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USS Nimitz headed home to Bremerton, Pentagon announces

The Bremerton-based aircraft carrier has traveled the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in support of a variety of America's military missions.

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USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) conducts routine underway operations in support of stability and security for a free and open Indo-Pacific. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Sailors assigned to USS Comstock (LSD 45) conduct a maritime interdiction operations exercise with the U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Resolute (WMEC 620). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Naval Health Clinic Hawaii administers COVID-19 vaccine. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Sailors inspect aircraft aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Nimitz (CVN-68) replenishes from USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS San Diego (LPD 22) conducts flight operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

U.S. and Saudi forces train in the Arabian Gulf. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

 

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Nimitz was heading home..now they have to stay in the Gulf region until further notice.....I miss poopeye...?

USS Nimitz ordered to stay in the Persian Gulf region following threats

Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller made the announcement Sunday, days after saying the warship was coming home to Bremerton.

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210101-N-FZ335-1006 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 1, 2021) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Pacific Ocean. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment conducting routine operations in the Third Fleet area of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wade Costin)

210101-N-FZ335-2294 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 1, 2021) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), back, transits alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) . The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment conducting routine operations in the Third Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wade Costin)

201229-N-WI365-2020 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 29, 2020) Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 3rd Class Jamekia Nelson, left, from Cleveland, assembles an M9 service pistol as Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 2nd Class Jalen Pontious, from Los Angeles, assembles an M500 shotgun during a weapons familiarization training in the ship’s classroom as part of the Navy Security Force Sentry (NSFS) course aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned to Destroyer Squadron Fifteen (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 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)

201228-N-SH180-1032 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 28, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, sits on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Dec. 28, 2020. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment conducting routine operations in the U.S. Third Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Wheeler)

210104-N-EJ241-1007 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 4, 2021) Sailors assigned to the "Black Ravens" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, prepare an EA-18G Growler for flight during snowy conditions at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa. VAQ-135 is an expeditionary squadron deployed to NAF Misawa supporting security and stability in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jan David De Luna Mercado)

201226-N-WI365-1118 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 26, 2020) Chief Hospital Corpsman Darsean Sharpe, from Atlanta, observes as an SA-330J Puma helicopter drops off a pallet of cargo on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). McCain is assigned to Destroyer Squadron Fifteen (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 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)

USS Sterett (DDG 104) conducts a live-fire exercise. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 30, 2020) The guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise. Sterett is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Drace Wilson)

 

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Sailors conduct tactical room-clearing in the pilot house aboard USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 4, 2021) Sailors conduct tactical room-clearing in the pilot house during the Navy Security Force Sentry (NSFS) course aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned to 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 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)

USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts a vertical replenishment. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 4, 2021) Airman Daniel Williams, from Atlanta, signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Screamin’ Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a vertical-replenishment-at-sea. Nimitz, the flagship of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elliot Schaudt)

201224-N-AO868-1090 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2020) U.S. Airman Dawson Besmer signals to a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, attached to US Air Force 352nd Special Operations Wing (SOW) on the flight deck of the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4). Hershel "Woody" Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Conner Foy/ Released)

Mount Etna is in full view behind Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Jan. 4, 2021) Mount Etna, an active volcano on the island of Sicily, is in full view behind Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Jan. 4, 2021. NAS Sigonella’s strategic location enables U.S, allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa and Central Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacques-Laurent Jean-Gilles)

USS John Finn (DDG 113) tests its counter-measure washdown system. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 27, 2020) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) tests its counter-measure washdown system, Dec. 27, 2020. John Finn is on a scheduled deployment with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jason Waite)

USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) records the arrival of 2021 in the ship’s deck log. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2020) Quartermaster 2nd Class Marquise Hammond records the arrival of 2021 in the deck log of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), Dec. 31, 2020. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 11th patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Will Hardy)

201230-N-KT659-1117 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Dec. 30, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Kiyomi Bell, assigned to the ‘Grey Knights’ of Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, loads a sonobuoy into the sonobuoy storage rack of a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, Dec. 30, 2020. VP-46 is currently forward deployed to the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 67, responsible for tactical control of deployed maritime patrol and reconnaissance squadrons throughout Europe and Africa. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts a full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national security interests and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Dalton/ Released)

 

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Virginia Block III class USS Delaware (SSN-791) during Bravo sea trials, Oct 2019. Photo by Ashley Cowan.

