Photo Gallery

GREAT LAKES, Ill.

The Honorable Brad Schneider, Illinois' 10th Congressional District , visits USS Trayer at Recruit Training Command (RTC). Trayer, more commonly referred to as "Battle Stations," is the crucible event that recruits must pass prior to graduation, testing their knowledge and skills in basic seamanship, damage control, firefighting and emergency response procedures. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Posada) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts a Phalanx close-in weapons system live-fire exercise in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 6, 2024. Nimitz is in 3rd Fleet conducting routine training operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner) Share

CAMDEN, N.J.

U.S. Navy Sailors with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Basilone (DDG 122) pose for a group photo aboard the USS New Jersey (BB 62) in Camden, New Jersey, Nov. 6, 2024. John Basilone will be commissioned in New York City on Nov. 9. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Danny Gonzalez) Share

FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 3, 2024) U.S. Sailors fire M4 rifles during a gun shoot on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112). (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

LUMUT, Malaysia

Boatswain's Mate Seaman Michael Guilliams, from Coshocton, Ohio, hoses down the anchor chain aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) as the ship hauls in the anchor before departing Lumut, Malaysia, Nov. 5, 2024. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 prepares to land aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) during flight quarters in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 1, 2024. Arleigh Burke is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zac Shea) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Malcom Grandison, North Carolina, assigned to air department aboard the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the"Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 on the flight deck, November 1, 2024. USS Gerald R. Ford, the flagship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, is currently underway in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of operations, conducting Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical training (SWATT). SWATT is the surface force’s premiere advanced tactical training exercise that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly) Share

ANDAMAN SEA

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) departs Lumut, Malaysia, Nov. 5, 2024. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

BATH, Maine

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby tours General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine, with BIW Vice President, Programs Mr. Christopher Waaler, Nov. 1, 2024. The shipyard specializes in the design, building and support of the Navy’s surface combatants and is the lead designer and builder of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. Kilby visited the Northeast to engage with Sailors and meet with Navy and industry leadership to discuss Navy readiness, Sailor Quality of Service and the CNO’s Navigation Plan 2024. (Photo courtesy of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works) Share

BATH, Maine

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby salutes the sideboys as he departs the future USS John Basilone (DDG 122) at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine, Nov. 1, 2024. The shipyard specializes in the design, building and support of the Navy’s surface combatants and is the lead designer and builder of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. Kilby visited the Northeast to engage with Sailors and meet with Navy and industry leadership to discuss Navy readiness, Sailor Quality of Service and the CNO’s Navigation Plan 2024. (Photo credit General Dynamics Bath Iron Works) Share

BATH, Maine

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby tours the ongoing construction at the multi-mission drydock at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Oct. 31, 2024. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is America’s leader for attack submarine maintenance, repair, and modernization. Kilby visited the Northeast to engage with Sailors meet with Navy and industry leadership to discuss Navy readiness, Sailor Quality of Service and the CNO’s Navigation Plan 2024. (U.S Navy photo by Branden Bourque) Share

KITTERY, Maine

KITTERY, Maine (Oct. 31, 2024) - Jade Yelton, Child Youth Program Direct at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, right, discusses functions of the shipyard's childcare development center with Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby during a scheduled tour of the shipyard, Oct. 31, 2024. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is America’s leader for attack submarine maintenance, repair, and modernization. Kilby visited the Northeast to engage with Sailors meet with Navy and industry leadership to discuss Navy readiness, Sailor Quality of Service and the CNO’s Navigation Plan 2024. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charlotte C. Oliver) Share