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PEARL HARBOR (May 27, 2012) Three Pearl Harbor survivors, right, pay respect to their fallen shipmates while a U.S. Marine stands at parade rest in the shrine room at the USS Arizona Memorial May 27, 2012, during the USS Arizona Memorial's 50th anniversary commemoration ceremony. The USS Arizona Memorial was dedicated on Memorial Day in 1962. The shrine room displays the names of 1,177 service members that perished on the USS Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Holzworth/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (May 27, 2012) U.S. Navy honor guardsmen stand at attention May 27, 2012, as military and civilian leaders enter the USS Arizona Memorial for the USS Arizona Memorial 50th anniversary commemoration ceremony in Honolulu, Hawaii. The memorial was dedicated on Memorial Day in 1962. Since its construction, the memorial has stood as a place to remember the tragedy, and honor the dead. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Holzworth/Released)

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PASCAGOULA, Miss. (May 25, 2012) Chief of the Boat Bill Stoiber coordinates docking as the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782) arrives in Pascagoula, Miss. for a commissioning ceremony on June 2. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2012) Logistics Specialist 1st Class Darrius Jenkins works out in the torpedo room aboard aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782).The boat is en route to Pascagoula, Miss., for commissioning on June 2. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (May 22, 2012) The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782) pulls into the port of Cape Canaveral, Fla., during a transit from Groton Conn., to Pascagoula, Miss., for the submarine's commissioning on June 2. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

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PASCAGOULA, Miss. (May 25, 2012) The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782) moors at Port of Pascagoula, Miss., in preparation for its commissioning ceremony June 2. Mississippi is the fifth U.S. Navy vessel to carry the name of the Magnolia State. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released)

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NEW YORK (May 25, 2012) Children render a salute during the National Anthem at the Times Square Church in the Bronx during a Fleet Week New York 2012 community service event. Fleet Week New York marks the 25th year the city has celebrated the nation's sea services. This year, the seven-day event coincides with the commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and will host more than 6,000 service members from the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard team in addition to coalition ships from around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Daniel Johnston/Released)

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NEW YORK (May 25, 2012) Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Nigeria Johnson-Key, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), shares her camera with children at the Times Square Church in the Bronx during a during a Fleet Week New York 2012 community service event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Daniel Johnston/Released)

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NEW YORK (May 26, 2012) Members of the Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard Silent Drill Team perform for spectators in Times Square during Fleet Week New York 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elisandro T. Diaz/Released)

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (May 26, 2012) Girl Scouts from Staten Island Troop 5263 board the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) during Fleet Week New York 2012. The visit allowed the Girl Scouts to meet with female military members and learn about career options.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth Robinson/Released)

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (May 26, 2012) Lt. j.g. Jocelyn Fox explains the use of a compass to Staten Island Girl Scouts from Troop 5263 during a tour of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) at Fleet Week New York 2012. The visit allowed the Girl Scouts to meet with female military members and learn about career options. This event marks the 25th year the city has celebrated the nation's sea services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth Robinson/Released)

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NEW YORK (May 25, 2012) The moon sets over the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during Fleet Week New York. This marks the 25th year the city has celebrated the nation's sea services. This year, the seven-day event coincides with the commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and will host more than 6,000 service members from the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard team in addition to coalition ships from around the world. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Daniel Johnston/Released)

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PUGET SOUND, Wash. (May 24, 2012) Sailors man the rails as tiger cruise participants gather to commemorate their voyage with a spell-out on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The tiger cruise allows Sailors and Marines to introduce their family and friends to experience shipboard life firsthand. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Riley/Released)

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SURABAYA, Indonesia (May 29, 2011) The guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) moors at the Port of Surabaya marking the beginning of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2012. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste and is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Aaron Glover/Released)

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RED SEA (May 22, 2012) Sailors and Marines assigned to the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and embarked elements of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) conduct visit, board, search and seizure exercises aboard the Military Sealift Command maritime prepositioning ship USNS SGT William R. Button (T-AK 3012) during Exercise Eager Lion 2012. The exercise is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships through a joint, multinational approach to meet current and future complex national security challenges, including 19 countries from five different continents and more than 11,000 participants. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis J. Kuykendall/Released)

