USS Somerset Sailor cuts 3D printed component [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 IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Diaz VIRIN: 240723-N-N0831-0005 3D Printer solves engineering challenges onboard USS Somerset When the team of engineers from the Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing Research and Education (CAMRE) loaded their 3D hybrid-metal printer onboard Somerset as part of the experimentation sector of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024, they had no idea that they would soon be asked to solve a real-world engineering casualty. LPD 25 LATEST NEWS SURFPAC LATEST NEWS
CARAT Thailand Conducts Opening Ceremony [240718-N-JT705-1008 240718-N-JT705-1001] SATTAHIP, THAILAND (July 18, 2024) Members from the U.S. Navy, Royal Thai Navy, and Republic of Singapore Navy stand at attention during the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2024, Sattahip, Thailand, July 18, 2024. This year marks the 30th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daemon Pellegran) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: PAO DESRON Seven VIRIN: 240723-N-N0831-0003 Singapore, Thailand and U.S. Navies commence CARAT Thailand 2024 SATTAHIP, Thailand (July 18, 2024) – The Royal Thai Navy (RTN), Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), and U.S. Navy began exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2024 in Sattahip, July 18, 2024. LCS 10 LATEST NEWS SURFPAC LATEST NEWS
Faces of RIMPAC [240717-N-GZ228-1007]Gunner’s Mate Seaman Delilah Medina, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101), poses for a photo with her division during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 17. 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 1st Class Jesse Monford) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Jesse Monford VIRIN: 240723-N-N0831-0004 Faces of RIMPAC | GMSN Medina Gunner’s Mate Seaman Delilah Medina, a native of Riverside, California, is a Sailor currently assigned to the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101). On of a team of nine, she is the ship’s only woman Gunner’s Mate. DDG 101 Latest News SURFPAC LATEST NEWS
Blue Ridge and C7F Host Local Media 240717-N-WM182-1035 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (July 17, 2024) Vice Adm. Fred Kacher (center), commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, is greeted by senior members of the Royal Malaysian Navy following the arrival of the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in Port Klang, Malaysia, July 17, 2024. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caitlin Flynn) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Caitlin Flynn VIRIN: 240717-N-N0831-0011 USS Blue Ridge arrives in Port Klang, Malaysia U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff arrived in Port Klang, Malaysia for a routine port visit, July 17, 2024. SURFPAC LATEST NEWS LCC 19 LATEST NEWS
VBSS Drill with Partner Nations during RIMPAC 2024 [240715-N-GZ228-1240]U.S Navy Quartermaster 1st Class Alexis Wighaman, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101), left, and Mexican navy Ensign Adrian Riveroll, assigned to the Mexican Reformador-class frigate ARM Belito Juárez (POLA-101), await further instructions during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) drill aboard the Singaporean Formidable-class stealth frigate RSS Stalwart (72) as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, 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 1st Class Jesse Monford) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Jesse Monford VIRIN: 240718-N-N0831-0003 USS Gridley, Partner Nations Hold VBSS Drill During RIMPAC 2024 The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) participated in a multinational visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) drill while underway July 15 during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), a large-scale international maritime exercise. DDG 101 Latest News SURFPAC LATEST NEWS
USS San Diego to forward deploy to Japan The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) will move to Sasebo, Japan, to join the Forward Deployed Naval Forces Japan (FDNF-J), the U.S. Navy announced today. This will be executed as a permanent change of station for the crew and family members. LPD 22 LATEST NEWS SURFPAC LATEST NEWS
RADM Cavanaugh Visits Japan Destroyers RADM Cavanaugh Visits Japan Destroyers SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Reynolds VIRIN: 240715-N-N0831-0004 RADM Cavanaugh visits DESRON 15 Assets YOKOSUKA, Japan - Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, commander, Submarine Group 7, visited the crews of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, USS McCampbell (DDG 85), USS Dewey (DDG 105), and USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114), July 9, to congratulate them on their successful operations supporting the undersea domain. CDS 15 LATEST NEWS DDG 85 LATEST NEWS DDG 105 LATEST NEWS DDG 114 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS
UAS Launches from USS Curtis Wilbur 240619-N-GZ228-2016 A PteroDynamics X-P4 Unmanned Aerial System sits on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) Jun. 19, 2024. Unmanned and remotely operated vessels extend the capability of interconnected manned platform sensors to enhance capacity across the multinational force. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 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 1st Class Jesse Monford) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Jesse Monford VIRIN: 240708-N-N0831-0011 USS Curtis Wilbur Tests Drones During RIMPAC’s Trident Warrior 2024 Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) experimented with drones from June 19-24 as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific’s (RIMPAC) Trident Warrior 2024. LCC 19 LATEST NEWS DDG 54 LATEST NEWS SURFPAC LATEST NEWS
USS Fitzgerald Remembrance Ceremony 2024 240616-N-YV347-2098 Pacific Ocean (June 16, 2024) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) salute during a remembrance ceremony of the 7 year anniversary of a collision at sea that took place on June 17, 2017. Fitzgerald is underway in the 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of the basic phase to complete certifications and training events in preparation for future sustained operations at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Jordan Jennings VIRIN: 240708-N-N0831-0015 USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) Honors the Loss of Fallen Sailors Following 2017 Collision Chief Fire Controlman Gary Rehm, Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Noe Hernandez, Personnel Specialist 1st Class Xavier A. Martin, Fire Controlman 1st Class Carlos V. Sibayan, Yeoman 3rd Class Shingo A. Douglass, Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Ngoc “Tan” Truong and Gunner’s Mate Seaman Dakota K. Rigsby all lost their lives in the subsequent flooding that took place in their berthing. DDG 62 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS
Naval Beach Group Amphibious Forces Commemorate D-Day’s 80th Anniversary. 240606-N-NT811-1004 NAVAL BASE CORONADO (Jun. 6, 2024) - A flowered wreath honors those lost during the D-Day in Normandy landings of June 6, 1944. The wreath was placed in the surf zone during a commemoration ceremony observing the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, on the shore of 240606-N-NT811-1004 Naval Base Coronado Jun. 6, 2024. Naval Beach Group One hosted the ceremony, which was attended by Sailors from Beachmaster Unit 1, Assault Craft Units 1 and 5, and Amphibious Seabee Battalion 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Mark D. Faram) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: CNSP VIRIN: 240606-N-N0831-0021 Naval Beach Group Amphibious Forces Commemorate D-Day’s 80th Anniversary. Eighty years ago today, June 6, 1944, 132,500 Allied forces stormed ashore on France’s Normandy coast to begin the final liberation of Europe from Nazi rule. ACU 1 LATEST NEWS ACU 5 LATEST NEWS ACB 1 LATEST NEWS BMU 1 LATEST NEWS CNBG 1 LATEST NEWS NBG 1 LATEST NEWS SURFPAC LATEST NEWS