Naval Operations and Supply

Images of sailors and marines conducting operations and supply missions at sea. Scenes include cargo handling and ship maintenance, vital for military readiness.

Marines and Sailors load supplies onboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), during mid-deployment voyage repairs in Brest, France, June 30, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Marines and Sailors load supplies onboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), during mid-deployment voyage repairs in Brest, France, June 30, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

220719-N-DN347-1794 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2022) Sailors attach cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, for a replenishment-at-sea with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

110113-N-5087R-014ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2011) Sailors lower the water boundary in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) for Marine amphibious assault vehicles embarking to participate in Southern Partner Ship 2011. Southern Partnership Station is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America.

130309-N-LV331-213U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (March 9, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Kevin Hartloper, from Owasso, Okla., puts a sticker of the crest of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) on a fueling probe during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan B. Shepard (T-AKE 3). Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

110426-N-NL541-292RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (April 26, 2011) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile frigates USS Thach (FFG 43) and USS Boone (FFG 28) set up a brow between the two ships. Boone and Thach are on a port visit to Rio de Janeiro during a deployment supporting Southern Seas 2011.

A crew member hauls a handling line inboard during an underway replenishment operation aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Country: Gulf Of Mexico

The 155th Transportation Company, Fort Eustis, VA, load an M9A9 5-ton truck on board the Military Sealift Command chartered vessel Mediterranean Sky. Subject Operation/Series: UNOSOM II Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

U.S. Marine Corps spouses taking part in the "In Their Boots" event conduct the rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 16, 2024. In Their Boots is designed to inform Marine Corps spouses about the duties of their significant others and give them a peek into the rigors of recruit training. Marine Corps

070105-N-4519D-004. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70)

DN-SC-87-06650. Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Zachary Pipher (left), a mobile-facility technician chief with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 31, directs a Marine to inspect locking brackets before removing avionics equipment off the Military Sealift Command aviation-logistics support ship SS Wright (T-AVB 3) at the Port of Morehead City, North Carolina, Sept. 20, 2022. The Military Sealift Command aviation-logistics support ship SS Wright (T-AVB 3) provides U.S. Marines the capability to conduct intermediate aviation maintenance aboard the ship, which reduces the time required for maintenance during a deployment. MALS-31 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

A civil engineer with the U.S. Air Force 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron sprays water into a crater during a flight line repair exercise on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 27, 2022. The goal of rapid flight line repair is to ensure a flight line can resume aircraft operations as quickly as possible after sustaining damage.

Crewmen work aboard the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449), one of four U.S. Navy minesweepers deployed to the gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Persian Gulf

Machine Repairman 3rd Class Justin Mongen carries a plank to secure a Landing Craft Unit (LCU) aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), March 30, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of operations.

Airman 1st Class Aaron Travers, 728th Air Mobility Squadron aircraft services journeyman, assists Senior Airman Angel Peralta, 496th Air Base Squadron air transportation function specialist, in servicing a C-17 Globemaster III at Morón Air Base, Spain, April 5, 2022. Airmen from the 728th AMS were deployed from Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, to Morón AB to augment aerial port capabilities in support of the first Air Mobility Command KC-46 Pegasus Employment Concept Exercise (ECE) and real world operations. While this is not the first time the KC-46 has operated under the scope of the 521st AMOW, the ECE is designed to enhance operational fielding and sustainment of the KC-46.

060405-N-4133B-136. Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

050901-F-8963H-998. Base: Naval Air Station, New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220909-N-XN177-2046 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 9, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Zachary Polack, from Baltimore, drops a rope out of an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 9, 2022. Tripoli 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 maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Straight on medium shot as the Araxos Air Base Visual Information Intrusion Detection System team change a luminaire in a Hardened Aircraft Shelter. STAFF Sergeant Maria Toles (Center) and SENIOR AIRMAN Russ Haffner (Right), 731st Munitions Support Squadron train on the controls of the upright lift. SRA Joe Ugarte (Left) watches to ensure all safety procedures are followed. Base: Araxos Air Base Country: Greece (GRC)

A British Royal Air Force Boeing Chinook stands at the runway during a media day held at the Tampere Airport, Finland, Aug. 3, 2022.