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GULF OF AQABA (May 24, 2012) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Jessica Martinez loads a .50 cal machine gun during a quick draw drill aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in Exercise African Lion 2012, a bi-lateral exercise between U.S. and Moroccan forces in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released)

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RED SEA (May 20, 2012) Sgt. Jaime Orozco, assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, talks with an embarked Royal Jordanian marine before conducting visit, board, search and seizure exercises aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released)

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RED SEA (May 20, 2012) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lands aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) to pick up Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and embarked Royal Jordanian marines while conducting visit, board, search and seizure exercises as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released)

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RED SEA (May 14, 2012) U.S. and Lebanese Sailors prepare to conduct a mock visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released)

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HONG KONG (May 29, 2012) Sailors secure an anchor chain aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) following the ship's port visit to Hong Kong. Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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HONG KONG (May 29, 2012) Sailors observe an anchor as it'Äôs raised from the water to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) following the ship's port visit to Hong Kong. Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2012) F/A-18E Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 stand by on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington departed its homeport of Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, CVW-5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 26, 2012) Electrician's Mate Fireman Recruit Sherey R. Villar, from Newport News, Va., mans the rails aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) for the ship's departure from Fleet Activities Yokosuka for its 2012 summer patrol.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 26, 2012) Sailors man the rails of the Japan-based, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while departing Yokosuka, Japan. George Washington and embarked Carrier Air Wing 5, will provide a combat-ready force that will protect and defend the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 26, 2012) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Glen Newbins directs Sailors in preparation to man the rails of the Japan-based, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) before departing Yokosuka, Japan.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (May 25, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell, fires the Mark 45 five-inch gun during a naval surface fire support exercise. McCampbell is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan and is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Declan Barnes/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (May 24, 2012) Seamen Brittany Burke and Lineon Spicer prepare to hook cargo to an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Warlords of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 51, during flight operations on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (May 26, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) prepare to receive mission essential goods during a replenishment at sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Declan Barnes/Released)

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SAN FRANCISCO (May 28, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) is seen anchored in San Francisco Bay outside of AT&T Ballpark during a ballgame. Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) were invited to the Memorial Day game for a "Salute the Troops" tribute. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Cousins/Released)

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SAN FRANCISCO (May 28, 2012) Marine Cpl. Nick Kimmel, a triple amputee who served in Afghanistan, tosses the ceremonial first pitch before the San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks baseball game at AT&T Ballpark. Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) were invited to the Memorial Day game for a "Salute the Troops" tribute. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Cousins/Released)

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SAN FRANCISCO (May 30, 2012) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) man the rails as the ship leaves San Francisco to return to its homeport of Naval Station Everett, Wash., after a three-day port visit. Nimitz arrived in San Francisco May 27 in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Caramia M. Padgett/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 31, 2012) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Christine Barnett, assigned to the Warlords of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 51, conducts maintenance on the SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flag ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Fidel C. Hart/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 31, 2012) Rounds are fired from the Phalanx close-in weapons system aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). The weapons system combines a 20mm Gatling gun with search and tracking radar to provide surface ships with defense against anti-ship missiles. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Fidel C. Hart/Released)

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APRA HARBOR, Guam (May 31, 2012) The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) approaches the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). Tucson is in the U.S. 7th Fleet Are of Responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class Jason Swink/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 31, 2012) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Megan Walters, assigned to the Warlords of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 51, conducts maintenance on the SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flag ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Fidel C. Hart/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 7, 2012) The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782) conducts alpha trials in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 7, 2012) The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782) conducts alpha trials in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat/Released)

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 29, 2012) Midshipman 1st Class Kevin Hillery makes his way on stage to receive his diploma during the 2012 graduation ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy. Despite an accident in April that left him paralyzed, Hillery was still allowed to graduate from the academy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor/Released)

