Today's Photos, July 9th, 2012

[bd popeye]

No new USN pix posted yet... so I'll go with the USMC!


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7/5/2012 By Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook
Recruiting Station Twin Cities
Sgt. Geovanni Cruz, 28, from New Britain, Conn., celebrates Independence Day on July 4. Cruz is a motor transportation mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471.

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7/5/2012 By Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook
Recruiting Station Twin Cities
Sgt. Geovanni Cruz, 28, from New Britain, Conn., celebrates Independence Day with his girlfriend Sgt. Aleksandra R. Petropavlovskaya, 26, from Houston, on July 4. Cruz is a motor transportation mechanic and Petropavlovskaya is a supply clerk. Both Marines are attached to Marine Wing Support Squadron 471.

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7/7/2012 By Cpl. Joshua Young
1st MEB
Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, begin their training exercise aboard Range 107 at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 7. The newly activated battalion is participating in large scale exercise, Javelin Thrust. More than 5,000 Marines from the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, part of I Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve are participating in the exercise. The large-scale exercise is the first in a three-part continuum, culminating with a Navy and Marine Corps led amphibious exercise Dawn Blitz in 2013. Javelin Thrust is the largest annual Marine Corps Reserve and active duty training exercise, comprised of reserve Marines from 38 states, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 9th Communication Battalion, and 1st Law Enforcement Battalion. The 33 Canadian Brigade Group from Ottawa, Canada is participating as a coalition force, with a higher headquarters based at Camp Pendleton.

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7/7/2012 By Cpl. Joshua Young
1st MEB
Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct squad rushes at Range 107 aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 7.

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7/6/2012 By Sgt. Paul Robbins Jr.
31st MEU
Marines with the Maritime Raid Force engage targets during rapid target engagement training, July 6. Snipers from the Amphibious Reconnaissance Platoon and Scout Snipers came together to train and provide a demonstration to Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces. The 31st MEU is the United States' force in readiness for the Asia Pacific.

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7/5/2012 By Sgt John Odette
Marine Forces Reserve
Light Armored Vehicles belonging to 4th Light Armored Reconnaisance are staged at Range 500A prior to conducting assault drills. Javelin Thrust is an annual large-scale exercise here which allows active and reserve Marines and sailors from 38 different states to train together as a seamless Marine Air Ground Task Force.

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7/5/2012 By Sgt John Odette
Marine Forces Reserve
4th Light Armored Reconnaisance Marines rest and eat chow between conducting assault drills at Range 500A. Javelin Thrust is an annual large-scale exercise here which allows active and reserve Marines and sailors from 38 different states to train together as a seamless Marine Air Ground Task Force.

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7/5/2012 By Sgt John Odette
Marine Forces Reserve
Marines from Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, stand by prior to firing practice Light Anti-Armor Weapon rounds on Range 109. Javelin Thrust is an annual large-scale exercise here which allows active and reserve Marines and sailors from 38 different states to train together as a seamless Marine Air Ground Task Force.

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7/5/2012 By Cpl. Jonathan Wright
31st MEU
Lance Cpl. Erik Brasile, fire team leader with 3rd platoon, Company G., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, engages enemy Australians from the roof of a building during the siege of Raspberry Creek here, July 5. The major engagement of the multi-weeklong war during Exercise Hamel 2012, 50 Marines fend off the advancing Australian Army 1st Brigade before eventually being overrun. Exercise Hamel 2012 is a multi-national training evolution between the U.S. Marine Corps, Australian Army and New Zealand Army, aimed at certifying the Australian 1st Brigade for operational deployment. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and is the nation's force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

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7/5/2012 By Cpl. Jonathan Wright
31st MEU
Cpl. Fritz Waechtler, machine gun team leader with Weapons platoon, Company G., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, directs the fire of a M240-G machine gun during the siege of Raspberry Creek here, July 5.

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7/5/2012 By Cpl. Jonathan Wright
31st MEU
Cpl. Justin Wilson, team leader with Weapons platoon, Company G., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, checks an alleyway for enemy movement during the siege of Raspberry Creek here, July 5.

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7/5/2012 By Cpl. Jonathan Wright
31st MEU
Marines with Company G., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage the enemy Australians from inside a building during the siege of Raspberry Creek here, July 5.

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7/5/2012 By Cpl. Jonathan Wright31st MEU
Lance Cpl. Erik Brasile, fire team leader with 3rd platoon, Company G., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires a round from his M203 grenade launcher during the siege of Raspberry Creek here, July 5.

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7/4/2012 By Cpl. Amber G. Watson
Marine Forces Reserve
Cpl. Adam Waldron, an armorer with Bulk Fuel Co. A, 6th Engineer Support Bn. and native of Phoenix, Ariz., instructs Lance Cpl. Patrick Hayes, of Yuma, Ariz., on the finer points of M240G machine gunnery during Exercise Javelin Thrust. Javelin Thrust is an annual large-scale exercise here which allows active and reserve Marines and sailors from 38 different states to train together as a seamless Marine Air Ground Task Force.

