Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12, currently deployed aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), participate in search and rescue operations at U.S. Naval Base Guam. 📸 by MCSN Geoffrey L. Ottinger #US7thFleet | #7thFleetBestFleet https://t.co/KNPUR3eB6d

Members of Royal Malaysian Navy EOD Unit 3 and U.S. Navy EOD Technicians from Commander, Task Force 75, prepare for an EOD expert exchange during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2024, October 31. 📸 by MC1 Hannah Fry #AlliesandPartners | #USNavy https://t.co/83s8YPFHnx

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 35 Detachment 3 “Amigos”, participates in flight operations with Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS-12) during a routine operations in South China Sea, Oct. 29. 📸 by MC1 Emily Casavant #USNavy | #OperationalReadiness https://t.co/2qRPcbBBgy

Sailors assigned to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) participate in an aviation firefighting training while underway in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 31. 📸 by MC1 Emily Casavant #US7thFleet | #HandsOnTraining https://t.co/NOZgmi5zg8

Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) disassemble an F-18E Super Hornet engine in the jet shop aboard while underway in the Pacific Ocean. 📸 by MC3 Kaleb C. Birch #USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea https://t.co/pkgNfMB7Lt

U.S. and Royal Malaysian military members participate in subject matter expert exchanges at Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2024, October 30. 📸 by MC1 Paul Cox #USNavy | #CARATMalaysia https://t.co/Zf6wuwlLWS

Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft USS George Washington (CVN 73) conduct maintenance in the ship's hangar bay while underway in the Pacific Ocean. 📸 by MC2 John T. Jarrett #USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea https://t.co/3ynBpaV8zI

Sailors aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) conduct flight operations. 📸 by MC1 Justin Suring #USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea https://t.co/9Dncw1TiOQ

Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conduct flight operations while underway in the Pacific Ocean. 📸 by MC3 August Clawson #USNavy | #FlyNavy https://t.co/E3D7f0ZNWW

Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 Detachment 9 conduct search and air rescue training with Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) while in the South China Sea. 📸 by MC1 Justin Suring #USNavy | #OperationalReadiness https://t.co/R2HR4N1vmk

#ICYMI: Members of the Royal Brunei Navy tour the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) during a scheduled port visit in Maura, Brunei, Oct. 5. 📸 by Ens. Kathryn Hopp #USNavy | #InternationalByDesign https://t.co/xOH8MxxjwL

The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) arrived in Guam for a scheduled port visit, Oct, 30. 📸 by William J. Busby III #USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea https://t.co/E3JuhwRXei

U.S. 7th Fleet’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) steams in the Western Pacific Ocean during Keen Sword 25, Oct. 29. 📸 by MC2 Caroline H. Lui #USNavy | #KeenSword25 https://t.co/qDkGslyx1c

Delegates from the U.S. Navy and Royal Malaysian Armed Forces participate in the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2024, October 29. 📸 by MC1 Paul Cox #USNavy | #CARATMalaysia https://t.co/RHRFooipcB

RT @UKinJapan: 10月24日、英国海軍の伝統に則ったトラファルガー海戦記念夕食会を開催しました。毎年、世界中の英国海軍将校が、1805年の仏・西海軍との戦いとネルソン卿の死を偲びます。 多くの同志国の方々に参加いただき、日英関係、東郷提督にも敬意を表し、日英の…

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) participate in a general quarters drill in the North Pacific Ocean. 📸 by MC1 Jamaal Liddell #USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea https://t.co/cB17NxzvU7

Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez while underway in the Pacific Ocean. 📸 by MCSN Hanes, MC3 Presley and MCSN Ottinger #MSCDelivers https://t.co/aqYsG7FHNN

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) conduct intravenous therapy (IV) training in the North Pacific Ocean. 📸 by MC1 Jamaal Liddell #USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea https://t.co/F4hqqCO4XI

Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet met with key leaders and counterparts of the Indonesian Navy as part of a leadership engagement onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 23-24. #InternationalByDesign Read more:https://t.co/0uFbudAqNz https://t.co/setIPH2pqa

Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Povak, deputy director, National Reconnaissance Office, tours the Arleigh-burke class guided missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 22. 📸 by MC2 Belen Saldana #USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea https://t.co/pEr89XWF1w

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