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KARBABAD VILLAGE, Bahrain (May 21, 2012) Sailors and Marines assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) take pictures of ancient fort, Qal'Äôat al Bahrain, during a morale, welfare and recreation tour in Bahrain. 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 Gregory White/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (May 27, 2012) An EA-18G Growler from the "Shadowhawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 is stopped by an arresting gear wire after landing aboard the forward deployed Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Paul Kelly/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2012) The former USS Iowa (BB 61) sits at anchor off Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Calif. The battleship is being prepared for berthing in San Pedro, Calif. as a floating museum. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Eli J. Medellin/Released)

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BOSTON HARBOR (June 4, 2012) USS Constitution gets underway for her first turnaround cruise of 2012. The underway commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway and recognized members of the Wounded Warrior Project. Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat. She defended the sea lanes against threat from 1797 to 1855, much like the mission of today's Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Sonar Technician (Submarine) 2nd Class Thomas Rooney/Released)

The USS Constitution greets the guided-missile frigate USS Carr in Boston Harbor during an underway Battle of Midway commemoration in this U.S. Navy handout photo dated June 3, 2012. The underway honored approximately 200 members of Gold Star Families who lost loved ones in Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom and remembered the Navy's victory at Midway Island in World War II. Picture taken June 3, 2012.

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 4, 2012) Marines with 2nd Battalion, Company F, Amphibious Assault Battalion, and Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, drive their amphibious assault vehicle from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a practice amphibious assault attack at Ivo Jangkar, Indonesia. Foxtrot and Germantown are participating in the underway phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Timor Leste joins CARAT for the first time in 2012. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob D. Barber/Released)

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NEWPORT, R.I. (June 4, 2012) Navy Counselor 1st Class Zeporah Dasher, center left, and Master-at-Arms Seaman Stephanie West lay a wreath at a memorial during a ceremony at the U.S. Naval War College commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 4, 2012) Marines from the 2nd Battalion, Company F, Amphibious Assault Battalion, and Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, execute a practice amphibious assault attack during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT). CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Timor Leste joins CARAT for the first time in 2012. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob D. Barber/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2012) A double-probe fuel line from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) approaches a refueling station aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a replenishment at sea. Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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BOSTON HARBOR (June 4, 2012) USS Constitution gets underway for her first turnaround cruise of 2012. The underway commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway and recognized members of the Wounded Warrior Project. Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat. She defended the sea lanes against threat from 1797 to 1855, much like the mission of today's Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Sonar Technician (Submarine) 2nd Class Thomas Rooney/Released)

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WASHINGTON (June 4, 2012) Members of the Navy Ceremonial Guard parade the fifty state flags at the U.S. Navy Memorial to mark the start of the Battle of Midway Commemoration Day ceremony. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert officially proclaimed June 4, 2012 "Battle of Midway Commemoration Day" and called upon all Sailors from this day forward to mark June 4 as a day to remember the bravery and legacy of Midway veterans. This year is the 70th Anniversary of the decisive Battle of Midway, known as the turning point in WWII, which lead to the United States' victory in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor/Released)

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WASHINGTON (June 04, 2012) Sailors and Marines attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway was the turning point in the Pacific War and set the stage for the United States to win the Second World War. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiona Miller/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (May 30, 2012) Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) James Nielsen fires a .50-cal machine gun aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) during a live gunnery exercise. Cape St. George and Carrier Strike Group 9 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher S. Johnson/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (June 2, 2012) Personnel Specialist Seaman Naomi Aponte helps Ship'Äôs Serviceman Seaman Melissa Williams don a full firefighting ensemble during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Karolina A. Martinez/Released)

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RED SEA (May 31, 2012) Sailors assigned to a visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) steady a stretcher being raised up to an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter during a medical evacuation exercise. James E. Williams 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 Daniel J. Meshel/Released)