[bd popeye]

Now a few of USN pix just posted!..


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SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 7, 2012) An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Warlords of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HSL) 51 sits chocked and chained on the flight deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG-63) at dusk. Cowpens is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan and is underway in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly/Released)

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 7, 2012) International ships sit pierside and open for tours during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo by Photographer PO1 Takahiro Ito/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 6, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 is directed onto the catapult on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting sustainment exercises off the coast of California designed to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nolan Kahn/Released)

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GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 29, 2012) Seaman Recruit Ryan McNena, center, from Queens, N.Y., and other recruits don MCU-2P gas masks in the USS Chief Fire Fighting trainer at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits go through five days of training at USS Chief, learning to fight shipboard fires and handle chemical, biological, radiation attacks. (U.S. Navy photo by Scott A. Thornbloom/Released)

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Search And Rescue training for french troops (Army helicopters, Air Force paratroopers, medics) in Tchad (took place on June the 27th, pics released yesterday)











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Turkish Police Special operation Teams-Drug Operation in Konya

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India's Naval Chief Admiral Nirmal Verma (L) shakes hands with Bangladesh's Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Zahir Uddin Ahmed prior to a meeting in New Delhi on July 9, 2012. The Bangfladesh Navy chief is on an official visit to Delhi.

Bangladesh's Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Zahir Uddin Ahmed (2L) inspects the guard of honor prior to a meeting with India's Naval Chief Admiral Nirmal Verma in New Delhi on July 9, 2012. The Bangfladesh Navy chief is on an official visit to Delhi.

Bangladesh's Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Zahir Uddin Ahmed (3L) talks with India's Naval Chief Admiral Nirmal Verma (2L) after the guard of honor in New Delhi on July 9, 2012. The Bangfladesh Navy chief is on an official visit to Delhi.

Vietnamese navy's officers (in white) walk aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Chafee during a disaster control training with US sailors at Tien Sa port in the central city of Danang on April 25, 2012. Three US 7th Fleet's ships including also the flagship USS Blue Ridge and the rescue and salvage ship USNS Safeguard are holding a five-day non-combatant naval exchange with Vietnamese navy in the port city of Danang.

Vietnamese navy's officers observe US sailors demonstrating their skills aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Chafee during a disaster control training with US sailors at Tien Sa port in the central city of Danang on April 25, 2012. Three US 7th Fleet's ships including also the flagship USS Blue Ridge and the rescue and salvage ship USNS Safeguard are holding a five-day non-combatant naval exchange with Vietnamese navy in the port city of Danang.

Actor Ernest Borgnine (C) is shown in this undated publicity photograph from the popular 1960's television series "McHale's Navy" along with co-stars Tim Conway (L) and Joe Flynn. U.S. actor Ernest Borgnine, whose bulldog appearance made him a natural for tough-guy roles in films like "The Wild Bunch" but won an Oscar for playing a sensitive loner in "Marty," died on July 8, 2012 at the age of 95, his longtime publicist said.

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Sea Breeze 2012 Starts in Odesa. Participating nations: Azerbaijan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Georgia, Germany, Israel, Moldova, Norway, Portugal, Qatar, Sweden, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, USA, Turkey.
Sea Breeze 2012, co-hosted by the Ukrainian and U.S. navies, aims to improve maritime safety, security and stability engagements in the Black Sea by enhancing the capabilities of Partnership for Peace and Black Sea regional maritime security forces.
The focus of Sea Breeze 2012 training will be counter-piracy operations, search-and-rescue operations, live-fire exercises and maritime security activities. The exercise will also provide its participants with numerous opportunities to operate together and develop working relationships. The maritime security activities will include maritime boarding procedures, maritime interdiction operations and maritime domain awareness training, all designed to identify and intercept at-sea criminal activities such as unlawful fishing, piracy, and trafficking persons, drugs or illegal weapons.

[vor033]

Great Photos today Guys, thanks for taking the time and effort

[vor033]

Peter MacKay, Canada's Minister of National Defence, inspects soldiers from the Lord Strathcona's Horse at the Spruce Meadows North American event in Calgary, Alberta, July 8, 2012.

Peter MacKay, Canada's Minister of National Defence, inspects soldiers from the Lord Strathcona's Horse at the Spruce Meadows North American event in Calgary, Alberta, July 8, 2012.

Peter MacKay, Canada's Minister of National Defence inspects soldiers from the Lord Strathcona's Horse at the Spruce Meadows North American event in Calgary, Alberta, July 8, 2012.

Peter MacKay, Canada's Minister of National Defence, inspects soldiers from the Lord Strathcona's Horse at the Spruce Meadows North American event in Calgary, Alberta, July 8, 2012.

