U.S. Sailors conduct M4 rifle qualification training aboard USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) in the Red Sea. Training like this ensures Sailors are qualified to perform armed watch standing duties when needed.
USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) completes a vertical replenishment-at-sea with USNS John Lewis (T-AO-205) while transiting the Arabian Sea, June 15. Replenishments-at-sea ensure Sailors receive supplies, mail, and other needed items without the ship having to pull into port.
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 helicopter prepares to land aboard expeditionary mobile base USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5). As a floating sea base, the ship is capable of refueling, rearming, and deploying a variety of military assets.
A U.S Sailor aboard USS Milius (DDG 69) stands watch as the guided-missile destroyer transits regional waters supporting the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of June 14, CENTCOM forces have redirected 142 commercial ships that complied and disabled 9 vessels that did not comply.
Sailors aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) perform maintenance on MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters, keeping them mission-ready as the aircraft carrier transits the Arabian Sea and supports the U.S. blockade against Iran.
An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter lifts off from the flight deck of USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) as the ship transits the Arabian Sea in support of the blockade against Iran. As of June 13, CENTCOM forces have redirected 141 commercial vessels and disabled 9 to ensure compliance.