Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct explosives detection training aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) as the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean. 📸 by MC2 Roland Ardon #USNavy | #OperationalReadiness https://t.co/ivtRVbiwb9

Sailors from participating nations participate in a sports day event as part of Sama Sama 2024 in Subic, Philippines, Oct. 9. 📸 by MC3 Alexandria Esteban #USNavy | #SamaSama2024 https://t.co/c0INVxQRiX

Sailors from participating nations participate in a sports day event as part of Sama Sama 2024 in Subic, Philippines, Oct. 9. 📸 by MC3 Alexandria Esteban #USNavy | #SamaSama2024 https://t.co/c0INVxQRiX

Sailors from participating nations participate in a sports day event as part of Sama Sama 2024 in Subic, Philippines, Oct. 9. 📸 by MC3 Alexandria Esteban #USNavy | #SamaSama2024 https://t.co/c0INVxQRiX

Sailors aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) celebrate the U.S. Navy's 249th birthday and the ship's 10th commissioning anniversary. 📸 by MC2 Cole Pursley #USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea https://t.co/MtUITZA43b

USS Preble Arrives at CFAY. Preble's forward presence supports the US' commitment to the defense of Japan, enhances the national security of the US and improves its ability to protect strategic interests in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. https://t.co/8DcitNAhNt https://t.co/NwzDA2gTca

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) conduct a shipboard tour for medical personnel from participating nations as part of Sama Sama 2024, Oct. 8, 2024. 📸 by MC3 Alexandria Esteban #USNavy | #SamaSama2024 https://t.co/nrA6a1KUA9

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) hosts a reception for Sama Sama 2024, Oct. 8, 2024. 📸 by MC1 Hannah Fry #USNavy | #AlliesAndPartners https://t.co/Y4SwD7lxwM

Australia, Japan, and U.S. forces joined the host India Navy for an opening ceremony to celebrate the launch of field-training exercise Malabar 2024 in Vishakhapatnam, India, on Oct. 9. Read more: https://t.co/AkxI8kCOD1 📸 by MC1 Greg Johnson #USNavy | #AlliesAndPartners https://t.co/ICQ1yX6caG

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) arrives in Visakhapatnam, India, Oct. 8 for Exercise Malabar 2024. 📸 by MC1 Greg Johnson #USNavy | #Malabar2024 https://t.co/ihq4VF1LBA

USS Boxer and elements of the 15th MEU, arrived in the Philippines Oct. 8 to support USAID efforts in disaster response operations following Typhoon Krathon, which made landfall in the Philippines, Sept. 30. Read more: https://t.co/DxMA1d0u4V

The CFAY community and City of Yokosuka joined together to highlight the friendship between the local Japanese community and the U.S. Navy during the 46th annual Friendship Day celebration October 6, 2024. 📸 by Tetsuya Morita, Ryo Isobe and James Kimber #USNavy | #Community https://t.co/Nwk1KvSUpY

Capt. Tuan Nguyen stood on the flight deck of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) before his family, friends, and colleagues as he was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral on Aug. 1, 2024. Read More: https://t.co/IkKi7ZYpdh Watch: https://t.co/818xa0BEOR

The U.S. Navy, ​U.S. ​Marine Corps, Armed Forces of the Philippines​, and allied forces commenced the eighth iteration of Exercise Sama Sama in the vicinity of Subic Bay, the ​Republic of the ​Philippines, Oct. 7, 2024. Read More: https://t.co/gCnSfX9kBf https://t.co/me1t61F5v4

Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct an integrated industrial firefighting drill with Commander, Naval Region Japan Fire & Emergency Services firefighters aboard America. 📸 by MCSN Jeadan Andre #USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea https://t.co/w9VUIr7kYs

Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) conduct ship tours for South Korean civilians, service members, and U.S. Forces Korea representatives during Armed Forces Day at Naval Base Busan. 📸 by Sgt. Amelia Kang #USNavy | #AlliesAndPartners https://t.co/xVeSkEIi6t

