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PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2024) Sailors stabilize NASA's crew module test article (CMTA) during rehearsal for launching from the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during Underway Recovery Test 11, Feb. 22, 2024. In preparation for NASA's Artemis II crewed mission, which will send four astronauts in Orion beyond the Moon, NASA and the Department of Defense will conduct a series of tests to demonstrate and evaluate the processes, procedures, and hardware used in recovery operations for crewed lunar missions. The U.S. Navy has many unique capabilities that make it an ideal partner to support NASA, including its amphibious ships with the ability to embark helicopters, launch and recover small boats, three-dimensional air search radar and advanced medical facilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Woods) Share

BAB ALMANDEB

BAB AL-MANDEB (Jan. 24, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) and the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) sail alongside merchant vessels while transiting the Bab al-Mandeb, Jan. 24, 2024. Gravely is 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) Share

BAB ALMANDEB

BAB AL-MANDEB (Jan. 21, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) escorts the merchant vessel Ocean Jazz during a transit of Bab al-Mandeb, Jan. 21, 2024. Gravely is 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) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (Feb. 1, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) in the Red Sea, Feb. 1, 2024. Laboon is 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) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Feb. 21, 2024) Sailors man the rails as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) returns to homeport at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. William P. Lawrence is assigned to Carrier Strike Group ONE and returning from a 4-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joseph M. Buliavac) Share

HARSTAD, Norway

HARSTAD, Norway (Feb. 21, 2024) The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) sails through the Norwegian Sea to arrive in Harstad, Norway, for a port visit in support of Steadfast Defender 24, Feb. 21, 2024. Steadfast Defender 2024, NATO's largest exercise in decades, will demonstrate NATO's ability to deploy forces rapidly from across the Alliance to reinforce the defense of Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danielle Serocki) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Feb. 21, 2024) Friends and family watch as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) returns to homeport at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. William P. Lawrence is assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 and is returning from a 4-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joseph M. Buliavac) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 5, 2024) An AV-8B Harrier attached to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 5, 2024. Bataan is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bradley Rickard) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 19, 2024) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) in the South China Sea, Feb. 19, 2024. John Finn is forward-deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. USNS John Ericsson is assigned to Military Sealift Command Far East (MSC FE) who in coordination with Commander, Task Force 73, refuels and resupplies deployed naval forces, along with regional allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Stack) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2024) The Italian navy Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) 62 sits in the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) during well deck operations in support of Steadfast Defender 24 in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 15, 2024. Steadfast Defender 2024, NATO's largest exercise in decades, will demonstrate NATO's ability to deploy forces rapidly from across the Alliance to reinforce the defense of Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danielle Serocki) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Red Ripper” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 performs a touch-and-go on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Feb. 16, 2024. Harry S. Truman is the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and is currently underway conducting flight deck certification as part of the basic phase. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mike Shen) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2024) A C-2A Greyhound from the "Rawhides" of Fleet Logistic Support Squadron (VRC) 40 approaches the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) for an arrested landing in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 16, 2024. Harry S. Truman is the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and is currently underway conducting flight deck certification as part of the basic phase. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mike Shen) Share