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USS Stethem visits Sydney to Promote Green Energy Initiatives

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) arrives in Sydney, Australia to promote green energy initiatives in support of the Great Green Fleet, Aug. 14, 2016. The mission of the Great Green Fleet is to demonstrate how energy efficient systems and procedures, and the use of alternative energy contribute to combat capability, resiliency and flexibility in the operational environment.

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Carl Vinson Strike Group set for deployment to Western Pacific

In this file photo, ships of the Carl Vinson Strike Group steam in formation during pre-deployment training in August.

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USS Curtis Wilbur Arrives in Manila

In this file photo, Curtis Wilbur is on patrol with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

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USS Patriot Arrives in Hakodate

HAKODATE BAY (July 14, 2016) Sailors aboard USS Patriot (MCM 7) navigate the mine countermeasures ship toward Hakodate, Japan, for a scheduled port visit. Patriot, forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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Dive Det Bravo ensures cables are safe at Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands

KAUAI, Hawaii (July 6, 2016) - Construction Mechanic 1st Class Matthew Ramirez, with Underwater Construction Team 2 Construction Dive Detachment Bravo (UCT2 CDDB), fastens protective split piping around submerged cables at the Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands. UCT2 CDDB is assigned to the 30th Naval Construction Regiment under Commander, Task Force (CTF) 75, the primary expeditionary task force responsible for the planning and execution of coastal riverine operations, explosive ordnance disposal, diving, engineering and construction, and underwater construction in the U.S. 7th fleet area of responsibility.

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US, ROK navies coordinate on anti-submarine warfare

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (June 30, 2016) - Vice Adm. Joseph P. Aucoin, the commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, and Vice Adm. Lee, Ki-sik, the commander of the Republic of Korea Fleet, pose for a photo with their respective warfare commanders after an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Cooperation Committee discussion. The event brought together senior naval leaders from both nations to discuss ASW operations, capabilities and strategic dialogue between the two maritime partners.

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160617-N-SR567-027 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (June 17, 2016) Adm. Scott Swift, the commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Rear Adm. Bill Byrne, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), read a memorial honoring the Republic of Korea (ROK) ship Cheonan during a visit to CNFK Headquarters. During his visit to the ROK, Swift will meet with U.S. and ROK military and civilian leaders, and visit with Sailors serving throughout the peninsula. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wesley J. Breedlove/Released)

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Great Green Fleet Departs Manila

160523-N-KM939-160 QUEZON CITY, Philippines (May 23, 2016) Lt. j.g. Cassandra Mulkey and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jordan Witten, both assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), talk with injured Filipino soldiers at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center during a community service event. John C. Stennis is in the Philippines for a routine port visit but participates in community service programs to learn and work alongside their host-nation counterparts. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, John C. Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Cox/Released)

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Great Green Fleet Departs Manila

160523-N-KM939-175 QUEZON CITY, Philippines (May 23, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Caleb Perryman, assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), talks with an injured soldier at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center during a community service event. John C. Stennis is in the Philippines for a routine port visit but participates in community service programs to learn and work alongside their host-nation counterparts. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, John C. Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Cox/Released)

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MSC’s USNS JOHN ERICSSON, Afloat Training Team Combine for Mission Readiness

160509-N-IX266-008 SOUTH CHINA SEA—The crew of fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) prepare to conduct a small-arms weapons qualification course here, May 5. (U.S. Navy photo by Grady T. Fontana/Released)

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7th Fleet commander, USS Blue Ridge welcomed in Shanghai

SHANGHAI (May 6, 2016) - Commander U.S. 7th Fleet, Adm. Joseph Aucoin, is greeted on the pier by the People's Liberation Army (Navy) during a welcoming ceremony in Shanghai. Blue Ridge is conducting a regularly scheduled port visit during its patrol of the 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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Blue Ridge Makes Port Call in Goa

160408-N-NM917-137 GOA, India (April 8, 2016) - Lt. j.g. Yoel Mejiadiaz, attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), throws heaving line to a tug boat as the ship arrives in Goa, India. Blue Ridge is conducting a regularly scheduled port visit during its patrol of the 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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USS Patriot during Foal Eagle

WATERS SURROUNDING THE KOREAN PENINSULA, Republic of Korea (March 31, 2016) Mineman 2nd Class Eric Evans and Mineman Seaman James Nagle help retrieve a training mine aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) during exercise Foal Eagle. Foal Eagle is a series of joint and combined field training exercises conducted by Combined Forces Command (CFC) and U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) ground, air, naval and special operations component commands. Approximately 10,600 U.S. forces are operating alongside Republic of Korea forces.

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USS John C. Stennis Conducting Routine Operations in the South China Sea

SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 4, 2016) - The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) participates in a replenishment at sea with the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). Mobile Bay is receiving an advanced biofuel mixture from Rainier. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the ships are operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment.

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Blue Ridge Departs for Patrol in 7th Fleet AOR

YOKOSUKA, Japan (February 22, 2016) – The 7th Fleet amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departs on its Spring 2016 patrol cycle of the 7th Fleet area of operations after completing a six-month selected restricted availability maintenance period.

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USS Patriot Conducting Port Visit in Otaru, Japan

OTARU, Japan (Feb. 4, 2016) - Snow falls as the minesweeper USS Patriot (MCM 7) pulls into Otaru for a port visit. Patriot is forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan, supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region as part of U.S. 7th Fleet's Amphibious Ready Group.

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Observation tour during exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian.

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Aug. 17, 2015) - Swedish Maj. Gen. Mats Engman, left, head of policy and plans Department for the Swedish Armed Forces and Swedish Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission (NNSC) member, and Swiss Maj. Gen. Urs Gerber, center, head of the Swiss delegation to the NNSC, tour the bridge of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as part of an observation tour during exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian. The NNSC provides transparency to the international community by ensuring planning and operations are conducted in a "defensive and deterrent" nature.

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George Washington CSG Begins Patrol, Increases Maritime Security

TOKYO BAY (May 18, 2015) - Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) stand in formation selling "goodbye" in Japanese as the ship departs for its 2015 patrol. Following operations in U.S. 7th Fleet, George Washington will conduct a hull swap with the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) this summer, after having served as the U.S. Navy's forward deployed aircraft carrier for seven years. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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USS Michael Murphy to begin Western Pacific deployment

In this file photo, the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) maneuvers toward the USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) to conduct a vertical replenishment. Murphy is on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

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USS Ronald Reagan Enters 7th Fleet Area of Operations

File photo - USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

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