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ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) conducts live-fire training with their five-inch weapons system in the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 12, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jimmy Ivy III) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 28, 2023) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Raheem Surles, from Durham, North Carolina, connects a pelican hook to a long link in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10). Carl Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, 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 Benjamin Ringers) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 28, 2023) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 28, 2023. Theodore Roosevelt, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine (CSG 9), is conducting integrated training exercises in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adina Phebus) Share

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 27, 2023) Naval Air Station Oceana commanding officer Capt. Steve Djunaedi pets military working dog Misa during her retirement ceremony. Misa served for nine years as an explosive detection dog and deployed with her handler to Kuwait and Syria. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Wollam) Share

AT SEA

AT SEA (Nov. 26. 2023) Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Grimm, from Blythe, California, watches as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), the Republic of Korea Navy destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991), the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Kirisame (DD 104) sail together during a trilateral maritime exercise, Nov. 26. 2023. The exercise provided the JMSDF, ROKN and U.S. Navy an opportunity to sail together, conduct enhanced planning and advanced maritime communication operations to bolster their warfighting readiness and deterrence capabilities. Sterett, assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, is deployed to U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles J. Scudella III) Share

DJIBOUTI

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (November 27, 2023) Engineman 1st Class Rene Flores, from Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 11 (MSRON 11), assigned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, provided security during Exercise Bull Shark in the Gulf of Aden, Nov 27. 2023. Exercise Bull Shark is a biannual maritime personnel recovery exercise hosted by CLDJ and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. The exercise tested teams on their ability to interoperate and communicate while extracting a casualty and elevating them to a higher echelon of medical care. Camp Lemonnier is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed to ensure security and protect U.S. interests. The installation provides world-class support for service members, transient U.S. assets and 38 local tenant commands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Maria Amalia Olvera Tristán) Share

GULF OF OMAN

GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 24, 2023) U.S. Navy Sailors participate in flight operations as an F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet, attached to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, launches off the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Gulf of Oman Nov. 24, 2023. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicholas Rodriguez) Share

MONTGOMERY, N.Y.

MONTGOMERY, New Yor,k (Jun.22, 2023) The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, perform at the New York Air Show in Montgomery, NY. The Blue Angels perform flight demonstrations at 32 locations across the country to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to the American public. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe J. Cardona Gonzalez) Share

STRAIT OF HORMUZ

STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Nov. 26, 2023) USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) transit the Strait of Hormuz as the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) makes an inbound transit to the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 26. The IKECSG is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime stability and security in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Merissa Daley) Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Nov. 23, 2023) Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) beautify the grounds at the Jinhae Hope Home Orphanage in South Korea during a community relations visit. Vinson is in the Republic of Korea for a scheduled port visit supporting operational readiness and regional partnerships. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, 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 Caden Richmond) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2023) U.S. Sailors stand watch as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) transits under the Coronado Bay Bridge, Nov. 22, 2023. Halsey is conducting integrated training exercises in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eduardo A. Torres) Share

ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 22, 2023) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the crash and salvage team man a hose during an aircraft firefighting drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) in the Arabian Gulf Nov. 22, 2023. As a part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), Gravely is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st class Jonathan Word) Share