Juniper Stallion 13 was a combined, bilateral F-15/F-16 air-to-air exercise designed to improve the interoperability and cooperation between the U.S. and Israeli air forces. Noble Melinda 13 was an annual bilateral maritime exercise focusing on explosive ordnance disposal and other underwater operations.

ODESSA, Ukraine - Chief Warrant Officer James Hordinski, officer in charge of Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 2, second from left, explains the properties of a divers helmet during a combined diving demonstration as part of Exercise Sea Breeze 2012 (SB12). SB12, co-hosted by the Ukrainian and U.S. navies, aims to improve maritime safety, security and stability engagements in the Black Sea by enhancing the capabilities of Partnership for Peace and Black Sea regional maritime security forces.

NORTH SEA (July 30, 2011) - Navy Divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 conduct a dive brief as the Discovery Channel conducts a recording aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jalon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 30, 2011) - Navy Diver 2nd Class Jason Hatch, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, receives a list of items to search for during his upcoming dive mission from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 29, 2011) - U.S. Navy Divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 are lowered into the water to conduct dive operations from aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 29, 2011) - Navy Diver 1st Class Andrew Smartwood, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, assists a diver with his dive helmet prior to dive operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jalon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA - Navy Diver 1st Class Travis Bourne, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, checks the standby diver for leaks during diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA - Navy Divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 conduct a dive supervisor brief prior to commencing dive operations aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) Mr. Charlie Baker (second from right), a civilian who works with the Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 area search platoon, discusses the search parameters of the next mission with Navy archeologist Alexis Catsambis aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Dave Meyers, assigned with the area search platoon of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, prepares to launch a remote operated vehicle from aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - Navy Diver 1st Class Steve Vanzant, assigned with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 gets assistance from Navy Diver 1st Class Mike Gilbert in donning his dive boots as he prepares for dive operations aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 27, 2011) - Navy Diver 2nd Class Martin Horan, assigned with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, prepares to move to the diving stage aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - Master Chief Navy Diver Kelly Polk, assigned with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, listens to the dive safety brief prior to commencing operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - Master Chief Navy Diver Kelly Polk, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, dons his KM-37 surface supply diving helmet aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - Navy Diver 1st Class Steve Vanzant assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 waits to move to the diving stage aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - Navy Divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 standby to move to the dive stage for dive operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 26, 2011) - U.S. Navy Divers, assigned with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, receive final insights from Naval Historian Melissa Ryan before commencing diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are in the North Sea conducting diving operations verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks. The researchers hope to find USS Bonhomme Richard, the historic ship commanded by John Paul Jones. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) - U.S. Navy Divers from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, prepare to move divers to the dive stage for diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Bryan Williams, attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, stands fast during final preparations for diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Master Chief Navy Diver Kelly Polk, attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, conducts the pre-dive safety brief before diving operations begin aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Bryan Williams, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, adjusts his helmet aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Navy Divers, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, man the stage to commence diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Bryan Williams of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, stands-by to commence diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Geoff Smitman, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, prepares to don his gear and commence dive operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 21, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Geoff Smitman, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, puts on his gloves prior to diving operations from the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 20, 2011) Navy Diver 2nd Class Jason Hatch of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, removes an umbilical cord during a dive station set-up aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) Navy Divers 1st Class Chris Whitman and Jason Young, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, man a line aboard the aft deck of the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. While verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks, they hope to ultimately find the historic flagship of John Paul Jones, USS Bohnomme Richard. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 19, 2011) Master Chief Navy Diver James Mariano, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, talks with the dive team about how to set up a secondary diving line aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 19, 2011) Navy Diver 1st Class Justin Hitz, attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, tension on a line aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 19, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Bryan Williams of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, oversees dive preparations aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 19, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Jason Gray attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, helps oversee dive station preparations aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 19, 2011) U.S. Navy Diver 1st Class Will Queen, attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, adjusts restraint chains on the standard Navy recompression chamber aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 19, 2011) - Navy Diver 1st Class Steve Vanzant of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, adjust a shackles pin aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) Navy Divers 1st Class, Will Queen (left) and Shawn Cooley, both stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, attach a sling to the wire rope holding a clump on the aft deck of the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. While verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks, they hope to ultimately find the historic flagship of John Paul Jones, USS Bohnomme Richard. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) U.S. Navy Diver 2nd Class Martin Horan (middle), attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, helps man a wire rope aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. While verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks, they hope to ultimately find the historic flagship of John Paul Jones, USS Bohnomme Richard. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Bryan Williams, attached with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, assists his divers in faking down a line aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. While verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks, they hope to ultimately find the historic flagship of John Paul Jones, USS Bohnomme Richard. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Dave Meyers, stationed with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, feeds wire rope onto a winch aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologist, scientist, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea to conduct diving expeditions. While verifying the sites of suspected shipwrecks, they hope to ultimately find the historic flagship of John Paul Jones, USS Bohnomme Richard. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/UNRELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) - Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jason Ash, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, prepares a winch electrical connection aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) - U.S. Navy Diver 1st Class Cory Clifton, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, attaches a live feed camera to a KM-37 surface supply diving helmet, aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)

NORTH SEA (July 17, 2011) - U.S. Navy Diver 1st Class Cory Clifton, attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, attaches a live feed camera to a KM-37 surface supply diving helmet, aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship, USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). Grasp, MDSU-2 and Navy archeologists, scientists, and historians are currently deployed to the North Sea, to conduct diving expeditions and verify sites of suspected shipwrecks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/RELEASED)