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U.S. 6TH FLEET

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Sunliners" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility, Oct. 8. USS Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), 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 3rd Class Logan Nystrand) Share

SRI LANKA

Adm. Steve Koehler, left, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, meets with Sri Lanka President Anura Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 10, 2024. The visit to Sri Lanka underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific and advancing a shared vision for peace and stability by upholding the rules based international order. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Franklin R. Parker poses for a photo with future Sailors at the University of Alabama, Oct. 12, 2024. As the Department of the Navy's senior representative at the University's football game against the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, Secretary Parker helped carry the message for the Department's Maritime Statecraft and educated attendees on the endless career opportunities available - both in and out of uniform. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Franklin R. Parker recites the oath of enlistment to future Sailors at the University of Alabama, Oct. 12, 2024. As the Department of the Navy's senior representative at the University's football game against the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, Secretary Parker helped carry the message for the Department's Maritime Statecraft and educated attendees on the endless career opportunities available - both in and out of uniform. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visits the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) during a demonstration of the Transferable Rearming Mechanism VLS Reloading At-Sea with the guided-missile destroyer USS Chosin (CG-65), Oct. 11, 2024. SECNAV's prioritization of reloading at-sea capabilities brought increased effort and resources to the project. Completion of these demonstrations show proof of concept and informs future technical requirements for full VLS reload at-sea capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Bennett IV) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chosin (CG-65) complete a demonstration of the Transferable Rearming Mechanism VLS Reloading At-Sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11), Oct. 11, 2024. SECNA's prioritization of reloading at-sea capabilities brought increased effort and resources to the project. Completion of these demonstrations show proof of concept and informs future technical requirements for full VLS reload at-sea capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Bennett IV) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visits the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) during a demonstration of the Transferable Rearming Mechanism VLS Reloading At-Sea with the guided-missile destroyer USS Chosin (CG-65), Oct. 11, 2024. SECNAV's prioritization of reloading at-sea capabilities brought increased effort and resources to the project. Completion of these demonstrations show proof of concept and informs future technical requirements for full VLS reload at-sea capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Bennett IV) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) steams alongside the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) during an at-sea demonstration of the Transferrable Reload At-sea Method (TRAM) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 11, 2024. Sailors aboard Chosin used the hydraulically- powered TRAM device to load an empty missile canister into the ship’s MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) while off the coast of San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charlotte Dudenhoeffer) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) steams alongside the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) during an at-sea demonstration of the Transferrable Reload At-sea Method (TRAM) while underway in the Pacific Ocean Oct. 11, 2024. Sailors aboard Chosin used the hydraulically- powered TRAM device to load an empty missile canister into the ship’s MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) while off the coast of San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charlotte Dudenhoeffer) Share

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.

Royal Australian Navy sailors applaud during the graduation ceremony for Nuclear Power School at Joint Base Charleston-Naval Weapons Station, Oct. 11, 2024. Demonstrating another significant milestone for the Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) trilateral security partnership, 12 Royal Australian Navy uniformed personnel, including the first seven enlisted sailors, graduated from the U.S. Navy's Nuclear Power School at Joint Base Charleston-Naval Weapons Station, Oct. 11, 2024. Share

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea salutes during the U.S. Navy's Nuclear Power School Graduation ceremony at Joint Base Charleston-Naval Weapons Station, Oct. 11, 2024. Demonstrating another significant milestone for the Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) trilateral security partnership, 12 Royal Australian Navy uniformed personnel, including the first seven enlisted sailors, graduated. Share

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.

Command Master Chief Cynthia M. Huratiak, command master chief of Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, congratulates a Royal Australian Navy sailor during the graduation ceremony for Nuclear Power School at Joint Base Charleston-Naval Weapons Station, Oct. 11, 2024. Demonstrating another significant milestone for the Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) trilateral security partnership, 12 Royal Australian Navy uniformed personnel, including the first seven enlisted sailors, graduated from the U.S. Navy's Nuclear Power School at Joint Base Charleston-Naval Weapons Station, Oct. 11, 2024. Master Chief Petty Officer Cynthia Huratiak, command master chief for the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command congratulates a Royal Australian Navy sailor. Share