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Abraham Lincoln conducts routine operations

(Dec. 16, 2024) Sailors prepare an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, to takeoff from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mario Castro Gamez)

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USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Conducts Routine Operations in the Philippine Sea

(Dec. 15, 2024) Sailors prepare an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, for flight operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 15, 2024. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah B. Goessl)

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Multinational Aircrews Showcase Interoperability During OCD 24 Interfly

(Dec. 14, 2024) A multinational formation of C-130J Super Hercules and C-130H Hercules aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self Defense Force, Republic of Korea Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Royal Australian Air Force taxi into position during an "elephant walk" on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 14, 2024, in support of Operation Christmas Drop 2024. Countries participating in OCD 24 aerial operations included the United States, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Canada. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Conducts Routine Operations in the Philippine Sea

(Dec. 14, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts a fueling-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187), Dec. 14, 2024. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)

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USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Conducts Routine Flight Operations in the Philippine Sea

(Dec. 13, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Philippine Sea with six additional F-35C Lightning II aircraft assigned to the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, part of Carrier Air Wing FIVE, Dec. 13, 2024. VFA-147 operates from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emily Claire Bennett)

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U.S. and Philippine AF take to the skies for formation flight

(Dec. 12, 2024) A Philippine Air Force A-29 Super Tucano, a Missouri Air National Guard C-130 H2 Hercules, and two 25th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt IIs conduct a formation flight over the Philippine Sea, Dec. 12, 2024. U.S. Pacific Air Forces sent service members and aircraft to the Philippines to participate in bilateral training with the Philippine Air Force as part of a Dynamic Force Employment exercise. The exercise enables both nations to advance air, space, and cyberspace capabilities, enhancing effectiveness across multiple domains. (Philippine AIr Force courtesy photo)

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Maritime Raid Force conducts Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Exercise

(Dec. 12, 2024) A U.S. Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets security during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 12, 2024. VBSS is part of maritime interception operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul SotoVilla)

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USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Conducts Routine Flight Operations in the Philippine Sea

(Dec. 11, 2024) Sailors run across the flight deck during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 11, 2024. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Ostas)

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Flight Experiment Mission-02 (FEM-02)

A Standard Missile-3 Block IIA is fired from a Vertical Launching System on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam as part of Flight Experiment Mission-02. The Missile Defense Agency, in cooperation with U.S. Department of Defense partners, successfully conducted FEM-02 on December 10, 2024. (courtesy photo/released)

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31st MEU | BLT 2/4 Small Boat Sustainment

(Dec. 10, 2024) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 31st Marine Expeditonary Unit, conduct boat formation drills with an enhanced combat rubber reconnaissance craft during a small boat sustainment training at Naval Base White Beach, Okinawa, Japan on Dec. 10, 2024. This training was conducted for the first time in the Indo-Pacific region in order to introduce the Marines to the newly fielded E-CRRC and increase their proficiecy for upcoming boat raids. The E-CRRC has an increased load carrying capacity as well as improved ride quality, speed, stability and seakeeping in heavy seas over the legacy CRRC. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angel Diaz Montes De Oca)

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Amphibious Combat Vehicle Open water Operations

(Dec. 10, 2024) U.S. Marines operate an Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) during amphibious operations at Kushi Crossing, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 10, 2024. This was the first open-water amphibious movement for ACVs deployed to III Marine Expeditionary Force, accomplishing a new milestone for amphibious operations with the vehicle platform in the Indo-Pacific. Amphibious operations, including the use of ship-to-shore connectors, is a foundational aspect of Marine Corps operations and is critical to remaining the Nation’s premier expeditionary force in readiness. The Marines shown are with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson)

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III MIG | 3d Intel. Bn. Marines Conduct Patrol

(Dec. 10, 2024) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller, an aviation meteorological equipment technician with 3d Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, provides security during Talent Aries 25.1 at Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 10, 2024. The Talent Aries 25.1 exercise provided 3d Intel. Bn. the opportunity to maintain proficiency in sensing, signature management, and decentralized command and control while conducting distributed operations in a contested environment. 3d Intel. Bn. provides intelligence and counterintelligence support to the III MEF command element and its major subordinate commands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Diana Garcia)

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36 AS delivers Christmas bundles during OCD 2024

(Dec. 10, 2024) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Miranda, an instructor loadmaster with the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, watches the descent of three low-cost, low-altitude airdrop bundles containing humanitarian-type goods over Mogmog, Federated States of Micronesia, Dec. 10, 2024, in support of Operation Christmas Drop. Events like OCD allow participating nations an opportunity to provide needed assistance to remote populations while also offering the ability to maintain preparedness for real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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Marines, Sailors conduct joint deck landing qualifications aboard USS Somerset during Steel Knight 24

(Dec. 8, 2024) U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Reyvin Olaes, a native of Cavite, Philippines, signals to a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, as it takes off from the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Steel Knight 24 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 8, 2024. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that takes place in multiple locations across the Southwest that allows I Marine Expeditionary Force to train as a full Marine Air-Ground Task Force and better integrate with joint and naval forces. Somerset is currently underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations participating in Steel Knight 24. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz)

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U.S. Marines receive fuel from U.S. Air Force

(Dec. 7, 2024) U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Emane Jenson, a fuel distribution operator with the 35th Logistics Squadron, 35th Mission Group, 35th Fighter Wing, refuels an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as a part of the Aviation Training Relocation program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2024. Harsh weather conditions led to snow on the camera lens, causing the lens flares in the image. VMFA-312 is temporarily augmenting MAG-12, 1st MAW under the Unit Deployment Program, which aims to provide squadrons stationed in the continental United States with experience training in the Indo-Pacific. One of the ATR program’s primary focuses is to enable U.S. and Japanese militaries to maintain readiness and enhance cohesion. Jenson is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chloe Johnson)

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Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group conducts routine operations in the Philippine Sea

241207-N-FS097-2367 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 7, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Philippine Sea, Dec. 7, 2024. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)

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Historic Trilateral Military Exercise to Launch with Concurrent U.S. Army Simulated Warfighter Exercise

Service members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force salute the national flags during the opening ceremony of Yama Sakura 87 at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 6, 2024. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michael Graf)

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USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Conducts Routine Flight Operations at Sea

(Dec. 5, 2024) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 approaches the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 5, 2024. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)

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USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Conducts Routine Flight Operations at Sea

241205-N-FS097-2422 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Stingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 approaches the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during flight operations, Dec. 5, 2024. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)

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"Forging Ahead" Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2024

USS Arizona Memorial as seen from NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor KILO Pier.

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