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PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 25, 2023) Sonar Technician (Surface) Seaman Colton Canfield, from Pinson, Tenn., secures a Mark 46 torpedo to a chock aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67). Shiloh is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Santiago Navarro) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2023) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Dye Juhnari, from Miami, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Alan Parker, from Altavista, Va., stand watch at an M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun on the fantail during sea-and-anchor detail aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). IKE is underway conducting ammunition onload, flight deck certification and air wing qualification as part of its tailored basic phase prior to deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rodrigo Caldas) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 27, 2023) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Wilmarie Riveratorres, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Autumn Wright, load missiles onto a weapons elevator aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Mediterranean Sea, Jan. 27, 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. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sasha Ambrose) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2023) Sailors prepare to offload ammunition on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Jan. 24, 2023. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 21, 2023) U.S. Navy Ensign Baker Mcfall, from Newport News, Va., fires an M9 pistol during a live fire gunnery exercise on the flight deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), Jan 21, 2023. Bunker Hill, 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 Jordan Jennings) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2023) U.S. Navy Fire Controlman Fireman Aiden Byrd, from Karnes City, Texas, uploads a high-explosive round into the main battery of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), Jan 19, 2023. Paul Hamilton, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elliot Schaudt) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2023) Sailors attach a pallet of ammunition to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Jan. 24, 2023. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 24, 2023) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship, USS America (LHA 6), fires a RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile during routine operations while underway in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 24. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of 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. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thomas B. Contant) Share

NATUNA SEA

NATUNA SEA (Jan. 19, 2023) Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Zachary Jacoban, from San Bernardino, California, removes chaff shells from launchers aboard the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) as the ship sails in the Natuna Sea, Jan. 19, 2023. Oakland, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with 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 Sang Kim) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) fires the Mark 38 25 mm machine gun during a live-fire exercise while operating in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 20. Rafael Peralta 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) fires the Close-In Weapons System during a live-fire exercise while operating in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 20. Rafael Peralta 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2023) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Stephen Forrest, from Knoxville, Tenn., mans a weapons console on the bridge aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) during a live-fire exercise while operating in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 20. Rafael Peralta 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