Petty Officer 3rd Class Travis Holley, from Pensacola,
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An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike
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U.S. sailors watch an MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter
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Aviation Boatswain’s Mates (Fuel) Airman Levi Caplinger,
Aviation Boatswain’s Mates (Fuel) Airman Levi Caplinger, left, and Airman Adote Akpabie carry a jet propulsion (JP5) hose on the flight deck of Austin-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). De... More
150222-N-UF697-075 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2015)
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150314-N-LX437-080 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 14, 2015)
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150418-N-LX437-255 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 18, 2015)
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150617-N-MK881-720 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 17, 2015)
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 13, 2015) U.S. Marines with Medium
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 13, 2015) U.S. Marines with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare an MV-22B Osprey flight aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). The 15th MEU is... More
170301-N-RM689-002 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 1, 2017)
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 14, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s
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USS San Diego (LPD 22) Sailors Chock and Chain
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171123-N-EG687-0077 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2017)
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180208-N-NB544-013 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 8, 2018) Gunner's
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190329-N-RI884-0044 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 29, 2019)
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190625-N-RH019-0001 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 25, 2019)
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190806-N-QD718-0035 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 06, 2019)
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 8 2019) Aviation Electronics
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 23, 2019) Sailors and Marines,
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200320-N-WP865-1022 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Mar. 20, 2020)
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020) U.S. Navy Ensign Cameron
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USS Montgomery Operates at Sea
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USS Mustin Conducts Live-Fire Exercise
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An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Indians
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Capt. William Koyama, commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW)
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Cmdr. Mark Haney, USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) Crew 104 executive
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U.S. Navy Sonar Technician (Surface) Seaman Meghan
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190414-N-SA412-2023 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 14, 2019)
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190507-N-OW019-1015 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 7, 2019) U.S.
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191006-N-IQ884-1079 SOUTH CHINA SEA (October 6, 2019)
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200525-N-WP865-3173 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 25, 2020)
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 17, 2020) – An F/A-18F Super
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (August 24, 2020) Sailors, attached
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201015-N-KP021-1030 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 15, 2020)
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Rear Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander, Task Force (CTF)
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Fire Controlman 2nd Class Dillon Squier, from Grand
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 12, 2021) – U.S. Sailors direct
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Petty Officer 3rd Class Noel Arceo, boatswain's mate,
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Chief Hull Maintenance Technician Jason Trail relays
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Sailors reposition the firing line while holding M9
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Sailors workout during a fitness class sponsored by
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170615-N-OI810-1632 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 15, 2017)
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170811-N-ZS023-023 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 11, 2017)
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180302-N-XK809-042 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Mar. 2, 2018) Sailors
180302-N-XK809-042 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Mar. 2, 2018) Sailors fire M9 service pistols during a live-fire exercise on the port aircraft elevator of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme ... More
181122-N-OW019-1025 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 22, 2018)
181122-N-OW019-1025 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 22, 2018) Cmdr. Brent Jackson, right, the commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), serves food to Sailors in the ... More
190404-N-OX029-1063 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 4, 2019)
190404-N-OX029-1063 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 4, 2019) – An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 lowers supplies onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1)... More
190618-N-MW694-0069 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 18, 2019)
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190703-N-RH019-0010 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 3, 2019)
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191018-N-HD110-1211 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 18, 2019)
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Royal Australian Navy guided-missile frigate HMAS Parramatta
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Reconnaissance Marines
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201007-N-ZF088-1090 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 7, 2020)
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150617-N-MK881-673 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 17, 2015)
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200316-N-ZU404-1185 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 16, 2020)
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170222-N-RM689-026 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017)
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190614-N-JL568-1050 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 14, 2019)
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190615-N-JL568-1027 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 15, 2019)
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200518-N-WP865-1025 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 18, 2020)
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200704-N-WS494-3047 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 4, 2020)
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Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Manning, from
