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ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 2, 2024) An F-35C Lightning II from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 prepares for takeoff aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 2, 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

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 2, 2024) EA-18G Growler pilots assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 enter the cockpit on Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 2, 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

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 2, 2024) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 takes off from Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 2, 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 1, 2024) An MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Wolf Pack” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 takes off the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the vicinity of the South China Sea, May 1, 2024. USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

IVO NATUNA-BESAR ISLAND (April 30, 2024) U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Michael Joseph, from Carrollton, Georgia, directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Flying Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), in the vicinity of Natuna-Besar Island, April 30. USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Benvie) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

IVO NATUNA-BESAR ISLAND (April 30, 2024) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Rooks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the vicinity of Natuna-Besar Island, April 30. USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 27, 2024) An Italian SH90A NH90 NATO frigate helicopter lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Mediterranean Sea, April 27, 2024. Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rodrigo Caldas) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 27, 2024) An Italian SH90A NH90 NATO frigate helicopter lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Mediterranean Sea, April 27, 2024. Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kade Bise) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 2, 2024) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Launch/Recovery) Airman Tyler Cardamone, from Peak, Delaware, assigned to air department's V-2 division, gives a thumbs up as an F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 2, 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

NORTHERN KURIL ISLANDS

IVO NATUNA-BESAR ISLAND (April 30, 2024) Sailors prepare an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Flying Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 for launch on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the vicinity of Natuna-Besar Island, Indonesia, April 30, 2024. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adina Phebus) Share

OKINAWA, Japan

OKINAWA, Japan, (April 7, 2024) Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 load a UNI-PAC II SAR Multi-Mission Air Drop Kit into a P-8A Poseidon multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft. VP-4 is currently deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility where they will conduct maritime patrol, reconnaissance and theater outreach operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Nolan Loughry) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 30, 2024) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter departs the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during flight quarters in the South China Sea, April 30, 2024. Howard 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 3rd Class Alexandria Esteban) Share