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NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN (June 1, 2024) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) conduct a training drill in the North Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2024. Ralph Johnson 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 Seaman Trevor Hale) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 31, 2024) U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conduct a bilateral visit, board, search, and seizure drill with the Argentinian navy and Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 31, 2024. Porter is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David C. Fines) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 30, 2024) An Argentine navy UH-3H Sea King helicopter lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a Carrier Strike Group 10 bilateral exercise with the Argentine navy while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 30, 2024. George Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational, and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Max Biesecker) Share

CEBU, Philippines

CEBU, Philippines (May 29, 2024) Operations Specialist Seaman Jonathan Amaralmartinez, left, from San Diego, California, and Operations Specialist Seaman Lizbeth Mendoza, from Kermit, Texas, stand watch in the pilot house as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) makes port in Cebu, Philippines, May 29, 2024. Harpers Ferry and embarked elements of the 15th MEU are 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 2nd Class Sang Kim) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 28, 2024) Sailors move ordnance on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Pacific Ocean, May 28, 2024. Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting integrated exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nathaly Cruz) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 27, 2024) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Everett Ludwig, from Frazier Park, California, fires a Sig-Sauer M18 pistol during a low-light gun shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) in the Pacific Ocean, May 27, 2024. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. The ship is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Olivia Rucker) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 29, 2024) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 1st Class Elliot Selgado, assigned to air department’s V-1 division, lines up an F-35C Lightning II from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 29, 2024. George Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational, and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2024) A landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 operates near the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) after departing the dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), not pictured, in the Pacific Ocean, May 26, 2024. Comstock is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). SWATT is the surface force’s premiere advanced tactical training exercise increasing warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. Omaha is homeported in San Diego and is assigned to Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Boatswains Mate 1st Class Gregory Lomax) Share

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2024) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) conduct a training drill in the North Pacific Ocean, May 26, 2024. Ralph Johnson 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 Seaman Trevor Hale) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 24, 2024) Airman Anthony Hyler, from Orlando, Florida, supports Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Michael Aguilar, from Glendale, California, as he signals to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the “White Knights” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) in the South China Sea, May 24, 2024. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet with elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. 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 Evan Diaz) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 28, 2024) Ecuadorian navy Lt. Cmdr. Roberto Otaneda fires a M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun during a live fire exercise aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 28, 2024. George Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational, and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wadelon Presley) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 28, 2024) An EA-18G Growler from the "Rooks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137 launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), May 28, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, 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 Seaman Apprentice Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share