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SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 21, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), top, steams in formation with the Philippine navy offshore patrol vessel BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS 15) while conducting a bilateral sail in the South China Sea, Oct. 21, 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 Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Keithan Perez) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 21, 2023) Chief Boatswain's Mate Dustin Lewis, from Chattanooga, Tennessee, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), pilots a rigid-hull inflatable boat after departing the Philippine navy offshore patrol vessel BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS 15) during a bilateral sail while operating in the South China Sea, Oct. 21, 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

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2023) A shooter launches an F-35B Lightning II from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales (R09) during flight training in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 24, 2023. The 5th generation strike aircraft for Navy, Air Force, Marines, and allies is aboard Prince of Wales to conduct developmental test phase 3 (DT-3) flight trials. During the ship's deployment to the U.S. Eastern Seaboard for WESTLANT 2023, a Pax River F-35 Integrated Test Force (Pax ITF) team is working closely with the ship's company to conduct the sea trials that continue pushing the boundaries of carrier aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Michael D. Jackson) Share

U.S. 5TH FLEET

U.S. 5TH FLEET (Oct. 23, 2023) Sailors aboard the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) observe a UH-IY Venom helicopter from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), depart during flight operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Oct. 23, 2023. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are 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 Moises Sandoval) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2023) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently underway conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Melanie Perez) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Oct. 25, 2023) A Sailor throws a mooring line from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jack H Lucas (DDG 125) as as the ship arrives at Naval Base San Diego. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute our Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations - from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mikal Chapman) Share

CARIBBEAN SEA

CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 15, 2023) A boat from the U.S. Coast Guard cutter (USCGC) Vigilant (WMEC-617) conducts a joint operation with the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) to interdict a drug smuggling vessel in the Caribbean Sea, Oct. 15, 2023. Vigilant's crew disrupted illegal narcotics smuggling, interdicting more than 5,600 pounds of illicit drugs. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Mann) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 23, 2023) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Emem Dan, from Jacksonville, Florida, fires a shot line on the forecastle aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during an underway replenishment with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) while operating in the South China Sea, Oct. 23, 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. Big Horn is assigned to Military Sealift Command Far East (MSC FE) who in coordination with Commander, Task Force 73, refuels and resupplies deployed naval forces, along with regional allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2023) The littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) launches an SM-6 missile from a containerized launching system at a designated target during a live-fire demonstration in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2023. The exercise demonstrated the modularity and lethality of Littoral Combat Ships and the ability to successfully integrate a containerized weapons system to engage a surface target. The exercise will inform continued testing, evaluation and integration of containerized weapons systems on afloat platforms. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2023) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Christopher Dahech, from Sarasota, Fla., talks to shooters in the bow bubble during pre-flight check on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently underway conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Han A. Puyu) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2023) Quartermaster 3rd Class Lizbeth Abrego writes in the ship's deck log while standing watch aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) during exercise Black Widow 2023 in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 20, 2023. Black Widow is the premier tactical development exercise for U.S. undersea forces which integrates submarines, surface ships, and aircraft into a cohesive multi-domain team to track and engage simulated adversary submarines. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Amy Lee) Share

NAVAL BASE KITSAPBREMERTON, Wash.

NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BREMERTON, Wash. (Oct. 18, 2023) Sailors don firefighting ensembles during a fire drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while in port at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington, Oct. 18, 2023. Nimitz is in port conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joseph M. Paolucci) Share