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PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2023) Sailors observe an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently underway conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Han A. Puyu) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 22, 2023) Sailors launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 on the flight deck aboard the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in Philippine Sea, Oct. 22, 2023. The Eagles conduct carrier-based air strikes and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group, and intelligence collection operations. 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 Kyree Rogers) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 21, 2023) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 launches from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the South China Sea, Oct. 21, 2023. The Dambusters earned their nickname on May 1, 1951 when the squadron's Skyraiders destroyed the heavily defended and strategically positioned Hwacheon Dam in North Korea with aerial torpedoes by making precise low level runs. 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 2nd Class Keyly Santizo) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 21, 2023) Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the South China Sea, Oct. 21, 2023. The Dambusters earned their nickname on May 1, 1951 when the squadron's Skyraiders destroyed the heavily defended and strategically positioned Hwacheon Dam in North Korea with aerial torpedoes by making precise low level runs. 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 2nd Class Keyly Santizo) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 19, 2023) U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Maricco Roberts directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet to the catapult during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 19, 2023. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to provide the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability to maintain maritime stability and to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Janae Chambers) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2023) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Brian Perales repairs equipment on an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 20, 2023. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to provide the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability to maintain maritime stability and to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kalvin Kes) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 17, 2023) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Loren Rayner, left, Lt. Tom McCarthy, middle, and Lt. Jenn Hogan signals the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jetfrom the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 17, 2023. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to provide the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability to maintain maritime stability and to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Janae Chambers) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 19, 2023) Lt. Sean Greiner signals the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 19, 2023. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to provide the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability to maintain maritime stability and to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Janae Chambers) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2023) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently underway conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Clayton A. Wren) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2023) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Joshua Leon, from San Diego, directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently underway conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Clayton A. Wren) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2023) Sailors conduct checks on an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently underway conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Clayton A. Wren) Share

EAST CHINA SEA

EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 17, 2023) Lt. Benjamin Schmidt, from Monterey, California, signals the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 as it takes off from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. The Royal Maces conduct carrier-based air strikes and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group and intelligence collection operations. 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 Jordan Brown) Share