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

STRAIT OF MALACCA

The U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) sails with the Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class destroyer HMAS Stuart (FFH 153), seen in background, 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

BAY OF BENGAL

BAY OF BENGAL (Oct. 21, 2024) – U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) pilot a rigid-hull inflatable boat while conducting a visit, board, search and seizure drill with the Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class destroyer HMAS Stuart (FFH 153) in the Bay of Bengal, Oct. 21, 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

BAY OF BENGAL

BAY OF BENGAL (Oct. 21, 2024) – U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) approach the Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class destroyer HMAS Stuart (FFH 153) in a rigid-hull inflatable boat while conducting a visit, board, search and seizure drill in the Bay of Bengal, Oct. 21. 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

BAY OF BENGAL

BAY OF BENGAL (Oct. 21, 2024) – Royal Australian Navy Seaman Noah Jones boards the U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during a visit, board, search and seizure drill while operating in the Bay of Bengal, Oct. 21. 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

BAY OF BENGAL

BAY OF BENGAL (Oct. 21, 2024) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) conducts a live-fire drill of the close-in weapons system while operating in the Bay of Bengal, Oct. 21, 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

BAY OF BENGAL

BAY OF BENGAL (Oct. 21, 2024) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) conducts a live-fire drill of the close-in weapons system while operating in the Bay of Bengal, Oct. 21, 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

BAY OF BENGAL

BAY OF BENGAL (Oct. 21, 2024) – Royal Australian Navy sailors pilot rigid-hull inflatable boats while transiting from the Anzac-class destroyer HMAS Stuart (FFH 153), seen in background, to the U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during a visit, board, search and seizure drill while operating in the Bay of Bengal, Oct. 21. 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