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ASN visits California Navy Base, Talks Energy Security

Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment toured Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Oct. 15.

Sailors Prepare for Physical Readiness Assessment

With many commands across the fleet preparing for the semi-annual physical readiness assessment (PFA) the Navy's Physical Readiness Program director, addressed a Sailor's responsibilities for the PRT.

Naval Energy Forum 2012: SECNAV, Industry Leaders to Explore 'The Art of the Long View'

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus and other key representatives from Navy, Marine Corps, industry, and the international community will speak at the fourth annual Naval Energy Forum Oct. 17 at the Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington.

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#WARFIGHTING - Operating Forward - Arabian Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Andaman Sea, Red Sea

October is #Warfighting month focusing on Navy Warfighters. Right now your Navy is 100% on watch around the globe helping to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression on, above, and...

#WARFIGHTING - MCPON Mike D. Stevens

October is #Warfighting month focusing on Navy Warfighters, a fast and flexible force deployed worldwide to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression on, above, and below the sea. We asked...

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 13, 2012)1 of 4

Sailors assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 remove an AIM-9x missile from an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman (Released) 121013-N-FI736-025

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GROTON, Conn. (Oct. 12, 2012)2 of 4

Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769) are greeted by their families during the boat's homecoming celebration. Toledo returned from a seven-month deployment in the 6th fleet area of operations. 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 Jason J. Perry (Released) 121012-N-TN558-098

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2012)3 of 4

Chief Hull Maintenance Technician Joshua Boleti, right, assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), instructs Sailors during a simulated fire on the mess decks. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ian Carver (Released) 121011-N-XK513-083

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 11, 2012)4 of 4

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) practice maneuvers in the rain during a force protection exercise which incorporated realistic training scenarios and special effects. The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan J. Mayes (Released) 121011-N-RC246-681

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