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ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Jackson Perry, from Fredricksburg, Virginia, and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Micheal Hess, from, Chiefland, Florida, both assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), stand transit watch during a sea and anchor evolution, Feb. 25, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean after completing the industrial portion of a six-month Planned Incremental availability (PIA). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jackson Adkins) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Fe. 25, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Micheal Hess, from, Chiefland, Florida, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), stands transit watch during a sea and anchor evolution, Feb. 25, 2022. Gerald R. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean after completing the industrial portion of a six-month Planned Incremental availability (PIA). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jackson Adkins) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Fe. 25, 2022) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), stands a transit watch during sea and anchor on the flight deck, Feb. 25, 2022. Gerald R. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean after completing the industrial portion of a six-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Mattingly) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 24, 2022) Sailors assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 attach ordnance to an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Carrier 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 3rd Class Javier Reyes) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2022) Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) unload a RIM-162D-class missile from a NATO Sea Sparrow Surface Missile System missile launcher aboard Essex, Feb. 22, 2022. Sailors and Marines of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Richard E. Anglin) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) prepare to unload a RIM-162D-class missile from a NATO Sea Sparrow Surface Missile System missile launcher aboard Essex, Feb. 22, 2022. Sailors and Marines of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Richard E. Anglin) Share

ARTA, Djibouti

ARTA, Djibouti (Feb 15, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors, currently deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, commence in the course of fire for the M9 qualification course at the Arta Range Complex. Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti serves as an expeditionary base for U.S. military forces providing support to ships, aircraft and personnel that ensure security throughout Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. The base enables maritime and combat operations in the Horn of Africa while fostering positive U.S.-Africa relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Alyssa Cooley) Share

ARTA, Djibouti

ARTA, Djibouti (Feb 15, 2022) U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Clay Chapman, from Palatine, Ill., currently deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, instructs Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Mason Burgess, a Sailor from Panama City, Fla., during the shot gun qualification course at the Arta Range Complex. Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti serves as an expeditionary base for U.S. military forces providing support to ships, aircraft and personnel that ensure security throughout Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. The base enables maritime and combat operations in the Horn of Africa while fostering positive U.S.-Africa relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Alyssa Cooley) Share

GULF OF TARANTO

GULF OF TARANTO (Feb. 12, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) fires its Mark 45/5" 54 gun during a live-fire exercise in the Gulf of Taranto, Feb. 12, 2022. Gravely is deployed with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th 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 Seaman Moises Sandoval) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2022) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Jay Davis, from Virginia Beach, Va., fires and air slug from a Mark-32 torpedo into a Mark-32 surface vessel torpedo tube aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), Feb. 9, 2022. Mitscher 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 2nd Class Daniel Serianni) Share

GULF OF OMAN

GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 17, 2022) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) fires a Phalanx close-in-weapon-system (CIWS) at an inflatable target during a live-fire exercise in the Gulf of Oman. 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 (Feb. 17, 2022) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) fires a Mark 45 5-inch gun at an inflatable target during a live-fire exercise in the Gulf of Oman. 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