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ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2021) An unarmed Trident II D5LE missile launches from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, during Demonstration and Shakedown Operation (DASO) 31. This launch was part of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Program’s DASO certification process. The primary objective of DASO is to evaluate and demonstrate the readiness of the SSBN’s Strategic Weapon System (SWS) and crew before operational deployment following the submarine’s engineered refueling overhaul. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist David Holmes) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2021) An unarmed Trident II D5LE missile launches from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, during Demonstration and Shakedown Operation (DASO) 31. This launch was part of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Program’s DASO certification process. The primary objective of DASO is to evaluate and demonstrate the readiness of the SSBN’s Strategic Weapon System (SWS) and crew before operational deployment following the submarine’s engineered refueling overhaul. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist David Holmes) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2021) An unarmed Trident II D5LE missile launches from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, during Demonstration and Shakedown Operation (DASO) 31. This launch was part of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Program’s DASO certification process. The primary objective of DASO is to evaluate and demonstrate the readiness of the SSBN’s Strategic Weapon System (SWS) and crew before operational deployment following the submarine’s engineered refueling overhaul. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist David Holmes/Released) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2021) An unarmed Trident II D5LE missile launches from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, during Demonstration and Shakedown Operation (DASO) 31. This launch was part of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Program’s DASO certification process. The primary objective of DASO is to evaluate and demonstrate the readiness of the SSBN’s Strategic Weapon System (SWS) and crew before operational deployment following the submarine’s engineered refueling overhaul. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist David Holmes/Released) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2021) An unarmed Trident II D5LE missile launches from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, during Demonstration and Shakedown Operation (DASO) 31. This launch was part of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Program’s DASO certification process. The primary objective of DASO is to evaluate and demonstrate the readiness of the SSBN’s Strategic Weapon System (SWS) and crew before operational deployment following the submarine’s engineered refueling overhaul. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist David Holmes/Released) Share

POLARIS POINT, Guam

POLARIS POINT, Guam (Sept. 13, 2021) Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) and the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) transport a Mark 48 advanced capability torpedo during a weapons handling evolution, Sept. 13, 2021.Emory S. Land is one of two U.S. Navy submarine tenders that provide maintenance, berthing and logistical support to submarines and surface ships in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Naomi Johnson) Share

POLARIS POINT, Guam

POLARIS POINT, Guam (Sept. 13, 2021) Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) and the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) transport a Mark 48 advanced capability torpedo during a weapons handling evolution, Sept. 13, 2021.Emory S. Land is one of two U.S. Navy submarine tenders that provide maintenance, berthing and logistical support to submarines and surface ships in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Naomi Johnson) Share

POLARIS POINT, Guam

POLARIS POINT, Guam (Sept. 13, 2021) Sailors and civilian mariners assigned to the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) and Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) offload a Mark 48 advanced capability torpedo from Asheville during a weapons handling evolution in Polaris Point, Guam., Sept. 13, 2021. Emory S. Land is one of two U.S. Navy submarine tenders that provide maintenance, berthing 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 3rd Class Naomi Johnson) Share

ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 9, 2021) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Davonte Robinson, assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), conducts routine maintenance on the ship's Phalanx close-in weapons system, Sept. 9, 2021. Carter Hall 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 and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sawyer Connally) Share

STRAIT OF HORMUZ

STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Sept. 10, 2021) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Seth Stevens, assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), mans an M240B machine gun during a strait transit, Sept. 10, 2021. Carter Hall 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 and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sawyer Connally) Share

ARABIAN SEA

ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 10, 2021) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Michael Thompson monitors for contacts while standing watch aboard guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) in the Arabian Sea, Sept. 10. 2021. 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 and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Elisha Smith) Share

SANTA RITA, Guam

SANTA RITA, Guam (Sept. 2, 2021) Mineman 1st Class Matthew Pekarcik, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1, explains the capabilities of the Mark 18, Mod 2, Kingfish unmanned underwater vehicle to Indian navy sailors during an explosive ordnance disposal subject-matter expert exchange during MALABAR 2021. MALABAR 2021 is an example of the enduring partnership between Australian, Indian, Japanese and American maritime forces, who routinely operate together in the Indo-Pacific, fostering a cooperative approach toward regional security and stability. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s premiere maritime special operations force and is uniquely positioned to extend the fleet’s reach and deliver all-domain options for naval and joint force commanders. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Amara Timberlake) Share