Naval Operations and Briefings

Images of naval personnel engaged in discussions and operational briefings aboard ships, highlighting teamwork and readiness.

Airmen from the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance Flight lift an engine out of a truck at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The VMF is comprised of 33 Airmen and 47 Japanese master labor contractors who work together in maintaining Yokotas fleet of nearly 1,000 vehicles.

061116-N-2959L-096. Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

220810-N-NR343-1006 AUGUSTA BAY, Italy (Aug. 10, 2022) Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician Andy Rodriguez briefs the engineering department before a refueling aboard the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) while moored pierside in Augusta Bay, Italy, Aug. 10, 2022. Sioux City is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests..

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 5, 2022) - Sailors handle line aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) during a fueling-at-sea with Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO -202) while operating in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 5. Zumwalt is conducting underway operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

220518-N-DO281-1027ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 18, 2022) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jacob Thacke, left, conducts a maintenance spot check with Cmdr. Corry Lougee, executive officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), May 18, 2022. Paul Ignatius is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., Allied and partner interest in Europe and Africa.

SAGAMI BAY, Japan (April 28, 2022) Cmdr. Nick Hoffman, from Elk Grove, California, the executive officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), discusses the ships course. Dewey is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.

Airmen from the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance Flight lift an engine out of a truck at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The VMF is comprised of 33 Airmen and 47 Japanese master labor contractors who work together in maintaining Yokotas fleet of nearly 1,000 vehicles.

220821-N-XN177-1091 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 21, 2022) - Quartermaster 2nd Class Kyle Williams, from Pensacola, Florida, checks the ships position while standing bridge watch aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 21, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220822-N-FD648-1102 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 22, 2022) Master Chief Claude Henderson, command master chief of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, talks with other chiefs during a scheduled visit to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), Aug. 22, 2022. Farragut is part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, an integrated combat weapons system thats delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat Americas adversaries in support of national security.

220429-N-TO573-1001 ADRIATIC SEA (April 29, 2022) Vice Adm. Gene Black III, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, observes Boatswain's Mate Seaman Klariza Maranon, from Buena Park, California, stand helmsman watch on the bridge during a visit aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), April 29, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

220726-N-UJ411-1039 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2022) Ensign Austin Lee, from Overland Park, Kan., leads communications during evolutions with Republic of Korea Navy Sohn Won-yil-class submarine ROKS Shin Dol Seok (SS 082) from the bridge of U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

220608-N-N3764-1002Caribbean Sea - (June 8, 2022) Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Eddie Brannum, left, from Fayetteville, Ark., and Chief Engineman Donald Meeks from Williamston, N.C., consult the Engineering Operational Sequencing System (EOSS) manual during an engineering drill aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15), June 8, 2022. Billings is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 6, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer Norm Martinez, from San Diego, speaks to the crew on the messdecks aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a ceremony commemorating the 32nd year of the passing of U.S. Marine Col. William R. Higgins, the ships namesake. Higgins is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.

221004-N-IL330-2078 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 4, 2022) - Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 1st Class Meaghan Adams, from Arnold, Missouri, conducts training during an engineering training team drill in a machinery room aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Oct. 4, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220830-N-OM737-0053 ATLANTIC OCEAN (August 30, 2022) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Sailors conduct bridge operations on the ships bridge during a replenishment-at-sea, Aug. 30, 2022. Bataan is underway conducting an Afloat Training Group engineering inspection as part of the basic phase training cycle.

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 18, 2022) Seaman Camden Thomas, from Kalamazoo, Mich., stands helm watch in the pilot house of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

221207-N-NV669-1006 ELIZABETH RIVER (Dec. 7, 2022) Quartermaster Seaman Carey Belcher, left, from Chicago, and Quartermaster 3rd Class Olivia Henry, from Montgomery, Alabama, record coordinates on the bridge aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as the ship transits to Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY). Truman is scheduled for Planned Incremental Availability at NNSY.

