PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2018) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) bow their heads in prayer during a burial at sea ceremony on the ship’s starboard aircraft elevator. Bonhomme Richard is currently underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Diana Quinlan/Released)
VALENCIA, Spain (Sept. 21, 2018) Sailors heave mooring line aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) as the ship arrives in Valencia, Spain, Sept. 21, 2018. Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its fifth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners as well as U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan U. Kledzik/Released)
NORFOLK (Sept. 20, 2018) Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Dennis Mottley says goodbye to his family before departing Naval Station Norfolk aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57). Mitscher departed Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment in support of ballistic missile defense to the U.S. 5th and 6th fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Wolpert/Released)
NORTH ATLANTIC (Sept. 18, 2018) A Sailor stands on the flight deck during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the North Atlantic, Sept. 18, 2018. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, demonstrating commitment to regional allies and partners, combat power, and flexibility of U.S. naval forces to operate wherever and whenever the nation requires. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Flynn/Released)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 17, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun as part of a live-fire demonstration for visiting Brig. Gen. Matthew Trollinger, commander of Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, during a shipboard visit to discuss Navy and Marine Corps interoperability. Jason Dunham 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 Senior Chief Petty Officer Matt Bodenner/Released)
PHILIPPINE SEA (September 20, 2018) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Kiya Berndt signals for the launch of an E-2D Hawkeye assigned to Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 on the flight deck of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Valiant Shield 2018. The biennial, U.S. only, field-training exercise focuses on integration of joint training among the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. This is the seventh exercise in the Valiant Shield series that began in 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)
PHILIPPINE SEA (September 20, 2018) A Sailor assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 directs an MH-60R Sea Hawk as it launches from the flight deck of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Valiant Shield 2018.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)
PHILIPPINE SEA (September 19, 2018) Boat crew members support themselves on monkey lines as they are lowered as part of a simulated man overboard drill aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Valiant Shield 2018.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Shelby Hochmuth signals for the launch of an E-2D Hawkeye aircraft assigned to Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 on the flight deck of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Valiant Shield 2018 in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 20, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)
PHILIPPINE SEA (September 20, 2018) Sailors assigned to Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 signal the pilots to start up the engines of an E-2D Hawkeye on the flight deck of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Valiant Shield 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 24, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) fires its 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise Sept. 24, 2018. Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its fifth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners as well as U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan U. Kledzik/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 24, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) sails alongside the Spanish navy frigate Mendez Nunez (F104) Sept. 24, 2018.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan U. Kledzik/Released)
NORTH ATLANTIC (Sept. 23, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Alexia Kuchen assigned to the “Knighthawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, performs maintenance on a gun torrent in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Currently operating in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Harry S. Truman will continue to foster cooperation with regional allies and partners, strengthen regional stability, and remain vigilant, agile and dynamic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thomas Bonaparte Jr./Released)
NORTH ATLANTIC (Sept. 23, 2018) Airman Fabiani Vidal, left. and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Jekiri Tueres perform maintenance on arresting gear on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joseph A.D. Phillips/Released)
NORTH ATLANTIC (Sept. 21, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Mcdowell Jones directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Sunliners” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, onto a catapult on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adelola Tinubu/Released)
APRA HARBOR, Guam (September 24, 2018) Quartermaster 1st Class Kasani Brown, from Monroe, Louisiana, raises the ensign as the forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) pulls into Guam for a scheduled port visit. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force, which protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)
BOSTON (Sept. 21, 2018) USS Constitution is tugged through Boston Harbor to the Charlestown Navy Yard during "Old Ironsides" underway honoring Gold Star families and state educators for their support of the U.S. armed services, veterans, and the nation. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Tiana Coots/Released) 180921-N-YC286-0109
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 20, 2018) Sailors perform maintenance on aircraft in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Currently operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, Harry S. Truman will continue to foster cooperation with regional allies and partners, strengthen regional stability, and remain vigilant, agile and dynamic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Elliott/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class John Back, right, from Jackson, New York, spots an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124 under the direction of Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Ismael Gabriel Gonzales, from Newburgh, New York, during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joe Boggio/Released)
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 22, 2018) Sailors run to grab pallets off the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11). Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Mortensen)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 25, 2018) Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Kenneth Sterr completes maintenance on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Vipers” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 48, in the hangar of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), Sept. 25, 2018. Winston S. Churchill, homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, is conducting naval operations 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 Evan Thompson/Released)
NORTH ATLANTIC (Sept. 25, 2018) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Michael Wilson, assigned the "Rooks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, tests the oxygen pressure of a pilot helmet in a paraloft aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Currently operating in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Harry S. Truman will continue to foster cooperation with regional allies and partners, strengthen regional stability, and remain vigilant, agile and dynamic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Victoria Granado/Released)
