Photo Gallery

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy

Lt. Paul Giewicz preflights the mission systems on a P-8A Poseidon at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Jan. 4, 2025. The Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 "Tridents" are based in Jacksonville, Florida, and are currently forward deployed conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance, as well as theater outreach operations as part of a rotational deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aubrey Stueven) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the South China Sea, Jan. 3, 2025. Carl Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah B. Goessl) Share

U.S. 5TH FLEET

A U.S. Navy Seaman hooks up the high-line aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) during a replenishment-at-sea with the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (TAO-E 8) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 3, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

U.S. 5TH FLEET

A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Aircraft Handling) notates aircraft location in flight deck control aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 31, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

NORFOLK, Va.

NORFOLK, Va. (December 23, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a deployment in support of maritime security and stability efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard/Released) Share

SURIGAO STRAIT

SURIGAO STRAIT (Dec. 22, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Surigao strait, Dec. 22, 2024. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob I. Allison) Share

WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON (Dec. 21, 2024) Senior Chief Musician Casey Campbell, from Lubbock, Texas, performs with the U.S. Navy Band during the command's annual holiday concert. The Navy Band hosted three concerts pay tribute to Sailors deployed around the world during the holiday season. (U.S. Navy photo by Master Chief Musician Adam Grimm) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

Logistics Specialist 1st Class Alvin Gacad, left, from San Diego, and Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Gavin Bauer, from Cincinnati, Ohio, attache a cargo hook to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a vertical replenishment in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 19, 2024. Carl Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) conduct mooring operations at Polaris Point at Naval Base Guam, Dec. 18, 2024. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, Springfield is one of five fast-attack submarines forward-deployed in the Pacific. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, Guam's fast-attack submarines serve as the backbone of the Navy's submarine force, ensuring readiness and agility in safeguarding maritime interests around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. James Caliva) Share

OKINAWA, Japan

Utilitiesman 2nd Class Andrew Forbes, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3's Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) detachment, participates in helicopter underwater egress training, commonly referred to as "helo dunker" training in Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 18, 2024. This essential training equips Seabees with the skills needed to safely exit a submerged helicopter, ensuring readiness for deployment and operations in challenging environments. NMCB-3 serves as the stand-in engineering force for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, providing advanced construction and expeditionary capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Austin Ingram) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) is underway in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 15, 2024. Gettysburg, assigned to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaitlin Young) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

Lt. Clint Vance, of Kalispell, Mont., observes from primary flight control as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts a vertical replenishment with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 18, 2024. Carl Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan) Share