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RED SEA (May 30, 2012) Gunner'Äôs Mate 3rd Class Calvin Brooks performs maintenance on MK 32 surface-vessel torpedo tubes aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel J. Meshel/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (May 28, 2012) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Corey Kraemer, right, and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jonathan Baker, both assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN) 65, check and cycle an M61A1 machine gun for proper element tension. 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 Gregory White/Released)

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MANAMA, Bahrain (May 20, 2012) Sailors pull mooring lines from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) to secure the ship to the pier during a routine port visit to Bahrain.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felix Garza Jr./Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 4, 2012) Sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) participate in a memorial ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The previous USS Enterprise, CV-6, played a key role in the battle. 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 Nick C. Scott/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 4, 2012) Sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) participate in a memorial ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The previous USS Enterprise, CV-6, played a key role in the battle. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brooks Patton/Released)

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POLARIS POINT, Guam (May 31, 2012) The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) comes alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). Tucson, homeported in Peral Harbor, is on a western Pacific deployment, while Emory S. Land is on an extended deployment in Guam serving as the primary afloat maintenance activity in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elizabeth Fray/Released)

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JAVA SEA (June 6, 2012) Indonesian Navy, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships steam through the Java Sea while conducting ship formation exercises during the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012 Indonesia. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste and is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)

JAVA SEA (June 6, 2012) The Indonesian Navy sigma-class corvette KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda (SIM 367), Indonesian Navy landing platform dock ship KRI Banda Aceh (BAC 593) and the Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Waesche (WMSL 751) steam through the Java Sea while conducting ship formation exercises during the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste and is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)

JAVA SEA (June 6, 2012) The Indonesian Navy sigma-class corvette KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda (SIM 367), Indonesian Navy landing platform dock ship KRI Banda Aceh (BAC 593) and the Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Waesche (WMSL 751) steam through the Java Sea while conducting ship formation exercises during the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012 Indonesia. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste and is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)

JAVA SEA (June 6, 2012) Indonesian Navy, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships steam through the Java Sea while conducting ship formation exercises during the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012 Indonesia. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste and is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)

JAVA SEA (June 6, 2012) U.S. Coast Guard, Indonesian Navy and U.S. Navy steam through the Java Sea while conducting ship formation exercises during the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012 Indonesia. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste and is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)

JAVA SEA (June 6, 2012) Indonesian Navy, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships steam through the Java Sea while conducting ship formation exercises during the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012 Indonesia. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste and is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)

JAVA SEA (June 6, 2012) U.S. Navy, Indonesian Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships steam through the Java Sea while conducting ship formation exercises during the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012 Indonesia. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste and is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)

JAVA SEA (June 6, 2012) Indonesian navy, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships -- including USS Germantown (LSD 42), USS Vandegrift (FFG 48), USCGC Waesche (WMSL 751), KRI Banda Aceh (593), and KRI Silas Papare (386) -- steam through the Java Sea while conducting ship formation exercises as part of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012 Indonesia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II)

JAVA SEA (June 6, 2012) Indonesian Navy, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships steam through the Java Sea while conducting ship formation exercises during the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012 Indonesia. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Timor Leste joins the exercise for the first time in 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)

JAVA SEA (June 6, 2012) Indonesian Navy, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships steam through the Java Sea while conducting ship formation exercises during the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012 Indonesia. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste and is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 6, 2012) Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) stand by as the vessel approaches Marathi NATO pier facility. Annapolis, the tenth ship of her class, is homeported in Groton, Conn., and is assigned to Submarine Development Squadron 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chelsy Alamina/Released)

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SUEZ CANAL (June 4, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) passes underneath the Friendship Bridge during a Suez Canal transit. James E. Williams 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 Daniel J. Meshel/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 6, 2012) The guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) for a fueling at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

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SURABAYA, Indonesia (June 6, 2012) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 1 participate in Tactical Combat Casualty Care training with Indonesian Navy Kopaska commandos during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2012. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste and is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photos by Lt. Fernando Rivero/Released)

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SURABAYA, Indonesia (June 6, 2012) The guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) returns to port to conclude the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2012. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste and is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Fernando Rivero/Released)

