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PHILIPPINE SEA

An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 participates in vertical replenishment training on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 12, 2024. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeadan Andre) Share

CARIBBEAN SEA

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Kingsville (LCS 36) is underway with the Colombian navy Pohang-lass corvette ARC Almirante Tono (CM 56) in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 9, 2024. The U.S. routinely conducts exercises with allies and partners to enhance multinational capability, improve interoperability and strengthen maritime partnerships. Kingsville is underway in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations conducting routine operations. (Photo courtesy of the Colombian Navy) Share

U.S. 5TH FLEET

Aviation Electrician’s Mates conduct maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) sails with the flagship of the Italian navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CV 550) during divisional tactics maneuvering in the South China Sea, Sept. 10, 2024. Russell is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John A. Miller) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) sails past the Italian navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Alpino (F 594) during divisional tactics maneuvering in the South China Sea, Sept. 10, 2024. Russell is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John A. Miller) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) sails in formation with the Italian navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Alpino (F 594), the flagship of the Italian Navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CV 550) and the Italian Navy multipurpose combat ship ITS Raimondo Montecuccoli (P432) in the South China Sea, Sept. 9, 2024. Russell is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John A. Miller) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jadon Howard stands watch on the bridge wing aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) as the Italian navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Alpino (F 594) sails alongside in the South China Sea, Sept. 9, 2024. Russell is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John A. Miller) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) sails behind the flagship of the Italian navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CV 550) in the South China Sea, Sept. 9, 2024. Russell is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John A. Miller) Share

VALPARAISO, Chile

VALPARAISO, Chile (Sept. 9, 2024) A visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team comprised of Chilean Special Forces, U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team East, and U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team San Diego train during Chilean navy-hosted exercise UNITAS LXV (65) Sept. 9, 2024. UNITAS is the longest-running multinational maritime exercise in the world, focused on enhanced interoperability in maritime and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and to create new relationships that will promote peace, stability, and prosperity. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet is the maritime component of U.S. Southern Command and the trusted maritime partner for Caribbean, Central and South America maritime forces leading to improved unity, security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hunter S. Harwell) Share

VALPARAISO, Chile

PUERTO ALDEA, Chile (Sept. 8, 2024) A Mexican navy ANX-2157 Panther helicopter prepares for take off aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during multinational flight operations as part of the Chilean navy-hosted exercise UNITAS LXV (65) Sept. 8, 2024. UNITAS is the longest-running multinational maritime exercise in the world, focused on enhanced interoperability in maritime and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and to create new relationships that will promote peace, stability, and prosperity. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet is the maritime component of U.S. Southern Command and the trusted maritime partner for Caribbean, Central and South America maritime forces leading to improved unity, security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Operations Specialist 2nd Class Trevonte Jasper) Share

VALPARAISO, Chile

Naval forces participating in UNITAS LXV (65), the world's longest-running multinational maritime exercise, transit the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 5, 2024. The Chilean navy is hosting this year's UNITAS, which features 17 ships, two submarines, 20 aircraft and more than 4,300 personnel from 24 partner nations. Forces will conduct operations off the coast of Valparaiso, Chile, and ashore in the vicinity of Puerto Aldea, Chile, through September 12. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

ARLINGTON, Va.

Cheryle Stone receives the American flag from Rear Adm. Mike Brown during an interment service for Mess Attendant 3rd Class David Walker at Arlington National Cemetery. Walker was killed aboard the battleship USS California (BB-44) during the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser) Share