“Germantown and the Sailors who have sailed with her have made an incredible impact across the entire 7th Fleet theater,” said Rear Adm. Chris Engdahl, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 7. dvidshub.net/r/bcsj92

“My arrival in Japan was the start of an amazing tour on a great ship, with an extraordinary crew, and experiences that I will always cherish,” said Capt. Brian Schrum as the commanding officer of USS New Orleans (LPD 18). dvidshub.net/r/bvzoff

EAST CHINA SEA - Sailors fold the American flag on the bridge wing aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during a September 11th Remembrance event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Darcy McAtee/Released)

“USS Miguel Keith offers the capability to provide presence in areas where the U.S. does not have a land-based footprint as well as supporting humanitarian assistance/disaster response missions if required,” said Rear Adm. Chris Engdahl, commander, ESG7. dvidshub.net/r/rf4xo3

My wife Betty and I stand with the Department of the Navy in mourning the passing of the 65th Secretary of State, Colin Powell. My deepest condolences to the entire Powell family on the passing of this great American.

“We [had to] make our own luck” in the face of the pandemic, seeking out any opportunity to train safely, said Marine Col. Christopher M. Haar, commanding officer of the 3rd Combat Logistics Regiment. dvidshub.net/r/v3kgmr

Officers and Sailors from Ise and Commander, Escort Flotilla 2 (CCF 2) enjoyed a command brief, VIP tour and “Burger Wednesday” lunch as part of America’s first major in-port tour since the COVID-19 pandemic began. dvidshub.net/r/jnpc2m

“Rushmore has a fantastic reputation and I am certain that the team will seamlessly pick up where Germantown left off,” said Capt. Greg Baker, commodore of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11. dvidshub.net/r/uoghln

“Our visit here is an opportunity to highlight cooperation and reinforce our alliance with Japan as the cornerstone for regional peace and security,” said Capt. Ken Ward, America’s commanding officer, during a press conference on the ship’s flight deck. dvidshub.net/r/jxh4iu

The nine-day engagement focuses on a full spectrum of naval capabilities and features cooperative evolutions that highlight the ability of U.S. and Bangladesh to work together toward the common goal of ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. To read more: cpf.navy.mil/News/Article/2…

SASEBO, Japan (July 11, 2022) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Naomi Peppers, from New York, assigned to the forward-deployed assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), prepares dessert in the ship’s kitchen.

“You are living our mission as forward-deployed Sailors,” said Rear Adm. Derek A. Trinque, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, while visiting the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America dvidshub.net/r/fb27vv

“Australia is one of our closest allies. It is a great honor and privilege for USS Charleston to be participating, along with several regional partners, in their flagship naval exercise,” said Cmdr. Clay Beas, commanding officer of Charleston. dvidshub.net/r/lcyisl

“Being able to execute these operations together helps us stay postured for future maritime challenges, serving as a foundation for the combat credibility of our forward-deployed naval forces,” said RADM. Michael Donnelly, commander, Carrier Strike Group 5.dvidshub.net/r/es6gp9

Fair Winds and Following Seas, USS Ashland! Ashland departed Sasebo, #Japan, for its new homeport in San Diego Mar. 22 after a nearly 10-year forward-deployment to the 7th Fleet area of operations. dvidshub.net/r/z9hr2h #USNavy #FreeandOpenIndoPacific

This year we celebrate 248 years of power, presence and protection. Just as the theme and graphic suggest, Task Force 76/3, historically, has operated in the Indo-Pacific region with these ideals in mind. Happy 248th #birthday to The World's Greatest #Navy!

USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people and ideas #criticalwaterways #freeandopenindopacific #safeandsecureseas #seapassages

USS Savannah Arrives in Sihanoukville, Cambodia After Eight Years. Read more about what Team Savannah is up to! dvidshub.net/r/5p8kd7

Because of the lapse in appropriations, this account will not be updated regularly until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent safety and security information. For more information: navy.mil/.../fy26-lapse…