Photo Gallery

PACIFIC OCEAN

Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Derian Barnett, from Houston, replaces the barrel of an M2HB .50-caliber machine gun during a crew-served weapons qualification aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 4, 2024. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. Tripoli is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Austyn Riley) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Operations Specialist 2nd Class Chris Johnson tracks vessels in the area from the combat information center aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in the Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 4, 2024. Amphibious assault ships, like Iwo Jima, project power and maintain presence by serving as the flagship of an amphibious ready group and expeditionary strike group at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Savannah Hardesty) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) conducts maneuvering exercises with the Republic of Cyprus offshore patrol vessel Commodore Andreas loannides (P61) in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 29, 2024. Bulkeley 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 Joseph Macklin) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION NORFOLK

A Sailor assigned to Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) tests the Oculus headset utilized for sexual assault prevention and suicide prevention virtual reality training onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Nov. 14, 2024. MARMC, a field activity under Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), provides surface ship maintenance, management and oversight of private sector maintenance and fleet technical assistance to ships in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Harrison Cox). Share

ARABIAN GULF

Chief Mineman Thomas Kidwell fires a .50-caliber machine gun aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Gladiator (MCM 11) in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 25, 2024. Gladiator operates in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. William Hunter) Share

ARABIAN GULF

Lt. Cmdr. William Goodyear, commanding officer, uses a pelorus on the bridge wing aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Gladiator (MCM 11), in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 23. Gladiator operates in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. William Hunter) Share

ARABIAN GULF

Lt. j.g. Olivia Stile stands watch on the bridge aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Gladiator (MCM 11), in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 23. Gladiator operates in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. William Hunter) Share

ARABIAN GULF

The U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144) transits the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 24, 2024. Glen Harris operates in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. William Hunter) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 takes off on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 3, 2024. Iwo Jima is underway conducting flight operations as part of its aviation qualifications. Amphibious assault ships, like Iwo Jima, project power and maintain presence by serving as the flagship of an amphibious ready group and expeditionary strike group at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaac Rodriguez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Master Chief Damage Controlman Teddy Yates, left, from Harwood, Maryland, instructs Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Jarod Rife, from Wapakoneta, Ohio, on the proper use of a naval firefighting thermal imager during a damage control training exercise in the carpentry shop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) while underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations, Dec. 3, 2024. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David C. Fines) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Sunliners" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 27, 2024. 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

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and distinguished visitors gather for a group photo following an all hands call on the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) at Naval Base San Diego, Dec. 4, 2024. Secretary Del Toro visited the Boxer for an all hands call to meet with Sailors to recognize their accomplishments on a recent deployment to the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and present Schwarzenegger with the Department of the Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Miles) Share