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 conduct a pre-flight brief at Yuma Proving Grounds, Yuma, Arizona, Jan. 13, 2023. VMGR-152 traveled from Iwakuni, Japan to participate in Vagabond Horizon 2023 and increased their combat readiness through joint training with various U.S. Air Force units across Arizonas unique environment.

DN-SD-03-16526. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS 43-03 Base: Uss Yorktown (CG 48) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Yorktown (CG 48)

Quartermaster PO3 Rory Kelly and Quartermaster PO3 Kevin Lilly (left) record ships bearings on the navigational bridge aboard USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). George Washington is underway in the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq by patrolling the No-Fly Zone under Operation Southern Watch. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: At Sea

221125-N-FD648-1048 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2022) Quartermaster 3rd Class Anthony Bentley, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), stands watch in the pilot house, Nov. 25, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

WESTERN ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 13, 2022) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) stream mifta during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 13, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

220719-N-NR343-1005 GULF OF OMAN (July 19, 2022) Lt. Lauren Moyer stands watch as the tactical actions officer (TAO) aboard littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) while transiting the Gulf of Oman, July 19. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

Capt. Matthew Mulcahey, the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) executive officer, conducts a division in the spotlight uniform inspection on combat systems' cyber security division, Oct. 22, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

CORAL SEA (June 27, 2023) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) record personnel information of simulated casualties during a mass casualty drill in the ships primary triage, while sailing in the Coral Sea, June 27. 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. Navys largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220805-N-N3764-1007MANTA, Ecuador - (Aug. 5, 2022) -- An Ecuadorian navy sailor looks through a telescopic alidade while taking a tour aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) in Manta, Ecuador, Aug. 5, 2022. Billings is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force Souths mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2017) Inspectors from the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), watch Sailors perform a steering demonstration aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). Cole is underway conducting INSURV, which is a periodic inspection to ensure the ship meets Navy standards.

GDYNIA, Poland (Sept. 13, 2022) U.S. Navy Operations Specialist 2nd Class Brian Resnik, assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), stands watch during a sea and anchor evolution in Gdynia Poland, Sept. 13, 2022. Gunston Hall, assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

SEA OF JAPAN (July 5, 2018) Ensign Jonathan Dibling stands watch on the bridge of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54). Antietam is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation supporting security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

011108-N-0659H-003. Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kitty Hawk

PERTH, Australia (April 28, 2022) U.S. Navy Hospitalman Rondel Frederick, from Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, assigned to the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), explains the ships dental capabilities to Royal Australian Navy Capt. Arron Melville, executive director of Fleet Support Unit, and RAN Lt. Cmdr. Wesley North, Fleet Support Unit-West regional manager, during a shipboard tour at Royal Australian Navy base HMAS Stirling on Garden Island off the coast of Perth, Australia, April 28, 2022. Frank Cable is on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in support of national security in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

230313-A-RY768-1016 ARABIAN GULF (March 13, 2023) Mineman Seaman Bryant Bucio, center, assigned to mine countermeasures ship USS Gladiator (MCM 11), stands watch in the Arabian Gulf, March 13, 2023. Gladiator is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

220813-N-XB010-1001 Philippine Sea (Aug. 13, 2022) Lance Corporal Amy Davis, from Clearwater, Kan., foreground, and Corporal Steven Buell, from Carthage, Texas, both attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), perform maintenance on their tools in the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) hangar bay. New Orleans, part of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

221012-N-ZQ263-2049 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2022) U.S. Navy Ensign Kent Bradshaw left, from Fort Smith, Ark., receives anti-air watch coordinator training from U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Wayne Lileks, from Lusby, Md., in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93). Chung-Hoon is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

230901-N-NS135-1057 MEDITTERANEAN SEA (Sep. 1, 2023) Retail Specialist Seaman Omarion Harvey, right, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), makes a transaction in the ships store, Sep. 1, 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.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 19, 2022) Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) Anthony Villabroza, from Garden Grove, California, sets up equipment for a damage control training exercise aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) while operating in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 19. Milius is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

