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SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 22, 2024) The independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26), left, replenishes from the dry-cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) as the Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS Tromp (F803) follows in the South China Sea. The right of free oceans and free passage for shipping is crucial to the global economy. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

GULF OF GUINEA

GULF OF GUINEA (May 16, 2024) Three Ghana navy small boats approach the stern of the Comandanti-class patrol ship ITS Comandante Bettica (P 492) for the small boat boarding section of a joint Obangame Express 2024 and Flintlock 2024 maritime boarding and interdiction training demonstration. During Exercise Obangame Express 2024, the 13th rendition of the exercise, partner and allied forces collaborate to enhance collective maritime law enforcement capabilities, bolster national and regional security in West Africa, and foster greater interoperability among U.S., African, and multinational partners. Exercise Flintlock helps to strengthen the defense readiness of African partners and regional organizations in addressing security threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adriones Johnson) Share

GULF OF GUINEA

GULF OF GUINEA (May 16, 2024) An Italian Air Force HH-101A Caesar helicopter hovers over the flight deck of Comandanti-class patrol ship ITS Comandante Bettica (P 492) during a rehearsal for a helicopter fast-rope demonstration as a part of a joint operation between Obangame Express 2024 and Flintlock 2024 exercises. During Exercise Obangame Express 2024, the 13th rendition of the exercise, partner and allied forces collaborate to enhance collective maritime law enforcement capabilities, bolster national and regional security in West Africa, and foster greater interoperability among U.S., African, and multinational partners. Exercise Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual special operations exercise that works to strengthen African partner readiness, in partnership with other international special operations forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adriones Johnson) Share

GULF OF GUINEA

GULF OF GUINEA (May 15, 2024) An Italian Air Force HH-101A Caesar helicopter drops off personnel from the Ghana Navy Special Boat Service, Tunisian Armed Forces, and Libyan Armed Forces onto the flight deck of Comandanti-class patrol ship ITS Comandante Bettica (P 492) during a joint maritime interdiction and boarding training demonstration between Obangame Express 2024 and Flintlock 2024. During Exercise Obangame Express 2024, the 13th rendition of the exercise, partner and allied forces collaborate to enhance collective maritime law enforcement capabilities, bolster national and regional security in West Africa, and foster greater interoperability among U.S., African, and multinational partners. Exercise Flintlock is an African partner-led, U.S. and international enabled exercise focused on improving military interoperability of combined security forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adriones Johnson) Share

5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 3, 2024) U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and the Royal Saudi Naval Forces West Fleet participate in the exercise Indigo Defender 24, May 3, 2024. Indigo Defender is an annual bilateral maritime exercise between U.S. and Saudi maritime forces focused on maritime infrastructure protection, explosive ordnance disposal, and anti-terrorism force protection. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 3, 2024) U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and the Royal Saudi Naval Forces West Fleet participate in the exercise Indigo Defender 24, May 3, 2024. Indigo Defender is an annual bilateral maritime exercise between U.S. and Saudi maritime forces focused on maritime infrastructure protection, explosive ordnance disposal, and anti-terrorism force protection. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 18, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits the Atlantic Ocean, May 18, 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 Seaman Geoffrey L. Ottinger) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

INDIAN OCEAN (May 19, 2024) The U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), top, and the Indonesian navy Sampari-class fast attack craft KRI Kerambit (627) transit transit the Indian Ocean in formation during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2024, 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

LIBREVILLE, Gabon

LIBREVILLE, Gabon (May 9, 2024) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 2nd Class Erik Andrade and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Kyoto Isobe fake out JP-5 hoses in preparation for an underway aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), May 9, 2024. Hershel “Woody” Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ridge Leoni) Share

LIBREVILLE, Gabon

LIBREVILLE, Gabon (May 5, 2024) The expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) transits to the port of Libreville, Gabon from the Gulf of Guinea for a scheduled port visit, May 5, 2024. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ridge Leoni) Share

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla.

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (May 19, 2024) Sailors man the rails as the guided-missile destroyer USS Carney prepares to moor pierside during a homecoming event at Naval Station Mayport. Carney is returning after a deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sophie A. Pinkham) Share

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla.

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (May 19, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) ends a seven-month deployment as it is escorted into the basin at Naval Station Mayport. Carney returns after a deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steven Khor) Share