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WELLINGTON, New Zealand

250516-N-TU814-1010 WELLINGTON, New Zealand (May 16, 2025) – Quartermaster Seaman Lauren Davila stands watch on the bridge wing of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a sea and anchor evolution prior to mooring for a scheduled port visit to Wellington, New Zealand, May 16, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Damian Cook) Share

WELLINGTON, New Zealand

250516-N-FA353-1026 WELLINGTON, New Zealand (May 16, 2025) U.S. Navy Capt. Nicholas DeLeo, right, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), greets Mr. David Gehrenbeck, left, Chargé d’affaires, U.S. Embassy New Zealand, and Royal New Zealand Navy Capt. Quentin Randall, assistant chief of navy-strategy and engagement, during a welcome ceremony for Blue Ridge's arrival in Wellington, New Zealand during a scheduled port visit, May 16, 2025. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Belen Saldana) Share

Dakar, Senegal

A Gambian Navy Sailor boards a merchant training vessel during a Senegalese led Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training exercise at Obangame Express. Obangame Express is one of three regional maritime exercises led by U.S. Sixth Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities to African forces and international partners to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Pearl) Share

Dakar, Senegal

Students and instructors approach a merchant training vessel during a Senegalese led Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training exercise during Obangame Express. Obangame Express is one of three regional maritime exercises led by U.S. Sixth Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities to African forces and international partners to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Pearl) Share

NORFOLK, Va.

NORFOLK, Va. (May 15, 2025) - Fire Controlman (Aegis) 1st Class Adam Brown, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), reads a card given to him by his family after the ship's return to Naval Station Norfolk following a three-month deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations. Normandy deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to protect U.S. interests in the region and strengthen maritime partnerships through bilateral, trilateral, and multinational maritime operations and theater security cooperation activities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anderson W. Branch) Share

NORFOLK, Va.

NORFOLK, Va. (May 15, 2025) - Logistics Specialist Seaman Jasper Celoso, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), greets his child after the ship's return to Naval Station Norfolk following a three-month deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations. Normandy deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to protect U.S. interests in the region and strengthen maritime partnerships through bilateral, trilateral, and multinational maritime operations and theater security cooperation activities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anderson W. Branch) Share

NORFOLK, Va.

NORFOLK, Va. (May 15, 2025) - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) returns to Naval Station Norfolk following a three-month deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations. Normandy deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to protect U.S. interests in the region and strengthen maritime partnerships through bilateral, trilateral, and multinational maritime operations and theater security cooperation activities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anderson W. Branch) Share

NORFOLK, Va.

NORFOLK, Va. (May 15, 2025) - Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) man the rails as the ship returns to Naval Station Norfolk following a three-month deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations. Normandy deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to protect U.S. interests in the region and strengthen maritime partnerships through bilateral, trilateral, and multinational maritime operations and theater security cooperation activities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anderson W. Branch) Share

NORFOLK, Va.

NORFOLK, Va. (May 15, 2025) - Line handlers stand by as the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) returns to Naval Station Norfolk following a three-month deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations. Normandy deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to protect U.S. interests in the region and strengthen maritime partnerships through bilateral, trilateral, and multinational maritime operations and theater security cooperation activities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anderson W. Branch) Share

NORFOLK, Va.

NORFOLK, Va. (May 15, 2025) - Rear Adm. Paul Lanzilotta, Commander, Carrier Strike Group 12, addresses media prior to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy's (CG 60) return to Naval Station Norfolk following a three-month deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations. Normandy deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to protect U.S. interests in the region and strengthen maritime partnerships through bilateral, trilateral, and multinational maritime operations and theater security cooperation activities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anderson W. Branch) Share

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.

Artisans on the Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) H-53 aircraft line work on a CH-53K King Stallion, the first inducted for maintenance at the depot. FRCE inducted the aircraft April 17 as the first of 14 planned for induction as part of the Age Exploration Program, Depot (AEPD); it is the first King Stallion ever inducted for depot-level maintenance. AEPD collects information regarding the aircraft’s condition through controlled testing and analysis and assists in the development of effective and efficient maintenance schedule for new aircraft. (Photo by Samantha Morse, Fleet Readiness Center East) Share

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.

Marine Master Sgt. Richard Hughes, maintenance chief at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE), secures the rotor blades of a CH-53K King Stallion helicopter that arrived at the depot April 4 for routine maintenance. FRCE inducted the aircraft April 17 as the first of 14 planned for induction as part of the Age Exploration Program, Depot (AEPD); it is the first King Stallion ever inducted for depot-level maintenance. AEPD collects information regarding the aircraft’s condition through controlled testing and analysis and assists in the development of effective and efficient maintenance schedule for new aircraft. (Photo by Heather Wilburn, Fleet Readiness Center East) Share