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SATTAHIP, Thailand

SATTAHIP, Thailand (May 8, 2023) U.S. and Royal Thai Navy officers rehearse for the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Thailand 2023 at Royal Thai Fleet Headquarters, May 8, 2023. CARAT/MAREX Thailand is a bilateral exercise between the Kingdom of Thailand and United States to promote regional security cooperation, practice humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and strengthen maritime understanding, partnerships and interoperability. Thailand has been part of the CARAT exercise series since 1995. In its 29th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S.Navy photo) Share

PEARL HARBOR, HI, UNITED STATES

230505-N-N0831-1002 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (May 5, 2023) – Cmdr. Ryan Kelly, the executive officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), left, gives remarks while Cmdr. Kevin M. Dore, the commanding officer of Daniel Inouye, receives his command at sea pin from Mrs. Erin Dore, during a change of command ceremony aboard Daniel Inouye. Share

PEARL HARBOR, HI, UNITED STATES

230505-N-N0831-1001 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (May 5, 2023) - Capt. Patrick O'Mahoney, Commodore, Destroyer Squadron 23, far left, Cmdr. Justin Bernard, the command chaplain of Destroyer Squadron 31, left, Cmdr. David Y. Haile, the commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), center, and CDR Kevin M. Dore, the prospective commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), right, stand at attention during a change of command ceremony aboard the Daniel Inouye. Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

230104-N-VS068-1142 Fireman Kaden Banning welds a pull-up bar in the gym aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Jan. 4, 2023 in the South China Sea. Corrective maintenance is necessary to prevent corrosion to equipment and ensure personnel safety. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht) Share

LCS 24 LATEST NEWS

230504-N-ZS023-1002 (May 4, 2023) SAN DIEGO Cmdr. John "Nick" Van Wagoner, center, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) Blue crew, salutes sideboys during Oakland's change of command ceremony held aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22), May 4. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand) Share

DDG 69 Latest News

230501-N-UA460-0231 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 1, 2023) – Cmdr. Matthew Hays walks through side boys following a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69). During the ceremony, Hays was relieved as Milius’ commanding officer by Cmdr. Leif Gunderson. 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

LHA 7 Latest News

230418-N-XP477-1028 SAN DIEGO (April 18, 2023) – Capt. John Kiefaber, commanding officer of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) left, poses for a photo with Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) advocates assigned to the ship and Naval Base San Diego’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team during the ship’s maintenance availability April 18. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danian C. Douglas) Share

LHA 7 Latest News

230418-N-XP477-1028 SAN DIEGO (April 18, 2023) – Capt. John Kiefaber, commanding officer of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) left, poses for a photo with Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) advocates assigned to the ship and Naval Base San Diego’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team during the ship’s maintenance availability April 18. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danian C. Douglas) Share

COMMINEDIV 12 LATEST NEWS

230427-N-ZS023-1030 SAN DIEGO (April 27, 2023) Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE and Mine Division TWELVE leadership stand at attention during Mine Division TWELVE's change of command ceremony aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20), April 27. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand) Share

DDG 62 LATEST NEWS

230427-N-ZS023-1131 SAN DIEGO (April 13, 2023) Cmdr. Jayson Larsen (right) relieved Cmdr. David Catterall (left) April 13 as commanding officer of USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62). Commissioned in 1995, Fitzgerald is homeported in San Diego, California where the ship is currently undergoing a series of upgrades and repairs in preparation for future sustained operations at sea. Share

MANILA, Philippines

Brig. Gen. Fridrik Fridriksson, commanding general, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, left, pins Capt. Tony Chavez, with an end of tour award during a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), April 28, 2023 in the the Philippines. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored naval tradition which formally proclaims the continuity and authority of command to the officers, men and women of the command. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Share

CPR 7 LATEST NEWS

230412-N-VS068-1086 A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), during Balikatan 23, April 12, 2023 in the Subic Bay Harbor. 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 of shared experiences. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht) Share