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NORFOLK (Sept. 29, 2017) Sailors assigned to The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) embark the ship in preparation to depart Norfolk Naval Station to support hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Robert Diniro/Released)

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NORFOLK (Sept. 29, 2017) Sailors and civilians assigned to The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) load supplies onto the ship in preparation to depart Norfolk Naval Station to support hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Robert Diniro/Released)

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NORFOLK (Sept. 29, 2017) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) is pier side as crew members onload supplies as preparation to depart Norfolk Naval Station to support hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Robert Diniro/Released)

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NORFOLK (Sept. 29, 2017) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) departs Naval Station Norfolk to support hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.(U.S. Navy photos by Bill Mesta/Released)

 

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Oct. 3, 2017) The hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrives in San Juan, Puerto Rico to provide humanitarian relief. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danny Ray Nunez Jr./Released)

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion,173rd Airborne Brigade ,prepare to depart Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, October 03, 2017 for Hoenfels , Germany, for Exercise Swift Response 2017. Swift Response links to Exercise Saber Guardian 17, a U.S. Army Europe-led, multinational exercise that spans across Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania with more than 25,000 service members from 22 allied and partner nations
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to Battle Group Poland and 2d Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment conduct a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise, in Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, Oct. 1-3, 2017. The Soldiers from the Engineer Squadron, 2CR built the 900 meter long trench for the CALFEX in order to create a realistic training environment for a Troop size element. This range will continue to be used by Polish and U.S. Army forces. (Photos by Capt. Judith Marlowe, US Army/released)

 

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CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 2, 2017) Sailors run towards the foul line after finishing a chock and chain evolution on two MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters assigned to the "Vanguards" of Helicopter Mine Countermeasure Squadron (HM) 14 to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in support of relief efforts in Puerto Rico. Wasp is assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Galbreath/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 29, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 performs a touch-and-go landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Ford is underway conducting testing and evaluation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ruben Reed/Released)

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DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti (Sept. 19, 2017) Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 1 provide harbor and seaward protection for the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) in Djibouti City, Djibouti. CRS-1 is forward-deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations and conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Natalia Murillo/Released)

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DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti (Sept. 20, 2017) Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 1 maneuver patrol boats during a mission through the coastal waters of Djibouti City, Djibouti. CRS-1 is forward-deployed in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations and conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Natalia Murillo/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (Sept. 28, 2017) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) arrives at its homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing a change of homeport from Naval Base Guam. Chicago's ability to support a multitude of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, surveillance and reconnaissance has made it one of the most capable submarines in the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton/Released)

 

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FASLANE, Scotland (Sept. 30, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) is moored pierside in Faslane, Scotland. Donald Cook is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, on its sixth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

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ECKERNFORDE, Germany (Sept. 30, 2017) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Andrew Flesdickerman throws a heaving line to the pier from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) as the ship arrives in Eckernforde, Germany, for a port visit. Oscar Austin is on a routine deployment supporting U.S. national security interests in Europe, and increasing theater security cooperation and forward naval presence in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Utah Kledzik/Released)

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AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico (Oct. 2, 2017) Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), load construction supplies into a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter at Rafael Hernandez International Airport to reinforce the Guajataca Dam in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. Kearsarge is assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The Department of Defense is supporting FEMA, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryre Arciaga/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 30, 2017) Sailors and Marines conduct night flight operations aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). San Diego is deployed with the America Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit to support maritime security and theater security cooperation in efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin A. Schoenberger/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 3, 2017) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) lifts off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. America is the flagship for the America Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vance Hand/Released)

 

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CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 3, 2017) President Donald Trump is greeted by Capt. David Guluzian, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), during a visit to the ship to discuss ongoing operations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Kearsarge is assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dana D. Legg/Released)

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HONG KONG HARBOR (Oct. 2, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is underway along the coast of China prior to a port visit in Hong Kong following routine operations in the South China Sea. Ronald Reagan is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, providing a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class MacAdam Kane Weissman/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, JAPAN (Oct. 04, 2017) Chief Electronics Technician Victor Grandados carries a folded flag to present to family members during the USS John S. McCain Memorial Service at the Fleet Activities Yokosuka Fleet Theater, Oct. 4, 2017. Family, shipmates, and other Yokosuka community members attended the memorial to honor the 10 USS John S. McCain Sailors who perished following the destroyer's Aug. 21 collision at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elijah G. Leinaar/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 2, 2017) Chief Hospital Corpsman Marisol Fernandez, center, provides training to stretcher bearers during a medical training drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) while underway in Mediterranean Sea. Porter is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, on its fourth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Krystina Coffey/ Released)

