ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2018) Hospitalman Meghan Smith speaks on a sound-powered telephone aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) during a replenishment-at-sea. Arlington is making a scheduled deployment as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brandon Parker/RELEASED)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Kenneth Smith signals an UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to the “Black Knights” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264 (Reinforced) on the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brandon Parker/RELEASED)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 26, 2018) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Caitlin Lemmon stands watch on a console aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brandon Parker/RELEASED)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec.31, 2018) MV-22 Ospreys of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced) launch from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during night flight operations. Kearsarge is on a scheduled deployment as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mike DiMestico/Released)
ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 30, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Christopher Siat, left, and Hospitalman Damarias Wilcox, both assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/1, spar in the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting 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 Tyler Diffie)
STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Dec. 31, 2018) Sailors aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) conduct a foreign object debris walkdown on the flight deck as Kearsarge transits the Strait of Gibraltar. Kearsarge is on a scheduled deployment as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Anuci/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2018) The Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryre Arciaga/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Morgan Velez fires a shot line from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) during a replenishment-at-sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryre Arciaga/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2018) Quartermaster Seaman Ashley Ogg measures the distance of a contact using a statometer on the bridge of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryre Arciaga/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 31, 2018) – Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Edward Collins grills chicken aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 31, 2018. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, is on its sixth 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 James R. Turner/Released)
AKSAZ, TURKEY (Jan 3, 2019) – Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) man the rails while departing Aksaz, Turkey, Jan 3, 2019. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, is on its sixth 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 James R. Turner/Released)
AKSAZ, TURKEY (Jan 3, 2019) – Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Elizabeth Cook uses a whistle over the shipboard announcement system as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) departs Aksaz, Turkey, Jan 3, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Turner/Released)
(Dec. 28, 2018) Airman Laura Fierro, right, directs a CH-53E Super Stallion while Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Hein Hlang observes for safety on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit are on a scheduled deployment as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaitlyn E. Eads/Released)
(Dec. 28, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Elijah Bracey waits to chock and chain an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphbious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaitlyn E. Eads/Released)
(Dec. 28, 2018) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Jaime Valencia directs an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaitlyn E. Eads/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 2, 2019) – Sailors move away from an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 264 (Reinforced), after it lands on the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) Jan. 2, 2019. Fort McHenry and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit are on a scheduled deployment as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Roys/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 2, 2019) – Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to board an aircraft on the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) Jan. 2, 2019.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Roys/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 2, 2019) – Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to board an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 264 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) Jan. 2, 2019.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Roys/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 2, 2019) – An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 264 (Reinforced), sits on the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) Jan. 2, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Roys/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 2, 2019) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Jason Oprien signals an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 264 (Reinforced), as it takes off from the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) Jan. 2, 2019.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Roys/Released)
U.S. Sailors heave a line during a replenishment-at-sea in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 4, 2019. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is 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 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 Isabel S. Birchard)
The dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) sails alongside the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a replenishment-at-sea in the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 4, 2019. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jordan Ripley)
U.S. Navy Aviation Electrician’s Mate Airman John Milla, left, from Norco, California, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Brody Burdette, from Las Vegas, load an AGM-114 Hellfire missile onto an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) in the North Arabian Sea, Jan. 3, 2019. The Stockdale is 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 the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Abigayle Lutz)
Lt.j.g. Latina Perry, assigned to the USS Tortuga (LSD 46), is promoted to Lieutenant in a ceremony aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB 64). Officiating the ceremony was the Tortuga’s Commanding Officer, CDR Ethan Rule. (US Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 3, 2019) Machinist's Mate Fireman Morgan Simpson attaches an atomizer to a burner barrel in the aft main machinery room of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is on a scheduled deployment as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryre Arciaga/Released)
YOKOSUKA, Japan (January 7, 2019) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Dominic Cornett from Houston and Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Korey Pritchett from Selma, Ala. welcome a crewmate as Sailors with U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) Port Operations prepare for the first harbor evolution of the new year on the Valiant class tugboats Seminole (YT 805) and Puyallup (YT 806), Jan. 7. CFAY provides, maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of the 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, 71 tenant commands, and more than 27,000 military and civilian personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Garrett Zopfi/Released by FLEACT Yokosuka Public Affairs Office)
YOKOSUKA, Japan (January 7, 2019) – Sailors with U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) Port Operations prepare for the first harbor evolution of the new year on the Valiant class tugboats Seminole (YT 805) and Puyallup (YT 806), Jan. 7. (U.S. Navy photo by Garrett Zopfi/Released by FLEACT Yokosuka Public Affairs Office)
YOKOSUKA, Japan (January 7, 2019) – Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Eunice Lubigan from Chula Vista, Calif. surveys the deck of the tugboat as Sailors with U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) Port Operations prepare for the first harbor evolution of the new year on the Valiant class tugboats Seminole (YT 805) and Puyallup (YT 806), (U.S. Navy photo by Garrett Zopfi/Released by FLEACT Yokosuka Public Affairs Office)
YOKOSUKA, Japan (January 7, 2019) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Dominic Cornett from Houston casts off a mooring line as Sailors with U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) Port Operations prepare for the first harbor evolution of the new year on the Valiant class tugboats Seminole (YT 805) and Puyallup (YT 806), Jan. 7. (U.S. Navy photo by Garrett Zopfi/Released by FLEACT Yokosuka Public Affairs Office)
YOKOSUKA, Japan (January 7, 2019) – Sailors with U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) Port Operations prepare for the first harbor evolution of the new year on the Valiant class tugboats Seminole (YT 805) and Puyallup (YT 806), Jan. 7. (U.S. Navy photo by Garrett Zopfi/Released by FLEACT Yokosuka Public Affairs Office)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 6, 2019) Ship’s Serviceman 3rd Class Britania Brown restocks a vending machine aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), Jan. 6, 2019. Arlington is on a scheduled deployment as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brandon Parker/Released)
The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) conducts a vertical replenishment with the dry cargo and ammunition Ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) in the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 4, 2019. John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is 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 the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and these strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Bauer)
An MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37, prepares to land aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, Jan. 5, 2019. The Chung-Hoon is 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 the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Logan C. Kellums)
LAKE MICHIGAN (July 11, 2018) The future littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13) conducts acceptance trials, which are the last significant milestone before a ship is delivered to the Navy. LCS-13 is a fast, agile, focused-mission platform designed for operation in near-shore environments as well as the open-ocean. It is designed to defeat asymmetric threats such as mines, quiet diesel submarines and fast surface craft. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin/Released)
U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class Joshua Huber, from Warrensville, South Carolina, washes the windshield of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 6, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jarrod A. Schad)