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USS Ronald Reagan returns to Yokosuka following 2022 7th Fleet Deployment
December 16, 2022
Sailors man the rails as the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, following its deployment to the western Pacific ocean, Dec. 16. During Ronald Reagan’s deployment, the ship conducted joint Carrier Strike Group (CSG) exercises with the Republic of Korea Navy, participated in multinational exercises with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Navy during Valiant Shield, Keen Sword and Malabar 2022 and visited the Philippines, Singapore, Korea and Guam. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of CSG 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.
Anchorage Arrives in Surabaya for CARAT Indonesia
December 14, 2022
Leadership from amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines talk with officers from the Indonesian National Military—Navy (TNI-AL) during a welcome ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Indonesia 2022, Dec. 12. CARAT/MAREX Indonesia is a bilateral exercise between Indonesia 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 navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock ships USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
USS Oakland participates in Bangladesh IFR 2022
December 14, 2022
WATERS OFF COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Dec. 9, 2022) – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) sails in formation with ships from nations participating in International Fleet Review (IFR) 2022 in the waters off Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh Dec. 9. Oakland is participating in IFR 2022 organized by the Bangladesh Navy, which intends to promote good will, strengthen cooperation and serve as an ideal platform for world’s navies to showcase their prowess, naval diplomacy, and cooperation in a global arena. (Bangladesh Navy courtesy photo)
U.S. 7th Fleet hosts III MEF and JSDF for Naval Integration staff talks
December 13, 2022
221209-N-IY633-1092 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 9, 2022) – Leadership and staff from U.S. 7th Fleet, III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Forces pose for a photo during Naval Integration staff talks Dec. 9 onboard Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with 35 maritime nations in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda Kitchner)
CTF 70 and 71 Conduct Bi-lateral ASW Training and Logistics Support with JMSDF
December 11, 2022
PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 6, 2022) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Maxwell Bohnert and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Elouise Ellis, load and inspect sonobuoys in an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Warlords” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) multi-purpose destroyer JS Izumo (DDH 183) during a bi-lateral anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise, Dec. 6. The U.S. Navy and JMSDF regularly fly, sail and operate together with other Allies and partners to promote security and stability throughout the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Deanna C. Gonzales)
USS Howard Conducts Change of Command Ceremony
December 5, 2022
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 1, 2022) Lt. Samuel Cho, chaplain, addresses guests and crew during a change of command ceremony aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), forward-deployed to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Dec. 1. Howard is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/ Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Santiago Navarro)
7th Fleet Cruiser Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in South China Sea
November 28, 2022
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 29, 2022) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) conducts routine underway operations in the South China Sea, Nov. 29. Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Stack)
United States Naval Forces Participate in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2022
November 23, 2022
221121-N-FO714-1231 KUANTAN, Malaysia (Nov. 21, 2022) Royal Malaysian Navy Capt. Ahmad Rashidi bin Othman, commanding officer of Kedah-class offshore patrol vessel KD Selangor (F 176), Cmdr. Emmry Sharil bin Mokhtar, commanding officer of Lekiu-class guided-missile frigate KD Jebat (FFG 29), First Adm. Baharudin bin Wan Md Nor, deputy assistant chief of staff for the Malaysian Armed Forces Joint Force Headquarters Joint Operation Division, U.S. Navy Capt. Walter Mainor, commander, Task Force 71, Capt. Muhammad Muzzafar Khan, Defense Attache for Malaysia and Cmdr. Clayton Beas, commanding officer of Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) pose for a photo after concluding the opening ceremony for exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia, Nov. 21. CARAT Malaysia 2022 highlights the 28th anniversary of CARAT among Allies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthened relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. Navy commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN Centrality. Exercises like this one reassure our Allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Deanna C. Gonzales)
USS Michigan Operates in 7th Fleet
November 22, 2022
OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 10, 2022) The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) made a brief stop for personnel near Okinawa, Japan as part of its deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, Nov. 10. Michigan is homeported at Naval Base Kitsap, Washington and is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, conducting maritime security operations and supporting national security interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)
U.S., Japan, Australia integrate Allied Logistics during Tri-Lateral Operations
November 21, 2022
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 20, 2022) The U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), steams in formation with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Milius (DDG 69), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship, JS Setogiri (DD 156), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser, USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) and Royal Australian Navy supply ship, HMAS Stalwart (A304), in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 20. 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 2nd Class Louis Thompson Staats IV)
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