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Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 conduct a search and rescue exercise aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in an MH-60S Sea Hawk while underway in the Philippine Sea.
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Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 conduct a search and rescue exercise aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in an MH-60S Sea Hawk while underway in the Philippine Sea.
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#USNavyPhotosoftheDay
1️⃣ An MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 approaches the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship, USS America (LHA 6), during flight operations in the Coral Sea.
2️⃣ Musician 1st Class Kathryn Dobyns, from Fredericksburg, Virginia, assigned to the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus in Washington, D.C., salutes after singing the national anthem prior to the start of the MLB Speedway Classic in Bristol, Tennessee.
3️⃣ A U.S. Sailor prepares to fire a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise on the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
4️⃣ Sailors march inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during pass-in-review onboard U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois.
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1️⃣ An MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 approaches the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship, USS America (LHA 6), during flight operations in the Coral Sea.
2️⃣ Musician 1st Class Kathryn Dobyns, from Fredericksburg, Virginia, assigned to the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus in Washington, D.C., salutes after singing the national anthem prior to the start of the MLB Speedway Classic in Bristol, Tennessee.
3️⃣ A U.S. Sailor prepares to fire a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise on the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
4️⃣ Sailors march inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during pass-in-review onboard U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois.
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Nice shot 🎯🇺🇸
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) fires its forward Mark 45 5-inch gun during a weapons maintenance shoot.
📸 MC1 Jacob I. Allison
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The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) fires its forward Mark 45 5-inch gun during a weapons maintenance shoot.
📸 MC1 Jacob I. Allison
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#USNavyPhotosoftheDay
1️⃣ A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea.
2️⃣ A U.S. Sailor fills out a logbook during watch in the pilot house of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
3️⃣ The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), back, sails alongside the Lewis and Clark-class supply ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) during an ammunition offload. Truman is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean.
4️⃣ A U.S. Sailor participates in a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
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1️⃣ A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea.
2️⃣ A U.S. Sailor fills out a logbook during watch in the pilot house of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
3️⃣ The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), back, sails alongside the Lewis and Clark-class supply ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) during an ammunition offload. Truman is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean.
4️⃣ A U.S. Sailor participates in a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
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Crowning the King 👑🦀
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians compete in the 2nd annual King Crab competition at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.
The multi-day tactical challenge tests physical endurance, technical skill, and combat readiness through events such as explosive ordnance disposal, underwater demolition, threat assessments, and weapons proficiency.
King Crab is the EOD community’s premier competition, showcasing the elite warfighters who specialize in land and maritime EOD operations globally.
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U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians compete in the 2nd annual King Crab competition at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.
The multi-day tactical challenge tests physical endurance, technical skill, and combat readiness through events such as explosive ordnance disposal, underwater demolition, threat assessments, and weapons proficiency.
King Crab is the EOD community’s premier competition, showcasing the elite warfighters who specialize in land and maritime EOD operations globally.
#USNavy #Wafighting #Readiness #KingCrab
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#USNavyPhotosoftheDay
1️⃣ The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, performs aerobatic formation maneuvers over Lake Washington during Seattle Fleet Week 2025.
2️⃣ Japanese Navy Leading Seaman Kuronaga Kiyoto assists with construction of a ramp during Pacific Partnership 2025 in Lae, Papua New Guinea.
3️⃣ The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan.
4️⃣ An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, transfers ammunition from the Nimitz-class aircarft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atlantic Ocean.
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1️⃣ The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, performs aerobatic formation maneuvers over Lake Washington during Seattle Fleet Week 2025.
2️⃣ Japanese Navy Leading Seaman Kuronaga Kiyoto assists with construction of a ramp during Pacific Partnership 2025 in Lae, Papua New Guinea.
3️⃣ The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan.
4️⃣ An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, transfers ammunition from the Nimitz-class aircarft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atlantic Ocean.
#Navy250 #Warfighting #Readiness #USNavy #Lethality
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⚓📰 #USNAVY UPDATE: UNITAS 2025 To Be Held Across Multiple Locations Along the East Coast of United States
U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, and participating nation forces are set to arrive at Naval Station Mayport, Fla., in support of UNITAS 2025 (66) the world’s longest-running multinational maritime exercise, scheduled to start September 15.
