USNS Benavidez (T-AKR-306)

Sea trials of USNS Benavidez (T-AKR-306) by Northrop Grumman Ship System Avondale Operations. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Ron Elias)

ARM Papaloapan (P-411)

The Mexican Navy amphibious ship Papaloapan (P-411) sits off the coast of Mississippi preparing to assist with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts along the Gulf Coast. The Mexican and Dutch Navy, have sent ships to augment joint U.S. military forces in the area. The Navy's involvement in the humanitarian assistance operation is being lead by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer’s Mate Airman Jeremy L. Grisham)

ARM Papaloapan (P-411)

The Mexican Navy amphibious ship Papaloapan (P-411) sits off the coast of Mississippi preparing to assist with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts along the Gulf Coast. The Mexican and Dutch Navy, have sent ships to augment joint U.S. military forces in the area. The Navy's involvement in the humanitarian assistance operation is being lead by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer’s Mate Airman Jeremy L. Grisham)

USS Dextrous (MCM 13)

The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Dextrous (MCM 13) conducts drills in the Arabian Gulf. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/Released)

USS Avenger (MCM 1)

The mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger (MCM 1) departs its forward-deployed operating base in Sasebo, Japan. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin/Released)

USS Pioneer (MCM 9)

The Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Swink/Released)

USS Pioneer (MCM 9)

The Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul D. Honnick/Released)

USS Ardent (MCM 12)

The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Ardent (MCM 12) transits the Arabian Sea. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cassandra Thompson/Released)

USS Scout (MCM 8)

A demolition charge detonates 1,500 meters from the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Scout (MCM 8). The charge was built and detonated by Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1 and Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, attached to Combined Task Group 56.1, during joint mine countermeasures training. Scout is attached to Combined Task Force 151 deployed supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo: U.S. Navy/ Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Lee Kelsey/Released)

USS Scout (MCM 8)

The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Scout (MCM 8) maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz during joint mine countermeasures training. Scout is attached to Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 deployed in support of maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Lee Kelsey/Released)

USS Scout (MCM 8)

The Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Scout (MCM 8) prepares to pull alongside the Royal Navy Fleet Auxiliary landing ship Lyme Bay (L3007) before rafting during a joint exercise during maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Lee Kelsey)

HMS Astute

First of class Astute submarine dives during sea trails February 2010. (Photo: BAE Systems)

HMS Astute

First of class Astute submarine on sea trials February 2010. (Photo: BAE Systems)

HMS Astute

First of class Astute submarine on sea trials February 2010. (Photo: BAE Systems)

HMS Astute

First of class Astute submarine on sea trials February 2010. (Photo: BAE Systems)

HMS Astute

First of class Astute submarine on sea trials February 2010. (Photo: BAE Systems)

HMS Astute

First of class Astute submarine on sea trials February 2010. (Photo: BAE Systems)

HMS Astute

First of class Astute submarine on sea trials February 2010. (Photo: BAE Systems)

ARM Bravo (F 201)

The Mexican navy frigate ARM Bravo (F 201) maneuvers off the coast of Manzanillo, Mexico during exercises. New Orleans is participating in Southern Partnership Station, an annual deployment of U.S. military training teams to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brien Aho/Released)

CNS Blanco (CF-15)

The Chilean ship Blanco (CF-15), along with ships from other countries participating in Exercise Unitas Gold, takes part in a parade of ships just off the coast of Jacksonville. The Jacksonville area hosted maritime forces from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Germany, Mexico, Peru, the United States and Uruguay for the 50th iteration of the annual multinational maritime exercise. (Photo: U.S. Navy /Chief Mass Communication Specialist Anthony Casullo)

Constituicao (F42)

The Brazilian ship Constituicao (F42), along with ships from other countries participating in Exercise Unitas Gold, takes part in a parade of ships just off the coast of Jacksonville. The Jacksonville area hosted maritime forces from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Germany, Mexico, Peru, the United States and Uruguay for the 50th iteration of the annual multinational maritime exercise. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Chief Mass Communication Specialist Anthony Casullo/Released)

FGS Lubeck (F214)

The German ship Lubeck (F214), along with ships from other countries participating in Exercise Unitas Gold, takes part in a parade of ships just off the coast of Jacksonville. The Jacksonville area hosted maritime forces from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Germany, Mexico, Peru, the United States and Uruguay for the 50th iteration of the annual multinational maritime exercise. (Photo: U.S. Navy /Chief Mass Communication Specialist Anthony Casullo/Released)

BAP Mollendo (ATC 131)