NORTH ATLANTIC (Sept. 25, 2018) Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Danielle Butler, assigned to the "Seahawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 126, performs maintenance on an E-2D Hawkeye in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adelola Tinubu/Released)
NORTH ATLANTIC (Sept. 25, 2018) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the "Dragon Slayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joseph A.D. Phillips/Released)
NORTH ATLANTIC (Sept. 25, 2018) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the "Dragon Slayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, transports cargo from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joseph A.D. Phillips/Released)
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept 26, 2018) Ensign Adrienne Wang stands watch as helm safety officer from the pilot house aboard the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer Michael Murphy (DDG 112). Michael Murphy is forward-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 2nd Class Justin R. Pacheco/Released)
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept 26, 2018) Seaman Natalie Lopez mans boatswain's mate of the watch from the pilot house aboard the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer Michael Murphy (DDG 112). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin R. Pacheco/Released)
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept 25, 2018) An MH-60R Seahawk, assigned to the "Easyriders" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37 lands on the flight deck of the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer Michael Murphy (DDG 112). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin R. Pacheco/Released)
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept 26, 2018) Seaman Ericjay Celino releases a pelican hook to disengage the fuel probe line from the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer Michael Murphy (DDG 112) during a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Wally Shirra (T-AKE-8). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin R. Pacheco/Released)
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept 26, 2018) Chief Operations Specialist Joutten McCoy supervises a pallet transfer during a replenishment-at-sea between the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer Michael Murphy (DDG 112) and USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE-8).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin R. Pacheco/Released)
CHUUK, Federated States of Micronesia (Sept. 28, 2018) U.S. Navy Sailors from Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2 assist local authorities in shuttling the passengers and crew of Air Niugini flight PX56 to shore following the plane crashing into the sea on its approach to Chuuk International Airport. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Zach Niezgodski/Released)
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 27, 2018) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire weapons, including a Light Armored Vehicle's M242 Bushmaster 25 mm chain gun at a target during a Defense of the Amphibious Task Force (DATF) drill on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). As part of the DATF, the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) 31st MEU assumed a security posture, to simulate traveling through potentially dangerous waters. Wasp, flagship of the Wasp ARG, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker)
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 27, 2018) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class William Mooney shoots a .50 caliber machine gun as Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire a Light Armored Vehicle’s M242B Bushmaster 25mm chain gun during a Defense of the Amphibious Task Force (DATF) drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1)(U.S. navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alexandra Seeley)
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 27, 2018) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire a .50 caliber machine gun from a Humvee during a Defense of the Amphibious Task Force (DATF) drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Galbreath)
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 25, 2018) An MH-60R Seahawk, assigned to the "Easyriders" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37, lands on the flight deck of the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer Michael Murphy (DDG 112). Michael Murphy is forward-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 2nd Class Justin R. Pacheco/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 29, 2018) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) transits the Mediterranean Sea, Sept. 29, 2018. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its seventh patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Krystina Coffey/ Released)
NORTH SEA (Sept. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Justin Schowalter monitors the flight deck during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Currently operating in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Harry S. Truman will continue to foster cooperation with regional allies and partners, strengthen regional stability, and remain vigilant, agile and dynamic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Gooley/Released)
NORTH SEA (Sept. 30, 2018) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Knighthawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Gooley/Released)
NORTH SEA (Sept. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Tyler Lambertson signals to raise an aircraft elevator on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Currently operating in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Harry S. Truman will continue to foster cooperation with regional allies and partners, strengthen regional stability, and remain vigilant, agile and dynamic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Gooley/Released)
NORTH SEA (Sept. 30, 2018) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Bill Jenkins, left, and Ens. David Dysart direct an E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to the "Seahawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 126, on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Gooley/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 30, 2018) Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Priscilla Villalobos prepares to fire her M16 rifle during a qualifications course aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) Sept. 30, 2018. Bulkeley, homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, is conducting naval operations 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 3rd Class Sara Eshleman/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 29, 2018) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Shaila Garcia, right, supervises as Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Andrew Greene practices using an M16 service rifle during small arms familiarization aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) Sept. 29, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sara Eshleman/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 29, 2018) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Stephanie Dawson learns to use an M16 service rifle during a weapons familiarization course aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) Sept. 29, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sara Eshleman/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2018) - Culinary Specialist Seaman Am Garcia, right, and Fire Controlman (Aegis) 3rd Class David Peart prepare chicken for dinner aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 28, 2018. Ross, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its seventh patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Krystina Coffey/ Released)
NORTH SEA (Sept. 29, 2018) Air Traffic Controller Airman Faith Holman monitors radar control in carrier air traffic control aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Currently operating in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Harry S. Truman will continue to foster cooperation with regional allies and partners, strengthen regional stability, and remain vigilant, agile and dynamic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Victoria Granado/Released)
