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MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 7, 2023) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 launches from the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 7, 2023. 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 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 Nolan Pennington) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 8, 2023) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jarod Smith, left, from Jacksonville, Florida, and Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Tramain White, from Sacramento, California, signal an SH-60K Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force as it lands on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama, Oct. 8, 2023. MTA Sama Sama is a multilateral exercise including forces from the Philippines, United States, Australia, France, Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom designed to promote regional security cooperation, enhance maritime interoperability and maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 8, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), front, the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331), rear, and Philippine navy guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF 151) steam in formation while participating in a photo exercise in the Philippine Sea as part of Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama, Oct. 8, 2023. MTA Sama Sama is a multilateral exercise including forces from the Philippines, United States, Australia, France, Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom designed to promote regional security cooperation, enhance maritime interoperability and maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 1, 2023) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter attached to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 1, 2023. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are 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 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Riley Gasdia) Share

ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 1, 2023) A MV-22B Osprey aircraft, attached to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), prepares to launch off of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 1, 2023. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are 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 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Riley Gasdia) Share

ARABIAN GULF

GULF OF OMAN (Sept. 26, 2023) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (Handling) Edgardo Puentes signals an MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), aboard the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) during flight operations in the Gulf of Oman, Sept 26, 2023. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are 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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval) Share

GULF OF OMAN

GULF OF OMAN (Sept. 25, 2023) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Mason Whitehead signals to an AV-8B Harrier aircraft to launch off the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) in the Gulf of Oman, Sept. 25, 2023. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are 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 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Riley Gasdia) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 29, 2023) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 lands on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 29, 2023. The Dambusters earned their nickname on May 1, 1951 when the squadron's Skyraiders destroyed the heavily defended and strategically positioned Hwacheon Dam in North Korea with aerial torpedoes by making precise low-level runs. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Keyly Santizo) Share

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.

CHERRY POINT, N.C. (Aug. 22, 2023) Steven Murray, left, and Dakota Martin, aircraft engine mechanics at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE), begin disassembly of a lift fan clutch for the F-35B Lightning II aircraft. FRCE personnel became the first within the Department of Defense to perform a successful assembly of this component outside of Rolls Royce’s LiftWorks facility in Indianapolis. (U.S. Navy photo by Joe Andes) Share

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.

CHERRY POINT, N.C. (Aug. 22, 2023) A fully assembled lift fan clutch for the F-35B Lightning II aircraft awaits packaging at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE). FRCE personnel became the first within the Department of Defense to perform a successful assembly of this component outside of Rolls Royce’s LiftWorks facility in Indianapolis. (U.S. Navy photo by Joe Andes) Share

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.

CHERRY POINT, N.C. (Aug. 22, 2023) Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) and Rolls Royce personnel pose for a group photo with a fully assembled lift fan clutch for the F-35B Lightning II aircraft. FRCE personnel became the first within the Department of Defense to perform a successful assembly of this component outside of Rolls Royce’s LiftWorks facility in Indianapolis. (U.S. Navy photo by Joe Andes) Share

AT SEA

AT SEA (Sept. 27, 2023) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) verify removal of chocks and chains to aviators of an MH-60R Sea Hawk attached to the Warlords of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HMS) 51, while conducting routine operations, Sept. 27, 2023. Shoup is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, and is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Donavan K. Patubo) Share