BALTIC SEA (May 9, 2017) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 2nd Class Kyle Brown, right, mans the electric plant control operator while Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Rockim Evans mans the propulsion and auxiliary control operator in the central control station aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) during a damage control training exercise. Carney is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, conducting its third patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 31, 2022) Damage Controlman 1st Class Carl Rosengreen, right, from Beaverton, Ore., debriefs Sailors following a damage control drill aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220620-N-TT059-1007 ARABIAN GULF (June 20, 2022) Ensign Travis Keller stands watch on the bridge aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) during exercise Iron Defender 2022 in the Arabian Gulf, June 20. Iron Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and forces from the United Arab Emirates. The exercise focuses on maritime security operations, mine countermeasures and harbor defense.

220906-N-CR843-0090 U-TAPAO, Thailand (Sep. 6, 2022) Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Cole Parker, assigned to the Fighting Tigers of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, explains the use and expenditure of sonobuoys to members of the Royal Thai Navy in U-Tapao, Thailand, during Sea Surveillance Exercise 2022, Sept. 6. VP-8 is currently deployed to Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa, Japan, conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance and theater outreach operations within U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of Commander, Task Force 72 and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives throughout the region.

221026-N-IX644-1068 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 26, 2022) Quartermaster 2nd Class Joseph French, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) logs ships movements during a replenishment-at-sea the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler Kanawha (T-AO 196) while participating in the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike 22.2 (NEST 22.2), in the Adriatic Sea, Oct. 26, 2022. NEST 22.2 is the natural evolution of NATO's ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the alliance in Europe. (This photo was blurred for security purposes)

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Sept. 14, 2022) - Lt. Cmdr. Joshua Roaf, from Bennington, Vermont, leads Sailors assigned to Joint Region Marianas through a tour of guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) pierside at Naval Base Guam, Sept. 14. Zumwalt is conducting operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Newport News, V.A. (Feb. 14, 2024) - Lt. Cmdr. Katie Greiner discusses a checklist with an HII contractor in the Integrated Catapult Control System (ICCS) during the first dead-load testing of the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS). In this phase of testing, large, wheeled, car-like structures of graduated weights up to 80,000 pounds to simulate the weight of actual aircraft are launched off the carriers bow into the James River. John F. Kennedy is the second Ford-class aircraft carrier and is under construction at HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division in Newport News, Virginia. Navy photo taken by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Slavicek)

220626-N-TC847-1010 ATLANTIC OCEAN (JUNE 26, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) participate in a mass casualty drill, June 26, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat Americas adversaries in support of national security.

Chief Operations Specialist Dan Gutierrez speaks to visitors during a tour aboard Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) as part of Fleet Week Seattle, Aug. 2, 2022. Fleet Week Seattle is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Washington to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services.

220517-N-EU544-7958 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 17, 2022) Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Pfarner, from Keller, Texas, undocks the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) from the pier during a sea and anchor evolution aboard Jackson. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220624-N-XN177-2154 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 24, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier Gen. Fridrik Fridriksson, commanding general, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, left, and Rear Adm. Derek Trinque, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, discuss flight operations in flight deck control aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 24, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Damage Controlman 3rd Class Francisco Ruiz, from San Diego, assigned to USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) engineering department, instructs Sailors on pipe patching techniques during a damage control training event in the hangar bay, April 19, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ships tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.

220901-N-EH998-1034 BAB AL-MANDEB (Sept. 1, 2022) Quartermaster Seaman Kaleb Lokits uses an alidade aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) while transiting the Babal-Mandeb, Sept. 1. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East Region.