Soldiers from Canada's Lord Strathcona's Horse stand ready for inspection with their rifles at the Spruce Meadows North American event in Calgary, Alberta, July 8, 2012.

Soldiers from Canada's Lord Strathcona's Horse stand ready for inspection at the Spruce Meadows North American event in Calgary, Alberta, July 8, 2012.

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A German instructor and Spc. Edward Gil of the 841st Engineer Battalion from Miami, Fla., discuss his weapons marksmanship after his first attempt at firing a German weapon. Soldiers are able to compete for the German Schützenschnur gold, silver, or bronze marksman skills award while building their skills and cultural relationships.

A German instructor and Staff Sgt. Oscar Rondan of the 841st Engineer Battalion from Miami, Fla., discuss his weapons marksmanship after his first attempt at firing a German weapon. Soldiers are able to compete for the German Schützenschnur gold, silver, or bronze marksman skills award while building their skills and cultural relationships.

U.S. soldiers from the 841st Engineer Battalion, out of Miami, Fla., are given the opportunity to be guided by German army instructors while firing the German MG3 machine gun, the German P8 hand gun, and the German G36 during the Schützenschnur range day, July 7. This unique experience helps soldiers increase their general weapons familiarization, marksmanship, and cultural awareness.

The 841st Engineer Battalion soldiers are given instruction on the German P8 9mm hand gun, July 7. The Schützenschnur weapons qualification range enables U.S. Army soldiers to gain shooting skills and learn foreign weapons

Soldiers from the 841st Engineer Battalion, out of Miami, Fla., receive a range safety briefing before proceeding to the German weapons qualification range to be introduced to German weapons and regulations, July 7. By participating in the German Schützenschnur qualification range day, the soldiers have the unique opportunity to interact with foreign soldiers and increase their cultural awareness.

German army soldiers and U.S. Army soldiers gather together for a picture, commemorating their time together at the Schützenschnur range day, July 7. The event offered the opportunity for coalition forces to fire German weapons while building bonds and cultural awareness.

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Exercise Precision Support 12-1 conducted between 03 July 12 – 28 July 2012 is the provision of Airbase Operations for the successful and efficient conduct of Precision Red, C130 Air Operations. Combat Support elements under the exercise title of Air Operations Task Unit 006 (AOST006) have established Airbases at three austere airfields, Benning, Samuel Hill and Williamson to enable C130 aircraft to conduct Mission Rehearsal Exercise and aircrew validation. The interoperability demonstrated and practiced by both Airbase and Air Operations highlight the essential requirement for Air Land integration to achieve successful projection of Air Power.

Departing from the C130 are the members of No. 1 Airfield Defence Squadron at Benning Airfield.

Departing from the C130 are the members of No. 1 Airfield Defence Squadron and Medical Assistant Leading Aircraftwoman Megan MacAuslan who is bearing arms for personal and patient protection at Benning Airfield.

Intelligence Officer Flight Lieutenant Robbie Harlon from 87 Squadron is keeping guard of Benning Airfield during exercise Precision Support.

Intelligence Officer Flight Lieutenant Robbie Harlon from 87 Squadron is keeping guard of Benning Airfield during exercise Precision Support.

Intelligence Officer Flight Lieutenant Robbie Harlon from 87 Squadron is keeping guard of Benning Airfield during exercise Precision Support.

Checking his radio equipment is Aircraftman Benjamin Gough from No. 1 Airfield Defence Squadron prior to departing to Benning Airfeild during exercise Precision Support.

Members of No. 1 Airfield Defence Squadron prepare their kits for inspection prior to departing to Benning Airfield.

Listening to a brief are the Members of No. 1 Airfield Defence Squadron after preparing their kits for inspection prior to departing to Benning Airfield.

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nvm........

[bd popeye]

Excellent photos posted by all contributors! excellent!


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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 6, 2012) Sailors from the Royal New Zealand navy and U.S. Navy dive into the pool to start a 200-meter freestyle relay during a Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) international swim meet. Over one hundred Sailors from multiple nations gathered at Scott Pool to compete in a friendly swim meet and get to know each other prior to the start of the operational portion of RIMPAC 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from Jun. 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth/Released)

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SAMAR, Philippines (June 29, 2012) Chief Hospital Corpsman Freddie Mawanay sings a duet with a local spectator at Catbalogan Park. Approximately two thousand local residents gathered around the plaza to watch the performance. The event marks the wrap up of Pacific Partnership 2012 in the region. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 7, 2012) Sailors gather in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) for firefighting training during a general quarters drill. 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 Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 7, 2012) Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Bobby Medina, assigned to the Patriots of Electrician Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, sprays out grease on an EA-6B Prowler aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sabrina Fine/Released)

