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PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 1, 2021) A Sailor shoots a.50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise on the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 1, 2021. The Carl Vinson 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 Seaman Apprentice Micheal Mensah) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 2, 2021) Sailors move ordnance on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 2, 2021. The Carl Vinson 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 Seaman Elizabeth Grubbs) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 24, 2021) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Ramon Ayala left, from Ventura, Calif., wipes down ordnance for upkeep maintenance on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Javier Reyes) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 27, 2021) Sailors fire a .50-caliber machine gun during a live fire exercise aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve 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 Ryan M. Breeden) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 27, 2021) Chief Gunner's Mate Darius Sullivan, from Laurel, Mississippi, right, displays the correct way to load ammunition in an M-240B machine gun aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a live fire exercise. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve 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 Ryan M. Breeden) Share

STRAIT OF MALACCA

STRAIT OF MALACCA (Nov. 28, 2021) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Martin Coffer, from Chicago, right, stands by for safety as Gunner's Mate 1st Class Darryl Patterson, from Cleveland, Texas, fires a .50-caliber machine gun from the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) during a weapons exercise for Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Malaysia 2021. MTA Malaysia 2021 is a continuation of 27 years of maritime engagements between the U.S. Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy serving to enhance mutual capabilities in ensuring maritime security and stability. Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 28, 2021) Naval Air Crewman (Tactical Helicopter) 2nd Class Isaac Banda, from Las Vegas, shoots an M240 machine gun on a MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the "Saberhawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 deployed with the guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67). The Carl Vinson 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 1st Class Rawad Madanat) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 19, 2021) Sailors load a .50-caliber machine gun during a live fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), Nov. 19, 2021. The Carl Vinson 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 Ensign Alex Kraft) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 19, 2021) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Braden Ginos, right, from Walker, Minn. fires an M240 machine gun under the supervision of Chief Gunner's Mate Aaron Buterbaugh, from Quinlan, Texas, during a live fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), Nov. 19, 2021. The Carl Vinson 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 Ensign Alex Kraft) Share

Gulf of Aden

GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 22, 2021) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) conducts live-fire drills with the onboard close-in weapons system (CIWS) in the Gulf of Aden. Pearl Harbor and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are 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 the Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sang Kim) Share

Gulf of Aden

GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 22, 2021) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Noah Wilson fires an M2HB machine gun during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). Pearl Harbor and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are 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 the Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sang Kim) Share

Gulf of Aden

GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 22, 2021) Operations Specialist Seaman Kalani Valenciajacobe fires an M240 machine gun during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). Pearl Harbor and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are 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 the Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sang Kim) Share