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PACIFIC OCEAN

An F-35C Lightning II from the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 performs a touch and go on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, July 26, 2024. Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carson Croom) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An F-35B Lightning II aircraft lands aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) off the southern coast of California to begin developmental testing. (U.S. Navy photo by Darin Russell) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An F-35B Lightning II aircraft lands aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) off the southern coast of California to begin developmental testing. (U.S. Navy photo by Darin Russell) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An F-35B Lightning II aircraft lands aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) off the southern coast of California to begin developmental testing. (U.S. Navy photo by Darin Russell) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Lt. David Bailey, from Millersville, Maryland, assigned to air department’s primary flight control and air damage control division, gives the signal for an aircraft to take off from Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 14, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

A Sailor, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), signals to a MH-60s helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 (HSC 26), to stay on the flight deck during flight quarters, Oct. 8, 2024. Iwo Jima is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean performing routine operations in support of the ship's aviation certification. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaac Rodriguez) Share

U.S. 6TH FLEET

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Sunliners" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility, Oct. 8. USS Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Logan Nystrand) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 8, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations - from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryan Holloway) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey, attached to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while the ship transits the Philippine Sea, Oct. 8, 2024. The U.S. Department of Defense is supporting the Republic of the Philippines at the request of the Government of the Philippines and providing foreign disaster relief in the aftermath of Typhoon Krathon (Julian) in Northern Luzon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Normand Basque) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 launch and recover F-35C as they work to renew their carrier qualifications onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as they prepare to deploy alongside the Navy as an integrated part of Carrier Strike Group 3. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, led by Carrier Strike Group 3, deployed from San Diego, Jan. 3, in support of global maritime security operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations-from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1stLt. Charles Allen/Released) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11 receives cargo on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a replenishment in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 3, 2024. USS Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mike Shen) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An F-35C Lightning II, attached to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, takes off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 5, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share