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ADRIATIC SEA

ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 23, 2022) Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Daniel Jacobs, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), fires an M9 service pistol during a small arms gun shoot, Sept. 23, 2022. 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 2nd Class Christine Montgomery) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2022) USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts a closed-in weapons system test fire. Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Hannah Kantner) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2022) Sailors assigned to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transport ammunition on the flight deck during an ammunition onload, Sept. 25, 2022. Gerald R. Ford is underway in Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and workups for a scheduled deployment this fall. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class William Spears) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 18, 2022) An explosion cloud emanates from the target of an SM-2 Block IIIA missile launched from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86), while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 18, 2022. Shoup is underway participating in a Live Fire With A Purpose Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Neil Mabini) Share

San Diego

SAN DIEGO (Sept. 16, 2022) U.S. Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) conduct loading operations of an SM-2 Block IIIA missile aboard while moored in San Diego, Sept. 16, 2022. Shoup is preparing to get underway to participate in a Live Fire With A Purpose exercise. From left, Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Andrew Archer, Fire Controlman 2nd Class Christopher Catoruiz, and Chief Fire Controlman James Novak. (U.S. Navy photo by Neil Mabini) Share

San Diego

SAN DIEGO (Sept. 16, 2022) U.S. Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) and port workers aboard conduct loading operations for an SM-2 Block IIIA missile while moored in San Diego, Sept. 16, 2022. Shoup is preparing to get underway to participate in a Live Fire With A Purpose exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Neil Mabini) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2022) Sailors transport a pallet of ammunition during an ammunition onload evolution on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Sept. 16, 2022. Aviation Ordnancemen operate and handle aviation ordnance equipment and are responsible for the stowage and loading of munitions and small arms. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of USS Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting integrated training operations with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2022) Sailors transport a pallet of ammunition during an ammunition onload evolution on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Sept. 16, 2022. Aviation Ordnancemen operate and handle aviation ordnance equipment and are responsible for the stowage and loading of munitions and small arms. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of USS Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting integrated training operations with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2022) Sailors use a forklift to transport a pallet of ammunition to an elevator during an ammunition onload evolution in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Sept. 16, 2022. Aviation Ordnancemen are responsible for the maintenance of guns, bombs, torpedoes, rockets, and missiles, and their duties include the stowing, issuing, and loading of munitions and small arms. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting integrated training operations with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Analice C. Baker) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 drops off ordinance during an ammunition onload aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Sept. 15, 2022. Aviation Ordnancemen operate and handle aviation ordnance equipment and are responsible for the stowage and loading of munitions and small arms. 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 underway conducting integrated training operations with the13th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 21) drops off ordinance during an ammunition onload aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Sept. 15, 2022. Aviation Ordnancemen operate and handle aviation ordnance equipment and are responsible for the stowage and loading of munitions and small arms. 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 underway conducting integrated training operations with the13th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Martinez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jeremiah Tracey transports ordinance during an ammunition onload aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Sept. 15, 2022. Aviation Ordnancemen operate and handle aviation ordnance equipment and are responsible for the stowage and loading of munitions and small arms. 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 underway conducting integrated training operations with the13th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Martinez) Share