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Nimitz Strike Group Concludes Malabar 2020 with Australia, India and Japan

Ships from the Royal Australian Navy, Indian Navy, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the United States Navy participate in Malabar 2020. Malabar 2020 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Asia Pacific where the U.S. Navy has patrolled for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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USS Antietam Returns to Yokosuka Following 260-day Deployment

Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Class Brittany Britos, from Fort Collins, Colo., mans the rails as the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) returns to port, Yokosuka, Japan. Antietam’s return marked the end of a nine-month deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

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USS Curtis Wilbur Daily Operations

Gunner's Mate Seaman Brady Kamper, from Waterford, Pa., attaches a barrel to a .50-caliber machine gun aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54). Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force.

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Kadena fighters, maintainers

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joel L. Carey, 18th Wing commander, greets members who return from a deployment to U.S. Central Command Oct. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. While deployed to the CENTCOM area of operations, Airmen conducted more than 1,000 sorties and 5,300 combat hours, which drove 13 phase inspections in six months. They’ll share the skills they learned in combat with Team Kadena, joint partners and allies to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific

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Nimitz Receives COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Administration Certification

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Balabac Strait. Nimitz, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 11, is deployed conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

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Leave and Liberty now Exempt from COVID Travel Restrictions

Sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile-destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) depart the ship following deployment. Forrest Sherman returned to Norfolk Naval Station after a regularly scheduled nine-month deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group has remained underway during their sustainment phase of OFRP as a ready carrier strike group during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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Leaving for Pacific Pathways

Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division enjoy their last bit of time on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii prior to departing for Thailand as part of the Pacific Pathways mission on Feb. 19, 2020. Pacific Pathways is an operation conducted by U.S. Army Pacific in order to train alongside and strengthen relationships with allied and partner militaries.

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More Deployments, Stronger Presence Set for Pacific, Says SecArmy

Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy speaks with Michael O'Hanlon, senior fellow in the foreign policy program at the Brookings Institution, during a speaking engagement in Washington, D.C., Jan 10, 2020. John R. Allen, the Brookings Institution president, also spoke during the event titled "The Army's strategy in the Indo-Pacific."

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USS Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Pearl Harbor for Port Visit

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam as part of an around-the-world deployment that includes a homeport shift to San Diego. Abraham Lincoln has been underway in support of maritime security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleet areas of operation since April 1, 2019.

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Guam Sailors Celebrate 244th Navy Birthday with Ball

This photo shows at a ceremony celebrating the Navy’s 244th birthday,

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Harpers Ferry and 11th MEU Arrive in Brunei for CARAT 2019

Sailors man the rails as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) arrives in Maura, Brunei, for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei. Harpers Ferry and elements of the 11 Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are ashore in Brunei to perform day and night training in an urban environment and to enhance interoperability and partnership between the U.S. and Brunei during CARAT Brunei 2019.

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USS Emory S. Land trains with Royal Australian Navy Submarine Service

Sailors assigned to the Australian Collins-class submarine HMAS Sheean (SSG 77) prepare to receive hotel services and supplies during bilateral training event with USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) Sept. 13. Land is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support theater security cooperation efforts in the Indo-Pacific region.

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USS Oklahoma City Returns Home from Regional Patrol

Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) prepare to moor pierside following a four month deployment. Oklahoma City is one of four forward-deployed submarines assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron Fifteen out of Apra Harbor, Guam.

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Singaporean Airmen Complete Deployment to Guam

Republic of Singapore Air Force personnel stand in front of (from left to right) an F-15C Eagle from the 122nd Fighter Squadron from the 159th Fighter Wing of the New Orleans Air National Guard, Louisiana, and an RSAF G550 Airborne Early Warning aircraft and an RSAF F-16 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 9, 2019. Approximately 150 RSAF aircrew and ground crew deployed to Andersen AFB for a month to conduct bilateral training with the U.S. Air Force’s 122nd FS to increase both countries’ interoperability and build upon the United States’ and the Republic of Singapore’s excellent and longstanding bilateral defense relationship.

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190528-N-OI558-1207 SAN DIEGO (May 28, 2019) Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG-53) prepare to pull into port at Naval Base San Diego. Mobile Bay, including detachments from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 71 "Raptors", returned to their homeport of San Diego following an around the world deployment to all six geographic Fleet areas of operation as part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, May 28. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chanel Turner)

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USS Anchorage Visits Singapore during Regional Operations

The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) prepares to moor during a port visit to Singapore while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/ 13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

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Evaluation Team Uses Non-destructive Testing on JBER Airfields

The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD23), middle, transits the Bay of Bengal with Indian navy destroyer INS Rajput (D 51) while conducting a cooperative deployment with the Indian navy. Anchorage is deployed as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/ 13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

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U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), man the rails of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), Dec. 22, 2018. The Anchorage, assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), is conducting a partnership strengthening visit to Visakhapatnam, India. The Essex ARG and 13th MEU are a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Conner Krecklow, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), mans the rails aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), Dec. 22, 2018. The Anchorage, assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), is conducting a partnership strengthening visit to Visakhapatnam, India. The Essex ARG and 13th MEU are a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

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U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Navy Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) man the rails aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), Dec. 22, 2018. Anchorage, assigned to the Essex ARG, is conducting a partnership strengthening visit to Visakhapatnam, India. The Essex ARG and 13th MEU are a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

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