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ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 9, 2021) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Davonte Robinson, assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), conducts routine maintenance on the ship's Phalanx close-in weapons system, Sept. 9, 2021. Carter Hall 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 and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sawyer Connally) Share

STRAIT OF HORMUZ

STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Sept. 10, 2021) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Seth Stevens, assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), mans an M240B machine gun during a strait transit, Sept. 10, 2021. Carter Hall 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 and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sawyer Connally) Share

ARABIAN SEA

ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 10, 2021) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Michael Thompson monitors for contacts while standing watch aboard guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) in the Arabian Sea, Sept. 10. 2021. 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 and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Elisha Smith) Share

SANTA RITA, Guam

SANTA RITA, Guam (Sept. 2, 2021) Mineman 1st Class Matthew Pekarcik, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1, explains the capabilities of the Mark 18, Mod 2, Kingfish unmanned underwater vehicle to Indian navy sailors during an explosive ordnance disposal subject-matter expert exchange during MALABAR 2021. MALABAR 2021 is an example of the enduring partnership between Australian, Indian, Japanese and American maritime forces, who routinely operate together in the Indo-Pacific, fostering a cooperative approach toward regional security and stability. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s premiere maritime special operations force and is uniquely positioned to extend the fleet’s reach and deliver all-domain options for naval and joint force commanders. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Amara Timberlake) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 25, 2021) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Aaron Palomino, the chief scout sniper with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets security with an M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Sept. 2, 2021. Essex, flagship of the 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 Cpl. Israel Chincio) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2021) A U.S. Marine with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), provides security waiting for extract during ship clearing sustainment training aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU and Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jaxson Fryar) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (August 19, 2021) A Sailor with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conducts speed reload drills aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU and Essex Amphibious Ready Group are underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Seth Rosenberg) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2021) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jonathan Banuelos, from San Jose California, conducts post fires checks on a close-in weapons system (CIWS) onboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), Aug. 20, 2021. Lake Champlain is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Sarah Weinstein) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2021) Yeoman 1st Class John Stevens fires live rounds from a Browning .50-caliber machine gun during a training exercise on the forecastle of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. (US Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Nicholas M. Skyles) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 27, 2021) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Daniel Cox, left, from Leavenworth, Kan., trains Electronics Technician 2nd Class Tykelia Ward, from Greenville, N.C., on small arms handling aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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 2nd Class Adam Butler) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (August 27, 2021) A Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) fires rounds during a live-fire exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex, flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joe Rolfe) Share

ARABIAN SEA

ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 25, 2021) - Sailors load a MK15 Phalanx close-in weapons system (CIWS) on aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Arabian Sea. Ronald Reagan is the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 5 and 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 and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Gray Gibson) Share