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Praia, Cabo Verde

Distinguished visitors gather together for a group photo on board the Brazilian Navy Niterói-Class Frigate, BNS Defensora (F 41) during Obangame Express 2025. Obangame Express is one of three regional maritime exercises led by U.S. Sixth Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities to African forces and international partners to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caleb M. Foote) Share

Praia, Cabo Verde

Sailors attached to the Brazilian Navy Niterói-Class Frigate, BNS Defensora (F 41), simulate a visit, board, search, and seizure techniques during Obangame Express 2025. Obangame Express is one of three regional maritime exercises led by U.S. Sixth Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities to African forces and international partners to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caleb M. Foote) Share

San Diego, CA

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Mayra Monarrez, Casualty Receiving Transport Ship 2's officer in charge, middle, receives a plaque from Cmdr. Kayleigh Kirk, USS Tripoli's (LHA 7) Senior Medical Officer, middle left, and Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Nickolas Westberg, Tripoli's medical senior enlisted leader, while conducting Amphibious Familiarization Training, May 7, 2025. Shipboard familiarization increases operational readiness within the Pacific Fleet and expedtionary medicine worldwide. The mission of NMCSD is to provide a superior experience for our patients, staff, and warfighters. NMCSD employs more than 5,000 active-duty military personnel, civilians, and contractors in southern California to deliver exceptional care afloat and ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) Share

San Diego, CA

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Casualty Receiving Transport Ship 2 and CRTS-6 from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command San Diego learn the operating room's capabilities aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) while conducting Amphibious Familiarization Training, May 7, 2025. Shipboard familiarization increases operational readiness within the Pacific Fleet and expedtionary medicine worldwide. The mission of NMCSD is to provide a superior experience for our patients, staff, and warfighters. NMCSD employs more than 5,000 active-duty military personnel, civilians, and contractors in southern California to deliver exceptional care afloat and ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) Share

San Diego, CA

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Casualty Receiving Transport Ship 2 and CRTS-6 from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command San Diego learn about USS Tripoli's (LHA 7) medical capabilities while conducting Amphibious Familiarization Training, May 7, 2025. Shipboard familiarization increases operational readiness within the Pacific Fleet and expedtionary medicine worldwide. The mission of NMCSD is to provide a superior experience for our patients, staff, and warfighters. NMCSD employs more than 5,000 active-duty military personnel, civilians, and contractors in southern California to deliver exceptional care afloat and ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) Share

San Diego, CA

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Casualty Receiving Transport Ship 2 and CRTS-6 from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command San Diego transport a mock patient through a ladderwell aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) while conducting Amphibious Familiarization Training, May 7, 2025. Shipboard familiarization increases operational readiness within the Pacific Fleet and expedtionary medicine worldwide. The mission of NMCSD is to provide a superior experience for our patients, staff, and warfighters. NMCSD employs more than 5,000 active-duty military personnel, civilians, and contractors in southern California to deliver exceptional care afloat and ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) Share

San Diego, CA

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Casualty Receiving Transport Ship 2 and CRTS-6 from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command San Diego receive learn shipboard patient transport aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) while conducting Amphibious Familiarization Training, May 7, 2025. Shipboard familiarization increases operational readiness within the Pacific Fleet and expedtionary medicine worldwide. The mission of NMCSD is to provide a superior experience for our patients, staff, and warfighters. NMCSD employs more than 5,000 active-duty military personnel, civilians, and contractors in southern California to deliver exceptional care afloat and ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) Share

San Diego, CA

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Casualty Receiving Transport Ship 2 and CRTS-6 from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command San Diego pose for a photo aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) while conducting Amphibious Familiarization Training, May 7, 2025. Shipboard familiarization increases operational readiness within the Pacific Fleet and expedtionary medicine worldwide. The mission of NMCSD is to provide a superior experience for our patients, staff, and warfighters. NMCSD employs more than 5,000 active-duty military personnel, civilians, and contractors in southern California to deliver exceptional care afloat and ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) Share

Suva, Fiji

SUVA, Fiji (May 8, 2025) Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, right, deputy commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, speaks with Sister Kalala Taufa, while visiting Marist Convent School Lami during a community relations event in Suva, Fiji, May 8, 2025. The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff are in Suva for a scheduled port visit. Blue Ridge, and the 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

Suva, Fiji

SUVA, Fiji (May 8, 2025) Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, right, deputy commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, speaks with Capt. Timoci Natuva, commander, Republic of Fiji Navy, during staff talks while in port for a scheduled visit to Suva, Fiji, May 8, 2025. The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), and the 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

Suva, Fiji

SUVA, Fiji (May 8, 2025) Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, center, deputy commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, participates in an inspection ceremony with sailors of the Republic of Fiji Navy, prior to staff talks during a port visit to Suva, Fiji, May 8, 2025. The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), and the 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

Suva, Fiji

Musician 2nd Class Marcel Carrion, from Washington, D.C., assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet Bands’ “Orient Express,” and Lt. Andrea Sematoske, from Syracuse, New York, bandmaster of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band, both embarked aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), participate in the “Breakfast Show,” with host Tevita Nawadra Ratabacaca on Fiji TV during a port visit to Suva, Fiji, May 6, 2025. Blue Ridge and the 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share