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U.S. Navy’s Triton Unmanned Aircraft System Arrives in 7th Fleet
January 26, 2020
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 26, 2020) An MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) lands at Andersen Air Force Base for a deployment as part of an early operational capability (EOC) to further develop the concept of operations and fleet learning associated with operating a high-altitude, long-endurance system in the maritime domain. Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19, the first Triton UAS squadron, will operate and maintain two aircraft in Guam under Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72, the U.S. Navy's lead for patrol, reconnaissance and surveillance forces in U.S. 7th Fleet.

Crew Safe After U.S. Navy Helicopter Goes Down in Philippine Sea
January 25, 2020
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7th Fleet announces 2019 Sailors of the Year
January 23, 2020
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 23, 2020) Finalists for the U.S 7th fleet Sailor of the Year wait for the winners to be announced during a ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. The 7th Fleet Sailor of the Year Week is designed to share with these outstanding Sailors the unique operational environment in the 7th Fleet as well as enhance regional partnerships with like-minded forces.

America ESG, 31st MEU Complete Carrier Qualifications
January 23, 2020
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 19, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, 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.

USS Emory S. Land Visits Kure, Japan
January 22, 2020
KURE, Japan (Jan. 22, 2020) - The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), prepares to moor in Kure, Japan, Jan. 22, for a scheduled port visit. Land is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support theater security cooperation efforts in the Asia-Pacific region.

CTF-72 Participates in Sea Dragon Exercise
January 22, 2020
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE (Jan. 21, 2020) Service members from the U.S Navy, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), the Republic of Korea navy (ROKN) and the Royal New Zealand navy (RNZN) for a photo during operation SEA DRAGON 2020, Jan. 21. SEA DRAGON is a multi-lateral Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise that improves the interoperability elements required to effectively and cohesively respond to the defense of a regional contingency in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, while continuing to build and strengthen relationships held between nations.

7th Fleet Hosts Commander’s Roundtable Aboard USS Blue Ridge
January 18, 2020
YOKOSUKA, Japan (January 17, 2019) - Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Bill Merz (center left) hosts, Royal Australian Navy Rear Adm. Jonathan Dallas Mead (far right), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Vice Adm. Hiroyuki Kasui (left), and Republic of Korea Navy Vice Adm. Lee Sung-Hwan (center right) aboard the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) for a Fleet Commanders Round Table. The meeting provided a forum to engage in professional dialogues on various maritime issues such as multilateral exercises, freedom of navigation operations and maritime law, rules and norms.

VP-45 Crew Locates Missing Mariner in Pacific
January 17, 2020
COAST OF GUAM (Jan. 17, 2020) Patrol Squadron 45 Sailors conduct a Search and Rescue (SAR) of the coast of Guam, dropping a search and rescue kit to a stranded fisherman of the coast of Guam 17JAN2020

Acting SECNAV’s Visit Reaffirms Strong Partnership with Singapore
January 15, 2020
SINGAPORE (Jan. 15, 2019) Rear Adm. Joey Tynch, commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific, presents a command ballcap to the Honorable Thomas B. Modly, acting Secretary of the Navy, who is visiting Singapore. Secretary Modly’s visit to Singapore is part of a multi-nation visit to the U.S. Indo-Pacific areas of responsibility focused on reinforcing existing partnerships and visiting Sailors and Marines providing forward presence.

America, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Operate in the East China Sea
January 14, 2020
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force amphibious transport dock ship JS Kunisaki (LST 4003) operate together in the East China Sea. The America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team 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.

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