Today's PIX!! Monday July 16th, 2012

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SAN DIEGO (July 12, 2012) Cmdr. William J. Murphy, commanding officer of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 10 delivers remarks during the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 10 disestablishment ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island. The ceremony commemorated HS-10's past missions and officially ended the fleet replacement squadron's 52 years of service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

PENSACOLA, Fla. (July 12, 2011) The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform maneuvers during a practice flight demonstration over Pensacola Beach. The Blue Angels 2012 performances are in celebration of the Centennial of Marine Aviation and commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Johnson/Released)

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM (July 3, 2012) Sapper Ben Schalk, a combat engineer with Australian army's 3 Combat Engineer Regiment (3 CER) looks on during a clearance operation at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows. Twenty-two nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise scheduled June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise. (Royal Australian Navy photo by Cpl. Chris ****son/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2012) A Mexican Marine teaches proper fast roping techniques to U.S. Marines aboard the ARM Usumacinta (A-412) during RIMPAC 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Seeber/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2012) Mexican marines fast rope from a Mexican MI-17 helicopter during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Seeber/Released)

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 11, 2012) Seaman Jerrod Turner heaves a line aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) as the ship pulls out from port during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 9, 2012) Australian army soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a raid from amphibious assault vehicles driven by U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, during of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler L. Main/Released)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 12, 2012) Information Systems Technician Seaman David Armstead and other Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift stand by on a heaving line during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4). During the evolution, Vandegrift took on more than 90,000 gallons of fuel and 35,000 pounds of food, mail, as well as parts and supplies. Vandegrift is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. national interests and expanding maritime partnerships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class N. Ross Taylor/Released)

IONIAN SEA (July 12, 2012) Hull Technician 1st Class Zachary Leinart, left, instructs Sailors during a general quarters drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99). Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class A.J. Jones/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2012) U.S. Marines prepare to enter a Mexican navy MI-17 helicopter aboard the Mexican navy transport ship ARM Usumacinta (A-412) during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Seeber/Released)

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 11, 2012) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. (Canadian Forces photo by Jacek Szymanski, Royal Canadian Navy/Released)

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 10, 2012) The Japan Self Defense Force ship JS Shirane (DDH 143) is underway during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo by Photographer PO1 Takahiro Ito/Released)

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 12, 2012) Marines assigned to Combat Assault Company prepare to launch their amphibious assault vehicles during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Daniel Johnston/Released)

EWA BEACH, Hawaii (July 11, 2012) Chief Navy Diver Johnathan L. Millen, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, performs shooting drills with the Royal Australian Navy Clearance and Diving Team during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jumar T. Balacy/Released)

EWA BEACH, Hawaii (July 11, 2012) Able Seaman Clearance Diver Adrian Fabrianesi, assigned to Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diving Team 1, performs shooting drills with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jumar T. Balacy/Released)

VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 11, 2012) U.S. Navy Lt. Beth Aban listens to the heartbeat of three-year-old Vietnamese girl after a Laser Scar Revision surgery aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international organizations designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Kristopher Radder/Released)

SAMAR, Philippines (July 1, 2012) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) sits off the coast of the Philippines during Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international organizations designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/Released)

ARABIAN SEA (July 10, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 launches from 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 and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 10, 2012) An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter from the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 5 flies the national ensign alongside 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 2nd Class Julia A. Casper/Released)

ARABIAN SEA (July 11, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brenton G. Poyser/Released)

ARABIAN SEA (July 11, 2012) A plane captain, assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, wipes down the canopy of an EA-6B Prowler 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 and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan P. Idle/Released)

KINGSTON, Jamaica (July 12, 2012) Sailors man the sea and anchor detail as the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) arrives in Kingston, Jamaica for a scheduled port visit. 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)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 11, 2012) F/A-18 Hornets and F/A-18 Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 fly over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class DJ Revell/Released)

ARABIAN SEA (July 10, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)

