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PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Bret Searles, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Nadreia Lewis-Grabe transport a pallet of ammunition during an ordnance handling evolution in the lower cargo ammunition magazine aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Sept. 15, 2022. Aviation Ordnancemen are responsible for the maintenance of guns, bombs, torpedoes, rockets, and missiles, and their duties include the stowing, issuing, and loading of munitions and small arms. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting integrated training operations with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Analice Baker) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 18, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) fires at an unmanned vessel target during a simulated straight transit while underway conducting Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). McFaul is underway with the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting SWATT exercises to increase lethality, ensure combat readiness, and promote tactical innovation. SWATT is led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, whose mission is to increase the tactical proficiency and lethality of the surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kerri Kline) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 18, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun at an unmanned vessel target during a simulated straight transit while underway conducting Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). McFaul is underway with the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting SWATT exercises to increase lethality, ensure combat readiness, and promote tactical innovation. SWATT is led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, whose mission is to increase the tactical proficiency and lethality of the surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kerri Kline) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 drops off ordinance during an ammunition onload aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Sept. 15, 2022. Aviation ordnancemen operate and handle aviation ordnance equipment and are responsible for the stowage and loading of munitions and small arms. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and the amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting integrated training operations with the13th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht) Share

BALTIC SEA

BALTIC SEA (Sept. 12, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) fire M9 service pistols during a small arms range on the flight deck, Sept. 12, 2022. Paul Ignatius is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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 Aaron Lau) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) fires the ship's forward 5-inch gun as part of a live fire exercise during Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). Normandy is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting SWATT exercises to increase lethality, ensure combat readiness, and promote tactical innovation. SWATT is led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, whose mission is to increase the tactical proficiency and lethality of the surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey) Share

BALTIC SEA

BALTIC SEA (Sept. 12, 2022) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Nicholas Tutt, right, from Camden, Ark., fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a crew-served weapons shoot aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), Sept. 12, 2022. Paul Ignatius is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau) Share

ADRIATIC SEA

ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 16, 2022) A Mark 38 25mm machine gun is fired from the missile deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), Sept. 16, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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 Christine Montgomery) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2022) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Myles Point, left, from Peace Dale, R.I., observes as Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Claude Roney III, from Atlanta, fires a M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise on the fantail of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 16, 2022. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dallas A. Snider) Share

ADRIATIC SEA

ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 14, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Jared Medina, from Wilson County, Texas, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), assembles a GBU-54, Sept. 14, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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 Seaman Curtis Burdick) Share

ADRIATIC SEA

ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 14, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Jared Medina, from Wilson County, Texas, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), assembles a GBU-54, Sept. 14, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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 Seaman Curtis Burdick) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 13, 2022) U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participate in a small arms qualification shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 13, 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 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley) Share