MOBILE, Ala. (Nov. 16, 2009) The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Independence (LCS 2) pulls away from the pier for her acceptance trials at Austal USA in Mobile, Ala. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elizabeth Vlahos/Released)
SAN DIEGO (April 15, 2009) This simulated bottom view of the head of Cuvier's Beaked Whale is pointing to generalized pathways or "rivers" of sound passing in front, underneath the jaws (magenta), through the fat body (yellow), and to the ears (red). The simulated model, developed by Dr. Ted Cranford's team at San Diego State University and the University of California at San Diego, suggests that mid-frequency active sonar sounds are largely filtered before reaching the animal's ears. (Photo Illustration courtesy of Dr. Ted Cranford/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2009) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits through the Pacific Ocean with Mt. Fuji in the background. George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, is underway supporting security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adam K. Thomas/Released)
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 20, 2009) Mount Fuji is visible behind the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752) in port at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Greg Kuntz/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2009) The guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) transits the Pacific Ocean with Mt. Fuji in the background. Crommelin is underway supporting security and stability in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adam K. Thomas/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) is underway in the Pacific Ocean with Mt. Fuji in the background. Curtis Wilbur is underway supporting security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adam K. Thomas/Released)
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (July 20, 2009) Steel recovered from the World Trade Center is displayed aboard the amphibious transport dock ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21). The glass case of the display is etched with the New York skyline before the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that brought down the World Trade Center buildings. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jhi L. Scott/Released)
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sunday Williams/Released
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 7, 2009) The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform during the 2009 Sea and Sky Spectacular. The Sea and Sky Spectacular is part of Week of Valor at Jacksonville Beach, Fla. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Leah Stiles/Released)
An Air Force F-22 Raptor executes a supersonic flyby over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is participating in Northern Edge 2009, a joint exercise focusing on detecting and tracking units at sea, in the air and on land. (U.S. Navy photo by Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Ronald Dejarnett/Released)
The littoral combat ship Independence (LCS 2) underway during builder's trials. Builder's trials are the first opportunity for the shipbuilder and the U.S. Navy to operate the ship underway, and provide an opportunity to test and correct issues before acceptance trials. (Photo courtesy Dennis Griggs General Dynamics/Released)
BOSTON HARBOR, Mass. (July 4, 2009) USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, fires a portside cannon during a 21-gun salute in Boston Harbor during 4th of July celebrations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark O'Donald/Released)
A Sailor aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) prepares to man the rail on the flight deck as multi-national ships sail in formation for the UNITAS Gold parade of ships. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Seth Johnson/Released)
