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Clear Horizon 2016

Participants in Clear Horizon (CH16) conduct a familiarization dive in Chinhae, Korea on Oct. 16, 2016. CH16 is a live-action exercise which enhances cooperation and improves capabilities in mine countermeasures operations, with participating nations including Republic of Korea Navy, United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Rolston)

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Navy's Most Advanced Surface Warship Commissioned in Baltimore

161015-N-AT895-183 BALTIMORE (Oct. 16, 2016) Balloons fly and the crowd applauds as the Navy's newest and most technologically advanced warship, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), is brought to life during a commissioning ceremony at North Locust Point in Baltimore. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Nathan Laird/Released)

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Navy's Most Advanced Surface Warship Commissioned in Baltimore

161016-N-AT895-203 BALTIMORE, (Oct. 16, 2016) The crew of the Navy's newest and most technologically advanced warship, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), brings the ship to life during a commissioning ceremony at North Locust Point in Baltimore. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Nathan Laird/Released)

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Navy's Most Advanced Surface Warship Commissioned in Baltimore

161015-N-AT895-183 BALTIMORE (Oct. 16, 2016) Balloons fly and the crowd applauds as the Navy's newest and most technologically advanced warship, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), is brought to life during a commissioning ceremony at North Locust Point in Baltimore. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Nathan Laird/Released)

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Exercise Invincible Spirit

161014-N-OI810-338 WATERS SURROUNDING THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Oct. 14, 2016) Republic of Korea Navy, ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG-991), center, in formation with ships from Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) during exercise Invincible Spirit. Invincible Spirit is a bilateral exercise conducted with the ROKN in the waters near the Korean Peninsula, consisting of routine operations in support of maritime counter-special operating forces and integrated maritime operations. Ronald Reagan is on patrol with CSG 5 supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released)

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CJCS Hosts ROK Counterpart for 41st ROK-MCM

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph F. Dunford hosted his Republic of Korea counterpart Gen. Lee Sun Jin for the 41st ROK-U.S. Military Committee Meeting at the Pentagon. Both senior military leaders strongly denounced North Korea's nuclear and missile provocations, stating they pose a serious threat to the Korean Peninsula, to the region, and to global peace and stability.

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Bonhomme Richard ARG Drills in the South China Sea

161013-N-SU278-0121 South China Sea (Oct. 13, 2016) From left, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), the Military Sealift Command fleet oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193), the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) steam in formation as part of interoperability drills between the Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) and Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG) in the South China Sea, Oct. 13, 2016. The drills are meant to enhance readiness of cruiser-destroyer ships to rapidly integrate with an amphibious task force to provide increased capability for amphibious operations in support of crisis response or disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Will Gaskill)

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Bonhomme Richard ARG Drills in the South China Sea

161013-N-SU278-229 South China Sea (Oct. 13, 2016) Clockwise from left, the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), the Military Sealift Command (MSC) ammunition and cargo ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11), the guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73), the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) steam in formation as part of interoperability drills between the Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) and Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG) in the South China Sea Sea, Oct. 13, 2016. The drills are meant to enhance readiness of cruiser-destroyer ships to rapidly integrate with an amphibious task force to provide increased capability for amphibious operations in support of crisis response or disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Will Gaskill)

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USS Zumwalt Commissioned in Baltimore

161013-N-ZI635-279 BALTIMORE (Oct. 13, 2016) The future Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) is pierside at Canton Port Services in preparation for its upcoming commissioning on Oct. 15, 2016. Zumwalt is named for former Chief of Naval Operations Elmo R. Zumwalt and is the first in a three-ship class of the Navy's newest, most technologically advanced multi-mission guided-missile destroyers. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class George M. Bell/Released)

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Navy Releases Official Logo for 75th Anniversary of WWII

The official logo for the Navy's commemoration of 75th anniversary of World War II. Starting with the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 2016, through the anniversary of the Japanese surrender aboard USS Missouri (BB 63) on September 2, 2020, the Navy will commemorate the pivotal role Sailors played in America's World War II victory. Learn more at www.history.navy.mil/wwii.

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USPACOM Commander Attends U.S. Forces-Japan Assumption of Command Ceremony

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (Oct. 6, 2016) - Adm. Harry B. Harris, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, left, Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, commander of Pacific Air Forces, Lt. Gen. Jerry Martinez renders honors during presentation of the Colors. Martinez assumed the responsibilities as commander of USFJ and the 5th Air Force.

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USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Sea and Anchor Detail

161003-N-TH560-391 Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11), left, conducts a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), while amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) conducts a fueling at sea with Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193), Oct. 3, 2016. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the South China Sea in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region.

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JHAST departs to Philippines

U.S. members of the Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team (JHAST) board an MV-22 Osprey aircraft during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) Oct. 2, 2016. PHIBLEX is a bilateral training exercise designed to improve the interoperability, readiness and professional relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps and partner nations.

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SecDef Visit

Defense Secretary Ash Carter delivers a speech on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carter spoke to the Vinson crew regarding the rebalance to the Asia-Pacific and ongoing security challenges in the region. Carl Vinson is preparing for a 2017 Western Pacific Deployment.

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SINKEX Conducted During Valiant Shield 2016

160913-N-PD309-102 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 13, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) conducts a live fire of a harpoon missile as part of a sink exercise (SINKEX) during Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only, field-training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. This is the sixth exercise in the Valiant Shield series that began in 2006. Benfold is on patrol with Carrier Strike Group Five in the Philippine Sea supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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USS Zumwalt Ready to Set Sail

Video frame grab showing the future USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) departing Bath Iron Works marking the beginning of a 3-month journey to its new homeport in San Diego, Sept. 7, 2016. Crewed by 147 Sailors, Zumwalt is the lead ship of a class of next-generation multi-mission destroyers designed to strengthen naval power. They are capable of performing critical maritime missions and enhance the Navy's ability to provide deterrence, power projection and sea control.

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U.S., Chinese navies practice search and rescue, CUES

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) man the rails before the ship breaks away from the People's Liberation Army (Navy) Jiangkai II class frigate Daqing (FFG 576) during a Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea exercise, Aug. 12, 2016. Benfold is currently underway in the the Western Pacific in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region.

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Flight Operations

Navy sailors conduct flight operations with MH-60S Sea Hawks assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard in the East China Sea, Aug. 12, 2016. The Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeanette Mullinax

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Night Flight

Sailors conduct flight operations with a MH-60S Sea Hawk on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard in the East China Sea, Aug. 12, 2016. The Richard is supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeanette Mullinax

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Pacific Partnership

Capt. Craig Salt (right), from Annapolis, Maryland, and Air Force Lt. Col. Jeff Healy, from Honolulu, plastic surgeons assigned to USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), examine a patient during a Pacific Partnership 2016 surgical screening at the Kuantan Naval Base medical facility on Aug. 3. 2016. This is the first time Pacific Partnership has visited Malaysia. Partner nations are working side-by-side with local organizations in a search-and-rescue exercise, civil engineering projects, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges.

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