ARABIAN SEA (July 10, 2012) Sailors conduct preflight preparations on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 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 Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2012) U.S. Marine helicopters sit on the flight deck during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Crosby/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2012) Royal Australian Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force divers train together aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper tender JS Bungo (MST-464) during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in the biennial 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)

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 13, 2012) Rear Adm. Patrick E. McGrath, commander of Strike Force Training Pacific and deputy commander of U.S. 3rd Fleet, is assisted by a New Zealand Army officer before flying a Royal New Zealand Navy SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopter during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Daniel Johnston/Released)

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 13, 2012) Rear Adm. Patrick E. McGrath, commander of Strike Force Training Pacific and deputy commander of U.S. 3rd Fleet, prepares to fly a Royal New Zealand Navy SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopter during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Daniel Johnston/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2012) A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter practices landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. (Canadian Forces photo by MCpl Marc-Andre Gaudreault, Canadian Forces Combat Camera/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2012) Sailors prepare to move two U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. (Canadian Forces photo by MCpl Marc-Andre Gaudreault, Canadian Forces Combat Camera/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2012) A Mexican navy sailor aboard the Mexican navy transport ship ARM Usumacinta (A-412) mans a .50-caliber machine gun during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Seeber/Released) (Edit)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 12, 2012) Marines assigned to Combat Assault Company launch their amphibious assault vehicles during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Daniel Johnston/Released)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 12, 2012) Marines assigned to Combat Assault Company perform a loading exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) with amphibious assault vehicles during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adriana J. Cantu/Released)

[vor033]

Great Pics bd Popeye, thanks for posting them

[vor033]

Exercise Western Accord 2012 is a multi-lateral training exercise with West African nations to increase understanding and interoperability, prevent conflict by enabling Africans to provide for their security and stability, strengthen relationships with partner nations, and promote and support U.S. national security priorities. Participating nations include the U.S., Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Burkina Faso and France.

Lance Cpl. Jason R. Demopoulos, a Columbus, Ohio, native and rifleman with 3rd Battalion 25th Marine Regiment, lines up among Gambian soldiers to shoot from the pivot. Basic combat marksmanship focuses on techniques and maneuvers effective in urban environments and close-quarters battle.

A Gambian soldier fires a hammered-pair, or two shots fired in rapid succession, at a distance of 15-yards for a combat marksmanship training range during Exercise Western Accord 2012. Basic combat marksmanship focuses on techniques and maneuvers effective in urban environments and close-quarters battle.

To build proficiency for firing on the move, Marines and Gambian soldiers move from the 25-yard firing line to the 15-yard firing line during a combat marksmanship range for Exercise Western Accord 2012

Marines and Gambian soldiers conduct a fire-on-the-move at targets from 25 yards during a combat marksmanship training range during Exercise Western Accord 2012. Basic combat marksmanship focuses on techniques and maneuvers effective in urban environments and close-quarters battle.

Cpl. John P. Maggard, a range coach from 3rd Battalion 25th Marine Regiment, inspects the chamber of a Gambian soldier to ensure it is safe to proceed to the next course of fire during a combat marksmanship range at Exercise Western Accord 2012.

[bd popeye]

Thanks vor33! Excellent photos Vor33!

Here's some from China.

Rescuers are seen at the site of a landslide in the city of Liupanshui in southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 13, 2012. Eight people have been confirmed dead following three rainstorm-triggered landslides that occurred Friday in the city of Liupanshui, the city government said. (Xinhua/Chu Shouzheng)

Rescuers deal with a chlorine gas leak accident in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, July 14, 2012. A chlorine gas leak occurred in the Wuhan Xingwang Bio-Tech Co. Ltd. in Wuhan on Saturday morning. No information on casualties was immediately available. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

Liu Yang (L), China's first female in space, anwsers a question in Beijing, capital of China, July 13, 2012. After a two-week quarantine and recovery, three Chinese astronauts that successfully fulfilled China's first manned space docking mission appeared in public on Friday. (Xinhua/Zha Chunming)

Former Chelsea star Didier Drogba, center, is escorted by police officers upon his arrival at Pudong International Airport Saturday July 14, 2012 in Shanghai, China.

