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BREMERTON, Wash. (June 6, 2017) The Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton Rifle Team, funerals and honors division, fire a rifle volley during Naval Base Kitsap's annual Battle of Midway commemoration. The event marked the 75th anniversary of the Navy and the nation's most historically significant naval victory. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jamie D. Hawkins/Released)

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WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (June 6, 2017) Line handlers assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) conduct sea and anchor detail with the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). The ship is in port to embark the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit personnel, vehicles and equipment. Green Bay, attached to the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to serve as a forward-capability for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cameron McCulloch/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (June 4, 2017) Airman Francis Mateodiaz, from Coamo, Puerto Rico, signals a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the "Dragons" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) for landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to serve as a forward-capability for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Gavin Shields/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 3, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Randy Culler signals to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58). Philippine Sea, part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, 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 2nd Class Patrick Ian Crimmins/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (June 5, 2017) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson speaks with Medal of Honor recipient Jay Vargas during a commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway aboard the USS Midway Museum. The event commemorated the sacrifices during the Battle of Midway. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Class Paolo Bayas/Released)

 

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Colorado Air National Guard's 120th Fighter Squadron takes off during a training sortie June 7, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The sortie allowed the unit to get ahead of the flying-hour program and gave them the ability to test their maximum production capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off during a training sortie June 7, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Kadena's F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons conduct training missions frequently in order to build strategic partnerships and maintain peace and stability in the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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A C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s 517th Airlift Squadron, taxies down the runway June 7, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The C-17 is operated by the pilot, co-pilot and loadmasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)

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The Regimental Engineer Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment sets up a Wet Gap Crossing equipment display in preparation for operation Saber Guardian 17 later this summer, Grafenwoehr, Germany, June 7, 2017. Exercise Saber Guardian 17 is a U.S. European Command, U.S. Army Europe-led annual exercise taking place in Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria in the summer of 2017. This exercise involves more than 25,000 service members from over 20 ally and partner nations. The largest of the Black Sea Region exercises, Saber Guardian 17 is a premier training event for U.S. Army Europe and participating nations that will build readiness and improve interoperability under a unified command, executing a full range of military missions to support the security and stability of the Black Sea Region. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Gertrud Zach)

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Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldiers conduct sling-load training with the M777 Howitzer near the Bemowo Piskie Training Area during Saber Strike 17 June 7. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exercise conducted annually to enhance the NATO alliance throughout the Baltic region and Poland. This year’s exercise includes integrated and synchronized deterrence-oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the 20 participating nations’ militaries. (U.S. Army photo by Charles Rosemond, Training Support Team Orzysz)

 

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Battle Group Poland U.S. Solders, assigned to Bulldog Battery, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, along with 10th Mountain Combat Aviation Brigade, conduct sling load and air assault training with M777A2 Howitzers, during Saber Strike 2017, at Bemowo Piskie Training Area near Orzysz, Poland, June 7, 2017. Saber Strike17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exercise conducted annually to enhance the NATO alliance throughout the Baltic region and Poland. This year's exercise includes integrated and synchronized deterrence- oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the 20 participating nations' militaries. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Stefan English)

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NORFOLK (May 22, 2017) The aircraft carriers USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), USS George Washington (CVN 73), USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (PCU 78) sit pierside at Naval Station Norfolk. Dwight D. Eisenhower is pierside during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard/Released)


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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 4, 2017) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Class David McDowell leaps off the guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) during swim call. Mahan, part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, is deployed in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tim Comerford/Released)


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BALTIC SEA (June 6, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Christopher McKinney observes as assault amphibious vehicles in the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious landing dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) prepare for a simulated amphibious raid in Ventspils, Latvia, during exercise BALTOPS 2017. BALTOPS is an annual U.S.-led, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO-executed, multinational maritime exercise in the Baltic Sea region designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability among its participants.(U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sara Grooms/Released)

 

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Latvian soldiers, from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, operate a Spike missle system during Saber Strike 17 at Adazi, LVA, June 04, 2017. The Saber Strike program facilitates cooperation and improves joint operational capability in a variety of missions and prepare the participating nations and units for future operations while enhancing the NATO alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew J. DeVirgilio)

