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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BRUNEI

221027-O-NR876-859 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (Oct. 27, 2022) - Sgt. Ethan Nottingham, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates mobile communications equipment to Chief Operations Specialist Cory J. Woll, from Staten Island, New York, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), and Lt. j.g. Brandon Aro, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 10, aboard Charleston in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, Oct. 27. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo) Share

KAILUA KONA, HI, UNITED STATES

221021-N-OA516-1145 KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII (Oct. 21, 2022) – A Hawaii-Traditional Hawaiian canoe returns to shore after meeting the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), as the ship arrives in Kailua-Kona. The visit marks the first time that the destroyer, named after Medal of Honor recipient and former U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye, visited the island of Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner) Share

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 28, 2022) Capt. Leonardo Giovannelli, commanding officer of Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific (MSTCPAC), gives remarks during the MSTCPAC Basic Divisional Officer Course (BDOC) graduation ceremony, at the Naval Base San Diego Base Theater. BDOC is a nine-week course focused on division leadership and is the Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) career path's initial training. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin C. Atkins) Share

YOKOSUKA, JAPAN

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 17, 2022) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). During the tour, Kitchener evaluated Dewey’s current state of readiness, met with Sailors and presented the crew with the 2021 Battle Effectiveness award. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders) Share

YOKOSUKA, JAPAN

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 17, 2022) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). During the tour, Kitchener evaluated Dewey’s current state of readiness, met with Sailors and presented the crew with the 2021 Battle Efficiency award. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders) Share

YOKOSUKA, JAPAN

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 17, 2022) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, is greeted by Cmdr. Nick Hoffman, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). During a tour, Kitchener evaluated Dewey’s current state of readiness, met with Sailors and presented the crew with the 2021 Battle Effectiveness award. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders) Share

YOKOSUKA, JAPAN

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 17, 2022) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with the Chief Petty Officers' Mess aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). During a tour, Kitchener evaluated Dewey’s current state of readiness, met with Sailors and presented the crew with the 2021 Battle Effectiveness award. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders) Share

LCS 24

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PACIFIC OCEAN

221014-N-N0820-1489 EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2022) Cmdr. Edison Rush III, left, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), shakes hands with Capt. Dustin Lonero, immediate past commanding officer of Montgomery, following their underway change of command, Oct. 14. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy Courtesy Asset) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES

221014-N-N0820-1751 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Oct. 14, 2022) Freedom-variant littoral combat ship Fort Worth (LCS 3) Sailors render honors to Cmdr. Jeremiah Petersen, immediate past commanding officer of Fort Worth, upon his departure from the change of command ceremony aboard the ship, Oct. 14. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS support forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy Courtesy Asset) Share

DDG 89 LATEST NEWS

21011-N-DB724-2232 CEBU, Philippines (Oct. 11, 2022) Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, gives a speech at the opening ceremony of Exercise Sama Sama-Lumbas 2022 in Cebu, Philippines, Oct. 11. Sama Sama-Lumbas is a multilateral exercise and includes forces from Philippines, the United States, Australia, France, Japan, and the United Kingdom designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jomark A. Almazan) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES

221007-N-ZS023-1089 SAN DIEGO (Oct 7, 2022) Cmdr. Kristin Van Zeyl, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) Gold crew, salutes sideboys following her assumption of command ceremony on the ship’s flight deck, Oct. 7. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS support forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) Share