Police form a line in front of a cordon as Shanghai Shenhua fans shout to welcome former Chelsea football star Didier Drogba upon his arrival at Pudong international airport in Shanghai on July 14, 2012. Drogba was given a hero's welcome as he arrived in China to start a two-and-a-half year contract that is expected to make him one of football's highest-paid players

Chinese military vessel Zheng He arrives at the seaport of Guayaquil July 13, 2012

Police officers talk to each other as a protester holds up a mask (L) of the recently deceased Chinese dissident Li Wangyang outside China's liaison office in Hong Kong on July 15, 2012. Relatives and rights groups have said Li Wangyang, who was jailed for over 22 years for his role in the 1989 Tiananmen democracy protests, died in suspicious circumstances when he was found hanged at his hospital last in June.

In this photo released by China's Xinhua, a Chinese fishery administration ship, background, guards a Chinese fishing vessel near Yongshu Reef of the Spratly islands in South China Sea, Sunday, July 15, 2012. A fleet of 30 fishing vessels Sunday arrived at the reef where China has an ocean observatory and will spend 20 days for fishing, according to Xinhua. The Spratlys are a major cluster of potentially oil- and gas-rich islands and reefs long disputed by China, the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam and Brunei.

Ammunition sits atop ordnance boxes in a cave that was once the headquarters of former Chinese Communist military leader Lin Biao, located in mountains on the outskirts of Beijing July 16, 2012. The cave has been turned into a 'Military Bar' using old military ordnance as furniture including sandbags, helmets, artillery shells and land mines. Marshal Lin Biao used the cave as his military headquarters in 1968 shortly before he died when his plane crashed in Mongolia following what appeared to be a failed coup to oust Chairman Mao. He was shortly after his death officially condemned as a traitor by the Communist Party of China.

Fire fighters rescue a trapped baby with a bason in Xieqiao Village of Bijiang District in Tongren, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 16, 2012. A rain-triggered flood hit the village Monday, and rescuers have transfered all the six trapped persons. (Xinhua/Liu Yonggang)

[vor033]

A boat drifts near The HMS Ocean on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games.

People visit near the moored HMS Ocean on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games.

People visit near the moored HMS Ocean on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games.

People visit near the moored HMS Ocean on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games

The HMS Ocean is moored on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games.

The HMS Ocean is moored on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games.

The HMS Ocean is moored on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games.

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM (July 6, 2012) Australian sailors raise the colors aboard the Royal Australian Navy Adelaide-class guided-missile frigate HMAS Darwin (FFG 04) and the Royal Australian navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Perth (FFH 157) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. Twenty-two nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise scheduled June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise. (Royal Australian Navy photo by Cpl. Chris ****son/Released

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2012) Lt. Gen. Stuart Beare, commander of Canadian Expeditionary Force Command Headquarters , speaks with Canadian soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (2PPCLI) from Shilo, Manitoba, during a commander's call in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric T. Crosby/Released)

PEARL HARBOR (July 12, 2012) A Sailor lowers a rigid hull inflatable boat crew to the waterline while conducting an ammunitions onload aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) Sailor during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek R. Sanchez/Released)

PEARL HARBOR (July 12, 2012) Sailors lower a missile into the missile deck aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) in preparation for a missile launch during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek R. Sanchez/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) launches a Standard Missile (SM 2) during a missile exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released) (Edit)

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Military working dog section at RAAF Tindal practice fire and movement techniques on a regular basis. This training is assisting the Military Working Dogs prepare for the increased activity during Exercise Pitch Black 2012. Security Police is providing critical support to RAAF Base Tindal for Exercise Pitch Black 2012. One of these elements is the unit's Military Working Dogs and Handlers, both of whom are highly trained to provide security to the base and its high value assets.

