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ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 16, 2022) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Heath Cruse fires an M9 pistol during a small-arms gunshoot aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) while underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations along NATO allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kerri Kline) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2022) Sailors assigned to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department transport ordnance in the aft weapons transfer area, Oct. 10, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Grant Gorzocoski) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2022) Ordnance onboard the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) are stationed in the aft weapons transfer area, Oct. 10, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Grant Gorzocoski) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2022) Sailors assigned to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department review ordnance technical manuals in the aft weapons transfer area, Oct. 10, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Grant Gorzocoski) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2022) Sailors assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 transport a missile from the wing of an F/A-18E Super Hornet to an ordnance transportation cart aboard the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during cyclic flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 10, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy's commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Mattingly) Share

ENGLISH CHANNEL

ENGLISH CHANNEL (Oct. 9, 2022) Retail Services Specialist Seaman Rafael Gonzalez, a small caliber action team (SCAT) member, mans a .50-caliber machine gun on the bridgewing of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) during a surface exercise as part of Exercise Joint Warrior 22-2, Oct. 9, 2022. Exercise Joint Warrior 22-2 is a U.K.-hosted, multilateral training exercise designed to provide NATO and allied forces with a unique multi-warfare environment to prepare for global operations. Roosevelt is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danielle Baker) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2022) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) participate in a visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) drill, Oct. 2, 2022. Arleigh Burke is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Almagissel Schuring) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Oct. 11, 2022) A security patrol boat assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 8 conducts live-fire exercises near the mouth of the Thames River in Groton, Conn., Oct. 11, 2022. MSRON's primary mission is to provide force protection of strategic shipping and naval vessels operating in the inshore and coastal areas, anchorages and harbors from bare beach to sophisticated port facilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Wesley Towner) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 7, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) fires its forward 5-inch gun during a Naval Surface Fire Support exercise while underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 7, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy's commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 1, 2022) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Joshua Concepcion, from Los Angeles, uploads ammunition on a close-in weapon system (CIWS) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Oct. 1, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Austyn Riley) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 29, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors fire an air slug from a surface vessel torpedo tube (SVTT) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73). Decatur is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Negron) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 27, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live fire exercise. Chung-Hoon is operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Lagadi) Share