PACIFIC OCEAN

Chief Logistics Specialist Antonio Evans, right, from Los Angeles, assigned to supply department’s aviation supply division, and Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Devon Smith, from Indianapolis, assigned to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, hook supplies onto an AS-332 Super Puma helicopter, attached to Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14), on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2024. George Washington is 7th Fleet’s Premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside Allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Gunner’s Mate Seaman Apprentice Johnny Rodriguez, from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, assigned to weapons department’s gunnery division, fires a shot line from the flight deck aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) toward Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) during a replenishment-at-sea while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 25, 2024. George Washington is 7th Fleet’s premiere forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside Allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Travis S. Hanes) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) positions alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a fueling-at-sea in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2024. George Washington is 7th Fleet’s premiere forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside Allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet. Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

A simulated underwater mine is destroyed during Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise (MNMIWEX) 24 in the waters near Busan, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2024. MNMIWEX is a multilateral exercise hosted by the Republic of Korea with units from the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of the Philippines, Italy, Greece, Turkiye, Thailand, Belgium, Malaysia, Oman, Colombia, United Arab Emirates, Chile and the Netherlands also participating in a variety of anti-mine warfare drills. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Parker) Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1, the Royal Canadian Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) board an ROKN MH-60R helicopter aboard the ROKN tank-landing ship ROKS Cheon Wang Bong (LST 686) during Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise (MNMIWEX) 24 in the waters near Busan, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2024. MNMIWEX is a multilateral exercise hosted by the Republic of Korea with units from the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of the Philippines, Italy, Greece, Turkiye, Thailand, Belgium, Malaysia, Oman, Colombia, United Arab Emirates, Chile and the Netherlands also participating in a variety of anti-mine warfare drills. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Parker) Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1 surface after locating a simulated underwater mine during Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise (MNMIWEX) 24 in the waters near Busan, South Korea, Oct. 21, 2024. MNMIWEX is a multilateral exercise hosted by ROK, with units from the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of the Philippines, Italy, Greece, Turkiye, Thailand, Belgium, Malaysia, Oman, Colombia, United Arab Emirates, Chile and the Netherlands also participating in a variety of anti-mine warfare drills. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Parker) Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1 depart the Republic of Korea Navy tank-landing ship ROKS Cheon Wang Bong (LST 686) to deploy a MK 18 Mod 1 Swordfish unmanned underwater vehicle during Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise (MNMIWEX) 24 in the waters near Busan, Republic of Korea, Oct. 21, 2024. MNMIWEX is a multilateral exercise hosted by ROK, with units from the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of the Philippines, Italy, Greece, Turkiye, Thailand, Belgium, Malaysia, Oman, Colombia, United Arab Emirates, Chile and the Netherlands also participating in a variety of anti-mine warfare drills. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Parker) Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1, the Republic of Korea Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy prepare to dive from combat-rubber-raiding crafts during Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise (MNMIWEX) 24 in the waters near Busan, Republic of Korea, Oct. 18, 2024. MNMIWEX is a multilateral exercise hosted by the Republic of Korea, with units from the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of the Philippines, Italy, Greece, Turkiye, Thailand, Belgium, Malaysia, Oman, Colombia, United Arab Emirates, Chile and the Netherlands also participating in a variety of anti-mine warfare drills. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Parker) Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1, the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) and the Royal Canadian Navy launch combat-rubber-raiding crafts from the ROKN tank-landing ship ROKS Cheon Wang Bong (LST 686) during Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise (MNMIWEX) 24 in the waters near Busan, Republic of Korea, Oct. 18, 2024. MNMIWEX is a multilateral exercise hosted by the Republic of Korea, with units from the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of the Philippines, Italy, Greece, Turkiye, Thailand, Belgium, Malaysia, Oman, Colombia, United Arab Emirates, Chile and the Netherlands also participating in a variety of anti-mine warfare drills. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Parker) Share

STRAIT OF MALACCA

STRAIT OF MALACCA (Oct. 23, 2024) – An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 lifts off from the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) in the Strait of Malacca, Oct. 23, 2024. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

SULU SEA

241022-N-CM165-1085 SULU SEA (Oct. 22, 2024) A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while the ship steams in the Sulu Sea, Oct. 22, 2024. Boxer and embarked elements of the 15th MEU are 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 Normand Basque) Share

SULU SEA

SULU SEA (Oct. 22, 2024) Landing Craft Air Cushion 57, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, enters the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) as the ship steams in Sulu Sea, Oct. 22, 2024. Boxer and embarked elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are 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 2nd Class Roland Ardon) Share