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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 and Coastal Riverine Group 1, Detachment Guam, practice harbor-clearing techniques using unmanned underwater vehicles deployed from a Mark VI patrol boat in the Pacific Ocean. EODMU-5 is testing its ability to deploy assets from various platforms, including helicopters and patrol boats, to increase its adaptive interoperability. EODMU-5 is testing it's ability to deploy assets from various platforms, including helicopters and patrol boats, to increase its adaptive interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Torrey W. Lee/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Paul Clark signals an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The America Amphibious Ready Group are conducting a composite training unit exercise off the coast of Southern California in preparation for a deployment later this year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Chad Swysgood/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 is recovered on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers/Released)

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HAIFA, Israel (May 9, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) is moored in Haifa, Israel, during a scheduled port visit. Ross is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, 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 Robert S. Price/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) launches a rolling airframe missile during a group sail training unit exercise with it's carrier strike group. Group sail is the first step in the ship's integrated training phase and aims to enhance mission-readiness and warfighting capabilities between the ships, air wings and the staff through simulated real-world scenarios. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Austin Clayton/Released)

 

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 11, 2017) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts high-speed turn drills in the Atlantic Ocean during sea trials. Abraham Lincoln is underway after successfully completing it's mid-life refueling and complex overhaul and will spend several days conducting comprehensive tests of many of the ship's key systems and technologies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3nd Class Juan A. Cubano/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (May 8, 2017) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) departs Naval Base San Diego for a deployment. Lake Erie is underway on an independent deployment to the U.S 7th and 5th fleet areas of operation in support of maritime security operations and theater cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class Trenton J. Kotlarz/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) use hand signals to communicate with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) during a replenishment-at-sea. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey L. Adams/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) An SM-2 missile is launched from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) during a missile exercise. Lake Erie is underway on an independent deployment to the U.S. 7th and 5th fleet areas of operation in support of maritime security operations and theater cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Lucas T. Hans/Released)

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ELOY, AZ. (May 8, 2017) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 1 and 2 jump from an SC-7 Skyvan aircraft during a free-fall training in Eloy, Ariz. EODGRU-1 and 2 provide operational explosive ordnance disposal capabilities as required for the location, identification, rendering safe, recovery, field evaluation and disposal of all explosive ordnance including chemical and nuclear weapons. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Oki/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 prepares to launch from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (May 9, 2017) Sailors ride on a P-25 firefighting truck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed 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 3rd Class Mario Coto/Released)

 

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ARABIAN GULF (May 9, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Adarryl Chaney moves ordnance in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed 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 Jennifer M. Kirkman/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Klamper, left, and Lt. j.g Jose Escobedo perform pre-flight checks in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The America Amphibious Ready Group is conducting a composite training unit exercise off the coast of Southern California in preparation for a deployment later this year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Marshall/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) Seaman Denys Bubenov is pulled into a rigid-hull inflatable boat during search and rescue operations conducted by the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The ship is participating in a group sail training unit exercise to enhance mission-readiness and warfighting capabilities between the ships, air wings and staffs through simulated real-world scenarios. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Spencer Roberts/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Airman Taylor Austin tests aircraft fuel in the fuel lab aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway after successfully completing its mid-life refueling and complex overhaul and will spend several days conducting sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship's key systems and technologies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica Paulauskas/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 11, 2017) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Nicholas Lovelace, assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, watches the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) transit the South China Sea during divisional tactics as part of the multilateral Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises aimed at strengthening partnerships and increasing interoperability through bilateral and multilateral engagements ashore and at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven Leigh Ellis/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 12, 2017) Sailors heave a mooring line on the fantail of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as it moors pier side at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). Ronald Reagan returned to CFAY after completing sea trails, an ordnance onload and replenishment-at-sea. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides 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 2nd Class Brandon Martin/Released)

 

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HOHENFELS, Germany - Soldiers with the 3rd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, conduct maneuvers in order to take back a small town from their foes during Saber Junction 17, a field training exercise conducted at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center on May 15.
SB 17 is designed to assess the readiness of the 2d Cavlry Regiment's soldiers to conduct unified land operations, with a particular emphasis on rehearsing the transition from garrison to combat operations, and exercising operational and tactical decision-making skills. The exercise includes nearly 4,500 participants from 13 NATO and European partner nations.

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HOHENFELS, Germany - A soldier with the 3rd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, lays down cover fire with his M240 automatic weapon as they maneuver in the back woods of a small village, fighting against their foes, the soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment during Saber Junction 17, a field training exercise conducted at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center on May 15.