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CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 3, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Douglas McLain observes line handlers during well deck opperations aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51). The Department of Defense is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor A. Elberg/Released)

 

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Citizen-Soldiers from the New York National Guard in collaboration with the Puerto Rico National Guard brought water to a community affected by Hurricane Maria at Lares, Puerto Rico, on Oct. 4. (Photos by Spc. Agustín Montañez, PRNG-PAO/Released)

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(TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka) U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, and Sri Lanka Navy divers, conduct diving operations during the first-ever Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) at the Naval Base in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Oct. 5, 2017. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Oct. 4, 2017) The crew of an MH-60S Seahawk, attached to the "Sea Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 escort a patient on the flightdeck of the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) during a medical evacuation while the ship is in Puerto Rico to provide humanitarian assistance throughout the area. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danny Ray Nunez Jr./Released)

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U.S. Army Spc. Johnny Long, right, and Sgt. Kevin Beuse, left, assigned to U.S. Army Cyber Command, fires Glock 19s during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Oct. 5, 2017. The BWC is an annual week-long event that will test 22 Soldiers from 11 major commands on their physical and mental capabilities. (U.S Army photo by Spc. Jada Owens)

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U.S. Army Sgt. Kevin Beuse, assigned to U.S. Army Cyber Command, fires a AK-47 during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Oct. 5, 2017. The BWC is an annual week-long event that will test 22 Soldiers from 11 major commands on their physical and mental capabilities. (U.S Army photo by Spc. Jada Owens)

 

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EILAT, Israel (Oct. 5, 2017) Quartermaster 3rd Class Anastasia Clark records the America-class amphibious assault ship USS America's (LHA 6) bearing in the deck log as the ship arrives in Eilat, Israel, for a port visit. America is the flagship of its amphibious ready group, which is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vance Hand/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 1, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Anthony Similton signals a UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) from flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). San Diego is deployed with the America Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) to support maritime security and theater security cooperation in efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin A. Schoenberger/Released)

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BAB EL MANDEB STRAIT (Oct. 4, 2017) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 3rd Class Fayeola Daniels, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), replaces the power supply in the central control station. America is the flagship of its amphibious ready group, which is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vance Hand/Released)

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NORFOLK (Oct. 6, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Spencer Cohn, from Sacramento, Calif. greets his daughter during homecoming for USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), following a six-month deployment to the U.S. Sixth Fleet and U.S. Fifth Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Wolpert/Released)

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SINGAPORE (Oct. 6, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) makes preparations to load aboard the heavy lift transport M/V Treasure. Treasure will transport McCain to Fleet Activities Yokosuka for repairs. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Fulton/Released)

 

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U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Cox, right, a rifleman with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines (BLT 3/5) identifies potential security breach points for Lance Cpl. David Wilkerson, left, a rifleman with Lima Co. BLT 3/5 at Colonel Ernesto Rivera Air Base on Oct 8, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist or humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population, and help mitigate human suffering. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garett Burns/ Released)

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U.S. Marine 2nd Lt. Daniel Genter III, left, platoon commander for 1st platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Staff Sgt. Oscar Mena, right, platoon sergeant with Lima Co. BLT 3/5, 31st MEU, observe the objective during a helicopter raid at Colonel Ernesto Rivera Air Base on Oct 8, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garett Burns/ Released)

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U.S. Marine Sgt. Alexander Paque, a Combat Engineer with Headquarters 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, and a Philippine Marine conduct Militarized Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) on Katungkulan Beach at Ternate, Philippines, Oct 4, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garett Burns/ Released)

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Philippine Marines conduct military operations in urban terrain (MOUT) on Katungkulan Beach at Ternate, Philippines, Oct 4, 2017.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garett Burns/ Released)

 

