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Former US Marine, Navalist (in a positive sense), free world military enthusiast, history enthusiast. I occasionally attend naval conferences and comment on US military budget items
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A US Marine MV-22B aboard USS San Antonio (LPD 17). May 13, 2025

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AV-8B Harriers, assigned to the “Bulldogs” of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during ARGMEUEX. Atlantic Ocean, May 17, 2025

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USS Harry S. Truman sails through the Mediterranean Sea. May 18, 2025

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USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), HDMS Iver Huitfeldt (F361), Cristóbal Colón (F105), Louis-Marie (F931), and USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) conduct a passing exercise during Formidable Shield 25. Norwegian Sea, May 7, 2025

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USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) offloads missiles at Naval Station Rota, Spain. April 30, 2025

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U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 "Wake Island Avengers" fly over Wake Island. May 10, 2025

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Sailors aboard USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) wave to the crew of USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) during exercise Formidable Shield 25. May 7, 2025

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An F-35C Lightning II attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 "Warhawks", launches from USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility May 6, 2025

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A Sailor signals to a well armed MH-60R from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 "Blue Hawks" on the flight deck of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. May 6, 2025

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USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) during exercise Formidable Shield 25. Norwegian Sea, May 07, 2025

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Danish frigate HDMS Iver Huitfeldt (F361) viewed from USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) during exercise Formidable Shield 25. Norwegian Sea, May 07, 2025

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Australian frigate HMAS Arunta (FFH 151) operates with Italian FREMM frigate Antonio Marceglia (F 597) 📸Photo from the HMAS Arunta II Facebook page.

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Sailors man a phone and distance line on the forecastle of USS Milius (DDG 69) during an underway replenishment with USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility

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Sailors assigned to USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), heave in the phone and distance (P&D) line from the Royal Canadian Navy replenishment oiler MV Asterix for an underway replenishment during At-Sea Demonstration (ASD) / Formidable Shield (FS) 2025

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USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) departs Norfolk as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) for a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. May 6, 2025

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USS Truxtun (DDG 103) pulls alongside USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) for a replenishment-at-sea. USS Jason Dunham (DDG-109) is on the right. U.S. Central Command area of responsibility April 24, 2025

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Sailors conduct flight operations aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. April 30, 2025

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An E/A-18G Growler from the “Cougars” of VAQ 139 launches from USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, May 3, 2025. Nimitz is still hot at 50 years old

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Sailors conduct flight operations on the flight deck of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. April 29, 2025

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The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) maneuvers during a routine armed air escort exercise, April 24, 2025

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Philippine Navy frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) and HMAS Sydney (DDG 42) conduct training in the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone. April, 2025

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USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Philippine Sea. April 29, 2025

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USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) off the coast of U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia. April 30, 2025

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French amphibious assault ship Mistral (L9013), USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), and French frigate Surcouf (F 711) during Exercise Chesapeake 2025. Atlantic Ocean, April 30, 2025

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USS Shoup (DDG 86) conducts an ammunition movement in Yokosuka, Japan. April 29, 2025

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An F-35C from VFA 97 "Warhawks" prepares to launch from USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 27, 2025

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USS Cape St. George (CG 71) conducts a home port change to Naval Base San Diego. Apr. 22, 2025

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USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) conducts a pre-action calibration fire in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. April 26, 2025

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USS Omaha (LCS-12) and HMAS Sydney (DDG 42) sail together in the Pacific. April 4, 2025

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USS Truxtun (DDG 103) prepares to come alongside USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) for a replenishment-at-sea in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. April 24, 2025

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USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. April 7, 2025

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USS Shoup (DDG 86) fires an SM-2 missile during a tactical training exercise in the Pacific. April 24, 2025

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U.S. Marines prepare to board USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) rehearsal in the Philippine Sea. April 24, 2025.

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USS Gridley (DDG 101) sails through the Philippine Sea at night. April 25, 2025.

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USS Dewey (DDG 105) fires her 5-inch gun during a tactical training exercise. Pacific Ocean, April 16, 2025.

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USS Milius (DDG 69) arrives at U.S. Naval Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia for a scheduled port visit, April 23, 2025

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Sailors direct an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Mighty Shrikes” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Philippine Sea, April 23, 2025

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USS Somerset (LPD 25) fires a MK46 30mm gun during a live-fire exercise while underway in the Pacific Ocean, April 22, 2025

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USS Cape St. George (CG 71) arrives at the mouth of San Diego Bay, April 22, 2025.

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USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) Pacific Ocean, March 21, 2025

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USS Milius (DDG 69) fires her Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire weapons exercise while operating in the Indian Ocean. April 22, 2025

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The new cover photo from the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) Facebook page

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USS New York (LPD 21) on the Stranahan River, arriving for Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale (FWFL). April 22, 2025

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USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) arrives at Port Everglades to kick off Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale (FWFL) 2025, April 22

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USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) arrives at U.S. Naval Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia for a scheduled port visit, April 22, 2025

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U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnancemen arm planes aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility April 17, 2025

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