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Seventy-nine years ago today, allied troops landed at Normandy Beach in the infamous D-Day invasion. Over 50,000 American Sailors fought in the battle to recapture key French cities from the N***s. Over 1,400 Americans lost their lives in those two days, and we remember and honor every one of them.

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Our operators can rapidly deploy at a time and place of our choosing to gain and maintain access for America. Check out these photos from a recent exercise where our train to multiple delivery methods, including insertion onto the (SSGN 728), a Ohio-class guided missile submarine.

On December 7, 1941, thousands of Sailors stepped up to defend our nation at Pearl Harbor. Today, we honor all of them, including Mess Attendant 2nd Class Doris Miller, who protected fellow Sailors and became the first African American awarded the Navy Cross.

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Holiday Fun Run 🏃⚓

Sailors participate in a holiday themed 5k run on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Dec. 3.

Kearsarge is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting landing craft, air cushion tests and qualifications.



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Here's to 247 years of proving that "never" is a just challenge to think bigger, be braver and go further. Here's to 247 more! 🎉

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For some, walking the earth is not enough. Sound off for Team Air if you dream of an office in the clouds. ✈️

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Launch and Recovery Exercise with the Marines ⚓ 🤝

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, sit in formation in combat rubber raiding crafts during a launch and recovery exercise, in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 6, 2022.
The Marines conducted this exercise to refine launching and recovering from USS New Orleans (LPD 18) with help from the Sailors assigned to LPD 18.
The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.

📸 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yvonne Iwae)

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1️⃣ PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 12, 2022) – Air-Traffic Controller 2nd Class Gerardo Sanchez, from Streamwood, Illinois, organizes administrative tasks in Amphibious Air Traffic Central Control (AATCC) aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7)

2️⃣ SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 10, 2022) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Quincy Nelson, from Sikeston, Missouri, signals a MH-60R Helicopter assigned to the “SABERHAWKS” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM-77) aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) during flight deck operations in the South China Sea.

3️⃣ BOSTON (August 12, 2022) USS Constitution fires a 21-Gun Salute from their saluting batteries off the coast of Castle Island, Mass. USS Constitution, is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ship’s mission of promoting the Navy’s history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ship’s wooden hull.

4️⃣ PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 11, 2022) – Capt. John Kiefaber, commanding officer of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), observes a replenishment-at-sea from the starboard bridge wing.

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2022) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 2nd Class Kyle Jose, from Grafton, Mass., right, and Gas Systems Turbine (Mechanical) 1st Class Kevin Reddy, from Easley, S.C., wait for the winch to be lowered from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79, Detachment 2, during helicopter in-flight refueling on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), Aug. 4, 2022. Paul Ignatius, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

(U.S. Navy 📸 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau)

Helmets? Check. Green flight suits?Check. Looking effortlessly cool while gazing into the distance?Check. All set for takeoff! ✈️

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Fighting 🔥with 🔥 ... training.

📍 SASEBO, Japan – Sailors fight a simulated fire during a flight deck firefighting drill aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7). Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Posted

📸: Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Austyn Riley

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Maintenance is better with friends 🛠

Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel Hoppe, from East Greenwich, R.I., left, and Aviation Electrician’s Mate Airman Israel Aranda, from Portland, Ore., replace a lightbulb on an F/A-18E assigned to the “Vigilantes” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, on the flight deck of (CVN 72) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Posted
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