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SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 26, 2021) Sailors transport ordnance during an ammunition onload aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently moored at Naval Air Station North Island in support of routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Louis Lea) Share

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 26, 2021) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Patrick Maynes, from El Paso, Texas, operates a forklift during an ammunition onload aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently moored at Naval Air Station North Island in support of routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lake Fultz) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 26, 2021) Sailors inspect panels on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Oct. 26, 2021. The 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 3rd Class Erin C. Zorich) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (Oct. 25, 2021) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77) fire a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise as part of joint exercise Indigo Defender. Indigo Defender 21 is a capstone bilateral maritime exercise between Royal Saudi Naval Forces and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command to enhance interoperability and strengthen our capacity to maintain regional maritime security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Elisha Smith) Share

OKINAWA, Japan

OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 20, 2021) U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 shoot the M4 rifle during marksmanship qualification at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. NMCB-5 is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific, strengthening their alliances and partnerships, and providing general engineering and civil support to joint operational forces. Homeported out of Port Hueneme, California, NMCB-5 has 13 detail sites deployed throughout the U.S. and Indo-Pacific area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 1st Class Fabian Flores Share

OKINAWA, Japan

OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 20, 2021) Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Stephane Belcher, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, fires the M4 rifle during marksmanship qualification at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. The U.S. Navy Seabees with NMCB-5 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific, strengthening their alliances and partnerships, and providing general engineering and civil support to joint operational forces. Homeported out of Port Hueneme, California, NMCB-5 has 13 detail sites deployed throughout the U.S. and Indo-Pacific area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 1st Class Fabian Flores) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 19, 2021) Sailors fire a M9 pistol during a small arms weapons familiarization shoot on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Higgins is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christine Montgomery) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2021) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Trevor Trask, right, and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Greyson Heidelbergtillotson load a RIM-7 missile into a NATO Sea Sparrow Weapon System aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Oct. 23, 2021. Kearsarge is underway to support Phibron and Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration (PMINT). PMINT is an opportunity to train with embarked Marines in an integrated environment for amphibious and maritime operations including simulated beach raids, rescue operations, strait transits, and visit, board, search and seizure drills. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jamica Ballard) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2021) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Bennett Papania fires a .50-calber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Oct. 23, 2021. Kearsarge is underway to support Phibron and Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration (PMINT). PMINT is an opportunity to train with embarked Marines in an integrated environment for amphibious and maritime operations including simulated beach raids, rescue operations, strait transits, and visit, board, search and seizure drills. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Boris) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2021) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Shanterika Harris instructs Seaman Noah Smith as he fires a M9 pistol during a live-fire exercise aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Oct. 21, 2021. Kearsarge is underway to support Phibron and Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration (PMINT). PMINT is an opportunity to train with embarked Marines in an integrated environment for amphibious and maritime operations including simulated beach raids, rescue operations, strait transits, and visit, board, search and seizure drills. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gwyneth Vandevender) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2021) Gunner�s Mate 2nd Class Eugenio Gonzalez changes the barrel on an M-240B machine gun aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Laramore) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 16, 2021) The starboard Mark 38 25 mm machine gun fires at an inflatable target during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Oct. 16, 2021. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael J. Lieberknecht) Share