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NARVIK, Norway

NARVIK, Norway (March 18, 2024) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) heave around a line during a sea and anchor evolution after a scheduled port visit, March 18, 2024. Paul Ignatius is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jahlena Riveraroyer) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2024) Mariners aboard the research vessel Bold Horizon recover a launched large displacement unmanned undersea vehicle in San Diego Bay during Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 24.1, March 5, 2024. IBP 24.1 is a U.S. Pacific Fleet experiment, executed by U.S. 3rd Fleet, operationalizing multi-domain employment of unmanned systems to create fleet warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo by Ian Delossantos) Share

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (March 14, 2024) Two Navy landing craft, air cushions approach the well deck of the San Antonio class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21), March 14, 2024. New York was underway conducting routine operations in the 2nd fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Turner) Share

FLEET ACTIVITIES SASEBO

FLEET ACTIVITIES SASEBO, Japan (March 14, 2024) Capt. Patrick German, right, commanding officer of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Capt. Tomohiro Tomimatsu, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer JS Haguro (DDG 180), salute each other during a flag exchange ceremony hosted aboard Haguro, March 14, 2024. New Orleans, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is forward deployed 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 Lt. j.g. Allysin C. Marsico) Share

FLEET ACTIVITIES SASEBO

FLEET ACTIVITIES SASEBO, Japan (March 11, 2024) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Aleksander Azarov makes reports over a radio as the scene leader during a drill aboard the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), March 11, 2024. The drill, required by the Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Fire Prevention (8010), was created to train integrated teams of Sailors and firefighters to respond to casualties in industrial environments. New Orleans, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is forward deployed 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 Lt. j.g. Allysin C. Marsico) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 15, 2024) Capt. Daryle Cardone, commanding officer of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), and executive officer Capt. Harry Evans, paint the ship's anchor gold after receiving the Retention Excellence Award while in-port at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, March 15, 2024. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Mueller) Share

BEAUFORT SEA

BEAUFORT SEA (March 15, 2024) A Bell UH-1H helicopter departs Ice Camp Whale during Operation Ice Camp 2024. Ice Camp is a three-week operation that allows the Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies, and partner organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes) Share

ALTA, Norway

ALTA, Norway (March 11, 2024) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class William DeBruler, from Illinois, a corpsman with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, provides security during Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Alta, Norway, March 11, 2024. Nordic Response is designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting scenarios under challenging arctic conditions, while providing U.S. Marines unique opportunities to train alongside NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar) Share

BEAUFORT SEA

BEAUFORT SEA (March 16, 2024) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti embarks the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) during Operation Ice Camp 2024. Ice Camp is a three-week operation that allows the Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies, and partner organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st class Scott Barnes) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 11, 2024) Sailors conduct small boat operations on a rigid-hull inflatable boat aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) in the Pacific Ocean. John S. McCain is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin Tang) Share

EAST CHINA SEA

EAST CHINA SEA (March 10, 2024) Gas Systems Turbine Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Natalee Howington, from Sanford, Florida, examines fuel for contaminants during a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clarke-class dry cargo ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) on the missile decks of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), March 10, 2024. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific (COMLOG WESTPAC)/Task Force 73, logistically resupplies deployed units in the Indo-Pacific along with regional Allies and partners. Higgins 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 1st Class Hannah Fry) Share

EAST CHINA SEA

EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2024) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Ashley Oscar, from Atlanta, signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 to launch from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) drill as part of Exercise Iron Fist while underway in the East China Sea, March 9, 2024. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S, Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sade Anita Wallace) Share