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PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 18, 2023) The guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) fires the ship's 5-inch 62 caliber gun while underway during surface warfare advanced tactical training (SWATT). SWATT is the Navy's premier advanced tactical training even for the surface fleet to ensure units are competent, proficient and ready to deploy forward. The intense multi-week training event is given under the guidance of Naval Surface and Mine Warfare Development Center (SMWDC). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark D. Faram) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 18, 2023) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) fire a .50-caliber machine gun while underway as part of surface warfare advanced tactical training (SWATT). SWATT is the Navy's premier advanced tactical training for the surface fleet to ensure units are competent, proficient and ready to deploy forward. The intense multi-week training event is given under the guidance of Naval Surface and Mine Warfare Development Center (SMWDC). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark D. Faram) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 13, 2023) Sailors move a missile aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), April 13, 2023. The George H.W. Bush 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. (This photo was blurred for security purposes) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sasha Ambrose) Share

BAN ELMANDEB

BAN EL-MANDEB (April 2, 2023) Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Cody Mcdonald mans an M240B machine gun on a bridgewing of the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), April 2, 2023, in the Bab el-Mandeb. 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

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 29, 2023) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Steven Wall, from Chicago, trains as scene leader during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). IKE is underway conducting routine operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jorge LeBaron) Share

SUEZ CANAL

SUEZ CANAL (April 5, 2023) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Anthony Crane holds an M240B machine gun on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), April 5, 2023, in the Suez Canal. 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 (April 5, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) participates in an integrated live-fire event during Group Sail. Group Sail demonstrates the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group's ability to rapidly aggregate the strike group units and provides an opportunity to conduct progress training to enhance levels of excellence, increase lethality and tactical proficiency of U.S. Navy units operating in the 3rd Fleet area of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua Sapien) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

INDIAN OCEAN (March 16, 2023) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) fires its Mark 110 57mm gun during a live-fire exercise in the Indian Ocean, March 16, 2023. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Serianni) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 27, 2023) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Brandon Copeland, left, and Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class John Jeffers conduct maintenance on a 25mm Mark 45 Mod 4 naval gun system aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94), March 27, 2023. The George H.W. Bush CSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cryton Vandiesal) Share

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 31, 2023) Lt. Jordan Dungca, assistant public affairs officer for Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadron (VP) 30, based in Pensacola, Fla., speaks to Ridgeview High School Junior ROTC cadets from Orange Park, Fla., about a Mark 54 torpedo weapons system at VP-30 headquarters during a scheduled tour, March 31, 2023. VP-30, based in Jacksonville Fla., is the U.S. Navy's maritime patrol and reconnaissance fleet replacement squadron. VP-30's mission is to provide P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft, P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) specific training to pilots, Naval flight officers, and enlisted aircrew prior to reporting to the Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Curtis D. Spencer) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 30, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) fires its Mark 45 5-inch, 54 Caliber gun at an unmanned surface vehicle during an integrated live-fire event, March 30, 2023. McFaul, part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the Atlantic Ocean completing its composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), an intense, multi-week exercise designed to fully integrate a carrier strike group as a cohesive, multi-mission fighting force and to test their ability to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tyler Thompson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2023) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 conducts a simulated live-fire near the stern of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting a Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem certification. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Leon Vonguyen) Share