GDYNIA, Poland (Sept. 10, 2022) U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate Seaman Paul Sanchez, assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), raises the brow during a sea and anchor evolution in Gdynia, Poland, Sept. 10, 2022 as part of a scheduled port visit. Gunston Hall, assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

220917-N-JO823-1110 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2022) A Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, attached to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, conducts a fast rope training exercise in the hangar bay of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 17. 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.

970411-F-4116M-113. Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Fort Bliss Range State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221208-N-DF135-1043 U.S. NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (Dec. 8, 2022) Sailors and civilians assigned to the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) prepare to moor at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Dec. 8, 2022. Comfort is deployed to U.S. 4th Fleet in support of Continuing Promise 2022, a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

220516-N-BP862-1123 TYRRHENIAN SEA (May 16, 2022) Sailors use a thermal imager to investigate a simulated fire in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a general quarters training evolution, May 16, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

A 60 ton truck crane from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak is lifted by crane onto a lighter. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the Marine Corps Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary .... Complete Scene Caption: A 60 ton truck crane from the SS Sgt. Matej Kocak is lifted by crane onto a lighter. Baltic Challenge `97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO`s Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Lat

A flight deck crewman prepares to hook a sling to the underside of a helicopter landing aboard the combat store ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS-7) during vertical replenishment in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: USS San Jose(AFS 7)

220113-N-WU964-1056 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 13, 2022) Seaman Erin Schwarz, from Gulfport, Mississippi, tapes an underway replenishment station before painting aboard the U.S. Navys 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, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

040504-F-5073D-007. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ge Xiong of the California Army National Guards Alpha Company, 1106th Theatre Aviation Support Maintenance Group (TASMG) and crew chief aboard a UH-66 Black Hawk, checks his 600-gallon water bucket prior to an Aug. 10 mission at the Mendocino Complex Fires in Lake, Colusa and Mendocino counties, California. Cal Guard helicopters dropped close to a half-million gallons of water in just over a week as the Ranch and River fires combined to become Californias largest wildfires in state history.

DM-ST-85-09190. Base: Wilmington State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Jeff Ford, left, and Pete Magee, right, both firefighters with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Division, lift a simulated casualty out of a hole during a confined-space rescue drill on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 30, 2022. The confined-space rescue drill is held annually to test the departments expertise and ability to successfully respond in a real-world emergency.

060321-N-3136P-004. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63)

U.S. Army soldiers from the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, Ft. Wainwright, Ak., work to get their helicopter back to flying status at Chaklala Air Force Base, Pakistan on Sept. 2, 2010. The 16th CAB is in Pakistan in support of flood relief efforts all over the country.

220515-DN159-1045 NAPLES, ITALY (May 15, 2022) Deck department Sailors hose down an anchor chain in the fo'c'sle, of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a sea-and-anchor detail, May 15, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.

U.S. Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) and port workers aboard conduct loading operations for an SM-2 Block IIIA missile while moored in San Diego, Sept. 16, 2022. Shoup is preparing to get underway to participate in a Live Fire With A Purpose exercise.

020606-A-2795I-003. Base: Camp Zama State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: Pacific

A crewman wears oxygen breathing apparatus aboard the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) during exercise Team Work '88. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM WORK '88 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

SAN DIEGO (June 6, 2013) Midshipmen attempt to patch a leaking pipe in the damage control team wet trainer at Submarine Learning Center Detachment San Diego. Midshipmen visited the detachment as part of their summer orientation and participated in submarine training scenarios. Submarine Learning Center Detachment San Diego currently supports training for San Diego based surface and submarine forces afloat in tactics, nuclear operations, individual and team skills, and plays an integral role in depot weapons handling and deployed force readiness.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, perform a limited technical inspection alongside Marine Corps Maintenance Contractors as a part of the offload preparation party on the United States Naval Ship Dahl (T-AKR 312) during exercise Resolute Dragon 22 at Kushiro Port, on Sept. 26, 2022. During maritime pre-positioning force offloads, offload preparation parties are tasked with the maintenance of the equipment to ensure all equipment is mission capable ahead of the offload. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (April 29, 2020) A recruit uses a CO2 bottle to extinguish a simulated fire during firefighting and damage control training at the USS Chief Fire Fighter Trainer at Recruit Training Command (RTC). More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 16, 2024) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Kyle Dexter from Canton, Ohio, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), prepares for crane operations on the ships flight deck while sailing in the East China Sea, January 16. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navys largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

