Bubble Launch
Navy Lt. Michelle Mayer launches an F/A-18C Hornet from the bubble on the flight deck of the USS John C. Stennis in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 22, 2016. The Stennis is operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations on a scheduled Western Pacific deployment. The Hornet is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 97. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago
Djibouti Waters
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dustin Burton mans a crew-served weapon aboard a patrol boat in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti, Jan. 28, 2016. Burton is assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 10. U.S. 6th Fleet conducts operations with allies and partners to advance U.S. national interests and maintain security and stability in Europe and Africa. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Perry Lafoe
Deck Check
Sailors perform preflight checks on an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 27, 2016. The Eisenhower is preparing for upcoming inspections and conducting carrier qualifications. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anderson W. Branch
Hands on a Hawkeye
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class D. Lopez performs maintenance on an E-2C Hawkeye in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 21, 2016. Lopez is an aviation structural mechanic assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin R. Pacheco
Philippine Sea Live-Fire
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell fires an MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 17, 2016. The McCampbell is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to support security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Navy photo by Ensign Soon Kwon
