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PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 4, 2022) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Dylan Shubin, from Norco, California, fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) while operating in the Philippine Sea. Barry 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

ADRIATIC SEA

ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 3, 2022) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Donnie Newsome, right, from Massilon, Ohio, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), trains Airman Torrey Priolea, from Charleston, South Carolina, on how to rack the slide of an M9 service pistol during a dry-fire exercise in the hangar bay, Sep. 3, 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 Seaman Sasha Ambrose) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 26, 2022) Sailors participate in a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) in the Atlantic Ocean, August 26, 2022. USS Cole 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. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher Stachyra) Share

SUEZ CANAL

SUEZ CANAL (Aug. 30, 2022) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Walter Rushton, assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), stands watch during the ship’s transit through the Suez Canal. 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 3rd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 28, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) launches a Standard Missile (SM) 2 during a live-fire missile exercise as part of Pacific Vanguard (PV) 22 while operating in the Philippine Sea. PV22 is an exercise with a focus on interoperability and the advanced training and integration of allied maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 28, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) launches a Standard Missile (SM) 2 during a live-fire missile exercise as part of Pacific Vanguard 22 while operating in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 28, 2022. Pacific Vanguard is an exercise with a focus on interoperability and the advanced training and integration of allied maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Deanna Gonzales) Share

IONIAN SEA

IONIAN SEA (Aug. 27, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), move ordnance during a vertical replenishment, Aug. 27, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) 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 Curtis Burdick) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 22, 2022) Sailors participate in a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) in the Mediterranean Sea, August 22, 2022. Cole 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 Christopher Stachyra) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 22, 2022) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Seaman Julian Ortiz, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), loads a round into the MK 53 chaff launcher, Aug. 22, 2022. Leyte Gulf is part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christine Montgomery) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 22, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) fires a MK 45 5-inch gun, Aug. 22, 2022. Leyte Gulf is part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christine Montgomery) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 25, 2022) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Noah Johnson, a scout sniper, center, and Sgt. Thomas Reese, a machine gunner, right, both with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a live fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 25, 2022. Marines maintained their proficiency and lethality with M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun weapon systems while underway. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher R. Lape) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 24, 2022) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maci Sternod, from Reno, Nevada, left, fires an M240B light machine gun during a crew serve weapons shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 24, 2022. Tripoli is 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Sypert) Share