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7th Fleet destroyer transits Taiwan Strait
September 17, 2021
210917-N-YS413-5069 TAIWAN STRAIT (Sept. 17, 2021) Fire Controlman (Aegis) 3rd Class Thomas Tecchio, from Norwood, N.J., stands the spy radar system control watch aboard Arleigh-burke class guided missile-destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) as it transits the Taiwan Strait during a routine transit, Sept. 17. Barry is forward-deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Stack)"
USS John S. McCain Departs U.S. 7th Fleet After 24-years Forward Deployed
September 17, 2021
Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Karl Thomas speaks to Sailors over the ship's announcement system aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) Sep. 1, 2021. Under Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, 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.
USS The Sullivans Conducts Port Visit in Yokosuka, Japan
September 16, 2021
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 15, 2021) — Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Sashana Oakley, attached to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68), waters seeds with a student from the Sullivans School onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) while participating in the school’s gardening project. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.
USS Germantown completes forward-deployment to Japan, sails for San Diego
September 15, 2021
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) departs Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan (CFAS) Sept. 15, 2021. Germantown departed San Diego Jan. 5, 2011 and will return to home port there following a decade of service as a forward-deployed ship at CFAS in U.S. 7th Fleet.
U.S., Thailand expand maritime partnership with CARAT Exercise
September 13, 2021
GULF OF THAILAND (Sept. 8, 2021) USS Green Bay (LPD 20) sails in company with Royal Navy Thai frigates during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise. 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. (Courtesy photo by Royal Thai Navy)
Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and Air Wing of the Future operate in South China Sea
September 10, 2021
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2021) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, prepares to launch off the flight deck aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Sept. 6, 2021. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Isaiah Williams)
NSW Wraps Up SOF Phase of MALABAR with Partner Nations
September 9, 2021
A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sailor and a U.S. Naval Special Warfare operator conduct a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure aboard USS Frank Cable (AS-40) as part of MALABAR 2021. MALABAR 2021 is an example of the enduring partnership between Australian, Indian, Japanese and American maritime forces, who routinely operate together in the Indo-Pacific, fostering a cooperative approach toward regional security and stability. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s premiere maritime special operations force and is uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and deliver all-domain options for naval and joint force commanders.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Conduct Bilateral Exercises
September 9, 2021
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 7, 2021) Flight deck personnel aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson’s (CVN 70) prepare for flight operations while transiting the South China Sea, Sept. 7, 2021. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Richard Cho)
USS Tulsa operates with Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group in South China Sea
September 9, 2021
An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) while the carrier transits the South China Sea with Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16), Sept. 7, 2021. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
USS Dewey arrives in Japan, joins 7th Fleet forces
September 8, 2021
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 8, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) arrives at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka as one of the newest additions to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. Dewey is assigned to CTF 71/DESRON 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principle surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zenaida Roth)
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