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LIMASSOL, Cyprus

The Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD-51) arrives in Limassol, Cyprus for scheduled bilateral training with the Republic of Cyprus National Guard, Sept. 20, 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 SSgt. Ryan Sammet) Share

PIERRE, S.D.

Sailors assigned to the pre-commissioned unit USS Pierre (LCS 38), and volunteers participate in a volunteer event during a ship namesake visit to the Navy Talent Acquisition Group Northern Plains area of responsibility in Pierre, S.D., Sept., 19, 2024. NTAG Northern Plains is responsible for the U.S. Navy's enlisted and officer recruiting, covering 393,000 square miles in the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and parts of Illinois, and Wisconsin. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Fred Gray IV) Share

PIERRE, S.D.

Engineman 2nd Class Logan Ochsenbine, left, from Zanesville, Ohio, and Chief Logistics Specialist Romae Bradley, right, from Dededo, Guam, both assigned to the pre-commissioned unit USS Pierre (LCS 38), participate in a volunteer event during a ship namesake visit to the Navy Talent Acquisition Group Northern Plains area of responsibility in Pierre, S.D., September, 19, 2024. NTAG Northern Plains is responsible for the U.S. Navy's enlisted and officer recruiting, covering 393,000 square miles in the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and parts of Illinois, and Wisconsin. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Fred Gray IV / released) Share

PIERRE, S.D.

Cmdr. Justin Guernsey, commanding officer, center right, Command Senior Chief Aaron Beugler, senior enlisted leader, center left, and Lt. Marshal Van Gundy, weapons officer, left, all assigned to the pre-commissioned unit USS Pierre (LCS 38), participate in a radio interview during a ship namesake visit to the Navy Talent Acquisition Group Northern Plains area of responsibility in Pierre, S.D., Sept., 19, 2024. NTAG Northern Plains is responsible for the U.S. Navy's enlisted and officer recruiting, covering 393,000 square miles in the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and parts of Illinois, and Wisconsin. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Fred Gray IV / released) Share

PIERRE, S.D.

Fire Controlman 1st Class Jonathan Schaak, from Newark, Calif., assigned to the pre-commissioned unit USS Pierre (LCS 38) conducts school engagements during the crew's namesake visit to the Navy Talent Acquisition Group Northern Plains area of responsibility in Pierre, S.D., Sept., 17, 2024. NTAG Northern Plains is responsible for the U.S. Navy's enlisted and officer recruiting, covering 393,000 square miles in the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and parts of Illinois, Nebraska and Wisconsin. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Fred Gray IV) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Nicholas Neibarger (left), and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Urayoan Vazquez, both assigned to air department aboard the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), celebrate after the successful replacement of an arresting gear cable during flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 16, 2024. USS Gerald R. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean to further develop core unit capabilities during its basic phase of the optimized fleet response plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tajh Payne) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Maurice Hawkins, right, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Ouachita Green, from Ashburn, Georgia, conduct maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Flying Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Sept. 14, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9, is underway conducting routine operations 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 Seaman Pimpaka Kruthun) Share

U.S. 5TH FLEET

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) sails with the Egyptian navy during exercise Eagle Defender 24 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Eagle Defender 24 is a bilateral maritime exercise with the Egyptian Naval Force designed to enhance interoperability and readiness, fortify military-to-military relationships and advance operational capabilities, allowing participating naval forces to effectively develop the necessary skills to address threats to regional security, freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

FLEET ACTIVITIES SASEBO

SASEBO, JAPAN (Sept. 19, 2024) Sailors man the rails of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) as it arrives to Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo after completing a homeport swap from San Diego, California, Sept. 19, 2024. San Diego 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 Joshua Martinez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors from USS Omaha (LCS 12), along with five U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement members, embark a rigid-hull inflatable boat before approaching a foreign flagged fishing vessel in support of the Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 12. Omaha, assigned to U.S. 3rd Fleet, is operating in support of OMSI in the Indo-Pacific region. A U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement detachment from the Pacific Tactical Law Enforcement Team embarked aboard Omaha is supporting maritime fishery law enforcement operations for U.S. and Pacific Island nations in Oceania. OMSI is a Secretary of Defense program that leverages Department of Defense assets to increase U.S. Coast Guard maritime security and maritime domain awareness support in Oceania through operations in remote U.S. Exclusive Economic Zones and bilateral maritime law enforcement agreements with Pacific Island nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Hospital Corpsman First Class Weiju Lai) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors from USS Omaha (LCS 12), along with five U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement members, transit in a rigid-hull inflatable boat to a foreign flagged fishing vessel in support of the Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 12. Omaha, assigned to U.S. 3rd Fleet, is operating in support of OMSI in the Indo-Pacific region. A U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement detachment from the Pacific Tactical Law Enforcement Team embarked aboard Omaha is supporting maritime fishery law enforcement operations for U.S. and Pacific Island nations in Oceania. OMSI is a Secretary of Defense program that leverages Department of Defense assets to increase U.S. Coast Guard maritime security and maritime domain awareness support in Oceania through operations in remote U.S. Exclusive Economic Zones and bilateral maritime law enforcement agreements with Pacific Island nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Hospital Corpsman First Class Weiju Lai) Share

STORYSTOWN, Pa.

Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) render honors alongside family members, park staff, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during a memorial ceremony at Flight 93 National Memorial, Sept. 11, 2024. The U.S. Navy sent 10 members of the Somerset crew to Somerset County for an annual multi-day trip to honor the ship’s namesake and participate in community relations events and public appearances to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 and the 40 Heroes lost on Flight 93. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share