Military Working Dog Handler Leading Aircraftman Shaun Richardson and Military Working Dog 'Harlow', prepare to attack (using blank ammunition) the enemies’ position during a training exercise.

Military Working Dog Handler Leading Aircraftman Joshua Holmes, attacks (using blank ammunition) the enemies’ position during a training exercise.

Military Working Dog Handler Leading Aircraftman Shaun Richardson and Military Working Dog 'Harlow', prepare to attack (using blank ammunition) the enemies’ position during a training exercise.

Military Working Dog Trooper demonstrates apprehension techniques on 'intruder' LAC Joshua Holmes.

Military Working Dog Trooper demonstrates apprehension techniques on 'intruder' LAC Joshua Holmes.

Military Working Dog Handler Aircraftman Andrew Lock, attacks (using blank ammunition) the enemies’ position during a training exercise.

Military Working Dog Handler Corporal Damien Martin and Military Working Dog 'Trooper', prepare to attack (using blank ammunition) the enemies’ position during a training exercise.

Military Working Dog Handler Leading Aircraftman Joshua Holmes, attacks (using blank ammunition) the enemies’ position during a training exercise.

Military Working Dog Handler Leading Aircraftman Shaun Richardson and Military Working Dog 'Harlow', attack (using blank ammunition) the enemies’ position during a training exercise.

Military Working Dog Handler Leading Aircraftman Joshua Holmes, prepares to attack (using blank ammunition) the enemies’ position during a training exercise.

Military Working Dog Handler Leading Aircraftman Shaun Richardson and Military Working Dog 'Harlow', prepare to attack (using blank ammunition) the enemies’ position during a training exercise.

[Popsiq]

Great pix to-day. Lots more RimPac to come.

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A British Army AH1 Apache captivates thousands of spectators with an aerial demonstration July 15, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. More than 250,000 trade and public visitors attend the bi-annual event which concluded today.

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An A-10 Warthog from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., approaches the KC-135R Stratotanker's boom during a boss lift and training flight over Michigan, July 11, 2012. The KC-135R is from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, and was conducting a refueling mission to allow recognized civilian employers who have been nominated by their guardmember employees.

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Two A-10 Thunderbolt II's from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., start a left banking maneuver after being mid-air refueled and prepare to head back to an exercise during a boss lift and training flight over Michigan, July 11, 2012. The refueling mission was conducted to recognize civilian employers who have been nominated by their guardmember employees.

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An A-10 Thunderbolt II from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., moves to take position off the KC-135R Stratotanker's right wing after being mid-air refueled during a boss lift and training flight over Michigan, July 11, 2012. The KC-135R is from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, and was conducting a refueling mission to allow recognized civilian employers who have been nominated by their guardmember employees.

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An A-10 Thunderbolt II from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., displaying serpentine noseart around the 30 mm GAU-8/A Gatling Gun while being mid-air refueled during a boss lift and training flight over Michigan, July 11, 2012. The A-10 host an assortment of armament, with the GAU-8/A cannon able to dispense 3,900 rounds per minute.

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A B1-B Lancer, here from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, sits on the airfield at RAF Mildenhall July 12, 2012. The B1-B is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force. The aircraft's blended wing and body configuration, variable-geometry wings and turbofan afterburning engines combine to provide long range, maneuverability and high speed, while enhancing survivability.

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A B-1B Lancer, here from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, sits on the airfield at RAF Mildenhall July 12, 2012. The B-1B holds almost 50 world records for speed, payload, range and time of climb in its class. The National Aeronautic Association recognized the B-1B for completing one of the 10 most memorable record flights for 1994.

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A B-1B Lancer, here from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, sits on the airfield at RAF Mildenhall July 12, 2012, The B-1B is a highly versatile, multi-mission weapon system. Its synthetic aperture radar is capable of tracking, targeting and engaging moving vehicles, as well as self-targeting and terrain-following modes. In addition, an extremely accurate global positioning system-aided inertial navigation system enables aircrews to navigate without the aid of ground-based navigation aids, as well as engage targets with a high level of precision.

