
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2008) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Scorza pins an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist device on Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Graham during an awards at quarters ceremony aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is operating as part of the U.S. 7th Fleet in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Joseph Pol Sebastian Gocong

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 6, 2008) Lance Cpl. Christi Woods, assigned to the "Red Devils" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, logs technical training hours aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is operating as part of the U.S. 7th Fleet in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Matthew J. Lanese

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 6, 2008) A MH-60S Seahawk helicopter lifts off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Dustin Kelling

SAN DIEGO (May 5, 2007) Vice Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, commander U.S. 3rd Fleet, speaks with Reactor Department Sailors on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) after presenting 28 awards. The Sailors received recognition for their work during a six-month docking-planned incremental availability that finished early and under budget. U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Bryan M. Ilyankoff

SEWARD, Alaska (May 3, 2008) The guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) arrives in Seward harbor to resupply before before participating in the two-week Northern Edge joint exercise. Northern Edge involves units from all U.S. military services to enhance interoperability and cooperation. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Steffen

CORONADO, Calif. (May 2, 2008) Soldiers wounded while supporting the war on terrorism and assigned to the Warrior Transition Company at Naval Medical Center, San Diego pose for a photo with the Red Bull Albatross after receiving a VIP flight aboard the aircraft. The Red Bull Air Races World Series made the first of two U.S. stops to compete in a Fleet Week San Diego air race. U.S. photo by MC Ryan Valverde

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7,2008) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Cecil Ford mans the 25mm machine gun during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Sarah E. Bitter

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7,2008) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Ryan Guile performs lookout and phone-talking duties during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Sarah E. Bitter