USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

140918-N-TP834-910 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 18, 2014) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean. Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, are on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Valiant Shield, a U.S.-only biennial exercise focusing on the integration of joint training among U.S. forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)

EA-18G Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 take off

140920-N-BX824-117 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 20, 2014) An EA-18G Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is currently participating in Valiant Shield, U.S.-only exercise integrating an estimated 18,000 Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps personnel, more than 200 aircraft and 19 surface ships, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman/Released)

140909-N-IY142-288 BLACK SEA (Sept. 9, 2014) A Ukrainian navy Beriev Be-12 participates in exercise Sea Breeze 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Herman/Released)

EA-18G Growler

140918-M-OC926-121 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Sept. 18, 2014) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 departs Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Exercise Valiant Shield 14. The biennial U.S.-only exercise focuses on engaging units at sea, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hernan Vidana/Released)

USS Anchorage (LPD 23)

140803-N-FO359-057 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 3, 2014) Sailors from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and Navy divers assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11, Mobile Diving and Salvage Company 11-7, participate in the second underway recovery test for the NASA Orion Program. This is the second at-sea testing for the Orion crew module using a well deck recovery method. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Corey Green/Released)

MV-22 Osprey

140820-N-YC845-299 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 20, 2014) An MV-22 Osprey approaches during a landing on the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during flight operations. Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik/Released)

F/A-18E Super Hornet

140924-N-EH855-056 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2014) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bryan Mai/Released)

Iwo To

140907-N-ZS026-321 WO TO, Japan (Sept. 7, 2014) An aerial photo of the island of Iwo To, formerly known as Iwo Jima. The Battle of Iwo Jima was the largest sustained aerial offensive of the Pacific theater of World War II. The U.S. sent more than 70,000 service members from the Navy and Marine Corps and 450 ships in what became one of the largest invasion forces of the Pacific campaign. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

T-45C Goshawk

140930-N-ZG705-082 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 30, 2014) A T-45C Goshawk training aircraft assigned to the Eagles of Training Squadron (VT) 7, launches from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Karl Anderson/Released)

George Washington Strike Group and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 28, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), left, the George Washington Strike Group and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships participate in tactical maneuver training during Annual Exercise (AnnualEx) 13. AnnualEx 13 is designed to increase the defensive readiness and interoperability of Japanese and U.S. Naval forces through training in air and sea operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman/Released)

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 19, 2013) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christopher B. Stoltz/Released)

Vice Adm. Robert Thomas & Vice Adm. Yasushi Matsushita

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 28, 2013) Vice Adm. Robert Thomas, commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet, right, and Vice Adm. Yasushi Matsushita, commander in chief, Japan Self-Defense Fleet, wave to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Helicopter Destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH) 181 from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during Annual Exercise (AE) 13. AE13 is designed to increase the defensive readiness and interoperability of Japanese and U.S. naval forces through training in air and sea operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Liam Kennedy/Released)

Damage Control Training

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 16, 2013) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Scott Combs, front, and Damage Controlman 2nd Class Michael Zylius participate in damage control training aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Mason is deployed as part of Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rob Aylward/Released)

USS Gravely (DDG 107), USS Barry (DDG 52) and USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 20, 2013) The guided-missile destroyers USS Gravely (DDG 107), left, and USS Barry (DDG 52), right, receive fuel from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) during a replenishment-at-sea. Gravely and Barry, homeported in Norfolk, Va., are on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob D. Moore/Released)

M1A1 Abrams tank

HANOVER, Md. (Dec. 12, 2013) An M1A1 Abrams tank drives over an advanced light-weight ramp during an Office of Naval Research demonstration held at Oceaneering in Hanover, Md. The new ramp will be capable of loading and unloading people and combat vehicles between a joint high-speed vessel (JHSV) and multiple platforms in sea state three. (U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams/Released)

USS Ramage (DDG 61)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 7, 2013) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) stand by on the ship's foc'sle for a replenishment-at-sea. Ramage is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Billy Ho/Released)

USS Truxtun (DDG 103) fires its MK 38 MOD 2 25mm machine gun at a simulated target

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 2, 2013) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) fires its MK 38 MOD 2 25mm machine gun at a simulated target. Truxtun is conducting its final pre-deployment evaluation with the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group to achieve mission readiness and the ability to work alongside international allies in the execution of the Navy's maritime strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Scott Barnes/Released)

USS John S. McCain (DDG 56)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) fires its MK-45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise alongside the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as part of a friends and family day cruise. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ramon G. Go/Released)

USS George Washington (CVN 73) & JS Hyuga (DDH 181)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 28, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), foreground, the helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH 181), background, the George Washington Strike Group and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships participate in tactical maneuver training during Annual Exercise (AnnualEx) 13. AnnualEx 13 is designed to increase the defensive readiness and interoperability of Japanese and U.S. Naval forces through training in air and sea operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman/Released)

USS Truxtun (DDG 103) fires its MK 45 5-inch gun at a simulated target

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 08, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) fires its MK 45 5-inch gun at a simulated target. Truxtun is conducting its final pre-deployment evaluation with the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group to achieve mission readiness and the ability to work alongside international allies in the execution of the Navy's maritime strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Scott Barnes/Released)