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Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta greets U.S. Navy recruits at the USS Red Rover facility at the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Ill., May 21, 2012. Panetta and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki toured the facility, which provides medical and dental examinations to recruits. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley, U.S. Navy/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7250057550/<p>Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta greets U.S. Navy recruits at the USS Red Rover facility at the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Ill., May 21, 2012. Panetta and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki toured the facility, which provides medical and dental examinations to recruits. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley, U.S. Navy/Released)</p> <p>Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta greets U.S. Navy recruits at the USS Red Rover facility at the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Ill., May 21, 2012. Panetta and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki toured the facility, which provides medical and dental examinations to recruits. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley, U.S. Navy/Released)</p>

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U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, left, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander-Europe, and Danish army Gen. Knud Bartels, the chairman of the NATO Military Committee, discuss a model of a ship in the NATO Ballistic Missile Defense display during a walkthrough of the display at the NATO Chicago Summit May 21, 2012. International leaders participated in the summit to discuss how to complete the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan by the end of 2014. (DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class John Laughter/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7250053672/<p>U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, left, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander-Europe, and Danish army Gen. Knud Bartels, the chairman of the NATO Military Committee, discuss a model of a ship in the NATO Ballistic Missile Defense display during a walkthrough of the display at the NATO Chicago Summit May 21, 2012. International leaders participated in the summit to discuss how to complete the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan by the end of 2014. (DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class John Laughter/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, left, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander-Europe, and Danish army Gen. Knud Bartels, the chairman of the NATO Military Committee, discuss a model of a ship in the NATO Ballistic Missile Defense display during a walkthrough of the display at the NATO Chicago Summit May 21, 2012. International leaders participated in the summit to discuss how to complete the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan by the end of 2014. (DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class John Laughter/Released)</p>

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U.S. Sailors assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) participate in firefighting training at the Royal Thai Navy's Damage Control Training Center in Sattahip, Thailand, May 19, 2012, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Daniel J. Calderon/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7250050584/<p>U.S. Sailors assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) participate in firefighting training at the Royal Thai Navy's Damage Control Training Center in Sattahip, Thailand, May 19, 2012, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Daniel J. Calderon/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Sailors assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) participate in firefighting training at the Royal Thai Navy's Damage Control Training Center in Sattahip, Thailand, May 19, 2012, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Daniel J. Calderon/Released)</p>

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U.S. Navy Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Josua Bloodgood laughs as a girl in Sattahip, Thailand, plays with his hat May 19, 2012, during a community service project for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gregory A. Harden II/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7250048762/<p>U.S. Navy Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Josua Bloodgood laughs as a girl in Sattahip, Thailand, plays with his hat May 19, 2012, during a community service project for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gregory A. Harden II/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Navy Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Josua Bloodgood laughs as a girl in Sattahip, Thailand, plays with his hat May 19, 2012, during a community service project for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gregory A. Harden II/Released)</p>

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U.S. Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class Casey Colding fires a .50-caliber machine gun aboard guided missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) during a live-fire exercise in the Pacific Ocean May 18, 2012, during Unitas Pacific (PAC) 2012. Unitas, Latin for "unity," is an annual USSOUTHCOM-sponsored, multinational naval exercise designed to enhance security cooperation and improve coalition operations between South American and U.S. maritime forces. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Frank J. Pikul/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7250046526/<p>U.S. Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class Casey Colding fires a .50-caliber machine gun aboard guided missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) during a live-fire exercise in the Pacific Ocean May 18, 2012, during Unitas Pacific (PAC) 2012. Unitas, Latin for "unity," is an annual USSOUTHCOM-sponsored, multinational naval exercise designed to enhance security cooperation and improve coalition operations between South American and U.S. maritime forces. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Frank J. Pikul/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class Casey Colding fires a .50-caliber machine gun aboard guided missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) during a live-fire exercise in the Pacific Ocean May 18, 2012, during Unitas Pacific (PAC) 2012. Unitas, Latin for "unity," is an annual USSOUTHCOM-sponsored, multinational naval exercise designed to enhance security cooperation and improve coalition operations between South American and U.S. maritime forces. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Frank J. Pikul/Released)</p>

