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USNS Newport (T-EPF-12) is the twelfth Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport and is operated by the Military Sealift Command. It is the fourth ship in naval service named after Newport, Rhode Island.
On 20 February 2020, USNS Newport was launched at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama. The Newport completed sea trials on 30 July 2020 and its delivery was accepted by the U.S. Navy on 2 September 2020.
March, 2020. Seawolf class USS Connecticut (SSN-22) transits Puget Sound
Last in the class, USCGC John Munro (WHEC 724) leaving Hawaii
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 3, 2020) – Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) returns to its homeport of San Diego following the successful completion of a seven-and-a-half month deployment. The ship operated in the U.S. 7th Fleet’s area of responsibility in support of security and stability initiatives in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin C. Leitner/Released)
On 20 February 2020, USNS Newport was launched at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama. The Newport completed sea trials on 30 July 2020 and its delivery was accepted by the U.S. Navy on 2 September 2020.
March, 2020. Seawolf class USS Connecticut (SSN-22) transits Puget Sound
Last in the class, USCGC John Munro (WHEC 724) leaving Hawaii
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 3, 2020) – Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) returns to its homeport of San Diego following the successful completion of a seven-and-a-half month deployment. The ship operated in the U.S. 7th Fleet’s area of responsibility in support of security and stability initiatives in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin C. Leitner/Released)
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) render honors to Battleship Missouri Memorial during the official ceremony for the 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII. 
Sailors unload supplies in the hangar bay of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a replenishment-at-sea with dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3).
USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) returns to its homeport of San Diego following the successful completion of a seven-and-a-half month deployment. 
USS America (LHA 6) conducts a replenishment-at-sea.
Airman Francisco Clark lands an MH-60 Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 on the flight deck of the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) in the Mediterranean Sea, Sept. 5, 2020
USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5), front, and the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) participate in a photo exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 20, 2020. 
Sailors assigned to USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) participate in a Security Reaction Force-Basic qualification course Aug. 18, 2020. 
Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) clear the deck during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) drill.
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba (WMEC 907) steams alongside of the U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91).
Seabees assigned to U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 Detail Timor-Leste and Forsa Defesa Timor-Leste service members work to backfill and compact footers using an auto level and a compaction sled for the construction of the Vila Nova thre
Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) lower an encapsulated harpoon loading shape into the boat during harpoon shipping, loading and handling certification training.
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), flies past the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a communication exercise.
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Carlos Gomez salutes Chaplain Lt. John Shelton as he commits remains of an armed forces veteran to rest during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).
Marines train with Sailors off Oahu, Hawaii.
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 10, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Michael Aguda, left, from Artesia, Calif., and Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Joan Revilla, from San Diego, withstand strong downwash to direct the launch of a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18)
Deck department Sailors lower a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) for a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) exercise.
Sailors assigned to Naval Station Rota, Spain, perform line handlers for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) as it moor to the pier.
A Marine assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) provides security during a Beach Reconnaissance exercise.
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 11, 2020) A firefighter’s helmet is placed at the ceremonial Prisoner of War/Missing in Action table on the mess decks of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a moment of silence held in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks 19 years ago. 
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conducts flight operations.
Goshawk training aircraft launch from USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 supports firefighting efforts against the Valley Fire in California.
An explosive ordnance disposal technician conducts hoist training operations in the Arabian Gulf.
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 7, 2020) USS Mustin (DDG 89) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Sailors assigned to USS America (LHA 6) prepare an AH-1Z Viper helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) to launch during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise. 
Sailors stand watch atop a Mark VI patrol craft, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 3 of Coastal Riverine Group One, Detachment Guam during a simulated strait transit as part of Valiant Shield 2020.
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2020) A Mark VI patrol boat attached to Coastal Riverine Group One (CRG-1) Detachment Guam, participates in a security drill with the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in support of Exercise Valiant Shield 2020. 
EAST CHINA SEA Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Cody Patterson, from Fajardo, Puerto Rico, assigned to USS Halsey (DDG 97), performs maintenance checks on torpedo tubes. 
Sailors aboard USS Germantown (LSD 42) recover a rigid-hull inflatable boat following a visit, board, search and seizure exercise.
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) participates in exercise Valiant Shield 2020.
USS Barry (DDG 52) transits the Pacific Ocean.
Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Michael Kremske mans the approach control watch aboard USS Wasp (LHD 1).
Marines debark USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during a boat raid exercise.
An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter prepares a detonation site during a mine countermeasures interoperability exercise in the Arabian Gulf.
USS America (LHA 6), left, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11).
USS Germantown (LSD 42) conducts a live-fire exercise.
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) conducts flight operations.
Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper delivers remarks to Sailors in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).
Sailors man a .50-caliber machine gun aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a Strait of Hormuz transit.
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Wayne Jaworski provides security after completing a free-fall insert during a Marine Corps combat readiness evaluation.
A T-45C Goshawk lands aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).
