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PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2023) Navy Counselor 1st Class Brett Strach, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), climbs a side port ladder of a training vessel during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 9, 2023. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of USS Boxer (LHD 4), Somerset, 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 Evan Diaz) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2023) Sailors assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) lift a rigid-hull, inflatable boat ahead of small boat operations in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 8, 2023. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of USS Boxer (LHD 4), Somerset, 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 Evan Diaz) Share

PIRAEUS, Greece

PIRAEUS, Greece (Dec. 3, 2023) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) take in a mooring line as the ship pulls into the port of Piraeus, Greece, Dec. 3, 2023. Normandy is part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and is currently operating in the Mediterranean Sea, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey) Share

PIRAEUS, Greece

PIRAEUS, Greece (Dec. 3, 2023) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) turns as it pulls into Piraeus, Greece, Dec. 3, 2023. Normandy is part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and is currently operating in the Mediterranean Sea, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey) Share

PIRAEUS, Greece

PIRAEUS, Greece (Dec. 5, 2023) Commanding officer Capt. Errol A. Robinson, center, from New York, monitors sea and anchor proceedings with a Greek pilot boat captain from the starboard bridge wing aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) as the ship departs Piraeus, Greece, Dec. 5, 2023. Normandy is part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and is currently operating in the Mediterranean Sea, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2023) A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, approaches the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during amphibious operations while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 7, 2023. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of USS Boxer (LHD 4), Somerset, 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 Evan Diaz) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 6, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise. Sterett, assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, is deployed to U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles J. Scudella III) Share

ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 5, 2023) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) transits the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 5, 2023. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Janae Chambers) Share

ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 5, 2023) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct helicopter rope suspension drills aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 5, 2023. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Janae Chambers) Share

ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 5, 2023) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the "Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 escorts explosive ordnance disposal technicians to conduct helicopter rope suspension drills aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 5, 2023. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Janae Chambers) Share

ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 5, 2023) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct helicopter rope suspension drills aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 5, 2023. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kalvin Kes) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 23) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) conduct replenishment-at-sea operations with fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8), Dec. 4, 23. The Sullivans is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of maritime stability and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Sonar Technician Geographic 1st Class Kevin A. Frus) Share