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The mascot of Marine Barracks Washington, Cpl. Chesty XIII, attends the Evening Parade at the barracks in Washington, D.C., May 18, 2012, as the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, hosted guest of honor Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta. (DoD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7250043366/<p>The mascot of Marine Barracks Washington, Cpl. Chesty XIII, attends the Evening Parade at the barracks in Washington, D.C., May 18, 2012, as the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, hosted guest of honor Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta. (DoD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/Released)</p> <p>The mascot of Marine Barracks Washington, Cpl. Chesty XIII, attends the Evening Parade at the barracks in Washington, D.C., May 18, 2012, as the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, hosted guest of honor Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta. (DoD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/Released)</p>

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Atkins, left, a combat engineer with the 7th Engineer Support Battalion (ESB), uses an interpreter to speak to an Afghan role-player during a training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 16, 2012. The Marines with the 7th ESB halted their convoy after seeing a roadblock , a disabled vehicle and Afghan role-players. The purpose of the scenario was to train the Marines to build trust with Afghans while deployed. (DoD photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Young/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7250041994/<p>U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Atkins, left, a combat engineer with the 7th Engineer Support Battalion (ESB), uses an interpreter to speak to an Afghan role-player during a training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 16, 2012. The Marines with the 7th ESB halted their convoy after seeing a roadblock , a disabled vehicle and Afghan role-players. The purpose of the scenario was to train the Marines to build trust with Afghans while deployed. (DoD photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Young/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Atkins, left, a combat engineer with the 7th Engineer Support Battalion (ESB), uses an interpreter to speak to an Afghan role-player during a training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 16, 2012. The Marines with the 7th ESB halted their convoy after seeing a roadblock , a disabled vehicle and Afghan role-players. The purpose of the scenario was to train the Marines to build trust with Afghans while deployed. (DoD photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Young/Released)</p>

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U.S. Marines with Charlie Company and Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Lebanese soldiers conduct a live-fire exercise during Eager Lion 2012 in Petra, Jordan, May 12, 2012. Eager Lion is a U.S. Central Command-directed, irregular warfare-themed exercise focusing on missions the United States and its coalition partners might perform in support of global contingency operations. (DoD photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7250040184/<p>U.S. Marines with Charlie Company and Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Lebanese soldiers conduct a live-fire exercise during Eager Lion 2012 in Petra, Jordan, May 12, 2012. Eager Lion is a U.S. Central Command-directed, irregular warfare-themed exercise focusing on missions the United States and its coalition partners might perform in support of global contingency operations. (DoD photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Marines with Charlie Company and Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Lebanese soldiers conduct a live-fire exercise during Eager Lion 2012 in Petra, Jordan, May 12, 2012. Eager Lion is a U.S. Central Command-directed, irregular warfare-themed exercise focusing on missions the United States and its coalition partners might perform in support of global contingency operations. (DoD photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl/Released)</p>

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Royal Thai Navy medics and U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen prepare a patient for transport during a humanitarian assistance and disaster response training exercise May 18, 2012, in Hat Yao, Thailand, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert Clowney/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7243631400/<p>Royal Thai Navy medics and U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen prepare a patient for transport during a humanitarian assistance and disaster response training exercise May 18, 2012, in Hat Yao, Thailand, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert Clowney/Released)</p> <p>Royal Thai Navy medics and U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen prepare a patient for transport during a humanitarian assistance and disaster response training exercise May 18, 2012, in Hat Yao, Thailand, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert Clowney/Released)</p>

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Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps march during an evening parade at Marine barracks in Washington, D.C., May 18, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James F. Amos hosted Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta for a parade in his honor. (DoD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7243626574/<p>Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps march during an evening parade at Marine barracks in Washington, D.C., May 18, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James F. Amos hosted Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta for a parade in his honor. (DoD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/Released)</p> <p>Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps march during an evening parade at Marine barracks in Washington, D.C., May 18, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James F. Amos hosted Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta for a parade in his honor. (DoD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/Released)</p>

