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ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 13, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) conducts a live-fire exercise from the 5-inch gun during African Lion 23, June 13, 2023. African Lion 23 is a multinational exercise focused on increasing training and interoperability between U.S. partners and allies in Africa, while simultaneously working toward increased security and stability within the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Almagissel Schuring) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 14, 2023) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Seth Robb, from Greeley, Colo., fires an M-4 rifle during a live-fire event aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 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 Joseph Calabrese) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE, Fla.

NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 13, 2023) Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 load a Mark 54 torpedo on a P-8A Poseidon aircraft during an operational readiness evaluation evolution at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, June 13, 2023. VP-8 is currently executing its fleet readiness training plan in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Juan S. Sua) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 6, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise in the Philippine Sea. Rafael Peralta is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby A. Mothershead) Share

GULF OF OMAN

GULF OF OMAN (June 12, 2023) Midshipman 1st Class Joey Doyle, from Virginia Tech University, fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) in the Gulf of Oman, June 12, 2023. McFaul 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 Juel Foster) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 5, 2023) Sailors qualify in an M9 pistol live-fire exercise on the starboard aircraft elevator aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed the Carrier Strike Group Four composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Bataan ARG and 26th MEU's ability to conduct military operations through joint planning, and execute challenging and realistic scenarios. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso) Share

ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (June 8, 2023) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Dominic Hughes stands watch aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) on the small craft action team during an inbound sea and anchor evolution to Jebel-Ali, United Arab Emirates, June 8, 2023. McFaul 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. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Juel Foster) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) fires the Mark 45 5-inch light-weight gun during a live-fire exercise while operating in the Philippine Sea, June 3. Milius is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

MUSCAT, Oman

MUSCAT, Oman (June 1, 2023) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Claytor mans a M240B machine gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) in Muscat, Oman, June 1, 2023. Paul Hamilton 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 Elliot Schaudt) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 1, 2023) Chief Gunner's Mate Michael Montgomery fires a Mark 38 machine gun system during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), June 1, 2023, in the Pacific Ocean. Makin Island is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commanders around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Dominic Delahunt) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 30, 2023) Sailors participate in a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), May 30, 2023, in the Pacific Ocean. Sailors are required to participate in live-fire exercises in order to maintain weapons qualifications and reinforce the ship's self-defense force. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of the Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eloise A. Johnson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 25, 2023) Cryptologic Technician (Collections) 2nd Class Mark Marnell, left, from Jacksonville, Fla., fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). Wayne E. Meyer, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 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 3rd Class Mykala Keckeisen) Share