Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Three simulates diffusing an explosive device during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), May 9, 2024.

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U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, Japan officials, U.S. Navy, and JMSDF leaders bid farewell to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as the ship departed Yokosuka, Japan, for the last time as the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, May 16

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The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10) arrives in Hakodate, Japan, May 15.

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Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, visits the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) while the ship is in port in Sasebo, Japan, May 10.

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During a visit to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Vice Adm. Kacher visited Sailors assigned to USS New Orleans and USS Rushmore.

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Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) simulate fighting a fire on the flight deck during a training scenario while operating in the Philippine Sea, May 6.

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Sailors aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) participate in flight operations with a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the “Golden Falcons” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12.

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On 10 May, USS Halsey (DDG 97) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, consistent with international Law.

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U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicles attached to Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct waterborne operations from the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), in support of Exercise Balikatan 24, May 4.

Sailors conduct routine operations aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) while in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit on May 8 through waters where high-seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply in accordance with international law.

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Sailors conduct flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

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Sailors conduct flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

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U.S. Navy Capt. Brian Schrum, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, gives a tour of the ship to Royal Thai Navy (RTN) Rear Adm. Aniruth Sawasdee, commander, Helicopter Carrier Squadron, and other RTN officers.

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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.
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Visitors tour the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

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