美國航空母艦「文森號」於太平洋執行任務

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120504-N-DR144-326 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 4, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway in the Pacific Ocean. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released) U.S. Navy

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120504-N-DR144-338 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 4, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway in the Pacific Ocean. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released) U.S. Navy

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130215-N-LN833-559 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2013) Gunners Mate 3rd Class Matthew Teixeira stands on a pile of shell casings during weapons familiarization training on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob G. Kaucher/Released) U.S. Navy

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130215-N-LN833-231 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2013) Sailors fire a .50-caliber machine gun during weapons familiarization training on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob G. Kaucher/Released) U.S. Navy

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130215-N-NY430-187 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2013) Seaman Thomas Branson, left, and Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Patrick Canady fire an M240 machine gun during weapons familiarization training on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kristopher S. Haley/Released) U.S. Navy

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130215-N-TZ605-432 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2013) Air department Sailors man an aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) hose during a fire drill in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released) U.S. Navy

130216-N-EH921-480 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Iain L. Stratton/Released)

130216-N-LN833-191 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013) Sailors fire a .50-caliber machine gun during a full-bore exercise on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob G. Kaucher/Released) U.S. Navy

130216-N-LN833-398 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 conducts a touch-and-go landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Class Jacob G. Kaucher/Released) U.S. Navy

130216-N-LN833-664 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 conducts a touch-and-go landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Class Jacob G. Kaucher/Released) U.S. Navy

130216-N-TZ605-123 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013) F/A-18C Hornets take off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released) U.S. Navy

130216-N-ZI635-166 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 approaches for a touch-and-go landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd George M. Bell/Released) U.S. Navy

130217-N-EH921-027 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 lifts off with a crate of ordnance from the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) during an ordnance transfer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Iain L. Stratton/Released) U.S. Navy

130218-N-DI878-252 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2013) Sailors conduct training on the arming procedures of an MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) on a sponson aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Giovanni Squadrito/Released) U.S. Navy

130218-N-DI878-380 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2013) Sailors conduct training on the arming procedures of an MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) on a sponson aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Giovanni Squadrito /Released) U.S. Navy

130217-N-EH921-137 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 lifts off with a crate of ordnance from the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) during an ordnance transfer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass  Communication Specialist Seaman Iain L. Stratton/Released) U.S. Navy

130218-N-TZ605-619 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2013) An aviation ordnanceman connects a sling load loop pole to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 during an ordnance onload aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released) U.S. Navy

美軍於南中國海之行動

 

130207-N-BJ178-177 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 7, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Jennifer Confer directs a UH-1Y Venom helicopter as it lifts off from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group is deployed in the U. S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility and will take part in amphibious integration training (AIT), certification exercise (CERTEX), and participate in the annual multi-national combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Achterling/Released)

130207-N-BJ178-073 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 7, 2013) Seaman Jonathan Mendez assists Seaman Thomas Amason adjust his flash hood during a damage control drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group is deployed in the U. S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility and will take part in amphibious integration training (AIT), certification exercise (CERTEX), and participate in the annual multi-national combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Achterling/Released)

130208-N-DU438-111 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 8, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 25) lowers pallets of supplies during a vertical replenishment on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, currently on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, will take part in amphibious integration training, certification exercise and participate in the annual multinational combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Betsy Knapper/Released)

130208-N-DU438-392 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 8, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 25) lowers pallets of supplies during a vertical replenishment on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, currently on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, will take part in amphibious integration training, certification exercise and participate in the annual multinational combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Betsy Knapper/Released)

130208-N-DU438-561 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 8, 2013) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) unwrap pallets of supplies during a vertical replenishment on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, currently on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, will take part in amphibious integration training, certification exercise and participate in the annual multinational combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Betsy Knapper/Released)

130208-N-LM312-009 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 8, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the ship prepares to pull alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) for an underway replenishment. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, currently on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, will take part in amphibious integration training, certification exercise and participate in the annual multinational combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam D. Wainwright/Released)

130208-N-LM312-077 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 8, 2013) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) is underway alongside the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). TThe Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, currently on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, will take part in amphibious integration training, certification exercise and participate in the annual multinational combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam D. Wainwright/Released)

130209-N-IY633-158 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2013) Sailors and Marines reattach the wings of an AV-8 Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542 in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group is deployed in the U. S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility and will take part in amphibious integration training (AIT), certification exercise (CERTEX), and participate in the annual multi-national combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)

130211-N-HN991-251 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 11, 2013) An MH-60R Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 takes off from the deck of the Canadian frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334) while conducting a passing exercise (PASSEX). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Hooper/Released)

130211-N-HN991-286 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 11, 2013) Naval Air Crewman 1st Class William Russell, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, exchanges patches and coins with a Royal Canadian Navy Sailor on the deck of the Canadian frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Hooper/Released)

130211-N-HN991-540 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 11, 2013) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) sails into position for a passing exercise (PASSEX) with the Canadian frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334) in the Pacific Ocean. Stockdale is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and is transiting the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Hooper/Released)

130211-N-HN991-701 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 11, 2013) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) and the Canadian frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334) sail in formation during a passing exercise (PASSEX) in the Pacific Ocean. Stockdale is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and is transiting the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Hooper/Released)

130211-N-HN991-766 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 11, 2013) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) and the Canadian frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334) sail in formation during a passing exercise (PASSEX) in the Pacific Ocean. Stockdale is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and is transiting the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Hooper/Released)

130211-N-HN991-970 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 11, 2013) Sailors man the rails of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) after a passing exercise (PASSEX) with the Canadian frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334) in the Pacific Ocean. Stockdale is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and is transiting the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Hooper/Released)

