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7th Fleet Aircraft Transits Taiwan Strait
February 26, 2023

U.S. and Japanese Forces Conduct Exercise Resilient Shield 2023
February 23, 2023
230222-N-XU336-831 YOKOSUKA, JAPAN (Feb. 22, 2023) Fire Controlman (Aegis) Second Class Scott Campbell, from Boston, conducts a ballistic missile defense exercise during Resilient Shield 23 aboard USS Shiloh (CG 67) in Yokosuka, Japan, Feb. 22. Shiloh regularly conducts ballistic missile defense training to support the security of the U.S. and its Allies in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Naveen Fujii)

U.S. 7th Fleet Hosts Japan, Republic of Korea Counterparts for Trilateral Discussions
February 22, 2023
230222-N-GR847-2009 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 22, 2023) Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, Commander, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Self-Defense Fleet, Vice Adm. SAITO Akira, and Republic of Korea Navy Fleet Commander, Vice Adm. Kim Myung-soo, pose for a photo prior to conducting a tri-lateral meeting aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), Feb. 22. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Reymundo A. Villegas III)

CTF 70 IW Leaders Partner with JMSDF to Promote OPSEC for Mission Success
February 21, 2023
220805-N-JO823-1102 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 5, 2022) Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, Vice Adm. Tatsuya Fukuda, Commander, Fleet Escort Force, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and members of CTF 70 and JMSDF, hold a meeting aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during an embarked tour in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 5. Fukuda and his staff, as well as members of the Japan Ministry of Defense and media personnel, observed flight operations and toured various parts of the ship during their time aboard. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Natasha ChevalierLosada)

USS Barry Departs 7th Fleet and Japan after Six Years of Forward-Deployed Service
February 16, 2023
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) departs Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) while shifting its homeport to Naval Station Everett, Washington, and bringing an end to nearly seven years of forward-deployed time in U.S. 7th Fleet. Barry was assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force.

CARAT/MAREX Timor-Leste concludes, strengthens regional partnerships
February 16, 2023
Sailors and Marines, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), pose for a photo after a game of football with members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force (F-FDTL) during the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2023 in Dili, Feb. 10, 2023. CARAT/MAREX Timor-Leste is a bilateral exercise between Timor-Leste and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk)

Carrier Air Wing Five Jets Participate in Aero India 2023
February 15, 2023
BENGALURU, India (Feb. 10, 2023) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 taxis on the runway after landing at Yelahanka Air Force Station Feb. 10, ahead of its participation in Aero India 2023.  Aero India offers a venue to build stronger relationships between the U.S. and India and the international community. The "Royal Maces" are forward-deployed to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The squadrons directly support the 7th Fleet area of operations and enable a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Courtesy Photo)

USS Paul Hamilton Conducts Port Visit to Diego Garcia
February 14, 2023
U.S. Navy Sailors man sea-and-anchor stations on the foc'scle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) during a routine port visit. Paul Hamilton, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elliot Schaudt)

Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Conduct Combined Exercises
February 12, 2023
An MV-22 Osprey from the “Ugly Angels” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 flies by the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Group (MKI ARG) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are conducting combined expeditionary strike force (ESF) operations in the South China Sea as part of continuing and routine interoperability training operations in the Indo-Pacific region. Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin McTaggart)

7th fleet travels to the Republic of Korea for 7th annual Anti-Submarine Warfare Cooperation Committee meeting
February 3, 2023
230202-N-SO091-856 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Feb. 2, 2023) Vice Admiral Kim Jung-soo, Commander Republic of Korea Fleet leads Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, Commander, US 7th Fleet and Staff on a tour of the flight deck aboard the Republic of Korea Navy Dokdo-class Amphibious Assault Ship ROKS Marado (LPH-6112) in Busan, ROK. Vice Adm. Thomas is in the Republic of Korea to attend the 7th annual Anti-submarine Warfare Cooperation Committee meeting. (Courtesy photo by Commander, ROK Fleet Public Affairs)

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