SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINES (March 30, 2019) – The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) approaches Subic Bay in preparation of Exercise Balikatan. Exercise Balikatan, in its 35th iteration, is an annual U.S., Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counter-terrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin F. Davella III)
Manning the rails to arrive at Subic Bay?! Not in my day..
SUBIC BAY, Philippines (March 30, 2019) Sailors man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as the ship arrives in Subic Bay, Philippines in support of Exercise Balikatan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker)
MANAMA (March 28, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) pulls out of Manama, Bahrain, March 28, 2019. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group 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 Seaman Jarrod A. Schad/Released)
PLYMOUTH, England (March 9, 2019) Sailors handle mooring line aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) while arriving in Plymouth, England, March 9, 2019. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its sixth 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 James R. Turner/Released)
MANILA, Philippines (March 17, 2019) Sailors aboard the Avenger class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) prepare to render honors to U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while arriving in Manila, Philippines, for a port visit. Chief is visiting Manila while operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to work with their Philippine Navy counterparts to strengthen regional security and stability, and enhance interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch)
STRAIT OF MALACCA (March 25, 2019) - U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives for a port visit in Langkawi, Malaysia. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy, and as 7th Fleet command ship, is responsible for fostering relationships within the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Angeles A. Miron)
ODESA, Ukraine (Feb. 27, 2019) Sailors man the rails as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) departs Odesa, Ukraine, Feb. 27, 2019. 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)
JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea, (Oct. 12, 2018) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) pulls in to port at the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy base in Jeju. Antietam is underway with the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Carrier Strike Group and is forward deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Into-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Carlisle)
SINGAPORE (Oct. 2, 2018) - Sailors and Marines aboard amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) man the rails as the ship arrives in Singapore. Prior to the ship's arrival to Singapore, Wasp and the31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) provided Defense Support to Civil Authorities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands following the aftermath of Typhoon Mangkhut, and conducted training in the East and South China Seas. Wasp, the flagship for the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance amphibious capabilities with regional partners and to serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Galbreath)
CARTAGENA, Colombia (Aug. 27, 2018) A tug boat pulls alongside the Whidbey Island-Class Dock Landing Ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) as the ship pulls in to Cartagena, Colombia for a scheduled port visit. The Gunston Hall is on deployment supporting Southern Seas, which is an annual collaborative deployment in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility where a task group will deploy to conduct a variety of exercises and multinational exchanges to enhance interoperability, increase regional stability, and build and maintain regional relationships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Colbey Livingston)
NORFOLK (April 1, 2019) Alex Wallen, wife of Chief Boatswain’s Mate James Wallen assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), holds her daughter as she waves at the ship departing Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment as part of Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jack D. Aistrup/Released)
NORFOLK (April 1, 2019) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) man the rails as the ship departs Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment as part of Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jack D. Aistrup/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (March 30, 2019) A Marine, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), disembarks landing craft air cushion 58, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5. 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)
FASLANE, Scotland (March 30, 2019) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Gravely (DDG 107), USS Carney (DDG 64), and USS Porter (DDG 78) are moored at HMNB Clyde in Faslane, Scotland, March 30, 2019. Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its sixth 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 Fred Gray IV/Released)
CASABLANCA, Morocco (March 28, 2019) Members of the U.S. coastguardsman Tactical Law Enforcement Team (TACLET) South, provides instruction to a Tunisian visit, board, search and seizure team during exercise Phoenix Express 2019. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Phoenix Express is designed to improve regional cooperation, increase maritime domain awareness information sharing practices, and operational capabilities to enhance efforts to achieve safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Chris Delano/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 1, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) embarks on a deployment that will send them around the world and include a homeport change to San Diego. Deploying ships include the guided-missile destroyers USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), USS Mason (DDG 87), and USS Nitze (DDG 94); the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55); and the Spanish Frigate ESPS Mendez Nunez (F 104). Nine Squadrons from Carrier Air WIng Seven (CVW 7) will also deploy, as well as the staffs of Carrier Strike Group Twelve (CSG 12) and Destroyer Squadron Two (DESRON 2) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zach Sleeper)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (April. 1, 2019) Sailors on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) watch as the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) embarks on a deployment that will send them around the world and include a homeport change to San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jake Stanley)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 1, 2019) Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Parrys Ewing, from Valdosta, Ga., left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Sydney Morgan, from San Diego, carrier a barricade netting on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). IKE is underway conducting sea trials during the final portion of a Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) as part of the maintenance phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaleb Sarten)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 1, 2019) Airman Devon Brown, from Sioux Falls, S.D., strips paint from the wheel-housing of a nitrogen-servicing cart in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaleb Sarten)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 1, 2019) Culinary Specialist Seaman Joshua Dicks, from Flint, Mich., prepares salad in the wardroom galley aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jairus P. Bailey)
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 1, 2019) Chief petty officers aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) run in formation on the ship’s flight deck in celebration of the 126th chief petty officer birthday. Boxer is underway conducting routine operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Luke McGovern/Released)
FASLANE, Scotland (March 31, 2019) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) departs Faslane, Scotland, to participate in exercise Joint Warrior 19-1, March 31, 2019. Joint Warrior is a United Kingdom-led, multinational exercise in a robust maritime training environment in which allies and partners can improve interoperability and prepare forces for combined operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Fred Gray IV/Released)
