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PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 6, 2023) The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) transit the Philippine Sea, Nov. 6, 2023. Carl Vinson and Ronald Reagan are participating in the bilateral Multi-Large Deck Event (MLDE), which features the ships and aircraft of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Escort Flotilla 3, as well as the U.S. Navy's Carrier Strike Group 1 and Carrier Strike Group 5. MLDE is a multi-domain event that grows the already strong partnership and interoperability that exists between the JMSDF and U.S. Navy today. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 6, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH 181), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) sail in formation in the Philippine Sea during Multi-Large Deck Event (MLDE), Nov. 6. MLDE with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is designed to advance combined readiness between Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the U.S. Navy while simultaneously demonstrating our commitment to our partners and allies in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2023) A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 flies over the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) during Multi-Large Deck Event (MLDE). MLDE with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is designed to advance combined readiness between Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the U.S. Navy while simultaneously demonstrating our commitment to our partners and allies in the Indo-Pacific region. 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 Noel O. Heeter) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2023) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Regan (CVN 76), the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) and USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) sail in formation during Multi-Large Deck Event (MLDE). MLDE with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is designed to advance combined readiness between Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the U.S. Navy while simultaneously demonstrating our commitment to our partners and allies in the Indo-Pacific region. 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 No�l O. Heeter) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2023) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Regan (CVN 76) and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) sail alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during Multi-Large Deck Event (MLDE). MLDE with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is designed to advance combined readiness between Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the U.S. Navy while simultaneously demonstrating our commitment to our partners and allies in the Indo-Pacific region. 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 No�l O. Heeter) Share

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 7, 2023) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) arrives at Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego in support of San Diego Fleet Week 2023. Fleet Week San Diego is an opportunity for the San Diego residents and tourists to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2023) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH 181), USS Robert Smalls (CG 62), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) and USS Kidd (DDG 100) during Multi-Large Deck Event (MLDE), Nov. 6, 2023. The Carl Vinson and Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Groups and the JMSDF are participating in MLDE to advance combined readiness while simultaneously demonstrating a commitment to partners and allies in the Indo-Pacific region. The Carl Vinson and Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Groups are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class No�l O. Heeter) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 7, 2023) The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) steam in formation with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) first-in-class helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH 181), the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers USS Antietam (CG 54) and USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Sterett (DDG 104) and USS Kidd (DDG 100) during the Multi-Large Deck Exercise in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 7, 2023. Ronald Reagan is participating in the bilateral exercise, which features the ships and aircraft of JMSDF Escort Flotilla 3, as well as the U.S. Navy's Carrier Strike Group 1 and Carrier Strike Group 5. MLDE is a multi-domain event that grows the already strong partnership and interoperability that exists between the JMSDF and U.S. Navy today. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy Dimal) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 7, 2023) The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), back top, and USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) steam in formation with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) first-in-class helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH 181), front, as the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers USS Antietam (CG 54) and USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Sterett (DDG 104) and USS Kidd (DDG 100) break away from formation during the Multi-Large Deck Exercise (MLDE) in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 7, 2023. Ronald Reagan is participating in the bilateral MLDE, which features the ships and aircraft of JMSDF Escort Flotilla 3, as well as the U.S. Navy’s Carrier Strike Group 1 and Carrier Strike Group 5. MLDE is a multi-domain event that grows the already strong partnership and interoperability that exists between the JMSDF and U.S. Navy today. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Natasha ChevalierLosada) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 7, 2023) Nimitz-class aircraft carriers, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), steam in formation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) first-in-class helicopter destroyer, JS Hyuga (DDH 181), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers, USS Antietam (CG 54) and USS Robert Smalls (CG 62), and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, USS Sterett (DDG 104) and USS Kidd (DDG 100), during the Multi-Large Deck Exercise (MLDE) in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 7. Ronald Reagan is participating in the bilateral MLDE, which features the ships and aircraft of JMSDF Escort Flotilla 3, as well as the U.S. Navy’s Carrier Strike Group 1 and Carrier Strike Group 5. MLDE is a multi-domain event that grows the already strong partnership and interoperability that exists between the JMSDF and U.S. Navy today. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Natasha ChevalierLosada) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 7, 2023) Nimitz-class aircraft carriers, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), steam in formation during the Multi-Large Deck Exercise (MLDE) in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 7. Ronald Reagan is participating in the bilateral MLDE, which features the ships and aircraft of JMSDF Escort Flotilla 3, as well as the U.S. Navy’s Carrier Strike Group 1 and Carrier Strike Group 5. MLDE is a multi-domain event that grows the already strong partnership and interoperability that exists between the JMSDF and U.S. Navy today. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Natasha ChevalierLosada) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 5, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) pulls alongside the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) during an underway replenishment in the South China Sea, Nov. 5, 2023. Dewey 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. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific (COMLOG WESTPAC)/Task Force 73 logistically resupplies deployed units in the Indo-Pacific along with regional Allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share