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130302-N-PB383-020 SAN DIEGO (March 2, 2013) The Mobile Landing Platform USNS Montford Point (T-MLP 1) is moored pier side in San Diego during the ship's christening ceremony. Monford Point is the first ship of its class and will serve as a floating base for amphibious operations and operates as a transfer point between large ships and small landing craft. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

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130228-N-XO436-556 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 28, 2013) Quartermaster 1st Class Timothy Sheedy, assigned to the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Monsoon (PC4), fires .50 caliber machine gun blanks at simulated hostile small boats during an Advanced Phase Training Exercise (APTEX). APTEX is a four-day exercise designed to stress and evaluate the U.S. Navy Patrol Coastal crew in an integrated and advanced level environment and tests the crew's ability to complete exercise objectives, demonstrating the ship's ability to work and communicate as a team.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released)

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130301-N-DG226-072 SAN DIEGO (March 1, 2013) The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) departs San Diego Bay for a deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. Freedom will demonstrate her operational capabilities and allow the Navy to evaluate crew rotation and maintenance plans. LCS platforms are designed to employ modular mission packages that can be configured for three separate purposes: surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare or mine countermeasures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christine Walker-Singh/Released)

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130301-N-BC134-072 SAN DIEGO (March 1, 2013) Senior Chief Aviation Electrician's Mate Christopher Perry spends time with his family aboard the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) before his departure on a deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. Freedom will demonstrate her operational capabilities and allow the Navy to evaluate crew rotation and maintenance plans. LCS platforms are designed to employ modular mission packages that can be configured for three separate purposes: surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare or mine countermeasures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

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130301-N-BC134-155 SAN DIEGO (March 1, 2013) A Sailor assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) spends time with his family before his departure on a deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. Freedom will demonstrate her operational capabilities and allow the Navy to evaluate crew rotation and maintenance plans. LCS platforms are designed to employ modular mission packages that can be configured for three separate purposes: surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare or mine countermeasures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

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130228-N-OY799-565 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 28, 2013) Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws a football to a Sailor aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a USO-sponsored visit led by Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. James Winnefeld. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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130226-N-ZZ999-003 IONIAN SEA (Feb. 26, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52), foreground pulls into formation with the French Marine Nationale anti-submarine frigate Jean de Vienne (D 643) during Exercise Proud Manta 2013 (POMA 13). POMA 13, the world's largest annual anti-submarine warfare exercise, brings together submarines, surface ships, maritime patrol aircraft and helicopters from 10 NATO nations. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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130228-N-OY799-058 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 28, 2013) A catapult and arresting gear officer signals for the launch of an EA-6B Prowler from the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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130220-N-OV434-531 CAMP SHELBY, Miss. (Feb. 20, 2013) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 15 man a fighting position during their final evaluation problem before deployment. NMCB-15 is mobilized supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and is an expeditionary element of U.S. Naval Forces that act as combat engineers and support various units worldwide through national force readiness, humanitarian assistance, and building and maintaining infrastructure. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Garas/Released)

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130227-N-TZ605-245 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 27, 2013) An FA-18F Super Hornet form Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122 launches during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released)

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130226-N-KE148-162 EVERETT, Wash. (Feb. 26, 2013) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), conduct a barricade drill on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Bartlett/Released)

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130227-N-QI595-047 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 27, 2013) MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 participate in a replenishment-at-sea for the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Marco Villasana/Released)

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130227-N-TZ605-649 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 27, 2013) Capt. Kent Whalen, commanding officer of the aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), and CMDCM Jeffrey Pickering, the ship's command master chief, render hand salutes during a burial at sea for 20 former service members. Carl Vinson is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released)

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130227-D-TT977-037 WASHINGTON (Feb. 27, 2013) Chuck Hagel, left, is sworn into office Feb. 27, 2013 as the 24th Secretary of Defense by Michael L. Rhodes, deputy director of Administration and Management at the Pentagon. Hagel's wife, Lilibet, holds the Bible. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley/Released)

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130226-N-VF350-235 SULU SEA (Feb. 25, 2013) Sailors from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 and U.S. Navy contracted salvage crew members from the M/V Jascon 25 safely remove the exhaust funnel structure from the mine countermeasures ship USS Guardian (MCM 5). Guardian ran aground on the Tubbataha Reef Jan. 17. The funnel's removal was a milestone in the dismantling process of the Guardian. The U.S. Navy and contracted salvage teams are safely dismantling and removing the ship from Tubbataha Reef. The U.S. Navy continues to work in close cooperation with the Philippine authorities to safely dismantle Guardian from the reef while minimizing environmental effects. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anderson Bomjardim/Released)

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130226-N-XQ474-105 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2013) Sailors upload a RIM-7M missile into the NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower recently departed Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Schneider/Released)

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