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BALTIC SEA

BALTIC SEA (June 8, 2024) Ships participating in exercise Baltic Operations 2024 (BALTOPS 24) transit the Baltic Sea, June 8, 2024. BALTOPS24 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mario Coto) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (June 7, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), front, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Laboon (DDG 58) and USS Gravely (DDG 107), components of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Group (IKECSG), steam in formation with the Italian navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550), the Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Alpino (F 594), and the Horizon-class frigate FS Forbin (D 620) in the Red Sea, June 7, 2024. The IKECSG is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime stability and security in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Edinger) Share

STRAIT OF MAGELLAN, Chile

STRAIT OF MAGELLAN, Chile (June 5, 2024) The Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall, left, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and a Chilean navy ship transit the Strait of Magellan, June 5, 2024. George Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024, which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David C. Fines) Share

STRAIT OF MAGELLAN, Chile

STRAIT OF MAGELLAN, Chile (June 5, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits the Strait of Magellan, June 5, 2024. George Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024, which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David C. Fines) Share

STRAIT OF MAGELLAN, Chile

STRAIT OF MAGELLAN (June 5, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) transits in the Strait of Magellan, June 5, 2024. Porter is part of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group and is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational, and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 5, 2024) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) breaks away from the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), after a fueling-at-sea in the Philippine Sea, June 5, 2024. Commander, Task Force 73 (CTF-73) in coordination with Military Sealift Command Far East (MSC FE) refuels and resupplies deployed naval forces, along with regional allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. 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 Seaman Apprentice Kyree Rogers) Share

PORTLAND, Oregon

PORTLAND, Oregon (June 5, 2024) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) transits under the Steel Bridge for the annual Rose Festival during Portland Fleet Week in Portland, Oregon, June 5, 2024. Portland Fleet Week is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Oregon to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heather C. Wamsley) Share

KLAIPEDA, Lithuania

KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 6, 2024) Ships from NATO are moored in Klaipeda, Lithuania, June 6, 2024, for Baltic Operations 2024 (BALTOPS 24). Twenty NATO alies, more than 50 ships, more than 85 aircraft, and approximately 9,000 personnel kicked off the 53rd iteration of annual exercise Baltic Operations 2024 (BALTOPS 24) during the pre-sail conference kick-off event. BALTOPS24 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Cameron Edy) Share

STRAIT OF MAGELLAN

STRAIT OF MAGELLAN, Chile (June 5, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits the Strait of Magellan, June 5, 2024. George Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational, and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

ASTORIA, Ore.

ASTORIA, Ore. (June 4, 2024) The Independence-variant littoral combat ships USS Montgomery (LCS 8), front, and USS Augusta (LCS 34) are in port in Astoria, Oregon, June 4, 2024, during Portland Rose Festival Fleet Week. Fleet Weeks provide the public an opportunity to gain a better understanding of how sea services support national defense and freedom of the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Virtue) Share

STRAIT OF MAGELLAN, Chile

STRAIT OF MAGELLAN, Chile (June 4, 2024) The fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189), front, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) transit the Strait of Magellan, June 4, 2024. Porter is deployed as part of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group and is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational, and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

APRA HARBOR, Guam

APRA HARBOR, Guam (May 29, 2024) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (Gold Crew) transits Apra Harbor, May 29, 2024, to conduct a scheduled port visit at Naval Base Guam. This port visit reflects the strategic importance of Guam and the United States' commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The visit further enhances significant partnerships shared between DoD, the government of Guam and the island community. The presence of the SSBN in Guam demonstrates the flexibility, survivability, readiness, and capability of the U.S. Navy submarine forces and complements the many exercises, training, operations, and other military cooperation activities conducted by Strategic Forces to ensure they are available and ready to operate around the globe at any time. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew McPeek) Share