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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2025) A landing craft air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, prepares to dock within the well deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during Iwo Jima’s amphibious operations while underway. Iwo Jima is with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group conducting Amphibious Squadron Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT), designed to test the capabilities of the IWO ARG and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit as a fully-integrated expeditionary force. PMINT gives the Navy-Marine Corps team a unique opportunity to strengthen partnerships and interoperability before deployment. The IWO ARG consists of its flagship, Iwo Jima, and the San Antonio-class Landing Dock ships USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28). The IWO ARG—in concert with its integrated 22nd MEU team—deters aggression, projects power through presence abroad, and executes contingency missions in support of U.S. strategic interests around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph T. Miller) Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

250414-N-VO134-1028 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 14, 2025) U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Campbell, center left, outgoing commander of Task Force (CTF) 57, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. George Wikoff, center, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. 5th Fleet, and U.S. Navy Capt. Dennis Jensen, center right, incoming commander of CTF 57, render honors during a change-of-command ceremony in Manama, Bahrain. Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Rear Adm. Adan Cruz, from Brentwood, N.Y., and Rear Adm. Todd Whalen, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, cut a cake during the CSG 3 change of command ceremony held aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Cruz was relieved by Whalen during the ceremony. Abraham Lincoln, flagship of CSG 3, is underway conducting routine training operations in the U.S. 3rd fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Nathaly Cruz) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Rear Adm. Todd Whalen renders honors during the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3 change of command ceremony held aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Rear Adm. Adan Cruz was relieved by Whalen during the ceremony. Abraham Lincoln, flagship of CSG 3, is underway conducting routine training operations in the U.S. 3rd fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Nathaly Cruz) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Command Master Chief Oniel Lewis, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, from Trelawny, Jamaica, presents Rear Adm. Adan Cruz, from Brentwood, N.Y., with a shadowbox during the CSG 3 change of command ceremony held aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Cruz was relieved by Rear Adm. Todd Whalen during the ceremony. Abraham Lincoln, flagship of CSG 3, is underway conducting routine training operations in the U.S. 3rd fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Nathaly Cruz) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Rear Adm. Adan Cruz, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, renders honors during the CSG 3 change of command ceremony held aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Cruz was relieved by Whalen during the ceremony. Abraham Lincoln, flagship of CSG 3, is underway conducting routine training operations in the U.S. 3rd fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Nathaly Cruz) Share

NORFOLK, Va.

NORFOLK, Va. (April 10, 2025) - The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) returns to Naval Station Norfolk, April 10, 2025. Hershel “Woody” Williams was forward-deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Cole) Share

NORFOLK, Va.

NORFOLK, Va. (April 10, 2025) - Line handlers stand by on the pier as he Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) returns to Naval Station Norfolk, April 10, 2025. Hershel “Woody” Williams was forward-deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Cole) Share

NORFOLK, Va.

NORFOLK, Va. (April 10, 2025) - Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Liam Pratt, assigned to the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), greets his wife following the ships return to Naval Station Norfolk, April 10, 2025. Hershel “Woody” Williams was forward-deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Cole) Share

NORFOLK, Va.

NORFOLK, Va. (April 10, 2025) - Boatswain's Mate Seaman Anataysha Leonortiz, assigned to the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), greets her partner following the ships return to Naval Station Norfolk, April 10, 2025. Hershel “Woody” Williams was forward-deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Cole) Share

NORFOLK, Va.

NORFOLK, Va. (April 10, 2025) - Operations Specialist 2nd Class Dakota Easley, assigned to the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), greets his family following the ships return to Naval Station Norfolk, April 10, 2025. Hershel “Woody” Williams was forward-deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Cole) Share

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.

Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby meets with industry leaders at the Sea-Air-Space 2025 maritime exposition at the Gaylord National Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland, April 8, 2025. The Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition is an annual maritime exposition that brings together defense industry leaders and top military decision-makers from around the world to share the latest advancements in the maritime domain. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vanessa White/Released) Share