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PHILIPPINE SEA (March 1, 2024) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Hannah Apostol, from Waipahu, Hawaii, stands watch in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) while conducting routine underway operations as the ship transits in the vicinity of the Luzon Strait. Forces assigned to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Monroe)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2024) Sailors from the weapons department of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) stack ammunition in the hangar bay, Feb. 24, 2024. Harry S. Truman is the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Natalia Thoen)



LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 29, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Flying Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Feb. 29, 2024. Forces assigned to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aaron Haro Gonzalez)



PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 11, 2024) Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 flies an F/A-18F Hornet alongside a German A400M Atlas during an air-to-air refueling test aimed at expanding the flight envelope for the European transport and tanker aircraft. VX-23 is flying to clear the entire envelope for all NATO allies flying Atlas, which will allow it to refuel American Hornet, Growler, and Harrier aircraft, ultimately expanding the United States' ability to operate its forces globally. (U.S. Navy photo by Erik Hildebrandt)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 26, 2024. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas A. Russell)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2023) Sailors assigned to the aircraft intermediate maintenance department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) test a jet engine while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 23, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wadelon Presley)



HARSTAD, Norway (Feb. 26, 2024) Finnish marines assigned to the Nyland Brigade embark the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) during a port visit to Harstad, Norway, before participating in exercise Steadfast Defender 24, Feb. 26, 2024. Steadfast Defender 2024, NATO's largest exercise in decades, will demonstrate NATO's ability to deploy forces rapidly from across the Alliance to reinforce the defense of Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danielle Serocki)



KITTERY, Maine (Feb. 20, 2024) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) prepares to undock from Drydock #3 at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard during a scheduled maintenance period, Feb. 20, 2024. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charlotte C. Oliver)



PACIFIC OCEAN (February 19, 2024) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Casey Washburn, center, from New Richmond, Ohio, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, performs maintenance on an MH-60S helicopter on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), while conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean, February 19. 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. Navy's 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amy Cocoro Mullins)



PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2024) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 3 fast-rope out of an MH-60S helicopter attached to the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 onto the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Feb. 22, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 7th Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations - from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 7th Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adina Phebus)

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F/A-18 Jet Engine Tests at Full Afterburner on the Fantail of Aircraft Carrier​

RED SEA (Feb. 29, 2024) Sailors prepare an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 for flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, Feb. 29, 2024. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo)



BEAUFORT SEA (March 8, 2024) Mike Demello, a field technician assigned to Arctic Submarine Laboratory, uses a chainsaw to remove ice from a hatch on the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) at Ice Camp Whale in the Beaufort Sea during Ice Camp 2024. Ice Camp is a three-week operation that allows the Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies, and partner organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Yarborough)



NORWEGIAN SEA (March 6, 2024) Seaman Caleb Degabriele and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Ali Khadour return from hooking cargo to an Italian navy helicopter attached to Italian Landing Assault Helicopter Ship Giuseppe Garibaldi, on the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) during Steadfast Defender 24, March 6, 2024. Steadfast Defender 2024, NATO's largest exercise in decades, will demonstrate NATO's ability to deploy forces rapidly from across the Alliance to reinforce the defense of Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danielle Serocki)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 1, 2024) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Devon Swopes, from Little Rock, Arkansas, assigned to air department's V-1 division, signals an E-2C Hawkeye attached to Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 116 to hold fast aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, March 1, 2024. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson)



NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2024) Sailors from Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadron (VP) 30 use an aerial stores loader to move a High Altitude Anti-submarine Warfare Capability (HAAWC) weapon system toward a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft on the VP-30 flight line, Feb. 7, 2024. VP-30's mission is to provide P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and MQ-4C UAS specific training to pilots, Naval flight officers, and enlisted aircrew prior to reporting to the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Curtis D. Spencer)

Swedish Marines, assigned to 2nd Marine Battalion, enter the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), in a Swedish CB90-class fast assault craft, while integrating with NATO forces during Steadfast Defender, Feb. 28, 2024. NATO has a long-standing partnership with Sweden, similar to its previous collaboration with Finland before its accession; their participation enhances the strength and security of all member nations and illustrates that NATO's doors remain open. Steadfast Defender 2024, NATO’s largest exercise in decades, will demonstrate NATO’s ability to deploy forces rapidly from across the Alliance to reinforce the defense of Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danielle Serocki)





Swedish Marines, assigned 2nd Marine Battalion, tie up a Swedish CB90-class fast assault crafts in the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), during Steadfast Defender, Feb. 28, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danielle Serocki)



Two Swedish CB90-class fast assault crafts transit the Andfjorden waterway in preparation of well deck operations with the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), while integrating with NATO forces during Steadfast Defender, Feb. 28, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danielle Serocki)



Swedish Marines, assigned to 2nd Battalion, prepare a CB90-class fast assault crafts in the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), for small boat operations during Steadfast Defender 24, March 5, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danielle Serocki)

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GROTON, Conn. (March 16, 2024) The crew of the Virginia-class attack submarine pre-commissioning unit (PCU) Idaho (SSN 799) march in formation during a christening ceremony at General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard facility in Groton, Conn., March 16, 2024. Idaho and crew will operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR whose primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski)



SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 8, 2024) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Reginno Villareal, from Los Angles, makes repairs to an antenna aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), March 8, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aaron Haro Gonzalez)



EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2024) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) personnel exit a CH-47 Chinook helicopter on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as part of Exercise Iron Fist while underway in the East China Sea, March 9 2024. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S, Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the JGSDF, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sade Anita Wallace)



PHILIPPINE SEA (March 2, 2024) Lt. j.g. Annelise King from Jarro, Texas, looks for simulated approaching ships during the final battle problem drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) while operating in the Philippine Sea, March 2, 2024. Higgins is forward deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hannah Fry)



PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 29, 2024) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 perform night flight operations on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115). Rafael Peralta is forward-deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe)

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ARCTIC OCEAN (March 9, 2024) A New York Air National Guard C-130 Hercules from the 109th Airlift Wing flies over East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare operators (SEALs), Norwegian naval special operations commandos and the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) during an integration exercise designed to bolster skills in an Arctic environment, March 9, 2024, as part of Arctic Edge 24. Arctic Edge provided Special Operations Command North the opportunity to test a range of capabilities and response options to deter, disrupt, degrade, and deny competitor activity in the Arctic in support of globally integrated layered defense and deterrence of the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jeff Atherton)



GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 14, 2024) Recruits wave American flags after becoming naturalized citizens during a naturalization ceremony inside Recruit Memorial Chapel at Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Posada)



RED SEA (March 05, 2024) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Fighting Swordsmen" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, March 5, 2024. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (Official U.S. Navy photo)



BAB AL-MANDEB (Feb. 19, 2024) An operations specialist stands watch in the combat information center as the tactical imaging coordinator aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) while transiting the Bab al-Mandeb, Feb. 19, 2024. Gravely is deployed as part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo)



RED SEA (Feb. 23, 2024) Aviation Ordnancemen transport ordnance in preparation of flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, Feb. 23, 2024. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo)

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BEAUFORT SEA (March 16, 2024) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti embarks the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) during Operation Ice Camp 2024. Ice Camp is a three-week operation that allows the Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies, and partner organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st class Scott Barnes)



NAVAL AIR STATION PENSACOLA, Fla. (March 20, 2024) Sailors assigned to Naval Aviation Rescue Swimmer School participate in an over-water hoist demonstration at Naval Air Station Pensacola, March 20, 2024. The demonstration was to help educate Aviation Rescue Swimmer School and Aviation Enlisted Aircrew students on capabilities upon entering the fleet. Naval Education and Training Command's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by transforming civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zachary Melvin)



PACIFIC OCEAN (March 18, 2024) Gunner's Mate 1st Class Gasper Peña, from Rockport, Texas, fires the M2HB .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). John S. McCain is underway conducting routine operations (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin Tang)



The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), returns to Naval Station Norfolk following an eight and a half-month deployment operating in the U.S. 5th and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operation, March 21, 2024. More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to the Bataan ARG supported a wide range of interoperability opportunities and exercises, increasing combat readiness and crisis response capabilities while strengthening relationships with NATO Allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anderson W. Branch)



LOSSIEMOUTH AIR BASE, Scotland (Feb. 14, 2024) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Isiah Tidwell de-ices the wings of a P-8A Poseidon while Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Joseph McCoy stands as safety observer on the flight line at Lossiemouth Air Base, Scotland, Feb. 14, 2024. VP-46 was detached to Lossiemouth Air Base for NATO exercise 2024 Steadfast Defender, which demonstrated NATO's ability to defend and protect partner and allied territory and interests from any threat. Airmen from the Royal Air Force also flew with Grey Knights as an integration initiative from events held at Joint Exploration and Discussion of Initiatives (JEDI) weeks earlier, which discussed plans to enhance interoperability between NATO's P-8A Poseidon users. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacquelin Frost.)

LOSSIEMOUTH AIR BASE, Scotland (Feb. 14, 2024) Lt. Sara Wedemeyer, left, and Lt. Wesley Neal, naval aviators attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 46 fly a P-8A Poseidon over Scotland, Feb. 14, 2024. The flight was part of NATO exercise 2024 Steadfast Defender which demonstrated NATO's ability to defend and protect partner and allied territory and interests from any threat. RAF Airmen flew with Grey Knights as an integration initiative from events held at Joint Exploration and Discussion of Initiatives (JEDI) weeks earlier, which discussed plans to enhance interoperability between NATO's P-8A Poseidon users. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacquelin Frost)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 19, 2024) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Jared Mergel, from Memphis, Tennessee, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Michael Khair, from Los Angeles, secure a stack of 1,000-pound bombs in the magazine aboard the amphibious assault ship both assigned to USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a scheduled ammunition onload in the Pacific Ocean, March 19, 2024. Boxer is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship currently underway conducing routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Miles)



PEARL HARBOR (March 15, 2024) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) render honors to the Battleship Missouri Memorial as the ship transits Pearl Harbor. John S. McCain is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin Tang)



NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND (March 14, 2024) Sailors clean an aircraft catapult on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently moored pierside at Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nathaly Cruz)



PACIFIC OCEAN (March 18, 2024) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 lowers ammunition onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a scheduled ammunition onload, March 18, 2023. Boxer is underway conducing routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kevin C. Leitner)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 27, 2024) Sailors train during a general quarters drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59), March 27, 2024. Russell, part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John A. Miller)



SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 25, 2024) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Corey Martinez, from Las Cruces, N.M., right, and Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class James Cepriano, from San Jose, Calif., perform maintenance aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), March 25, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aaron Haro Gonzalez)



SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 29, 2024) Aviation Ordnanceman Jaylin Thomas, from Palm Beach, Fla., checks fuel samples from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Wolf Pack: of (HSM) 75 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), March 29, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG 9), is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aaron Haro Gonzalez)



NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 28, 2024) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Ashley Thornton fixes a recruit's cover inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall before U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command's Pass in Review at Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, March 28, 2024. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher M. O'Grady)



PHILIPPINE SEA (March 27, 2024) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Conner Duhan, from Lake Charles, Louisiana, front, and Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Christopher Stamps, from Indianapolis, conduct flight quarters on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) in the Philippine Sea, March 27, 2024. Howard is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexandria Esteban)