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USS Ronald Reagan Departs from the Philippines
October 20, 2022
221018-N-RC359-1063 MANILA BAY (Oct. 18, 2022) Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Emilio Gaytan, from Nashville, Tennessee, scans the horizon on vulture’s row as the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), departs Manila Bay, Philippines, Oct. 18. 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 3rd Class George Cardenas)
Multilateral exercise Sama-Sama Lumbas 2022 concludes
October 19, 2022
U.S. Marines and members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) pose for a photo in front of a JMSDF US-2 Seaplane during Exercise Sama Sama-Lumbas 2022 in Manila, Philippines, Oct. 15. Sama Sama-Lumbas is a multilateral exercise and includes forces from Philippines, the United States, Australia, France, Japan, and the United Kingdom designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability.
USS Chancellorsville Conducts Port Visit in Manila
October 19, 2022
MANILA, Philippines (Oct. 14, 2022) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) conducts a port visit in Manila, Philippines on Oct. 14, 2022. Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70, a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of its allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Stack)
USS Benfold Participates in Resolute Dragon 2022
October 17, 2022
HAKODATE, Japan (Oct. 7, 2022) Members of the Hakodate America-Japan Society tour the forecastle aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during the ship’s scheduled port visit, Oct. 7. Benfold 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 2nd Class Arthur Rosen)
U.S. Navy Supports Australia’s Indo-Pacific Deployment Alongside Canada, Japan in the South China Sea
October 17, 2022
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 07, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) conducts a trilateral training exercise with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Murusame-class destroyer JS Kirisame (DD-104), the Royal Australian Navy Supply-class auxiliary replenishment oiler HMAS Stalwart (A304), and the Hobart-class air warfare destroyer HMAS Hobart (DDG 39) while operating in the South China Sea, Oct. 07. The United States, with Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and Royal Canadian Navy are participating in multi-lateral exercises in the South China Sea in support of the Royal Australian Navy’s regional presence deployment. Exercises like this reassure our allies and partners of our combined commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Richard Cho)
USS Higgins Conducts Port Visit in Thailand
October 16, 2022
SATTAHIP, Thailand (Oct. 11, 2022) Sailors recover the anchor on the fo’c’sle aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) while preparing to depart after a scheduled port visit in Sattahip, Thailand, Oct. 11. Higgins 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 1st Class Donavan K. Patubo)
Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group arrives in Manila
October 14, 2022
221014-N-JO823-1010 MANILA BAY (Oct. 14, 2022) The U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), anchors in Manila Bay, Philippines, for a routine port visit, Oct. 14. 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)
Philippine-U.S. and Philippine-Australian exercises combine, Sama Sama-Lumbas kicks off
October 12, 2022
Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, gives a speech at the opening ceremony of Exercise Sama Sama-Lumbas 2022 in Cebu, Philippines, Oct. 11. Sama Sama-Lumbas is a multilateral exercise and includes forces from Philippines, the United States, Australia, France, Japan, and the United Kingdom designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability.
USS Zumwalt Conducts Port Call in Japan
October 11, 2022
Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Nancy Coronado, from Aguila, Arizona, stands watch as aft lookout aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) while the ship departs getting underway from Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 8. Zumwalt is conducting underway operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jaimar Carson Bondurant)
Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group Operates with Japan and Republic of Korea
October 8, 2022
WATERS BETWEEN JAPAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA (Oct. 5, 2022) Lt. William Peters, from Webster, Massachusetts, signals for the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Sea of Japan, Oct. 5. 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 Michael B. Jarmiolowski)
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