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PACIFIC OCEAN

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Diangelo Watson, from Jonesboro, Georgia, assigned to air department's aircraft launch and recovery division, signals for an aircraft to take off on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 9, 2024. George Washington is 7th Fleet's premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States' commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside Allies and partners across the U.S. Navy's largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

NEW YORK

The crew of the Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS John Basilone (DDG 122), man the ship and bring her to life during a commissioning ceremony in New York, Nov. 9, 2024. This is the second Navy warship to bear the name of Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, a Medal of Honor recipient renowned for his heroism during World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Theoplis Stewart II) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A CMV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) while underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations, Nov. 7, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Stanton) Share

PATTAYA, Thailand

Lt. Cmdr. Jamil A. Khan, a chaplain at Military Sealift Command Far East, is greeted by children during a community outreach event at the Learning Center of the Human Help Network Foundation in Pattaya, Thailand, Nov. 7, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Grady T. Fontana) Share

MONTEREY, Calif.

NATO allies from 19 countries attended a weeklong Climate Change and Security course at NPS. The course was developed and presented in partnership by faculty from NPS and NATO. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSA Abreen Padeken) Share

MONTEREY, Calif.

Paul Rushton, the NATO co-lead for the course, addressed how climate change threatens food security, which can propel “fragile and conflict-affected” countries into further instability. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSA Abreen Padeken) Share

MONTEREY, Calif.

NPS researcher and Climate Security Network cofounder Kristen Fletcher welcomed government officials and military officers from NATO member and partner countries to NPS. During the course, they addressed critical issues as recent climate catastrophes hit home for the attendees. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSA Abreen Padeken) Share

PORTSMOUTH, Virginia

Shipyard Commander Capt. Jip Mosman provides opening remarks during the annual Norfolk Naval Shipyard Veterans Day Fall-In for Colors Ceremony Nov. 7. Share

PORTSMOUTH, Virginia

Norfolk Naval Shipyard employees and Sailors gather for the annual Veterans Day Fall-In for Colors Ceremony Nov. 7. Share

PORTSMOUTH, Virginia

Special Guest Rear Adm. Jack Kavanaugh (Ret.) speaks during the annual Norfolk Naval Shipyard Veterans Day Fall-In for Colors Ceremony Nov. 7. Share

PORTSMOUTH, Virginia

Shipyard Commander Capt. Jip Mosman hosts a cake cutting ceremony with shipyard employees Oscar Thorpe and Justin Cartwright, paying tribute to all veterans spanning generations during the annual Veterans Day Fall-In for Colors Nov. 7. Share

NEW YORK

Amy Looney Heffernan, middle, and Ryan Manion, right, the sponsors of the Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Basilone (DDG 122), give the command to "man our ship and bring her to life" during the ship's commissioning ceremony on Pier 88 in New York City, Nov. 9, 2024. This is the second Naval warship to bear the name John Basilone. (U.S. Navy photo by photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby A. Mothershead) Share