PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 14, 2024) - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts a vertical replenishment with the fleet oiler USNS Henry J. Keiser (T-AO 187), Dec. 14, 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 1st Class Jacob I. Allison) Share

Balabac Strait

BALABAC STRAIT (Dec. 13, 2024) – The Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) conducts routine underway operations in the vicinity of the Balabac Strait, Dec. 13, 2024. USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Navy photo by Aircrewman Second Class John Rabbat) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

241213-N-QR506-1136 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 13, 2024) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), participate in a firefighting drill on the flight deck during routine operations, Dec. 13. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating 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 Jeadan Andre) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

241213-N-GC571-1005 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 13, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Philippine Sea with six additional F-35C Lightning II aircraft assigned to the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, part of Carrier Air Wing FIVE, Dec. 13, 2024. VFA-147 operates from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Pablo Chavez) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

241210-N-KW492-1102 (Dec. 10, 2024) PHILIPPINE SEA The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) receives fuel from the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) during a replenishment at sea in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 10. Commander, Task Force 73 (CTF-73) in coordination with Military Sealift Command Far East (MSC FE) refuels and resupplies deployed naval forces, along with regional allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. Preble 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 Ryre Arciaga) Share

POINT MUGU, Calif.

240810-N-NH911-1261 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 10, 2024) Lt. Craig Darling, from Johnstown, N.Y., assigned to Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 117, stands by as an E-2D Hawkeye, prepares to perform a touch and go 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

POINT MUGU, Calif.

240801-N-NH911-1586 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 1, 2024) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 117, flies over 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

POINT MUGU, Calif.

240801-N-IJ966-2149 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2024) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 117, flies over 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

POINT MUGU, Calif.

240724-N-IJ966-1040 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2024) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 117, 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. 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 Seaman Nathaly Cruz) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif.

241105-N-AB116-3056 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 5, 2024) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif.

241105-N-AB116-3039 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 5, 2024) A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) signals an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, 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 for security purposes by blurring names on the aircraft) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif.

241010-N-AB116-3295 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 10, 2024) A U.S. Navy officer directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, as it launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share