USS Freedom (LCS 1)

The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) is moored at the Port of Colon during a maintenance availability. Freedom is conducting counter-illicit trafficking operations and theater security cooperation in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Lt. Ed Early/Released)

USS Independence (LCS 2)

The Navy's newest littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) arrives at Mole Pier at Naval Air Station Key West. Independence is on the way to Norfolk, Va., for commencement of initial testing and evaluation of the aluminum vessel before sailing to its homeport in San Diego. Independence is a fast, agile, mission-focused ship specifically designed to defeat "anti-access" threats in shallow, coastal water regions, including surface craft, diesel submarines and mines. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Nicholas Kontodiakos/Released)

USS Freedom (LCS 1)

The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) maneuvers off the port quarter of the guided-missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8) during joint counter-illicit trafficking operations in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Lt. Ed Early/Released)

USS Freedom (LCS 1)

The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) conducts joint counter-illicit trafficking operations with the guided-missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8) in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Lt. Ed Early/Released)

USS Freedom (LCS 1)

The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) conducts joint counter-illicit trafficking operations with the guided-missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8) in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Lt. Ed Early/Released)

USS Freedom (LCS 1)

The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) conducts joint counter-illicit trafficking operations with the guided-missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8) in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Lt. Ed Early/Released)

USS Independence (LCS 2)

The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) is pier side during a port visit to Key West, Fla. Independence is enroute to Norfolk, Va., for commencement of initial testing and evaluation of the aluminum vessel before transiting to its homeport in San Diego. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Lt. Zachary Harrell/Released)

USS Freedom (LCS 1)

An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the "Sea Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 flies over the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1). Freedom is supporting Southern Seas 2010, a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)

USS Freedom (LCS 1)

The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) 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 Jon Dasbach/Released)

USS Freedom (LCS 1)

The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) operates off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii, during the at-sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010, the world's largest international maritime exercise. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ed Early/Released)

USS Independence (LCS 2)

The Navy's first trimaran Littoral Combat Ship, the future USS Independence (LCS 2), during Builder's Sea Trials in the Gulf of Mexico July 2009. LCS is a fast, agile, focused-mission ship designed to defeat asymmetric "anti-access" threats such as mines, quiet diesel submarines and fast surface craft. (Photo: Austal)

NMM Giuseppe Garibaldi (C 551)

The Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (C 551), the Turkish frigate TCG Gediz (F 495) and the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) steam together through the Atlantic Ocean while participating in Majestic Eagle 2004. Majestic Eagle, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. The exercise demonstrates the combined force capabilities and quick response times of the participating naval, air, undersea and surface warfare groups. Countries involved in the NATO led exercise include the United Kingdom, Morocco, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. Truman's participation in Majestic Eagle is part of her scheduled deployment supporting the Navy's new fleet response plan (FRP) Summer Pulse 2004, the simultaneous deployment of seven carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate Airman Josh Kinter)

SPS Principe De Asturias (R 11)

The Spanish aircraft carrier SPS Principe De Asturias (R 11) steams through the Atlantic Ocean while participating in Majestic Eagle 2004. Majestic Eagle is a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. The exercise demonstrates the combined force capabilities and quick response times of the participating naval, air, undersea and surface warfare groups. Countries involved in the NATO led exercise include the United Kingdom, Morocco, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. Truman's participation in Majestic Eagle is part of her scheduled deployment supporting the Navy's new fleet response plan (FRP) Summer Pulse 2004, the simultaneous deployment of seven carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 3rd Class William Howell)

NRP Alvares Cabral (F 331)

The Portugese frigate NRP Alvares Cabral (F 331) participates in a exercise with USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The ship is participating in Majestic Eagle, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. The exercise demonstrates the combined force capabilities and quick response times of the participating naval, air, undersea and surface warfare groups. Countries involved in the U.S.-led exercise include the United Kingdom, Morocco, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. Truman's participation in Majestic Eagle is part of her scheduled deployment supporting the Navy's new fleet response plan (FRP) Summer Pulse 2004, the simultaneous deployment of seven carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 3rd class Steven A. Ortiz)

BNS Rademaker (F 49)

The Brazilian frigate BNS Rademaker (F 49). (Photo: USN)

ARA Patagonia (B 1)

The Argentine supply ship ARA Patagonia (B 1) participates in exercises alongside dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) to mark the beginning of UNITAS. Navies from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Spain and the United States are participating in UNITAS Atlantic 48-2007 from May 2-13 off the coast of Argentina. UNITAS is a combined South American- and U.S.-sponsored annual exercise that incorporates forces from several participating nations. Argentina is hosting this year’s Atlantic phase. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lenny M. Francioni)

TCG Gazi’antep (F 490)

