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MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 7, 2023) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the "Spartans" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 touches down on the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 7, 2023. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 8, 2023) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jarod Smith, left, from Jacksonville, Florida, and Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Tramain White, from Sacramento, California, signal an SH-60K Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force as it lands on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama, Oct. 8, 2023. MTA Sama Sama is a multilateral exercise including forces from the Philippines, United States, Australia, France, Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom designed to promote regional security cooperation, enhance maritime interoperability and maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 8, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), front, the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331), rear, and Philippine navy guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF 151) steam in formation while participating in a photo exercise in the Philippine Sea as part of Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama, Oct. 8, 2023. MTA Sama Sama is a multilateral exercise including forces from the Philippines, United States, Australia, France, Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom designed to promote regional security cooperation, enhance maritime interoperability and maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2023) Members of Navy Band Southwest and the 1st Marine Division Band greet on-lookers during the annual Italian Heritage Parade during San Francisco Fleet Week 2023, Oct. 8, 2023. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During Fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christine Montgomery/Released) Share

AT SEA

AT SEA (Oct. 8, 2023) Republic of Korea Navy Vice Adm. Myung-soo Kim, center, commander of Republic of Korea Navy Fleet, greets Capt. Justin Issler, executive officer of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), on the flight deck during a trilateral summit, Oct. 8, 2023. The embarkation included a tour of Ronald Reagan and facilitated talks between flag officers representing U.S., JMSDF, and ROK-N forces. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Natasha ChevalierLosada) Share

MANILA, Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (Oct. 5, 2023) Chief Quartermaster Eric Davis, right, provides instruction to crew members aboard the Philippine navy Jose Rizal-class guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) during replenishment-at-sea training during Maritime Training Exercise (MTA) Sama Sama 2023, Oct. 5, 2023. MTA Sama Sama is a multilateral exercise including forces from Philippines, the United States, Australia, France, Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom designed to promote regional security cooperation, enhance maritime interoperability, and maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Lynch) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 4, 2023) Sailors look on as an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the flight deck during flight operations aboard the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 4, 2023. The Royal Maces conduct carrier-based air strikes and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group and intelligence collection operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jordan Brown) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Oct. 4, 2023) Sailors train on a simulator at Naval Base San Diego during Surface Line Week Pacific. Sailors stationed in the San Diego area are participating in various competitions during the two-week competition. Hosted by Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Surface Line Week highlights professional and athletic skills while enhancing Surface Warfare culture, connectedness, and team building among the Surface Force. About 2,000 Sailors, Marines and Department of the Navy civilians are expected to participate. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 4, 2023) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Mogami-class frigate JS Noshiro (FFM 3), bottom, and the Murasame-class destroyer JS Yuudachi (DD 103), top right, break away from formation with the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 4, 2023. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caroline H. Lui) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Oct. 3, 2023) Adm. Samuel Paparo, left, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, salutes Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force honor guard upon completion of a pass-in-review aboard the Japan Training Squadron (JTS) flagship JS Kashima (TV 3508) during a ship visit to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 3, 2023. JTS is conducting an annual training cruise and comprises Kashima and JS Hatakaze (TV 3520). (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 3, 2023) Sailors assigned to Navy Band Southwest feed a giraffe at the San Francisco Zoo following a performance during San Francisco Fleet Week 2023, Oct. 3, 2023. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During Fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christine Montgomery) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 4, 2023) Sailors fight a simulated fire during an aircraft firefighting drill on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 4, 2023. Shoup is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, and is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Donavan K. Patubo) Share