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ADRIATIC SEA

ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 13, 2023) Cmdr. Christopher Keen, off-going commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, and Capt. Rick Burgess, commanding officer of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), fly over the flight deck in an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Blacklions" of VFA-213 during an airborne change of command ceremony, Sept. 13, 2023. VFA-213 is deployed aboard CVN 78 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 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 Jackson Adkins) Share

ADRIATIC SEA

ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 13, 2023) An E/A-18G Growler attached to the "Gray Wolves" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 takes off of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during flight operations in the Adriatic Sea, Sept. 13, 2023. VAQ-142 is deployed aboard CVN 78 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 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 Jackson Adkins) Share

ADRIATIC SEA

ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 13, 2023) Cmdr. Christopher Keen, commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, and Capt. Rick Burgess, commanding officer of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), perform start-ups on an F/A-18F Super Hornet from VFA-213 on the flight deck, Sept. 13, 2023. VFA-213 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 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 Jackson Adkins) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2023) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Screamin' Indians" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 transports ordnance from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during an ammunition transfer. Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samuel Osborn) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2023) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Screamin' Indians" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 transfers ordnance from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin McTaggart) Share

ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 5, 2023) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) prepare a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter to take off during operations in the Arabian Gulf, Sept. 5, 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 3rd Class Riley Gasdia) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2023) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Screamin' Indians" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 transfers ordnance from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) to the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) during an ammunition transfer in the Pacific Ocean. Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brittney Camacho-Pietri) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 13, 2023) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Jeremiah Hoy, right, from Navastoa, Texas, and Damage Controlman 3rd Class Vinz Torres, from Alameda, California, search for hot spots on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37 during an aircraft firefighting drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) while operating in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 13, 2023. Dewey is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 12, 2023) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) conduct an in-flight refueling with an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37 while operating in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 12, 2023. Dewey is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 9, 2023) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Anthony Grassette, from Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, assigned to air department, V-1 Division, walks across the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 9, 2023. George Washington is underway in support of carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman August Clawson) Share

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 24, 2023) Service members from U.S. Navy Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 11, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364, and the U.S. Air Force 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron conduct search and rescue training off the coast of Djibouti, Aug. 24, 2023. The real-world maritime search and rescue exercise supported expeditionary sustainment requirements and improved tactical lines of communications between the Navy, Marines, and Air Force reaction teams. CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied, and partner nations forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Irving Vega) Share

ADRIATIC SEA

ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 8, 2023) An EA-18G Growler attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 taxies on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 9, 2023. George Washington is underway in support of carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman August Clawson) Share