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PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2023) A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, left, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, and an MH-60R Sea Hawk assigned to the "Blue Hawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78, fly in formation during Multi-Large Deck Event. The exercise, with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, is designed to advance combined readiness between Japanese and U.S. naval forces while simultaneously demonstrating our commitment to our partners and allies in the Indo-Pacific region. Carl Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Sapien) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2023) An E-2D Hawkeye assigned to the "Liberty Bells" of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 115 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Nov. 2, 2023. Theodore Roosevelt is currently conducting routine training and certifications in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adina Phebus) Share

OUTER BANKS, N.C.

OUTER BANKS, N.C. (Oct. 31, 2023) Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 120 mark the end of their training role for the C-2A Greyhound aircraft's carrier onboard delivery mission with a final flight over the Wright Brothers First Flight memorial at Kill Devil Hills, N.C. The Greyhound aircraft will be replaced by the CMV-22 Osprey aircraft in the coming years. (U.S. Navy photo by Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Richard Warren) Share

OUTER BANKS, N.C.

KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. (Oct. 31, 2023) Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 120 mark the end of their training role for the C-2A Greyhound aircraft's carrier onboard delivery mission with a final flight over the Wright Brothers First Flight memorial at Kill Devil Hills, N.C. The Greyhound aircraft will be replaced by the CMV-22 Osprey aircraft in the coming years. (U.S. Navy photo by Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Richard Warren) Share

OUTER BANKS, N.C.

OUTER BANKS, N.C. (Oct. 31, 2023) Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 120 marks the end of their training role for the C-2A Greyhound aircraft's carrier onboard delivery mission with a final flight over the Wright Brothers First Flight memorial at Kill Devil Hills, N.C. The Greyhound aircraft will be replaced by the CMV-22 Osprey aircraft in the coming years. (U.S. Navy photo by Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Richard Warren) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 5, 2023) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 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 Multi-Large Deck Exercise with USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH 181) in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 5, 2023. Multi-Large Deck Exercise with the Carl Vinson, Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Groups and the JMSDF demonstrates the U.S. Navy's capability to rapidly aggregate to deliver overwhelming maritime force and increase collective war-fighting readiness in support of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Natasha ChevalierLosada) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2023) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) conducts night flight operations, Nov. 4, 2023, during routine training and certifications in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Krescent Peters) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2023) An MH-60S Sea hawk helicopter assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during flight quarters, Nov. 4, 2023. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2023) Two F/A-18E Super Hornets prepare to launch from the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during routine operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 20, 2023. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Mediterranean Sea, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Simon Pike) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2023) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31, launches from the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in the Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 20, 2023. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Mediterranean Sea, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nolan Pennington) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 16, 2023) Aviation Ordnancemen, assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, perform routine maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in the Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 16, 2023. VFA-37 is deployed aboard Gerald R. Ford as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Mediterranean Sea, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tajh Payne) Share

ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 1, 2023) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) prepare to refuel an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 during flight operations in the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 1, 2023. McFaul 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 by Chief Intelligence Specialist Aubree Miller) Share