USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720)

The Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) pulls into Submarine Base New London. Pittsburgh returned from a scheduled six-month deployment in the U.S. Southern Command and African Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski/Released)

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway in the Arabian Sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Stevens/Released)

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway in the Arabian Sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Stevens/Released)

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway in the Arabian Sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Stevens/Released)

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway in the Arabian Sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Stevens/Released)

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway in the Arabian Sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Stevens/Released)

FGS Braunscweig (F260)

Luftaufnahme der Korvette BRAUNSCHWEIG in voller Fahrt. ©Bundeswehr/Höppner.

FGS Erfurt (F262)

Die Korvette ERFURT F 262 bei der Erprobung in der Ostsee. ©Bundeswehr/Wendt

FGS Homburg (M 1069)

Das letzte Winken für die nächsten 4 Monate. Kiel (ots) - Am Freitag, den 27. Januar 2012, wird das Minenjagdboot "Homburg" um 10 Uhr seinen Heimathafen in Kiel verlassen und sich dem ständigen NATO-Minenabwehr-Verband 1 ("Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 1", SNMCMG 1) anschließen. ©Bundeswehr/Ann-Kathrin Fischer.

USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) is alongside the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is underway conducting flight deck qualifications and seamanship training in preparation for its 22nd and final deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)

USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) are in formation during a simulated straits transit exercise. The ships are underway conducting a composite training unit exercise prior to a regular deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse L. Gonzalez)

USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise. The exercise is designed to bring every part of a strike group together to work effectively and efficiently as one cohesive unit, ensuring overall readiness prior to a regular deployment. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick C. Scott)

USS La Jolla (SSN 701)

The U.S. Navy Los Angeles attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) with the deep submergence rescue vehicle Mystic (DSRV-1) attached, gets underway to participate in the submarine rescue Exercise Pacific Reach 2002. La Jolla and Mystic will operate with surface ships and submarines from the U.S., Japan, Australia, the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Singapore during Exercise Pacific Reach. Mystic was specifically designed to fill the need for an improved means of rescuing the crew of a submarine immobilized on the ocean floor. It can operate independently of surface conditions or under ice for rapid response to an accident anywhere in the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 3rd Class Wes Eplen)

USS La Jolla (SSN 701)

A large harbor tug assists the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) as it pulls into Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a port visit. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardelito Gervacio (Released)

USS La Jolla (SSN 701)

The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled six-month deployment to the Middle East and western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)

USS La Jolla (SSN 701)

The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing a six-month deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)

USS La Jolla (SSN 701)

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) enters San Diego Harbor enroute to Naval Base Point Loma. a Jolla is in San Diego making a namesake port visit to the township of La Jolla. Sailors are scheduled to participate in several community service events with La Jolla area a veteran's hospital. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shannon Warner/Released)

USS La Jolla (SSN 701)

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) dips the Ensign as the submarine tender USS Frank Cable pulls into Pearl Harbor for a port visit. Frank Cable is temporarily relieved from conducting maintenance of submarines and service vessels deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility by submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) and is headed to Portland, Ore. for a regular overhaul and dry-docking. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Starr/Released)