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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2022) - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday lands on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 21. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda R. Gray/Released) Share

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WASHINGTON (July 18, 2022) — Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday meets with Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Navy Adm. Juan Andrés de la Maza Larrain at the Pentagon for an office call, July 18. The two leaders discussed maritime security, cyber defense, unmanned technology, and their shared commitment to deepening partnership through future exercises and combined naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro/released) Share

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WASHINGTON (July 18, 2022) — Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday meets with Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Navy Adm. Juan Andrés de la Maza Larrain at the Pentagon for an office call, July 18. The two leaders discussed maritime security, cyber defense, unmanned technology, and their shared commitment to deepening partnership through future exercises and combined naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro/released) Share

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WASHINGTON (June 28, 2022) - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday meets with Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Adm. Ryo Sakai during an office call at the Pentagon, June 28. The two leaders discussed maritime security and ongoing efforts to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Chief Amanda Gray/released) Share

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WASHINGTON (June 28, 2022) - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday meets with Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Adm. Ryo Sakai during an office call at the Pentagon, June 28. The two leaders discussed maritime security and ongoing efforts to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Chief Amanda Gray/released) Share

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WASHINGTON (June 28, 2022) - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday meets with Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Adm. Ryo Sakai during an office call at the Pentagon, June 28. The two leaders discussed maritime security and ongoing efforts to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Chief Amanda Gray/released) Share

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WASHINGTON (June 24, 2022) Adm. Michael Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations, left, presents Chief of the French Navy Adm. Pierre Vandier, middle, with the Legion of Merit medal, during a Navy Full Honors Arrival ceremony at Washington Navy Yard's Leutze Park, June 24, 2022. Gilday presented Vandier with the medal for his contributions as Chief of the French Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting) Share

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WASHINGTON (June 24, 2022) Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard post the colors during a Navy Full Honors Arrival ceremony at Washington Navy Yard's Leutze Park, June 24, 2022. Adm. Michael Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations hosted the event welcoming Chief of the French Navy Adm. Pierre Vandier. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting) Share

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WASHINGTON (June 24, 2022) - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday meets with the Chief of the French Navy Adm. Pierre Vandier during an office call at the Pentagon, June 24. The two leaders discussed maritime security, current operations, and interoperability between the French and U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro) Share

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WASHINGTON (June 24, 2022) - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday gives remarks during a full-honors welcoming ceremony for Chief of the French Navy Adm. Pierre Vandier at the Washington Navy Yard, June 23. During the two-day visit, Vandier conducted meetings with senior U.S. Navy leaders to discuss maritime security, interoperability, and readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro) Share

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WASHINGTON (June 24, 2022) - Chief of the French Navy Adm. Pierre Vandier and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday talk with media following a full-honors welcoming ceremony for Vandier at the Washington Navy Yard, June 23. During the two-day visit, Vandier conducted meetings with senior U.S. Navy leaders to discuss maritime security, interoperability, and readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro) Share

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WASHINGTON (June 24, 2022) - Chief of the French Navy Adm. Pierre Vandier receives a full-honors welcoming ceremony while visiting the Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday at the Washington Navy Yard, June 23. During the two-day visit, Vandier conducted meetings with senior U.S. Navy leaders to discuss maritime security, interoperability, and readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro) Share