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U.S. Marines with 4th Tank Battalion fire the M1A1 Abrams tank during a range aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, June 4. 2017. The event was a part of Exercise Saber Strike 17, a multinational training exercise with NATO Allies and partner nations to increase interoperability through combined-arms training. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Sean J. Berry)

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U.S. Army soldiers of the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Cavlary Regiment unload rounds from their M1129 Mortar Carrier after a mortar range concludes at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Bemowo Piskie, in Poland, on June 6, 2017. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exercise conducted annually to enhance the NATO alliance throughout the Baltic region and Poland. This year's exercise includes integrated and synchronized deterrence oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the 20 participating nations' militaries. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Samuel Brooks)

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Latvian soldiers, from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, gaurd a hasty defense during Saber Strike 17 at Adazi, LVA, June 04, 2017. The Saber Strike program facilitates cooperation and improves joint operational capability in a variety of missions and prepare the participating nations and units for future operations while enhancing the NATO alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Brandon Best)

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A Latvian soldier, from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, fires an M2 machine gun during Saber Strike 17 at Adazi, LVA, June 04, 2017. The Saber Strike program facilitates cooperation and improves joint operational capability in a variety of missions and prepare the participating nations and units for future operations while enhancing the NATO alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew J. DeVirgilio)

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Latvian soldiers, from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, gaurd a hasty defense during Saber Strike 17 at Adazi, LVA, June 04, 2017. The Saber Strike program facilitates cooperation and improves joint operational capability in a variety of missions and prepare the participating nations and units for future operations while enhancing the NATO alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew J. DeVirgilio)

 

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A M1129 Mortar Carrier assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Cavlary Regiment, perpares to leave a range at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Bemowo Piskie, in Poland, on June 6, 2017. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exercise conducted annually to enhance the NATO alliance throughout the Baltic region and Poland. This year's exercise includes integrated and synchronized deterrence oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the 20 participating nations' militaries. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Samuel Brooks)

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U.S. Army soldiers of the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Cavlary Regiment, load rounds onto a M1129 Stryker Mortar Carrier at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Bemowo Piskie, in Poland, on June 6, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Samuel Brooks)

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U.S. Army Spc. Felix Ngolo prepares a round during a mortar range at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Bemowo Piskie, in Poland, on June 6, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Samuel Brooks)

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U.S. Army Spc. Felix Ngolo hangs a round into a 120mm mortar tube on a M1129 Mortar Carrier during a mortar range at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Bemowo Piskie, in Poland, on June 6, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Samuel Brooks)

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U.S. Army Spc. Jaron Frierson and Felix Ngolo, both assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Cavlary Regiment, clean the barrel of their M1129 Mortar Carrier during a mortar range at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Bemowo Piskie, in Poland, on June 6, 2017. The Saber Strike exercise facilitates cooperation and improves joint operational capability in a variety of missions and prepare the participating nations and units for future operations while enhancing the NATO alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Samuel Brooks)

 

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US Navy Looking At Bringing Retired Carrier USS Kitty Hawk Out Of Mothballs

As the US Navy struggles to figure out how it can reach its new goal of a 355 ship fleet—up from 275 ships today—as quickly as possible, it has been looking towards extending the life of the ships it already has in service. Now the service is also examining the possibility of selectively pulling ships out of mothballs, refurbishing them, and sending them back to the fleet. One ship in particular may have a better shot than others at sailing the high seas once again—the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63)—America's last operational conventionally fueled supercarrier.

Some of the other ships that would seem to be likely candidates for revival will probably be passed over—specifically the first five Ticonderoga class cruisers that sit quiet on the Delaware River. These ships didn't feature Mark 41 vertical launch systems, instead being equipped with twin-arm Mark 26 missile launchers and their associated magazines. But still, many have regarded their rickety reserve status a huge waste of latent surface warfare potential. Moore thinks otherwise, and probably for good reason.