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Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 2nd Class Jalen
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150430-N-VO234-340 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 30, 2015)
150430-N-VO234-340 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 30, 2015) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Kahla Dyer-Dunn, from Devils Lake, N.D., assigned to LCS Crew 103, directs Sailors while they refuel an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, f... More
Seaman Trevor Brumley, left, hands ammunition to Lance
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190614-N-HD110-0019 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 14, 2019)
190614-N-HD110-0019 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 14, 2019) Sailors and Marines, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sing the Marines’ Hymn during a graduation ceremony of the Marine Corps’ Corporals ... More
190701-N-QD718-1040 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 01, 2019)
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 16, 2020) – Information Systems
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Reconnaissance Marines
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) cut through a metal plate during a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) mi... More
U.S. Navy Damage Controlman 1st Class Daniel Kanmore,
U.S. Navy Damage Controlman 1st Class Daniel Kanmore, assigned to guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), serves as a fuel replenishment supervisor during flight operations with an SH-60B Seahawk helicopt... More
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191012-N-JL568-1201 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 12, 2019)
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 02, 2019) Culinary Specialist
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 17, 2020) Sailors assigned to
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 17, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) move a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VM... More
201016-N-FA490-1071 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 16, 2020)
201016-N-FA490-1071 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 16, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Diamondbacks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, flies past the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS ... More
Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Hunter Holden, from
Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Hunter Holden, from Cascade, Idaho, conducts tactical room-clearing in the ship’s self-serve laundry as part of the Navy Security Force Sentry (NSFS) course aboard the Arleigh ... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Adrel Alcaraz-Medina, aviation
Petty Officer 2nd Class Adrel Alcaraz-Medina, aviation ordnanceman, performs maintenance on a sono launcher on an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 49 aboard the Arleigh ... More
An F-35B Lightning II attack jet flies behind a KC-130J
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190620-N-JL568-1107 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 20, 2019)
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200312-N-WI365-1386 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Mar. 12, 2020)
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170403-N-RM689-286 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 3, 2017)
170403-N-RM689-286 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 3, 2017) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) receive cargo from Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Cesar Cha... More
190505-N-SB587-0992 South China Sea (May 5, 2019) Sailors
190505-N-SB587-0992 South China Sea (May 5, 2019) Sailors from the Mine Countermeasure Ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) approach the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) in a Rigid Hull Inflatable ... More
190614-N-HD110-0042 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 14, 2019)
190614-N-HD110-0042 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 14, 2019) Lance Cpl. Josiah Wamsley, from Helena, Mont., assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), runs to position on the flight deck during rocket battle dril... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Cpl. Brady Rick, left,
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Cpl. Brady Rick, left, and Cpl. Edward Gonzales, a sniper team with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Amphibious Raid Force, adjust their position during a simulated visit, ... More
210209-N-NH257-1087 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2021)
210209-N-NH257-1087 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 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 lar... More
Ships assigned to George Washington Carrier Strike
Ships assigned to George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) and Military Sealift Command are underway during a replenishment at sea. GWCSG is on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations supporting securi... More
161009-N-XM324-090 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 9, 2016) Marines,
161009-N-XM324-090 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 9, 2016) Marines, assigned to the 31st Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embark the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) in combat rubber raidi... More
170222-N-RM689-101 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017)
170222-N-RM689-101 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Ronald Juego, from San Diego, paints the deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). Wayne E.... More
191224-N-MM912-2023 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 24, 2019)
191224-N-MM912-2023 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 24, 2019) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the "Nightdippers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 lifts off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS A... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 18, 2020) An F-35B Lightning
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170527-N-BV658-0780 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 27, 2017)
170527-N-BV658-0780 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 27, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) transits the South China Sea. Dewey is part of the Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group and ... More
210209-N-NH257-1140 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2021)
210209-N-NH257-1140 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 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 lar... More
160304-N-BR087-178 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 4, 2016)
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160713-M-TM809-253 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 13, 2016)
160713-M-TM809-253 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 13, 2016) An MH-60S sea hawk helicopter assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 25, transports pallets to hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Capt. Steven Anderson,
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Capt. Steven Anderson, commander of the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), looks outside a UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squad... More
Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits
Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the South China Sea. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of ... More
A Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit lands
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200706-N-DL524-1027 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 7, 2020)
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