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PACFLT CC visists Yokosuka

YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 22, 2015) Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, holds a question and answer session with Sailors during an all-hands call aboard Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Swift is visiting Japan as part of a three nation tour of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, his first as commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet.

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Littoral Combat Ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 21, 2015) The Republic of Singapore navy's RSS Intrepid (69), right, RSS Supreme (73), and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82), left, trail the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) during the underway phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2015. CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations.

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US Navy Ship Rescues Filipino Mariners

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 19, 2015) Distressed fishermen await rescue from their sinking fishing boat by the Military Sealift Command ocean surveillance ship USNS Impeccable (T-AGO-23). Eleven fishermen were rescued from the partially submerged boat.

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Airmen share forward aerial refueling tactics with Aussies

DARWIN, Australia (July 8, 2015) - U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, partnered with the Australian Army during a refueling exercise at the Royal Australian Air Force Base during Talisman Sabre 2015. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for nearly 30,000 U.S. and Australian defense forces to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase both countries' ability to plan and execute a full range of operations from combat missions to humanitarian assistance efforts.

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Airmen share forward aerial refueling tactics with Aussies

United States Airmen from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, partnered with the Australian Army during a refueling exercise at the Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, July 8 in Darwin, Australia, during Talisman Sabre 2015. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for nearly 30,000 U.S. and Australian defense forces to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase both countries’ ability to plan and execute a full range of operations from combat missions to humanitarian assistance efforts.

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USS Chancellorsville Begins Patrol Providing Maritime Security to Indo-Asia-Pacific Region

YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 18, 2015) - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) arrives at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka to join the Forward-Deployed Naval Forces deployed to Japan. Chancellorsville recently completed a combat systems update with the latest Aegis Baseline 9 combat system. Chancellorsville is the first U.S. Navy ship to forward-deploy with that capability to help ensure the U.S. is best positioned to provide security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region.

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Antietam, Mustin Build, Foster Relationships in Sydney

SYDNEY (June 17, 2015) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) transits through the Sydney Harbor as she prepares to moor for a port visit. Mustin is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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USS Rushmore Aids 65 People at Sea Near Indonesia

MAKASSAR STRAIT (June 10, 2015) - A Sailor takes a woman to medical staff aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore rescued 65 people from a sinking craft in the Pacific Ocean between the Indonesian islands of Kalimantan and Sulawesi. Once on board, the rescued individuals were provided food and medical attention by Marines and Sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.

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PACOM Commander Adm. Harris at His Meeting with PLA Gen. Fenghui

Admiral Harry B. Harris, Jr. Commander, U.S. Pacific Command.

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Secretary of the Navy recognizes Sailors during Naval Engagement Activity Vietnam

DA NANG Vietnam (Apr. 9, 2015) - Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks with Sailors aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) during Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2015. Mabus highlighted the importance of exchanges like NEA in fostering relationships and strengthening maritime partnerships. In its sixth year, NEA Vietnam is designed to foster mutual understanding, build confidence in the maritime domain and strengthen relationships between the U.S. Navy, Vietnam People's Navy and the local community. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Conor Minto/Released)

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Littoral Combat Ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2015) - An MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aircraft system from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 Detachment 2, prepares to land on the flight deck of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS-3) during flight operations. Currently on a 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Fort Worth is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region’s littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. 150222-N-VO234-165

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Littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) and destroyer USS Samson (DDG 102)

JAVA SEA (Jan. 14, 2015) - Littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), guided missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), and an MH-60R Seahawk from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 operate together in the Java Sea while supporting the Indonesian-led search effort for AirAsia flight QZ8501. 150114-N-DC018-415

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USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) supports AirAsia QZ8501 search efforts

JAVA SEA (Jan. 7, 2014) - The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) operates near the location where the tail of AirAsia Flight QZ8501l was discovered. Fort Worth is currently supporting Indonesian-led efforts to locate the downed aircraft.

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Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Lee

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 6, 2016)- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82), center, departs Fleet Activities Yokosuka for the final time as part of the forward-deployed naval forces. Lassen returns to the U.S. later this year after 10 years of being forward-deployed to the Indo-Asia-Pacific with Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. USS Barry (DDG 52) will replace Lassen, bringing additional Ballistic Missile Defense Capability to the Forward Deployed Naval Forces, in Spring of 2016.

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USS Ronald Reagan Enters 7th Fleet Area of Operations

File photo - USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

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US, Philippine Navy Staff Talk Increases Cooperation Between Both Nations

MANILA, Philippines (Mar. 5, 2016) - Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, right, the commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, shakes hands with Capt. Tsugunori Niizuma of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force during trilateral talks between the U.S., Philippines and Japan held aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), in Manila, Philippines. The trilateral talks are being held to enhance cooperation and strengthen relationships to best provide security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific.

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U.S., Royal Thai navies enhance maritime cooperation during exercise Guardian Sea

USS Stethem (DDG 63) file photo.

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U.S. Navy and JMSDF Helicopter Squadrons Conduct Bi-lateral Exercises

An MH-60R assigned to the “Warlords” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, front, and an SH-60K assigned to the “Mighty 59” of Air Development Squadron (VX) 51 conduct bi-lateral exercises. HSM-51 is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70 forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

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