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SOUTH CHINA SEA

220501-N-JX182-1007 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 1, 2022) Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Matthew Burke, from Topeka, Kansas, stands lookout aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). Jackson, 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles DeParlier) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

220501-N-JX182-1027 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 1, 2022) Information Systems Technician 1st Class Carli Sarmiento, from Hemet, California, performs maintenance on communication equipment aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). Jackson, 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles DeParlier) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

220422-N-JX182-1009 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 22, 2022) Sailors take care of a personnel casualty during a training exercise aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). Jackson, 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles DeParlier) Share

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES

The crew of USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) receives the Bloodhound Award for Anti-Surface Warfare (ASW) excellence for the year 2021, this is their third award in the last six years. (U.S. Navy photo taken by Intelligence Specialist Senior Chief Michael Tolbert) Share

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam

In this file photo, from left, USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2), USS Germantown (LSD 42), USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194), USS Antietam (CG 54), USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS America (LHA 6), USS Shiloh (CG 67), USS New Orleans (LPD 18), and USS Comstock (LSD 45) steam in formation while E/A-18G Growlers, FA-18E Super Hornets and an E-2D Hawkeye from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 fly over in support of Valiant Shield 2020. Valiant Shield is a U.S. only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training in a blue-water environment among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 4, 2022) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) salute the ensign during the National Anthem while two EA-18G Growlers, assigned to the “Wizards” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, conduct a fly-by during a ceremony held in reverence of the Battle of Midway. Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor Crenshaw) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

220428-N-JX182-1011 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 28, 2022) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) underway in the South China Sea. Jackson, 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles DeParlier) Share

HI, UNITED STATES

Guided-missile destroyers USS Paul Hamilton, USS Hopper, and USS Russell sail in formation during the Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Surface Combatant Group Sail. The group sail supports the Pacific Fleet MIDPAC Surface Combatant Operational Employment program, which calls for nine of the 11 Hawaii-based surface combatants to focus on the western Pacific Ocean by conducting intermediate and advanced training and regular deployments in the western Pacific Share

HI, UNITED STATES

Guided-missile destroyers USS Paul Hamilton, USS Hopper, and USS Russell sail in formation during the Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Surface Combatant Group Sail. The group sail supports the Pacific Fleet MIDPAC Surface Combatant Operational Employment program, which calls for nine of the 11 Hawaii-based surface combatants to focus on the western Pacific Ocean by conducting intermediate and advanced training and regular deployments in the western Pacific. Share

LHD 8 LATEST NEWS

220524-N-XK047-1089 SAN DIEGO (May 24, 2022) – Lt. j. g. Alan Rogers, from amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), discusses engineering products during a community relations event at Lincoln High School, May 24. Sailors participate in various community relations events to help establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships within the community. USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and Anchorage belong to Amphibious Squadron SEVEN and are currently homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eloise A. Johnson) Share

LPD 27 LATEST NEWS

220524-N-QR052-1066 PORT OF LOS ANGELES - A Landing Craft, utility pulls into a boating dock in support of a Defense Support of Civil Authorities exercise during Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW), May 24. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their 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 Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey S. Culbertson/Released) Share

LHD 2 LATEST NEWS

220523-N-VQ947-1100 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2022) — Sailors and Marines man the rails on the flight deck as San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) arrives at the Port of Los Angeles for Fleet Week, May 23, 2022. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their 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 Los Angles and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin Kates/Released) Share