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BALTIC SEA

BALTIC SEA (Sept. 15, 2023) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) for routine flight operations in the Baltic Sea, Sept. 15, 2023. Paul Ignatius is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zac Shea) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2023) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 flies over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during friends and family day in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 24, 2023. George Washington is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk and is undergoing an inspection and survey, a comprehensive evaluation of the material condition of the ship to ensure its fully prepared for sea operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman August Clawson) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2023) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 takes-off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during friends and family day in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 24, 2023. George Washington is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk and is undergoing an inspection and survey, a comprehensive evaluation of the material condition of the ship to ensure its fully prepared for sea operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Russell) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 10, 2023) A Sailor from the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) lands on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) during a vertical replenishment in the South China Sea, Sept. 10, 2023. Ralph Johnson 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 Lt. Jason Correa) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif.

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. (Sept. 20, 2023) A C-2A Greyhound from the "Providers" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 flies over Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., as part of VRC-30's final flight. VRC-30 began flying the C-2A Greyhound in 1981 and continued to use the aircraft for carrier onboard delivery (COD) to transport passengers, equipment, gear and supplies around the fleet for 42 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Keenan Daniels) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif.

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. (Sept. 20, 2023) Cmdr. James Light, commanding officer of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, boards a C-2A Greyhound prior to VRC-30's final flight. VRC-30 began flying the C-2A Greyhound in 1981 and continued to use the aircraft for carrier onboard delivery (COD) to transport passengers, equipment, gear and supplies around the fleet for 42 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Keenan Daniels) Share

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 16, 2023) The Blue Angels perform during the 2023 NAS Oceana Air Show. The NAS Oceana Air Show is a chance for the Navy to give back to the community, showcasing Naval aviation to visitors from across the country and around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Wollam) Share

YELLOW SEA

YELLOW SEA (Sept. 14, 2023) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Parker McLean, from Spokane, Washington, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), directs a Republic of Korea AW159 Wildcat helicopter from the Daegu-class frigate ROKS Seoul (FFG 821) to take off of America's flight deck while underway in the Yellow Sea, Sept. 14, 2023. 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 2nd Class Thomas B. Contant) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2023) A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off during an air defense drill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 17, 2023. The training gave pilots and crew chiefs the opportunity to practice defensive air combat maneuvers in a maritime environment. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Lape) Share

ARABIAN GULF

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 16, 2023) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) secure from removing the chocks and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 during flight operations in the Arabian Gulf, Sept. 16, 2023. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are 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 Moises Sandoval) Share

ADRIATIC SEA

ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 12, 2023) A MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the "Spartans" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 lands for a passenger transfer during flight operations aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), Sept. 12, 2023. Ramage is part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adriones Johnson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2023) U.S. Marines with Amphibious Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, straighten a rappelling rope to prevent tangling during a fast-rope exercise aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 15, 2023. The training refined Marines fast roping skills and prepared them for quick insertion into austere environments. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marcos A. Alvarado) Share