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HARSTAD, Norway

HARSTAD, Norway (Feb. 21, 2024) Quartermaster 3rd Class Kaevon Dutchatellier looks through an alidade on the bridgewing of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) as the ship arrives in Harstad, Norway, for a port visit in support of Steadfast Defender 24, Feb. 21, 2024. Steadfast Defender 2024, NATO's largest exercise in decades, will demonstrate NATO's ability to deploy forces rapidly from across the Alliance to reinforce the defense of Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danielle Serocki) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2024) Cmdr. Nathaniel Chase, left, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88), speaks with Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, in the combat information center during a tour of the ship, Feb. 16, 2024, at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaleb Shultz) Share

PORT OF PRAIA DA VITORIA, Portugal

PORT OF PRAIA DA VITORIA, Portugal (Feb. 13, 2023) Construction Electrician 1st Class Benjamin Coulson and Lt. Joe Bevilacqua, both assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 1, enter the waters of the Port of Praia da Vitoria, Portugal, Feb. 13, 2023. UCT-1 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) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 5, 2024) An AV-8B Harrier attached to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 5, 2024. Bataan is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bradley Rickard) Share

NAVAL AIR FACILITY EL CENTRO, Calif.

NAVAL AIR FACILITY EL CENTRO, Calif. (Feb. 6, 2024) A Sailor assigned to the Blue Angels inspects an aircraft during winter training at Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro, California. The Blue Angels are preparing for the upcoming 2024 air show season. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Crayton Agnew) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2024) A civil service mariner aboard the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) attaches ammunition to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 for transport to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 18. 2024. George Washington is conducting Tailored Ships Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP). TSTA prepares the ship and crew for full integration into a carrier strike group through a wide range of mission critical operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2024) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Amanda Cabral, from Riverside, California, assigned to the weapons department of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, inspects training ordnance in preparation for removal on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 16, 2024. George Washington is conducting Tailored Ships Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP). TSTA prepares the ship and crew for full integration into a carrier strike group through a wide range of mission critical operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2024) Sailors position an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Red Rippers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 for launch on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Feb. 15, 2024. Harry S. Truman is the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and is currently underway conducting flight deck certification as part of the basic phase. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Nass) Share

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO Feb. 14, 2024) A Sailor lowers from a helicopter to a life raft during maritime recovery training in San Diego Bay, Feb. 14, 2024. Sailors attached to amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit 1 and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 are training alongside NASA ahead of Underway Recovery Test 11. In preparation for NASA's Artemis II crewed mission, which will send four astronauts in Orion beyond the Moon, NASA and the Department of Defense will conduct a series of tests to demonstrate and evaluate the processes, procedures, and hardware used in recovery operations for crewed lunar missions. The U.S. Navy has may unique capabilities that make it an ideal partner to support NASA, including its amphibious ships with the ability to embark helicopters, launch and recover small boats, three-dimensional air search radar and advanced medical facilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Olivia Rucker) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 lands on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during operations in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 14, 2023. George Washington is conducting Tailored Ships Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP). TSTA prepares the ship and crew for full integration into a carrier strike group through a wide range of mission critical operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2024) U.S. Navy Sailors and French navy sailors from Le Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins (BFM) Detroyat carry Zodiac combat rubber raiding craft off the stern gate in the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) after conducting small boat operations in support of Steadfast Defender 24, Feb. 14, 2024. Steadfast Defender 2024, NATO's largest exercise in decades, will demonstrate NATO's ability to deploy forces rapidly from across the Alliance to reinforce the defense of Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danielle Serocki) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2024) Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Bryan Reed, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, works on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 13, 2024. George Washington is underway in support of future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share