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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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

An F-35B Lightning II aircraft from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), 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

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), 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

A UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter, both from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 takes off of the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), while sailing in the Philippine Sea, January 20. 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Ships from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy, and U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, sail together during a trilateral exercise, Jan. 16. The exercise allowed maritime forces from Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the U.S. to train together to enhance coordination on maritime domain awareness and other shared security interests. CSG-1 is deployed to the 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 Isaiah M. Williams) Share

POURTSMOUTH, Va

Religious Program Specialist 1st Alfonso Barnes, assigned to Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) Juliet, takes E-7 Navy-Wide Advancement Exam in the base gym on board Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, Jan. 18, 2024. Held once a year, the exam assesses in-rate training expected of chief petty officers prior to selection boards. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Sailors launch an F-35C Lightning II from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 on Nimitz-class carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) on Jan. 17, 2024. George Washington is underway in support of carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Landing Craft, Air Cushion 57, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, departs from the well deck of USS Boxer (LHD 4) during amphibious operations in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 16, 2024. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Boxer, USS Somerset (LPD 25), and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roland Ardon) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Sailors aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) combat a simulated fire during an aircraft fire drill on the flight deck. Princeton 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elizabeth Grubbs) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

240115-N-EE352-1081 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 15, 2024) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Shane Perez, from, Oahu, Hawaii, stands starboard lookout watch as aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70). Hopper 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Leon Vonguyen) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

240112-N-TD381-1138 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 12, 2024) Sailors wash an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, on the flight deck aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is deployed to the 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 Isaiah Goessl) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Tyric Reggie, a native of St. John, Virginia, performs maintenance on an F/A-18 jet engine in the jet shop aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is deployed to the 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 Isaiah Goessl) Share