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PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 7, 2024) Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently underway conducting routine operations in the 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nathaly Cruz) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 5, 2024) MV-22B Osprey aircraft attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct flight operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) as the ship transits the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2024. VMM-165 (Rein.) is conducting deliberate, progressive training focused on the integration of MV-22s to the 15th MEU's Marine Air-Ground Task Force as pilots and air crews achieve proficiency. Boxer is the flag ship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with elements of the 15th MEU. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Miles) Share

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION

GULF OF ADEN (April 3, 2024) Sailors attach a cargo net to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Swamp Foxes” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) in the Gulf of Aden, April 3, 2024. Laboon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

GULF OF ADEN

GULF OF ADEN (March 13, 2024) A boatswain's mate walks the flight deck as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the "Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) 7 takes off from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) during flight quarters in the Gulf of Aden, March 13, 2024. Gravely is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 9, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Flying Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), April 9, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 5, 2024) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Johnny Snowden, from Atlanta directs an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), to land aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2024. VMM-165 (Rein.) is conducting deliberate, progressive training focused on the integration of MV-22s to the 15th MEU's Marine Air-Ground Task Force as pilots and air crews achieve proficiency. Boxer is the flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with elements of the 15th MEU. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kevin C. Leitner) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 8, 2024) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Shem Crosby, from Land O’ Lakes, Fla., completes an inspection prior to the launch of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), April 8, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Benvie) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 8, 2024) Landing signal officers observe flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), April 8, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Benvie) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 5, 2024) Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 3 conduct fast-rope drills from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), April 5, 2024. As a component of EOD Group One, EODMU-3 is currently embarked aboard Theodore Roosevelt to identify and eliminate hazards from aviation, surface, ground, underwater, and improvised ordnance. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Benvie) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 8, 2024) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Michael Joseph, from Carrollton, Ga., signals aircraft as an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Flying Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 takes off from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), April 8, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Benvie) Share

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (April 5, 2024) The first East Coast-assigned Navy tiltrotor vertical-short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) aircraft CMV-22B Osprey conducts post-flight checks following its arrival at Naval Station Norfolk, April 5, 2024. The CMV-22B Osprey belongs to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40 the "Mighty Bison." The CMV-22B airframe will provide the fleet's medium-lift and long-range aerial logistics capability, replacing the C-2A Greyhounds of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 over the next several years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sylvie Carafiol) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in the 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Armstrong) Share