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Bahrain

A diver leaps from a Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter for floating mine response operations during International Maritime Exercise in Manama, Bahrain, Feb. 18, 2025. The exercise is the largest multinational training event in the Middle East, involving 5,000 personnel from about 30 nations and international organizations committed to strengthening maritime security cooperation. Share

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania

250221-N-IA840-1161 DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (Feb. 21, 2025) – Rear Adm. David Ludwa, reserve director of logistics, ordnance and engineering for Navy Reserve U.S. 6th Fleet, gives remarks during the Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 (CE 25) closing ceremony in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 21, 2025. CE 25 is one of three regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities amongst African forces and international partners in order to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elizabeth Reisen) Share

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania

250221-N-IA840-1453 DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (Feb. 21, 2025) – U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Navy Band’s Brass Band, Topside, plays music during the Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 (CE 25) closing ceremony in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 21, 2025. CE 25 is one of three regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities amongst African forces and international partners in order to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elizabeth Reisen) Share

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania

250221-N-IA840-1335 DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (Feb. 21, 2025) – Military partners and U.S. Embassy leadership pose for a group photo after the Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 (CE 25) closing ceremony in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 21, 2025. CE 25 is one of three regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities amongst African forces and international partners in order to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elizabeth Reisen) Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

250220-N-PL185-1075 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 20, 2025) U.S. Navy Vice Adm. George Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. 5th Fleet, delivers final remarks during the closing ceremony of International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2025 in Manama, Bahrain. IMX25 is the largest multinational training event in the Middle East, involving 5,000 personnel from around 30 nations and international organizations committed to preserving the rules-based international order and strengthening regional maritime security cooperation. Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

250220-N-PL185-1068 MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 20, 2025) U.S. Navy Vice Adm. George Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. 5th Fleet, delivers final remarks during the closing ceremony of International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2025 in Manama, Bahrain. IMX25 is the largest multinational training event in the Middle East, involving 5,000 personnel from around 30 nations and international organizations committed to preserving the rules-based international order and strengthening regional maritime security cooperation. Share

NEWPORT, R.I.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti meets with leadership from the Naval Justice School Feb 19, 2025. Franchetti visited commands in Newport to emphasize her Project 33 targets of investing in warfighter competency and improving the recruitment and retention of talent. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist William Spears) Share

NEWPORT, R.I.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti meets with leadership from the Navy Supply Corps School, Feb 19, 2025. Franchetti visited commands in Newport to emphasize her Project 33 targets of investing in warfighter competency and improving the recruitment and retention of talent. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist William Spears) Share

NEWPORT, R.I.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti meets with leadership from the Navy Supply Corps School, Feb 19, 2025. Franchetti visited commands in Newport to emphasize her Project 33 targets of investing in warfighter competency and improving the recruitment and retention of talent. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist William Spears) Share

NEWPORT, R.I.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti meets with leadership from the Navy Supply Corps School, Feb 19, 2025. Franchetti visited commands in Newport to emphasize her Project 33 targets of investing in warfighter competency and improving the recruitment and retention of talent. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist William Spears) Share

NEWPORT, R.I.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti delivers remarks at the Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC) department head graduation, Feb 19, 2025. Franchetti visited commands in Newport to emphasize her Project 33 targets of investing in warfighter competency and improving the recruitment and retention of talent. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist William Spears) Share

NEWPORT, R.I.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti delivers remarks at the Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC) department head graduation, Feb 19, 2025. Franchetti visited commands in Newport to emphasize her Project 33 targets of investing in warfighter competency and improving the recruitment and retention of talent. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist William Spears) Share