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PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 19, 2024) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), lead ship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, and ships from the Peruvian navy transit in formation during a photo exercise while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 19, 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 18, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Flying Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), June 18, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, 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 Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 15, 2024) Rear Adm. Christopher Alexander, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, jumps into the ocean from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 during a search and rescue training exercise, June 15, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of CSG-9, 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 Adina Phebus) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2024) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) commit seven roses to sea to commemorate the seven-year anniversary of the June 17, 2017 collision at sea that killed seven Sailors aboard the ship. The Fitzgerald is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of the basic phase to complete certifications and training events in preparation for future sustained operations at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 16, 2024) Seaman Navardo Morrison, from New York, scans the sea for surface activity using mounted ship's binoculars on vulture's row aboard the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as part of operations in support of Valiant Shield 2024, in the Philippine Sea, June 16, 2024. Exercises such as Valiant Shield allow the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kazia Ream) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 15, 2024) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Launch/Recovery) Equipment Airman Jonathan BaileyHunter, right, from Norristown, Pennsylvania, and Airman Alexis SandovalMariscal, from San Diego, both assigned to air department's V-2 division, oil arresting gear on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 15, 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

SAN DIEGO (June 14, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), left, renders honors as USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) transits out of San Diego Bay to participate in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 15, 2024) ) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Jaime Olivo enters a smoke-filled space during a general quarters drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) in support of Valiant Shield 2024. Exercises such as Valiant Shield allow the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 14, 2024) Sailors conduct a vertical replenishment aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 14, 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

PUTLOS, Germany

PUTLOS, Germany (June 14, 2024) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Units (EODMU) 2 and 12 conduct helicopter rope suspension techniques from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the "Blackjacks" of Helicopter Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 during fast-rope and rappelling training in Putlos, Germany, June 14, 2024. BALTOPS 24 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 14, 2024) U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), left, conducts a maneuvering exercise with the French navy Aquitaine-class frigate FS Bretagne (D 655) in the Philippine Sea during Valiant Shield 2024, June 14, 2024. Exercises such as Valiant Shield allow the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of services and with our allies to conduct precise, overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (JUNE 13, 2024) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 conduct fast-rope and rappel training from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 onto the flight deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) during Valiant Shield 2024. EODMU-5 is embarked with Carrier Strike Group 5 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Exercises such as Valiant Shield allow the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo- Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ange Olivier Clement) Share