Photo Gallery

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 6, 2023) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Gage Duncan, right, from Cardington, Ohio, is supervised by Chief De Los Santos as he stands watch at the remote operator console for a Mark 38 25 mm machine gun during a live-fire exercise 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 free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles J. Scudella III) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 6, 2023) An E-2D Hawkeye attached to the "Bear Aces" of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 124 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 6, 2023. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Mediterranean Sea. 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 3rd Class Maxwell Orlosky) Share

NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES, Ill.

NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 7, 2023) Sailors place ornaments on the Holiday Memorial Tree at the Navy Exchange at Naval Station Great Lakes, Dec. 7, 2023. Each ornament has a photo of a deceased service member, memorializing those who lost their lives while on active duty. (U.S. Navy photo by John Sheppard) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2023) Aviation Ordinanceman 3rd Class Connor Hudson, from Oxnard, Calif., secures ammunition on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sonny Escalante) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 23) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Aircraft Handling) 1st Class Daniel Booth, from Greensville, New Hampshire, directs an F-35C Lightning II from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Dec. 5, 2023. George Washington is underway in support of carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2023) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman India James, from St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, poses for a photo during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently underway conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Clayton A. Wren) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 23) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jeron Hancock leads refueling operations aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) during a replenishment-at-sea, Dec. 4, 2023. The Sullivans is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of maritime stability and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd class Eric A. Moser) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 2, 2023) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Christian Espinos, left, and Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Elias Rodriguez manage surface traffic in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), Dec. 2, 2023. Delbert D. Black is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of maritime stability and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jimmy Ivy III) Share

CHUUK, Micronesia

CHUUK, Micronesia (Dec. 6, 2023) U.S. Navy divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Company 1-8, inspect the sunken cargo ship Micro Dawn in Weno Harbor, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia during salvage operations as part of Pacific Partnership 2024. CTG 73.6 is currently deployed to Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia with the rescue and salvage ship USNS Salvor (T-ARS 52) and a commercial salvage team as part of Pacific Partnership 2024. Renowned as the United States Navy Seventh Fleet's premier maritime emergency response and salvage force, CTG 73.6 exemplifies the U.S. Navy's commitment to aiding communities in need and providing swift assistance during times of crisis. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 4, 2023) An EA-18G Growler from the "Gauntlets" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 4, 2023. Carl Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, is 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 3rd Class Joshua Sapien) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2023) Lt. Cmdr. Sean Smith, from Charlotte, North Carolina., shoots an E/A-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Dec. 3, 2023. Abraham Lincoln is currently underway conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Clayton A. Wren) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 2, 2023) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Seaman Gerell Burno, from Reisterstown, Maryland, combats a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 4, 2023. Sterett assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles J. Scudella III) Share