The ships are vastly outdated compared to their active counterparts, and would take serious money to get them even close to their fleet counterparts standard. Not just that, but they have been cannibalized for spare parts in recent years. Moore says: "Most of those ships, from a combat systems perspective, are pretty obsolete...We probably wouldn’t bring them back and they’ve kind of been spare-parts lockers the last couple of years."

Regenerating old ships is all about balancing the cost of bringing them back into service based on what mission sets they could provide, how degraded a capability compared to their modern counterparts is acceptable, and how long they could remain in service once the money has been invested in them.

 

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WASHINGTON (June 6, 2017) Retired Chief Gunner's Mate Henry Kudzik signs a commemorative record book for Acting Secretary of the Navy, the Hon. Sean J. Stackley at the 2017 Navy Legislative Affairs' Battle of Midway Ceremony. The ceremony was held to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway which was the turning point of the United States' victory over Japan in the Pacific theater, and allowed the U.S. and the Allied Forces to concentrate their efforts to defeat Germany in Europe and end World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danian C. Douglas/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 7, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 is fully loaded with 10 GBU-32 1,000 pound bombs aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush, part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, 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 Matt Matlage/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 7, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) is underway in the Pacific Ocean as part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group on a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific and Indian Oceans. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Craig Z. Rodarte/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 3, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) observe a F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Fist of the Fleet" Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 land on the flight deck of Abraham Lincoln for the first time following the ship's four-year refueling and complex overhaul. Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting flight deck certification to ensure the ship and air wing is able to safely launch and recover aircraft (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 7, 2017) Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) is tested in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is conducting sea trials in preparation for their upcoming homeport shift to Sasebo, Japan, where they are slated to relieve the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Levingston Lewis/Released)

 

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2017) An AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) provides air support to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a simulated straits transit. The America Amphibious Ready Group is comprised of more than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), and the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2017) An AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) provides air support to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) during a simulated straits transit. The America Amphibious Ready Group is comprised of more than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), and the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 10, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) sits on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) prior to flight operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. T. T. Parish/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 5, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Pukin Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The ship is underway conducting flight deck certifications to ensure both the ship and air wing are able to safely launch and recover aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Clint Davis/Released)

 

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A U.S. Soldier of the 182nd Infantry Regiment, Massachusetts prepares to fire a training FGM-148 Javelin while conducting a town defense scenario during Exercise Combined Resolve VIII at the Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 12, 2017. Exercise Combined Resolve VIII is a multinational exercise designed to train the Army’s Regionally Allocated Forces to the U.S. European Command. Combined Resolve VIII will include more than 3,400 participants from 10 nations. The goal of the exercise is to prepare forces in Europe to operate together to promote stability and security in the region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Gage Hull)

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A U.S. Army M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle is used by U.S. Soldiers of 1st Battalion 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team tactically moves to a battle position while conducting defensive operations during Exercise Combined Resolve VIII at the Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 9, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathaniel Nichols)

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U.S. Soldiers of the 182nd Infantry Regiment, Massachusetts provide security while conducting a town defense scenario during Exercise Combined Resolve VIII at the Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 12, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Gage Hull)

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U.S. Soldiers of 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division prepare to dismount while observing and reporting enemy activities during Exercise Combined Resolve VIII at the Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 12, 2017.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Hulett)

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A U.S. Soldier of 4th Infantry Division reacts to a simulated air strike while defending a tactical operations center during Exercise Combined Resolve VIII at the Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 8, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Randy Wren)

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A U.S. Soldier of 588th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team provides security while conducting defensive operations during Exercise Combined Resolve VIII at the Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 8, 2017.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Malik Gibson)

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U.S. Soldiers of 588th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team repair an Assault Breacher Vehicle during Exercise Combined Resolve VIII at the Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 12, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Malik Gibson)

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U.S. Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat change tactical positions while conducting battle position construction operations during Exercise Combined Resolve VIII at the Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 5, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Gage Hull)

 

