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PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 09, 2021) Sailors conduct maintenance on a GAU 21 machine gun in the hangar bay aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) during routine operations. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, is 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 free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 7, 2021) Sailors transfer Mark 137s aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, is 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 free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 7, 2021) Mineman Seaman Timothy Messick, from Panama City, Fla., transfers Mark 137s aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, is 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 free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 7, 2021) Mineman 3rd Class Kern Daniel, from Harrison, Ohio, transfers 57mm Mark 110 ammunition on the foc'sle aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, is 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 free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 7, 2021) Sailors transfer 57mm Mark 110 ammunition on the foc'sle aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, is 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 free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 7, 2021) Mineman 2nd Class Dean Smalley, from Seattle, transfers 57mm Mark 110 ammunition on the foc'sle aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, is 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 free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 4, 2021) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Kaytlin Corry, left, from Ashburn, Virginia, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Yamileth Mendoza, from Oxnard, California, transport ordnance on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy�s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gray Gibson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 4, 2021) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Sethisaiah Sumbang, from Dededo, Guam, attaches a MK 122 switch to ordnance in a weapons magazine aboard the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Oswald Felix Jr.) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 4, 2021) Sailors prepare to hoist ordnance in a weapons magazine aboard the U.S. Navy�s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Oswald Felix Jr.) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 4, 2021) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Cristo Barboza, left, from San Antonio, and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Larry Howard, from Chicago, prepare to hoist ordnance in a weapons magazine aboard the U.S. Navy�s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Oswald Felix Jr.) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 4, 2021) Sailors move ordnance in a weapons magazine aboard the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Oswald Felix Jr.) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ALAMEDA, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2021) Capt. Leo Albea, Director J8 Joint Functional Component Command and the Honorable Neil Frank Ferrer, Philippine Consul General, throw a ceremonial wreath from the stern of USS Hornet Museum at the conclusion of a ceremony to debut an exhibition celebrating Filipino American History Month. The exhibition will be on display until Oct. 31, 2021. The USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, uses collections, exhibitions and educational programming to promote awareness and understanding of history, science, technology, and service. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Pearl) Share