A Marine assigned to Marine Fighter Squadron 231 inspects an AV-8B Harrier before flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Bold Alligator 2012 in the Atlantic Ocean on Feb. 2, 2012. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012, afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. DoD photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Tommy Lamkin, U.S. Navy.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2012) Seaman Samuel Flaspolar stands starboard lookout watch on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Leonard Adams Jr.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2012) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta is briefed on the functions of the combat direction center during a visit aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael L. Croft Jr.
Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 23, 2012 The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Porter (DDG 78) and USS Nitze (DDG 94) perform evasive maneuvers during a simulated strait transit exercise. Nitze and Porter are part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, which is conducting a composite training unit exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel J. Meshel.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2012) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon Panetta greets Sailors upon arrival aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise while preparing for its 22nd and final deployment. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman.
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Navy Rear Adm. Walter E. Carter Jr., commander of Carrier Strike Group 12, watch flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 21, 2012. The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is conducting a composite training unit exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Pittman.
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2012) Sonar Technician Surface 2nd Class Gareth Erasmus fires the Mk 38 25mm machine gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) during a practice fire exercise. Porter is part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group and is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse L. Gonzalez.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 12 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West speak to Sailors during an all-hands call aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Harry Andrew D. Gordon.
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 8, 2012) A close in weapons system aboard the amphibious assault ship Kearsarge (LHD 3) conducts a test fire. Kearsarge is conducting crew certifications in preparation for future amphibious operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Corbin Shea.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) fires the Mk-45 5-inch/62 caliber lightweight gun during a live-fire shore bombardment exercise. James E. Williams is part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, which is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel J. Meshel.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2012) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1654, attached to Assault Craft Unit 2, prepares to offload vehicles onto the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is conducting crew certifications in preparation for future amphibious operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Corbin Shea.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2011) Chief Machinist’s Mate Brian D. Younger prepares to lower a rescue basket from an MH-60S Sea Hawk during a familiarization flight with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, currently embarked aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Matthew Bash.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2011) Sailors spell out "E=MC2" on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ship's commissioning. Enterprise is the first and oldest nuclear powered aircraft carrier still in service and is celebrating its 50th birthday on Nov. 25, 2011. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Alex R. Forster.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 17, 2011) Sailors move ordnance on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is underway in the Atlantic Ocean for the Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Period (TSTA/FEP), a critical segment of the ship's workup cycle. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Parde
