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SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 1, 2024) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Juan Hurtadobayas, from Bayonne, New Jersey, stands surface warfare supervisor watch aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). Sterett is assigned to Carrier Strike Group 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 27, 2023) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Blue Hawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 prepares for takeoff aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110). William P. Lawrence is assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 and is 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 2nd Class Tristan Cookson) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 18, 2023) Sage, a four-year-old female Labrador retriever, visits the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 18, 2023. Sage is deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) through the non-profit Mutts with a Mission. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Klineizquierdo) Share

STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Jan. 5, 2023) The world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the Strait of Gibraltar, Jan. 5, 2024. The U.S. maintains forward deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly) Share

KOROR, Palau

KOROR, Palau (Jan. 5, 2024) Cmdr. Gabe Valerio, from San Diego, uses a slit lamp to check a Palauan patient's eyes during an ophthalmology post-op consultation at Belau National Hospital during Pacific Partnership 2024-1 in Koror, Palau, Jan. 5, 2024. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Celia Martin) Share

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Jan. 4, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) returns to homeport, Jan. 4, 2024, at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, after an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. McFaul, part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Seelbach) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (Jan. 3, 2024) Sailors of the small craft action team (SCAT) onboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) discuss team assignments while the ship operates in support of Operation Prosperity Guardian (OPG) in the Red Sea, Jan. 3, 2024. Led by Combined Task Force 153 of the Combined Maritime Forces, OPG represents a focused, international effort to address maritime security challenges in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, with the goal of ensuring freedom of navigation for all countries and bolstering regional security. More than 20 countries have confirmed their participation in the operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Krucke) Share

MANILA, Philippines

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (Jan. 5, 2024) Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 3rd Class Ryan Regis, from Lockport, New York, uses the bridge wing binoculars to track forward contacts during a sea-and-anchor detail aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) while in-transit to Manila, Philippines. Sterett is in the Philippines for a scheduled port visit, supporting operational readiness and regional partnerships. Sterett is assigned to Carrier Strike Group 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

MANILA, Philippines

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (Jan. 5, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) anchors in Manila, Philippines, Jan. 5, 2024. Carl Vinson is in the Philippines for a port visit, supporting operational readiness and regional partnerships. Carl Vinson is the flagship of 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 3rd Class Micheal Mensah) Share

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Jan. 4, 2023) A Sailor assigned to the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) is greeted by his family after arriving at Naval Station Mayport from an eight-month deployment, Jan. 4, 2024. Thomas Hudner deployed as a part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (CSG) to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations in support of theater security cooperation efforts and to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon J. Vinson) Share

BAB ALMANDEB STRAIT

BAB AL-MANDEB STRAIT (Dec. 27, 2023) Lt. j.g. Ronnie Brooks, left, U.S. Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Kyle Sheehan, center, and Lt. j.g. Sean Brooks chart a course aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) as the ship transits the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait while operating in support of Operation Prosperity Guardian (OPG), Dec. 27. Led by Combined Task Force 153 of the Combined Maritime Forces, OPG represents a focused, international effort to address maritime security challenges in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, with the goal of ensuring freedom of navigation for all countries and bolstering regional security. More than 20 countries have confirmed their participation in the operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alice Husted) Share

KOROR, Palau

KOROR, Palau (Jan. 3, 2024) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Braden Beavers, left, from Cleveland Tennessee, Cmdr. Kimberly Thompson, and Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Havko, perform a vascular arm surgery on a local Palauan resident at the Belau National Hospital in Koror, Palau, during Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Jan. 3, 2024. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) Share