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MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 18, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) conducts a live-fire gunnery exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, Jan. 18, 2023. James E. Williams is operating with the Italian navy Carlos Bergamini-class frigate Carlo Margottini (F 592), the French navy Aquitaine-class frigate Alsace (D-656), and the Turkish navy Barbaros-class lead ship TCG Barbaros (F-244). James E. Williams is the flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2), a multinational integrated task group that projects a constant and visible reminder of the Alliance’s solidarity and cohesion afloat. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 17, 2023) U.S. Navy Sailors transport ordnance on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Jan. 17, 2023. Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations, Jan. 17, 2023. 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 Caylen McCutcheon) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 15, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) fires the Mark 45 5-inch light-weight gun while operating in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 15, 2023. 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

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 3, 2023) Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daniel Pritchett, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M27 infantry automatic rifle during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), Jan. 3, 2023. A force in readiness, the 13th MEU trains to rapidly respond to crises in all domain environments through naval power projection. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked on the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock ships USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and the Anchorage, and operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Gillam) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 3, 2023) Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire their rifles while moving toward the target during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), Jan. 3, 2023. A force in readiness, the 13th MEU trains to rapidly respond to crises in all domain environments through naval power projection. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked on the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock ships USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and the Anchorage, and operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Gillam) Share

IONIAN SEA

IONIAN SEA (Jan. 9, 2023) Sailors load ordnance onto a cart aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Jan. 9, 2023, in the Ionian Sea. 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 3rd Class Nicholas Avis) Share

IONIAN SEA

IONIAN SEA (Jan. 8, 2023) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Marcus Takamoto, right, instructs Information Systems technician 1st Class Robert Beltran on firing an M4 carbine during small arms training aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), Jan. 6, 2023, in the Ionian Sea. Leyte Gulf is part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group and 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 Christine Montgomery) Share

GULF OF OMAN

GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 6, 2023) Sailors from the patrol coastal ship USS Chinook (PC 9) transfer weapons seized from a fishing vessel in international waters of the Gulf of Oman, Jan. 6, 2023. U.S. naval forces seized 2,116 AK-47 assault rifles from a fishing vessel transiting along a maritime route from Iran to Yemen. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 6, 2023) U.S. Navy Sailors remove ordnance from an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Mighty Shrikes” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with 35 maritime nations in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin McTaggart) Share

FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates

FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates (Jan. 1, 2023) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Lesnar, left, and Gunner's Mate Seaman Jesse Deese stand watch aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) as the ship pulls into the port of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 1, 2023. Delbert D. Black 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 Jeremy R. Boan) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 1, 2023) Sailors participate in a live-fire weapons qualification aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73). Decatur, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is currently underway in the 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 35 maritime nations in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Negron) Share

ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (Dec 9, 2022) Sailors aim at the designated target during a weapons exercise aboard mine countermeasures ship USS Dextrous (MCM 13) in the Arabian Gulf, Dec 9, 2022. Dextrous 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. Army photo by Spc. Bryan Clay) Share