030328-N-5362A-005. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Umm Qasr Country: Iraq (IRQ)

130928-N-MX772-034U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 28, 2013) Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Jason Khashan, from Amarillo, Texas, switches fuel lines on a tow tractor in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

Senior Airman Bradley Cassidy secures a bobtail truck to a loading vehicle during the Logistics Compliance Assessment Program inspection at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 23, 2012. Cassidy is assigned to the 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron as a vehicle operations journeyman.

221128-N-RC359-1273 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 28, 2022) Sailors handle a messenger line as the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), steams alongside the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship, USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7), during a replenishment-at-sea in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 28. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 is the U.S. Navy's premiere maritime mobile logistics organization that supports the Seventh Fleet area of operations. Located to Southeast Asia COMLOG WESTPAC in conjunction with Military Sealift Command Far East, logistically supplies the U.S. Navy's deployed units in the Western Pacific along with regional Allies and partners. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports Alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Derek Fuller, from North Ridgeville, Ohio, assigned to the "Ragin' Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, performs panel pre-closure inspections on an F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Oct. 9, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

Airman from the 189th Maitenance Group participated in emergency fules training August 13, 2022. This training provides airman with hands-on experience for emergency situations they may encounter while working on the aircraft.

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 2, 2022) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Miguel Deltoro, from San Diego, operates a crane to transport cargo aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jamus Jones, a maritime pre-positioning force plans officer, supervises the in-stream offload during exercise Resolute Dragon 22 at Kushiro Port, on Oct. 3, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Forces comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Stromhmeyer Bosso, a KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief assigned to the 22nd Air Maintenance Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, de-ices a KC-135 Stratotanker during RED FLAG Alaska 23-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 11, 2022. The Indo-Pacific is a top priority for the United States and the DoD; exercises like RF-A display a commitment to ensuring U.S. forces are capable and ready to face the evolving challenges in the region.

220429-N-FB730-1086 ADRIATIC SEA (April 29, 2022) Sailors throw a floating target off the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), April 29, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

220912-N-UL352-1098 GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 12, 2022) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Fireman David Bates, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), fills a sample bottle with fuel during flight operations in the Gulf of Aden, Sept. 12. Delbert D. Black is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 13, 2022) - Sailors aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) man the rails as the ship returns to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story after a deployment with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), Oct. 13. More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to the Kearsarge ARG supported a wide range of interoperability opportunities and exercises across the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations increasing combat readiness and crisis response capabilities while strengthening relationships with both NATO Allies and partners.

(From left) Senior Airman Casey Jones, Senior Airman James Weimer and Staff Sgt. Dustin Pavleski prepare to hoist a container of dive equipment from a next generation small loader April 26, 2012, at Sydney, Nova Scotia. The three were deployed to provide air mobility cargo handling expertise to the U.S. Navys Explosive Ordinance Disposal Mobile Unit 12, based at Little Creek, Va., for their deployment to Exercise Ardent Sentry 2012. The Airmen are air transportation journeymen assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

060329-N-2385R-039. Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Landing Support Battalion (LSB), Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, direct a heavy expanded mobility tactical truck onto rail cars in Morehead City, North Carolina, Aug. 16, 2022. 2nd LSB and 2nd Transportation Battalion conducted railhead operations from August 15 to August 22 in order to deliver equipment and vehicles for the upcoming Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 1-23 in Yuma, Arizona.

070316-M-7459S-139. Base: USS Bataan (LHD 3) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Major Command Shown: 26TH MEU

110329-N-OS574-270ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 29, 2011) Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) embark the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) as the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group deploys to support U.S. and international efforts off the coast of Libya in the Mediterranean Sea.

