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NORFOLK (July 22, 2017) Cmdr. Steven Barstow, the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) chaplain, delivers the benediction during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Ford is the lead ship of the Ford-class aircraft carriers, and the first new U.S. aircraft carrier design in 40 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gitte Schirrmacher/Released)

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NORFOLK (July 22, 2017) Sailors man the rails of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during its commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Julio Martinez Martinez/Released)

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NORFOLK, Va. (July 22, 2017) MV-22 Ospreys assigned to the U.S. Presidential Helicopter Squadron land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew J. Sneeringer/Released)

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NORFOLK (July 22, 2017) Capt. Richard McCormack, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), salutes President Donald J. Trump as he assumes command during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gitte Schirrmacher/Released)

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BOSTON (July 23, 2017) USS Constitution is ready to leave Dry Dock 1 at the Charlestown Navy Yard. Over the past 26-months, Constitution has undergone an extensive restoration that will help to preserve America's Ship of State for many decades to come. (U.S. Navy Photo by Arif Patani/Released)

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (July 21, 2017) Sailors watch as aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) pulls away from the pier of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) and gets underway. Truman sets sail down the Elizabeth River, departing NNSY following a 10-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA), to begin sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rebekah Watkins/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2017) - USS Chafee (DDG 90) shoots the Mk 45 Mod 4, 5-inch/62-caliber lightweight gun while participating in a sinking exercise (SINKEX) of a decommissioned Peruvian vessel. Chafee is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility in support of UNITAS 2017. UNITAS is an annual exercise that focuses on strengthening our existing regional partnerships and encourages establishing new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise throughout the exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Hendricks/Released)

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NORFOLK (July 21, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) transits the Elizabeth River from Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) to conduct Sea Trials following a 10-month planned incremental availability. Following sea trials, Harry S. Truman will return to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kevin F. Johnson/ Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 20, 2017) A Sailor observes an MV-22B Osprey assigned to the "Dragons" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during Talisman Saber 17. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elijah G. Leinaar/Released)

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Soldiers assigned to units of the US Army 2d Cavalry Regiment drive vehicles and move weapons onto a Neptune Okeanis Vehicle Carrier at the BMF Port Burgas, Bulgaria July 25, 2017. The Regiment’s vehicles will be transported over the Black Sea from Burgas to Poti, Georgia for Noble Partner 17. Noble Partner is a bilateral effort focused on enhancing U.S. and Georgian NATO Response Force interoperability in the context of military-to-military relationships. US Army photos by Staff Sargent Jennifer Bunn/released

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A U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 844th HHC, Engineer Battalion, 411th Engineer Brigade, 412th Theater Engineer Command, conduct training with the new M320 40mm grenade launcher during River Assault 2017 at Fort Chaffee Maneuver Center, Ark., July 24, 2017. River Assault 2017 is a two-week extended combat training exercise held July 15-28 focusing on technical skills, of various service members, culminating with the construction of a floating improved ribbon bridge across the Arkansas River. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Staff Sgt. Roger Ashley)

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U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct multiple training exercises as part of Exercise Rock Knight at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia, July 24, 2017. Exercise Rock Knight is a bilateral training exercise between the U.S. Army 173rd Airborne Brigade and the Slovenian Armed Forces, focused on small-unit tactics and building on previous lessons learned, forging the bonds and enhancing readiness between allied forces. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly-deploying forces to the U.S. Army Europe, Africa and Central Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. The brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build stronger relationships and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army photos by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/Released)

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USS George Bush Aircraft Carrier laden with fighter jets arriving in the Solent, UK, early this morning. The ship has been a major part of the fight against ISIS and will be the centre of two-weeks of maritime development between the US and the UK. Exercise Saxon Warrior is a U.S.-United Kingdom co-hosted, joint and multinational maritime exercise which the carrier will join

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ARABIAN GULF (July 25, 2017) Sailors load ordnance onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), July 25, 2017, 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 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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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 20, 2017) Sailors move ordnance across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship and its carrier strike group are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael B. Zingaro/Released)

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BREMERTON, Wash. (July 25, 2017) Seaman Rachel Cervantes, left, from Miami, and Seaman Hongjie Chen, from New York, replace batteries on inflatable life preservers in the forecastle of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is conducting a planned incremental availability at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, undergoing scheduled maintenance and upgrades. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexander P. Akre/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 20, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship and its carrier strike group are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mario Coto/Released)