“In line with the Secretary’s guidance, and to bolster defense of the homeland and build on over six decades of success, UNITAS 2025 is a vital opportunity to demonstrate how our partners in the region work together to defend against hemispheric threats,” said Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet and commander, Task Force 138. “By bringing together 25 nations, we're not just enhancing tactical proficiency and interoperability, we are demonstrating a prime example of regional burden-sharing; we're reinforcing trust and unity crucial for ensuring we stand side by side against hemispheric threats.”
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U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, and participating nation forces are set to arrive at Naval Station Mayport, Fla., in support of UNITAS 2025 (66) the world’s longest-running multinational maritime exercise, scheduled to start September 15.
“In line with the Secretary’s guidance, and to bolster defense of the homeland and build on over six decades of success, UNITAS 2025 is a vital opportunity to demonstrate how our partners in the region work together to defend against hemispheric threats,” said Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet and commander, Task Force 138. “By bringing together 25 nations, we're not just enhancing tactical proficiency and interoperability, we are demonstrating a prime example of regional burden-sharing; we're reinforcing trust and unity crucial for ensuring we stand side by side against hemispheric threats.”
#Warfighting #Readiness @NAVSOUS4THFLT
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Day 2. Still chasing the crown. 👑🦀
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians compete in the 2nd annual King Crab competition at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.
The multi-day tactical challenge tests physical endurance, technical skill, and combat readiness through events such as explosive ordnance disposal, underwater demolition, threat assessments, and weapons proficiency.
King Crab is the EOD community’s premier competition, showcasing the elite warfighters who specialize in land and maritime EOD operations globally.
📸 MC2 Jackson Adkins
#USNavy #Warfighting #Readiness #KingCrab
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U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians compete in the 2nd annual King Crab competition at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.
The multi-day tactical challenge tests physical endurance, technical skill, and combat readiness through events such as explosive ordnance disposal, underwater demolition, threat assessments, and weapons proficiency.
King Crab is the EOD community’s premier competition, showcasing the elite warfighters who specialize in land and maritime EOD operations globally.
📸 MC2 Jackson Adkins
#USNavy #Warfighting #Readiness #KingCrab
U.S. Navy
Defense Forces on Telegram by @DefenseForcesTelegram
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme
Ministry of Defence Defense MoD on Telegram by GRT : Ministerio de Defensa - Ministère de la Défense - Verteidigungsministerium
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#USNavyPhotosoftheDay
1️⃣ An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
2️⃣ Musician 1st Class Michael Parker, assigned to the United States Fleet Forces Band “Uncharted Waters,” performs at Liceo de Limón Mario Bourne Bourne in Limón, Costa Rica during Continuing Promise 2025.
3️⃣ The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Pacific Ocean with the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyers USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) and USS Mustin (DDG 89).
4️⃣ Sailors assigned to USS Indianapolis (LCS-17) render honors with a 21-gun salute during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) at Naval Station Mayport.
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1️⃣ An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
2️⃣ Musician 1st Class Michael Parker, assigned to the United States Fleet Forces Band “Uncharted Waters,” performs at Liceo de Limón Mario Bourne Bourne in Limón, Costa Rica during Continuing Promise 2025.
3️⃣ The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Pacific Ocean with the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyers USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) and USS Mustin (DDG 89).
4️⃣ Sailors assigned to USS Indianapolis (LCS-17) render honors with a 21-gun salute during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) at Naval Station Mayport.
#Navy250 #Warfighting #Readiness #USNavy #Lethality
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⚓📰 #USNAVY UPDATE: Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Returns from 9-month Deployment
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, returned to its homeport of San Diego on Aug. 14, following a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.
“Our Sailors’ dedication and hard work over nearly nine months was vital to sustained operations, including combat, protecting our American values of freedom, prosperity and security on the high seas,” said Rear Adm. Amy Bauernschmidt, commander of CSG-1. “I am immensely proud of every member of our team who professionally executed the mission and will now be able to reunite and spend well-earned time with family and friends.”
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The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, returned to its homeport of San Diego on Aug. 14, following a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.
“Our Sailors’ dedication and hard work over nearly nine months was vital to sustained operations, including combat, protecting our American values of freedom, prosperity and security on the high seas,” said Rear Adm. Amy Bauernschmidt, commander of CSG-1. “I am immensely proud of every member of our team who professionally executed the mission and will now be able to reunite and spend well-earned time with family and friends.”
#Warfighting #Readiness #PeaceThroughStrength
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