PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 21, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) transits the Pacific. The John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeffery L. Southerland)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 21, 2019) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Kenneth Weston, from Knightdale, North Carolina, applies sealant to a launch bar on an EA-18G Growler, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jarrod A. Schad)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 19, 2019) Sailors observe Landing Craft, Utility 1630 assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1 depart the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is underway conducting routine operations as a part of USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danielle A. Baker)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2019) Sailors observe an MV-22B Osprey land on the flight deck of the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danielle A. Baker)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2019) The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) transits alongside the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) in preparation for a fueling-at-sea, Feb. 15, 2019. John P. Murtha is underway conducting routine operations as a part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)
Marines with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines load onto an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), Philippine Sea, Feb. 4, 2019. BLT 1/4 is the Ground Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU partnering with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle P. Bunyi/ Released)
An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft belonging to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) ascends from the flight-deck atop the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), Philippine Sea, Feb. 4, 2019. VMM-262 (Rein.) is the Aviation Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Its naval aviators fly the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, as well as a variety of other rotary and fixed-wing aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle P. Bunyi/ Released)
Marines with the F-35B Lightning II detachment of Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) conduct preflight checks before a launch atop the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), Philippine Sea, Feb. 4, 2019. Naval aviators with the detachment fly the Marine Corps' newest, most advanced multi-role fighter, the F-35B. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle P. Bunyi/ Released)
An F-35B Lightning II with the F-35B detachment of Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) launches from the flight-deck atop the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), Philippine Sea, Feb. 4, 2019. Naval aviators with the detachment fly the Marine Corps' newest, most advanced multi-role fighter, the F-35B. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle P. Bunyi/ Released)
EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2019) - U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Sailors receive a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter during a joint passenger swap training operation between the Coast Guard and Blue Ridge. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick Semales.)
EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2019) - U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Sailors and a Coast Guard air crewman prepare to refuel a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter during a joint passenger swap training operation between the Coast Guard and Blue Ridge.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick Semales.)
EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2019) - U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Sailors and a Coast Guard air crewman refuel a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter during a joint passenger swap training operation between the Coast Guard and Blue Ridge. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam K. Thomas.)
EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2019) - Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Tyjhay McCain (right) from South Bend, Ind. directs the air crewman of a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter during a joint passenger swap training operation between the Coast Guard and U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam K. Thomas.)
EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2019) - Boatswain's Mate Chief Jose Mendoza, from Manila, Philippines, renders a salute to the crew of a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter following a joint passenger swap training operation between the Coast Guard and U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick Semales.)
NORFOLK (Feb. 11, 2019) A photo illustration depicts the modernized, two-piece, flame-resistant organizational clothing wear-test design components for Sailors. U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) Command will conduct a second test of the prototype later this year. The goal of this initiative is to provide a no-cost, safe, and comfortable organizational clothing option to the improved, flame-resistant variant (IFRV) coverall. (U.S. photo illustration by Bobbie A. Camp/Released)(The illustration merges various images, text and graphic elements into one image)
NORFOLK (Feb. 5, 2019) Yeoman 1st Class Kelly Pyron, assigned to U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) Command, and Force Master Chief Huben L. Phillips, assigned to commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, demonstrate the operational wearability of the flame-resistant, two-piece organizational clothing prototype aboard aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stacy M. Atkins Ricks/Released)
NORTH SEA (Feb. 24, 2019) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) prepares to receive fuel from the German navy replenishment tanker FGS Spessart (A 1442) during a replenishment at sea. Gravely is underway on a regularly-scheduled deployment as the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 to conduct maritime operations and provide a continuous maritime capability for NATO in the northern Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Andrew Hays/Released)
NORTH SEA (Feb. 23, 2019) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) fires a close-in weapons system (CWIS) during a live fire exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Andrew Hays/Released)
MAUBISSE, Timor-Leste (Feb. 16, 2019) Builder 3rd Class Janiah Philon, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, cuts plywood for the prefabrication of formwork during the construction of a three-room school house and restroom facility for school children in Maubisse, Timor-Leste. NMCB-3 is forward deployed throughout the Indo-Pacific region and United States ready to support major combat operations, theater security, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. Seabees provide general engineering and civil support to Navy, Marine Corps and joint operational forces globally. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class Sierra Edwards/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2019) Lt. Jabbur Toma, from Ontario, Calif., electrical officer assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), lights a torch for Cmdr. David Clifton, from Clifton Forge, Va., chief of engineering, during a boiler light off in the forward main machinery room. Boxer is underway conducting routine operations as a part of USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keypher Strombeck/Released)
