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STRAIT OF MALACCA

STRAIT OF MALACCA (May 5, 2024) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is seen underway in the Strait of Malacca, (May 5, 2024). Gabrielle Giffords is a self-sufficient, sustainable, and on a rotational deployment successfully operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 14, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) fires its Mark 45 5-inch weapon system during a live-fire exercise in the Pacific Ocean, May 14, 2024. Frank E. Petersen Jr., assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting integrated exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Riley Smith) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 28, 2024) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 flies past the U.S. Coast Guard medium endurance cutter USCGC Stone (WMEC 758) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21), April 28, 2024. A RAS allows a ship to take on fuel and other supplies while at sea. New York is underway in the Atlantic Ocean completing integrated naval training as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) work together with Joint and Allied teammates to mentor, train and assess ARGs and MEUs in support of U.S. and Allied economic, security and defense interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Turner) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 28, 2024) The Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) sends pallets down a guide wire toward the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS), April 28, 2024. A RAS allows a ship to take on fuel and other supplies while at sea. New York is underway in the Atlantic Ocean completing integrated naval training as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) work together with Joint and Allied teammates to mentor, train and assess ARGs and MEUs in support of U.S. and Allied economic, security and defense interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Turner) Share

BANDAR LAMPUNG, Indonesia

BANDAR LAMPUNG, Indonesia (May 12, 2024) The Amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) arrives at Panjang Port, in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2024, May 12, 2024. This year marks the 30th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S.Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brett Anderson) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 12, 2024) U.S. Navy Damage Controlman Fireman Kaitlyn Cortina, from Mission, Texas, takes damage control sound and security readings aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), May 12, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 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 3rd Class Ikia Walker) Share

TOKYO BAY

TOKYO BAY (May 11, 2024) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Treshaun Sizemore, from Topeka, Kansas, uses a sound-powered telephone while standing watch on vulture�s row aboard the U.S. Navy�s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as the ship returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, May 11, 2024. 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 Ryan Freiburghaus) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 11, 2024) Aviation Boatswain�s Mate Launch/Recovery (Equipment) Airman Ryan Bowden from Windham, Maine, assigned to air department�s V-2 division, stands by to recover aircraft during rainy flight operations on Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 11, 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

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 11, 2024) An E-2C Hawkeye from Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 116 lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 11, 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

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 11, 2024) An E-2C Hawkeye from Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 116 lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 11, 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

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 11, 2024) Sailors move an F-35C Lightning II, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, in the rain on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 11, 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

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 11, 2024) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46 lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 11, 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