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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

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 26, 2021) Sailors transport ordnance 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

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 26, 2021) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Patrick Maynes, from El Paso, Texas, operates a forklift 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 Lake Fultz) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 26, 2021) Sailors inspect panels on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Oct. 26, 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 Erin C. Zorich) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (Oct. 25, 2021) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77) fire a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise as part of joint exercise Indigo Defender. Indigo Defender 21 is a capstone bilateral maritime exercise between Royal Saudi Naval Forces and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command to enhance interoperability and strengthen our capacity to maintain regional maritime security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Elisha Smith) Share

OKINAWA, Japan

OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 20, 2021) U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 shoot the M4 rifle during marksmanship qualification at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. NMCB-5 is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific, strengthening their alliances and partnerships, and providing general engineering and civil support to joint operational forces. Homeported out of Port Hueneme, California, NMCB-5 has 13 detail sites deployed throughout the U.S. and Indo-Pacific area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 1st Class Fabian Flores Share