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USS John S. McCain Change of Command
February 19, 2021
YOKOSUKA, Japan - Cmdr. Tin Tran, right, relieves Cmdr. Ryan T. Easterday as the commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned to Destroyer Squadron Fifteen (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 Seaman Santiago Navarro)
USS Blue Ridge Conducts Change of Command
February 18, 2021
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 15, 2021) - Outgoing Commanding Officer Capt. Craig Sicola, from Dallas, and newly appointed Commanding Officer Capt. Tim Waits, from Anniston, Alabama, exchange salutes during a change of command ceremony held in the admiral’s cabin aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matt Hall)
7th Fleet Destroyer conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in South China Sea
February 16, 2021
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 17, 2021) The guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) conducts routine underway operations. Russell 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 3rd Class Wade Costin)
Destroyer Squadron Seven Welcomes New Commodore
February 11, 2021
210211-N-UA460-0084 SINGAPORE (Feb. 11, 2021) – Capt. Tom Ogden relieves Capt. Ann McCann as commodore of Destroyer Squadron Seven (DESRON 7), during the DESRON 7 change of command ceremony in Singapore. As the U.S. Navy’s destroyer squadron forward-deployed in Southeast Asia, DESRON 7 serves as the primary tactical and operational commander of littoral combat ships rotationally deployed to Singapore, and builds partnerships through training exercises and military-to-military engagements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson)
Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Operates with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group
February 9, 2021
The Theodore Roosevelt and Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups steam in formation on scheduled deployments to the 7th Fleet area of operations. As the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed fleet, 7th Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations while conducting missions to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific Region.
POTUS Calls Nimitz During Super Bowl
February 8, 2021
210208-N-DQ752-1001 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 8, 2021) Rear Adm. Jim Kirk, commander, Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, and Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Chad McCraken, a native of Newark, Del., speak with President Joe Biden during a conference call aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and is deployed conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cheyenne Geletka/Released)
U.S. Naval Forces and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces Conduct Bilateral Mine Warfare Exercise
February 7, 2021
ISE BAY, Japan (Jan. 31, 2021) Sailors deployed with Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7 build a combat rubber raiding craft aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) minesweeper tender JS Uraga (MST 463) in preparation for Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 1JA 2021. MINEX 1JA is part of an annual series of exercises between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF designed to increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. During the nine-day exercise, participants conduct unit-level mine warfare tactics to include mine hunting, detection, and prosecution. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Bauer)
7th Fleet Destroyer conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in South China Sea
February 5, 2021
PARACEL ISLANDS, SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 05, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) transits through South China Sea while conducting routine underway operations. McCain is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)
Destroyer Squadron 15 Holds Change of Command
February 5, 2021
YOKOSUKA, Japan - Capt. Chase Sargeant relieves Capt. Steven. H. DeMoss as commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 during a change of command ceremony, Feb. 5, onboard Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. DESRON 15 is 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 Seaman Justin Stack)
USS Ohio Conducts Joint Operations with Marine Corps Element Near Okinawa
February 4, 2021
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2021) U.S. Marines from Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expedition Force (MEF), pilot combat rubber raiding craft to a waiting Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) during an integration exercise near Okinawa, Japan. The exercise was part of ongoing III MEF-U.S. 7th Fleet efforts to provide flexible, forward-postured and quick-response options to regional commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Audrey M. C. Rampton)
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