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NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Aug. 5, 2023) A Sailor assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) embraces his children during the boat's homecoming celebration, Aug. 5, 2023. Annapolis returned to Naval Base Guam following a six-month deployment. During the deployment, Annapolis conducted missions vital to national security, enhancing the operational capabilities and deterrence within the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Wolpert) Share

IONIAN SEA

IONIAN SEA (Aug. 8, 2023) Ensign Dane Hamilton, left, first lieutenant assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), stands as boat officer on a rigid-hull inflatable boat during search-and-rescue training with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 9 in the Ionian Sea, Aug. 8, 2023. Forces from Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG 2) and the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) are conducting the Sage Wolverine series of high-end maritime training events in the Central Mediterranean Sea to increase NATO interoperability a promote regional peace and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey) Share

STRAIT OF HORMUZ

STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Aug. 6, 2023) An L3 Harris Arabian Fox MAST-13 unmanned surface vessel, front, the U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutter USCGC Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141), the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) transit the Strait of Hormuz, Aug. 6, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

APRA HARBOR, Guam

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug. 4, 2023) Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Yayah Sesay, left, assists his daughter during a firefighting capabilities demonstration conducted as part of a family day aboard the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), Aug. 4, 2023. Friends and family were invited aboard to experience a day in the life of a Sailor first-hand. Emory S. Land is tasked to provide expeditionary intermediate-level maintenance, services, and logistics support to deployed submarines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nikita Custer) Share

IONIAN SEA

IONIAN SEA (Aug. 2, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) performs an underway replenishment with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE-13) in the Ionian Sea, Aug. 2, 2023. Ramage is part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adriones Johnson) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 6, 2023) An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 transports cargo from fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) to the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), during a vertical replenishment, Aug. 6 2023. Forces from Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group are conducting the Sage Wolverine series of high-end maritime training events in the central Mediterranean Sea to increase NATO interoperability and promote regional peace and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins) Share

RIGA, Latvia

RIGA, Latvia (Aug. 6, 2023) Sailors hold mooring line on the fo'c'sle aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) while mooring in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 6, 2023. Roosevelt is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elexia Morelos) Share

SUEZ CANAL

SUEZ CANAL (Aug. 6, 2023) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Kelsea Peterson mans the helm as the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) transits the Suez Canal, Aug. 6, 2023. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked units from the 26 Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable), under the command and control of Task Force 51/5, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command area of operations, employed by U.S. Fifth Fleet to maintain maritime security and stability in the Middle East Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 4, 2023) Cmdr. Drew Huston, off-going commanding officer of the "Bear Aces" of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 124, celebrates his final flight with VAW-124 on the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Aug. 4, 2023. Forces from Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group are conducting the Sage Wolverine series of high-end maritime training events in the central Mediterranean Sea to increase NATO interoperability and promote regional peace and stability (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nolan Pennington) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 5, 2023) Sailors assigned to Tactical Air Control Squadron 21 track the movement of aircraft within the vicinity of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan, along with the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) are currently on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. The U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps routinely participate in scheduled deployments to improve combined combat readiness, increase operational capacity, and strengthen relationships among allies and partners throughout the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Riley Gasdia) Share

IONIAN SEA

IONIAN SEA (Aug. 5, 2023) Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 3rd Class Vincent Turner, right, Fireman Jaylen Koch and Damage Controlman Fireman Jeffery Camacho enter Main Engine Room 1 aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) to combat a simulated fire as the ship conducts a general quarters drill, Aug. 5, 2023. Forces from Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG 2) and the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) are conducting the Sage Wolverine series of high-end maritime training events in the Central Mediterranean Sea to increase NATO interoperability a promote regional peace and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 4, 2023) An MH-60S Sea hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, conducts flight operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a replenishment-at-sea evolution. Bataan, along with the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) are currently on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. The U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps routinely participate in scheduled deployments to improve combined combat readiness, increase operational capacity, and strengthen relationships among allies and partners throughout the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso) Share