OLONGAPO, Philippines

OLONGAPO, Philippines (Dec. 8, 2024)—Civilian mariner Larry P. Ejan, left, steward utilityman, with Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10), dances with children of the Niños Pag Asa Orphanage Center during a community outreach event in Olongapo, Philippines, Dec. 8, 2024. MSC’s civilian mariners partnered with Olongapo local organizations and visited two centers for children to interact with kids and provide donations during a community outreach event. MSC Far East supports the U.S. 7th Fleet and ensures approximately 50 ships in the Indo-Pacific Region are manned, trained, and equipped to deliver essential supplies, fuel, cargo, and equipment to warfighters, both at sea and on shore. (U.S. Navy photo by Grady T. Fontana) Share

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.

240819-N-IJ966-2156 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2024) An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 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 Seaman Nathaly Cruz) Share

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.

240810-N-NH911-1169 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 10, 2024) An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 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 Seaman Apprentice Daniel Kimmelman) Share

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.

240730-N-NH911-1123 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2024) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Mark Baldovino, from Illocos Sur, Philippines, directs an F-35C Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 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 Seaman Apprentice Daniel Kimmelman) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

240121-N-ED228-2567 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2024) A pilot, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, stands by in an F-35C Lightning II, assigned to (VMFA) 314, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sonny Escalante) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif.

240930-N-AB116-2229 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 30, 2024) Four F/A-18E Super Hornets, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, fly in formation by the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif.

241026-N-AB116-3814 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 26, 2024) A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) signals an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, as it prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo) (This photo has been altered by blurring names on the aircraft) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif.

241014-N-AB116-6021 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 14, 2024) Four F/A-18E Super Hornets, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, fly by the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif.

241008-N-AB116-5173 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 8, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out names on aircraft) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

241216-N-AC395-1453 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 16, 2024) Sailors conduct flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 16, 2024. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Ostas) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

241215-N-TD381-1116 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 15, 2024) – Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Joshua Graf, of Suffolk, Va., conducts a washdown of an EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 15, 2024. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah B. Goessl) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 15, 2024) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Matthew Thompson, of Springfield, Mass., loads a MK15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), Dec. 15, 2024. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob I. Allison) Share