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GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Dec. 19, 2023) The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788) pulls into Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Dec. 19, 2023. Colorado returned to homeport after a six-month deployment in support of the chief of naval operations' maritime strategy. Colorado and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4 and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski) Share

SOUDA BAY, Greece

SOUDA BAY, Greece (Dec. 15, 2023) Quartermaster 3rd Class Rustin Sapida, from Lakewood, California, searches for navigational aids aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) as the ship arrives in Souda Bay, Greece, Dec. 15, 2023. Laboon is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elexia Morelos) Share

STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Dec. 14, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) transits the Strait of Gibraltar, Dec. 14, 2023. Delbert D. Black is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jimmy Ivy III) Share

POHNPEI, Micronesia

POHNPEI, Micronesia (Dec. 18, 2023) Cmdr. Gale Goodlow, an anesthesiologist, carries a patient following surgery at Pohnpei State Hospital as part of Pacific Partnership 2024, Dec. 18, 2023. The successful surgery restored the patient's hearing. Now in its 19th iteration, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob I. Allison) Share

NORFOLK

NORFOLK (Dec. 17, 2023) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departs Norfolk Naval Shipyard en route to Naval Station Norfolk after completing its planned incremental availability (PIA). Harry S. Truman's Maintenance period focused on modernization efforts, structural repair, and preservation work. These efforts included tanks, void, weapons elevator, areas of the flight deck and hangar bay, the main mast and exterior of the ship. Throughout the PIA, the ship worked as a unified team with Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Private Sector Maintenance, and contracting partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cody Beam) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 16, 2023) A wave breaks over the bow of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) while underway in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 16, 2023. Hopper is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Leon Vonguyen) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2023) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Reyvin Olaes, from Cavite, Philippines, signals to Sailors aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) as they remove chocks and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 12, 2023. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of USS Boxer (LHD 4), Somerset, and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share

POHNPEI, Micronesia

POHNPEI, Micronesia (Dec. 15, 2023) U.S. Navy divers from Task Group 73.6 work aboard the Federated States of Micronesia inter-island cargo and transport vessel MV Micro Glory prior to its disposal as part of Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Dec. 15, 2023. Now in its 19th iteration, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob I. Allison) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 14, 2023) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) remove chocks and chains from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37 while operating in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 14, 2023. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force 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 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Dec. 14, 2023) Electronics Technician 1st Class Robert Greenfield comes ashore as the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) returns to Naval Base San Diego, Dec. 14, 2023. Pearl Harbor was underway participating in the 18th iteration of Pacific Partnership, the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Negron) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 11, 2023) Lt. j.g. Jessica Barrera, right, from Riverside, California, and Lt. j.g. Michelle Hilburn, from San Antonio, Texas, review the restricted maneuvering checklist on the bridge aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). Sterett, assigned to Carrier Strike Group ONE, is deployed to U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles J. Scudella III) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 12, 2023) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) heave a line on the aft missile deck during an underway replenishment with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) while operating in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 12, 2023. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. Matthew Perry 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 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share