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STRAIT OF MALACCA

230228-N-HG846-1014 STRAIT OF MALACCA (Feb. 28, 2023) – Machinist Mate 3rd Class Sylvia Slenandore, from Austin, Texas, conducts rear rotary maintenance on an MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 in the hangar bay aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the Strait of Malacca, Feb. 28. Charleston, 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 Daniel Serianni) Share

PHUKET, THAILAND

230302-N-HG846-1007 PHUKET, Thailand (March 2, 2023) – Mineman 1st Class Gregory Johnson, from La Porte, Texas, throws a messenger line to moor Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) to the pier in Phuket, Thailand, March 2. Charleston, 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 Daniel Serianni) Share

STRAIT OF MALACCA

230301-N-HG846-1042 STRAIT OF MALACCA (Mar. 1, 2023) – Senior Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician Allison Offerle, from Wilseyville, California, holds fire flags during an aviation damage control drill on the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the Strait of Malacca, Mar. 1. Charleston, 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 Daniel Serianni) Share

STRAIT OF MALACCA

230301-N-HG846-1040 STRAIT OF MALACCA (Mar. 1, 2023) – An MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 departs from Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the Strait of Malacca, Mar. 1. Charleston, 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 Daniel Serianni) Share

CNSP LATEST NEWS

Cmdr. Charles Cooper, commanding officer, USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) greets Republic of Korea (ROK) Armed Forces members during a scheduled port visit to Jeju, Republic of Korea, Feb. 27. Rafael Peralta is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Mahmoud Abusaid) Share

YOKOSUKA, KANAGAWA, JAPAN

Family members of Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) cheer as Finn arrives at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). Finn arrives from Naval Base San Diego to CFAY, becoming the latest forward-deployed asset in the U.S. 7th Fleet. For 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kaleb J. Sarten) Share

CNSP LATEST NEWS

230217-N-CX281-1000 The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) departs Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) while shifting its homeport to Naval Station Everett, Washington, and bringing an end to nearly seven years of forward-deployed time in U.S. 7th Fleet. Barry was assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Emilio Mackie) Share

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230215-N-YT019-2070 Capt. Douglas Langenberg, commanding officer of amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), greats Jose Ramos-Horta, President Timor-Leste during the closing reception of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2023, Feb. 15, 2023. Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

230211-N-EI127-1118 Cmdr. Amy Hernandez, a general surgeon with Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 1, left, and Cmdr. Kim Gerber, a certified registered nurse anesthetist with FST 1, perform a surgery on a mannequin during a casualty response with Sailors from the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Feb. 11, 2023 in the South China Sea. Share

LHD 8 LATEST NEWS

230202-N-XK047-1052 Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) sort and distribute various pre-packaged food items during a community relations event at Food Bank Singapore, Feb. 2, 2023. Share

LPD 26 Latest News

230210-N-YT019-1044 Sailors from amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), are greeted with a traditional dance by representatives of Timor-Leste for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2023 in Dili, Feb. 10, 2023. Share

DILI, EAST TIMOR

230210-N-YT019-1545 Sailors and Marines, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), pose for a photo after a game of football with members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force (F-FDTL) during the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2023 in Dili, Feb. 10, 2023. Share