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Puerto Rico Transports Marines, Heavy Equipment During Resolute Dragon
December 3, 2021
NAHA, JAPAN (Nov. 11, 2021) -- Military Sealift Command’s expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Puerto Rico (T-EPF 11) is supporting the U.S. Marine Corps during Resolute Dragon 21 in Japan, Dec 4-16. Resolute Dragon helps strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by refining procedures for bilateral command, control and coordination in a geographically distributed environment. Fast, agile and flexible, Puerto Rico can support a wide range of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, theater security cooperation, maritime domain awareness and noncombatant evacuations. (Photo by Gene Palabrica)
Commander, Task Force 70 Conducts Flag Talks with Japan Maritime Self Defense Force
December 2, 2021
Vice Adm. SAITO Akira, Commander, Fleet Escort Force, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (center left, seated) and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly (center right, seated), Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, pose for a photo with members of their staff following Flag Talks. Staff talks allow commanders to plan for future operations, work through challenges or lessons learned, while building towards greater collaboration when their forces operate together in the maritime environment. CTF 70 is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Maritime forces from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan and the U.S. Conclude ANNUALEX 2021
December 1, 2021
211130-N-IW069-1231 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 30, 2021) From left to right Vice Adm. Hideki Yuasa, commander, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Fleet Master Chief Yoshihiro Aoyama, Self Defense Force, U.S. 7th Fleet Command Master Chief Jason Haka, pose for a photo on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), during Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2021, Nov. 30, 2021. ANNUALEX 2021 is a multilateral exercise conducted by naval elements of the Royal Australian, Royal Canadian, German, JMSDF and U.S. navies to demonstrate naval interoperability and a joint commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaiah M. Williams) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out name tapes.)
U.S. Fleet Oiler Conducts Replenishments-at-Sea, Enhances Interoperability During Annual Exercise
December 1, 2021
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 27, 2021) -- Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO198) conducts underway replenishments in the Philippine Sea with partners and allies, including FGS Bayern (F217), Germany’s Brandenburg-class frigate, as part of Annual Exercise, Nov. 21-30. Naval forces from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan and the United States took part in the multilateral, multinational exercise, led by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. The exercise helps strengthen enduring relationships while sharpening naval proficiencies. (Photo by Juahn Gaskins)
Bangladesh, U.S. Kick off bilateral exercise CARAT Bangladesh
December 1, 2021
211201-N-YQ414-325 DHAKA, Bangladesh (Dec. 1, 2021) – Personnel from the U.S and Bangladesh kicked off Cooperation Afloat and Readiness at Sea Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2021 during a virtual opening ceremony, Dec. 1. In its 27th 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. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)
Bilateral Exercise MTA Malaysia 2021 Concludes, strengthens maritime relationships
December 1, 2021
211129-N-LI768-1144 LUMUT, Malaysia (Nov. 29, 2021) – Royal Malaysian Navy Sailors play music as the U.S. Navy Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) arrives at Lumut, Malaysia, following Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Malaysia 2021. MTA Malaysia 2021 is a continuation of 27 years of maritime engagements between the U.S. Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy serving to enhance mutual capabilities in ensuring maritime security and stability. Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer)
NMCB-5 Completes Cohesive COMMEX with 9th ESB
November 29, 2021
211122-N-CE120-1005 KWAJALEIN, Marshall Islands (Nov. 14, 2021) U.S. Navy Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 set up an antenna during a joint Communications Exercise at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. The U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to NMCB-5 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific, strengthening their network of alliances and partnerships, and providing general engineering and civil support to joint operational forces. Homeported out of Port Hueneme, California, NMCB-5 has 13 detail sites deployed throughout the U.S. and Indo-Pacific area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Equipment Operator 2nd Class Brandon Blevins)
USS Howard visits New Zealand
November 25, 2021
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Nov. 25, 2021) USS Howard (DDG 83) arrives in New Zealand for a routine port visit, marking the first visit to the country from a U.S. warship since 2016. Howard is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (Courtesy photo by New Zealand Defense Force)
Malaysia, U.S. Commence Bilateral Exercise MTA Malaysia
November 23, 2021
Vice Adm. Datuk Abu Bakar bin Md Ajis, Commander, Western Fleet, Royal Malaysian Navy, provides opening remarks for Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Malaysia 2021 during a virtual ceremony, Nov. 23. MTA Malaysia is a continuation of 27 years of U.S. Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy serving to enhance mutual capabilities in ensuring maritime peace and stability.
7th Fleet Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait
November 22, 2021
211122-N-QF023-1002 TAIWAN STRAIT - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) conducts a routine transit through the Taiwan Strait Nov. 22, 2021. Milius, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, 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 Seaman Apprentice RuKiyah Mack).
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