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MEDITERRANEAN SEA

The names of victims of 9/11 are inscribed on a memorial in a passageway aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), Sept. 3, 2024. New York is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC). The WSPARG-24th MEU (SOC) is on a scheduled deployment to the NAVEUR-NAVAF area of operations, supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy) Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

Capt. Zachariah Aperauch, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, delivers remarks during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, Sept. 11, 2024. NSA Bahrain enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of the Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central mission to provide services to the fleet, warfighter and family. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class MacAdam Kane Weissman) Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

Rear Adm. Matthew J. Kawas, deputy commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, delivers remarks during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, Sept. 11, 2024. NSA Bahrain enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of the Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central mission to provide services to the fleet, warfighter and family. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class MacAdam Kane Weissman) Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Justin Roberts, left, a chief select from Rock Hill, South Carolina, presents the American flag to firefighter Adarsh Bappayil, Battalion Chief of Operations for Navy Fire and Emergency Services for Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at NSA Bahrain, Sept. 11, 2024. NSA Bahrain enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of the Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central mission to provide services to the fleet, warfighter and family. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class MacAdam Kane Weissman) Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

Sailors pass an American flag during a 9/11 memorial ceremony held aboard Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, Sept. 11, 2024. NSA Bahrain enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of the Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central mission to provide services to the fleet, warfighter and family. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class MacAdam Kane Weissman) Share

YAP, Federated States of Micronesia

Service members assigned to Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) and traditional Yapese dancers pose for a photo during the PP24-2 Yap mission stop closing ceremony in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, Sept. 10, 2024. Now in its 20th iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the U.S. Navy’s largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gavin Arnoldhendershot) Share

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif.

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756) prepares to depart the floating dry dock ARCO (ARDM 5) at Naval Base Point Loma, Sept. 4, 2024. Scranton is part of Commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS) 11, home to five Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines, which are capable of supporting various missions, including: anti-submarine warfare; anti-ship warfare; strike warfare; and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. ARCO is a medium auxiliary floating dry dock for repair and is a CSS-11 asset under the operational control of Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Aaron T. Smith) Share

BOSTON

U.S. Navy petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, climb the shrouds on the mizzen mast aboard USS Constitution during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship. USS Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ship's mission of promoting the Navy's history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the War of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ship's wooden hull. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amber Speer) Share

YAP, Micronesia

U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Katelyn Tebou, center, from Bridgewater, Mass., dances as Royal Australian Air Force Wing Cmdr. Scott Minchin, left, Pacific Partnership 2024-2 deputy mission commander, sings to students during a host nation outreach event at Colonia Middle School in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, Sept. 5, 2024. Now in its 20th iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the U.S. Navy's largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Anthony Hakes, left, and Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Aaron Paredes do planks aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a competition in celebration of the Essex gym reopening, Aug. 16, 2024. Essex is homeported in San Diego, conducting a maintenance period to upgrade and refurbish many key systems aboard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Richard E. Anglin) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Master-At-Arms 1st Class Michael Norval deadlifts 225 pounds during a competition aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) to celebrate the Essex gym reopening, Aug. 16, 2024. Essex is homeported in San Diego, conducting a maintenance period to upgrade and refurbish many key systems aboard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Richard E. Anglin) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) enters Dry Dock 1 at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) Sept. 4, 2024. North Carolina is at the shipyard for its Depot Modernization Period, where the shipyard project team and ship's crew will give the vessel its scheduled maintenance upgrades and makeover. PHNSY & IMF's mission is to repair, maintain, and modernize Navy fast-attack submarines and surface ships, in order to keep the Navy's fleet "Fit to Fight." (U.S. Navy photo by Justice Vannatta) Share