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ZHANJIANG, China (June 12, 2017) Capt. David Bretz, commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 31, accepts flowers after the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett's (DDG 104) arrives in Zhanjiang, China, for a scheduled port visit. Sterett is part of the Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group and is the third deploying group operating under the command and control construct called 3rd Fleet Forward. U.S. 3rd Fleet operating forward offers additional options to the Pacific Fleet commander by leveraging the capabilities of 3rd and 7th Fleets. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 10, 2017) Sailors move ordnance on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship and it's 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 Tristan B. Lotz/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 10, 2017) Master Chief Avionics Technician Kevin Batchelor loads 20 mm ammunition into an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tristan B. Lotz/Released)

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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (June 9, 2017) Petty Officer 1st Class Dinea Cooper, left, the adjutant for the 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, encourages Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Beleon, a hospital Corpsman with Alpha Company, 1st Medical Battalion, during a tug-of-war competition in support of the 1st Medical Battalion Luau and Pacific Islander Celebration at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The event was held to bring together the Marines and Sailors of 1st Medical Battalion and celebrate Pacific Islander month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske/Released)

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GUAM (June 12, 2017) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Mike Jones, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, dives off the coast of Guam June 12, 2017, as part of the Western Pacific Naval Symposium Diving Exercise (WPNS-DIVEX) 2017. WPNS-DIVEX 2017 is a biennial diving exercise conducted by WPNS nations to enhance cooperation, interoperability, and tactical proficiency in diving operations in support of disaster response. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alfred A. Coffield)

 

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ZHANJIANG, China (June 14, 2017) Ensign Deborah Mullen, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), speaks to a People's Liberation Army (Navy) (PLAN) tour group during a scheduled port visit to Zhanjiang, China. Sterett is part of the Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group and is the third deploying group operating under the command and control construct called 3rd Fleet Forward. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

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ZHANJIANG, China (June 13, 2017) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Green, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), makes a quesadilla in the ship's galley with the People's Liberation Army (Navy) sailors during a scheduled port visit to Zhanjiang, China. Sterett is part of the Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group and is the third deploying group operating under the command and control construct called 3rd Fleet Forward. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (June 13, 2017) Master Chief Ben Pierson, command master chief of the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), holds his son at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after returning from a 5-month deployment. The ship promoted security and stability throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region during it's deployment to the western Pacific. The ship was underway for nearly 150 days and conducted more than 600 flight hours. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Gabrielle Joyner/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (June 13, 2017) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Garrett Gilliam loads a 25 mm chain gun for a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) during interoperability drills with the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. The drills are designed to enhance readiness of the cruiser-destroyer ships to rapidly integrate with an amphibious task force to provide increased capability for amphibious operations in support of crisis response or disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Mortensen/Released)

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ROTA, Spain (June 13, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Porter (DDG 78), front, USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), USS Carney (DDG 64) and USS Ross (DDG 71) are moored at Naval Station Rota, Spain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert S. Price/Released)

 

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FORT WORTH, Texas (June 12, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth funeral honors service group pose for a portrait during a video shoot to commemorate the service of Dallas Police Officer Patricio Zamarripa, who was also a U.S. Navy Reserve Master at Arms 1st Class Petty Officer. Zamarripa was one of five officers killed by a sniper during a protest in Dallas, Texas. The funeral honors service group covers 28 counties in Texas providing family members of veterans, reservist and active duty personnel a final service for their loved one. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ignacio D. Perez/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2017) F/A-18 Hornets and Super Hornets assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 fly over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), front, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), right, USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), left, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) 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 Sean M. Castellano/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 conducts a high-speed flyby during an air-power demonstration 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)

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) USS Bunker Hill watch the sun set after an air defense exercise during a group sail. Group sail is the first step in the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt's (CVN 71) integrated training phase and aims to enhance mission-readiness and warfighting capabilities between the ships, air wing and the staffs through simulated real-world scenarios. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ignacio D. Perez/Released)

 

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BALTOPS 2017 exercise, Poland
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BALTOPS 2017 exercise, Poland
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USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) was involved in a collision at sea with a Philippines registered merchant vessel. Seven American sailors are missing.

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