A day in the life (SWOs in action)

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100729-N-6165A-002 SANTA RITA, Guam (July 29, 2010) Sonar Technician (Submarine) 2nd Class Marshall Nolan, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), properly restores a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) after a basic damage control training session during fleet indoctrination training (FIT). Frank Cable is undergoing upgrades at Guam Shipyard for the Military Sealift Command conversion. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anna L. Arndt/Released)

 

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100728-N-0772K-005 SANTA RITA, Guam (July 28, 2010) Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) practice hose handling and manning a P-100 water pump. Frank Cable is undergoing upgrades at Guam Shipyard for the Military Sealift Command conversion. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)

 

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100802-N-5319A-036 BAHIA MALAGA, Colombia (Aug. 2, 2010) Quarter Master 3rd Class Daniel Urbano gives a tour of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) to Colombian navy sailors during a port visit to Bahia Malaga Naval Base. New Orleans is on a port visit during Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2010. Southern Partnership Station is an annual deployment of U.S. military training teams to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brien Aho/Released)

 

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100802-N-5319A-013 BAHIA MALAGA, Colombia (Aug. 2, 2010) Ensign Benjamin Hall gives a tour of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) to Colombian navy sailors during a port visit to Bahia Malaga Naval Base. The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) is on a port visit during Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2010. Southern Partnership Station is an annual deployment of U.S. military training teams to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brien Aho/Released)

 

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100731-N-5319A-118 BAHIA MALAGA, Colombia (July 31, 2010) Capt. Peter Brennan, commodore of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5, is handed a pen to sign a guest book in the office of Rear Adm. Hernando Wills, Colombian navy commander of Naval Forces Pacific. The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) is on a port visit during Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2010. Southern Partnership Station is an annual deployment of U.S. military training teams to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brien Aho/Released)

 

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100729-N-5319A-032 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2010) Junior officers aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) learn how to release and secure the anchor chain during Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2010. Southern Partnership Station is an annual deployment of U.S. military training teams to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brien Aho/Released)

 

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100803-N-9811S-082 NORFOLK (Aug. 3, 2010) A Sailor aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) heaves a line as the ship returns to Naval Station Norfolk. McFaul is deployed with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group on Jan. 2. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Sunderman/Released)

 

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100801-N-6362C-132 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 1, 2010) Lt. Jeffrey Sorensen and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class James Weedman tend to an injured Sailor during a mass casualty drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Tyler Caswelly/Released)

 

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100811-N-3215T-056 DA NANG, Vietnam (Aug. 11, 2010) Lt. j.g. Brian Hamilton describes the functions of the helm aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) to Vietnamese officers during a tour of the ship. John S. McCain is hosting several exchanges with the Vietnam People's Navy during a scheduled port visit to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brock A. Taylor/Released)

 

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100810-N-4135M-024 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Aug. 10, 2010) Sailors assigned to the deck department of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), heave in a mooring line in preparation for the ship's departure. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary D. Montgomery/Released)

 

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100810-N-4971L-379 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Aug. 10, 2010) Equipment Operator 1st Class Daniel Lasich, deployed aboard High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2), conducts defensive combat tactics with Barbados Defense Forces during a subject matter expert exchange in Bridgetown. Swift is deployed supporting Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2010, a deployment of various specialty platforms to the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Central America. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachael L. Leslie/Released)

 

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100810-N-0864H-136 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 10, 2010) Seaman Crystal Rangel stands bridge lookout watch aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is the flagship for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Fidel C. Hart/Released)

 

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100810-N-1287L-105 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 10, 2010) An emergency responder uses an explosion-proof box fan to clear smoke in a compartment during a general quarters exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is on a scheduled underway for its tailored ship's training availability and is making preparations for its 21st deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stacy D. Laseter/Released)

 

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100813-N-7280V-229 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Aug. 13, 2010) Capt. Rudy Lupton, left, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and Jang Heui Park, a harbor pilot, get ready to dock the ship to the pier in Busan. Blue Ridge is in Busan for the second time this year for community service projects. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released)

 

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100811-N-7280V-102 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 11, 2010) Sailors watch as a parachute flare descends into the ocean during 40mm grenade launcher training aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Parachute flares are used to identify small boats and for navigating through straits during darkness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released)