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FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 26, 2024) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. The departure marks the last time the cruiser will deploy as a permanent member of the Forward-Deployed Naval Forces after serving 11 years in Yokosuka. (U.S. Navy photo by Taylor Ardito) Share

FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan

FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 26, 2024) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan Jan. 26, 2024. The departure marks the last time the cruiser will deploy as a permanent member of the Forward-Deployed Naval Forces after serving 11 years in Yokosuka. (U.S. Navy photo by Taylor Ardito) Share

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Jan. 25, 2024) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) is seen at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, Jan. 25, 2024. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), comprised of USS Bataan, Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) and San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), along with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC), arrived in Souda Bay, Jan. 20 and 21, for a regularly scheduled port visit. While in port, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay provided Bataan ARG with harbor security, refueling and other port operations services. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which 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

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2024) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Launch/Recovery (Equipment) 1st Class Jared K. Midgett (AW), from Killeen, Texas, assigned to V-2 division in air department launches a T-45 Goshawk on Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 23, 2024. USS George Washington is underway in support of carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2024) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Presley G. Wadelon from Grand Prairie, Texas, assigned to media department, takes photos on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 23, 2024. USS George Washington is underway in support of carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

A Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operator prepares to repel from an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, onto Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterret (DDG 104) during a helicopter visit, board, search and seizure (HVBSS) drill Jan. 20, 2024. Sterett is assigned to Carrier Strike Group ONE and deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Naval Special Warfare is the nation's elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet's reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cole C. Pielop) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

A landing craft air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, enters the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) well deck, Jan. 17. Bataan is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S. allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Jones) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Sailors simulate fighting a fire during a mass casualty drill on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Jan. 20, 2024. USS George Washington is underway in support of carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Sailors simulate carrying an injured Sailor during a mass casualty drill on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 20, 2024. USS George Washington is underway in support of carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) inspect a space for hotspots during a general quarters drill. Lawrence is assigned to Carrier Strike Group ONE and deployed to U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristan Cookson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

Quartermaster 2nd Class Emmett Gersna, from Cincinnati, Ohio, secures palettes for transfer during a replenishment-at-sea with Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110). Lawrence is assigned to Carrier Strike Group ONE and deployed to U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristan Cookson) Share

East China Sea

Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) conduct flight operations with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, while sailing in the East China Sea, January 17. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating 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 2nd Class Thomas B. Contant) Share