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ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 19, 2023) A view from the fantail of the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) as the ship fires its aft five-inch gun as part of a live fire exercise while underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, March 19, 2023. The Ford Carrier Strike Group is underway in the Atlantic Ocean executing 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. As the first-in-class ship of the Ford-class aircraft carriers, CVN 78 represents a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 19, 2023) Fire Controlman (AEGIS) 2nd Class Zachary Romero, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), pulls a five-inch powder round from a magazine before the ship conducts a live fire exercise while underway as part of the Ford Carrier Strike Group, March 19, 2023. The Ford Carrier Strike Group is underway in the Atlantic Ocean executing 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. As the first-in-class ship of the Ford-class aircraft carriers, CVN 78 represents a generational leap in the U.S. Navy’s capacity to project power on a global scale. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 9, 2023) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class John Ojeda, from Merizo, Guam, left, and Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Sandy Umphress, from Tolar, Texas, use a borescope to inspect the internals of an F/A-18E fighter jet engine aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). IKE, with embarked Carrier Air Wing 3, is underway conducting the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem (FEP) as part of the basic phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cameron Pinske/Released) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 5, 2023) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Zechariah Brown, from Atascadero, California, performs preventive maintenance on brufeet on an F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet, attached to the "Rampagers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). IKE, with embarked Carrier Air Wing 3, is underway conducting the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem (FEP) as part of the basic phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Janae Chambers/Released) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 22, 2023) Capt. Ryan Fulwider, right, from Neshanic Station, N.J., executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), participates in a live-fire exercise aboard the ship. 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 3rd Class Kevin Tang) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 20, 2023) A U.S. Navy Sailor fires an M9 service pistol aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine 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 3rd Class Hannah Kantner) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 18, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) fires its Mark 45 - 5-inch 54/62 caliber gun during a live-fire exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, March 18, 2023. McFaul is part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and is underway in the Atlantic Ocean completing a 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 13, 2023) Cpl. Jack Cotter, an aviation ordnance technician assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, arms the rocket pod on an AH-1Z Viper aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during flight operations in the South China Sea, March 13, 2023. The ability to operate seamlessly and simultaneously on the sea, ashore, and in the air, represents the unique value of amphibious capability provided by the ARG/MEU team. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serves as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tom Tonthat) Share

ARABIAN SEA

ARABIAN SEA (March 19, 2023) Information Systems Technician 1st Class Talif Hameed fires an M9 Beretta pistol during a small-arms qualification course on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), March 19, 2023, in the Arabian Sea. 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 11, 2023) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Savion Weaver, left, from Prince George County, Md., and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Benjamin Tepe, from Cincinnati, both assigned to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, mount a missile to an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), March 11, 2023. Gerald R. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean for a composite training unit exercise, 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. As the first-in-class ship of Ford-class aircraft carriers, CVN 78 represents a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Manvir Gill) Share

PORT HUENEME, Calif.

PORT HUENEME, Calif. (Feb. 27, 2023) Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) police officer Donald Beeman, left, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Travis Wright and police officer Paul Santellano pause at the entrance to a room in Building 452 at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) where a suspect barricaded himself in a closet with a hostage during an active shooter training exercise, Feb. 7, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Eric Parsons) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 11, 2023) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Benjamin Tepe, from Cincinnati, assigned to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, mounts a missile to an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), March 11, 2023. Gerald R. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean executing 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. As the first-in-class ship of Ford-class aircraft carriers, CVN 78 represents a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Manvir Gill) Share