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PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (February 11, 2024) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Robert Miller, from Palatka, Florida, launches a F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Air Combat Element from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 11, 2024. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating 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 Thomas B. Contant) Share

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

NAVAL STATION NOROLK (Feb. 9, 2024) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown Jr., departs the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a visit to review the capabilities of Ford-class carriers at Naval Station Norfolk, Feb. 9, 2024. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group completed a scheduled deployment in U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, demonstrating the commitment and power projection capability of the Navy's globally deployed force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jimi Balisage) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2024) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman James Young, from Ashland, Ohio, unties a pallet aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a vertical replenishment with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) while conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 8, 2024. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating 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 Thomas B. Contant) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 7, 2024) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Gage Duncan, from Cardington, Ohio, communicates with the scene leader through a smoke blanket during a damage control drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). Sterett is assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 and deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles J. Scudella III) Share

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 8, 2024) Naval Air Station Oceana security forces participate in Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2024 (CS-SC24). CS-SC is conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) on all Navy installations in the continental U.S. to enhance the readiness of our Navy security forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael Botts) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 8, 2024) Executive officer Cmdr. NIcholas Maruca, from Manassas, Virginia, activates a navy battle fogger in preparation for a damage control drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 8, 2024. 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 Ryre Arciaga) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2024) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Kodi Valore, from Ocean Springs, Miss., signals an EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 as it launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Clayton A. Wren) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2024) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Robert Hall, from Winston Salem, N.C., prepares to chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Clayton A. Wren) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 7, 2024) Lt. j.g. Dom Restivo, right, and Ensign Ethan Margot stand watch in the pilot house aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) while sailing with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Sazanami (DD 113) and Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Warramunga (FFH 152) during trilateral operations in the South China Sea, Feb. 7, 2024. John Finn is forward-deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 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 2nd Class Justin Stack) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 7, 2024) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter approaches the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 7, 2024. 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 Ryre Arciaga) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Feb. 5, 2024) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman William Jones, left, from Saint Louis, Mo., lowers the national ensign as Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Enrique Riverapalomino, from San Jose, Calif., renders honors on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) at Naval Base San Diego. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Armstrong) Share

Naval Station Rota, Spain

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Feb. 2, 2024) Sailors heave around mooring line during a sea and anchor evolution aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Feb. 2, 2024. Bulkeley is on a routine deployment conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joseph Macklin) Share