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ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 30, 2023) Fireman Trevor Mckee, left, and Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman John Williamson simulate fighting a fire aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) during a general quarters drill in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 9, 2023. Deployed as part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), the Philippine Sea is ready to respond to a range of contingencies in support of national security priorities. IKECSG is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Keith Nowak) Share

ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 30, 2023) Sailors prepare an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 for flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 5, 2023. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Janae Chambers) Share

ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 30, 2023) Navy Career Counselor 1st Class Ashley Williams stacks mail aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) during a replenishment-at-sea in the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 30, 2023. Deployed as part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), the Philippine Sea is ready to respond to a range of contingencies in support of national security priorities. IKECSG is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Keith Nowak) Share

POHNPEI, Micronesia

POHNPEI, Micronesia (Dec. 13, 2023) Cmdr. Gabriel Valerio, an ophthalmologic surgeon aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), conducts a cataract screening at Pohnpei State Hospital in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, during Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Dec. 13, 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

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2023) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Reyvin Olaes, from Cavite, Philippines, signals to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 during flight quarters aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 10, 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 7, 2023) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) heave a messenger line during a replenishment-at-sea. Messenger lines keep ships connected to each other while transferring supplies. Lawrence, assigned to Carrier Strike Group ONE, is deployed to U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristan Cookson) Share

SASEBO, Japan

FLEET ACTIVITIES SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 1, 2023) Sailors and families from Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) and members of the local Sasebo community gather to view holiday lights during the annual Christmas in the Park event at CFAS Nimitz Park, Dec. 1, 2023. For more than 75 years, CFAS has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services to empower forward-deployed U.S. and Allied Forces while providing superior support to their families and the community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Quinton A. Lee) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Dec. 8, 2023) Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 and Marines from the 3rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company conduct a field training exercise focusing on joint training, expeditionary combat skills and underwater mine countermeasures. The exercise concluded with a simulated mass casualty drill with integrated assets from Naval Hospital Guam. (U.S. Navy photo by Ivan Skvaril) Share

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Dec. 7, 2023) Aviation boatswain's mates respond to a simulated fire on the flight deck during a mass casualty drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), Dec. 7, 2023. Wasp is at Naval Station Norfolk participating in Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration (PMINT) during Integrated Phase inspections and assessments in preparation for a scheduled future deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Keresea Illenye) Share

PIRAEUS, Greece

PIRAEUS, Greece (Dec. 5, 2023) Commanding officer Capt. Errol A. Robinson, center, from New York, monitors sea and anchor proceedings with a Greek pilot boat captain from the starboard bridge wing aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) as the ship departs Piraeus, Greece, Dec. 5, 2023. Normandy is part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and is currently operating in the Mediterranean Sea, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2023) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Alexandria Alfordjones, from Montgomery, Alabama, directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), Dec. 9, 2023. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Boxer, USS Somerset (LPD 25), 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 James Finney) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2023) Marines assigned to the "White Knights" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced) lift a blade from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 7, 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