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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

LARNACA, Cyprus

The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) enters port in Larnaca, Cyprus, Oct. 14, 2024. New York is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC). The WSPARG-24th MEU (SOC) is on a scheduled deployment to the NAVEUR-NAVAF area of operations, supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Turner) Share

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Wilfredo Cerezo-Rodriguez and Logistics Specialist 1st Class Robert Jordan lay a wreath at the USS Cole (DDG 67) Memorial on Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 10, 2024. The wreath was laid in honor of the 24th anniversary of the Oct. 12, 2000 terrorist attack that killed 17 Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) in Aden Harbor, Yemen. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sophie A. Pinkham) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors assigned to combat systems department's defense weapons systems a division load a RIM 162-D1 Evolve Seasparrow missile into the NATO Seasparrow missile system aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 9, 2024. 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 3rd Class Kaleb C. Birch) Share

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An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 8, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations - from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryan Holloway) Share