CHUUK, Federated States of Micronesia (March 31, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Erika Schilling, left, and Lt. j.g. Natalie Spritzer teach a helping babies breathe class to local Chuukese women and girls during Pacific Partnership 2019. Pacific Partnership, now in its 14th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Each year, the mission team works collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase stability and security in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tyrell K. Morris/Released)
TADJOURA, Djibouti (March 30, 2019) U.S. Navy tactical patrol boats assigned to Command Task Group (CTG) 68.6 from Camp Lemonnier, U.S. Navy tactical patrol boats the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) as it departs the Port of Djibouti, March 30, 2019. Camp Lemonnier is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shannon D. Barnwell/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 1, 2019) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise as part of exercise Joint Warrior 19-1, April 1, 2019. Joint Warrior is a United Kingdom-led, multinational exercise in a robust maritime training environment in which allies and partners can improve interoperability and prepare forces for combined operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Fred Gray IV/Released)
ENGLISH CHANNEL (March 27, 2019) – Quartermaster Seaman Parker Rood swims to a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a man overboard recovery drill for the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) in the English Channel, March 27, 2019. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its sixth 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 James R. Turner/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (March 30, 2019) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), move a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor (VMM) Squadron 163 on the flight deck during flight 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 3rd Class Alexander C. Kubitza)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 29, 2019) Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andrew Kelly, starts the propeller of an RQ-21 Blackjack unmanned aerial vehicle aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), March 29, 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)
NORTH SEA (March 31, 2019) – Fire Controlman 2nd Class Olga Fonsecaberreto, right, uses a radio while and Gunner's Mate 1st Class Bobby Jernigan fires simulation rounds with a .50-caliber machine gun during a simulated small boat attack exerciseaboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) in the North Sea, during exercise Joint Warrior 19-1, March 31, 2019. Joint Warrior is a United Kingdom-led, multinational exercise in a robust maritime training environment in which allies and partners can improve interoperability and prepare forces for combined operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Turner/Released)
PEARL HARBOR (April 2, 2019) he lead ship of the U.S. Navy’s newest class of guided-missile destroyers, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. During the scheduled port visit, Zumwalt will conduct engagements with local officials and organizations. Zumwalt is under operational control of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Third Fleet leads all naval forces in the Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary for an effective global Navy. Third Fleet coordinates with U.S. 7th Fleet to plan and execute missions based on their complementary strengths to promote ongoing peace, security, and stability throughout the entire Pacific theater of operations. (USS Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Corwin M. Colbert/ Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 3, 2019) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the "'Patriots" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group deployment in support of maritime security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. With Abraham Lincoln as the flagship, deployed strike group assets include staffs, ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7; as well as the Spanish navy Alvaro de Bazan-class frigate ESPS Mendez Nñez (F 104). (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tristan Kyle Labuguen/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 3, 2019) An SH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Griffins" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79 turns as an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Jolly Rogers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 prepares to land 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 Jeff Sherman/Released)
NORTH CHANNEL (April 2, 2019) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) use a rigid-hull inflatable boat to do a passenger transfer with the Royal Netherlands Navy Karel Doorman-class multi-purpose frigate HNLMS Van Speijk (F 828) in the North Channel during Joint Warrior 19-1, April 2, 2019. Joint Warrior is a United Kingdom-led, multinational exercise in a robust maritime training environment in which allies and partners can improve interoperability and prepare forces for combined operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Turner/Released)
SUBIC BAY, Philippines (April 1, 2019) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) sits along a pier in Subic Bay during a port visit as part of Exercise Balikatan. Exercise Balikatan, in its 35th iteration, is an annual U.S., Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counter-terrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker)
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (April 1, 2019) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 takes off during a Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) at an outlying landing field attached to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. FCLP is a required flight training exercise that simulates conditions encountered during carrier landing operations while on deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marc Cuenca/Released)
U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 2nd Class Yan Gao, from Orange County, California, attaches a panel to an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Gulf, April 4, 2019. John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group 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 Seaman Jeffery L. Southerland)
An aircraft launches from the flight deck of the Aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) while conducting flight operations in the Arabian Gulf, March 29, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon)
The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) transits through the Arabian Sea, March 17, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Bauer)
NORFOLK (April 1, 2019) MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters attached to the "Griffins" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79 power down on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as it departs Naval Station Norfolk as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group's deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. With Abraham Lincoln as the flagship, deploying strike group assets include staffs, ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7; as well as the Spanish navy Alvaro de Bazan-class frigate ESPS Méndez Núñez (F 104). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Singley)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 2, 2019) A C-2A Greyhound from the "Rawhides" of the Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matt Herbst/Released)
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2019) - The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) sends over a fueling probe to the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) in support of a fueling-at-sea during Exercise Balikatan. In its 35th iteration, Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counter-terrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel)
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2019) - U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Louie Beasley, Jr., from Oklahoma City, directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, while landing on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) during deck landing qualifications in support of Exercise Balikatan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel)
U.S. Navy Sailors fire M4 carbines during a live-fire exercise on the fantail aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Gulf, April 6, 2019. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group 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 Seaman Jarrod A. Schad)
U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician Seaman Tyreke Jones, left, from St. Louis, participates in a non-lethal weapons and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray training course on the fantail aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Gulf, April 6, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Grant G. Grady)
