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U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets and U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft fly in formation as the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Decatur (DDG 73) sail in formation in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 14, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting integrated operations in the Arabian Sea to ensure stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin)



Two F-35B Lightnings II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, right, an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, and an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to VFA 41, fly in formation over the Arabian Sea, Dec. 14, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin)



An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced) from the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 14, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin)



U.S. Sailors perform preflight checks on an MH-60R Sea Hawk, with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 14, 2018.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin)



The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) sail in formation through the Arabian Sea, Dec. 14, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting integrated operations in the Arabian Sea to ensure stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin)


For HI-RES & more PIX go here ... John C. Stennis Strike Group, the Essex Amphibious Readiness Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct integrated operations
 


NORFOLK, Va. (Dec.16, 2018) Sailors stand at parade rest on the pier as the Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) returns to homeport after a regularly scheduled deployment. Normandy returns to Naval Station Norfolk following the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group's (HSTCSG) deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 2nd, 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Daniel E. Gheesling/Released)



NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 16, 2018) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) returns to homeport after conducting a scheduled deployment.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maria G. Llanos/Released)



NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 16, 2018) Sailors' families and friends wait on the pier during the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) homecoming. Truman returns to Naval Station Norfolk following the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group’s (HSTCSG) deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 2nd, 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maria G. Llanos/Released)



NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 16, 2018) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Wyatt Easter kisses his wife on the pier during the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) homecoming. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maria G. Llanos/Released)



NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 16, 2018) Sailors walk with their families and friends on the pier during the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) homecoming. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maria G. Llanos/Released)
 


NORFOLK (Dec. 17, 2018) Friends and family members watch as the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) prepares to depart Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment. The Kearsarge is scheduled to operate in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maria I. Alvarez/Released)



NORFOLK (Dec. 17, 2018) Sailors and Marines mann the rails aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as it prepares to depart Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment. The Kearsarge is scheduled to operate in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maria I. Alvarez/Released)



NORFOLK (Dec. 17, 2018) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) departs Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). The Kearsarge ARG is scheduled to operate in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maria I. Alvarez/Released)



NORFOLK (Dec. 17, 2018) Ens. Stephanie Morales, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), embraces her mother Consuelo prior to departing Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maria I. Alvarez/Released)



NORFOLK (Dec. 17, 2018) Friends and family members watch as the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) departs Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maria I. Alvarez/Released)


For HI-RES go here >>>Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) deploys
 


MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 16, 2018) A close-in weapons system aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) fires during bilateral training in the Mediterranean Sea with the French frigate Aconit (F 713), Dec. 16, 2018. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its eighth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ford Williams/Released)



U.S. Sailors move cargo in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 17, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jordan Ripley)



ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 13, 2018) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Araseli Morales signals to an F-35B Lightning II attached to the “Avengers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group are conducting integrated operations in the Arabian Sea to ensure stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chandler Harrell/Released)



NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 16, 2018) A Sailor mans the rails on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. Since deploying in April, the Sailors of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group flew combat operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, conducted numerous bilateral training events, operated above the Arctic Circle, and participated in Exercises Baltic Operations 2018 and Trident Juncture 2018; the first Sailors to deploy under the Navy's Dynamic Force Employment strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Elliott/Released)



U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Logan Harms, from Forsyth, Montana, fires a shot line from the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) to the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) during a replenishment-at-sea in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 17, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeffery L. Southerland)

 


ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2018) The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) hits heavy seas while transiting the Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 18, 2018. Jason Dunham is on deployment, conducting operations in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Clay/Released)



GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 16, 2018) U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team disembarks from Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) on a rigid hull inflatable boat in the Gulf of Oman. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian ocean and the three strategic choke points. (U.S. Army photo by Private 1st Class Preston Hammon/Released)



U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Erick Carranza, right, from Oxnard, California, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Ervin Forrest, from Dallas, remove a shroud from the wing of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 19, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jarrod A. Schad)



GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 18, 2018) Recruits receive training at the USS Indianapolis Combat Pool at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Camilo Fernan/Released)



An MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, approaches the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) during the anti-submarine warfare exercise SHAREM 195 in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 16, 2018. Spruance is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon)
 


GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2018) A new recruit arrives outside the Golden 13 recruit in-processing center at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Camilo Fernan/Released)



GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2018) New recruits enter the Golden 13 recruit in-processing center at Recruit Training Command.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Camilo Fernan/Released)



GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2018) New recruits begin their night of arrival phone calls at the Golden 13 recruit in-processing center at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Camilo Fernan/Released)



GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 27, 2018) Recruits sign paperwork for their seabags during initial gear issue at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Camilo Fernan/Released)



GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 27, 2018) Recruits prepare boxes of their civilian items to mail home during initial gear issue at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Camilo Fernan/Released)

For HI-RES and more pix go here>>>>US Navy Boot Camp arrival
 
181220-N-GY475-0014 by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

NORFOLK (Dec. 20, 2018) Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Sikeston Bingham stands watch on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is currently moored at Naval Station Norfolk conducting targeted maintenance and training, and remains operationally ready. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joseph A.D. Phillips/Released)

Sailors stand watch in the combat information center aboard USS Donald Cook (DDG 75). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 6, 2018) Sailors stand watch in the combat information center during a general quarters drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), Dec. 6, 2018. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its eighth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ford Williams/Released) 181207-N-JI086-089

181217-N-ER806-1006 by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 17, 2018) The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), left, and the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), back, conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 17, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Bauer/Released)

181215-N-OW019-1064 by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 15, 2018) Lt. j.g. Michael Robinson, from Cooperstown, New York, looks through binoculars aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) in the Gulf of Aden, Dec. 15, 2018. Chung-Hoon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Logan C. Kellums/Released) 181215-N-OW019-1064

181127-N-BM202-1005 by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 27, 2018) A recruit marches from one training location to the next at Recruit Training Command. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Camilo Fernan/Released)
 
My grandson, poopeye, is stationed aboard Nimitz. He's here in Cedar Rapids on Christmas leave. He told me that Nimitz is getting some "upgrades" and so far the work is proceeding on time. They are scheduled to go back to sea in May.

