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EAST CHINA SEA

EAST CHINA SEA (MAY 18, 2022) The 5 in. mark 45/54-caliber lightweight gun fires aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102). Sampson is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tristan Cookson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 22, 2022) A Sailor prepares to transport ordinance on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jared Mancuso) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 24, 2022) Interior Communications Electrician 3rd class Chunxinrong Zhang, from Xinxiang, China, practices proper firearm handling techniques during a weapons familiarization training course aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 24, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley) Share

PONCE, Puerto Rico

PONCE, Puerto Rico (May 20, 2022) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Brooke Christman cleans the barrel and conducts maintenance on the 30 mm gun mount aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15), May 20, 2022. Billings is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South's mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mineman 2nd Class Justin Hovarter) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 20, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CNV 75) fires its close-in weapon system during a live-fire exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, May 20, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group 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 Jack Hoppe) Share

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (May 11, 2022) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes, a combat videographer with Communication Strategy and Operations Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group fires her M9 pistol during a live fire pistol range at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 11, 2022. Marines must have the versatility, flexibility, and skills to deal with any situation at any level across the entire range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kellen Medina) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 18, 2022) Gunner's Mate Seaman Clayton Slayton, from Frankton, Ind., fires an M9 pistol at a paper target during a small arms live-fire exercise on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101). Gridley is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving 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 Colby A. Mothershead) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 20, 2022) Sailors unload ammunition from a Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) on the fantail aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 20, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Austyn Riley) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 22, 2022) Sailors load a Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) on the fantail aboard the amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 22, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Austyn Riley) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 22, 2022) Sailors transport ordnance on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing (CAG) 5 are conducting carrier qualifications to certify the ship and embarked squadrons are fully capable for at sea flight operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Oswald Felix Jr.) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 21, 2022) Sailors fire an MK 38 machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin McTaggart) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 16, 2022) Gunners Mate 1st Class Yasmin Rosa, assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), takes part in weapons qualification on the Carter Hall, May 16, 2022. Carter Hall is conducting training under normal operations in the Atlantic Ocean (U.S. Navy photo by Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Seward) Share