Singapore (Nov. 24, 2018) Sailors watch from the flight deck as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) pulls in to Singapore. John C. Stennis is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua L. Leonard)
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 16, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Dana Horn, from Hermiston, Oregon, left, and Seaman Ofelia Velasquez, from West Palm Beach, Florida, pose for a photo at sunset while preparing for a replenishment-at-sea aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111). Spruance is underway and conducting operations in international waters as part of a dual carrier strike force exercise. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon)
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 14, 2018) Sailors handle a phone and distance line aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200). Chung-Hoon is underway and conducting operations in international waters as part of a dual carrier strike force exercise. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Logan C. Kellums)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2018) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) cuts through the Pacific Ocean. Mobile Bay is underway and conducting routine operations as part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3 in the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon)
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 23, 2018) Sailors unload an AIM-120 missile from an EA-18G Growler, with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mitchell Banks)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) garnish a dessert table on the ship’s mess decks in preparation for a Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 22, 2018. Iwo Jima is currently underway after participating in Trident Juncture 2018 which is a NATO-led exercise designed to certify NATO response forces and develop interoperability among participating NATO Allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Travis Baley/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2018) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Justin Whatley, from McAllen, Texas, cuts vegetables in the bake shop aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in preparation for a Thanksgiving dinner, Nov. 22, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel C. Coxwest/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2018) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Justin Whatley, from McAllen, Texas, cuts vegetables in the bake shop aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in preparation for a Thanksgiving dinner, Nov. 22, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel C. Coxwest/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2018) Capt. Joseph O’Brien, commanding officer of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), serves food to enlisted Sailors and Marines during a Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 22, 2018.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Travis Baley/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2018) Capt. Joseph O’Brien, commanding officer of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Command Master Chief Jamie Hamilton, command master chief of Iwo Jima, and Capt. Darrell Canady, executive officer of Iwo Jima, as well as other officers assigned to the ship, serve food to enlisted Sailors and Marines during a Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 22, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Travis Baley/Released)
EVERETT, Wash. (Nov. 21, 2018) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) man the rails as they return to the ship's homeport of Naval Station Everett (NSE). Shoup returned to NSE from a cooperative Western Pacific deployment after supporting the Oceania Maritime Security Initiative to enhance regional security and interoperability with partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Jiang/Released)
EVERETT, Wash. (Nov. 21, 2018) A Sailor assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) is greeted by his spouse upon returning from deployment at Naval Station Everett (NSE). Shoup returned to NSE from a cooperative Western Pacific deployment after supporting the Oceania Maritime Security Initiative to enhance regional security and interoperability with partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Clemente Lynch/Released)
WATERS OFF THE COAST OF TINIAN (Nov. 19, 2018) The Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1633 enters the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) to backload equipment and supplies used for Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) efforts. Sailors and Marines from Ashland, assigned to Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, provided Department of Defense support to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands’ civil and local officials as part of the FEMA-supported Typhoon Yutu recovery efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Mortensen)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 25, 2018) Sailors participate in flight operations on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Currently operating in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Harry S. Truman will continue to foster cooperation with regional allies and partners, strengthen regional stability, and remain vigilant, agile and dynamic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maxwell Higgins/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 23, 2018) A pilot taxis on the flight deck after landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joseph A.D. Phillips/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 22, 2018) Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) 1st Class Olivier Martin participates in a Thanksgiving Day 5K on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Currently operating in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Harry S. Truman will continue to foster cooperation with regional allies and partners, strengthen regional stability, and remain vigilant, agile and dynamic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joseph A.D. Phillips/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 24, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Ryan Mullahy prepares an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Fighting Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, for launch from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class Sam Jenkins/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 23, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Calvin Gibson, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Abigail Gonzales stand by to secure an aircraft on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joseph A.D. Phillips/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 23, 2018) Airman Trevor Turner poses for a photo on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joseph A.D. Phillips/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 23, 2018) Sailors attach ordnance to the wing of an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Knighthawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joseph A.D. Phillips/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 24, 2018) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) transits off the coast of Peru during a photo exercise in the midst of operations with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Peru. Somerset is part of Littoral Combat Group One, which is deployed in support of the Enduring Promise Initiative to reaffirm U.S. Southern Command's longstanding commitment to the nations of the Western Hemisphere. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Allison Bak)
