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PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 17, 2024) Sailors conduct maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, 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 Kassandra Alanis) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 27, 2024) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Nicolas White, from Austin, Texas, uses signal wands to direct a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, to the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) as the ship transits the South China Sea during Exercise Balikatan 24, April 27, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sang Kim) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

INDIAN OCEAN (May 19, 2024) Sailors aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) cross the flight deck after removing chocks and chains from an Indonesian Navy AS565 MBe Panther helicopter assigned to the 100th Air Squadron, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2024 while underway in the Indian Ocean, May 19, 2024. This year's exercise coincides with 75 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Indonesia. In its 30th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

INDIAN OCEAN (May 19, 2024) U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Qwashewn Mayes, from Memphis, Tennessee, signals to an Indonesian Navy AS565 MBe Panther helicopter assigned to the 100th Air Squadron, as it approaches the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2024 while underway in the Indian Ocean, May 19, 2024. This year's exercise coincides with 75 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Indonesia. In its 30th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 24, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 launches off the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, May 24, 2024. The Eagles conduct carrier-based air strikes and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group, and intelligence collection operations. 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 2nd Class Caleb Dyal) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 24, 2024) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Launch/Recovery Equipment) 3rd Class Omar PuenteGarcia, from Dallas, aligns the catapult as an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 prepares to launch off the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, May 24, 2024. The Royal Maces conduct carrier-based air strikes and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group and intelligence collection operations. 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 2nd Class Caleb Dyal) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 22, 2024) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Kiara Feliciano, from Saint Augustine, Florida, right, and Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Trevor Bailey, from Post Falls, Idaho, standby as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, takes off from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the north Pacific Ocean, May 22, 2024. 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 2nd Class Keyly Santizo) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 22, 2024) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Launch/Recovery Equipment) 2nd Class Zachary Dahl, from Pleasant Hill, Oregon, clears the landing area as an EA-18G Growler attached to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 launches off the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the north Pacific Ocean, May 22, 2024. The primary role of EA-18G Growlers is to disrupt the ability to communicate between units in combat through the use of electronic warfare. 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 2nd Class Keyly Santizo) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2024) Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Cipriano Canales, from McAllen, Texas, performs maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, aboard 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 Joey Sitter) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2024) Sailors conduct 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 2nd Class Michael J. Cintron) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 18, 2024) Sailors taxi a F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, 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 2nd Class Michael J. Cintron) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 17, 2024) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) 3rd Class Noah Mason, left, from Sierra Madre, Calif., and Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) 1st Class Danny Almazan, from Santa Rita, Guam, conduct maintenance on an E-2D Hawkeye assigned to Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 117 in the hangar bay aboard 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