220505-N-ED646-0342- GDYNIA, Poland (May 5, 2022) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) heave mooring lines while pulling into Gdynia, Poland for a scheduled port visit, May 5, 2022. Gravely is deployed with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

Coast Guard Personnel - Supplies - 26-HK-84-169. Hurricane Katrina

220706-N-BP862-1043 ADRIATIC SEA (July 6, 2022) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Michael Perry, from Planeview, Texas, assigned to the "Proud Warriors" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72, tightens a bolt on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), July 6, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lucas Francis, a motor transport mechanic, and Cpl. Arturo Ochoa, a heavy equipment operator, both with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, work together to maneuver the Light Capacity Rough Terrain Forklift around the United States Naval Ship Dahl (T-AKR 312) during exercise Resolute Dragon 22 at Kushiro Port, on Oct. 3, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Forces comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

220802-F-LN908-0021DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (Aug. 2, 2022) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jalen Stewart, from Belleville, Illinois, helps unchain the ship's brow aboard the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) prior to departure, Aug. 2, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is rotationally deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) deck department, disengage an anchor chain stopper in the focsle during a precision anchoring evolution, April 20, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ships tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Arian Olomi, electrical contingency training NCO in charge assigned to 554th RED HORSE Squadron, train Republic of Korea Airmen on heavy machinery during Silver Flag on Northwest Field, Guam, June 30, 2022. The Partner nations and Allies Silver Flag is designed to build relationships with countries within the Pacific region area of responsibility.

060401-N-4772B-090. Subject Operation/Series: RSIO//FE 2006 Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)

220807-N-XB010-1020 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 7, 2022) Sailors from the Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) team aboard the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) depart the Expeditionary Mobile Base USS Miguel Keith (ESB-5) following a training evolution. New Orleans, part of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready 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.

An amphibious Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion moves by a concrete pipe at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 24. The LCAC, from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City, arrived to the base to begin two weeks of testing at Eglins McKinley Climatic Lab.

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A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the Logistics Support Vessel-3 (LSV-3) Gen. Brehon B. Somervell, Transportation Company Pacific-Provisional, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, ties down a U.S. Marine Corps tactical vehicle on U.S. Army LSV-3 during exercise Koolendong 22 at Darwin Port, NT, Australia, July 12, 2022. Exercise Koolendong 22 is a combined and joint force exercise focused on expeditionary advanced base operations conducted by U.S. Marines, U.S. Soldiers, U.S. Airmen, and Australian Defence Force personnel.

041203-F-4674P-134. Base: Volk Field Angb State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (Rein.) 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hold up a blade folding tool during a helicopter onload aboard USS Green Bay (LPD 20) in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 24, 2022. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Gonzalez)

040310-F-2820P-007. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Karla De Los Santos, deputy raven program manager with the 627th Security Forces Squadron, hands out suicide prevention information cards at McChords main gate at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 1, 2022. Suicide Prevention Month is observed every September.

070125-N-0684R-044. Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Coast Guard Personnel - Supplies - 26-HK-84-131. Hurricane Katrina

220727-N-NO770-1076ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 27, 2022) - Damage Controlman 1st Class Jesus Figueroa, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), observes an aqueous film forming foam test in the ships well deck as part of Readiness Evaluation 7 (READ-E 7), July 27, 2022. READ-E 7 is a type commander-led assessment that focuses on ensuring the ship is in the proper material condition.

BOSTON (Sept. 21, 2022) U.S. Navy petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, participate in cleaning the Charlestown Navy Yard during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach the selectees a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship.USS Constitution, is the worlds oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ships mission of promoting the Navys history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of

DF-ST-86-11272. Base: Van Nuys Air National Guard Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NEWPORT, R.I. (April 21, 2022) A Naval Science Institute Seaman-to-Admiral (NSI/STA21) class 22020 student at Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN), Rhode Island exits the USS Buttercup damage control wet trainer, April 21. NSI/STA-21 is an eight-week course of intense officer preparation and indoctrination for petty officers and chief petty officers, with course enrollment timed to allow college entrance during summer or fall semesters after selection.

