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PACIFIC OCEAN

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22), with sailors embarked from USS Savannah (LCS 28), participates in a surface action group live-fire gunnery exercise alongside USS Montgomery (LCS 8) and the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers USS Gridley (DDG 101) and USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 27, 2024. Kansas City is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). SWATT is the surface force's premiere advanced tactical training exercise increasing warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Aristotle Toyco) Share

SAN DIEGO

Rear Adm. Gregory Newkirk, commander, Carrier Strike Group 5/Task Force (CTF) 70, speaks during a change of command ceremony in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) while in-port Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Oct. 3, 2024. During the ceremony, Capt. Daryle Cardone was relieved by Capt. Dale Gregory as the ship's commanding officer. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Stanton) Share

SAN DIEGO

Capt. Daryle Cardone, outgoing commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), salutes sideboys, completing his turnover during a change of command ceremony in the hangar bay while in-port Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Oct. 3, 2024. During the ceremony, Cardone was relieved by Capt. Dale Gregory as the ship's commanding officer. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships, and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keith Knisely) Share

SAN DIEGO

Capt. Daryle Cardone, right, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), receives his pennant from Command Master Chief Tychicious Turner, command master chief, left, as Cmdr. Jason Ulven, chaplain, observes during a change of command ceremony in the hangar bay while in-port Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Oct. 3, 2024. During the ceremony, Capt. Dale Gregory relieved Cardone as the ship's commanding officer. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships, and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keith Knisely) Share

SAN DIEGO

Capt. Dale Gregory, prospective commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), salutes sideboys during a change of command ceremony in the hangar bay while in-port Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Oct. 3, 2024. During the ceremony, Gregory relieved Capt. Daryle Cardone as the ship's commanding officer. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships, and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keith Knisely) Share

SAN DIEGO

Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) bong off Capt. Daryle Cardone, outgoing commanding officer, and his family following a change of command ceremony in the hangar bay while in-port Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Oct. 3, 2024. During the ceremony, Cardone was relieved by Capt. Dale Gregory as the ship's commanding officer. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships, and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Dimal) Share

LIMASSOL, Cyprus

The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives in Limassol, Cyprus to conduct scheduled mid-deployment voyage repairs and bilateral training with the Republic of Cyprus national guard, Oct. 4, 2024. The training, set to take place from September to early November, was coordinated with the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and is designed to strengthen the operational capabilities of both forces and reaffirm the strong security cooperation and commitment to regional stability between the U.S. and Cyprus. The 24th MEU (SOC) and Wasp Amphibious Ready Group are on a scheduled deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations to support U.S., Allied, and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Routine training exercises ensure that we, alongside our Allies and partners, are postured and ready to respond rapidly and effectively to any mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rayn Sammet Share

ROTA, Spain

Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella Site Rota is one of the largest fuel operations in the area of responsibility. Being the primary lab to analyze fuel for the region, necessary measurements are in place to ensure the quality of the fuel. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Charles Joseph, from Miami, assigned to the "Proud Warriors" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72, performs releasing control checks on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Oct. 1, 2024. Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the Atlantic Ocean on a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mike Shen) Share

TIMOR SEA

Retail Services Specialist 3rd Class Mark Douce, left, from St. Francisville, Louisiana, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Dylan Chase, from Jupiter, Florida, man a .50-caliber machine gun mount on the forecastle aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during a small craft action team drill while conducting multilateral operations in the Timor Sea, Sept. 26, 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

TIMOR SEA

An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 warns off a rigid-hull inflatable boat as it approaches the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during a small craft action team drill while conducting multilateral operations in the Timor Sea, Sept. 26, 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

PACIFIC OCEAN

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 3rd Class Airman Kareem Crump, from Chicago, assigned to air department’s flight deck crash and salvage division, directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 2, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 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. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share