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U.S. 7th Fleet Commander visits USS Ronald Reagan at the start of 2021 deployment
June 4, 2021
PHILIPPINE SEA (June 2, 2021) Vice Adm. Bill Merz, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, departs the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). During Merz’s visit he attended meetings with warfare commanders and provided a message to the crew over the ship’s announcement system. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
U.S. 7th Fleet commander visits USS America
June 4, 2021
PHILIPPINE SEA (June 2, 2021) Vice Adm. Bill Merz, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, departs the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
3d MLG, NMCB-4 Rehearse Naval integration, EABO Concepts During Poseidon’s Watchtower ‘21
June 3, 2021
U.S. Navy ET2 Paul Saldana, left, electronics technician, and CM2 Adam Long, construction mechanic, both with Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, conduct ramp marshall duties to guide a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) into port on Naval Base White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, June 1, 2021. Marines from 3d MLG and Sailors from NBU-7 integrated to load and transport personnel and equipment in support of exercise Poseidon’s Watchtower. NBU-7 is an operational, forward deployed unit that directly contributes to the core capabilities of U.S. Maritime Sea Power by facilitating the movement of troops, equipment, vehicles and supplies from amphibious shipping across the beach. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III MEF’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Saldana is a native of Miramar, Florida, and Long is a native of Sanford, North Carolina.
CTF 71 Establishment Enhances Readiness in 7th Fleet
June 2, 2021
SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 20, 2021) –The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) conducts routine operations in the South China Sea. Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.
Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group Operates with JMSDF
June 1, 2021
PHILIPPINE SEA (May 29, 2021) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer JS Ise (DDH 182) steams alongside the U.S. Navy’s only 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 United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship hosts German Defense Minister
May 29, 2021
210528-N-WU807-1015 APRA HARBOR, Guam (May 28, 2021) German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer arrives aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), May 28. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam Butler)
Tomahawk Strike Team Conducts Training Exercise Aboard USS Rafael Peralta
May 27, 2021
210525-N-HG846-1001 SEA OF JAPAN (May 25, 2021) – Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) conduct a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) strike scenario as part of Fleet-level training. Rafael Peralta is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Serianni)
U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Conduct Joint Service Training
May 27, 2021
While steaming in a formation near Guam, USNS Montford Point employs their hose, a pre-planned response, which it might use during convoy operations. Pictured from left are: a Coastal Riverine Group 1’s mark VI boat, USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1), U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Myrtle Hazard (WPC-1139), USNS Red Cloud (T-AKR 313), USNS Watkins (T-AKR 315), and in the air, an MH-60R from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25.
French, Japanese and U.S. Navies Build Logistics Network, Strengthen Relationships
May 24, 2021
PHILIPPINE SEA (May 19, 2021) - The U.S. Navy's fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AOE 6), left, conducts an underway replenishment with the French Navy's amphibious assault ship FS Tonnerre (L 9014), while the French frigate FS Surcouf (F711) follows. (Photo courtesy of the French Navy)
USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group departs Yokosuka to support Free and Open Indo-Pacific
May 20, 2021
210519-N-WS494-1081 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 19, 2021) Sailors man the rails on the superstructure of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as it departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group Five, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Quinton A. Lee)
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