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USS JOHN S. McCAIN, Singapore... (Oct. 6, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) is being loaded on heavy lift transport MV Treasure, Oct. 06. Treasure will transport John S. McCain to Fleet Activities Yokosuka for repairs. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Fulton/Released)

 

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CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 7, 2017) Sailors and Marines on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD3) brace themselves as a UH-1Y Huey takes off to deliver personnel to assess generators in hospitals in Puerto Rico. Kearsarge and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob A. Goff/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 5, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, launches off of the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during night flight operations in the Arabian Gulf. Nimitz is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, the ship and strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Kinkead/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 6, 2017) Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The ship departed San Diego for a regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alex Perlman/Released)

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QUEBRADILLAS, Puerto Rico (Oct. 7, 2017) An MH-53E Sea Dragon from the "Vanguard" of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14 embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), prepares to transport concrete barriers to help repair the Guajataca Dam in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. Wasp is assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Levingston Lewis/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (October 8, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) leaves Dry Dock 4 at Fleet Activities Yokosuka to move to a new position pier-side in preparation for her upcoming transit to the U.S. to undergo further repairs and upgrades. Yokosuka provides, maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, 71 tenant commands, and 24,000 military and civilian personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart/Released)

 

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ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 10, 2017) Seaman Luea Frances measures material to make a curtain in the canvas and bunting shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in the region, the ship and its carrier strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elesia K. Patten/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Sandrine Rogers relaxes during a break in flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, the ship and its carrier strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Kinkead/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 5, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 prepares to take off aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Kinkead/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 9, 2017) Sailors re-spot an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Oct. 9, 2017, in the Arabian Gulf. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jose Madrigal/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) fires its Phalanx close-in weapons system during a live-fire exercise. Theodore Roosevelt is on a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alex Perlman/Released)

 

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F-22 Raptors from the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis,
Virginia flys prior to a sortie at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England Oct. 12, 2017. This flying training deployment is an opportunity for the F-22s to fly alongside Europe-based U.S. and allied air force aircraft in a realistic training environment. (U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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F-22 Raptors from the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia and F-15E Strike Eagles from the 48th Fighter Wing prepare for a sortie at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England Oct. 12, 2017. This flying training deployment is an opportunity for the F-22s to fly alongside Europe-based U.S. and allied air force aircraft in a realistic training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

 

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The U.S. Air Force’s 45th Space Wing supported the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch of the Echostar 105/SES-11 communications satellite from Space Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Oct. 11, 2017, at 6:53 p.m. EDT. (Courtesy photo by SpaceX)

 

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U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Louis Arroyoavila of 4-319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade, emplaces concertina wire while managing a tactical operations center during exercise Swift Response 17 at the U.S. Army’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany, Oct. 12, 2017. Swift Response 17, Phase II is an annual, U.S. Army Europe-led exercise focused on allied airborne forces’ ability to quickly and effectively respond to crisis situations as an interoperable multi-national team. The exercise takes place at the JMRC in Hohenfels, Germany, Oct. 2-20, 2017 and includes approximately 7,000 participants from 10 NATO nations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Danielle Carver)

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U.S. Army Soldiers of 4-319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade, install an antenna while managing a Tactical Operations center during exercise Swift Response 17 at the U.S. Army’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany, Oct. 12, 2017.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Danielle Carver)

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U.S. Army Soldiers of 4-319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade, observes a sector of fire while managing a tactical operations center during exercise Swift Response 17 at the U.S. Army’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany, Oct. 12, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Danielle Carver)

 

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2017) - Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Keanu Torres, from Lakeland, Florida, signals to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, as it prepares to takeoff from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), Oct. 12, 2017. James E. Williams, homeported in Norfolk, is on a routine deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Colbey Livingston/ Released

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A U.S Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), departs the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Caribbean Sea, Oct. 12, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors with the America Amphibious Ready Group conduct a foreign object and debris walk down aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Sept. 25, 2017. USS America’s flight deck allows it to support a wide-range of aerial operations. The 15th MEU and America Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and to preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dusty Kilcrease)

