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[none] - The hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) returns to homeport at Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) in San Diego after completing a deployment in support of Pacific Partnership 2024. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Alexander)

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USNS Mercy Returns to San Diego, Concluding Pac...

none - The unmanned surface vessel (USV) Ranger returns to its homeport, Naval Base Ventura County, in Port Hueneme, California, concluding Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 23.2, Jan. 15, 2024. IBP 23.2 is a Pacific Fleet exercise to test, develop and evaluate the integration of unmanned platforms into fleet operations to create warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jesse Monford)

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Integrated Battle Problem 23.2 Concludes as Unm...

. - Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) is a biennial exercise designed to foster and sustain cooperative relationships, critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The exercise, which takes place in the waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands, is a unique training platform designed to enhance interoperability and strategic maritime partnerships. (U.S. Navy graphic by Lt. Emily Paiz and Royal Canadian Navy Lt. Tristen Robertson)

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U.S. 3rd Fleet Hosts RIMPAC Mid-Planning Confer...

none - Conservation and resource enforcement officers with Hawaii State Department of Land and Natural Resources monitor and observe for environmental changes at the site of a downed U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon in waters just off the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 22, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero)

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Update #3: P-8A Poseidon in Kaneohe Bay

none - U.S. Navy Sailors with Waterfront Operations, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, deploy two environmental containment booms around a downed Navy P-8A Poseidon in waters just off the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, MCBH, Nov. 21, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brandon Aultman)

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Update #2: P-8A Mishap in Kaneohe Bay

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Update: P-8A Mishap in Kaneohe Bay

None - The hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) gets underway in support of Pacific Partnership 2024-1 from Naval Base San Diego, California, Oct. 10, 2023. Pacific Partnership, now in its 18th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Negron)

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Navy Hospital Ship Departs for Pacific Partners...

[N/A] - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) returned to its homeport in San Diego, Aug. 29. Homeported in San Diego as a part of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, USS Canberra is a fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatant that operates in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS like USS Canberra integrate with joint, combined, manned and unmanned teams to support forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand)

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USS Canberra (LCS 30) Returns to Homeport San D...

The crew of USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) disembark the ship during a decommissioning ceremony at Naval Base San Diego. - SAN DIEGO (Sep. 1, 2023) The crew of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) disembark the ship during a decommissioning ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, Sept. 1, 2023. Lake Champlain was decommissioned after more than 35 years of distinguished service. Commissioned Aug. 12, 1988, Mobile Bay served in the U.S. Pacific Fleet and supported Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, and in support of the global war on terrorism. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin C. Atkins)

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USS Lake Champlain Decommissions After 35 Years...

n/a - USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) departs from San Diego Bay, Aug. 19, 2023. In preparation for expected inclement weather, U.S. 3rd Fleet units, including submarines, ships and aircraft, executed precautionary actions to mitigate potential damage during forecasted weather events in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Rosa Paschall)

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Joint Press Release from Commander, Navy Region...

Capt. Peter J. Riebe, right, relieves Capt. Amy N. Bauernschmidt, left, as commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a change of command ceremony presided by Rear Adm. Kevin Lenox, commander, Carrier Strike Group 3, on the flight deck. - SAN DIEGO (May 18, 2023) Capt. Peter J. Riebe, right, relieves Capt. Amy N. Bauernschmidt, left, as commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a change of command ceremony presided by Rear Adm. Kevin Lenox, commander, Carrier Strike Group 3, on the flight deck. Abraham Lincoln is currently moored pierside at Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Raymond D. Diaz III)

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USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) holds Change of Co...