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STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (July 24, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) passes the Rock of Gibraltar. The ship and its carrier strike group are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations and were in transit to Portmouth UK the date of this photo (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael B. Zingaro/Released)

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SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (July 25, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Hunter Procter signals to Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) as they drive amphibious assault vehicles into the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during Talisman Saber 2017. The biennial U.S. and Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia designed to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S. and Australia alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alexandra Seeley/Released)

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PUERTO CASTILLA, Honduras (July 24, 2017) Military Sealift Command civil service mariner Jimmy Conner, assigned to the expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1), directs a helicopter on the ship's flight deck. (U.S. Army photo by Judge Jones/Released)

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MUTSU BAY, Japan (July 24, 2017) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) observe as a JMSDF service member exits an MH-53 helicopter assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14 during the 2JA Mine Countermeasure Exercise in Japan's Mutsu Bay. The annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is designed to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred A. Coffield/Released)

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SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (July 25, 2017) Marines attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit drive an amphibious assault vehicle into the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) after participating in exercise Talisman Saber 2017. The biennial U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia is meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alexandra Seeley/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 23, 2017) Assault Amphibious Vehicles prepare to depart the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) in support of UNITAS 2017. The annual, multi-national exercise that focuses on strengthening our existing regional partnerships and encourages establishing new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise during multinational training operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob I. Allison/Released)

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MUTSU BAY, Japan (July 25, 2017) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, Platoon 502, enter the water in Japan's Mutsu Bay during the 2JA 2017 Mine Countermeasure Exercise (2JA MCMEX) July 25, 2017. 2JA MCMEX is an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred A. Coffield/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 24, 2017) A pilot taxis an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gladiators of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 across the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, IKE, is conducting carrier qualifications during the maintenance phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard/Released)

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The tragic fire began with the accidental launching of a Zuni rocket from a F-4B Phantom aircraft. This rocket launch was not the result of error on the part of the crew. The rocket streaked across the flight deck and struck the external fuel tank of an A-4E Skyhawk aircraft, spilling volatile aviation fuel across the flight deck. Within five seconds the fuel ignited, spreading under other aircraft loaded with ordnance and fueled for the second launch of that morning. Huge clouds of black smoke billowed three hundred feet into the air. Scores of flight deck personnel rushed to contain the spread of the flames from reaching thirteen adjoining aircraft all loaded with ordnance. In one minute and thirty-four seconds after the fire started, the first 1000 lb. bomb exploded. Flying shrapnel tore into other aircraft, ruptured more fuel tanks, and spread lakes of flaming aviation fuel over the deck. In a period of four minutes, seven major high order explosions shook the entire ship ripping seven huge holes through the thick armored steel flight deck with some reaching through the ship to the water line. Countless high and low order detonations continued. Some 40,000 gallons of jet plane fuel leaking from punctured aircraft fuel tanks, spread into holes ripped through the deck, spreading flames to many compartments far below the flight deck. Courageous fire fighting teams, officers, and enlisted men were knocked down, injured, or killed by the series of explosions. Rockets, missiles, and 20 mm shells shot across the flight deck, and ejection seats fired into the air. Twelve minutes after the last major explosion, but with minor explosions continuing, flight deck directors moved aircraft from near the island super structure while fire fighting teams kept the fire from advancing farther forward. Aircraft, some still in flames, were jettisoned in an effort to keep the fire from spreading. Fires continued out of control in the after part of the ship far into the night. Finally the fire was extinguished at 0400, 30 July 1967. Heroic crewmembers risked life and limb to battle the blaze, rescue fellow crewmembers and save their ship.

The crew of over 5,000 men saved their ship. One Hundred Thirty-four crewmembers made the supreme sacrifice. One hundred sixty-one men were injured with sixty-four personnel sustaining severe injuries.

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From the Aircraft Carrier Archives, the skipper of the destroyer USS Rupertus (DD-851), in what Rear Adm. Harvey P. Lanham, ComCarDiv Two, called an act of "magnificent seamanship", maneuvers his ship to within 20 feet of USS Forrestal (CVA-59) so fire hoses could be effectively used on the worst fire aboard a U.S. carrier. More than 130 crew were killed in the blaze 29 July 1967 off the coast of Vietnam. U.S. Navy photograph.

