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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (April 19, 2023) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Moussa Goudiaby, center-right, and Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Ayomide Agunbiade take the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), April 19, 2023. Arleigh Burke is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Almagissel Schuring) Share

PORT EVERGLADES, Fla.

PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. (April 30, 2023) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) pull in mooring lines in preparation for departure from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. after participating in Fleet Week Port Everglades. This year marks the 32nd Port Everglades Fleet Week. Fleet Week has been hosted by Broward Navy Days and the event provides a tremendous opportunity to showcase naval technology and the Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who serve the nation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary D. Behrend) Share

MANILA, Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (April 28, 2023) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) arrives in Manila, Philippines, for a scheduled port visit, April 28, 2023. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Dominic Delahunt) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 22, 2023) F/A-18F Super Hornets from the “Mighty Shrikes” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 fly in formation above the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during an all-domain joint exercise, demonstrating unique theater-wide multi-discipline high-end warfighting capability, maritime superiority, power projection, speed of maneuver and readiness. VFA-94 is attached to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, currently underway in U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations conducting routine operations. 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) Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain (April 30, 2023) Lt. Levi Ceitlin, a rabbi and command chaplain for U.S. 5th Fleet Task Force 52, speaks during a Holocaust remembrance ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, April 30, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Naomi Johnson) Share

GULF OF OMAN

GULF OF OMAN (April 28, 2023) Chief Retail Service Specialist Nicolette Nasario, right, and Damage Controlman 3rd Class Michael Bowden, left, coordinate damage control during a general quarters drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), April 28, 2023 in the Gulf of Oman. Paul Hamilton 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 Elliot Schaudt) Share

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (April 28, 2023) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Dwayne Black, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, requests permission to go ashore for the last time from Capt. Odin J. Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, during his Retirement Ceremony onboard NSA Souda Bay on April 28, 2023. 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 2nd Class Delaney S. Jensen) Share

FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates

FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates (April 25, 2023) Cdr. Christopher Danley right, executive officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), and Ensign Nicole Bucci left overlook sea-and-anchor detail on the bridge of the Paul Hamilton, April 25, 2023 in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. Paul Hamilton 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 Elliot Schaudt) Share

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (April 21, 2023) Gunner’s Mate First Class Morgan Nguyen, from Wichita, Kansas, teaches Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Austyn M. Riley, from Parker, Colorado, how to operate an M240B light machine gun during a weapons familiarization training aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during the ship’s maintenance availability April 21. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danian C. Douglas) Share

PORT EVERGLADES, Fla.

PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. (April 24, 2023) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) put out a controlled fire during the Resolve Marine Damage Control Olympics as part of Navy Fleet Week Port Everglades. This marks the 18th year that Resolve Academy has held this event for military members to participate in. This year marks the 32nd Port Everglades Fleet Week. Fleet Week has been hosted by Broward Navy Days and the event provides a tremendous opportunity to showcase naval technology and the Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who serve the nation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary D. Behrend) Share

FOR LAUDERDALE, Fla.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (April 25, 2023) Electricians Mate 1st class Stephanie Brunk attached to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) speaks with a veteran at the Alexander Ninninger Veterans home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. This year marks the 32nd Port Everglades Fleet Week. Fleet Week has been hosted by Broward Navy Days and other military support organizations since 1990. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas V. Huynh) Share

YELLOW SEA

YELLOW SEA (April 25, 2023) Sailors load ammo into the Close-in Weapons System (CWIS) aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113). John Finn is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Oblander) Share