USS Gerald R. Ford underway in sea trials following a 15-month refit and shakedown October 27, 2019 in the Atlantic Ocean

USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the North Arabian Sea, 09 December 2020

INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 4, 2021) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Gage Duncan monitors the approach of USS Sterett (DDG 104) alongside the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) during a replenishment-at-sea. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Drace Wilson.

 

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USS MAHAN DDG 72 at PIRAEUS SOME YEARS AGO

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USS LABOON DDG 58 AT PIRAEUS PORT

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USS MESA VERDE LPD-19 at Piraeus

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210106-N-NC885-2008 by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2021)
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) steams in the Indian Ocean, Jan. 6, 2020. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Drace Wilson)

210106-N-KL617-1151 by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 6, 2021) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Chase Bice, from Houston, directs the landing of an MH-60S helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders)

An EA-18G Growler takes off from Misawa Air Base. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 6, 2021) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the "Black Ravens" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135 takes off from Misawa Air Base. VAQ-135 is an expeditionary squadron deployed to Naval Air Facility Misawa supporting security and stability in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Benjamin Ringers)

Sailors scan for radar contacts aboard a P-8A maritime patrol aircraft. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

SIGONELLA, Italy (Dec. 31, 2020) Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Michael Kalinowski, assigned to the "Grey Knights" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, scans for radar contacts aboard a P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, Dec. 31, 2020. VP-46 is currently forward deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 67, responsible for tactical control of deployed maritime patrol and reconnaissance squadrons throughout Europe and Africa. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts a full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national security interests and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Austin Ingram)

201226-N-AO868-1133 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 26, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Shane Lheruix fires a shot line from the the flight deck of the USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198). Hershel "Woody" Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Conner Foy/ Released)

210106-N-FZ335-1063 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class William Lulias, from Jacksonville, Fla., fires an M240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59). Russell, part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. As the U.S. Navy’s largest forward deployed fleet, with its approximate 50-70 ships and submarines, 140 aircraft, and 20,000 Sailors in the area of operations at any given time, 7th Fleet conducts forward-deployed naval operations in support of U.S. national interests throughout a free and open Indo-Pacific area of operations to foster maritime security, promote stability, and prevent conflict alongside 35 other maritime nations and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wade Costin)

210105-N-SS350-1079 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2021) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Chandler Mathis, from Morehead City, N.C., installs a feed chute to a Mark 38 25mm machine gun aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113). John Finn, part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jason Waite)

 

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USS MOUNT WHITNEY ARRIVING AT PIRAEUS PORT

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USNS MEDGAR EVERS AT PIRAEUS PORT

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Sailors review a repair locker watch bill aboard USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 7, 2021) Sailors review a repair locker watch bill in a repair locker during a damage control training team drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). John S. McCain is assigned to 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 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)

USS Russell (DDG 59) is moored in Majuro, Marshall Islands. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

MAJURO, Marshall Islands (Jan. 7, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) is moored to the pier in Majuro, Marshall Islands, Jan. 7, 2021. Russell, part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wade Costin)

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) conducts flight operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 7, 2021) Lt. Cmdr. Kelly Altschul, a catapult officer, signals the pilot of an EA-18G Growler assigned to the “Gray Wolves” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 to take off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Jan. 7, 2021. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Lynch)

USS Russell (DDG 59) conducts live-fire training. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class William Lulias, from Jacksonville, Fla., fires an M240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59), Jan. 6, 2021. Russell, part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wade Costin)

201214-N-RH019-0010 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

GAETA, Italy (Dec. 14, 2020) Sailors from Construction Dive Detachment Bravo (CDD/B), a detachment of Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 1, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, conduct a diver extraction safety drill during underwater surveys in Gaeta, Italy, Dec. 14, 2020. The detachment is inspecting and surveying the area to assess the status and operational readiness of the Gaeta port. UCT 1 is a subordinate command of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force, executing construction and engineering projects under Navy Expeditionary Combat Force Europe and Africa/Task Force 68 (NECFEURAF/TF 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Rinner/Released)

210107-N-VH871-1225 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Jan. 7, 2021) A P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft assigned to the "Grey Knights" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, starts its engines, Jan. 7, 2021. VP-46 is currently forward deployed to the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 67, responsible for tactical control of deployed maritime patrol and reconnaissance squadrons throughout Europe and Africa. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts a full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national security interests and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Austin Ingram/ Released)

