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ATLANTIC OCEAN

Capt. Robert Bibeau, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), reloads an M240B machine gun with Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Maurice Rose in the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 14, 2024. George H.W. Bush departed Norfolk Naval Shipyard to conduct a scheduled underway to test equipment and systems in preparation for future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brandon Roberson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts a Phalanx close-in weapons system live-fire exercise in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 6, 2024. Nimitz is in 3rd Fleet conducting routine training operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner) Share

FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 3, 2024) U.S. Sailors fire M4 rifles during a gun shoot on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112). (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

ANDAMAN SEA

Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Delair Morgan, right, from Tracy, California, looks through binoculars as Fire Controlman 2nd Class Nathan Ritchie, from Murrieta, California, fires an M240B machine gun on the bridgewing aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during a live-fire weapons exercise while operating in the Andaman Sea as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia, Nov. 2, 2024. CARAT Malaysia 2024 is a biennial exercise that seeks to enhance collaboration focused on shared maritime security challenges in the region. In its 30th year, CARAT 2024 highlights the longstanding role of regular collaboration as a credible venue for regional Allies and partners to address shared maritime security priorities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors shoot a Mark 38 25 mm machine gun during a live-fire exercise on the fantail aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 14, 2024. Nimitz is underway in U.S. 3rd Fleet conducting routine training operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors assigned to combat systems department's defense weapons systems a division load a RIM 162-D1 Evolve Seasparrow missile into the NATO Seasparrow missile system aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 9, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaleb C. Birch) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22), with sailors embarked from USS Savannah (LCS 28), participates in a surface action group live-fire gunnery exercise alongside USS Montgomery (LCS 8) and the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers USS Gridley (DDG 101) and USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 27, 2024. Kansas City is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). SWATT is the surface force's premiere advanced tactical training exercise increasing warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Aristotle Toyco) Share

TIMOR SEA

Retail Services Specialist 3rd Class Mark Douce, left, from St. Francisville, Louisiana, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Dylan Chase, from Jupiter, Florida, man a .50-caliber machine gun mount on the forecastle aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during a small craft action team drill while conducting multilateral operations in the Timor Sea, Sept. 26, 2024. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to 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

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Daivon Solomon mans a M2AI .50-caliber machine gun during a sea-and-anchor evolution aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE). Dwight D. Eisenhower returned from an underway conducting training carrier qualifications for the Chief of Naval Air Training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Theodore Morrison) Share

DARWIN, Australia

Sailors onload a Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) in Darwin, Australia, Sept. 20, 2024. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

Sailors transport ordnance during an ordnance handling evolution aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 13, 2024. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the 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 Seaman Jeadan Andre) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) fires its Mark 45 5-inch, lightweight gun during a naval surface fire support drill as part of exercise Pacific Vanguard while operating in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 1, 2024. Pacific Vanguard is an opportunity for like-minded forces to strengthen their skills in maritime operations, anti-submarine warfare operations, air warfare operations, live-fire missile events, and advanced maneuvering scenarios in the Mariana Islands Range Complex. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share