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SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 4, 2017) Lt. David Hammond, assistant command chaplain aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), baptizes Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Brianna Date on the ship's flight deck. Bonhomme Richard is forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan, serving forward to provide a rapid-response capability in the event of a regional contingency or natural disaster. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cameron McCulloch/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 4, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Aaliyah Jones unscrews a bolt on an EA-18G Growler assigned to the "Gray Wolves" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, the ship and its carrier strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kennishah J. Maddux)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 4, 2017) Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka's community participate in a line of honor to show support for the families and shipmates of the 10 Sailors assigned to the USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) who perished following the destroyer's Aug. 21 collision at sea. The families and shipmates were escorted through the lined streets of FLEACT Yokosuka to the USS John S. McCain Memorial Service at the Fleet Theater. (U.S. Navy photo by Ryo Isobe/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jerrel Mckissick, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Samantha Him direct an E-2D Hawkeye early warning and attack aircraft assigned to the "Sea Hawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 126 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is underway conducting Tailored Shipboard Test Availability and Final Evaluation Problem in preparation for future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rebekah A. Watkins/Released)

 

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HOHENFELS, Germany (Oct. 9, 2017) - Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade pull security in a village nearby Hohenfels Training Area during Swift Response 17, Oct. 9. Swift Response 17, Phase II is an annual, U.S. Army Europe-led exercise focused on allied airborne forces' ability to quickly and effectively respond to crisis situations as an interoperable multi-national team. The exercise takes place at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Oct. 2-20, 2017 and includes more than 6,000 participants from Bosnia-Herzegovina, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. Photos by US Army Staff Sgt. Kathleen Polanco

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Those are not US Marines in that top photo. Those are British commandos. The photo was taken by the US Marines.

This is why I always post captions. Plus people can know what they are seeing.

British commando gunners prepare 105mm shells to be fired from an M119A3 Howitzer during field artillery training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 11, 2017. British soldiers exchanged knowledge and skills with U.S. Marines to refine their artillery operation capabilities in preparation for joint exercise Bold Alligator, a large-scale, multinational Naval amphibious exercise to execute complex shaping, amphibious, and sea basing operations to improve U.S. and coalition ship-to-shore capabilities. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment and the British soldiers are with 29 Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abrey D. Liggins)

Now some United States Marines.


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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2012) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) climb aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) during a sea-to-ship combat rubber raiding craft training operation. Tortuga is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chelsea Mandello/Released)

Ammunition Company AT4 Shoot

U.S. Marines with Ammo Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG) are instructed in the proper handling of the M136E1 AT4-CS confined space light anti-armor weapon, by Marines with Combat Skills Training School, Headquarters Company, Headquarters Regiment, 1st MLG aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 2, 2014. Ammo Company conducts weapons training to maintain unit deployment readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan E.Gilbert/Released)

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U.S. Marines with Ammo Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG) are instructed in the proper handling of the M136E1 AT4-CS confined space light anti-armor weapon, by Marines with Combat Skills Training School, Headquarters Company, Headquarters Regiment, 1st MLG aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., October 2, 2014. Ammo Company conducts weapons training to maintain unit deployment readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan E.Gilbert/Released)

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U.S. Marines with Ammo Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG) are instructed in the proper handling of the M136E1 AT4-CS confined space light anti-armor weapon, by Marines with Combat Skills Training School, Headquarters Company, Headquarters Regiment, 1st MLG aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., October 2, 2014. Ammo Company conducts weapons training to maintain unit deployment readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan E.Gilbert/Released)

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U.S. Marines with Ammo Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG) are instructed in the proper handling of the M136E1 AT4-CS confined space light anti-armor weapon, by Marines with Combat Skills Training School, Headquarters Company, Headquarters Regiment, 1st MLG aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., October 2, 2014. Ammo Company conducts weapons training to maintain unit deployment readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan E.Gilbert/Released)

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U.S. Marines with Ammo Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG) are instructed in the proper handling of the M249 light machine gun, by Marines with Combat Skills Training School, Headquarters Company, Headquarters Regiment, 1st MLG aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., October 3, 2014. Ammo Company conducts weapons training to maintain unit deployment readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan E.Gilbert/Released)

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U.S. Marines with Ammo Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG) are instructed in the proper handling of the Mark 19 40mm grenade machine gun, by Marines with Combat Skills Training School, Headquarters Company, Headquarters Regiment, 1st MLG aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., October 3, 2014. Ammo Company conducts weapons training to maintain unit deployment readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan E.Gilbert/Released)

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