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ADRIATIC SEA

ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 8, 2023) An E/A-18G Growler attached to the "Gray Wolves" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 launches from the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Sept. 8, 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

ADRIATIC SEA

ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 8, 2023) Lt. Evan Ladner, from Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, signals to launch an E/A-18G Growler attached to the "Gray Wolves" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 from the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Sept. 8, 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

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 6, 2023) Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) 2nd Class Hunter Mangrum, left, and Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Nathan Clampitt, second from left, both assigned to the "Spartans" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70, and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Johnathan Rhodes, Seaman Ethan Lee, and Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Jezel Natalcuret, all assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), conduct helicopter in-flight refueling training, Sept. 6, 2023. Normandy is part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey) Share

LINCOLN, Neb.

LINCOLN, Neb. (Aug. 27, 2023) The Blue Angels perform at the Guardians of Freedom Airshow during Lincoln Navy Week, Aug. 27, 2023. Navy Talent Acquisition Group Northern Plains is responsible for the U.S. Navy's enlisted and officer recruiting, covering 393,000 square miles in the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and parts of Illinois, Nebraska and Wisconsin. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Fred Gray IV) Share

LINCOLN, Neb.

LINCOLN, Neb. (Aug. 27, 2023) The Blue Angels perform during the Guardians of Freedom Airshow during Lincoln Navy Week, Aug. 27, 2023. Navy Talent Acquisition Group Northern Plains is responsible for the U.S. Navy's enlisted and officer recruiting, covering 393,000 square miles in the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and parts of Illinois, Nebraska and Wisconsin. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Fred Gray IV) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (August 27, 2023) An AH-1Z Cobra helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 conducts flight operations as the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) transits the Pacific Ocean, August 27. Green Bay is operating in the 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 Matthew Cavenaile) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 25, 2023) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson, Carrier Strike Group 1's flagship, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Larissa T. Dougherty) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 25, 2023) Sailors guide an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 into a catapult shuttle on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson, Carrier Strike Group 1's flagship, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Larissa T. Dougherty) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 25, 2023) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson, Carrier Strike Group 1's flagship, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Larissa T. Dougherty) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 25, 2023) An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye from the "Black Eagles" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson, Carrier Strike Group 1's flagship, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Larissa T. Dougherty) Share

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 24, 2023) Service members from U.S.Navy Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 11, the U.S. Marine Corps 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, Africa, 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. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Edward Coddington) Share

ADRIATIC SEA

ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 6, 2023) Lt. Bryan Goodman, left, from Wellington, Florida, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 William Sum, from Panorama City, California, both assigned to the air department of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), signal to launch an E-2D Hawkeye attached to the "Bear Aces" of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 124 during flight operations in the Adriatic Sea, Sept. 6, 2023. VAW-124 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