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APRA HARBOR, GUAM

220413-O-NR876-378 APRA HARBOR, Guam (April 13, 2022) – Sailors man a firefighting hose and form a coordinated attack team during damage control training aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). 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 photo by Ensign James French) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

220403-N-UJ411-1051 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 5, 2022) Lt. Ron Wade, Cmdr. Douglas Robb, Cmdr. Micah Sybor, Command Master Chief Richard Meek, and Sailors assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) salute the flag while the National Anthem plays and MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the "Raptors" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 fly overhead during a change of command ceremony held on the forecastle of Spruance. 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

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) and the Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut, Bung Tomo-class corvette KRI Bung Tomo (FF 357) conducted bilateral training, providing the U.S. and Indonesian navies an opportunity to exercise and work together towards common maritime goals. Bilateral operations like this one reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2022) The Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) sails through the Pacific Ocean, April 10, 2022. Zumwalt is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2022) The Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) sails through the Pacific Ocean, April 10, 2022. Zumwalt is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2022) The Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) sails through the Pacific Ocean, April 10, 2022. Zumwalt is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2022) The Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) sails through the Pacific Ocean, April 10, 2022. Zumwalt is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

220407-N-JX182-1014 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 6, 2022) Sailors receive weapons familiarization training with an M240 machine gun 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

220407-N-JX182-2012 PHILLIPINE SEA (April 7, 2022) Engineman 2nd Class Ivin Tyson, from Middletown, New York, removes chocks and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), as it prepares for lift-off aboard Jackson. 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

220328-O-NR876-878 PHILLIPPINE SEA (March 28, 2022) – Sailors from the French Navy Floréal-class frigate FS Vendémiaire (F 734) board a helicopter to depart the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). 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 photo by Mineman 1st Class Philip Dalton) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

220325-O-NR876-606 PHILLIPPINE SEA (March 25, 2022) – An MQ-8B Fire Scout, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, launches from the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). 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 photo by Mineman 1st Class Philip Dalton) Share

At Sea

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 (HMH-466) on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during Balikatan 22, off the coast of the Philippines, March 28, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. Balikatan 22 is the 37th iteration of the exercise and coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine security cooperation. Share