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BAY OF BENGAL

230313-N-HG846-1128 BAY OF BENGAL (March 13, 2023) – Command Senior Chief John Shubert, from WaKeeney, Kanas, looks toward the Indian Navy Shivalik-class stealth frigate INS Sahyadri (F49) during joint training exercise La Pérouse 2023 on the bridge wing aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the Bay of Bengal, March 13. La Pérouse is a multilateral exercise designed to enhance cooperation in the field of maritime surveillance, interdiction operations and air operations by progressive training and information sharing. 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

BAY OF BENGAL

230310-N-HG846-1013 BAY OF BENGAL (March 10, 2023) – Gunner’s Mate Chief Andrew Levett, left, from Parker, Colorado, and Mineman 1st Class Danielle Epperson, from Dalton, Georgia, transfers 57mm training rounds on the foc’sle aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the Bay of Bengal, March 10. 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

SINGAPORE

230309-N-HV010-1018 SINGAPORE (March 9, 2023) Chief Hospital Corpsman Matthew Honan, left, from Philadelphia, instructs Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Austin Irby, right, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, from San Diego, and Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Emily Schaffer, center, from Duanesburg, New York, how to properly operate a breathing mask while performing cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a dummy during an emergency medical readiness training scenario (EMRT) aboard Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, March 9, 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

SINGAPORE

SINGAPORE (March 6, 2023) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Kevan Thomas, right, from Indian Head, Maryland, Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) Dustin Tran, from Southern Vietnam clears a passageway aboard Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, March 6, 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

SINGAPORE

SINGAPORE (March 9, 2023) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Emily Schaffer, from Duanesburg, New York, operates an M2A1 machine gun during a weapons familiarization training aboard Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, March 9, 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

SINGAPORE

SINGAPORE (Mar. 13, 2023) Sailors operate a 7-meter rigid hulled inflatable boat (RIB) during small boat training with Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) in Singapore, Mar. 13, 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

NSMWDC TOP STORY

220826-N-FG807-1001 Lt. Matt Serio, an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) was selected to attend Naval Postgraduate School to earn a Master’s of Science in Space Systems Operations under the WTI Scholars program. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Alexondra Lowe) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

230310-N-UA460-0001 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2023) – Retail Sales Specialist 3rd Class Persia Mayo, from Newport News, Virginia, looks at books in the library aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) while operating in the Philippine Sea, March 10. Milius 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 Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

PORT HUENEME, Calif.

PORT HUENEME, Calif. (Apr 1, 2023) Command Senior Chief Rose Thibodeaux, Independence-class variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS32), right, escorts the Ship's Sponsor, Lola Zinke during the LCS32 Commissioning Ceremony onboard Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), Port Hueneme, Apr. 1, 2023. 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. NBVC is a strategically located Naval installation composed of three operating facilities: Point Mugu, Port Hueneme and San Nicolas Island. NBVC is the home of the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2D Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 1st Class Douglas "Evan" Parker/Released) Share

PORT HUENEME, CA, UNITED STATES

USS Mobile (LCS 26) heads towards Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division in California for a ship groom on the afternoon of Nov. 28. LCS 26, an Independence-class littoral combat ship, was commissioned in 2021 and is homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Eric Parsons/Released) Share

JAPAN

230319-N-TE604-1450 SAGAMI WAN, Japan (March 19, 2023) – Chock and chain members of the flight deck crew approach the MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 during flight operations on the flight deck of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) March 19. 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 3rd Class Trinity Benjamin) Share

JAPAN

230319-N-TE604-1470 SAGAMI WAN, Japan (March 19, 2023) – Chock and chain members of the flight deck crew approach the MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 during flight operations on the flight deck of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge. 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 3rd Class Trinity Benjamin) Share