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USTKA, Poland

USTKA, Poland (June 18, 2024) A floating mine deployed by Norwegian Magnus Lagaboete explodes in a training mine threat area during a mine countermeasure (MCM) exercise with the “Black Jacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 21 and French and Norwegian explosive ordnance disposal teams during exercise BALTOPS24. BALTOPS24 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sandi Grimnes Moreno) Share

BALTIC SEA

BALTIC SEA (June 19, 2024) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Nicholas Alvarez, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), signals a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter on New York’s flight deck during the exercise Baltic Operations 24 (BALTOPS 24), June 19, 2024. New York is underway in the Baltic Sea in support of BALTOPS 24 as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC). BALTOPS 24 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Turner) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2024) A E-2D Hawkeye, attached to the "Tigertails" of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 125, left, and a E-2D Hawkeye, attached to the "Greyhawks" of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 120, prepare to launch off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), June 14, 2024. Harry S. Truman is the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and is currently underway conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mike Shen) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2024) A E-2D Hawkeye, attached to the "Greyhawks" of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 120, launches off catapult 1 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), June 14, 2024. Harry S. Truman is the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and is currently underway conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mike Shen) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 13, 2024) Flight deck personnel transport a JP-5 hose away from an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), June 13, 2024. Harry S. Truman is the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and is currently underway conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mike Shen) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 18, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) during bilateral operations with Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Montreal (FFH 336) in the South China Sea, June 18, 2024. Combined operations such as this are intended to improve interoperability between allied navies and support a free and open Indo-Pacific. Ralph Johnson is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jamaal Liddell) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 24, 2024) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman (Launch/Recovery Equipment) Carnell Hill, from Lexington, South Carolina, signals the retraction of the arresting gear wire after an E-2D Hawkeye, attached to the Tigertails of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 125, lands on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Pacific Ocean, June 24. E-2D Hawkeyes perform tactical airborne, early warning missions to provide valuable information to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 as it plans and executes operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan C. Brown) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 24, 2024) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman (Launch/Recovery Equipment) Carnell Hill, from Lexington, South Carolina, signals the retraction of the arresting gear wire after an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 lands on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Pacific Ocean, June 24, 2024. The Dambusters earned their nickname on May 1, 1951 when the squadron's Skyraiders destroyed the heavily defended and strategically positioned Hwacheon Dam in North Korea with aerial torpedoes by making precise low level runs. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan C. Brown) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 19, 2024) Aircraft assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) fly over the ship as part of a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and the Peruvian navy in the Pacific Ocean, June 19, 2024. Porter is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David C. Fines) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 19, 2024) An F/A-18F Super Hornet flies over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and the Peruvian navy in the Pacific Ocean, June 19, 2024. George Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David C. Fines) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 19, 2024) An EA-18G Growler attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 makes its approach to the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 19, 2024. George Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational, and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Russell) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 19, 2024) U.S. Navy and Peruvian navy aircraft fly over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 19, 2024. George Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational, and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share