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ARABIAN SEA

ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 25, 2021) Operation Specialist 1st Class Joshua Bradley shoots an MK 18 during a weapons familiarization course aboard guided-missile destroyer USS O�Kane (DDG 77) in the Arabian Sea. O�Kane 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 Seaman Elisha Smith) Share

ADRIATIC SEA

ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 25, 2021) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Colby Weir, left, receives instruction on shooting an MK 18 during a weapons familiarization course aboard guided-missile destroyer USS O�Kane (DDG 77) in the Arabian Sea. O�Kane 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 Seaman Elisha Smith) Share

CAPE TOWN, South Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Sept. 25, 2021) Seaman Apprentice Ethan J. Dowden, left, Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Recruit Christopher Hopkins and Seaman Jacob A. Chalmers participate in tactical team movement exercises during a Ship's Reaction Force Basic course aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Sept. 25, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey) Share

CAPE TOWN, South Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Sept. 25, 2021) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Talon T. Ross, left, and Seaman Apprentice Ethan J. Dowden participate in tactical team movement exercises during a Ship's Reactionary Force Basic course aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Sept. 25, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2021) U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Isaac Mackey, a maritime enforcement specialist, fires a M240B machine gun during a gunnery exercise in the western Pacific Ocean, Sept. 22, 2021. The U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCG Munro (WMSL-755) is currently deployed to the western Pacific Ocean to strengthen alliances and partnerships, and improve maritime governance and security in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kevin G. Rivas) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2021) A corpsman with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sights in with an M4A1 carbine during a night-time live-fire range aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), Sept. 10, 2021. Pearl Harbor, part of the USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 11th MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jaxson Fryar) Share

GULF OF THAILAND

GULF OF THAILAND (Sept. 9, 2021) Lt. j.g. Michaela Mura, right, stands watch on the bridge aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay, part of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Darcy McAtee) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 21, 2021) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Mackinze Hallhanna fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Sept. 21, 2021. Kearsarge is conducting surface warfare advanced tactical training (SWATT). SWATT provides the fleet opportunities to complete the reps and sets required for increased lethality and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Schwab) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 18, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) fires 20mm rounds from its Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) at a �killer tomato� naval gunnery target, Sept. 18, 2021. Mustin is currently underway in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility conducting a series of exercises designed to increase interoperability and build capacity among partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James S. Hong) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 18, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) fires its 5-inch gun while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 18, 2021. Mustin is currently underway in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility conducting a series of exercises designed to increase interoperability and build capacity among partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James S. Hong) Share

ARABIAN SEA

ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 14, 2021) Gunner�s Mate 3rd Class Victor Ramirez, left, and Gunner�s Mate Seaman Brad Rich perform routine maintenance on the bullets of a MK 38 25mm machine gun system aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex 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 Seaman Richard E. Anglin) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2021) A MK15 Phalanx close-in weapons system (CIWS) fires during a live-fire exercise from 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 Seaman George Cardenas) Share