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U.S. Naval Station Rota

ROTA, SPAIN (Aug. 21, 2020) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS John Warner (SSN 785) arrives for a stop at U.S. Naval Station Rota in Spain, Aug. 21, 2020. John Warner is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo) Share

DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory

DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Aug. 21, 2020) The Los Angeles-Class attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) enters Diego Garcia’s harbor, Aug. 21, 2020. Sailors assigned to U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia provided mail delivery and trash disposal for Greenville. NSF Diego Garcia provides logistic, service, recreational and administrative support to U.S. and Allied Forces forward deployed to the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael T. Porterfield) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2020) French Navy ship FS Bougainville (A622) steams in a multinational formation during a photo exercise off the coast of Hawaii during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. �Like-minded nations come together in RIMPAC in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific where all nations enjoy unfettered access to the seas and airways in accordance with international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) upon which all nations� economies depend,� said Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Ten nations, 22 ships, one submarine, and more than 5,300 personnel are participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific from Aug. 17 to 31 at sea around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC is a biennial exercise designed to foster and sustain cooperative relationships, critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The exercise is a unique training platform designed to enhance interoperability and strategic maritime partnerships. RIMPAC 2020 is the 27th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rawad Madanat) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2020) Multinational navy ships and a submarine steam in formation during a group sail off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2020. 10 nations, 22 ships, 1 submarine, and more than 5,300 personnel are participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific from August 17 to 31 at sea around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC is a biennial exercise designed to foster and sustain cooperative relationships, critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The exercise is a unique training platform designed to enhance interoperability and strategic maritime partnerships. RIMPAC 2020 is the 27th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jenna Dobson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2020) Multinational navy ships and submarine steam in formation during a group sail off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2020, August 21. “Like-minded nations come together in RIMPAC in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific where all nations enjoy unfettered access to the seas and airways in accordance with international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) upon which all nations’ economies depend,” said Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet. Ten nations, 22 ships, 1 submarine, and more than 5,300 personnel are participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) from August 17 to 31 at sea in the waters surrounding Hawaii. RIMPAC is a biennial exercise designed to foster and sustain cooperative relationships, critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The exercise is a unique training platform designed to enhance interoperability and strategic maritime partnerships. RIMPAC 2020 is the 27th exercise in the series that began in 1971. Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Aug. 20, 2020) U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Clausing, from Yakima, Wash., directs a M124 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System vehicle during an offload from the Military Sealift Command chartered ship M/V Cape Hudson (T-AKR 5066) at Naval Base Guam. Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 1 is the Navy's only active-duty, cargo-handling battalion and is a rapidly deployable operating unit of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command capable of loading and discharging ships and aircraft in all climatic and threat conditions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Bauer) Share

SILVERDALE, Wash

SILVERDALE, Wash. (July 10, 2020) Torpedoman's Mate 2nd Class Khamani Conklin, from Miami, poses for a photo onboard the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741). In 2020, Maine's Gold crew officially returned the boat to strategic service, when they deployed on their first patrol in more than three years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Andrea Perez) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Aug. 18, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) conduct line-handling operations at Naval Submarine Base New London August 18, 2020. Providence and crew, assigned to Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 12, returned to homeport after completing routine operations. (U.S.Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Aug. 18, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) conduct line-handling operations at Naval Submarine Base New London Aug. 18, 2020. Providence and crew, assigned to Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 12, returned to homeport after completing routine operations. (U.S.Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Aug. 18, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) conduct line-handling operations at Naval Submarine Base New London Aug. 18, 2020. Providence and crew, assigned to Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 12, returned to homeport after completing routine operations. (U.S.Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten) Share

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 9, 2020 Sailors assigned to the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) receive parts from U.S. 6th Fleet Commander, Submarine Group 8 near Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eduardo Otero) Share

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 9, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) stand by to receive parts from U.S. 6th Fleet Commander, Submarine Group 8 near Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eduardo Otero) Share