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Commander, Mine Countermeasures Squadron SEVEN

240724-N-N2420-1001 A Sailor assigned to the Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) prepares the ships mine neutralization vehicle for operations at Mutsu Bay, Japan, during mine warfare exercise (MINEX) 2JA in concert with Integrated Battle Problem 24.3 (IBP 24.3), July, 24, 2024. MINEX 2JA is part of an annual series of exercises between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force designed to increase joint proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. IBP is a COMPACFLT series of experimentation focusing on multi-domain unmanned systems. (U.S. Navy photo by LT Steven Badeaux) Share

DDG 100

240811-N-YQ414-3870 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 11, 2024) – Multinational ships sail in formation during Pacific Dragon 2024, Aug. 11. Hosted by U.S. 3rd Fleet, Pacific Dragon is a biennial exercise in waters around the Hawaiian Islands that enhances participating forces' ability to work together to track and intercept ballistic missiles. (Courtesy photo by LSIS Daniel Goodman) Share

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240813-N-NO824-1001 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2024) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) sails alongside the French Navy Aquitane-class frigate FS Bretagne (D 655) during bilateral operations in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 13, 2024. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (French Navy Courtesy Photo) Share

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240813-N-UA460-1685 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2024) – Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) watch from the bridgewing during a simulated underway replenishment with the French Navy multi-purpose frigate FS Bretagne (D 655) while operating in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 13, 2024. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet

[240815-N-KL617-1233]Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers the closing keynote speech during the Surface Navy Association's (SNA) Waterfront Symposium at Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 15, 2024. The forum brings together military, business, and academic communities who share a common interest in surface warfare and promotes greater camaraderie surrounding professional matters within the surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders) Share

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2024) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) and the French Navy Aquitane-class frigate FS Bretagne (D 655) sail together during bilateral operations in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 13, 2024. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (Courtesy Photo) Share

LPD 25 LATEST NEWS

240808-M-HP224-1318 U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle 25s attached to Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage a floating target 25mm cannons during live-fire training aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) in the Pacific Ocean Aug. 8, 2024. LAR Co. conducted a deck shoot to maintain readiness and sustain unit level training standards, also marking the first LAV live-fire training conducted aboard an LPD. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker) Share

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240807-N-JS660-3127 Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) help dress out a Tiger in firefighting gear during damage control training as part of a Tiger Cruise while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 7, 2024. A Tiger Cruise allows service members to acquaint their family members with their ship and shipboard duties, and is intended to promote morale and a sense of pride in the Navy. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share

LCS 6

[240719-N-ZS023-1049]Cmdr. Michael Winslow, center right, the outgoing commanding officer of the Independance-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony held in the ship's hangar bay, July 19. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand) Share

Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet

[240724-D-RU939-1431]Royal Australian Navy Mine Warfare Clearance Diving Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Adam Zilko, leads the Mine Counter Measures Exercise Planner as a part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 in Hawaii. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Australian Defence Force photo by Imagery Specialist Corporal Nicole Dorrett) Share

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240614-N-ZZ999-1002 Command Master Chief Elias Robles, Capt. Dustin Lonero, Capt. Jeremy Gray, Capt. Kelly Fletcher, and Capt. Lester Brown conduct a Surface Warfare Command Leadership Assessment (SWCLA) board at CNSF headquarters. SWCLA is an integral component of informing, developing, and implementing a reliable and repeatable talent management paradigm. The program increases precision and selectivity in the Surface Force’s assignment processes. Share

LPD 25

[240715-N-JS660-3436]Hull Technician 3rd Class Mario EnriquezSanchez, a Denver native, cuts the baseplate of a 3D printed component aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, July 15. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share