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A transient B-1B Bomber from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, sits on the RAF Mildenhall flightline as a C-5 Galaxy passes overhead July 12, 2012.

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A transient B-1B Bomber from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, sits on the RAF Mildenhall flightline July 12, 2012. The B-1B Lancer is a supersonic bomber capable of delivering up to a 75,000 pound (34,019 kilogram) payload. The Lancer is used by the U.S. Air Force as a global reach multi-purpose bomber and can rapidly deliver precision and non-precision weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world, at any time.

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A transient B-1B Bomber from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, sits on the RAF Mildenhall flightline July 12, 2012. The B-1B Lancer is a multi-mission bomber, capable of carrying the largest payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the U.S. Air Force inventory. The platform has global reach capability and can deliver up to a 75,000 pound (34,019 kilogram) payload.

[m4rs75]

Awesome pix guys!

Paratroopers from Chosen Company of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry adjust their night vision headgear before beginning a helicopter assault mission at Combat Outpost Herrera in Afghanistan's Paktiya Province July 15, 2012. Picture taken July 15.

Paratroopers from Chosen Company of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry board a waiting CH-47 Chinook helicopter as they begin a helicopter assault mission at Combat Outpost Herrera in Afghanistan's Paktiya Province July 15, 2012. Picture taken July 15.

Paratroopers from Chosen Company of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry walk along a field while on a helicopter assault mission to improve their biological database of fighting aged males, near the town of Ahmad Khel in Afghanistan's Paktiya Province July 16, 2012. Picture taken July 16.

Paratroopers from Chosen Company of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry walk down a wooded pathway while on a helicopter assault mission to improve their biological database of fighting aged males, near the town of Ahmad Khel in Afghanistan's Paktiya Province July 16, 2012. Picture taken July 16.

Paratroopers from Chosen Company of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry provide security to Afghan National Police officers clearing homes in a small town while on a helicopter assault mission to improve their biological database of fighting aged males, near the town of Ahmad Khel in Afghanistan's Paktiya Province July 16, 2012. Picture taken July 16.

A paratrooper from Chosen Company of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry waits for an Afghan National Army soldier to finish searching a house while on a helicopter assault mission to improve their biological database of fighting aged males, near the town of Ahmad Khel in Afghanistan's Paktiya Province July 16, 2012. Picture taken July 16.

An Afghan boy peeks out of his home to watch a paratrooper from Chosen Company of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry walking past while on a helicopter assault mission to improve their biological database of fighting aged males, near the town of Ahmad Khel in Afghanistan's Paktiya Province July 16, 2012. Picture taken July 16.

Paratroopers from Chosen Company of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry provide security for Afghan Uniformed Police officers searching an Afghan house after finding contraband ammunition in the home, on while on a helicopter assault mission to improve their biological database of fighting aged males, near the town of Ahmad Khel in Afghanistan's Paktiya Province July 16, 2012. Picture taken July 16.

Afghan children watch as paratroopers from Chosen Company of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry work to clear homes while on a helicopter assault mission to improve their biological database of fighting aged males, near the town of Ahmad Khel in Afghanistan's Paktiya Province July 16, 2012. Picture taken July 16.

Paratroopers from Chosen Company of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry provide security over a collection of fighting aged males, while on a helicopter assault mission to improve their biological database, near the town of Ahmad Khel in Afghanistan's Paktiya Province July 16, 2012. Picture taken July 16.

A paratrooper from Chosen Company of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry photographs a rainbow towards the end of a helicopter assault mission to improve their biological database, near the town of Ahmad Khel in Afghanistan's Paktiya Province July 16, 2012. Picture taken July 16.

[TxAg94]

I guess the dog is not impressed by the largest ship in the Royal Navy...