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CORONADO, Calif

With the final departure of the F/A-18 Hornet, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) closes a chapter in its storied legacy, transitioning toward the future of naval aviation. This aircraft, maintained by skilled hands and experienced minds, reflects FRCSW's ongoing commitment to excellence. (Christopher D Nette) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, takes off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 28, 2024. George Washington is 7th Fleet’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside Allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

SOUDA BAY, Greece

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. London Marin (left), assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Dylan Allgood, assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious landing dock ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), stand defense of the amphibious task force (DATF) and the small caliber action team (SCAT) on the ship's fo'c'sle during sea and anchor detail, Oct. 26, 2024. Oak Hill is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th MEU (SOC). The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is on a scheduled deployment to the NAVEUR-NAVAF area of operations, supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Kemble) Share

SOUDA BAY, Greece

Operations Specialist 2nd Class Marcus Copelandclark, assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious landing dock ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), stands scope watch on the ship's bridge, Oct. 26, 2024. Oak Hill is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC). The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is on a scheduled deployment to the NAVEUR-NAVAF area of operations, supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Kemble) Share

SOUDA BAY, Greece

Seaman Jerry Ursua, assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious landing dock ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), lifts a flagpole on the ship's flight deck during sea and anchor detail, Oct. 26, 2024. Oak Hill is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC). The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is on a scheduled deployment to the NAVEUR-NAVAF area of operations, supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Kemble) Share

SOUDA BAY, Greece

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Luisdavid Alcabedos (left), and Quartermaster 3rd Class Jaden Marcum, both assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious landing dock ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), stand watch on the ship's port bridge wing during sea and anchor detail, Oct. 26, 2024. Oak Hill is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC). The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is on a scheduled deployment to the NAVEUR-NAVAF area of operations, supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Kemble) Share

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss.

Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy for Intelligence and Security Victor B. Minella, John Keast, U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee staff director, and Pat Thompson, Adam Barker, and Chris Vignes, members of the senator's staff, tour Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School facilities at the John C. Stennis Space Center in south Mississippi, Oct. 29. During their visit to the Stennis Space Center, Minella and the SASC staff members also received a tour and command brief from Special Boat Team 22, NSW's only riverine capability. The tour included a Special Operations Craft-Riverine demonstration and also M134 machine gun familiarization. (Photo by 1st Sgt. Sharon M. Mock) Share

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss.

Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy for Intelligence and Security Victor B. Minella, John Keast, U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee staff director, and Pat Thompson, Adam Barker, and Chris Vignes, members of the senator's staff, tour Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School facilities at the John C. Stennis Space Center in south Mississippi, Oct. 29. During their visit to the Stennis Space Center, Minella and the SASC staff members also received a tour and command brief from Special Boat Team 22, NSW's only riverine capability. The tour included a Special Operations Craft-Riverine demonstration and also M134 machine gun familiarization. (U.S. Navy photo by Angela K. Fry) Share

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Pete Lumianski gets his "Wings of Gold" pinned by his wife, Chris Lumianski, during a ceremony in Pensacola, Florida, 1967. Lumianski, a former pilot with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, visited the hangar as part of a personal trip with multiple stops along the East Coast. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of retired Capt. Pete Lumianski) Share

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Pete Lumianski poses in front of an RH-3A Sea King Helicopter during his first tour from 1967-1970 at Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26's predecessor squadron, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 6, based out of Naval Station Norfolk. Lumianski, a former pilot with the squadron, visited the hangar as part of a personal trip with multiple stops along east coast. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of retired Capt. Pete Lumianski) Share

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Pete Lumianski flying an RH-3A Sea King Helicopter during his first tour from 1967-1970 at Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26's predecessor squadron, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 6, based out of Naval Station Norfolk. Lumianski, a former pilot with the squadron, visited the hangar as part of a personal trip with multiple stops along east coast. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of retired Capt. Pete Lumianski) Share

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

Lt. Maxwell Gray shows retired Capt. Pete Lumianski an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) manual in the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 ready room at Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 13, 2024. Lumianski, a former pilot with the squadron, visited the hangar as part of a personal trip with multiple stops along east coast. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Julie Johnson) Share