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PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2024) Three MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters from the “Wolf Pack” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 fly over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 5, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 7th Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 7th Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Andrew Benvie) Share

PORTSMOUTH, England

PORTSMOUTH, England (Feb. 8, 2024) The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) arrives in Portsmouth, England, for a port visit while participating in Steadfast Defender 24, Feb. 8, 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

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) fires its 5-inch gun during a live-fire gunnery exercise in the Pacific Ocean. Sterett, assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's timeless roles of sea control and power projection. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles J. Scudella III) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Philippine Sea, Feb. 5, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 7th Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations - from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 7th Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Benvie) Share

San Diego, CA

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. (Feb. 12, 2024) The hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) returns to homeport at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego after completing a deployment in support of Pacific Partnership 2024. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Alexander) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2024) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), front, conducts joint operations in the South China Sea with the Philippine navy offshore patrol vessel BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS 15), Feb. 9, 2024. Gabrielle Giffords, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Jacob Ruder) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2024) A F-35B Lightning II aircraft from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's (MEU) Air Combat Element (ACE), takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 11, 2024. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas B. Contant) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) sails with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), not pictured, during a simulated strait transit in the Pacific Ocean. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Madison Cassidy) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG 121) sails with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), not pictured, during a simulated strait transit in the Pacific Ocean. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Madison Cassidy) Share

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 9, 2024) The expeditionary sea base Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John L. Canley (ESB 6) enters San Diego Harbor, Feb. 9, 2024. The latest expeditionary sea base is named for Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in 1968 during the battle Hue City in Vietnam. The ship will be commissioned Feb. 17 at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Mark D. Faram) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif.

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. (Feb. 9, 2024) The expeditionary sea base Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John L. Canley (ESB 6) arrives at Naval Air Station North Island, Feb. 9, 2024, where the ship will be commissioned Feb. 17. The first of its name, the ship honors retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, who was awarded the Medal of Honor 50 years after his actions during the Battle of Hue City. Canley served as company gunnery sergeant for Company A, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, 1968. Sgt. Maj. Canley passed away in Bend, Oregon May 11, 2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif.

CORONADO, Ca. (Feb. 9, 2024) Sailors handle line as the expeditionary sea base Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John L. Canley (ESB 6) arrives at Naval Air Station North Island, Feb. 9, 2024, where the ship will be commissioned Feb. 17. The first of its name, the ship honors retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, who was awarded the Medal of Honor 50 years after his actions during the Battle of Hue City. Canley served as company gunnery sergeant for Company A, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, 1968. Sgt. Maj. Canley passed away in Bend, Oregon May 11, 2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders) Share