PHILIPPINE SEA

241212-N-FS097-1622 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 12, 2024) Sailors participate in a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 12, 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 3rd Class Nate Jordan) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

241212-N-GC571-1808 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 12, 2024) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 12, 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 Apprentice Pablo Chavez) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 11, 2024) - Sailors prepare to take off in an F/A-18E Growler assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 11, 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

241211-N-AC395-2097 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 11, 2024) - Sailors run across the flight deck during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 11, 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

ASAN, Guam

ASAN, Guam (Dec. 11, 2024)—Michael Mack, field recruiter, Military Sealift Command, speaks to interested applicants at a job fair in the Top o’ the Mar reception center at the Nimitz Hill Annex, in Asan, Dec. 11. MSC directs and supports operations for approximately 140 civilian-crewed ships that replenish U.S. Navy ships at sea, conduct specialized missions, preposition combat cargo at sea around the world, perform a variety of support services, and move military equipment and supplies to deployed U.S. forces. Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2024, MSC exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations, with a workforce that includes approximately 6,000 Civil Service Mariners and 1,100 contract mariners, supported by 1,500 shore staff and 1,400 active duty and reserve military personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Grady T. Fontana) Share

ASAN, Guam

ASAN, Guam (Dec. 10, 2024)— Devin Dydasco, deck engineer machinist, with Military Sealift Command’s dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9), speaks to interested applicants at a job fair in the Top o’ the Mar reception center at the Nimitz Hill Annex, in Asan, Dec. 10. MSC directs and supports operations for approximately 140 civilian-crewed ships that replenish U.S. Navy ships at sea, conduct specialized missions, preposition combat cargo at sea around the world, perform a variety of support services, and move military equipment and supplies to deployed U.S. forces. Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2024, MSC exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations, with a workforce that includes approximately 6,000 Civil Service Mariners and 1,100 contract mariners, supported by 1,500 shore staff and 1,400 active duty and reserve military personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Grady T. Fontana) Share

ASAN, Guam

ASAN, Guam (Dec. 11, 2024)—From top left, Jannet Oboza, laundryman, Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9); Jess Stewart, able-bodied seaman, Matthew Perry; Noel David, deck engineer machinist, Matthew Perry; second row from left, Vince A. Bersamina, yeoman, Matthew Perry; Timothy Carr, engine utilityman, Matthew Perry; Michael Mack, field recruiter, MSC; and Devin Dydasco, deck engineer machinist, Matthew Perry; pose for a group photo at a job fair in the Top o’ the Mar reception center at the Nimitz Hill Annex, in Asan, Dec. 11. MSC directs and supports operations for approximately 140 civilian-crewed ships that replenish U.S. Navy ships at sea, conduct specialized missions, preposition combat cargo at sea around the world, perform a variety of support services, and move military equipment and supplies to deployed U.S. forces. Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2024, MSC exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations, with a workforce that includes approximately 6,000 Civil Service Mariners and 1,100 contract mariners, supported by 1,500 shore staff and 1,400 active duty and reserve military personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Grady T. Fontana) Share

Pearl Harbor

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) renders honors as it passes in front of the USS Arizona Memorial during the 83rd anniversary ceremony of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 2024. Pearl Harbor survivors, veterans, and visitors from all around the world attended the ceremony to honor the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed in the attack. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

Pearl Harbor

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) renders honors as it passes in front of the USS Arizona Memorial during the 83rd anniversary ceremony of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 2024. Pearl Harbor survivors, veterans, and visitors from all around the world attended the ceremony to honor the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed in the attack. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

Pearl Harbor

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, salutes after laying a wreath at the USS Arizona Memorial during the 83rd anniversary ceremony of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 2024. Pearl Harbor survivors, veterans, and visitors from all around the world attended the ceremony to honor the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed in the attack. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

Pearl Harbor

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers remarks during the 83rd anniversary ceremony of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 2024. Pearl Harbor survivors, veterans, and visitors from all around the world attended the ceremony to honor the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed in the attack. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

Pearl Harbor

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, salutes the sideboys during the 83rd anniversary ceremony of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 2024. Pearl Harbor survivors, veterans, and visitors from all around the world attended the ceremony to honor the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed in the attack. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share