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HOHENFELS, Germany - A soldier with the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment lays down suppressive fire as they simulate opposing forces to the 2d Cavalry Regiment in order to take back a small town during Saber Junction 17, a field training exercise conducted at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center on May 15.

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HOHENFELS, Germany - A soldier with the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment returns fire at his opposition, the soldiers of the 2d Cavalry Regiment as they fight over a small village during Saber Junction 17, a field training exercise conducted at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center on May 15.

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HOHENFELS, Germany - Soldiers with the 3rd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, call in their location in the back woods of the mock village they are taking over during Saber Junction 17, a field training exercise conducted at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center on May 15.
SB 17 is designed to assess the readiness of the 2d Cavlry Regiment's soldiers to conduct unified land operations, with a particular emphasis on rehearsing the transition from garrison to combat operations, and exercising operational and tactical decision-making skills. The exercise includes nearly 4,500 participants from 13 NATO and European partner nations.

05.15.2017
All Photos by Staff Sgt. Richard Frost
Joint Multinational Readiness Center

 

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Leopoldo Barrogo, from the Philippines, performs preservation operations on an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the western Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 11, 2017) The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) is underway during a photo exercise as part of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise with the Republic of Singapore and Royal Thai navies. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises aimed at strengthening partnerships and increasing interoperability through bilateral and multilateral engagements ashore and at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven Leigh Ellis/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) participates in a simulated strait transit during a group sail training exercise with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group. Group sail is the first step in the Theodore Roosevelt's integrated training phase and aims to enhance mission readiness and warfighting capabilities between the ships, air wing and the staffs of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group through simulated and real-world scenarios. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul L. Archer/Released). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul L. Archer/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 4, 2017) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) prepare and load an AV-8B Harrier for a training operation during a composite training unit exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The Harrier departed America for an integrated live-fire training mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Perkins/Released)

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CAMP Badger, Jordan (April 28, 2017) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician 2nd Class David Eninger, right, assigned to Task Group 56.1, EOD Mobile Unit 12, helps Explosive Ordnance Technician 1st Class Jiyhouh Ly don a bomb suit in preparation for exercise Eager Lion 2017. The annual U.S. Central Command exercise in Jordan is designed to strengthen military-to- military relationships between the U.S., Jordan and other international partners. This year's iteration is comprised of about 7,200 military personnel from more than 20 nations that will respond to scenarios involving border security, command and control, cyber defense and battlespace management. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Austin L. Simmons/Released)

 

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 14, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California. Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is returning to San Diego from a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)

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BLACK SEA (May 14, 2017) Visit, board, search and seizure team members from the Romanian navy frigate Regele Ferdinand (F-221) make their way to the bridge aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), during a maritime interdiction operation exercise. 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 1st Class Sean Spratt / Released)

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JUNEAU, Alaska (May 13, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 778) arrives in Juneau, Alaska, for a scheduled port visit. O'Kane is visiting Alaska's capitol city in conjunction with its participation in Northern Edge 2017. Northern Edge is a biennial training exercise conducted in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, which is comprised of the area within the Gulf of Alaska, as well as land and airspace within the state, and includes participation from units assigned to Alaskan Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet, Marine Corps Forces Pacific, and U.S. Army Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex Van'tLeven/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2017) Sailors tend the phone and distance line aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as it maintains station alongside the Military Sealift Command Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) during an underway replenishment evolution in the western Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2017) Seaman Rashon Marshall, from Kansas City, Mo., records pallet transfer figures aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an underway replenishment evolution with the Military Sealift Command Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers/Released)

 

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A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot assigned to Task Force Tigershark, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, 7th Infantry Division talks to a crew chief as they prepare for a mission at Operating Base Fenty in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, May 17, 2017. The Tigersharks are working hard to support U.S. Forces Afghanistan as part of Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Resolute Support Mission.

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A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew chief assigned to Task Force Tigershark, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, 7th Infantry Division scans around the aircraft as it departs for a mission at Operating Base Fenty in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, May 17, 2017. The Tigersharks are working hard to support U.S. Forces Afghanistan as part of Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Resolute Support Mission.

