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181222-M-AG794-1018

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. The 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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181222-N-PH222-1027

Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) man the rails during a port visit to Visakhapatnam while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th 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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181222-N-PH222-1527

Capt. Dennis Jacko, from Sayerville, N.J., commanding officer of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), greets distinguished visitors from the Indian military during a port visit to Visakhapatnam, India, while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th 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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35th Fighter Wing strengthens U.S., Japan alliance during Tsuiki ATR

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing from Misawa Air Base, Japan, move light carts to the flightline at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. Approximately 85 Airmen and six F-16 Fighting Falcons flew to Tsuiki to participate in an aviation training relocation with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

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Ronald Reagan Strike Group joins International Fleet Review

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) render honors during a pass in review as part of the Republic of Korea navy to help enhance mutual trust and confidence with navies from around the world. Benfold 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 Columbia returns from Western Pacific deployment

Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) prepare to moor at the historic submarine piers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, following a six-month western Pacific deployment.

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RQ-4 Global Hawks arrive at Misawa AB

An RQ-4 Global Hawk, assigned to the 69th Reconnaissance Group, Detachment 1, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, lands at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2018, for a temporary intra-theater deployment. The movement increases operations for Global Hawks during months of inclement weather endured at Andersen, such as typhoons and other scenarios which have the potential to hinder readiness.The Andersen-based RQ-4s were deployed to Yokota AB, Japan, in 2017 and to Misawa AB in 2014 and 2015 for similar reasons. The United States continues to deploy its most advanced capabilities to Japan, including the Global Hawk, as part of the commitment to the security and stability of Japan.

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U.S., Thailand to conduct anti-submarine exercise Guardian Sea

In this file photo, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) transits the Indian Ocean, March 28, 2018. Halsey is currently underway with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group for a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

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USS Sterett, Dewey visit Pearl Harbor

Sailors hoist the jackstaff as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) arrives in Pearl Harbor for a port visit. Sterett is on a scheduled deployment to conduct operations in the Indo-Pacific region. It will also support the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) in order to advance U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Up-Gunned ESG concept and will train with forward-deployed amphibious ships across all mission areas.

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USS Sterett, Dewey visit Pearl Harbor

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) pulls into Pearl Harbor for a port visit. Sterett is on a scheduled deployment to conduct operations in the Indo-Pacific region. It will also support the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) in order to advance U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Up-Gunned ESG concept and will train with forward-deployed amphibious ships across all mission areas.

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USS Sterett, Dewey visit Pearl Harbor

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) renders honors as it passes the USS Arizona Memorial while arriving in Pearl Harbor for a port visit. Sterett is on a scheduled deployment to conduct operations in the Indo-Pacific region. It will also support the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) in order to advance U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Up-Gunned ESG concept and will train with forward-deployed amphibious ships across all mission areas.

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USS Sterett, Dewey visit Pearl Harbor

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Sterett (DDG 104) and USS Dewey arrive in Pearl Harbor for a port visit. Sterett and Dewey are on a scheduled deployment to conduct operations in the Indo-Pacific region. They will also support the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) in order to advance U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Up-Gunned ESG concept and will train with forward-deployed amphibious ships across all mission areas.

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USS Sterett, Dewey visit Pearl Harbor

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Claudine Caluori, center, and Command Master Chief Monique Greenidge prepare to address the crew during an all-hands call. Sterett is on a scheduled deployment to conduct operations in the Indo-Pacific region. It will also support the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) in order to advance U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Up-Gunned ESG concept and will train with forward-deployed amphibious ships across all mission areas.

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USS Sterett, Dewey visit Pearl Harbor

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Claudine Caluori addresses the crew during an all-hands call. Sterett is on a scheduled deployment to conduct operations in the Indo-Pacific region. It will also support the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) in order to advance U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Up-Gunned ESG concept and will train with forward-deployed amphibious ships across all mission areas.

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USS San Diego (LPD 22) arrives in Guam

The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) arrives in Guam for a scheduled port visit. San Diego, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

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USS America (LHA 6) Sailor stands lookout watch

Seaman Baylee Ellsworth, a native of Sacramento, Calif., assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stands forward lookout watch as the ship prepares to enter Guam for a scheduled port visit. America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

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USS Key West Returns to Guam Dec. 15

171215-N-PK553-053 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Dec. 15, 2017) Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) returns to its homeport of Guam following a four-month forward-operating period in the Western Pacific. Key West is one of four forward-deployed submarines homeported in Apra Harbor, Guam.

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USS Key West Returns to Guam Dec. 15

171215-N-PK553-058 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Dec. 15, 2017) Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) returns to its homeport of Guam following a four-month forward-operating period in the Western Pacific. Key West is one of four forward-deployed submarines homeported in Apra Harbor, Guam.

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Line Handling during USS Key West Return to Guam Dec. 15

171215-N-PK553-084 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Dec. 15, 2017) A Sailor assigned to Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) heaves a mooring line during a sea and anchor evolution as the submarine returns to its homeport of Guam following a four-month forward-operating period in the Western Pacific. Key West is one of four forward-deployed submarines homeported in Apra Harbor, Guam.

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Line Handling during USS Key West Return to Guam Dec. 15

171215-N-PK553-085 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Dec. 15, 2017) Sailors assigned to Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) heave a mooring line during a sea and anchor evolution as the submarine returns to its homeport of Guam following a four-month forward-operating period in the Western Pacific. Key West is one of four forward-deployed submarines homeported in Apra Harbor, Guam.

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