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Vice President Harris visits LCS in Singapore
August 23, 2021
SINGAPORE (AUG. 23, 2021) Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the crew of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) during an all-hands call, Aug. 23, 2021. Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
USS America fuels HMS Defender at sea in first FAS with U.S. amphib, British warship
August 22, 2021
PHILLIPPINE SEA (August 20, 2021) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), man the rails before a fueling-at-sea with Royal Navy destroyer HMS Defender (D36). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Thomas Contant)
20th SEACAT concludes, puts cooperative maritime security first
August 22, 2021
STRAIT OF MALACCA (AUG. 14, 2021) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Nicolas Lopez from Artesia, Calif., keeps a lookout during flight operations inside of a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16), Aug. 14, 2021. In its 20th year, SEACAT is a multilateral exercise designed to enhance cooperation among 21 participating Southeast Asian countries and provide mutual support and a common goal to address crises, contingencies, and illegal activities in the maritime domain in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Richard Cho)
United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group and USS America Expeditionary Strike Group Join Together for LSGE 21 Operations
August 22, 2021
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 20, 2021) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, embarked on the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations between and America and the Royal Navy. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Cavenaile)
USS Curtis Wilbur departs Yokosuka, Japan after 25 years in U.S. 7th Fleet
August 18, 2021
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 18, 2021) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) departs Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, August 18, following 25 years of service as a forward-deployed ship to U.S. 7th Fleet. Curtis Wilbur is scheduled to join U.S. 3rd Fleet, which leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary for an effective global Navy.
7th Fleet Ship Visits the Philippines
August 17, 2021
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Weimer, from Dallas, raises a union jack during a sea and anchor detail aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), Aug. 16. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
USS Higgins and USS Howard arrive in Yokosuka, Japan, join DESRON 15
August 16, 2021
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) arrives at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Japan Aug. 16 as one of the newest additions to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. Higgins is assigned to CTF 71/DESRON 15, the Navy’s largest forward deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principle surface force.
Alameda-based Coast Guard cutter arrives in Western Pacific for months-long deployment
August 14, 2021
Coast Guard Cutter Munro sets underway for a scheduled deployment in the Western Pacific Ocean July, 23, 2021. The Coast Guard’s unique authorities, capabilities, and missions makes them a collaborative maritime safety and security partner for sea-going countries around the world. An increased presence throughout the Indo-Pacific, strengthens our alliances and partnerships through improved interoperability which will enhance regional stability, promote rule-based order, and improve maritime governance and security in the region, and globally.
JS Makinami Directs Force During Combined, and Joint Battle Problem
August 12, 2021
Indo-Pacific forces from 21 partner nations kick off 20th SEACAT Exercise
August 10, 2021
210810-N-PL200-0001 SINGAPORE -- Maritime forces from 21 Indo-Pacific partner nations including the U.S. Navy, U.S interagencies, and international organizations began the 20th iteration of Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT). In its 20th year, SEACAT is a multilateral exercise designed to enhance cooperation among 21 participating Southeast Asian countries and provide mutual support and a common goal to address crises, contingencies, and illegal activities in the maritime domain in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy courtesy image)
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