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Sailors aboard USS Chief (MCM 14) render honors to Philippine Navy vessel BRP Ramon Alcaraz (FF 16)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 21, 2019) Sailors aboard the Avenger class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) render honors to Philippine Navy vessel BRP Ramon Alcaraz (FF 16) after completing a maritime cooperative activity. Chief, part of Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response platform for contingency operations. Flickr

An F-35B Lightning II aircraft taxis on the flight deck of USS Wasp (LHD 1)

EAST CHINA SEA (March 22, 2019) - An F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 taxis on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. Flickr

USS Ashland (LSD 48) launches a Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) during a missile exercise (MSLEX)

USS ASHLAND (LSD 48) - The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) launches a Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) during a missile exercise (MSLEX) in the Pacific Ocean, March 16, 2019. MSLEXs are designed to increase the tactical proficiency, lethality, and interoperability of participating warships in an era of great power competition. Flickr

Ens. Alexander Mobilia observes the sunset aboard USS Pioneer (MCM 9)

SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (March 21, 2019) Communications Officer, Ens. Alexander Mobilia, observes the sunset aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) after the ship pulled into Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines for a port visit. Pioneer, part of Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response platform for contingency operations. Flickr

Crew members aboard Philippine Navy vessel BRP Ramon Alcaraz (FF 16) wave goodbye to USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 19, 2019) - Crew members aboard Philippine Navy vessel BRP Ramon Alcaraz (FF 16) wave goodbye to U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) at the conclusion of a maritime cooperative activity. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific Region. Flickr

A Sailor watches as an MV-22B Osprey land on the flight deck of USS Boxer (LHD 4)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 19, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Michael Burns, from Jackson, Mississippi, watches as an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is underway conducting routine operations as a part of USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Flickr

Firefighters observe a live fire simulation of a prop FA-18F Super Hornet

OAK HARBOR, Wash. (March 20, 2019) Members of Navy Region Northwest Fire & Emergency Services (NRNW FES) Battalion Three observe a live fire simulation of a prop FA-18F Super Hornet onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island. Members of NRNW FES Battalion Three performed operational familiarization of the newly acquired FA-18F Super Hornet simulator in preparation of the required semi-annual live fire training on NAS Whidbey Island to enhance safety and operational effectiveness. Flickr

USS Princeton (CG 59) moors at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach

SEAL BEACH, Calif. (March 19, 2019) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) moors at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach. The ship will be available for public tours March 23 and 24 in support of the 75th anniversary of the weapons station. Flickr

A Sailor stands lookout watch on the flight deck of USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 20, 2019) Seaman Neko Brookshire, from Pensacola, Fla., stands lookout watch on the flight deck of the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) as the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) sail in formation. Harpers Ferry is underway conducting routine operations as a part of USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Flickr

U.S. Marines conduct a patrol during a jungle training event at U.S. Army Kahuku Training Area

U.S. ARMY KAHUKU TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (March 19, 2019) - U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conduct a patrol during a jungle training event at the U.S. Army Kahuku Training Area, Mar. 19, 2019. Echo conducted various training such as establishing a patrol base to conduct jungle patrols, and aerial reconnaissance utilizing small unmanned aerial systems and helicopters. This jungle themed event was part of the battalion’s training event, Exercise Bougainville I, an annual training exercise that strengthens pre-deployment readiness. Flickr

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