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PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 19, 2023) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS Yudachi (DD 103) transit the Philippine Sea, Nov. 19, 2023. Carl Vinson, the 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 2nd Class Benjamin Ringers) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 19, 2023) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS Yudachi (DD 103), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Sterett (DDG 104) and USS Kidd (DDG 100) transit the Philippine Sea in formation, Nov. 19, 2023. Carl Vinson, the 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 2nd Class Benjamin Ringers) Share

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla.

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2023) The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Marinette (LCS 25) arrives at its homeport at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, after completing a Sail Around, Nov. 20, 2023. The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship Sept. 16, 2023, in Menominee, Michigan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon J. Vinson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 19, 2023) An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye from the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 19, 2023. Carl Vinson, the 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 2nd Class Benjamin Ringers) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET

U.S. 7TH FLEET (Nov. 14, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) conducts a gunnery exercise with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy during Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX), Nov. 14, 2023. Rafael Peralta is forward-deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. Rafael Peralta is participating with the ROK Navy in MCSOFEX to strengthen interoperability and training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexandria Esteban) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 18, 2023) Sailors assemble on the fo'c'sle as the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) approaches the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 18, 2023. Commander, Task Force 73 (CTF-73) in coordination with Military Sealift Command Far East (MSC FE) refuels and resupplies deployed naval forces, along with regional allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. Antietam is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, and is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 16, 2023) An MV-22B Osprey from the "White Knights" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced) lifts off during flight quarters aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 16, 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

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2023) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) transits the Pacific Ocean during Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2023. ANNUALEX is a multilateral exercise conducted by naval elements of the Royal Australian, Royal Canadian, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and U.S. navies to demonstrate naval interoperability and a joint commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. Sterett, assigned to Carrier Strike Group ONE, 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 1st Class Charles J. Scudella III) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 16, 2023) Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericson (T-A0-194) conducts a fueling-at-sea with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) and Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2023. ANNUALEX is a multilateral exercise conducted by naval elements of the Royal Australian, Royal Canadian, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and U.S. navies to demonstrate naval interoperability and a joint commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, 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 2nd Class Emily Claire Bennett) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 16, 2023) Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 3rd Class Jazmine Martinez, from Stockton, California, communicates with the bridge team aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) during a refueling-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) during Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2023. ANNUALEX is a multilateral exercise conducted by naval elements of the Royal Australian, Royal Canadian, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and U.S. navies to demonstrate naval interoperability and a joint commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. Sterett, assigned to Carrier Strike Group ONE, 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 1st Class Charles J. Scudella III) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 15, 2023) Sailors monitor the vitals of a simulated mass casualty patient in an intensive care unit as part of an a exercise aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) while transiting the Pacific Ocean during Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Nov. 16, 2023. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Celia Martin) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 15, 2023) Sailors check the status of a a mass casualty mock patient during an exercise aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) while transiting the Pacific Ocean during Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Nov. 16, 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 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) Share