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🇺🇸🤝🇳🇴 When we consistently deploy our combat-ready forces alongside our allies and partners in faraway waters, our adversaries are forced to face a persistent reality -- a fight with American naval forces would be unwinnable and costly.

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Jun 9

After two intensive weeks, USS Gerald R. Ford leaves #Norway. The world's largest warship has exercised with Norwegian and allied forces – showing our close bilateral relationship with the #USA and increases the credibility of collective defence and deterrence. Photo: @Warship_78

Sailors aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier,

@Gipper_76

, conduct night flight operations while in the Philippine Sea, June 7, 2023. #UnderwayOps | #7thFleetBestFleet

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#OTD in 1983, Colleen Nevius became the first female pilot graduate of the U.S. Naval test pilot school. After graduating, she helped stand up Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HC) 2’s Vertical Onboard Delivery (VOD) Squadron. 📷: L.t Colleen Nevius talks with an instructor.

🧑‍🏫🍎 POP QUIZ! 📚📝 What is ABHU?… “ABHU is just one of many initiatives to get ahead of a problem and to stop preventable mistakes from happening on our flight decks,” said Rear Adm. John F. Meier. Read more: airlant.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/New #ABHU #FlyNavyLANT #WeAreCNAL #ABH

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Jun 9

Rear Adm. Mager, Reserve Deputy, Operations, Plans and Strategy, recognized 50+ civilian employers for their exceptional support of

@navy_reserve

Sailors during the

@USNavy

Reserve's Navy Employer Recognition Event, 6/7. #NERE2023 included tours of

@CVN70

& VR-57.

@USNavyCNO

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Jun 8

HSC-21 returned from a 7-month deployment to

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embarked aboard

@USSMakinIsland

in support of regional stability, preserving a free, open Indo-Pacific region.

#FlyNavy #NavalAviation

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UK Military & Defence Staff in US

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Jun 7

Pre-checks done

It’s happening!! See you in 37 minutes and 30 seconds soaring over @Nationals Park stadium! Two awesome F18 pilots - one Brit, one American. Always side-by-side

@USNavy @DeptofDefense @DefenceHQ @UKinUSA

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Jun 7

Bravo Zulu to our newly frocked petty officers! Commander, Naval Air Forces held a frocking ceremony in the CNAF Auditorium on Naval Air Station North Island June 7, 2023.

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Jun 6

The Honorable Franklin R. Parker, assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, visited Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, during a tour of Naval Air Station North Island, June 2, 2023.

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230602-N-RM440-1099 SAN DIEGO (June 2, 2023) – Lt. Caleb Nicholson assigned to the “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, briefs the Honorable Franklin R. Parker, assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, on the mission and capabilities of a CMV-22B Osprey during a tour of VRM-30 on Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., June 2, 2023. VRM-30 is the U.S. Navy’s first CMV-22B Osprey squadron, providing flexible, agile tilt-rotor aircraft multi-mission support options to carrier strike group and Fleet commanders to meet operational and strategic objectives. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Samantha P. Montenegro)

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230602-N-RM440-1158 SAN DIEGO (June 2, 2023) The Honorable Franklin R. Parker, assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, speaks with Sailors assigned to the “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 during a tour of their headquarters on board Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., June 2, 2023. VRM-30 is the U.S. Navy’s first CMV-22B Osprey squadron, providing flexible, agile tilt-rotor aircraft multi-mission support options to carrier strike group and Fleet commanders to meet operational and strategic objectives. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Samantha P. Montenegro)

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230602-N-RM440-1139 SAN DIEGO (June 2, 2023) - The Honorable Franklin R. Parker, assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, speaks with Sailors assigned to the “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 during a tour of their headquarters on board Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., June 2, 2023. VRM-30 is the U.S. Navy’s first CMV-22B Osprey squadron, providing flexible, agile tilt-rotor aircraft multi-mission support options to carrier strike group and Fleet commanders to meet operational and strategic objectives. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Samantha P. Montenegro)

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CNAF,

hosted the 81st Battle of Midway Commemoration at the

@USSMidwayMuseum

June 3. The

@USNavy

determination during Midway June 4-7, 1942, shifted the balance of sea power during World War II.

