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SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 17, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), front, and the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), rear, conduct joint operations with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Akebono (DD-108) in the South China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Dewey is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and Gabrielle Giffords is part of DESRON 7, 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 by Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Lucas Herzog) Share

PEARL HARBOR

PEARL HARBOR (Oct. 22, 2023) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a scheduled visit during Pacific Partnership 2024-1. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Andre T. Richard) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (Oct. 19, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) fires a Standard Missile (SM) 2 to defeat a combination of Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles in the Red Sea, Oct. 19, 2023. Carney is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau) Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 19, 2023) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ships USS Chief (MCM 14) and USS Warrior (MCM 10) depart Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet to participate in Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise (MN MIWEX) 2023. The ships will join other vessels from the Republic of Korea to participate in a multi-day mine counter-measure exercise. In addition to the vessels, Belgium and New Zealand REMUS 100 and REMUS 300 UUV teams will operate from the ROKN ship, allowing U.N. Command member states, allies and partners, the opportunity to increase interoperability and readiness to respond to a contingency on the Korean peninsula. Other countries participating in the exercise include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Greece, Italy, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. The exercise follows a three day symposium where participating countries were able to share expertise in mine countermeasure tactics, techniques, and procedures and to explore opportunities for increased multilateral training. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK Mutual Defense Treaty, which serves as the foundation of our alliance and a force for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Lieutenant Jacob Treat/Released) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Oct. 18, 2023) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled port visit during Pacific Partnership 2024-1. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Andre T. Richard) Share

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Oct. 5, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class destroyers USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) moor at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex as part of scheduled visits to receive fuel and logistical support from Sailors and personnel assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay. 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 Nicholas S. Tenorio) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 18, 2023) Gas turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Seaman Jakob McCollum, from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, checks a fuel sample aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during an underway replenishment with the Royal Canadian Navy supply ship MV Asterix while operating in the South China Sea, Oct. 18, 2023. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/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 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 18, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), left, steams alongside the Royal Canadian Navy supply ship MV Asterix while conducting an underway replenishment in the South China Sea, Oct. 18, 2023. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/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 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

SUEZ CANAL

SUEZ CANAL (Oct. 18, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) transits the Suez Canal, Oct. 18, 2023. Carney is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 17, 2023) Sailors prepare to disconnect a span wire at a fueling station aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Shoup is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, and is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Tippecanoe is assigned to Military Sealift Command Far East (MSC FE) who in coordination with Commander, Task Force (CTF) 73, refuels and resupplies deployed naval forces, along with regional allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Donavan K. Patubo) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 17, 2023) Sailors connect a span wire at a fueling station aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Shoup is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, and is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Tippecanoe is assigned to Military Sealift Command Far East (MSC FE) who in coordination with Commander, Task Force (CTF) 73, refuels and resupplies deployed naval forces, along with regional allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Donavan K. Patubo) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 17, 2023) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Cindy Perez Lopez, from Cumberland, New Jersey, inspects a fuel sample at a fueling station aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Shoup is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, and is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Tippecanoe is assigned to Military Sealift Command Far East (MSC FE) who in coordination with Commander, Task Force (CTF) 73, refuels and resupplies deployed naval forces, along with regional allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Donavan K. Patubo) Share