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bdpopeye said:

Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of the devastating Fire aboard USS Forrestal (CVA 59)..134 shipmates were killed and 161 injured .A few words.. a few pictures.

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (July 26, 2017) The U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, jump from a Wyoming Air National Guard C-130 during a performance at Cheyenne Frontier Days. The Leap Frogs are based in San Diego and perform aerial parachute demonstrations around the nation in support of Naval Special Warfare and Navy recruiting. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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PACIFC OCEAN (July 23, 2017) Hospital corpsmen assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) refine operating processors for transporting and caring for a casualty in a UH-1Y Huey helicopter aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). Refining procedures allow the hospital corpsmen and Huey crew chiefs to be best prepared to handle any medical emergency that may arise. The 15th MEU and America Amphibious Ready Group are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance regional partnerships and serve as a ready-response capability for any type of contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) A landing craft, air cushion enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during amphibious squadron and marine expeditionary unit integration training off the coast of North Carolina. The training allows the Navy and Marine Corps team to improve interoperability and exercise the unique capabilities of the amphibious task force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Clemente C. Garcia/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) Sailors instruct midshipmen on how to fire the .50-caliber machine gun aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) during a precision aim calibration live-fire exercise. Donald Cook is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, conducting its sixth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 29, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) transits the Coral Sea. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of its expeditionary strike group, which is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Sykes/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Gerald R. Ford is underway conducting test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Ruiz/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 performs an arrested landing aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cathrine Campbell/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 piloted by Lt. Cmdr. Jamie Struck, performs an arrested landing aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elizabeth Thompson/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) load an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 onto the electromagnetic aircraft launching system.. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cathrine Mae O. Campbell/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 piloted by Lt. Cmdr. Jamie Struck, launches from the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). T(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elizabeth Thompson/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 piloted by Lt. Cmdr. Jamie Struck, launches from the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). The aircraft carrier is underway conducting test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cathrine Campbell/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 flies over USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). The aircraft carrier is underway conducting test and evaluation operations.(U.S. Navy photo by Erik Hildebrandt/Released)

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07.31.2017
Photos by Sgt. Timothy Pike
173rd Airborne Brigade

TBILISI, Georgia -- 2nd Cavalry Regiment moves to Vaziani Military Base for Noble Partner 17. Noble Partner 17 (NP17) is a European Rotational Force (ERF) exercise of Georgia's light infantry company contribution to the NATO Response Force (NRF). The exercise provides participating nations with the opportunity to train in a multinational environment while enhancing cooperation and interoperability during realistic and challenging training events.

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U.S. Soldiers with Aggressor Company, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team , 4th Infantry Division, return their M1A2 Abrams tank to the motor pool after a Combined Arms Live Fire at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 31, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Gertrud Zach)

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U.S. Soldiers with Aggressor Company, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conduct a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise with M1A2 Abrams tanks at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 31, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Gertrud Zach)

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U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jonathan Kluck, Commander of the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment (1–68 Armor), 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team (3rd ABCT), 4th Infantry Division (4th ID), prepares to dismount his M1A2 Abrams tank after a Combined Arms Live Fire at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 31, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Gertrud Zach)

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U.S. Soldier with Aggressor Company, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, smiles for the camera after a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 31, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Gertrud Zach)

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U.S. Army Spc. Cory Hanson, a M1A2 Abrams tank driver with 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, smiles for the camera after a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 31, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Gertrud Zach)

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STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. (July 25, 2017) Lt. Gen Kenneth Tovo, commanding general of U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), participates in a simulated hot extraction by Special Boat Team 22 from Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Group 4, at the John C. Stennis Space Center. Tovo's visit to the three Stennis NSW commands marks his first tour of the area as commander of USASOC. (U.S. Navy photos by Leah Tolbert/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 31, 2017) An E/A-18G Growler assigned to the Vikings of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 is inspected prior to launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zackary Alan Landers/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 29, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) transits the Coral Sea as the sun rises over the horizon. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Sykes/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 29, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the "Dragons" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 Reinforced (Reinforced), and an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 are spotted on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Sykes/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 moves a pallet from the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) to the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea. San Diego, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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