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An MH-60S KnightHawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 takes off from amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) while in the Red Sea May 16, 2012. New York was deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7243622420/<p>An MH-60S KnightHawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 takes off from amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) while in the Red Sea May 16, 2012. New York was deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released)</p> <p>An MH-60S KnightHawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 takes off from amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) while in the Red Sea May 16, 2012. New York was deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released)</p>

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Lightning strikes over the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while under way conducting Afloat Training Group 2.3 basic phase training in the Atlantic Ocean May 16, 2012. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7243619354/<p>Lightning strikes over the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while under way conducting Afloat Training Group 2.3 basic phase training in the Atlantic Ocean May 16, 2012. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)</p> <p>Lightning strikes over the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while under way conducting Afloat Training Group 2.3 basic phase training in the Atlantic Ocean May 16, 2012. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)</p>

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Romanian soldiers jump from a KC-130 Hercules aircraft during training in Campia Turzii, Romania, May 15, 2012. The aviation combat element of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, a special purpose Marine air-ground task force with crisis response capabilities deployed to the region to enhance interoperability and to promote regional stability, supplied the aircraft and crew. (DoD photo by Cpl. Paul Zellner/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7243617160/<p>Romanian soldiers jump from a KC-130 Hercules aircraft during training in Campia Turzii, Romania, May 15, 2012. The aviation combat element of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, a special purpose Marine air-ground task force with crisis response capabilities deployed to the region to enhance interoperability and to promote regional stability, supplied the aircraft and crew. (DoD photo by Cpl. Paul Zellner/Released)</p> <p>Romanian soldiers jump from a KC-130 Hercules aircraft during training in Campia Turzii, Romania, May 15, 2012. The aviation combat element of Black Sea Rotational Force 12, a special purpose Marine air-ground task force with crisis response capabilities deployed to the region to enhance interoperability and to promote regional stability, supplied the aircraft and crew. (DoD photo by Cpl. Paul Zellner/Released)</p>

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Heidi H. Grant, left, the deputy undersecretary of the U.S. Air Force for international affairs, visits Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan, for a tour of the base and an aerial demonstration May 7, 2012. The air base was home to the Royal Jordanian Air Force's No. 1 and No. 2 Fighter Squadrons, which fly F-16 Falcon aircraft. (DoD photo by 1st Lt. Nicholas Mercurio/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7243601882/<p>Heidi H. Grant, left, the deputy undersecretary of the U.S. Air Force for international affairs, visits Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan, for a tour of the base and an aerial demonstration May 7, 2012. The air base was home to the Royal Jordanian Air Force's No. 1 and No. 2 Fighter Squadrons, which fly F-16 Falcon aircraft. (DoD photo by 1st Lt. Nicholas Mercurio/Released)</p> <p>Heidi H. Grant, left, the deputy undersecretary of the U.S. Air Force for international affairs, visits Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan, for a tour of the base and an aerial demonstration May 7, 2012. The air base was home to the Royal Jordanian Air Force's No. 1 and No. 2 Fighter Squadrons, which fly F-16 Falcon aircraft. (DoD photo by 1st Lt. Nicholas Mercurio/Released)</p>

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bryan Planty, left, and Lance Cpl. Danzel Denton, motor transportation mechanics with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, work under a Humvee to replace its engine during Eager Lion 2012 in Jordan May 6, 2012. Eager Lion is a U.S. Central Command-directed, irregular warfare-themed exercise focusing on missions the United States and its coalition partners might perform in support of global contingency operations. (DoD photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7243597466/<p>U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bryan Planty, left, and Lance Cpl. Danzel Denton, motor transportation mechanics with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, work under a Humvee to replace its engine during Eager Lion 2012 in Jordan May 6, 2012. Eager Lion is a U.S. Central Command-directed, irregular warfare-themed exercise focusing on missions the United States and its coalition partners might perform in support of global contingency operations. (DoD photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bryan Planty, left, and Lance Cpl. Danzel Denton, motor transportation mechanics with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, work under a Humvee to replace its engine during Eager Lion 2012 in Jordan May 6, 2012. Eager Lion is a U.S. Central Command-directed, irregular warfare-themed exercise focusing on missions the United States and its coalition partners might perform in support of global contingency operations. (DoD photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein/Released)</p>

