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PACIFIC OCEAN

[221218-M-FW664-1694]-PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2022) – A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs a vertical landing aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island as Indonesian servicemembers view the landing from Indonesian Navy vessels during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/ Marine Exercise (MAREX) Indonesia 2022, Dec. 18. CARAT/MAREX Indonesia is a bilateral exercise between Indonesia and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ and marine corps abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad J. Pulliam) Share

LCS 28 LATEST NEWS

230519-N-ZS023-1008 SAN DIEGO (MAY 19, 2023) Cmdr. Jenna Van Zeyl, center, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) Gold crew, renders honors during an exchange of command ceremony held on the ship’s flight deck, May 19. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS integrate with joint, combined, manned and unmanned teams to support forward-presence, maritime security, sea control and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand) Share

LANGKAWI, Malaysia

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Eric Reeves, left, and Lt. Cmdr. Chunchun Meares, right, escort Adm. Samuel Paparo, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet to static displays during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2023 Malaysia at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre, May 24. LIMA 2023 brings together government and military leaders to promote good will, strengthen cooperation and serve as an ideal platform for world’s navies to showcase their prowess, air and sea power, naval diplomacy, and cooperation in a global arena. Share

DAHLGREN, Va.

211006-N-N0443-3021 DAHLGREN, Va. (Oct. 06, 2021) The Virtual Maintenance Trainer (VMT), an immersive 3D training tool built to support Aegis Weapon System (AWS) maintenance training, is part of the Director, Surface Warfare’s (OPNAV N96) program of record, Surface Training Advanced Virtual Environment-Combat Systems (STAVE-CS). These VMT solutions are currently delivering the right training, at the right time, in the right way in our schools, so Sailors are ready to maintain their equipment at peak capability and reliability to win the high-end fight. (Photo courtesy of Metro Productions) Share

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

230428-N-N0443-3022 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (April 28, 2023) Surface Combat Systems Training Command’s (SCSTC) Commodore, Capt. George A. Kessler, Jr., meets with Sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG 121), Hawaii Regional Maintenance Center, and SCSTC Det Middle Pacific who are participating in SCSTC’s Virtual Maintenance Trainer (VMT) pilot program. The objective of SCSTC’s six-month pilot is to test the effectiveness of standalone VMT systems to support maintenance skill, proficiency training, and maintenance support across the waterfront community. (Photo courtesy Surface Combat Systems Training Command Det Middle Pacific) Share

SAN DIEGO

230511-N-N0443-3045 SAN DIEGO (May 11, 2023) Surface Combat Systems Training Command’s (SCSTC) Commodore, Capt. George A. Kessler, Jr., meets with Sailors and civilians from Southwest Regional Maintenance Center and SCSTC Det Southwest who are participating in SCSTC’s Virtual Maintenance Trainer (VMT) pilot program. The objective of SCSTC’s six-month pilot is to test the effectiveness of standalone VMT systems to support maintenance skill, proficiency training, and maintenance support across the waterfront community. (Photo courtesy Surface Combat Systems Training Command) Share

SAN DIEGO

230511-N-N0443-3051 SAN DIEGO (May 11, 2023) Personnel from Southwest Regional Maintenance Center and Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) Det Southwest participate in SCSTC’s Virtual Maintenance Trainer (VMT) pilot program. The objective of SCSTC’s six-month pilot is to test the effectiveness of standalone VMT systems to support maintenance skill, proficiency training, and maintenance support across the waterfront community. (Photo courtesy Surface Combat Systems Training Command) Share

THAILAND

230515-N-HG389-0056 SATTAHIP, Thailand (May 15, 2023) U.S. and Royal Thai Navy Sailors pose for a photo during the closing ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Thailand 2023 at Royal Thai Fleet Headquarters, May 15. CARAT/MAREX Thailand is a bilateral exercise between the Kingdom of Thailand and United States to promote regional security cooperation, practice humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and strengthen maritime understanding, partnerships and interoperability. Thailand has been part of the CARAT exercise series since 1995. In its 29th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Parker/Released) Share

DDG 86 Latest News

USS SHOUP Completes First Forward-Deployed Naval Patrol March 2023 Share

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES

SAN DIEGO (May 17, 2023) - Capt. Wilson Marks, the oncoming commanding officer of Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), speaks during a change-of-command ceremony at the SMWDC headquarters onboard Naval Base San Diego. Capt. Wilson Marks relieved Rear Adm. Chris Alexander during the ceremony. SMWDC has five major lines of effort including advanced tactical training and warfare tactics instructor (WTI) production and ensures the Surface Force retains its competitive edge. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin Atkins.) Share

LCS 30 LATEST NEWS

230419-N-NT811-1004 SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2023) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) departs San Diego Harbor for a routine underway off the California Coast. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS integrates with joint, combined, manned and unmanned teams to support forward presence, maritime security, sea control and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark D. Faram) Share

LCS 24 Latest News

NOUMEA, NEW CALEDONIA (Apr. 24, 2023) Participants of the Croix Du Sud 2023, including Sailors assigned to Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24), pose for a photo together during the component commanders’ brief at Noumea, New Caledonia, Apr. 23, 2023. Oakland, 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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sang Kim) Share