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Malabar 2017 Photo Exercise

BAY OF BENGAL (July 17, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter from the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 hovers above the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a photo exercise with the Indian Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, July 17, 2017, in the Bay of Bengal as part of Exercise Malabar 2017. Malabar 2017 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises between the Indian Navy, JMSDF and U.S. Navy 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 region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Schroeder)

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Malabar 2017 Photo Exercise

BAY OF BENGAL (July 17, 2017) Ships from the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the U.S. Navy sail in formation, July 17, 2017, in the Bay of Bengal as part of Exercise Malabar 2017. Malabar 2017 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises between the Indian Navy, JMSDF and U.S. Navy 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 region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Schroeder)

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Malabar 2017 Photo Exercise

BAY OF BENGAL (July 17, 2017) Ships from the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the U.S. Navy sail in formation, July 17, 2017, in the Bay of Bengal as part of Exercise Malabar 2017. Malabar 2017 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises between the Indian Navy, JMSDF and U.S. Navy 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 region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Leon Wong)

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Malabar 2017 Photo Exercise

BAY OF BENGAL (July 17, 2017) Ships from the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the U.S. Navy sail in formation, July 17, 2017, in the Bay of Bengal as part of Exercise Malabar 2017. Malabar 2017 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises between the Indian Navy, JMSDF and U.S. Navy 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 region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Leon Wong)

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USS Pearl Harbor Visits JBPHH

PEARL HARBOR (July 14, 2017) Amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) is moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during a port visit to its namesake, July 14, before returning to its homeport in San Diego. The ship arrived on the eve of the commissioning ceremony of future USSJohn Finn (DDG 113) to help honor its official arrival into the U.S. Navy fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Justin R. Pacheco)

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USS Pearl Harbor Visits JBPHH

170607-N-NU281-0129 PEARL HARBOR (July 14, 2017) Sailors assigned to amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) load supplies while moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during a port visit to its namesake, July 14, before returning to its homeport in San Diego. The ship arrived on the eve of the commissioning ceremony of future USS John Finn (DDG 113) to help honor its official arrival into the U.S. Navy fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Justin R. Pacheco)

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Sailors And Marines Man The Rails

Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), June 5, 2017, in San Diego. Nimitz is joining Carrier Air Wing 11, Destroyer Squadron 9 and the rest of Carrier Strike Group 11 to depart on a scheduled deployment.

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Pacific Partnership 2017 Partners with Project HOPE

Christine Booth, Project Hope volunteer, comforts a burn victim receiving medical care from U.S. Navy doctors Vietnamese doctors at Da Nang General Hospital during Pacific Partnership 2017 Da Nang May 9. Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Asia-Pacific and aims to enhance regional coordination in areas such as medical readiness and preparedness for manmade and natural disasters.

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Carl Vinson Strike Group Departs Singapore for Western Pacific

The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the South China Sea, April 8,2017. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

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Sailor directs aircraft

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Ryan Hilliard, a native of Erie, Pa., directs an aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) April 7, 2017. Nimitz is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX tests a carrier strike group's mission-readiness and ability to perform as an integrated unit through simulated real-world scenarios.

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Nimitz carrier strike group conducts strait transit exercise

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, from the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, lifts off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Mar. 31, 2017. Nimitz is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX tests a carrier strike group's mission-readiness and ability to perform as an integrated unit through simulated real-world scenarios.

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US Navy, JMSDF Complete Annual Bilateral Training Exercise MultiSail 17

The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), foreground, transits the East China Sea with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Takanami-class destroyer JS Sazanami (DD 113), middle first, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS Samidare (DD 106), middle second, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) Mar. 9, 2017. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

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Exercise Keen Sword 2017

A Japanese MCH-101 airborne mine countermeasures helicopter carrying Vice Adm. Hiroshi Yamamura, commander, Fleet Escort Force, and Rear Adm. Tatsuya Fukuda, commander, Escort Flotilla 4, lands on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) for the start of Exercise Keen Sword 2017 (KS17). Ronald Reagan is participating in Exercise KS17, a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel designed to increase the combat readiness and interoperability of the Japan-U.S. alliance.

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Columbia Visits Yokosuka During Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment

TOKYO BAY, Japan (Oct. 25, 2016) - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) prepares to moor at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Columbia is visiting Yokosuka for a port visit. U.S. Navy port visits represent an important opportunity to promote stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, demonstrate commitment to regional partners and foster relationships.

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USS Nimitz conducts carrier qualifications

PACIFIC OCEAN -- The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) steams in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 19, 2016, while conducting carrier qualifications. Commissioned in 1975, Nimitz is the oldest carrier in the fleet, and first in the Nimitz-class of carriers.

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Pacific Partnership 2016

Indonesian Tug boat Milla Mulia SHS moored next to hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), anchored off the coast of Padang, during Pacific Partnership 2016's fifth and final mission stop, Aug. 26, 2016. Partner nations are working side-by-side with local organizations during disaster response training, civil engineering projects, Women, Peace, and Security seminars, medical subject matter expert exchanges and a live field training exercise aimed at improving the capacity of local government, civilian agencies and partner militaries to collectively respond in crisis.

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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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US Navy Korea, ROK Fleet Co-Host Senior Enlisted Symposium

(July 22, 2016) - U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) senior enlisted leaders held a Combined Joint Senior Enlisted Leaders Symposium on the ROK Fleet Base in Busan, the new home for Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea. Commander, Naval Forces Korea is the U.S. Navy's representative in the Republic of Korea, strengthening collective security efforts in the region.

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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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Submarine Rescue Exercise at RIMPAC

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2016) Sailors from the Chinese navy submarine rescue ship Changdao (867) retrieve an LR-7 submersible undersea rescue vehicle off the coast of Hawaii following a successful mating evolution between the LR-7 and a U.S. faux-NATO rescue seat laid by USNS Safeguard (T-ARS-50), during Rim of the Pacific 2016. The evolution was the final event and practical portion of a multinational submarine rescue exercise between seven countries. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

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