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SUEZ CANAL

SUEZ CANAL (Nov. 4, 2023) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Suez Canal, Nov. 4, 2023. IKE is the flagship of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, an integrated combat weapons system ready to respond to a range of contingencies in support of national security priorities. The strike group 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 2nd Class Keith Nowak) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 4, 2023) Sailors brace for the launch of an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 on the flight deck aboard the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during flight operations in support of Multi-Large Deck Exercise with the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH 181) in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 4, 2023. Multi-Large Deck Exercise with the Carl Vinson and Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Groups and the JMSDF demonstrates the U.S. Navy's capability to rapidly aggregate to deliver overwhelming maritime force and increase collective war-fighting readiness in support of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caroline H. Lui) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2023) The Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales (R 09), front, and the French navy logistics supply ship BRF Jacques Chevallier (A 725) transit the Atlantic Ocean with the U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), back, during interoperability training demonstrating partnership and commitment in the maritime domain, Nov. 3, 2023. George Washington is underway in support of carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Russell) Share

MARSHALL ISLANDS

MARSHALL ISLANDS (Nov. 2, 2023) Capt. Kristina Morocco, center, is assisted by Marshallese medical professionals during surgery aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) as part of Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Nov. 2, 2023. 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 Seaman Apprentice Gavin Arnoldhendershot) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct 30, 2023) Lt. Aaron Johnson, left, from Killeen, Texas, air department V-1 divisional officer, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Lauren Froid, from Arnold, New England, launch a T-45C Goshawk training aircraft off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Oct 30, 2023, in the Atlantic Ocean. George Washington is underway conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman August Clawson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2023) Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd class Michelle Chorny, from San Diego, performs maintenance on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100). Kidd, assigned to Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in 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 Mason Congleton) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 3, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) is underway in the South China Sea, Nov. 3, 2023. 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 Greg Johnson) Share

GREAT LAKES, Ill.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 31, 2023) Recruits march through morning mist at Recruit Training Command at Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill. Boot camp is approximately 10 weeks and all enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher O'Grady) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2023) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Michael Aguilar, from Glendale, California, supports Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Reyvin Olaes, from Cavite, Philippines, as he signals an MV-22B Osprey assigned to the "White Knights" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), during flight quarters aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), Oct. 30, 2023. Somerset is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 24, 2023) Sailors assigned to the air department of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 during routine operations in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 24, 2023. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense. 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 3rd Class Simon Pike) Share

TAIWAN STRAIT

TAIWAN STRAIT (Nov. 2, 2023) Sonar Technician Surface 3rd Class John Valor, from Chicago, stands watch on the bridge aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) in the Taiwan Strait, Nov. 2, 2023. Rafael Peralta 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 3rd Class Alexandria Esteban) Share

MAJURO, Marshall Islands

MAJURO, Marshall Islands (Oct. 31, 2023) Logistics Specialist 1st Class Joseph Reboja, from the Philippines, plays volleyball with students during a U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet and Royal Australian Navy Band concert and sports day at Delap Elementary School in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands during Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Oct. 31, 2023. 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 1st Class Jacob I. Allison) Share