Virtual Bayonet
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Navalist, Former U.S. Marine. This page is a mash note to the USN/USMC team, with some love for friends and allies. Occasional budget hot takes included.
Joined September 2023
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the North Sea. Aug 23, 2025
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An Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class directs an F/A-18E from VFA 151 "Vigilantes" aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during exercise Northern Edge 2025. North Pacific Ocean, Aug. 21, 2025
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An F-35C of Strike Fighter Squadron 147 "Argonauts" operates from USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea. Aug 16, 2025
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USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) as she departs Naval Base San Diego, June 2, 2025. The ship's Naval Strike Missile launchers are evident.
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The Aurora Borealis appears in the night sky over USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as the ship transits the North Pacific Ocean during exercise Northern Edge 2025 (NE25). Aug 18, 2025
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HMAS Brisbane (DDG 41) in company with HMCS Ville de Québec (FFH 332) during Exercise Alon 25. Aug 19, 2025. 📸by LSA Luke Clarke
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An E-2 Hawkeye attached to Airborne Command & Control Squadron 120 “Greyhawks” lands aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Atlantic Ocean, Aug 16, 2025
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USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) pulls into Dutch Harbor, Alaska during a scheduled port visit as part of exercise Northern Edge 2025. Aug. 18, 2025
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A SPY-6(V)1 radar infographic from the US Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
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USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) transits the English Channel past Pas-de-Calais. Aug 17, 2025
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USS Mustin (DDG 89) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Pacific Ocean. Aug 3, 2025
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A U.S. Air Force A10C Thunderbolt II flies over the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) in the Pacific Ocean. July 29, 2025
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USS St. Louis (LCS-19) proceeds inbound under the Sunshine Skyway bridge in Tampa, Florida. Aug, 2025. 📸from the ship's Facebook page
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An Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) prepares an F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron 37 "Ragin' Bulls" for launch. Aug 1, 2025
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A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier prepares to land aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during flight deck landing drills while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. Aug 17, 2025
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Two Carrier Air Wing 8 MH-60S Sea Hawks attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 9, fly in formation over USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during an aerial change of command. Aug 18, 2025
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U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey and CH-53E Super Stallion aircraft operate from USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. Aug 16, 2025
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USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), passes the Cliffs of Dover in the English Channel. Aug 17, 2025
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USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and destroyers of Carrier Strike Group 11 conduct a strait transit in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Aug 9, 2025
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USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrives in Guam for a scheduled port visit. Aug 17, 2025
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