221128-N-RC359-1286 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 28, 2022) Sailors receive cargo in the hangar bay of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship, USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7), in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 28. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 is the U.S. Navy's premiere maritime mobile logistics organization that supports the Seventh Fleet area of operations. Located to Southeast Asia COMLOG WESTPAC in conjunction with Military Sealift Command Far East, logistically supplies the U.S. Navy's deployed units in the Western Pacific along with regional Allies and partners. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports Alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

DF-ST-85-13137. Subject Operation/Series: GRANADERO I Base: Puerto De Cortez Country: Honduras (HND)

DN-SC-89-06522. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SANTA RITA, Guam (July 6, 2022) Sailors assigned to Task Group 75.2 of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 75, provide surface cargo handling and transportation services with Air Force 36th Munitions Squadron and Navy Munitions Command Pacific East Asia Division (NMCPAC EAD) in the lift on and lift off of ammo ISO containers aboard MV Ocean Glory.

230325-N-NH267-1215 ARABIAN SEA (March 25, 2023) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Christopher Gutierrez inspects a fuel sample as the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) conducts a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the replenishment oiler USNS Amelia Earhart, March 25, 2023 in the Arabian Sea. Paul Hamilton is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

220415-N-TI693-1019ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 15, 2022) - Sailors and civilian mariners assigned to the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), conduct fuel station underway replenishment training, April 15, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.

A U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Wing Airman from Hurlburt Field, Florida, departs a flight line hangar at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 29, 2022. The 88th Air Base Wing Airmen provided strength through support as aircraft and aircrews from installations affected by the hurricane arrived seeking safety.

Oregon National Guard Pvt. Brandon Huelter, assigned to the 1186th Military Police Company and Junior Sergeant Anugin Namkhai a member of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) rappel down a training tower during Gobi Wolf 19, Sept. 13, 2019 in Sainshand, Mongolia. GW 19 is hosted by the Mongolian National Emergency Management Agency and Mongolian Armed Forces as part of the United States Army Pacific's humanitarian assistance and disaster relief "Pacific Resilience" series.

970610-F-2210L-008. Subject Operation/Series: NEW HORIZON GUYANA Base: Beaumont State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 19, 2022) Sailors transport cargo aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Members of various rescue teams move a 25 year old woman that had been trapped in a space of a collapsed building for seven days to an ambulance. Department of Defense assets have been deployed to assist in the Haiti relief effort following a magnitude 7 earthquake that hit the city on Jan. 12, 2010.

110311-N-5716H-292SINGAPORE (March 11, 2011) Sailors assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) load humanitarian assistance supplies in Singapore to ensure the ship and crew are ready if directed to support earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan.

Owen Proctor gets a chance to wear a historical medic helmet while pretending to drive a converted jeep that would have been used to help evacuate battlefield wounded in the mid-1940s. The jeep was on display during the Fort Jackson Directorate of Emergency Services Open House April 16, 2022. Owen wore his own fire chief uniform to the event where he received the approval of fire fighters, his own child sized fire fighter helmet and fire badge sticker.

220915-N-GF955-1056RIGA, Latvia (Sept. 15, 2022) U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Trevor Hartzner, from Tampa, Florida, ties down a line during sea and anchor detail as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) arrives in Riga, Latvia for a scheduled port visit, Sept. 15, 2022. Paul Ignatius is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

110101-N-5448G-018BANGOR, Wash. (Jan. 1, 2011) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol.

220808-N-EJ241-1040DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (August 8, 2022) - Lt. Adrian Tomaneng, fuels officer for Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Yokosuka Site Diego Garcia, and civilian contractors assigned to NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka Site Diego Garcia conduct a pre-final inspection of a fuel tank as part of a clean, inspect, and repair program. NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka is the Western Pacific regions largest U.S. Navy logistics command and has a network of more than 14 detachments.

221002-N-IL330-1010 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 2, 2022) - Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Martin GamboaLopez, from San Diego, operates a forklift in the hanger bay aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 2, 2022. Tripoli 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 maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

050621-N-6843I-001. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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