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PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 13, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) fires the Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise while conducting routine operations underway March 13, 2022. Dewey is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and is underway supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific. CTF 71/DESRON 15 is 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 Benjamin A. Lewis) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 12, 2022) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Andrew Yu, from Las Vegas, fires a .50 caliber machine gun as Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Casey Acosta, from Oak Hills, Calif., observes during a live fire exercise aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), March 12, 2022. John P. Murtha is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Curtis D. Spencer) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 10, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Juan Alvarez, from Miami, secures a MK 54 Lightweight Torpedo to an MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to the "Saberhawks"of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, during a training exercise at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. The MK 54 is an inert training torpedo designed to be recovered and reused for training exercises. HSM-77 is attached to Commander, Task Force 70 and forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erica Bechard) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 10, 2022) Sailors assigned to the "Saberhawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 transport a MK 54 Lightweight Torpedo in preparation for mounting on an MH-60R Sea Hawk during a training exercise at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. The MK 54 is an inert training torpedo designed to be recovered and reused for training exercises. HSM-77 is attached to Commander, Task Force 70 and forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erica Bechard) Share

CARIBBEAN SEA

CARIBBEAN SEA (March 7, 2022) Fire Controlman 1st Class Edward Olona fires an M240 machine gun during a gun shoot aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5), March 7, 2022. Milwaukee 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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danielle Baker) Share

CARIBBEAN SEA

CARIBBEAN SEA (March 7, 2022) Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Howard Bullock observes Fire Controlman 1st Class Edward Olona fire a .50-caliber machine gun during a gun shoot aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5), March 7, 2022. Milwaukee 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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danielle Baker) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

INDIAN OCEAN (March 7, 2022) Sailors conduct small arms training on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62). Fitzgerald 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 Catie Coyle) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 7, 2022) Airman Untrell Mincy, left, from Fredericksburg, Va., and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Maria Muniz, from Austin, set gun quarters as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) gets underway from Naval Base Guam following a port visit. Abraham Lincoln Strike Group 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 Seaman Aleksandr Freutel) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 4, 2022) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Tyler Zulli, left, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class William Talbott, center, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68), discuss repairs made on the Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) with Cmdr. James Diefenderfer, the ship’s commanding officer, March 4. The Sullivans is deployed to the European theater of operations and participating in a range of maritime activities in support of U.S. Sixth Fleet and NATO Allies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Delaney Jensen) Share

AEGEAN SEA

AEGEAN SEA (March 6, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Amanda Trull, from Sacramento, California, assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, lowers an M61A2 Gatling gun from an F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), March 6, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Hunter Day) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 7, 2022) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jade Montoya, from Santa Fe, N.M., uses a hose to clean a Mk 15 Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), Feb. 7, 2022. Bainbridge is part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security, and defend U.S. allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Suarez) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 7, 2022) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Brandon Sutton, from Dallas, uses a hose to clean torpedo tubes aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), Feb. 7, 2022. Bainbridge is part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security, and defend U.S. allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Suarez) Share