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 23, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Aaron Tierney, from Louisville, Kentucky, right, heaves in a shot line aboard the Arleigh burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) to begin rigging for a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) as the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) sails behind. Spruance and Mobile Bay are underway conducting routine operations as part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3 in the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon)
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 17, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), foreground, fires a MK 45 5-inch gun while sailing in formation behind the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a live fire evolution. John C. Stennis and Spruance are underway and conducting operations in international waters as part of a dual carrier strike force exercise. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2018) Sailors fold the tail cone section of an MH-60R Sea Hawk, with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37, aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93). Chung-Hoon is underway conducting routine operations as part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3 in the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Logan C. Kellums)
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 14, 2018) Sailors monitor a refueling station aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), right, during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200). Chung-Hoon is underway and conducting operations in international waters as part of a dual carrier strike force exercise. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Logan C. Kellums)
NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Nov. 26, 2018) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 1st Class Diana DelaCruz, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, from Batangas, Republic of the Philippines, expands a parachute before packaging.
EODMU-5 is assigned to Commander, Task Force 75, the primary expeditionary task force responsible for the planning and execution of coastal riverine operations, explosive ordnance disposal, diving engineering and construction, and underwater construction in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger)
ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 20, 2018) Chief Gunner’s Mate Clarence Jones, right, uses OC spray on Ens. Alyssa Viscomi on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) as part of a security reaction force basic qualification during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting to the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Reymundo A. Villegas III)
ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 20, 2018) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Lesbia Villanueva, left, performs a mechanical advantage control hold take down on Master-at-Arms 1st Class Gabriel Suarez on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) while participating in a security reaction force basic qualification during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Reymundo A. Villegas III)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Joshua Amend, from Wheeling, West Virginia, moves a pallet of small-arms ammunition in magazine nine aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Nov. 22, 2018. Iwo Jima is currently underway after participating in Trident Juncture 2018 which is a NATO-led exercise designed to certify NATO response forces and develop interoperability among participating NATO Allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin Leitner/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) move pallets of small arms ammunition onto a weapons elevator Nov. 23, 2018. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Travis Baley/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2018) Lance Cpl. Tyler Roderick, assigned to (HMLA) 269, left, and Lance Cpl. James Canty, assigned to Fox Company 22, move pallets of ammunition in the hangar bay aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Nov. 23, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Travis Baley/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 24, 2018) Sailors and Marines organize ordnance on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in preparations for a scheduled ammunition offload, Nov. 24, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joe J. CardonaGonzalez/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 24, 2018) Sailors process chaff canisters aboard of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in preparations for a scheduled ammunition offload, Nov. 24, 2018. Iwo Jima is currently underway after participating in Trident Juncture 2018 which is a NATO-led exercise designed to certify NATO response forces and develop interoperability among participating NATO Allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joe J. CardonaGonzalez/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 24, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jada Ramos directs a forklift on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in preparations for a scheduled ammunition offload, Nov. 24, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joe J. CardonaGonzalez/Released)
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) prepare to attach a cable to an MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, during an ammo offload evolution on the ship’s flight deck Nov. 25, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Travis Baley/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2018) A Sailor assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, during an ammo offload evolution on the ship’s flight deck Nov. 25, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Travis Baley/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 27, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, embarked on the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), lowers a box onto the flight deck of the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12) during a replenishment-at-sea, Nov. 27, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin Leitner/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 25, 2018) Lt. TJ Goss stands watch in combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), Nov. 25, 2018. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its eighth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ford Williams/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 24, 2018) An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, lands on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), Nov. 24, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ford Williams/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 25, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) transits the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 25, 2018.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ford Williams/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 24, 2018) An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, lands on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), Nov. 24, 2018.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ford Williams/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 24, 2018) An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, lands on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), Nov. 24, 2018.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ford Williams/Released)