The photos below show Nimitz sporting a new paint job. And yes a lot more work was done in the last nine months other than the new paint.





PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD, Wash. (December 5,2018) USS Nimitz (CVN 68) departed Dry Dock 6 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Wash., Dec. 5, 2018. This marked the conclusion of the nine-month dry dock portion of the Nimitz’s Docking Planned Incremental Availability maintenance period. (PSNS & IMF photos by Thiep Van Nguyen II)
 
USS Kearsarge at sea
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SINGAPORE (Dec. 20, 2018) – Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Melissa Turner, assigned to the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), puts together meal boxes during a community service event at the Willing Hearts Soup Kitchen in Singapore, Dec. 20. Emory S. Land is a forward-deployed expeditionary submarine tender on an extended deployment conducting coordinated tended moorings and afloat maintenance in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordyn Diomede/RELEASED)



SINGAPORE (Dec. 20, 2018) – Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) pose for a photo with Teh Eng Hua, the president of Willing Hearts Soup Kitchen, during a community service event at the soup kitchen in Singapore, Dec. 20.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordyn Diomede/RELEASED)



SINGAPORE (Dec. 20, 2018) – Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) build meal boxes during a community service event at the Willing Hearts Soup Kitchen in Singapore, Dec. 20. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordyn Diomede/RELEASED)



SINGAPORE (Dec. 20, 2018) – Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) cut cabbage during a community service event at the Willing Hearts Soup Kitchen in Singapore, Dec. 20. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordyn Diomede/RELEASED)



SINGAPORE (Dec. 20, 2018) – Lt. Jean Wilking (left) and Machinery Repairman Fireman Brandyn Bastanzi (right), both Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), wash dishes during a community service event at the Willing Hearts Soup Kitchen in Singapore, Dec. 20.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordyn Diomede/RELEASED)

HI-RES is here >>> USS Emory Land
 


ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Matthew Waltman, from Greenbo, Ala., acts as the signalman during flight operations aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). The Vella Gulf is underway during the basic phase of the optimized fleet response plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Waters)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2018) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Warren Brown, from Leesburg, Fla., gathers the projectiles for the five-inch mount aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Waters)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2018) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 1st Class Courtney Robinson, from Monroe, La., checks fuel for impurities prior to commencing flight operations aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Waters)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2018) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Kevin Gomez, from Sacramento, loads ordnance into the close-in weapons system aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Waters)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2018) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) test fires the forward five-inch gun mount. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Waters)


For HI-RES and many more pix go here >>> USS Vella Gulf
 


ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 27, 2018) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Daniel Arceo, left, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Candice Kern load a close-in weapons system aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit are on a scheduled deployment as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Anuci/Released)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 27, 2018) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Hector Wimmer, left, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Candice Kern load a close-in weapons system aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Anuci/Released)







ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 27, 2018) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Candice Kern loads a close-in weapons system aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) .(U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Anuci/Released)


For HI-RES go here >>>USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)
 
181223-N-PH222-1436 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

VISAKHAPATNAM, INDIA (Dec. 23, 2018) Students from St. Joseph’s college sit in the commanding officer’s chair while on a tour with Ensign Giovanna Rodriguez, from North Plainfield, N.J., right, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a port visit to Visakhapatnam, India. Anchorage is on a deployment with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan M. Breeden/Released)

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TINIAN, Northern Mariana Islands (Dec. 12, 2018) Builder 3rd Class Jesse Martinez, from Omaha, Neb., assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, Detachment Guam, hammers a purlin to the roof of a home. Service members from Joint Region Marianas and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command are providing Department of Defense support to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands' civil and local officials as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency-supported Super Typhoon Yutu recovery efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger)

181226-N-PH222-2702 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 26, 2018) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) transits the Bay of Bengal with Indian Navy destroyer INS Rajput (D 51) while conducting a cooperative deployment with the Indian Navy. Anchorage is deployed as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan M. Breeden/Released)

181221-M-KN159-1021 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 21, 2018) U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Peru, disembark USS Somerset (LPD 25) after spending weeks deployed to Peru and Chile. SPMAGTF-Peru is part of U.S. Southern Command’s Enduring Promise initiative and reflects the United States’ long standing commitment of friendship, partnership and solidarity with the Americas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado)

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VISAKHAPATNAM, India (Dec. 22, 2018) 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan M. Breeden/Released)
 


ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2018) Hospitalman Meghan Smith speaks on a sound-powered telephone aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) during a replenishment-at-sea. Arlington is making a scheduled deployment as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brandon Parker/RELEASED)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Kenneth Smith signals an UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to the “Black Knights” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264 (Reinforced) on the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brandon Parker/RELEASED)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 26, 2018) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Caitlin Lemmon stands watch on a console aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brandon Parker/RELEASED)



MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec.31, 2018) MV-22 Ospreys of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced) launch from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during night flight operations. Kearsarge is on a scheduled deployment as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mike DiMestico/Released)



ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 30, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Christopher Siat, left, and Hospitalman Damarias Wilcox, both assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/1, spar in the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Diffie)

 

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