Atlantic Sunset

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Atlantic Ocean en route to homeport in Norfolk, Va. Dwight D. Eisenhower is returning from a deployment in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

In Harms Way

 ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 25, 2012) Airman Jay Abraham, assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, cleans the canopy of an EA-6B Prowler on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support mission as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)

Last Week In Afghanistan

01-U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Gonzalez, right, and U.S. Army Sgt. Sean Luhmann return after speaking with Afghans during a key leader engagement in Farah City in Afghanistan's western Farah province, Nov. 18, 2012. Gonzalez and Luhmann are assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

02-U.S. Army Spc. Eric Saum maintains a watchful eye during a convoy in the Pusht-e Rod district in Afghanistan's Farah province, Nov. 19, 2012. Saum is a gunner for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah and on its security force. The team's mission is to train, advise and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district and provincial levels in the province. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup

03-U.S. Army Spc. David White provides security as he stands guard during a key leader engagement in Farah City in Afghanistan's western Farah province, Nov. 18, 2012. White is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

04-U.S. Navy Cmdr. Louis McCray, right, listens to district government leaders at the Pusht-e Rod district center in Afghanistan's Farah province, Nov. 19, 2012. McCray is the commanding officer for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. The team's mission is to train, advise and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district, and provincial levels in the province. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroupy

05-U.S. Army Capt. Jacob Estrada, right, and Spc. Devont Perkins patrol a local shopping area during a key leader meeting in Farah City, Afghanistan, Nov. 20, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, which trains, advises and assists Afghan government leaders in Farah province. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

06-U.S. Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, right, NATO's supreme allied commander for Europe and commander of U.S. European Command, pins an Army Commendation Medal on a soldier at Combat Outpost Sperwan Ghar, Afghanistan, Nov. 14, 2012. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ashley Curtis

USS George Washington and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 20, 2012) Family members of Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) gather to greet the ship as it returns to Fleet Activities, Yokosuka. George Washington and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 17, 2012) An F/A-18 Hornet launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support mission as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)