Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

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GAETA, Italy (Oct. 16, 2021) Sailors shift colors aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) as the ship returns to Gaeta, Italy, October 16, 2021. Mount Whitney is the U.S. Sixth Fleet flagship, homeported in Gaeta, and operates with a combined crew of U.S. Sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Barnes)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 18, 2021) USS Jackson (LCS 6) sails with German Navy frigate FGS Bayern (F 217) and embarked Super Lynx Mk88A helicopter. by , on Flickr


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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 20, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Zachary Janousek signals to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during flight operations, Oct. 20. Essex and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are 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 John McGovern)


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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2021) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Claudia Elantanez, a native of Anaheim, Calif. assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, performs system checks on an F/A-18F Super Hornet in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Oct. 20, 2021. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 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 3rd Class Isaiah Williams)


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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 19, 2021) Airman David Kramer adjusts an aqueous film-forming foam sprinkler on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Oct. 19. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher S. Haley)

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EVERETT, Wash. (Oct. 15, 2021) A Sailor, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), greets her family after arriving at Naval Station Everett, following a home port change. McCain has been forward deployed in U.S. 7th Fleet the past 24 years. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Victoria Galbraith)


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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2021) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Dashawn Hutchinson fires an M-240B machine gun aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Laramore)


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U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 21, 2021) An F-35C Lightning II assigned to the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 taxis on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Oct. 21, 2021. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 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 3rd Class Erin C. Zorich)


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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2021) Landing Craft, Air Cushion 85, attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4, transports Marine Corps equipment from Camp Lejeune, N.C. to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway to support amphibious squadron (PHIBRON) and Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) integration (PMINT). PMINT is an opportunity to train with embarked Marines in an integrated environment for amphibious and maritime operations including simulated beach raids, rescue operations, strait transits, and visit, board, search and seizure drills. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gwyneth Vandevender)


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EVERETT, Wash. (Oct. 15, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) arrives at Naval Station Everett, Washington, its new homeport after 24 years of forward deployment in the U.S. 7th fleet, Oct. 16, 2021. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Victoria Galbraith)

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BOSTON (Oct. 22, 2021) USS Constitution is underway during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship. USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ship’s wooden hull. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Skyler Okerman)


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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2021) Boatwain's Mate Seaman Devin M. Parido monitors the phone and distance line aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) during an underway replenishment with USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE-1), Oct. 20, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey/Released)


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ANDAMAN SEA (Oct. 21, 2021) Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) load an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78, onto one of the ship’s aircraft elevators. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CVCSG) is on a scheduled deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet 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 3rd Class Tyler Wheaton)


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ANDAMAN SEA (Oct. 21, 2021) Sailors, assigned to the "Titans" of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, perform preventative maintenance on a CMV-22B Osprey on the flight deck aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Wheaton)


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APRA HARBOR, Guam (Oct. 21, 2021) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) returns to U.S. Naval Base Guam following routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 25, 2021) An F-35C Lightning II assigned to the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Oct. 25, 2021, in the South China Sea. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 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 1st Class Tyler R. Fraser)


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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2021) Sailors assigned to the “Fighting Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 attach a tactical combat training system pod to an F/A18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Marvin Gabriel)


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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2021) U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct fast-rope drills from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), Oct. 21, 2021. Gunston Hall, a support vessel for the 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 6, is underway for PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT) in preparation for future deployment. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the MEU’s redeployment training program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mason Roy)


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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2021) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts an underway replenishment with Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202). Yukon provides U.S. Navy, allies and partner ships operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet with critical supplies, including fuel, food and spare parts. (Photo by Capt. Daniel Glazier)


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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2021) U.S. Navy Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) conducts an underway replenishment-at-sea with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class multi-purpose operation destroyer JS Kaga (DDH 184), left, and Murasame-class destroyer JS Murasame (DD 101). (Photo by Capt. Daniel Glazier)

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