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PHEONIX

PHOENIX (Feb. 5, 2023) Damage Controlman 1st Class Kreig Newton hands out recruiting aids to visitors at the Super Bowl 57 Fan Experience. Navy Recruiting Command consists of a command headquarters, two Navy Recruiting Regions and 26 Navy Talent Acquisition Groups that serve more than 815 recruiting stations across the world. Their combined goal is to attract the highest quality candidates to assure the ongoing success of America’s Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cody Anderson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 4, 2023) Sailors look on as an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the flight deck during flight operations aboard the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 4, 2023. 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 3rd Class Jordan Brown) Share

ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 1, 2023) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter attached to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 1, 2023. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Riley Gasdia) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 29, 2023) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 lands on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 29, 2023. The Dambusters earned their nickname on May 1, 1951 when the squadron's Skyraiders destroyed the heavily defended and strategically positioned Hwacheon Dam in North Korea with aerial torpedoes by making precise low-level runs. 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

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2023) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 flies over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during friends and family day in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 24, 2023. George Washington is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk and is undergoing an inspection and survey, a comprehensive evaluation of the material condition of the ship to ensure its fully prepared for sea operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman August Clawson) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2023) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 takes-off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during friends and family day in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 24, 2023. George Washington is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk and is undergoing an inspection and survey, a comprehensive evaluation of the material condition of the ship to ensure its fully prepared for sea operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Russell) Share

ADRIATIC SEA

ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 13, 2023) Cmdr. Christopher Keen, off-going commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, and Capt. Rick Burgess, commanding officer of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), fly over the flight deck in an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Blacklions" of VFA-213 during an airborne change of command ceremony, Sept. 13, 2023. VFA-213 is deployed aboard CVN 78 as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe 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 2nd Class Jackson Adkins) Share

ADRIATIC SEA

ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 13, 2023) Cmdr. Christopher Keen, commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, and Capt. Rick Burgess, commanding officer of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), perform start-ups on an F/A-18F Super Hornet from VFA-213 on the flight deck, Sept. 13, 2023. VFA-213 is deployed aboard Gerald R. Ford as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe 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 2nd Class Jackson Adkins) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 9, 2023) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Anthony Grassette, from Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, assigned to air department, V-1 Division, walks across the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 9, 2023. George Washington is underway in support of carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman August Clawson) Share

ADRIATIC SEA

ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 8, 2023) An EA-18G Growler attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 taxies on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 9, 2023. George Washington is underway in support of carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman August Clawson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 25, 2023) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson, Carrier Strike Group 1's flagship, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Larissa T. Dougherty) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 25, 2023) Sailors guide an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 into a catapult shuttle on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson, Carrier Strike Group 1's flagship, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Larissa T. Dougherty) Share