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MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 5, 2022) Chief Fire Controlman Josh Bigbee, from Great Falls, Montana, inspects a Mk 15 Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), Feb. 5, 2022. The Bainbridge is 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. 4, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) fires a Mark 38 (Mod 1) 25mm machine gun system during a live-fire exercise, Feb. 4, 2022. The Bainbridge is 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. 4, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) fires a Mark 45 (Mod 4) 5"/62 caliber gun during a live-fire exercise, Feb. 4, 2022. The Bainbridge is 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

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 2, 2022) Sailors assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure team walk through a training scenario aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), Marcg 2, 2022. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is currently underway in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Coffer) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 2, 2022) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Apprentice Aijai Schultz, from Savannah, Georgia, mans the Mark 45 – 5-inch caliber gun control console aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) while participating in bilateral advanced warfare training (BAWT). BAWT is an annual bilateral training exercise that improves the partnership between U.S. and Japanese Forces. This year’s exercise focused on enhancing readiness and interoperability of coalition forces from the U.S. and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Benjamin Lewis) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 1, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) launches a countermeasures chaff round while participating in bilateral advanced warfare training (BAWT). BAWT is an annual bilateral training exercise that improves the partnership between U.S. and Japanese Forces. This year's exercise focused on enhancing readiness and interoperability of coalition forces from the U.S. and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Benjamin Lewis) Share

GULF OF OMAN

GULF OF OMAN (March 1, 2022) Ensign Jacob Goodman, left, provides cover for personnel entering a compartment during force protection training aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) in the Gulf of Oman, March 1. Gridley is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby A. Mothershead) Share

GULF OF OMAN

GULF OF OMAN (March 1, 2022) Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Edmundo Chavez participates in force protection training aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) in the Gulf of Oman, March 1. Gridley is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby A. Mothershead) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (February 28th, 2022) A RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a Live Fire With a Purpose (LFWAP) event. George H.W. Bush, with embarked Carrier Air Wing 7, is underway completing Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem (FEP) as part of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center is the executive agent of the LFWAP program. George H.W. Bush's mission is to deliver combat capability across all domains to compete with, deter, and defeat adversaries as the flagship of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Vazquez) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 27, 2022) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Jacob M. Wright, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68), wipes salt off chaff launchers during a fresh water washdown, Feb. 27, 2022. The Sullivans is deployed to the European theater of operations and participating in a range of maritime activities in support of U.S. 6th Fleet and NATO Allies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Delaney Jensen) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 27, 2022) The First Class Petty Officer Association mans a hose during a fresh water washdown on the guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68), Feb. 27, 2022. The Sullivans is deployed to the European theater of operations and participating in a range of maritime activities in support of U.S. 6th Fleet and NATO Allies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Delaney Jensen) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 21, 2022) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Ronny Tucker, from Leesburg, Ga., assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), fires an M-240 machine gun during a small boat attack drill. Attached to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, Jackson is on a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the region, and to work alongside allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf) Share