JALALABAD, AFGHANISTAN
05.17.2017
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16th Combat Aviation Brigade

 

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Soldiers of Battle Company, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, rescue a notionally injured crew member from a Leopard Tank during the Nordic Tank Challenge hosted by the Danish 1st Armoured Battalion, Jutland Dragoons Regiment, at Holstebro Barracks, Dragonkasernen, Denmark, May 17, 2017. The U.S. team’s two tank crews have used the competition as a chance to build camaraderie with participating crews from Canada, Denmark, Germany, Norway and Sweden. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ange Desinor, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division)

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M1A2 Abrams tank crews from Battle Company, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conduct an emergency road wheel change vs. Danish tankers during the Nordic Tank Challenge hosted by the Danish 1st Armoured Battalion, Jutland Dragoons Regiment, at Holstebro Barracks, Dragonkasernen, Denmark, May 16, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ange Desinor, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division)

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1st Lt. Elisha Gueli, a platoon leader for Battle Company, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, unloads ammunition from an M1A2 Abrams tank during the Nordic Tank Challenge hosted by the Danish 1st Armoured Battalion, Jutland Dragoons Regiment, at Holstebro Barracks, Dragonkasernen, Denmark, May 15, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ange Desinor, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division)

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A U.S. M1A2 Abrams tank conducts a friendly live-fire during the final event of the tank challenge at Grafenwoerhr Training Area, May 12, 2017. The Strong Europe Tank Challenge was co-hosted by U.S. Army Europe and the German Army, May 7-12, 2017. The Competition was designed to test capabilities, project a dynamic presence, foster military partnership, promote interoperability, and provide an environment for sharing tactics, techniques and procedures.
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Sky Soldiers from B Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade and paratroopers from the 1st Paratrooper Commando Brigade, Hellenic Army conduct a situational training exercise in which a platoon conducts a raid on a enemy campsite, May 12, 2017 in Thessaloniki, Greece as a part of Exercise Bayonet Minotaur. 2017. Bayonet-Minotaur is a bilateral training exercise between U.S. Soldiers assigned to 173rd Airborne Brigade and the Greek Armed Forces, focused on enhancing NATO operational standards and developing individual technical skills.

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SAN DIEGO (May 18, 2017) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Tony Graham greets his son for the "first hug" as the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) returns to Naval Base Point Loma following a six-month deployment to the western Pacific region. Commissioned June 29, 1991, the boat is more than 360 feet long and displaces more than 6,900 tons. Alexandria is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, strike warfare, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)

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WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (May 19, 2017) Sailors prepare to launch an E-2D Hawkeye assigned to the "Tigertails" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 from the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Carrier Air Wing 5 is embarked on Ronald Reagan and conducting flight-deck qualifications to ensure the ship and air wing is able to safely launch and recover aircraft. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides 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 2nd Class Nathan Burke/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 17, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet from the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Courtney Leavitt/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 makes an arrested landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rebecca Sunderland/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 18, 2017) Sailors retract a refueling line from a French navy Panther anti-submarine helicopter assigned to the Cassard-class anti-air frigate FS Jean Bart (D615) during flight quarters aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, 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 Robert S. Price/Released)

 

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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 F-35B Lightning II conducts flight operations during exercise Distant Frontier on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 18, 2017. Distant Frontier is a unit-level training iteration designed to sharpen participants' tactical combat skills and develop interoperable plans and programs across the joint force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

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A U.S. Air Force 3rd Wing F-22 Raptor conducts flight operations during exercise Distant Frontier on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 18, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 F/A-18C Hornet conducts flight operations during exercise Distant Frontier on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 18, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

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Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 conducts flight operations during exercise Distant Frontier on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 18, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

 

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U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Trinity Treanell, platoon 4020, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, goes through an obstacle while conducting the Combat Endurance Course on Parris Island, S.C. on May 20, 2017. Oscar and Golf Company went through the Combat Endurance Course which consists of a 2.5 mile run with obstacles and scenarios along the way to improve small unit leadership among the recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Richard Currier/released)

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U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Robbin Anderson, platoon 4021, Oscar Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit training regiment, low crawls while conducting the Combat Endurance Course on Parris Island, S.C. on May 20, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Richard Currier/released)

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An F-15E Strike Eagle four-ship formation flies over the crowd during the Wings Over Wayne Air Show, May 20, 2017, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Later this year, the 4th Fighter Wing will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a week of heritage events and ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miranda A. Loera)

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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly in formation during the Wings Over Wayne Air Show, May 20, 2017, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Seymour Johnson AFB hosted the free, two-day air show as a way to thank the public and local community for their ongoing support of the base’s missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth Boyton)

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A KC-135 Stratotanker and two F-15E Strike Eagles fly over Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, May 20, 2017, during the Wings Over Wayne Air Show. The flyover demonstrated the two aircraft stationed at SJAFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittain Crolley)

 

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (May 14, 2017) The view of the Dubai skyline from a dhow during a river cruise dinner arranged by the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush's (CVN 77) Morale, Welfare and Recreation program. The ship is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed 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 3rd Class Christopher Gaines/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 15, 2017) Ship's Serviceman 1st Class Patricia Sanders, right, and Ship's Serviceman Seaman Alexus Collins store soda cans in a storeroom aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). The ship is assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, which is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed 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 1st Class Darren M. Moore/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 13, 2017) Sailors and Marines assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) test the functionality of an AH-1 Cobra helicopter as it receives fuel during a routine maintenance check aboard the ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Adaecus G. Brooks/Released)

