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ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 5, 2021) The Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Firebolt (PC 10) fires a Griffin missile during a test and proficiency fire in the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 5, 2021. Firebolt, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 55, is supporting maritime security operations and theatre security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Aleksander Fomin) Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain (Oct. 22, 2021) Lance Cpl. Zachary Wales, a machine gunner assigned to 1/1 Weapons, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands behind an M240B machine gun 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

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2021) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Zachary Rowe performs pre-fire maintenance on an MK 38 – 25 mm machine gun aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob D. Bergh) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2021) Sailors load rounds into a close-in weapon system (CIWS) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 2, 2021) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Peyton Burkhart, from Sussex, Wis., assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, conducts maintenance on a 20 mm gun system in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Nov. 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 3rd Class Isaiah Williams) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct.30, 2021) Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ray Hartman, right, observed by Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Matthew Hall, fires a .50-caliber machine gun for a watch standing qualification on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77). George H. W. Bush is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in the support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dakota L. David) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct.30, 2021) Sailors fire M240-B machine guns during a watch standing qualifying gun shoot from the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77). George H. W. Bush is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in the support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dakota L. David) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2021) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Zachary Rowe performs pre-fire maintenance on a Mark 38 - 25 mm machine gun aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Nov. 2, 2021. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob D. Bergh) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 30, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire gunnery exercise. Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, 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 Deanna C. Gonzales) Share

SAIPAN

SAIPAN (Oct. 22, 2021) Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) guide a Mark-48 inert training shape to the deck skid during a weapons handling exercise alongside the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) on Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Oct. 22, 2021. Frank Cable is on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in support of national security in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charlotte C. Oliver) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2021) Capt. Robert Aguilar, left, the commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), fires a MK-38 25 mm machine gun system while being observed by Lt. Phillip Ketsdever during a gun exercise. George H.W. Bush is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in the support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Noah Eidson) Share

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 26, 2021) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Ramon Garcia (left), from Fairfield, Calif., and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jamel Chairez, from Victorville, Calif. prep ordnance for transportation during an ammunition onload aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently moored at Naval Air Station North Island in support of routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Louis Lea) Share