USS Hopper (DDG 70)

ARABIAN GULF (June 14, 2013)1 of 4

Yeoman 1st Class James Chaney reads a message from his children on a banner during a Father's Day celebration aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61). Monterey is deployed in support of 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 Billy Ho (Released) 130614-N-QL471-052

FALEOLO, Samoa (June 17, 2013)2 of 4

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus is briefed on progress at the construction site of a Department of Defense-funded hospital in Faleolo, Samoa. The hospital's construction is being overseen by U.S. Naval Facilities (NAVFAC) and is an example of U.S. Navy efforts that increase maritime security, provide humanitarian assistance and enable interoperability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arif Patani (Released) 130617-N-PM781-003

BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2013)3 of 4

A mine gets detonated during a mine sweeping exercise as part of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2013. Now in its 41st year, BALTOPS 2013 is an annual, multinational exercise to enhance maritime capabilities and interoperability with partner nations to promote maritime safety and security in the Baltic Sea. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josh Bennett (Released) 130616-N-ZL691-657

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 14, 20134 of 4

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 approaches the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) for an arrested recovery. Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Schneider (Released) 130614-N-XQ474-073