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PHILIPPINE SEA

An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 participates in vertical replenishment training on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 12, 2024. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, 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 Seaman Jeadan Andre) Share

CARIBBEAN SEA

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Kingsville (LCS 36) is underway with the Colombian navy Pohang-lass corvette ARC Almirante Tono (CM 56) in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 9, 2024. The U.S. routinely conducts exercises with allies and partners to enhance multinational capability, improve interoperability and strengthen maritime partnerships. Kingsville is underway in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations conducting routine operations. (Photo courtesy of the Colombian Navy) Share

U.S. 5TH FLEET

Aviation Electrician’s Mates conduct maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

MARINETTE, Wisc.

The future USS Nantucket transits the Menominee River in northern Wisconsin, departing for at-sea demonstrations during acceptance trials, Dec. 6, 2023. The Nantucket is a testament to the enduring partnership between Nantucket, Mass. and the Navy, honoring the rich heritage of the people of Nantucket and the maritime legacy that the island represents. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy Lockheed Martin) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Operations Specialist 1st Class Dominick Torres, assigned to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), greets a loved one during a homecoming ceremony on Naval Base San Diego, September 11. Manchester returned to Naval Base San Diego following an 18-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications 2nd Class Isaak Martinez) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Lt. J.G. Michael Root, assigned to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), greets a loved one during a homecoming ceremony on Naval Base San Diego, September 11. Manchester returned to Naval Base San Diego following an 18-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications 2nd Class Isaak Martinez) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Operations Specialist 1st Class Joseph Skiles, assigned to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), greets a loved one during a homecoming ceremony on Naval Base San Diego, September 11. Manchester returned to Naval Base San Diego following an 18-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications 2nd Class Isaak Martinez) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Cmdr. Matthew G. Farrell, Commanding Officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), poses for a photo with loved ones during a homecoming ceremony on Naval Base San Diego, September 11. Manchester returned to Naval Base San Diego following an 18-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications 2nd Class Isaak Martinez) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Lt. Cmdr. Megan E. Ricker, Executive Officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), greets a loved one during a homecoming ceremony on Naval Base San Diego, September 11. Manchester returned to Naval Base San Diego following an 18-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications 2nd Class Isaak Martinez) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) moors pier side at its homeport of Naval Base San Diego, September 11. Manchester returned to Naval Base San Diego following an 18-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications 2nd Class Isaak Martinez) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) moors pier side at its homeport of Naval Base San Diego, September 11. Manchester returned to Naval Base San Diego following an 18-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications 2nd Class Isaak Martinez) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) sails with the flagship of the Italian navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CV 550) during divisional tactics maneuvering in the South China Sea, Sept. 10, 2024. Russell is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. 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 3rd Class John A. Miller) Share