美軍於太平洋成功試射SM-3飛彈 (Feb. 13, 2013)

130213-O-ZZ999-208 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2013) A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1A interceptor is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) during a Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Navy test in the Pacific Ocean. The SM-3 Block 1A successfully intercepted a target missile that had been launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

130213-O-ZZ999-206 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2013) A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1A interceptor is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) during a Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Navy test in the Pacific Ocean. The SM-3 Block 1A successfully intercepted a target missile that had been launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

130213-O-ZZ999-207 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2013) A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1A interceptor is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) during a Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Navy test in the Pacific Ocean. The SM-3 Block 1A successfully intercepted a target missile that had been launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

130213-O-ZZ999-209 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2013) A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1A interceptor is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) during a Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Navy test in the Pacific Ocean. The SM-3 Block 1A successfully intercepted a target missile that had been launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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24 Hours on an Aircraft Carrier

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美國海軍於太平洋試射SM-3飛彈

121025-N-ZZ999-203 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2012) A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) launches from the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) as apart of a joint ballistic missile defense exercise. America's Sailors are Warfighters, a fast and flexible force deployed worldwide. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)




121025-N-ZZ999-202 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) launches a Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) as apart of a joint ballistic missile defense exercise. America's Sailors are Warfighters, a fast and flexible force deployed worldwide. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)




121025-N-ZZ999-201 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) launches a Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) as apart of a joint ballistic missile defense exercise. America's Sailors are Warfighters, a fast and flexible force deployed worldwide. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)




120627-N-ZZ999-003 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2012) A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1B interceptor is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) for the second time during a Missile Defense Agency test in the Pacific Ocean. The SM-3 Block 1B successfully intercepted a short-range ballistic missile target that had been launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, located on Kauai, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

Navy's next Virginia-class submarine, USS Washington (SSN 787)

130207-N-LP168-002 SEATTLE (Feb. 7, 2013) Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus signs a poster commemorating the naming of the Navy's next Virginia-class submarine, USS Washington (SSN 787), at the Port of Seattle Headquarters Building at Pier 69. Rep. Dave Reichert (middle) and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (right) joined Mabus in thanking the people of Seattle for their support and contributions to the Navy and discussing the special bond that exists between a state and its namesake vessel. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ahron Arendes)

130207-N-LP168-001 SEATTLE (Feb. 7, 2013) Washington Gov. Jay Inslee delivers his remarks celebrating the naming of the Navy's next Virginia-class submarine, USS Washington (SSN 787), at the Port of Seattle Headquarters Building at Pier 69. Inslee joined Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus in thanking the people of Seattle for their support and contributions to the Navy and discussing the special bond that exists between a state and its namesake vessel. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ahron Arendes)

US 7th Fleet 於太平洋執行任務

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130131-N-HN991-340 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2013) The guided-missile destroyers USS Stockdale (DDG 106), USS Higgins (DDG 76), USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) and the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) sail in formation. The group forms the Nimitz Strike Group Surface Action Group is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Hooper/Released)

130131-N-HN991-843 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2013) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) transits the western Pacific. Stockdale is part of the the Nimitz Strike Group Surface Action Group and is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Hooper/Released)

130131-N-ZQ631-239 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2013) The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) transits the Pacific Ocean. William P. Lawrence is part of the Nimitz Strike Group Surface Action Group and is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carla Ocampo/Released)

130131-N-ZQ631-360 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2013) The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) transits the Pacific Ocean. William P. Lawrence is part of the Nimitz Strike Group Surface Action Group and is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carla Ocampo/Released)

130126-N-ZQ631-635 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2013) Chief Gunner's Mate Jason Payne helps a Sailor lower ammunition during an on load aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110). William P. Lawrence is underway on its first operational deployment to the western Pacific region as part of the Nimitz Strike Group Surface Action Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carla Ocampo/Released)

130126-N-ZQ631-660 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2013) Chief Fire Controlman Rocky Quintanilla helps a Sailor insert ammunition during an on load aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110). William P. Lawrence is underway on its first operational deployment to the western Pacific region as part of the Nimitz Strike Group Surface Action Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carla Ocampo/Released)

130126-N-ZQ631-628 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2013) Sailors lift ammunition during an on-load aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110). William P. Lawrence is underway on its first operational deployment to the western Pacific region as part of the Nimitz Strike Group Surface Action Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carla Ocampo/Released)

130131-N-HN991-892 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2013) The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) and the guided-missile destroyers USS Stockdale (DDG 106) and USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) transit the western Pacific Ocean. The Nimitz Strike Group Surface Action Group is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Hooper/Released)

130131-N-HN991-919 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2013) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Stockdale (DDG 106) and USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) transit the western Pacific Ocean. The Nimitz Strike Group Surface Action Group is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Hooper/Released)

130131-N-HN991-318 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2013) The guided-missile destroyers USS Stockdale (DDG 106), USS Higgins (DDG 76), USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) and the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) sail in formation. The group forms the Nimitz Strike Group Surface Action Group and is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Hooper/Released)

130130-N-ZQ631-174 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2013) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) fires its MK- 45 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise. William P. Lawrence is operating in the U.S. 7th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carla Ocampo/Released)

130204-N-XG305-073 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2013) A newly-installed close-in weapons system is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while the ship is underway for sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mel Orr/Released)



130204-N-NN332-148 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2013) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class James Vest prepares a 25mm machine gun for a live-fire exercise aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared Harral/Released)



130204-N-NN332-150 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2013) Sailors prepare a 25mm machine gun for a live-fire exercise aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared Harral/Released)




130204-N-NN332-091 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2013) A 25mm machine gun is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared Harral/Released)



130204-N-NN332-134 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2013) A 25mm machine gun is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared Harral/ Released)