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RED SEA

RED SEA (April 20, 2024) An Aviation Ordnanceman preps an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, for take-off during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, April 20. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (April 20, 2024) An Aviation Ordnanceman and an Aviation Electronics Mate prepare an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, for take off during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, April 20. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (April 19, 2024) Sailors prepare an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Rampagers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, for launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, April 19. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (April 19, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Rampagers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, prepares for flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, April 19. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (April 18, 2024) An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) participates in flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, April 18. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (April 18, 2024) Sailors prepare an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, for launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, April 18. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (April 16, 2024) Sailors prepare an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Fighting Swordsmen" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, for launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, April 16. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 2, 2024) Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, departs the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) aboard an MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to the "Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 in the Mediterranean Sea, May 2, 2024. Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 partnered interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Janae Chambers) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 1, 2024) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Qwashewn Mayes supports Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Justin Loubeau as he signals to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the “White Knights” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) while underway in the South China Sea during Exercise Balikatan 24, May 1, 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. Mayes is a native of Tennessee and Loubeau is a native of Florida. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 1, 2024) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Luke Roberts transits the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) after removing a chock and chain from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the “White Knights” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), while underway in the South China Sea during Exercise Balikatan 24, May 1, 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. Roberts is a native of Ohio. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 1, 2024) U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, transport gear on the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) while underway in the South China Sea during Exercise Balikatan 24, May 1, 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 Evan Diaz) Share

MISAWA, Japan

MISAWA, Japan (Apr. 25, 2024) A P-8A Poseidon assigned to the “Red Lancers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 takes off on a Search and Rescue (SAR) mission flight. The P-8A is capable of supporting SAR missions by quickly securing, launching, and deploying the SAR kit to stranded persons and increasing the chances of survivability prior to rescue. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class Ashley Guire) Share