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BALTIC SEA

BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2024) A Spanish Navy AV-8 Harrier from ESPS Juan Carlos (L 61) takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), June 15, 2024, during a cross-deck evolution as part of Baltic Operations 2024 (BALTOPS 24) in the Baltic Sea. Wasp is underway in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations in support of the exercise BALTOPS 24 as the flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC). The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Darren M. Moore) Share

BALTIC SEA

BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2024) A Spanish Navy AV-8 Harrier from ESPS Juan Carlos (L 61) prepares to launch from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), June 15, 2024, during a cross-deck evolution as part of Baltic Operations 2024 (BALTOPS 24) in the Baltic Sea. Wasp is underway in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations in support of the exercise BALTOPS 24 as the flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC). The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Darren M. Moore) Share

BALTIC SEA

BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2024) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fueling) 3rd Class Wesley Bathea, left, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), and Cpl. Iz Morales, assigned to the "Blue Knights" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), refuel a Spanish Navy AV-8 Harrier on the ship's flight deck during a cross-deck evolution as part of Baltic Operations 2024 (BALTOPS 24), June 15, 2024. Wasp is conducting operations in the Baltic Sea in support of the exercise Baltic Operations 2024 (BALTOPS 24) as the flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC). BALTOPS 24 is the premier maritime focused military 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 3rd Class Keresea Illenye) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 15, 2024) An EA-18G Growler, attached to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, launches from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during flight operations in support of Valiant Shield 2024, in the Philippine Sea, June 15. The primary role of EA-18G Growlers is to disrupt the ability to communicate between units in combat through the use of electronic warfare. Exercises such as Valiant Shield allow the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kevin Steffanson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2024) Sailors aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transfer supplies from MH-60S Sea Hawks, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, on the flight deck aboard Vinson while underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Sapien) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 11, 2024) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Gustavo Ramirez, from Vasalia, California, waves goodbye to an SH-60K Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter from the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) during flight operations in support of Valiant Shield 2024. Exercises such as Valiant Shield allow the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hannah Fry) Share

NAVAL AIR FACILITY EL CENTRO, Calif.

NAVAL AIR FACILITY EL CENTRO, Calif. (June 12, 2024) CMV-22B Ospreys assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 50 conduct routine training at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., June 12, 2024. VRM-50 is a Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) for the CMV-22B Osprey aircraft with a mission of delivering the best pilots and aircrew to the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Keenan Daniels) Share

NAVAL AIR FACILITY EL CENTRO, Calif.

NAVAL AIR FACILITY EL CENTRO, Calif. (June 12, 2024) CMV-22B Ospreys, assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 50, conduct routine training at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., June 12, 2024. VRM-50 is a Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) for the CMV-22B Osprey aircraft with a mission of delivering the best pilots and aircrew to the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Keenan Daniels) Share

NAVAL AIR FACILITY EL CENTRO, Calif.

NAVAL AIR FACILITY EL CENTRO, Calif. (June 12, 2024) CMV-22B Ospreys, assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 50, conduct routine training at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., June 12, 2024. VRM-50 is a Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) for the CMV-22B Osprey aircraft with a mission of delivering the best pilots and aircrew to the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Keenan Daniels) Share

PUTLOS, Germany

PUTLOS, Germany (June 14, 2024) U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Units (EODMU) 2 and 12 conduct helicopter rope suspension techniques (HRST) from an MH-60S Seahawk attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 during a fast roping and rappelling training in Putlos, Germany, June 14, 2024. 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 Jackson Adkins) Share

PUTLOS, Germany

PUTLOS, Germany (June 14, 2024) U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Units (EODMU) 2 and 12 conduct helicopter rope suspension techniques (HRST) from an MH-60S Seahawk attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 during a fast roping and rappelling training in Putlos, Germany, June 14, 2024. 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 Jackson Adkins) Share

PUTLOS, Germany

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to EOD Mobile Unit Twelve conduct fast-rope training from an MH-60S helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 at Truppenübungsplatz Putlos, Germany, during Baltic Operations Exercise (BALTOPS), June 14, 2024. 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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Klineizquierdo) Share