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ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2021) Fire Controlman 1st Class Nicolis Whitworth, from Charlotte, North Carolina and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Kimberly Melton, from High Springs, Florida, loosen a retention plates on a close-in-weapons-system (CIWS) barrel during a routine maintenance aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). Forrest Sherman is participating in the Canadian-led exercise, CUTLASS FURY, alongside the guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) and Canadian Allies. The Fury Series of exercises are bi-annual, medium scale exercises off the coast of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, designed to exercise Canada's Atlantic Fleet, Allied Navies, and other joint elements in tactical-level warfare. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Theoplis Stewart II) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 24, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) fires its Phalanx close-in weapons system (CWIS) during a live-fire gunnery exercise. Barry is deployed supporting 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 Justin Stack) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2021) Sailors qualify in the M240 machine gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98), Sept. 17, 2021. Forrest Sherman participates in the Canadian-led exercise, Cutlass Fury, alongside USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) and Canadian allies. The Fury series of exercises are bi-annual, medium scale exercises off the coast of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland designed to exercise Canada's Atlantic Fleet, allied navies, and other joint elements in tactical-level warfare. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Theoplis Stewart II) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2021) Fire Controlmen 2nd Class Vincent Visone, left, and Zachary Kearns, both assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), moves ordnance on the ships flight deck, Sept. 26, 2021. Iwo Jima is underway in the Atlantic Ocean with Amphibious Squadron Four and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Isaac A. Rodriguez) Share

ARABIAN SEA

ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 25, 2021) Operation Specialist 1st Class Joshua Bradley shoots an MK 18 during a weapons familiarization course aboard guided-missile destroyer USS O�Kane (DDG 77) in the Arabian Sea. O�Kane is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Elisha Smith) Share

ADRIATIC SEA

ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 25, 2021) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Colby Weir, left, receives instruction on shooting an MK 18 during a weapons familiarization course aboard guided-missile destroyer USS O�Kane (DDG 77) in the Arabian Sea. O�Kane is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Elisha Smith) Share

CAPE TOWN, South Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Sept. 25, 2021) Seaman Apprentice Ethan J. Dowden, left, Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Recruit Christopher Hopkins and Seaman Jacob A. Chalmers participate in tactical team movement exercises during a Ship's Reaction Force Basic course aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Sept. 25, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey) Share

CAPE TOWN, South Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Sept. 25, 2021) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Talon T. Ross, left, and Seaman Apprentice Ethan J. Dowden participate in tactical team movement exercises during a Ship's Reactionary Force Basic course aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Sept. 25, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2021) U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Isaac Mackey, a maritime enforcement specialist, fires a M240B machine gun during a gunnery exercise in the western Pacific Ocean, Sept. 22, 2021. The U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCG Munro (WMSL-755) is currently deployed to the western Pacific Ocean to strengthen alliances and partnerships, and improve maritime governance and security in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kevin G. Rivas) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2021) A corpsman with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sights in with an M4A1 carbine during a night-time live-fire range aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), Sept. 10, 2021. Pearl Harbor, part of the USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 11th MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jaxson Fryar) Share

GULF OF THAILAND

GULF OF THAILAND (Sept. 9, 2021) Lt. j.g. Michaela Mura, right, stands watch on the bridge aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay, part of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Darcy McAtee) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 21, 2021) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Mackinze Hallhanna fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Sept. 21, 2021. Kearsarge is conducting surface warfare advanced tactical training (SWATT). SWATT provides the fleet opportunities to complete the reps and sets required for increased lethality and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Schwab) Share