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U.S. Army Sgt. Cliff Collins, with the 201st Georgia Agribusiness Development Team, looks through the scope of an M249 light machine gun at the Khoshi Valley District Center, Logar province, Afghanistan, May 12, 2012. Collins was supporting a mission to inspect cool storage units to help the Afghans become better farmers. (DoD photo by Spc. Austin Berner/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7243535692/<p>U.S. Army Sgt. Cliff Collins, with the 201st Georgia Agribusiness Development Team, looks through the scope of an M249 light machine gun at the Khoshi Valley District Center, Logar province, Afghanistan, May 12, 2012. Collins was supporting a mission to inspect cool storage units to help the Afghans become better farmers. (DoD photo by Spc. Austin Berner/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Army Sgt. Cliff Collins, with the 201st Georgia Agribusiness Development Team, looks through the scope of an M249 light machine gun at the Khoshi Valley District Center, Logar province, Afghanistan, May 12, 2012. Collins was supporting a mission to inspect cool storage units to help the Afghans become better farmers. (DoD photo by Spc. Austin Berner/Released)</p>

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U.S. Airmen refer to the Airman's Manual during the Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 11, 2012. The ATSO exercise tested Airmen with the 2nd Bomb Wing on their ability to respond to various scenarios in a deployed environment. (DoD photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier, U.S. Air Force/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7221917186/<p>U.S. Airmen refer to the Airman's Manual during the Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 11, 2012. The ATSO exercise tested Airmen with the 2nd Bomb Wing on their ability to respond to various scenarios in a deployed environment. (DoD photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier, U.S. Air Force/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Airmen refer to the Airman's Manual during the Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 11, 2012. The ATSO exercise tested Airmen with the 2nd Bomb Wing on their ability to respond to various scenarios in a deployed environment. (DoD photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier, U.S. Air Force/Released)</p>

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U.S. Navy Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Airman Kione Morgan and Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Andrew Dodsworth give approval for an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 to launch from aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) May 16, 2012, in the Atlantic Ocean. Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 8, was under way conducting a composite training unit exercise. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper, U.S. Navy/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7221914790/<p>U.S. Navy Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Airman Kione Morgan and Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Andrew Dodsworth give approval for an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 to launch from aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) May 16, 2012, in the Atlantic Ocean. Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 8, was under way conducting a composite training unit exercise. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper, U.S. Navy/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Navy Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Airman Kione Morgan and Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Andrew Dodsworth give approval for an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 to launch from aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) May 16, 2012, in the Atlantic Ocean. Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 8, was under way conducting a composite training unit exercise. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper, U.S. Navy/Released)</p>

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Royal Thai Navy Vice Adm. Ardwong Chumnum, the deputy commander in chief of the Royal Thai Navy fleet, along with U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Tom Carney, with Commander Task Force 73, address Royal Thai sailors and U.S. Sailors and Soldiers during the opening ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012 May 17, 2012, in Sattahip, Thailand. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert Clowney/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7221913188/<p>Royal Thai Navy Vice Adm. Ardwong Chumnum, the deputy commander in chief of the Royal Thai Navy fleet, along with U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Tom Carney, with Commander Task Force 73, address Royal Thai sailors and U.S. Sailors and Soldiers during the opening ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012 May 17, 2012, in Sattahip, Thailand. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert Clowney/Released)</p> <p>Royal Thai Navy Vice Adm. Ardwong Chumnum, the deputy commander in chief of the Royal Thai Navy fleet, along with U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Tom Carney, with Commander Task Force 73, address Royal Thai sailors and U.S. Sailors and Soldiers during the opening ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012 May 17, 2012, in Sattahip, Thailand. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert Clowney/Released)</p>