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SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 2, 2024) U.S. Sailors conduct maintenance on an EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Rooks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), May 2, 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 2, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194), May 2, 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

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (April 30, 2024) Personnel and families assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay are welcomed aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) for a tour of the ship in honor of the Month of the Military Child at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex on April 30, 2024. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation that enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Delaney S. Jensen) Share

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (April 30, 2024) Personnel and families assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay visit the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) for a tour of the ship in honor of the Month of the Military Child at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex on April 30, 2024. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation that enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Delaney S. Jensen) Share

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (April 28, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) arrives in Souda Bay, Crete, for a scheduled port visit on April 28, 2024. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is operating in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations to deepen strategic relationships with allies and partners, and to support maritime security and stability. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation that enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Delaney S. Jensen) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 1, 2024) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) handle supply pallets during a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) in the South China Sea, May 1, 2024. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John A. Miller) Share

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (April 23, 2023) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 use a 40-ton hydraulic crane to lift an 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boat onboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, April 23, 2024. NMCB-11, assigned to 22 Naval Construction Regiment, is forward deployed across the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations, providing civil engineering support for U.S. Sixth Fleet maritime operations to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James S. Hong) Share

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla.

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (April 13, 2024) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyers USS Stout (DDG 55) and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) prepare to take in the brow between the two ships before Stout departs Naval Station Mayport. Stout is underway in support of warfare certifications and training exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt j.g. Ian Tumulty) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 30, 2024) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter departs the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during flight quarters in the South China Sea, April 30, 2024. Howard is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexandria Esteban) Share

GULF OF OMAN

GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 27, 2020) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) sails in formation with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group during a Strait of Hormuz transit to the Gulf of Oman, Feb. 27, 2020. Carney, deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Fred Gray IV) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 1, 2024) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) handle line on the fo'c'sle during a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) in the South China Sea, May 1, 2024. Howard is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. Commander Task Force (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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexandria Esteban) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 28, 2024) A landing craft, air cushion from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 transits the South China Sea during exercise Balikatan 24, April 27, 2024. Balikatan 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share