vinson, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) comprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 and are participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian Navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dean M. Cates/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (April 16, 2012) Sailors wave as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) passes the Indian Navy fleet tanker INS Satpura (A57) during a passing exercise. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed participating in the Malabar Exercise with ships and aircraft from the Indian Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2012) The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) approaches the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) during an underway replenishment with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Bunker Hill, Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 14, 2012) Damage Controlman 1st Class Timothy Roney exits the scene of the fire while Damage Controlman 2nd Class Sandra Kimball and Damage Controlman 3rd Class Trisha Sawyer report to and from the repair locker and the scene during a fire fighting drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Aguirre/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 14, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Sharpshooters of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is in the Pacific Ocean conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 16, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) leads the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) during a passing exercise with Indian navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012. Vinson, Bunker Hill, and Halsey comprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 and are participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman George M. Bell/Released)

[D-Mitch]

Thank you for your posts santana, excellent job as always! When I will find time I will post some also..

[Randy M]

Photographer - Jimmy Jose
Captured - March 16-17 2012
Location - Kochi, Kerala, India



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INDIAN OCEAN (April 16, 2012) An aircraft director guides an F/A-18 Hornet onto the bow catapults for launch on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed participating in Exercise Malabar 2012 with ships and aircraft from the Indian Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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BAY OF BENGAL (April 14, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) transit in formation with Indian navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012. Carl Vinson, Bunker Hill, and Halsey are part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, and are participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 15, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 prepares to launch on afterburner shortly after sunset aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed participating in Exercise Malabar 2012 with ships and aircraft from the Indian Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Apr. 16, 2012) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) wave at passing Indian Ships during a Malabar 2012 exercise. Halsey is participating in Malabar, a regularly scheduled naval field training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security with the Indian Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (April 16, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) participate in a passing exercise with Indian navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012. Vinson , Bunker Hill, and Halsey comprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 and are participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian Navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lori D. Bent/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (April 16, 2012) Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) participate in a passing exercise with the Indian navy guided-missile corvette INS Kulish (P63) during Exercise Malabar 2012. Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian Navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lori D. Bent/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (Apr. 16, 2012) Aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) and guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) transit the Indian Ocean in formation with Indian Navy ships during an exercise for Malabar 2012. Vinson and Bunker Hill are participating in Malabar, a regularly scheduled naval field training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)

BAY OF BENGAL (April 14, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), Los Angeles class submarine, USS Topeka (SSN 754) and USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) steam in formation with Indian Navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012. The ships are participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian Navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

BAY OF BENGAL (April 14, 2012) Los Angeles-class submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) leads the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), and USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) in formation with Indian Navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012. The ships are participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian Navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

BAY OF BENGAL (April 14, 2012) USS Topeka (SSN 754) leads USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), USS Halsey (DDG 97), USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) and ships of the Indian navy in formation during Malabar, an annual bilateral naval field training exercise between the two navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans)

BAY OF BENGAL (April 14, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), Los Angeles class submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) and USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) steam in formation with Indian Navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012. The ships are participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian Navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

BAY OF BENGAL (April 14, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), Los Angeles class submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) and USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) steam in formation with Indian Navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012. The ships are participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian Navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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