Norfolk (September 21, 2022) Chief Petty Officer selectees from various commands in the Hampton Roads, Virginia region, listen as Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Duane R. Bushey, USN (Ret.) shares some of his experiences in the wardroom aboard the decommissioned Iowa Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64). MCPON Bushey served as the seventh MCPON from 1988-1992. The presentation was part of the Hampton Roads Naval Museums 21st Annual Chief Petty Officer Heritage Days event. The three-day event allows CPO selectees to receive history and heritage training at the museum and aboard the Battleship Wisconsin, and is hosted by the museum and area commands. The event is the longest running and largest of its kind in Virginia.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 9, 2014) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Matthew Dawson, from San Diego, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Samuel Johnson, from Yorktown, Va., man the NATO Sea Sparrow missile system control console in the combat information center aboard the multipurpose amphibiousAC assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

230320-N-RC359-1023 YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 20, 2023) Chief Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Terry Keyes, from Bay Springs, Mississippi, gives a tour of flight deck control aboard the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), to members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force while in-port Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, March 20. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports Alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

220727-N-JR318-1054 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 27, 2022) Personnel Specialist 1st Class Shaun Grygiel, from Orlando, Florida, creates new identification cards for Sailors in the personnel office of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), July 27, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

230211-N-NH267-1196 DIEGO GARCIA (Feb. 11, 2023) U.S. Navy Sailors man the quartermaster of the watch station on the bridge of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) during a routine port visit. Paul Hamilton, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navys 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. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 12, 2018) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Ross Fergerson stands watch as the damage control central watch supervisor aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is homeported in Mayport, Fla., and is on deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.

EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 14, 2013) Seaman Melvin Rodas, right, instructs master helmsman duties to Seaman Anthony Mamaligsa aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89). Mustin is on patrol with the George Washington Carrier Strike Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

010501-F-0697K-019. Subject Operation/Series: UNION FLASH 01 Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

221006-N-IL330-1227 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 6, 2022) - Machinery Repairman Fireman Gunner Vandervort, from Lake Ozark, Missouri, adjusts the nozzle of an aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) hose during an engineering training team drill in main machinery room one aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 6, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220430-N-DO281-1236ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 30, 2022) Chief Damage Controlman Dustin Karper, right, coaches Sailors on the fire team as they fight a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), April 30. Paul Ignatius is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

060821-N-4856C-025. Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)

110403-N-NL541-005CARIBBEAN SEA (April 3, 2011) Gunner's Mate 1st Class Enrique Cruz, left, and Gunner's Mate 1st Class Jeremy Pilkenton remove the barrel from an MK 38 25 mm mounted gun for cleaning before a practice fire aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Boone (FFG 28). Boone is deployed in support of Southern Seas 2011.

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Aug. 10, 2022) A Sailor assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) uses and alidade as the ship departs Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment Aug. 10, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

220824-N-IL330-1025 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 24, 2022) - Electronics Technician 3rd Class Ian Monge, from Rancho Cucamonga, California, left, and Electronics Technician 3rd Class Esteban Rodriguez, from San Clemente, California, practices medical response procedures during a medical training team drill aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 24, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

060219-N-4772B-030. Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)

220517-N-TL932-1003 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 17, 2022) Sailors participate in damage control drills in the hangar bay aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), May 17. Vinson is currently moored in her homeport of San Diego.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2024) Sergeant Joseph Dutcher, center left, from East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, assigned to the Combat Logistics Battalion 31, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrates how to control a robotics platform during an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) demonstration in the vehicle storage area of the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), while conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean, February 17. 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. Navys largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Navy

220529-N-IL330-1054 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 29, 2022) - Sailors prepare amphibious assault carrier USS Tripolis (LHA 7) Quarterdeck for use while pierside in Yoksuka, Japan, May 29, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet.