210109-N-IO312-1511 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 9 2021) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) lands on the flight deck o the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Cavenaile)

 

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APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 4, 2021) Sailors assigned to the Gold crew of the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) transit Apra Harbor during a scheduled evolution in Guam. Ohio is conducting surveillance, training, and other critical missions in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd class Kelsey J. Hockenberger)

 

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Senior Chief Electrician's Mate Eyosias Tessema, from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, lights off a boiler aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Yokosuka, Japan, Nov. 13, 2020. USN photo

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2020) The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), left, is underway with the USS Essex (LHD 2). Photo by: MC3 Wade Costin

TAIWAN STRAIT (Dec. 30, 2020) The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) conducts routine underway operations in support of stability and security for a free and open Indo-Pacific. Sea control is foundational for all other naval missions that support the Joint Force, including power projection. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda) 201230-N-WI365-1061

11th Jan 2021. Military Sealift Command Pacific welcomed fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) to the Pacific area of operations.
Lenthall arrived in San Diego, Calif., following a trip from its home in the Atlantic area of operation (AOR). The ship will provide logistics services in the area during the month of January, while fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser completes a maintenance period.

Lead ship of next class fleet oil tanker USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) launched today at NASSCO, 12 Jan 2021

 

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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) returns to its homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the “Mighty Shrikes” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94, launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Sailors assigned to the Gold crew of the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) transit Apra Harbor during a scheduled evolution in Guam. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) fires the Phalanx close-in weapons system in the Atlantic Ocean. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) conducts helicopter in-flight refueling training. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

GAETA, Italy (Dec. 15, 2020) Sailors from Construction Dive Detachment Bravo (CDD/B), drive under the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) while using a Norbit multi-beam sonar system to conduct a bathymetric survey in Gaeta, Italy, Dec. 15, 2020. by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2021) An E/A-18G Growler assigned to the “Gray Wolves” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

 

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PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD, Wash. (March 5,2018) USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in Dry Dock 6 post dewatering at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Wash., March 5, 2018. This is the beginning of a nine-month dry dock portion of the Nimitz’s Docking Planned Incremental Availability maintenance period. (PSNS & IMF photo by Thiep Van Nguyen II)

 

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INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 23, 2020) Lt. Kerry Brady observes nighttime flight operations from the helicopter tower aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD-25). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Heath Zeigler)

BATH, Maine (Dec. 19, 2020) The future guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) successfully completed builder’s trials, Dec. 19, 2020, after spending four days at sea off the coast of Bath, Maine. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Bath Iron Works)

 

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210112-N-SS350-1028 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2021) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Pacific. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. As the U.S. Navy’s largest forward deployed fleet, with its approximate 50-70 ships and submarines, 140 aircraft, and 20,000 Sailors in the area of operations at any given time, 7th Fleet conducts forward-deployed naval operations in support of U.S. national interests throughout a free and open Indo-Pacific area of operations to foster maritime security, promote stability, and prevent conflict alongside 35 other maritime nations and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jason Waite)

210114-N-VQ841-1483 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

NAVAL STATION EVERETT, Wash. (Jan. 14, 2021) Chief Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) Kirubel Weldeyes assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) reunites with his family at Naval Station Everett. Ralph Johnson returned following a successful deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, which included freedom of navigation operations and participation in Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan J. Soto)

Sailors conduct a crash and salvage drill aboard USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2021) Sailors rescue simulated casualties during a crash and salvage drill aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), Jan. 11, 2021. Vella Gulf is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting operations as part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dean M. Cates)

Sailors train aboard USS Philippine Sea (CG 58). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 11, 2021) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer John Paul Jones (DDG 53) conduct a visit, board, search and seizure drill aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) in the Gulf of Oman, Jan. 11, 2021. Philippine Sea and John Paul Jones are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Indra Beaufort)

USS San Diego (LPD 22) conducts flight operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2020) A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during a quick reaction force drill. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desiree King)

210114-N-XT273-0001 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

GAETA, Italy (Jan. 14, 2021) The U.S. Sixth Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in port during the ship’s 50th anniversary celebration, Jan. 14, 2021, in Gaeta, Italy. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests, security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Justin Stumberg/ Released)

30 December 2020. The Lone Sailor stands on the snow-covered grounds of Recruit Training Command.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Spencer Fling) . by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr