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PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 1, 2024) Sailors brace against the force of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, as other Sailors attach cargo on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during a vertical replenishment-at-sea with Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler, USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194), in the Philippine Sea, June 1. Commander, Task Force 73 (CTF-73) in coordination with Military Sealift Command Far East (MSC FE) refuels and resupplies deployed naval forces, along with regional allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. HSC 12, originally established as Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 2 on March 7, 1952, is the oldest active operational Navy helicopter squadron. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, 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 3rd Class Kazia Ream) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 1, 2024) The U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), back, the Royal Malaysian Navy Kedah-class offshore patrol vessel KD Terengganu (F174), front, and a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the "White Knights" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), transit in formation during Tiger Strike 24 in the South China Sea, June 1, 2024. Tiger Strike is a bilateral exercise between U.S. and Malaysia armed forces designed to enhance communication and build combat readiness through combined amphibious operations and subject matter expert exchanges in support of a shared vision for security and stability in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 31, 2024) U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conduct a bilateral visit, board, search, and seizure drill with the Argentinian navy and Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 31, 2024. Porter is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David C. Fines) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, takes off from Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 30, 2024. George Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational, and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 28, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting integrated exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nathaly Cruz) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 28, 2024) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Tyasia Knight, from Pensacola, Fla., stands deck edge catapult operator watch during flight operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting integrated exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nathaly Cruz) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 28, 2024) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Kyle Curran, from Chesapeake, Va., directs an E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 117, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting integrated exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nathaly Cruz) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 27, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting integrated exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael J. Cintron) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 27, 2024) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting integrated exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael J. Cintron) Share

NEW YORK

JERSEY CITY, N.J. - U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Units (EODMU) 2 and 6 fast rope from an MH-60S Knighthawk attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 9, during a community outreach event at Liberty State Park during Fleet Week New York 2024, May 26, 2024. Fleet Week New York is a week long, city-wide event with over 2,300 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guard personnel participating in the 36th year of this naval tradition showcasing our naval fleet and forces to the U.S. public. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins) Share

NEW YORK

U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Units (EODMU) 2 and 6 fly over New York City before performing a fast roping display from an MH-60S Knighthawk attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 9, during a community outreach event at the Middletown High School Aviation Event, May 24, 2024. Fleet Week New York is a week long, city-wide event with over 2,300 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guard personnel participating in the 36th year of this naval tradition showcasing our naval fleet and forces to the U.S. public. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins) Share

NEW YORK

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Units (EODMU) 2 and 6 fast rope from an MH-60S Knighthawk attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 9, during a community outreach event at the Mount Loretto Aviation Event in Staten Island, May 21, 2024. Fleet Week New York is a week long, city-wide event with over 2,300 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guard personnel participating in the 36th year of this naval tradition showcasing our naval fleet and forces to the U.S. public. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins) Share