BLACK SEA (Feb. 22, 2019) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) participates in a simulated replenishment-at-sea with the Turkish navy Yavuz-class frigate TS Fatih (F 242). 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)
PEARL HARBOR (Feb. 21, 2019) Rear Adm. Daryl L. Caudle, commander of Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC), delivers remarks during the COMSUBPAC change of command ceremony aboard the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shaun Griffin/Released)
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Feb. 21, 2019) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) arrives at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Feb. 21, 2019, for a 28-month dry-docking planned incremental availability. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of NNSY by Shayne Hensley/Released)
LITTLE FALLS, Minn. (Feb. 13, 2018) Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Pulkrabek, assigned to Movile Diving and Salvage (MDSU) 2, surfaces through an ice hole during ice diving training on a frozen lake at Camp Ripley, Minn. The training, which is the largest independent ice diving operation held by MDSU 2 to date, trained more than 50 divers from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Group 2, MDSU 2 and EOD Training and Evaluation Unit 2. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jeff Atherton/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2019) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to board a Marine Viper rigid hull inflatable boat alongside the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) during a visit, board, search and seizure evolution. John P. Murtha is underway conducting routine operations as a part of USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2019) A Marine assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) boards a Marine Viper rigid hull inflatable boat alongside the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) during a visit, board, search and seizure evolution. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2019) Marine Viper rigid hull inflatable boats transit alongside the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) in preparation for a visit, board, search and seizure evolution. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom)
U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Aron Puryear, from South Boston, Virginia, fires an M2HB machine gun on the aft missile deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) during a live-fire exercise in the Gulf of Aden, Feb. 22, 2019. 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)
U.S. Navy Sailors refuel an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 21, 2019. Spruance is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon)
U.S. Navy Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 3rd Class Michael Greenlee, from Albuquerque, New Mexico, conducts maintenance on a bayonet receiver on a joint helmet mounted cuing system aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the South China Sea, Feb. 26, 2019. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jarrod A. Schad)
An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the South China Sea, Feb. 26, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeffery L. Southerland)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 25, 2019) Sailors sing a song during a Black History Month celebration aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), Feb. 25, 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)
NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 26, 2019) Airman David Gonzalez unfolds the National Ensign in preparation for morning colors on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is currently moored at Naval Station Norfolk conducting targeted maintenance and training, and remains operationally ready. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joseph A.D. Phillips/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2019) An SA-330J Puma helicopter flies alongside the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), front, and the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) during a refueling-at-sea in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2019. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jarrod A. Schad/Released)
GULF OF MEXICO (July 18, 2018) The future littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) is underway for acceptance trials, which are the last significant milestone before delivery of the ship to the Navy. The Independence-variant littoral combat ship will be commissioned March 2 in Charleston, South Carolina. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Austal USA/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 23, 2019) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Janai Gomez provides RAM Fan 2000 training aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), Feb. 23, 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)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2019) An SA-330J Puma helicopter transports supplies to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) from the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Mathew Perry (T-AKE 9) during a replenishment-at-sea in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2019. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2019) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) observe the approach of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and the Preble to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) during a replenishment-at-sea in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) make their approach alongside the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) for a replenishment-at-sea in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel/Released)
STIRLING, Australia (Feb. 26, 2019) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) arrives at the Royal Australian Navy base HMAS Stirling for a scheduled port visit. Santa Fe is deployed to the Indo-Pacific to enhance alliances and promote peace and stability in the region. While in Stirling, the crew will engage in a series of community outreach events and tours. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Tommaso Mastroianni/Released)
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2019) Marines attached to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1, exit a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) onto Red Beach, Camp Pendleton after departing amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) following amphibious operations. Boxer is underway conducting routine operations as a part of USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Zachary D. Behrend)
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2019) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 62 drives onto Red Beach, Camp Pendleton as part of LCAC operations after departing amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Zachary D. Behrend)
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2019) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Brandon Kellum, from Harlem, New York, attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, directs a light armored vehicle (LAV) onto Red Beach, Camp Pendleton as part of amphibious operations after departing amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Zachary D. Behrend)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2019) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Thomas Robinson, from San Jose, Calif., attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, transits in a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) during LCAC operations after departing amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Zachary D. Behrend)