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) arrives in Singapore for a scheduled port visit, Sept. 30, 2024. 📸 by MC1 Greg Johnson #USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea https://t.co/36V3bxlpmH

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) conduct flight quarters with a helicopter from the Royal @Australian_Navy Hobart-class guided-missile destroyer HMAS Sydney V (DDG 42). 📸 by MC3 Alexandria Esteban #USNavy | #AlliesAndPartners https://t.co/NGkpKga3QM

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) conduct a passenger transfer with sailors aboard the Royal @Australian_Navy Hobart-class guided-missile destroyer HMAS Sydney V (DDG 42). 📸 by MC3 Alexandria Esteban #USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea https://t.co/Aac3D5yimV

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) conduct a passenger transfer with sailors aboard the Royal @Australian_Navy Hobart-class guided-missile destroyer HMAS Sydney V (DDG 42). 📸 by MC3 Alexandria Esteban #USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea https://t.co/Aac3D5yimV

A quick look at some of the hard-working women aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in...

A quick look at some of the hard-working women aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in observance of Women's Equality Day.

Sailors replace flight deck status lights aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-...

Sailors replace flight deck status lights aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS WAYNE E. MEYER ( DDG 108). Wayne E. Meyer is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

We can build it! Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Eleven...

We can build it! Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Eleven assemble a portion of an asphalt batch plant at Naval Base Guam. NMCB-11, provides expeditionary construction and engineering capabilities that includes maintenance and operation of expeditionary bases and facilities, tactical sustainment bridging, humanitarian assistance through construction civic action details and theater disaster response capabilities in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. #USNavy #US7thFleet

Check out these photos of Sailors performing maintenance on various weapons syst...

Check out these photos of Sailors performing maintenance on various weapons systems aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS WAYNE E. MEYER ( DDG 108). Wayne E. Meyer is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. #NavyReadiness

Choke-holds with a smile: U.S. Coast Guard worked with กองทัพเรือ Royal Thai Na...

Choke-holds with a smile: U.S. Coast Guard worked with กองทัพเรือ Royal Thai Navy sailors to demonstrate subduing techniques during the visit, board, search and seizure workshop as part of Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) 2019 at the Philippine Coast Guard Headquarters in Manila. This year marks the 18th iteration of SEACAT, which is designed to enhance maritime security skills by highlighting the value of information sharing and multilateral coordination. #US7thFleet #Partnerships

"We have the watch." See how Sailors stand different watches aboard the amphibi...

"We have the watch." See how Sailors stand different watches aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS GREEN BAY (LPD 20). Green Bay, part of Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. #USNavy #NavyReadiness

Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force...

Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and Marines assigned to III MEF Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Platoon, lay in the prone position while zeroing their sights during a weapons familiarization live-fire demonstration as part of Exercise HYDRACRAB.

Watching a different kind of touchdown: An F/A-18E assigned to Strike Fighter S...

Watching a different kind of touchdown: An F/A-18E assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 lands on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. #USNavy #US7thFleet

Marines assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal c...

Marines assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal conducted an explosive-breaching knowledge exchange with military members from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and U.S. Naval forces as part of Exercise HYDRACRAB. HYDRACRAB is a quadrilateral exercise conducted by forces from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and U.S. naval forces. The purpose of this exercise is to prepare the participating Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) forces to operate as an integrated, capable, and potent allied force ready to respond to a changing and complex maritime environment in the Indo-Pacific region. #US7thFleet #Partnerships

HM1 aboard USS Chief selected IDC of the Year SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 23, 2019) – H...