220331-N-UJ411-1077 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 31, 2022 Damage Controlman 1st Class Carl Rosengreen, center, from Beaverton, Ore., debriefs sailors after they finish participating in a damage control drill aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 11, 2016) Capt. Brett Crozier, Ronald Reagan's executive officer, and Hirokazu Eito, a translator, conduct a remembrance ceremony for the 2011 Sendai earthquake and tsunami victims via the ships announcement system. During the ceremony the ships crew observed a moment of silence to remember the lives lost during the natural disaster. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

220812-N-YQ181-1044 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 12, 2022) Yeoman Seaman Jennifer Flores, right, from San Diego, instructs Boatswains Mate Seaman Diego Cabrera, from Denver, to use the embroidery machine in the canvas shop aboard the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 12. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 17, 2018) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer is briefed by Lt. Cmdr. Chabonnie Alexander, USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) ordnance handling officer, on the Upper Stage 1 advanced weapons elevator during a tour of the Navys newest aircraft carrier. Spencer and James Geurts, the assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, visited Ford to see first-hand and hear from Sailors on the progress being made during the ships post-shakedown availability at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding. This image has been altered by blurring badges for security purposes.

Chief Intelligence Specialist Bianca Garcia trains Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Diego Morado in recording Ships Nautical or Otherwise Photographic Interpretation and Examination (SNOOPIE) events aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) while underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Nov. 17, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations along NATO allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

Tour of the Naval vessel, USS Normandy, by Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides during the Secretary's visit to Virginia

PHILIPPINE SEA (MAY 19, 2022) Machinist Mate 3rd Class Keylvin Radugo, from San Jose, California, stores firefighting gear after a damage control drill aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). Dewey is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.

060412-N-7092S-078. Base: USS Florida (SSGN 728) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS FLORIDA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 17, 2022) Sailors stand watch in the central control station aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) during routine operations in the Philippine Sea on Sept. 17, 2022. Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70, a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of its allies and partners in the region.

060504-N-4953E-030. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

LOS ANGELES (May 24, 2022) Under Secretary of the Navy Erik K. Raven, right, speaks with Chief Quartermaster Timothy Hamilton, middle, and Quartermaster Seaman Hannah White aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 24, 2022. Los Angeles Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public 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 Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

220905-N-TO573-1003 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 5, 2022) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Elizabeth Watson, from Anderson, South Carolina, tracks maintenance reports aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Sep. 5, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interest.

Aviation Boatswains Mate (Aircraft Handling) Airman JyQuez D. Bettis, from Augusta, Georgia, assigned to air departments V-1 division aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), sings during the Black History Month celebration while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 22, 2023. George Washington is conducting Tailored Ships Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP). TSTA prepares the ship and crew for full integration into a carrier strike group through a wide range of mission critical operations. Navy

220508-N-JO823-1038 TOKYO BAY, Japan (May 8, 2022) Sailors watch for and report vessels from the pilot house of the U.S. Navys only forward deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

220805-N-TT639-1018 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 5, 2022) - Culinary Specialist 1st Class Ruel Jacob, from San Diego, left, trains to Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Austyn Riley, from Parker, Colorado, in the hangar bay during a general quarters drill aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 5, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

120406-N-PK218-058 RED SEA (April 6, 2012) Capt. Logan Jones, from Garden City, Kan., commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), takes a pie to the face from Senior Chief Fire Controlman Gregory Maxwell, Jacksonville, Fla., during a fundraising raffle aboard Vicksburg. The raffle benefited the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society. Vicksburg is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

120816-N-QI421-084 SEA of JAPAN (Aug. 16, 2012) Chief Personnel Specialist Robbie Smith trains other damage control training team members during a general quarters drill aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19).

220901-N-SP805-0011 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (September 1, 2022) Cmdr. Lawrence Heyworth IV, commanding officer, Rear Adm. Scott Sciretta, Commander, Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2), and Seaman Trinity Rodriguez, smile with Cmdr. Dave Zieroth, executive officer, during a promotion ceremony aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) is the flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2), a multinational integrated task group that projects a constant and visible reminder of the Alliances solidarity and cohesion afloat and provides the Alliance with a continuous maritime capability to perform a wide range of tasks, including exercises and real-world operations in periods of crisis and conflict.

