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SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2022) Sailors participate in a small arms qualification course aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2022) Sailors participate in a small arms qualification course aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2022) An MK 38 - 25 mm machine gun system ceases fire after striking a remote-controlled training vessel during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Feb. 8. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2022) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) fires its Mark 38 25mm machine gun system at a remote-controlled training vessel during a live-fire exercise, Feb. 8, 2022. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow) Share

POLARIS POINT, Guam

POLARIS POINT, Guam (Feb. 1, 2022) Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) weapons handling division conduct an offload of a Tomahawk missile from the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758), Feb 1, 2022. Emory S. Land is one of two U.S. Navy submarine tenders that provide maintenance, hotel services and logistical support to submarines and surface ships in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Victoria Kinney) Share

MANILA, Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 2, 2022) Sailors attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), answer questions regarding an MQ-8C Fire Scout from members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on the flight deck of Jackson. Attached to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, Jackson and HSC-23 are on a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the region, and to work alongside allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (Feb. 7, 2022) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Austin Brodhacker shoots an M240B machine gun at a killer-tomato target from the bridge wing aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) during International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 2022, Feb. 7, 2022. IMX/Cutlass Express 2022 is the largest multinational training event in the Middle East, involving more than 60 nations and international organizations committed to enhancing partnerships and interoperability to strengthen maritime security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Theoplis Stewart II) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 3, 2022) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Trevor Dove, from Santa Fe, N.M., mans the .50-cal mount on the foc'sle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62). Fitzgerald is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Catie Coyle) Share

SAN BERNARDINO STRAIT

SAN BERNARDINO STRAIT (Feb. 2, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Melissa Matlock, from Houston, stands a .50-caliber machine gun watch on the fantail aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jett Morgan) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2022) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Cassandra Croitor, right, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Hunter Davis load live ammunition into a close-in weapons system aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Feb. 1. Makin Island is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Laramore) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Victor Cruz, left, a native of Columbus, Ind., and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Brodie Hutcherson, a native of Trent, Texas, move ordnance during an ammo strike up in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Feb, 1 2022. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Elizabeth Grubbs) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2022) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Anelis Ortiz prepares to disassemble a M2 .50 caliber machine-gun aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Jan. 24, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Kearsarge ARG and 22nd MEU’s ability to conduct military operations through joint planning, and execute challenging and realistic scenarios. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor Parker) Share