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SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 19, 2024) Lt. j. g. Jillian Ferguson, from Loveland, Ohio, uses a sextant on the bridgewing aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) to measure the distance between the ship and the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) during a replenishment-at-sea in the South China Sea, April 19, 2024. Harpers Ferry and embarked elements of the 15th MEU are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 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 Sang Kim) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (April 10, 2024) An aviation machinist's mate signals to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter tfrom Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) in the Red Sea, April 10, 2024. Gravely is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (April 9, 2024) An operations specialist stands watch at the anti-air warfare coordinator console in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) in the Red Sea, April 9, 2024. Gravely is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (April 7, 2024) Two Boatswain's Mates direct pallets aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) in the Red Sea, April 7, 2024. Mason is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (April 7, 2024) Sailors man a fueling hose aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) prior to a replenishment-at-sea with the fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) in the Red Sea, April 7, 2024. Mason is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 21, 2024) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) transits the west Philippine Sea, April 21, 2024. Harpers Ferry and embarked elements of the 15th MEU are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 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 Sang Kim) Share

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (April 24, 2024) Japanese Ambassador to the United States Shigeo Yamada, middle, receives a tour of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a visit prior to the ship's deployment, April 24, 2024. George Washington is moored pier side at Naval Station Norfolk in preparation to deploy for Southern Seas 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (April 24, 2024) Japanese Ambassador to the United States Shigeo Yamada addresses Sailors during an all-hands call in the forecastle aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) before the ship�s deployment, April 24, 2024. George Washington is moored pier side at Naval Station Norfolk in preparation to deploy for Southern Seas 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (April 24, 2024) Japanese Ambassador to the United States Shigeo Yamada shakes hands with Capt. Tim Waits, from Anniston, Alabama, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a visit before the ship's deployment, April 24, 2024. George Washington is moored pier side at Naval Station Norfolk in preparation to deploy for Southern Seas 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (April 24, 2024) Japanese Ambassador to the United States Shigeo Yamada visits the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) before deployment, April 24, 2024. George Washington is moored pier side at Naval Station Norfolk in preparation to deploy for Southern Seas 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

GRASS VALLEY, Calif.

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. (April 23, 2024) Louann Daley, retired Lt. Cmdr. Louis "Lou" Conter's daughter, receives a flag from Rear Adm. Richard Brophy, Chief of Naval Air Training, at Conter's funeral service. Conter was 102 when he passed away peacefully in his home. In addition to being the last living USS Arizona survivor, Conter also flew more than 200 missions in the South Pacific and survived being shot down twice. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Pearl) Share

GRASS VALLEY, Calif.

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. (April 23, 2024) Navy Reserve Center Sacramento funeral honor detail Sailors carry the casket of retired Lt. Cmdr. Louis "Lou" Conter during his funeral service. Conter was 102 when he passed away peacefully in his home. In addition to being the last living USS Arizona survivor, Conter also flew more than 200 missions in the South Pacific and survived being shot down twice. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Pearl) Share