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Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Conducts Bilateral Exercise with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Kongo-class guided-missile destroyer JS Kongo (DDG 173), front, and JMSDF Asahi-class destroyer JS Asahi (DD 119) transit the Pacific Ocean Jan. 15, 2021 with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. As the U.S. Navy's largest forward deployed fleet, with its approximate 50-70 ships and submarines, 140 aircraft, and 20,000 Sailors in the area of operations at any given time, 7th Fleet conducts forward-deployed naval operations in support of U.S. national interests throughout a free and open Indo-Pacific area of operations to foster maritime security, promote stability, and prevent conflict alongside 35 other maritime nations and partners.

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JMSDF Leadership Visits Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet

Vice Adm. Hideki Yuasa, commander in chief, Self Defense Fleet, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, (center right) visits the Enforcement Coordination Cell (ECC) watch floor alongside members of his team and U.S. 7th Fleet ECC Director, Capt. James J. Mehail, during a visit to the 7th Fleet command ship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). As the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed fleet, there are roughly 50-70 ships and submarines, 150 aircraft, and approximately 20,000 Sailors operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations.

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USS New Orleans Participates in ARC

In this file photo, San Antonio Class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) transits the Philippine Sea. The America Amphibious Ready Group, assigned to Amphibious Squadron Eleven, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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31st MEU, America ARG conduct VBSS rehearsal in South China Sea

U.S. reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) exfiltrate towards a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, during a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) mission aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). VBSS is a part of Maritime Interception Operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The America ARG, 31st MEU team remains the premier crisis response force in the region despite the unique challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Fight and Deliver: 31st MEU, America ARG Build an Integrated Blue-Green Team

U.S. reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) exfiltrate towards a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, during a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) mission aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). VBSS is a part of Maritime Interception Operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The America ARG, 31st MEU team remains the premier crisis response force in the region despite the unique challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Crisis response: CLB-31, 31st MEU prepare NCO's to lead the way

Sgt. Davis Machado, a combat cargo specialist with Combat Logistic Battalion (CLB) 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), looks at a standard operating procedure book during a class about CLB’s roll in non-combatant evacuation operations and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The America ARG, 31st MEU team remains the premier crisis response force in the region despite the unique challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Blue Ridge Pulls Into Guam for Second Safe Haven Liberty

U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), her crew and embarked 7th Fleet staff, prepare to enter port in Naval Base, Guam, for Blue Ridge's second Safe Haven Liberty June 11, 2020. 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.

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U.S. Navy joins Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea for Multinational Group Sail

The Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) conducts a replenishment at sea training evolution alongside the Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Barry is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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USS Theodore Roosevelt Returns to Sea

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) departs Apra Harbor following an extended visit to Guam in the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting carrier qualifications during a deployment to the Indo-Pacific.

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Theodore Roosevelt, Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups Operate Together in 7th Fleet

In this file photo, the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) operates in the Philippine Sea following an extended visit to Guam in the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting carrier qualifications during a deployment to the Indo-Pacific.

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Navy Preventive Medicine Teams Embark Ships in 7th Fleet

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Ashton Kang, from Imlay City, Michigan, tests respiratory samples in the medical bay of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team, is operating in U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Relief and Appointment: 31st MEU Welcomes New Sgt. Maj. In wake of Cobra Gold Success

Marines stand at parade rest during the relief and appointment ceremony of Sgt. Maj. Edwin Mota, offgoing 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) sergeant major, and Sgt. Maj. Douglas Gerhardt, oncoming 31st MEU sergeant major, aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region

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III Marine Expeditionary Force and 7th Fleet Join for Staff Talks at Sea Aboard Flagship

U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Bill Merz and Commanding General, III Marine Expeditionary Force Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy met to discuss naval integration aboard the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in the South China Sea. The focus of naval integration is to ensure the Navy and Marine Corps are aligned with the National Defense Strategy, which requires shifting from traditional power projection to meeting the new challenges associated with maintaining a persistent naval forward presence.

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Blue Ridge, 7th Fleet Staff Arrive in Thailand

U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Laem Chabang, Thailand for a regularly scheduled port visit. During the visit, Sailors will engage with the local culture, host military-to-military engagements and build relationships through music and public service activities. Blue Ridge, with embarked 7th Fleet staff, is on patrol, strengthening relationships with U.S. allies and partner nations while providing advanced communication capabilities and supporting Theater Security Cooperation across the Indo-Asia Pacific region

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31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force begins Training Exercise in Hawaii

Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force secure a simulated casualty during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 10, 2020. During VBSS training, the Marines hone their ship boarding and seizure capabilities to better perform maritime interdiction operations. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

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USS Wayne E. Meyer Returns Home from Indo-Pacific Deployment

Families and friends welcome the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) back to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam upon completing a regularly scheduled deployment. Wayne E. Meyer deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation and conducted an assortment of operations, including several freedom of navigation operations as part of 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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USS Emory S. Land Conducts Weapons Handling Training Evolution with USS Asheville

Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) and Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) participate in a weapons handling training evolution, Nov. 11. 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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MARFORPAC Initiates Simulated Crisis Action Drill: 31st MEU Rapidly Responds

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 36 conduct a decontamination during a “no-notice” embassy reinforcement and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear response drill on Camp Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2019. The exercise demonstrated the MEU’s ability to conduct planning, insertion, execution, and retrograde at distances of up to 600 miles within 72 hours. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

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U.S., Republic of Singapore navies conduct SINKEX during Pacific Griffin

Dry Cargo and Ammunition Ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) launches a BQM-74E drone during Pacific Griffin. Pacific Griffin is a biennial exercise conducted in the waters near Guam aimed at enhancing combined proficiency at sea while strengthening relationships between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies.

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Wikoff Takes Command of 7th Fleet's Task Force 70

Rear Adm. George M. Wikoff commander of Task Force 70, salutes sideboys as he departs a change of command ceremony in the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) hangar bay, Sept. 29. (U.S. Navy/MC1 Alexandra SeeleySOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 29, 2019) Rear Adm. George M. Wikoff commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, salutes sideboys as he departs a change of command ceremony in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). CTF 70 is forward deployed to the U.S 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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