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JAVA SEA (June 5, 2012) The Indonesian navy Sigma-class corvette KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda (SIM 367), left, is underway alongside the guided-missile frigate USS Vandergrift (FFG 48) during a replenishment approach exercise in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)

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BALI SEA (June 4, 2012) Ensign Jacob Leete, boarding officer assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Vandergrift (FFG 48), speaks to role players during a visit, board, search and seizure training evolution with the Indonesian navy aboard the Corvette Class KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class N. Ross Taylor/Released)

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NORMANDY, France (June 5, 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Honorable Ray Mabus, lays a wreath honoring Sailors lost during the D-Day invasion of Normandy at the U.S. Navy memorial at Utah Beach in Sainte Marie du Mont, France. Secretary Mabus also delivered remarks at a local ceremony praising the extraordinary courage of the landing forces at Utah Beach on June 6, 1944, and highlighted the role of U.S. Naval forces on that historic day. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sam Shavers/Released)

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BALTIC SEA (June 5, 2012) Lt. Matthew Pillon acts as an landing safety officer during the retrieval of the MH-60R Magnum 707 helicopter aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), in support of the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2012. This is the 40th iteration of BALTOPS, a maritime exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian T. Glunt/Released)

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RED SEA (June 2, 2012) Senior Chief Ships Servicemen Eric Maxwell instructs sailors on proper hose handling techniques during a general quarters drill aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21 New York, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ian Carver/Released)

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GULF OF AQABA (May 30, 2012) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) guide a landing craft utility, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2, out of the ship's well deck. Gunston Hall, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released)

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FT. BENNING, Ga. (June 6, 2012) Information Systems Technician 1st Class Sandra Uptagrafft, center, waves to the audience at the awards ceremony after she was officially named to the U.S. Olympic Shooting Team. Uptagrafft won the Women's 25-meter Sport Pistol match during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Smallbore. Uptagrafft will join her husband, Army Sgt. 1st Class Eric Uptagraft, on the team. This was Uptagrafft's fifth attempt at making a U.S. Olympic team. (U.S. Army photo by Michael Molinaro/Released)

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DURBAN, South Africa (June 5, 2012) High Speed Vessel (HSV) 2 Swift pulls into Durban Harbor for a two-day port visit in support of theater security cooperation in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Suzanna Brugler/Released)

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NORFOLK (June 4, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) pulls away from its berth at Naval Station Norfolk to conduct Afloat Training Group 2.3/2.4 basic phase training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

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Excellent photos! Iowas has still her Phalanx? Are they real?

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Excellent photos! Iowas has still her Phalanx? Are they real?

In a word yes. So is all the rest of the weaponry... more information on the Iowa..

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ection 1011 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 1996 required the United States Navy to reinstate to the Naval Vessel Register two of the Iowa-class battleships that had been struck by the Navy in 1995; these ships were to be maintained in the United States Navy reserve fleets (or "mothball fleet"). The Navy was to ensure that both of the reinstated battleships were in good condition and could be reactivated for use in the Marine Corps' amphibious operations. Due to Iowa’s damaged turret, the Navy selected New Jersey for placement into the mothball fleet, even though the training mechanisms on New Jersey's 16-inch (406 mm) guns had been welded down. The cost to fix New Jersey was considered less than the cost to fix Iowa; as a result, New Jersey and Wisconsin were reinstated to the Naval Vessel Register and placed back in the reserve fleet. New Jersey remained there until the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act of 1999 required the United States Secretary of the Navy to list and maintain Iowa and Wisconsin on the Naval Vessel Register. The Act also required the Secretary of the Navy to strike New Jersey from the Naval Vessel Register and transfer the battleship to a not-for-profit entity in accordance with section 7306 of Title 10, United States Code. It also required the transferee to locate the battleship in the State of New Jersey. The Navy made the switch in January 1999, allowing New Jersey to open as a museum ship in her namesake state.

