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U.S. joint forces sink ex-USS Curts during Valiant Shield live-fire exercise
September 19, 2020
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2020) -- Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) launches a Harpoon surface-to-surface missile as part of a joint force sinking exercise (SINKEX) targeting the decommissioned frigate USS Curts (FFG 38) during Valiant Shield 2020. Valiant Shield is a U.S. only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training in a blue-water environment among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Hong)
U.S., Allied Forces conduct Exercise Pacific Vanguard
September 11, 2020
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2020) – Royal Australian Navy, Republic of Korea Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and United States Navy warships sail in formation during the Pacific Vanguard 2020 exercise. Pacific Vanguard serves as an opportunity to exercise and improve multinational interoperability at all levels; to improve tactical proficiency; and to adapt to ever changing regional challenges. Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) is underway conducting operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific while assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command forces come together for Valiant Shield 2020
September 11, 2020
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 17, 2018) USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) leads a formation of Carrier Strike Group 5 ships as U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft and U.S. Navy F/A-18s pass overhead during Valiant Shield 2018. The biennial, U.S. only, field-training exercise focuses on integration of joint training among the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. This is the seventh exercise in the Valiant Shield series that began in 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erwin Miciano)
U.S. Navy joins Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea for Multinational Group Sail
September 9, 2020
PHILIPPINE SEA (May 30, 2020) The Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) conducts a replenishment at sea training evolution alongside the Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Barry 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 Ltjg. Samuel Hardgrove)
NMCB-3 Works Around the Clock, Completes MOX & CPX
September 1, 2020
200825-N-TP832-1065 OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 25, 2020) Construction Electrician 3rd Class Barron Hadley and Construction Mechanic 1st Class Travis Russell, assigned to U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, track the status of civil engineering support equipment during a 48 hour mount-out exercise on board Camp Shields in Okinawa, Japan. NMCB-3 is deployed across the Indo-Pacific region conducting high-quality construction to support U.S. and partner nations to strengthen partnerships, deter aggression, and enable expeditionary logistics and naval power projection. The battalion stands ready to complete assigned tasking, support Humanitarian Aid/Disaster Relief and Major Combat Operations throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Lopez/Released)
Submarine Group 7 Holds Change of Command Ceremony
August 28, 2020
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 28, 2020) Rear Adm. James “Jimmy” Pitts, a native of Milton, Florida, relinquishes command to Rear Adm. Leonard Dollaga, a native of Vallejo, California, during Commander, Submarine Group 7’s (CSG7) change of command ceremony at Fluckey Hall. Vice Adm. William Merz, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet presided over the ceremony. CSG7 directs submarine activities throughout the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea; two forward-deployed submarine tenders and four attack submarines homeported in Guam; five surveillance towed array sensor system vessels and three oceanographic survey vessels when tasked for theater anti-submarine warfare operations.
USS Ronald Reagan Pulls into Guam for Safe Haven Liberty
August 21, 2020
NAVAL BASE GUAM (Aug. 22, 2020) The forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) arrives at Naval Base Guam for a Safe Haven Liberty port visit.
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Flight Operations
August 21, 2020
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 20, 2020) EA-18G Growlers attached to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, conduct a flyby maneuver during a change of command ceremony for VAQ-141 while the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) steams ahead. 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., Japan Build on 60 Years of Regional Cooperation
August 18, 2020
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 18, 2020) Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer Ikazuchi (JS 107) steams alongside the 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jason Tarleton)
USS Mustin, JS Suzutsuki Integrate Operations in Support of Regional Stability
August 17, 2020
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) sails alongside the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Suzutsuki (DD 117). Mustin is underway conducting operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific while assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.
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