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PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2024) A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 "Wildcards" takes off from the flight deck of USS San Diego (LPD 22) while underway for NASA's Underway Recovery Test 11, Feb. 22, 2024. In preparation for NASA's Artemis II crewed mission, which will send four astronauts in Orion beyond the Moon, NASA and the Department of Defense will conduct a series of tests to demonstrate and evaluate the processes, procedures, and hardware used in recovery operations for crewed lunar missions. The U.S. Navy has may unique capabilities that make it an ideal partner to support NASA, including its amphibious ships with the ability to embark helicopters, launch and recover small boats, three-dimensional air search radar and advanced medical facilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Olivia Rucker) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 25, 2024) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), and guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) transit in formation with the Royal Navy primary casualty receiving ship RFA Argus (A135) in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 25, 2024. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group will be transferred to NATO command in the eastern Mediterranean in order to conduct a series of short notice vigilance activities with elements of Allied Maritime Command's Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and the Turkish navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew F. Brown) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2024) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a vertical replenishment during routine operations in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2024. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating 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 Thomas B. Contant) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 20, 2024. George Washington is conducting Tailored Ships Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP). TSTA prepares the ship and crew for full integration into a carrier strike group through a wide range of mission critical operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2024) Sailors prepare to offload a pallet during a vertical replenishment on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14), not pictured). Rafael Peralta is forward-deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/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 Devin Monroe) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (Jan. 27, 2024) Aviation ordnancemen install an M61A2 Gatling gun on an F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, Jan. 27, 2024. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

RED SEA

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2023) An F-35C Lightning II from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 6, 2023. George Washington is underway in support of carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas A. Russell) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (Jan. 26, 2024) A boatswain’s mate directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 onto the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) in the Red Sea, Jan. 26, 2024. Laboon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, Fla.

NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2023) Naval Air Station Key West search and rescue personnel conduct hoist training in a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter in Truman Harbor at Key West, Fla., Naval Air Station Key West is the state-of-the-art facility for combat fighter aircraft of all military services, provides world-class pierside support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels, and is the premier training center for surface and subsurface military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Nicholas V. Huynh) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 5, 2024) An AV-8B Harrier attached to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 5, 2024. Bataan is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bradley Rickard) Share

NAVAL AIR FACILITY EL CENTRO, Calif.

NAVAL AIR FACILITY EL CENTRO, Calif. (Feb. 6, 2024) The Blue Angels are currently conducting winter training at Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro, California, in preparation for the upcoming 2024 air show season. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Crayton Agnew/Released) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 5, 2024) An AV-8B Harrier attached to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 5, 2024. Bataan is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bradley Rickard) Share