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MV-22B Osprey attached to VMM-165 (Reinforced), 11th MEU, takes off from USS Essex (LHD-2) on a routine flight over the Indian Ocean on 10 September. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 11th MEU, is operating with the 7th Fleet. (USN)

OTHER FEATURES:

HOW THE JAPANESE MISSED PEARL’S MOST IMPORTANT TARGET
The story of Pearl Harbor Bulk Fuel Support/by David A. Higgins and James Gammon / by David A. Higgins and James Gammon

PEARL HARBOR… AND BEYOND
Part One of an exclusive collector’s gallery of Pearl Harbor patriotic posters / by Michael O’Leary

HOPKINS VS. STIER
How a lone Liberty ship engaged in a gun duel with a dreaded German surface raider / by William Mueller

ADVENTURES OF “FEARLESS FROGMAN”
Daring Capt. Paul Boyton used a unique rubber suit for some incredible voyages that grabbed the world’s attention / by H.L. Miller

MYSTERY OF HMS CAPTAIN
How the Royal Navy created its first iron-hulled turret-equipped warship, but what would go wrong that would claim the lives of 500 Sailors? / by Nat Sweet

MUSEUM NEWS
Global updates on preserving maritime history / Staff

INTEL FILE
Newest naval developments / Staff

LOST AT SEA
Ships whose sailing days are definitely over / by Susan Duprey

YOUR NAVY
Images from the Navy’s top photojournalists / by Howard Carter