On 17 March 2006, the Secretary of the Navy exercised his authority to strike Iowa and Wisconsin from the NVR, which cleared the way for both ships to be donated for use as museum ships, but the United States Congress remained "deeply concerned" over the loss of the naval surface gunfire support that the battleships provided, and noted that "navy efforts to improve upon, much less replace, this capability have been highly problematic."^[As a partial consequence, Congress passed Pub.L. 109-163, the National Defense Authorization Act 2006, requiring that the battleships be kept and maintained in a state of readiness should they ever be needed again. Congress ordered that measures be implemented to ensure that, if need be, Iowa could be returned to active duty. These measures closely mirrored the original three conditions that the National Defense Authorization Act of 1996 laid out for the maintenance of Iowa while she was in the "mothball fleet"

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Thank you my friend! So Iowa and Wisconsin are in a state of readiness, they are maintainded on the Naval Vessel Register.

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 10, 2012) Former President George H.W. Bush arrives aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The Navy's newest aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush hosted the ship's namesake and former President George H.W. Bush, along with his family and friends including former President George W. Bush, for a promotion and reenlistment ceremony in the ship's hangar bay during a scheduled underway-training evolution. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carrel Regis/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 10, 2012) Former Presidents George H.W. Bush, center, and George W. Bush, left, make their way across the flight deck of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin J. Steinberg/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 10, 2012) Former President George W. Bush shakes hands with Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin J. Steinberg/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 9, 2012) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), left, transits alongside the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). New York was commissioned in November 2009 and is currently on its maiden deployment, while Enterprise was commissioned in November 1961 and is on its 22nd and final deployment after more than 50 years of service. Both ships are currently deployed to the region in support of maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (June 5, 2012) An AS-332 Super Puma helicopter conducts a vertical replenishment between the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ian Carver/Released)

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PACIFIC Ocean (June 8, 2012) Aviation ordnancemen assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 arm a GBU-16 Paveway II on an F/A-18E during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2012) One hundred and twelve bales of cocaine recovered from a drug interdiction are offloaded onto the deck of the guided-missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47). Navy and Coast Guard personnel recovered approximately 4,910 pounds of the contraband after it was dumped from a vessel during drug interdiction operations in support of Operation Martillo off the Pacific Coast of Colombia. The estimated street value of the 112 bales is more than $367 million. Operation Martillo is a U.S., European, and western Hemisphere partner nation effort targeting illicit trafficking routes in coastal waters along the Central American isthmus. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (June 7, 2012) Rigid-hull inflatable boats carry Special Boat Team 12 (SBT 12) Sailors and guests through San Diego Bay to an at-sea change of command. Cmdr. Michael Stull was relieved by Cmdr. Shane C. Voudren.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique M. Canales/Released)

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EVERETT, Wash. (June 6, 2012) Sailors paint the starboard anchor of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) gold in preparation for the ship'Äôs Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) cruise. Nimitz is working through its tailored ship'Äôs training availability and final evaluation phase. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian A. Cotter/Released)

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PORTLAND, Ore. (June 7, 2012) Sailors man the rails aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) as the ship arrives at Tom McCall Waterfront Park to celebrate Fleet Week in Portland, Ore. during the 105th Annual Rose Festival. Navy warships have been coming to the City of Roses since USS Charleston's visit in 1907. Portland's Rose Festival is an opportunity for the Navy to raise awareness about the purpose of naval forces and sustain the strong relationship with the community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott A. McCall/Released)

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PORTLAND, Ore. (June 7, 2012) Sailors man the rails aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) as it prepares to moor beside USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, Ore. during the 105th Annual Rose Festival. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott A. McCall/Released)

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TIRANA, Albania (June 7, 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus speaks with Marines assigned to the Marine Security Detachment (MSG) in Tirana, Albania. While in Albania, Mabus met with Albanian officials to discuss continued bilateral naval cooperation. He expressed appreciation for Albania's continued commitment to Afghanistan, to stability in Western Balkans, and he encouraged efforts to strengthen the country's defense reforms and initiatives. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sam Shavers/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (June 7, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), right, conducts a replenishment at sea with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Towada-class fast-combat support ship JS Hamana (AOE 424) during Pacific Bond 2012. With the two ships are the Hatakaze-class destroyer JS Shimakaze (DDG 172) and the Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155). Pacific Bond 2012 is a U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Navy, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force maritime exercise intended to improve interoperability and further relations between the nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Declan Barnes/Released)

