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UNDER THE C OL ORS

USS FIREBOLT (PC 10) FIRES A
GRIFFIN MISSILE DURING A TEST
AND PROFICIENCY FIRE IN THE
ARABIAN GULF.
ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 05, 2021) The Cyclone-class
coastal patrol ship USS Firebolt (PC 10) fires a Griffin
missile during a test and proficiency fire in the Arabian
Gulf, Nov. 5, 2021. Firebolt, assigned to Commander,
Task Force (CTF) 55, is supporting maritime security
operations and theatre security cooperation efforts in the
U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Army photo by
Spc. Aleksander Fomin)

USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) SAILORS CONDUCT
MAINTENANCE IN SOUTH CHINA SEA
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 31, 2021) Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd
Class Joseph Schallock, a native of Lakeside, Calif., assigned to the
“Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, conducts
maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class
aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Oct. 31, 2021. Carl Vinson
Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet
area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and
partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free
and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 3rd Class Jeff D. Kempton)

USS PORTLAND (LPD 27) CONDUCTS
FLIGHT OPERATIONS IN THE GULF OF
ADEN.

GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 11, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate
Airman Jacore Guilford, right, holds onto Aviation Boatswain’s
Mate 3rd Class Colby Evans as he signals a CH-53E Super
Stallion helicopter attached to the “White Knights” of Marine
Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th
Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), to take off from the flight
deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD
27), Oct. 11, 2021. Portland and the 11th MEU are deployed
to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval
operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the
Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific
through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke
points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd
Class Devin Kates) 27