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Navy Region Southwest

231003-N-FA868-1064 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 3, 2023) Sailors demonstrate to local first responders, damage control procedures and gear in order to provide firefighting support in the event of an in-port shipboard fire during San Francisco Fleet Week 2023. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. During Fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Theodore C. Lee/Released) Share

1st Marine Division

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Calub Horton, a team leader with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, patrols during a simulated airfield seizure for a mission rehearsal exercise as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 2, 2023. Steel Knight maintains and sharpens I Marine Expeditionary Force as America’s expeditionary force in readiness – organized, trained and equipped to respond to any crisis, anytime, anywhere. This exercise will certify 5th Marines to be forward-postured in Australia as Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, a six-month deployment during which Marines train with Australian allies and facilitate rapid response to crises and contingencies. Horton is a native of Kansas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa) Share

Expeditionary Strike Group 3

U.S. Navy Divers assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1 help NASA Astronaut U.S. Navy Capt. Victor J. Glover Jr. out of a crew module test article (CMTA) during Underway Recovery Test 11, Feb. 25, 2024. In preparation for NASA’s Artemis II crewed mission, which will send four astronauts in Orion beyond the Moon, NASA and the Department of Defense will conduct a series of tests to demonstrate and evaluate the processes, procedures and hardware used in recovery operations for crewed lunar missions. Amphibious transport docks, like USS San Diego, have unique capabilities that make it an ideal partner to support NASA, including embarking helicopters, launching and recovering small boats, three dimensional air search radar and advanced medical facilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Connor Burns) Share

LCC 19

SAGAMI WAN (May 20, 2023) – Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Roman Gomez, from Houston, poses for a photo in front of an MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter on the main deck of U.S. 7th Fleet’s Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) May 20, 2023. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy, and as 7th Fleet Command ship, actively works to foster allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Thomas Furnish) Share

LCC 19

YOKOSUKA, JAPAN (Jan. 31, 2024) – Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Ashley Davis from Georgia, poses for a photo in the power shop aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), Jan. 31. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and as the 7th Fleet command ship it 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 Charlotte Duran) Share

LCS 36

240131-N-N2201-001 The USS Kingsville’s (LCS 36) drive systems are tested prior to underway demonstrations for Acceptance Trials at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, January 31. Kingsville successfully completed Acceptance Trials on February 1, marking the last significant milestone before a vessel is delivered to the Navy. Share

LCC19

Out of nearly 600 enlisted Sailors aboard, only one can earn Sailor of the Year (SOY). This award goes out to those who work hard, lead others, and demonstrate they are the finest in the fleet. In 2023, 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) selected a Delaware native for this honor. Share

LCC19

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 10, 2023) – Capt. Nicholas DeLeo delivers remarks after relieving Capt. Dale Gregory as commanding officer, U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), during a change in command ceremony Nov. 10. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, 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 Charlotte Duran) Share

USS LAKE ERIE (CG 70)

Congratulations to OS2 Jamal Meekins for being nominated as the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT's Rough Rider of the Day on 21 February 2024. OS2 Meekins has been supporting CSG-9's mission onboard the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT since 06 February 2024. Share

Command Destroyer Squadron 7

SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Feb. 15, 2024) – Sailors from the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and the Philippine Navy (PN) pose for a group photo with students from Agusuhin Elementary School near Subic Bay, Feb. 15. The Sailors participated in a community relations project, cleaning the grounds and handing out school supplies. Manchester, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Operations Specialist 1st Class Deserie Banuelos) Share

Command Destroyer Squadron 7

240229-SL149-1294 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 29, 2024) – Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) steams in the vicinity of the Mindoro Straits, Feb 29. USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. Manchester, part of DESRON 7, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Electronic Technician 2nd Class Johnathan Talbert) Share

Command Destroyer Squadron 7

SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Feb. 15, 2024) – Sailors from the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and the embarked Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 hand out school supplies and at Agusuhin Elementary School near Subic Bay, Feb. 15. Sailors joined the Philippine Navy to participate in a community relations project handing out school supplies and cleaning the elementary school. Manchester, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Operations Specialist 1st Class Deserie Banuelos) Share