Turkish G Class frigate TCG Gazi’antep (F 490) and amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) conduct operations in support of Phoenix Express 2007. The two-week exercise, designed to strengthen regional partnerships, is focused on increased maritime domain awareness, better information sharing practices and the ability to operate jointly. Participants include Algeria, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey and the United States. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steven Harbour)

SPS Contramaestre Casado (SPS-A01)

Spanish ship Contramaestre Casado (SPS-A01) and USS Nassau (LHA 4) conduct operations together in the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise Phoenix Express. The two-week long exercise is designed to strengthen regional maritime partnerships, focused on developing increased maritime domain awareness, better information sharing practices and the ability to operate jointly. The exercise includes participants from Algeria, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey and the United States. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steven Harbour)

RFS Natoychiviy (DD 610)

Russian destroyer RFS Natoychiviy (DD 610) is currently underway participating in Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2005. In its 33rd year, BALTOPS is a maritime and land international exercise, co-hosted by Latvia and the United States, which includes 11 nations, 4,100 people, 40 ships, 28 aircraft and two submarines in the spirit of "Partnership for Peace (PFP)." BALTOPS 2005 improves interoperability with allies and PFP countries by conducting peace support operations at sea to include a combined amphibious landing and a scenario dealing with potential real world crisis. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Cmdr. Jamie Morrison)

RFS Marshal Shaposhnikov (543)

The Russian Federated Navy ship (RFN) Marshal Shaposhnikov, navigates through Apra Harbor. Shaposhnikov is one of four RFN ships and two U.S. Navy ships, which participated in passing exercise (PASSEX) 2006, off the coast of Guam. PASSEX is an exercise designed to increase interoperability between the two navies while enhancing the strong cooperative relationship between Russia and the United States. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Edward N. Vasquez)

BRNS Sabha (FFGHM 90)

The Royal Bahrainian Navy Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate BRNS Sabha (FFGHM 90) sails in formation with the other ships participating in Operation Arabian Shark '08. Operation Arabian Shark '08 is a joint exercise focusing on anti-submarine warfare between the navies of the United States, Bahrain, and Pakistan. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryan Steinhour)

RSS Vengeance (P93)

The Republic of Singapore Navy missile corvette RSS Vengeance launches two Barak missiles during a missile exercise in support of the Singapore phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT). The two missiles successfully shot down two U.S. Navy BQM-74E aerial drones, launched from the dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asia nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

RSS Supreme (73)

The Republic of Singapore Navy Formidable-class frigate RSS Supreme (73) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class N. Brett Morton/Released)

ROKS Dae Jo Young (DDH 977)

ROKS Dae Jo Young (DDH 977) visited Sydney for 2006 cruise training. (Photo: ROKN)

HMS Chiddenfold (M 37)

The British Royal Navy mine countermeasure ship HMS Chiddenfold (M 37) prepares to pull alongside the Royal Fleet Auxiliary landing ship Lyme Bay (L3007) before rafting during a joint exercise. Chiddenfold is part of 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)

RSS Victory (P 88)

The Republic of Singapore Navy corvette RSS Victory (P 88) fires its 76mm gun at a surface target during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2009 gunnery exercise. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Lt. Ed Early/Released)

HMAS Kanimbla (L 51)

The Royal Australian Navy landing platform amphibious HMAS Kanimbla (L 51) 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 Jon Dasbach/Released)

USS Frederick (LST-1184)

The U.S. Navy tank landing ship, USS Frederick (LST-1184) dropped it‘s bow ramp, to take on U.S. Marines and equipment. U.S. Tank landing ships (LST) are used to transport and land tanks, amphibious vehicles and other rolling stock in amphibious assault operations. (Photo: Navy/Photographer’s Mated 3rd Class Laine Altshuler)

ARM Usumacinta (A-412)

Mexican Navy ship Usumacinta (A-412), formerly USS Frederick (LST-1184), arrives in Pearl Harbor for a 10-day port visit. Usumacinta was a Pearl Harbor based ship, before it was decommissioned on October 5, 2002 and later sold to the Mexican Navy in December 2002. Usumacinta returned to Pearl Harbor to retrieve machinery parts from the several decommissioned tank-landing ships maintained in the Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer’s Mate 1st Class William R. Goodwin)

RFN BDK-11

The Russian Federated Navy (RFN) tank landing ship, BDK-11, prepares to moor at Apra Harbor. The Russian ship is one of four RFN ships and two U.S. Navy ships, which participated in passing exercise (PASSEX) 2006, off the coast of Guam. PASSEX is an exercise designed to increase interoperability between the two navies while enhancing the strong cooperative relationship between Russia and the United States. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Edward N. Vasquez)