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Female sailors serving on aircraft carriers



MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 29, 2022) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Sophia Kuhn, from Fort Worth, Texas, maintains air traffic picture while standing air intercept controller watch in the combat direction center aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Jan. 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 naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security, and defend U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Suarez)



MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 29, 2022) Yeoman 2nd Class Shantia Hawkins, from Chicago, assigned to the "Sunliners" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, scans mail in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a replenishment-at-sea, Jan. 29, 2022.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jack Hoppe)



MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 29, 2022) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Emily Taylor, from Orange, California, labels a package in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a replenishment-at-sea, Jan. 29, 2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jack Hoppe)



Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Daesha Anderson-Sills directs aircraft movement in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush. GHWB provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable war fighting capability through the carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryan Colosanti)



SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 29, 2022) Quartermaster Seaman Dakota Barnett, from Yuma, Ariz., ties down a flag on vultures row aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Julia Brockman)

Female sailors and Marines serving at sea



SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 25, 2022) Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Chengjie Yang, a native of New York, N.Y., observes flight deck observations from primary flight control aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 25, 2022. Dual Carrier Operations with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group demonstrates the U.S. Navy’s capability to rapidly aggregate to deliver overwhelming maritime force and increase collective war-fighting readiness in support of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sophia Simons)



SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 28, 2022) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Rachel Rodriguez, from Virginia Beach, Va., operates a jet blast deflector on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Singley)



SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 28, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Airman Makenzie Lampkin, from Oxnard, Calif., tests fuel aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jett Morgan)



SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 27, 2022) Marine Sgt. Evelyn Torres, left, from Montebello, Calif., and Sgt. Ruby Mesa, from Corpus Christy, Texas, check wire continuity on an F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Julia Brockman)



SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 28, 2022) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Ariana Warren, from Abilene, Texas, establishes communications with a tactical watch officer during an anti-terrorism drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby A. Mothershead)

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Presently USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) has in the shipyard at Newport News VA for "Planned Incremental Availability"..i.e. MORE yard work. she has been there since 21 AUG 2021. She should be emerging later this month.



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NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Feb. 3, 2022) A P-8A Poseidon, assigned to the “Golden Swordsmen” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, sits on the flight line at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan. VP-47 is currently deployed to NAF Misawa, Japan conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance and theater outreach operations within U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives throughout the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon J. Vinson)

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NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Feb. 03, 2022) Two P-8A Poseidons, assigned to the “Golden Swordsmen” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, sit on the flightline at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon J. Vinson)

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NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Feb. 3, 2022) A P-8A Poseidon, assigned to the “Golden Swordsmen” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, takes off at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan. VP-47 is currently deployed to NAF Misawa, Japan conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance and theater outreach operations within U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives throughout the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon J. Vinson)

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NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Feb. 01, 2022) A P-8A Poseidon, assigned to the “Golden Swordsmen” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, practices landings and take offs. VP-47 is currently deployed to NAF Misawa, Japan conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance and theater outreach operations within U.S. 7th Fleet in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives throughout the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon J. Vinson)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 7, 2022) A French Navy Rafale F3R performs a touch-and-go landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Feb. 7, 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 naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security, and defend U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tate Cardinal)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 7, 2022) Ships from America and Essex Amphibious Ready Groups, and Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, sail in formation with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) during exercise Noble Fusion. Front row: Landing craft, air cushion from U.S. Navy USS Essex (LHD 2). Second row, left to right: USS America (LHA 6), USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Essex. Third row, left to right: USS Dewey (DDG 105), JMSDF JS Kongō (DDG 173), U.S. Navy USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), USS Spruance (DDG 111). Back row, left to right: USS Ashland (LSD 48), USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5). Noble Fusion highlights that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, as well as other joint force movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training throughout the year, in the Indo-Pacific, to maintain readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thaddeus Berry)