PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii

241212-N-PV534-1104 PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Dec. 12, 2024) Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121). Frank E. Petersen Jr., assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group as integrated air and missile defense warfare commander, was underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Armstrong) Share

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii

241212-N-NO999-1005 PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Dec. 12, 2024) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121). reunite with family. Frank E. Petersen Jr., assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group as integrated air and missile defense warfare commander, was underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Paula Hackbart) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii

Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121). Frank E. Petersen Jr., assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group as integrated air and missile defense warfare commander, was underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Paula Hackbart) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) reunite with family. Michael Murphy, assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, was underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Paula Hackbart) Share

San Diego, CA

Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, and Command Master Chief Jerry Cantorna, gather with Sailors from Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) 150-Bravo during a recognition ceremony at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Dec. 11. The Sailors were presented with challenge coins and Flag Letters of Commendation (FLOC) for exemplary performance highlighting Navy Medicine’s readiness and expeditionary medical capabilities during Exercise Keen Sword 25 held at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Share

San Diego, CA

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Joevanneoliver Ledres is recognized with a Flag Letter of Commendation from Rear Adm. Guido Valdes for collaborating with the operating room team at the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) Naha hospital during Exercise Keen Sword 25. His efforts highlighted the critical contributions of the enlisted community and strengthened U.S.-Japan interoperability and partnerships. Share

San Diego, CA

Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, presents a Flag Letter of Commendation to Hospitalman Apprentice Trinity Berlin for developing a bilingual patient tracking process, demonstrating interoperability while strengthening U.S.-Japan bilateral relations during Exercise Keen Sword 25. Share

San Diego, CA

Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, presents a challenge coin to Lt. j.g. David Morris for his outstanding efforts in coordinating the setup, sustainment, and deconstruction of the Expeditionary Medical Facility. Morris’ work showcased EMF 150-Bravo’s medical force generation capabilities and adaptability to austere conditions during Exercise Keen Sword 25. Share

San Diego, CA

Lt. Krista MacMurray receives a challenge coin from Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, for her pivotal contributions to the smooth operations of the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) 150-Bravo’s casualty receiving area and the successful integration of Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) medical assets, enhancing bilateral interoperability during Exercise Keen Sword 25. Share

San Diego, CA

Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, recognizes Lt. Christine Cooper with a challenge coin for her leadership in establishing the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) 150-Bravo’s casualty receiving area’s operations and integrating Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) medical assets, demonstrating exceptional collaboration and operational efficiency during Exercise Keen Sword 25. Share

San Diego, CA

Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, presents a challenge coin to Lt. Chelaya Bartlett for spearheading planning and training efforts before and throughout Exercise Keen Sword 25. Bartlett also managed travel arrangements for all 62 Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) 150-Bravo personnel, ensuring mission readiness and seamless execution. Share

USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76)

U.S. Army Sgt. Jaliah Rudolph, back left, from Montgomery, Alabama, assigned to 62nd Medical Brigade, stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, assists Sailors in transporting a simulated casualty during a joint Tactical Combat Casualty Care training between Soldiers and Sailors in the main battle dressing station onboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations, Dec. 5, 2024. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Stanton) Share