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PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain (July 4, 2012) Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Statler, a chaplain assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), volunteers at the Little Sisters of the Poor, a Roman Catholic order that is dedicated to serving the elderly, during a community service project as part of a scheduled port visit to Palma de Mallorca. Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)

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GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 5, 2012) Machinist's Mate 1st Class Shakeysha Fludd observes Seaman Recruit Jesus Fierro, from Pico Rivera, Calif., as he sprays CO2 extinguishing agent on an electrical panel during a simulated Class 'Ä' electrical fire in the USS Chief fire fighting trainer at Recruit Training Command. More than 35,000 recruits go through five days of training aboard USS Chief learning to fight shipboard fires and how to handle chemical, biological, and radiation attacks. (U.S. Navy photo by Scott A. Thornbloom/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 6, 2012) Airman Rachel Moen, from Tacoma, Wash., takes a fuel sample from an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting sustainment exercises off the coast of California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 7, 2012) Airman Yang Minyu, assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, services the nitrogen for an EA-6B Prowler aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class DJ Revell/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (July 6, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) departs Souda Bay, Greece after the first port call of the ship's maiden deployment. Jason Dunham is deployed with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (July 5, 2012) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) heave line to connect a fuel probe during an underway replenishment. 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 (July 8, 2012) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Island Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 approaches the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) at sunrise after delivering pallets of supplies to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a vertical replenishment. George Washington departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. 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 2nd Class Cody R. Boyd/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 7, 2012) A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistic Support Squadron (VRC) 30, Det. 5, approaches the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 3, 2012) Cpl. Joseph Baumb, left, and Cpl. Joseph Wolfe, both assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 (Reinforced), perform preventative maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima, the flagship of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU), 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 Seaman Apprentice Scott Youngblood/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2012) An aviation boatswain's mate (handling) directs an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 toward a catapult on the flight deck 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 3rd Class Tim D. Godbee/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 5, 2012) Culinary Specialist Seaman Dean Harris prepares vegetables for an evening meal in the galley aboard the amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Gunston Hall and the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) are part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group 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 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 4, 2012) Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) prepare to disembark aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released)

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NORFOLK (July 7, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departs Norfolk Naval Shipyard to conduct sea trials. Harry S. Truman is conducting sea trials in collaboration with Norfolk Naval Shipyard to train Sailors and ensure operability of equipment and systems while at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristina Young/Released)

[FrankBooth]

No new USN pix posted yet... so I'll go with the USMC!


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Love this shot, great job everyone.

[bd popeye]

Thank you sir! ^^^

more PIX...


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SAMAR Republika ng Pilipinas (June 29, 2012) Musicians 3rd Class Travis Smilen, left, and Steve Lamonica perform at Catbalogan City Park during the wrap up of Pacific Partnership 2012 in the region. The event drew approximately 2,000 visitors and included a juggling team from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and local Philippine bands. Pacific Partnership, now in its seventh year, is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission intended to build partnerships and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)

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GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Republika ng Pilipinas (July 6, 2012) Musician 3rd Class Anthony Chiles, assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet Band ensemble, Orient Express, performs at a master class for students at the Glan School of Arts and Trades during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines 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 the exercise for the first time in 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Aaron Glover/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2012) An aviation boatswain mate (handling) directs an F/A-18C Hornet toward a catapult on the flight deck 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 3rd Class Tim D. Godbee/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2012) Aviation boatswain mates push an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 over an arresting wire on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tim D. Godbee/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2012) Rear Adm. Mike Shoemaker, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, stands back after hooking cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 during a replenishment at sea aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Karolina A. Martinez/Released)

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (July 7, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departs Norfolk Naval Shipyard to conduct sea trials. Harry S. Truman is conducting sea trials in collaboration with Norfolk Naval Shipyard to train Sailors and ensure operability of equipment and systems while at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristina Young/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 7, 2012) Seaman Peter Tassani, left, and Seaman Brittany Burke prepare an inline educator for use on a simulated flooding casualty during a general quarters drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85). McCampbell is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Declan Barnes/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 6, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 is directed onto the catapult on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting sustainment exercises off the coast of California designed to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nolan Kahn/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 7, 2012) A wave strikes the side of to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) as it conducts a replenishment at sea with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Winn/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 6, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Matthew Fulks from Utica, Mich., observes flight operations as an F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting sustainment exercises off the coast of California designed to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nolan Kahn/Released)

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An Avro Vulcan bomber airplane prepares to land on the first day of the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, U.K., on Monday, July 9, 2012. The Farnborough International Air Show runs from July 9-15.

A F-18 fighter jet flies in display during Farnborough International Airshow, Farnborough, England, Monday, July 9, 2012.

A F-18 fighter jet flies in display during Farnborough International Airshow, Farnborough, England, Monday, July 9, 2012.

A Yak 130 takes part in a flying display at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire, southern England, on July 9, 2012.