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LITTLE FALLS, Minn.

LITTLE FALLS, Minn. (Jan. 29, 2024) U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2 conduct helicopter rope suspension training in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with Minnesota National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment, during Snow Crab Exercise 24-1. SNOWCRABEX is an annual exercise designed to test and evaluate U.S. Navy EOD and Navy Diver's capabilities and equipment in a simulated arctic environment and improve combat effectiveness. Navy EOD and Navy Divers are part of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force (NECF), enabling the U.S. Navy Fleet by clearing and protecting the battlespace. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob D. Bergh) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2024) Sailors unload RIM 116 Block missiles from a rolling airframe missile launcher aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). 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 Clayton A. Wren) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2024) Lt. Cmdr. Sean Smith, from Charlotte, N.C., shoots an EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). 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 Clayton A. Wren) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2024) Senior Chief Interior Communications Electrician Marisela Lozano, from Rialto, California, supports Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Qwashewn Mayes,from Memphis, Tennessee, as he signals to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the “White Knights” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced) on the flight deck aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 25, 2024. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 26, 2024) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) conduct flight deck operations with a MH-60R Helicopter assigned to the "Warlords" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 in the South China Sea, Jan. 26, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Stack) Share

FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan

FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 26, 2024) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan Jan. 26, 2024. The departure marks the last time the cruiser will deploy as a permanent member of the Forward-Deployed Naval Forces after serving 11 years in Yokosuka. (U.S. Navy photo by Taylor Ardito) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 25, 2024) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) conduct intelligence gathering reports during routine operations in the South China Sea, Jan. 25, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Stack) Share

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Jan. 25, 2024) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) is seen at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, Jan. 25, 2024. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), comprised of USS Bataan, Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) and San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), along with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC), arrived in Souda Bay, Jan. 20 and 21, for a regularly scheduled port visit. While in port, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay provided Bataan ARG with harbor security, refueling and other port operations services. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Delaney S. Jensen) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Jan. 23, 2024) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti recognizes Sailors and civilians during an all-hands call at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Jan. 23. Franchetti and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea traveled to Italy to meet with Sailors and communicate the CNO’s strategic priorities of warfighting, warfighters and the foundation that supports them with the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda R. Gray/released) Share

EL CENTRO, Calif.

EL CENTRO, Calif. (Jan 23, 2024) Cmdr. Alex Armatas, commanding officer and flight leader of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, prepares for takeoff prior to a training flight over Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro. Share

LITTLE FALLS, Minn.

LITTLE FALLS, Minn. (Jan. 22, 2024) U.S. Navy Divers assigned to Mobile Dive and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 construct a shelter during an ice diving exercise in Little Falls, Minnesota, Jan. 22, as part of Snow Crab Exercise 24-1. SNOWCRABEX is an annual exercise designed to test and evaluate U.S. Navy EOD and Navy Diver’s capabilities and equipment in a simulated arctic environment and improve combat effectiveness. Navy EOD and Navy Divers are part of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force (NECF), enabling the U.S. Navy Fleet by clearing and protecting the battlespace. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob D. Bergh) Share

LITTLE CREEK, Va.

LITTLE CREEK, Va. (Jan. 19, 2024) U.S. Navy Chief Gunner’s Mate Michael Strobeck, a combat systems leading chief petty officer assigned to the San Antonio class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD-21), loads a magazine into a M9 pistol during a weapons qualification course on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek Fort Story, Jan. 19, 2024. This course provided Sailors the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency with a variety of weapons. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Turner) Share