USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

NORFOLK (Oct. 12, 2012)1 of 4

Petty Officer 1st Class Phillip Hamilton strikes nine bells in honor of the U.S. Navy's past and future during the 237th Navy birthday celebration aboard the Battleship Wisconsin. More than 200 military and local community leaders gathered on the fantail of Wisconsin to help celebrate the event. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Phil Beaufort (Released) 121012-N-ZO696-200

ANDAMAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2012)2 of 4

The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS George Washington (CVN 73) and USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and the guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) are underway in formation. Ships and aircraft of the George Washington and John C. Stennis carrier strike groups are conducting exercises to increase interoperability, readiness, and the capability to respond quickly to various potential crises in the region, ranging from combat operations to humanitarian assistance. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jennifer A. Villalovos (Released) 121012-N-WW409-349

ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2012)3 of 4

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Adam R. Cole (Released) 121010-N-GY309-112

ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2012)4 of 4

An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 transfers supplies from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), not pictured, during a vertical replenishment. Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan D. McLearnon (Released) 121011-N-GC639-053