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VALPARAISO, Chile (June 6, 2012) Cmdr. Peter T. Mirisola, commanding officer of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36), and officers from the Chilean navy and U.S Military Group in Chile salute during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Arturo Prat Monument in Valparaiso, Chile. Underwood is deployed to Central and South America and the Caribbean in support of Southern Seas 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Frank J. Pikul/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 6, 2012) The guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) for a fueling at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

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NORFOLK (June 8, 2012) The U.S. Coast Guard cutter (USCGC) Eagle (WIX-327) makes its way down the Elizabeth River during Operation Sail (OpSail) 2012 Virginia. OpSail 2012 Virginia will be Norfolk's largest gathering of international tall ships and naval vessels in more than 100 years. OpSail 2012 Virginia commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star Spangled Banner. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Lacordrick Wilson/Released)

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NORFOLK (June 8, 2012) Ships participating in Operation Sail (OpSail) 2012 Virginia, sail towards the downtown Norfolk waterfront. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ernesto Hernandez Fonte/Released)

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STRAIT OF HORMUZ (June 10, 2012) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), front, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) transit the Strait of Hormuz. New York and Porter transited the strait with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) and is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan P. Idle/Released)

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (June 11, 2012) Sailors assigned to USS Constitution handle the topsail during sail training on the mizzen mast of the ship. Sailors assigned to Constitution routinely work to improve seamanship skills in preparation for possibly sailing the ship for the bicentennial of the War of 1812. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Michael Achterling/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (June 9, 2012) Waves crash onto the bow of guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94). Nitze is deployed as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group 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 Jeff Atherton/Released)

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MANADO, Indonesia (June 6, 2012) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) sits off the coast of Manado to support Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S military personnel, host and partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Clay M. Whaley/Released)

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MAPUTO, Mozambique (June 8, 2012) High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) arrives in Port Maputo for a seven-day port visit to support Africa Partnership Station (APS) East 2012. Africa Partnership Station is an international security cooperation initiative intended to strengthen global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Suzanna Brugler/Released)

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PORTLAND, Ore. (June 10, 2012) The guided-missile destroyers USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) and USS Dewey (DDG 105), and the guided-missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG 61) are moored pierside at Tom McCall Waterfront Park during Fleet Week in Portland, Ore., to celebrate the 105th annual Portland Rose Festival. Navy warships have been coming to the City of Roses since USS Charleston's visit in 1907. Portland's Rose Festival is an opportunity for the Navy to raise awareness about the purpose of naval forces and sustain the strong relationship with the community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott A. McCall/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (June 7, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) returns home to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a 6-month independent deployment to the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Furey/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (June 7, 2012) Gas Turbine System Technician Mechanical 2nd Class Brian Sacman meets his child for the first time after a 6-month deployment on the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Furey/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (June 7, 2012) Ships Serviceman 3rd Class Nathan Mawer proposes to his girlfriend, Sarah Bankston after a 6-month deployment aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Furey/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 4, 2012) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2, climb a ladder into an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, during cast and recovery training. EODMU-2 is assigned to Commander Task Group (CTG) 56.1, which provides mine counter-measure, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage-diving, counter-terrorism, and force protection for the U.S. 5th Fleet. HSC-26 is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 53 providing fuel and supplies to U.S. Navy and coalition ships in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Lynn Friant/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (June 6, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), right, the Military Sealift Command replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200), and the British Royal Navy type-45 destroyer HMS Daring (D32), rear, conduct a replenishment-at-sea. Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tim D. Godbee/Released)