@USNHistory

#FlyNavy #BattleofMidway

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U.S. Naval Air Force Reserve

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Jun 1

The Navy needs rapid-response, air logistics support to move an impossibly large and heavy load? No worries; that's why they call it a "Hercules." 💪 bit.ly/45J1AfW #C130 #hercules #aviation #logistics #VR64 #flynavyreserve #heavylifting

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“Condors” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 64 Provide Critical Supp

The “Condors” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 64 provided critical support of Exercise Northern Edge by providing the transport of two Mobile SCIFs to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, 27-30 April,

This year marks 81 years after the Battle of Midway, the critical turning point of WWII. Hear from Adm. Paparo and Fleet Master Chief Tocorzic on the heroism of the Sailors who fought at Midway and how their legacy lives on in the Sailors today. #Midway81 #WWIITurningPoint

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This week we're commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Check out this 9-part video series Dr. Tyler Bamford and Guy Nasuti, historians at Naval History and Heritage Command, as they reflect on history. (U.S. Navy video by MC1 Abigayle Lutz)

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Battle of Midway: 9 Part series

In a continued sign of transatlantic unity, the USS Gerald R. Ford

@Warship_78

transferred to #NATO Command and Control today while preparing to conduct activities in the Norwegian Sea with other Allied forces. #WeAreNATO #DeterandDefend Read more: sfn.nato.int/newsroom/news-

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An EA-18G Growler assigned to the “Ravens” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135 and an OP-3C Aries II assigned to Maritime Surveillance (VQ) 81 of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), conduct bi-lateral exercises. #USNavy | #FlyOperateSail | #InterationalByDesign

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Jun 1

Commander, Naval Air Forces congratulates four of the Navy's newest Senior Chiefs! ETCS Tim Moss (Pictured) AOCS Nicholas Napoleon (Pictured) MMNCS Tyler Swain (TAD) AECS Cline Hawkins (IA)

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Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conduct flight quarters. #USNavy | #FlyOperateSail

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May 31

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May 31

Another milestone for #IndianNavy - MH60R helicopter undertakes maiden landing on the indigenously designed & constructed aircraft carrier #INSVikrant. A major boost to Indian Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare & Fleet Support capability. #AatmaNirbharBharat @DefenceMinIndia

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U.S. Navy Machinist's Mates (Nuclear) perform analyses in a laboratory aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). #USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea

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May 31

Today we recognize Maj. Quang Pham in honor of #AsianAmericanPacificIslanderHeritageMonth Pham is the 1st Vietnamese-American in the

@USMC

to earn #NavalAviatorWings

#flynavy, #navalaviation, #diversitymatters, #AAPIHM

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performed at the Great

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Air Show in Long Pond, PA, May 27-28! Next the #BlueAngels are performing at

, in Smyrna, TN!

#flynavy, #flymarines, #flynavylant, #flynavywomen

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May 30

Vice Adm. Kenneth Whitesell, Commander, Naval Air Forces spoke at a Memorial Day event honoring Radioman 3rd Class Walter "Uncle Bert" Mintus at Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, La Jolla, CA, May 29, 2023.

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#MemorialDay #flynavy

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May 28

An all-women team of an CMV-22B Osprey from the “Sunhawks” of VRM-50 conducted a flyover for

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#MilitaryAppreciationNight, May 26.

#flynavy #flynavywomen #GoWave!

On May 24, several

players met with the VRM-50 team

#flynavy #flynavywomen #GoWave!

A visit from distinguished friends. 🇺🇸 🤝 🇳🇴 #NavyPartnerships Vice Adm. Thomas E. Ishee, commander,

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and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (

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) embarked the aircraft carrier

@Warship_78

, May 22. Read more here

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Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and STRIKFORNATO visit USS Gerald R. Ford

NORTH SEA -- Vice Adm. Thomas E. Ishee, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) embarked the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78),

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U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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May 27

@Gipper_76

conducts flight operations while transiting the #PhilippineSea, part of routine forward-deployed operations in

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area of responsibility in support of a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific. #Readiness 📸: MC3 Natasha ChevalierLosada 📸: MCSN Heather McGee

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🌟 Judy Neuffer: Aviation Trailblazer 🛩️ From soloing at 16 to becoming the 1st woman to solo in a naval aircraft, she defied limits. As a P-3 aircraft commander, she fearlessly navigated storms. Judy's legacy inspires generations. Rest in peace, Judy Neuffer. 🙏✨

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performed a flyover of the

@NavalAcademy

2023 graduation ceremony, May 26!

#flynavy, #flymarines, #flynavylant, #flynavywomen

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A significant milestone for the #IndianNavy - MH60R helicopter undertakes maiden landings on the indigenously designed & constructed destroyer, #INSKolkata. This is a major boost to the Indian Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare capability.

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Rear Adm. Michael “Buzz” Donnelly, Commander, Task Force 70 hosts

@Australian_Navy

supply Sailors aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier

@Gipper_76

. #InternationalByDesign | #7thFleetBestFleet | #ReaganNation

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Let the commissioning ceremony begin! #GoNavy

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🇺🇸 ICYMI: Last week, #LincolnNation bid fair winds and following seas to Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt after 21 months of faithful service as Abraham Lincoln’s commanding officer and welcomed Capt. Pete Riebe as our new CO! #ShallNotPerish