USS Independence (LCS 2)

RED SEA (June 16, 2013)1 of 4

The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), center, leads the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), left, and the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17). The ships are part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready group, 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 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea (Released) 130616-N-SB587-252

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 17, 2013)2 of 4

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kameren Guy Hodnett (Released) 130617-N-KG407-163

INDIAN OCEAN (June 14, 2013)3 of 4

The guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) fires a 5-inch round during a live-fire exercise. Gonzalez is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Jon Bullough (Released) 130614-N-VD227-072

HAVELULIKU, Tonga (June 15, 2013)4 of 4

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Brennan Gonzalez plays catch with students at Tuliki O' Pilolevu Primary School during Pacific Partnership 2013. Pacific Partnership brings host nation governments, U.S. military, partner nation militaries and non-governmental organization volunteers together to conduct disaster-preparedness projects and build relationships in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to better respond during a crisis. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samantha J. Webb (Released) 130617-N-SP369-306