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PHILIPPINE SEA

A sailor prepares an F-35C Lightning II from the "Warhawks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 for launch during flight operations in the Philippine Sea aboard the Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 11, 2024. Carl Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG 1), is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Ostas) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii

Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Mendoza interacts with Coco, a joy ambassador dog with the Hawaiian Human Society Pet Visitation Program, aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Dec. 10, 2024. Lt. j.g. Kelsey Fauser, a chaplain assigned to Shiloh, initiated the request via Hawaiian Humane Society, which resulted in four dogs and their handlers attending the 2-hour event. Approximately 300 Sailors spent time rubbing bellies and taking selfies with the four-legged visitors. (U.S. Navy photo by Claudia LaMantia) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Quartermaster 2nd Class Gabriel Garcia records weather logs in the bridge aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 10, 2024. Cole is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Pena) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii

Chief Fire Controlman Bradley Cundari, from Jacksonville, Fla., departs the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121). Frank E. Petersen Jr., assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group as integrated air and missile defense warfare commander, was underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Armstrong) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii

Sailors handle line on the foc'sle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121). Frank E. Petersen Jr., assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group as integrated air and missile defense warfare commander, was underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Armstrong) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii

Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121). Frank E. Petersen Jr., assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group as integrated air and missile defense warfare commander, was underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Paula Hackbart) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) reunite with family. Michael Murphy, assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, was underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Paula Hackbart) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii

Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112). Michael Murphy, assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, was underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Paula Hackbart) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

An EA-18G Growler assigned to the "Gauntlets" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 launches during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 11, 2024. Carl Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Pablo Chavez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) Johnny Payanomendez, right, from Dominican Republic, instructs Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) Airman Harris Grupee, center, from Liberia, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) Airman Kristopher Harris, from New York, on hose handling during a flight deck drill on the flight deck aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations, Dec. 10, 2024. Ronald Reagan 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. Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Reyvin Olaes, from Cavite, Philippines, signals to a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, as it takes off from the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Steel Knight 24 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 8, 2024. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that takes place in multiple locations across the Southwest that allows I Marine Expeditionary Force to train as a full Marine Air-Ground Task Force and better integrate with joint and naval forces. Somerset is currently underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations participating in Steel Knight 24. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share

SAN DIEGO

The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) arrives in its new homeport of San Diego, Dec. 9, 2024, after nearly a decade forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan as part of the America Amphibious Ready Group operating in the U.S. Seventh Fleet area of operations. This homeport shift complies with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), requiring that U.S. Navy ships not be permanently forward deployed to Japan for more than 10 years. With a crew of 400 and the ability to embark 700 Marines, Green Bay’s mission is to transport and launch amphibious craft supporting amphibious warfare and humanitarian operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Mark D. Faram) Share