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PHILIPPINE SEA

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Kristiana Tyler, from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, installs a tail fastener to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 30, 2024. Preble 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Demetrius Quinn, from Cleveland, welds a spring put aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during routine operations in the South China Sea, Nov. 30, 2024. Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting routine operations 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 3rd Class Sheryssa Dodard) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A Sailor assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) prepares to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 27, 2024. USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah B. Goessl) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Aircraft assigned to the "Blue Knights" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced) operate with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 22, 2024. Wasp is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations as the flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)- 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), in support of U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ruben Reed) Share

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) departs Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting routine operations 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 Apprentice Daniel Kimmelman) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Damage Controlman 3rd Class Nathan Hunt, of Oceanside, Calif., reports casualty conditions to a repair locker during a general quarters drill aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 26, 2024. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brianna Walker) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Mason Carpenter, of Ashe County, N.C., left, fires a 50 Cal. machine gun while Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Justin Nguyenpham, of Port Arthur, Texas, establishes communication on the aft missile deck during a general quarters drill aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 26, 2024. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brianna Walker) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

Capt. Damon Loveless, executive officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), observes a fueling-at-sea with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) in the Indian Ocean. Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting routine operations 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 Sonny Escalante) Share

VISAKHAPATNAM, India

U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators and Indian Marine Commando Force members participate in close-quarters combat training in Visakhapatnam, India during exercise Malabar 2024, Oct. 12, 2024. Malabar 24 is a combined field training exercise with the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and U.S. Navy participants. The exercise is designed to support achievement of strategic objectives by strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific and promoting interoperability in the conduct of complex warfighting operations.  (Courtesy Photo) (Portions of this image have been blurred for security reasons.) Share

VISAKHAPATNAM, India

U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators and Indian Marine Commando Force members participate in urban warfare training in Visakhapatnam, India, Oct. 12 during exercise Malabar 2024. Malabar 24 is a combined field training exercise with the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and U.S. Navy participants. The exercise is designed to support achievement of strategic objectives by strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific and promoting interoperability in the conduct of complex warfighting operations.  (Courtesy Photo) Share

VISAKHAPATNAM, India

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) members, U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators and an Indian Marine Commando Force members participate in Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training with the dry bulk cargo ship Atlantis Discovery in Visakhapatnam, India during exercise Malabar 2024, Oct. 13, 2024. Malabar 24 is a combined field training exercise with the Indian Navy, JMSDF and U.S. Navy participants. The exercise is designed to support achievement of strategic objectives by strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific and promoting interoperability in the conduct of complex warfighting operations. (Courtesy Photo) Share

VISAKHAPATNAM, India

U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators and Indian Marine Commando Force members secure a beach during over-the-beach training in Visakhapatnam, India during exercise Malabar 2024, Oct. 12. Malabar 24 is a combined field training exercise with the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and U.S. Navy participants. The exercise is designed to support achievement of strategic objectives by strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific and promoting interoperability in the conduct of complex warfighting operations.  (Courtesy Photo) (Portions of this image have been blurred for security reasons.) Share