The Peruvian transport ship Mollendo (ATC 131) enters Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for a four-day port visit. Mollendo, carrying cadets from the Naval Academy of Bolivia and Peruvian Air Force, will tour U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and Marine facilities in Hawaii to exchange knowledge and help develop relations between the countries. (Photo: U.S./Journalist 3rd Class Ryan C. McGinley)

HMS Dauntless

Dauntless enters her home port of Portsmouth ahead of her handover to the Royal Navy. (BAE Systems)

BAP Mollendo (ATC 131)

The Peruvian Navy transport ship BAP Mollendo (ATC 131) arrives at Naval Station Pearl Harbor for a four-day port visit. BAP Mollendo, commanded by Cmdr. Erik Mariscal Villavicencio, has a crew of 134 enlisted crew members and 28 officers. While in Hawaii the crew plans to visit historic Navy sites throughout Oahu including a harbor tour of Ford Island, and USS Arizona Memorial. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Journalist 2nd Class Devin Wright)

BAP Mariatagui (FM 54)

The Peruvian Navy ship BAP Mariatagui (FM 54) pulls into Pearl harbor for a scheduled port call before starting Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. Eight nations are participating in RIMPAC, the world's largest biennial maritime exercise. Conducted in the waters off Hawaii, RIMPAC brings together military forces from Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mate 2nd Class Jason Swink)

BAP Mariategui (FM-54)

The Lupo-Class Peruvian Navy Frigate Mariategui (FM-54) underway off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. Eight nations are participating in RIMPAC, the world's largest biennial maritime exercise. Conducted in the waters off Hawaii, RIMPAC brings together military forces from Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Marcos T. Hernandez)

HMS Dragon (D33)

Fourth Type 45 destroyer, HMS Dragon, on first stage sea trials. (Photo: BAE Systems)

BAP Herrera (CM 24)

The Peruvian ship BAP Herrera pulls out of the former Rodman base to participate in exercise PANAMAX 2006. Civil, naval and air forces from 18 countries have gathered in Panama to conduct the multi-national training event for the defense of the Panama Canal. PANAMAX 2006 is multinational training exercise tailored to the defense of the Panama Canal, involving civil and military forces from the region. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jose Lopez, Jr.)

ARC Buenaventura (BL 162)

A special forces team comprised of Peruvian sailors approaches Columbian supply tender ARC Buenaventura (BL 162) in a rigid hull inflatable boat while engaging in visit, board, search and seizure exercises during PANAMAX 2007. PANAMAX 2007 is a joint and multinational training exercise tailored to the defense of the Panama Canal, involving civil and military forces from the region. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Damien Horvath)

HMS Dragon

HMS Dragon, the fourth Type 45 destroyer, departs the Clyde to embark on sea trials. (Photo: BAE System)

BAP Mollendo (ATC 131)

Tugboats assigned to Naval Station Pearl Harbor assist the Peruvian Navy transport ship BAP Mollendo (ATC 131) as she makes her way pierside. While in Hawaii, the crew of Mollendo is scheduled to lay a wreath at the Arizona Memorial, visit various military and state representatives, and tour the guided missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70). (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication 2nd Class Michael A. Lantron)

BAP Aguirre (FM-55)

The Peruvian ship BAP Aguirre (FM-55), along with ships from other countries participating in Exercise Unitas Gold, takes part in a parade of ships just off the coast of Jacksonville. The Jacksonville area hosted maritime forces from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Germany, Mexico, Peru, the United States and Uruguay for the 50th iteration of the annual multinational maritime exercise. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Chief Mass Communication Specialist Anthony Casullo)

RNO Al Shamikh

Oman corvette, Al Shamikh, heads to sea for the first time. (Photo: BAE Systems)

BAP Arica (SS-36)

The Peruvian submarine BAP (Buque Armada Peruana) Arica (SS-36) and its sailors begin their journey home from Naval Base Point Loma with tug assistance by Navy Region Southwest. Arica was participating in the Diesel Electric Submarine Initiative with the U.S. Navy. Arica acted as the primary opposing submarine force for the USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group's Composite Unit Training Exercise and Joint Task Force Exercise. They also conducted training with more than 40 helicopters and patrol aircraft during the Helicopter Maritime Strike Weapons School Pacific's Antisubmarine Warfare Exercise. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy M. Starr)

BAP Angamos (SS-31)

The Peruvian navy submarine BAP Angamos (SS-31) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled port visit. Angomos is participating in a diesel-electric submarine initiative deployment and arrived in Norfolk to partner with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready group for participation in a composite unit training exercise off the East Coast of the United States. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Todd A. Schaffer)