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (June 10, 2012) Sailors assigned to USS Constitution march in the annual Bunker Hill Day parade. The parade honors the 237-year anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the first major engagements of the Revolutionary War. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Michael Achterling/Released)

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RED SEA (May 29, 2012) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) fires a 25mm chain gun during a training exercise. Gunston Hall is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 10, 2012) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Xiao Luo plays bingo on the mess decks of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed to the U.S. 3rd Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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KINGSTON, Jamaica (June 8, 2012) Divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-1, conduct an unconscious diver drill with Bahamian divers. Company 2-1 is participating in Navy Dive-Southern Partnership Station 2012, a multinational partnership engagement designed to increase interoperability and partner nation capacity through diving operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kathleen A. Gorby/Released)

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KINGSTON, Jamaica (June 7, 2012) The Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grapple (T-ARS 53) anchors out in Kingston Bay. Grapple, along with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-1 is participating in Navy Dive-Southern Partnership Station 2012, a multinational partnership engagement designed to increase interoperability and partner nation capacity through diving operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kathleen A. Gorby/Released)

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BANGOR, Wash. (June 8, 2012) The ballistic missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731) moors at the Marginal Pier at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor after a strategic deterrent patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Ray Narimatsu/Released)

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FUJI, Japan (June 11, 2012) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Sonia Colon loads the M240 machine gun during a weapons training exercise at the Camp Fuji firing range. The weapon familiarization training was designed to familiarize security forces at Naval Air Facility Atsugi with standard Navy weaponry to ensure readiness during emergency situations. (U.S. Navy photo by Aerographers Mate 3rd Class McArthur Albert/Released)

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BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2012) Seaman Brandon Nobels, left, signals to crew members of an MH-60R Magnum 707 helicopter on the flightdeck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) as they prepare to launch during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2012. Normandy is participating the 40th iteration of BALTOPS, a multinational exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian T. Glunt/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 11, 2012) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Sun Kings of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 prepares to trap the arresting wire aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua E. Walters/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 11, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua E. Walters/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 11, 2012) Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class Henry Escoto conducts maintenance on the propeller of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to helicopter sea combat squadron (HSC) 23 aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 3rd Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 11, 2012) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 prepares to trap the arresting wire aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua E. Walters/Released)

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BALTIMORE (June 15, 2012) Capt. Brandon Cordill, left wingman of the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, flies an F/A-18 Hornet over Baltimore during the Star Spangled Sailabration, which coincides with Baltimore Fleet Week 2012 and commemorates the War of 1812 and the writing of the "Star Spangled Banner." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Johnson/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during night operations. Nimitz recently got underway to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the world'Äôs largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian A. Cotter/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2012) Sailors from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 perform maintenance on an EA/6-B Prowler secured to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during night operations. Nimitz recently got underway to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the World's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian A. Cotter/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2012) Aviation Boatswain'Äôs Mate 3rd Class Joey Banks uses a tractor to move an F/A-18 Hornet of the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 across the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 15, 2012) An E-2C Hawkeye from the Wallbangers of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 prepares to land onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse Monford/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 15, 2012) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) maneuver an F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 on the ship's flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse Monford/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 13, 2012) Seamen Darion Palmer and Charles Blanchard, both from Gary, In., and assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), attach distress marker lights to flotation devices used in the event of a man overboard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Ryan J. Mayes/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2012) An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 prepares to receive fuel after disembarking personnel on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during flight operations.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/Released)

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BERAUS, Malaysia (June 17, 2012) U.S. Marines from 1st and 2nd platoon, Fox Company, and Malaysian soldiers from the 10 Paratrooper Brigade conduct an ambush exercise during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Timor Leste joins CARAT for the first time in 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Aaron Glover/Released)

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RED SEA (June 12, 2012) An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter departs the flight deck during a recovery and assist exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95). James E. Williams 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 Daniel J. Meshel/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2012) Lance Cpl. Matthias Petzold of the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 works to remove a flare and chaff magazine from an F/A-18 Super Hornet in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz recently got underway to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the World's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/Released)