HM1 aboard USS Chief selected IDC of the Year SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 23, 2019) – Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Edward Navarro, of Riverside, California, serving onboard Avenger-class Mine Countermeasures Ship USS Chief (MCM 14), was selected by the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) as the 2018 Surface Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC) of the Year. The IDC of the Year award was established to recognize excellence in the Navy’s highly trained enlisted health care providers who operate aboard ships and submarines at sea worldwide without the direct supervision of a licensed physician. “There are a lot of really amazing IDC’s in the Navy, so it is very humbling to be counted among them,” said Navarro when asked how he felt about being selected. “I really do owe my success to the people on Chief.” Navarro says that he wanted a challenging assignment and found it on the forward deployed minesweeper but admits that even though his title starts with “Independent” teamwork is still important. “When you are part of a team like this, you are never really alone,” he said. “I wanted the challenge of independent duty and felt I could best achieve this at sea rather than ashore.” IDCs are trained in the clinical and management skillset and play a critical role in maintaining the health and morale of the unit where they are assigned. Navarro’s recognition shows that his hard work has made him a role model in the Corpsman community. Part of Navarro’s selection can be attributed to the challenging range of duties, from multi-national mine exercises in the forward deployed naval force, to managing medical readiness inspections and successfully completing the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) with above average scores. Looking forward to making the Navy a career, Navarro says he plans to explore other operational settings and take full advantage of what the Navy has to offer. “To anyone considering being an IDC, expect it to be challenging, but it is also a very rewarding career.”

On the lookout: Sailors stand watch on the bridge wing aboard the amphibious tr...

On the lookout: Sailors stand watch on the bridge wing aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS GREEN BAY (LPD 20). Green Bay, part of Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. #USNavy #NavyReadiness

The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) hel...

The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) held a Supply Department-sponsored Iron Chef competition on the mess decks. Supply Department hosted the cooking competition for Sailors to demonstrate their skill and creativity to the crew and a panel of judges. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force, which protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. #USNavy #US7thFleet

All in a day's work on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. Take a look at t...

All in a day's work on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. Take a look at these pictures of flight operations aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. #USNavy #NavyReadiness

The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Strike Group conducted combined operations with t...

The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Strike Group conducted combined operations with the 防衛省　海上自衛隊　(Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) guided-missile destroyer JS Myoko

U.S., Singaporean, Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian coast guardsmen and sailors di...

U.S., Singaporean, Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian coast guardsmen and sailors discussed boarding security tactics during the visit, board, search and seizure workshop as part of Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) 2019 at the Philippine Coast Guard Headquarters in Manila. This year marks the 18th iteration of SEACAT, which is designed to enhance maritime security skills by highlighting the value of information sharing and multilateral coordination. #USNavy #Partnership

U.S. Marine Corps assigned to Force Reconnaissance Company, III MEF Marines cond...

U.S. Marine Corps assigned to Force Reconnaissance Company, III MEF Marines conducted a limited scale raid at the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5’s training compound during Exercise HYDRACRAB. HYDRACRAB is quadrilateral exercise conducted by forces from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and U.S. Navy forces. The purpose of this exercise is to prepare the participating EOD forces to operate as an integrated, capable, and potent allied force ready to respond to a changing and complex maritime environment in the Indo-Pacific region. #USNavy #USMC

Sailors aboard USS GREEN BAY (LPD 20) keep watch from the bridge. Green Bay, par...

Sailors aboard USS GREEN BAY (LPD 20) keep watch from the bridge. Green Bay, part of Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

Watch HYDRACRAB in action! U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Compan...

Watch HYDRACRAB in action! U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force and operators assigned to the Special Operations Engineer Regiment, Special Operations Command Australia, conduct a foot patrol searching for simulated improvised explosive devices during a direct-action tactical maneuvering training evolution as part of Exercise HYDRACRAB. HYDRACRAB is quadrilateral exercise conducted by forces from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and U.S. Naval forces. The purpose of this exercise is to prepare the participating Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) forces to operate as an integrated, capable, and potent allied force ready to respond to a changing and complex maritime environment in the Indo-Pacific region.

There's magic in the air. An MH-60R Sea Hawk attached to the "Magicians" of Hel...

There's magic in the air. An MH-60R Sea Hawk attached to the "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 takes flight from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen DDG 92. Momsen is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. #USNavy #US7thFleet

Sailors conduct visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training aboard the amph...

Sailors conduct visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS GREEN BAY (LPD 20). Green Bay, part of Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. #NavyReadiness