SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (Aug. 2, 2011) Tug boats pull the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) out of Subic Bay, Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Chris Salisbury/Released)

POLARIS POINT, Guam (Aug. 8, 2011) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) moor the submarine in preparation for its voyage repair and crew swap period. Ohio is assigned to Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 15 and is the U.S Navy's only forward deployed submarine squadron, providing maintenance, training, logistics and administration support for the submarines assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class William Tonacchio/Released)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 2, 2011) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Neil Hutchison makes repairs on a landing craft utility assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2 in the well deck aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). Mesa Verde is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

PUGET SOUND (Aug. 1, 2011) A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Cobra helicopter is chained to the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

EVERETT, Wash. (Aug. 1, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) is moored at Naval Base Everett. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2011) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 and an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Black Eagles of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 simultaneously launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shawn J. Stewart/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Natalia Grijalva, from North Hollywood, Calif., mans a primary flight control system during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shawn J. Stewart/Released)

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 5, 2011) The ceremonial choir assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) performs at the 39th annual Leadership, Professional Development and Training Conference, hosted by the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA). NNOA emphasized the importance of mission readiness and how the association supports this goal in the sea services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group use monkey lines to lower a rigid-hull inflatable boat into the water near the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexander Tidd/Released)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 2, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Eddy Parra gives the signal to launch a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the Thunder Chickens of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). Mesa Verde is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Aug. 2, 2011) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Victoria Lord, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), uses sign language to communicate with a child from the International Children's Advocate Orphanage during a tour aboard the ship. Frank Cable conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Starr/Released)

NORFOLK (Aug. 5, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after completing a seven-month independent deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Bainbridge worked closely with Standing NATO Maritime Group-2 conducting counter-piracy operations and participating Operations in Ocean Shield and Ketting III. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kayla Jo Guthrie/Released)

NORFOLK (Aug. 5, 2011) Family and friends welcome home the crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) as it returns home to Naval Station Norfolk after completing a seven-month independent deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kayla Jo Guthrie/Released)

SEATTLE (Aug. 5, 2011) Lt. C.J. Simonsen, opposing solo pilot assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, performs the section high alpha maneuver alongside the lead solo pilot during the 62nd annual Seattle Seafair Fleet Week. Seafair activities allow U.S. and Canadian sailors and Coast Guard personnel to experience the local community and to promote awareness of the maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Johnson/Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 5, 2011) Sailors patch a leaking pipe during a damage control Olympics aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57). Mitscher is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven B. King/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Patrick Sumbler, left, from Monroe, La., and Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jason Williams, from Orange County, Calif., run across the flight deck during flight deck firefighting training aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled western Pacific Ocean and Arabian Gulf deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Samuel Perez, from Ocala, Fla., participates in flight deck drills aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled western Pacific Ocean and Arabian Gulf deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 5, 2011) Sailors set up the emergency barricade during flight deck drills aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility on its first operational deployment conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice K. Cecelia Engrums/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Ashawn Robertson, from Portsmouth, Va., participates in flight deck drills aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled western Pacific Ocean and Arabian Gulf deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)