220912-N-VO895-1007ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2022) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class David Boatright, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Deck Department, briefs Sailors prior to an anchor drop evolution in the ships forecastle, Sept. 12, 2022. Bataan is underway conducting deck landing qualifications as part of the basic phase training cycle.

220825-N-DH616-0010 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (August 25, 2022) Lt. Cmdr. Elias Paulk, Chaplain assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98), gives the evening prayer over the general announcing system. Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) is the flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2), a multinational integrated task group that projects a constant and visible reminder of the Alliances solidarity and cohesion afloat and provides the Alliance with a continuous maritime capability to perform a wide range of tasks, including exercises and real-world operations in periods of crisis and conflict.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 3, 2022) Yeoman 1st Class Juan Sanchez, left, from Greenfield, California, and Culinary Specialist 1st Class Eric Laster, from Atlanta, participate in a general quarters training evolution aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 3. Higgins is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.

110510-N-BZ392-108 ARABIAN SEA (May 10, 2011) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Bill Zhang, right, instructs Fire Controlman 3rd Class Allen Lemon, second from right, Fire Controlman 3rd Class Kevin Young, middle, Sonar Technician (Surface) Seaman Amanda Marchiano and Seaman Recruit Emmanuel Arroyo as they practice handling a charged fire hose aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55). The exercise was designed to qualify Sailors with their basic damage control qualification. Leyte Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to conduct maritime security operations.

Second LT. Deanna Printz, deputy Titan missile combat crew commander, performs her duties. Base: Mcconnell Air Force Base State: Kansas (KS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220627-N-OL632-1036 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 27, 2022) Quartermaster 2nd Class Catera Hazley, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), operates a sextant, June 27, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Felix Castillo Reyes)

220515-N-CM110-1017 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2022) - Aerographers Mate 3rd Class Chase Mischka, from Santee, California, left, and Aerographers Mate 1st Class Ashley Mccown, from El Paso, Texas, review instruction for opening a buoy in the vehicle stowage area aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 15, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet.

From left: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division Electrical Engineers Thuan Le and Tiffany Le work with Electronics Technician Walter Master and Fire Controlman Aegis Petty Officer 1st Class Nathan Wickenkamp in the Computer Systems Electricity Room 3 aboard USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) during a recent Combat Systems Assessment Team event at Wharf 5.

221007-N-XO220-1058 SOUDA BAY, Crete (Oct. 7, 2022) Lt. Andrew Whelan, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), speaks with Greek reporters during a visit to the ship, Oct. 7, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

From left: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) Fire Controlman 1st Class Krystal Marshall and Fire Controlman 1st Class Ricardo Castro Canchola work with USS Harpers Ferry Fire Controlman 2nd Class Trevor Houf to troubleshoot the relay circuitry for the Rolling Airframe Missile salvo alarm aboard USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during a recent Combat Systems Assessment Team event at NSWC PHD.

APRA HARBOR, Guam (June 2, 2022) - Christopher Thayer, Military Sealift Command Director, Maritime Operations, tours a repair locker onboard the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), June 2, 2022. Frank Cable, forward-deployed to the island of Guam, repairs, rearms, and re-provisions submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Pacific region.

INDIAN OCEAN (April 26, 2022) Damage Controlman Fireman Nicholas Rozanski, left, assists Damage Controlman 3rd Class Amber Burnett with donning firefighting gloves during a damage control drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) in the Indian Ocean, April 26. Gridley is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

ARABIAN GULF (June 21, 2015) Lt. j.g. Michael Pellittiere, from Honeoye, N.Y., stands watch in the combat information center aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99). Farragut is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations as part of Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership welcomes Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard to the IADC campus at Ft. Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., April 18, 2022. During the visit Admiral Schultz briefed students on the United States Coast Guard function and missions to students. Additionally, he participated in an office call with leadership, received a college briefing and took a tour of the campus.

220412-N-JU123-3101 IONIAN SEA (April 12, 2022) Seaman Ruel Shetler, from Peoria, Arizona, stands a lookout watch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), April 12, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

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