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CORONADO, Calif. (May 10, 2017) Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL students participate in a team building exercise. The training takes place at the Naval Special Warfare Basic Training Command in Coronado, Calif. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Lawrence Davis/Released)

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BREMERTON, Wash. (May 18, 2017) Sailors use a gantry assembly to reinstall a catapult cylinder aboard 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, while undergoing scheduled maintenance and upgrades. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sierra D. Langdon/Released)

 

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I was there in 1991..and it sure did not look like it does now. But it was a very nice city. very nice.

 

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SAN DIEGO (May 22, 2017) Al Roker, a news anchor on NBC's TODAY show, prepares to film a live segment on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The TODAY show featured live segments from Naval Base San Diego's "Mission: Breakfast" event, a free breakfast for service members and their families, hosted by Smucker's. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication specialist 3rd Class Jesse Monford/Released)

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CORONADO, Calif. (May 22, 2017) Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL students conduct inflatable boat small surf passage training. The training takes place at the Naval Special Warfare Basic Training Command in Coronado, Calif. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Lawrence Davis/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 20, 2017) A French Navy Panther anti-submarine helicopter, assigned to the Cassard-class anti-air frigate FS Jean Bart (D615), lands aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71). The Panther successfully completed multiple landings aboard Ross for training purposes. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is 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 Robert S. Price/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (May 19, 2017) The littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) enters dry dock for Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) at San Diego Ship Repair. PSA is designed to harness results of a thorough test and evaluation period and pave the way to operational employment by the Navy. It is the last availability in the ship construction period and required repairs identified during combat systems ship qualifications trials and final contractor trials are made using contractor and program office money. (U.S. Navy photo by Electronics Technician First Class Adam Ross/Released)

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NORFOLK, VA. (May 19, 2017) Sailors stand watch on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) as the ship gets underway and pulls away from a pier at Naval Station Norfolk. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) remains moored at the pier. Dwight D. Eisenhower got underway to conduct engineering drills as part of the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dartez C. Williams/Released)

 

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 19, 2017) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Brandon Godina, from San Antonio, Texas, returns to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) from the French Navy Cassard-class anti-air frigate FS Jean Bart (D615). Ross and Jean Bart participated in a personnel exchange May 18-19, in the Mediterranean Sea. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is 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 Robert S. Price/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 19, 2017) Gunner's Mate Seaman Ackena Miller, a Miami native assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), fires a shot-line to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) during a replenishment-at-sea. Mesa Verde is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brent Pyfrom/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 6, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jeffrey Gansmann signals to the pilot of an MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) 9 to land on the flight deck aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) during flight quarters. Laboon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. R. DiNiro/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 7, 2017) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Jon Currie and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Arthur Chu man a mounted .50 caliber machine gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) during a live fire exercise. Laboon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. R. DiNiro/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2017) Sailors prepare to move an E-2C Hawkeye early warning and attack aircraft assigned to the "Black Eagles" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Granito/Released)

 

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NORFOLK, Va. (May 23, 2017) – Master Chief Machinist's Mate Douglas "Toby" Suthers, Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) top snipe, bids farewell to Ford's chiefs mess before being rung ashore. Suthers has served more than 30 years in the Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Litzenberger)

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NORFOLK, Va. (May 23, 2017) – Master Chief Machinist's Mate Douglas "Toby" Suthers, Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) top snipe, is rung ashore after bidding farewell to Ford's chiefs mess. Suthers has served more than 30 years in the Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Litzenberger)

 

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 20, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) conducts a break-away from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) after a replenishment-at-sea in the western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey L. Adams/Released)

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U.S. Marines prepare to ‘man the rails’ during Fleet Week New York on May 24, 2017, aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). U.S. Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen are in New York to interact with the public, demonstrate capabilities and teach the people of New York about America’s sea services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan Young

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ARABIAN GULF (May 18, 2017) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Charles Hardmon, assigned to the "Blackhawks" of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, reviews imagery collected from a Q-24 sonar side-looking vehicle during mine countermeasure training in the Arabian Gulf. HM-15 is assigned to Task Force 52, promoting mine countermeasure activities in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Bryce Bruns/Released)

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KADENA, Japan (May 20, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Alfonzo Bridgett, assigned to the "Tridents" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 26, places a torpedo under a P-8A Poseidon aircraft at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. The Tridents are based out of Jacksonville, Fla., and are on a six-month deployment in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean R. Morton/Released)