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Navy Counselor 1st Class Menh Luc is forward deployed in Yokosuka, Japan on the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). (U.S. Navy digital art by Mass Communication Specialist More

191028-N-WI365-1010 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 28, 2019) Lt. Andrew Berry, from Dousman, Wis., scans the horizon during a “sea and anchor” evolution aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S More

191029-N-WI365-1003 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 29, 2019) Chief Damage Controlman Tony Ebarb, from Houston, stands watch in Central Control Station aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. M More

191030-N-WI365-1094 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 30, 2019) Chief Warrant Officer 3 Joshua Patat, from Athens, Ga., loads ammunition into an ammo hoist prior to a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided More

Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Joseph Norris, from Stone Mountain, Ga., prepares ammunition prior to a crew served weapons training on the aft missile deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS J More

Chief Intelligence Specialist Justin Ortega, left, from Kansas City, Mo., commands line handlers to ‘heave’ on the phone and distance line on the foc’s’le aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer More

Search-and-rescue swimmer Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Nicolas Ramirez, from Cajamarca, Colombia, stands by prior to small boat operations aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCai More

Gunner’s Mate Seaman Danny Ortiz, from West Palm Beach, Fla., performs maintenance on a MK-38 25mm gun aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned to More

Cmdr. Ryan T. Easterday, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) observes from the bridge wing as the ship makes its approach to the Lewis and Clark-cl More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Daniel Denayer, from San Clemente, Calif., establishes communications with the anti-terrorism watch officer from the foc’s’le during a small craft attack team (SCAT) drill aboard the A More

A Sailor simulates setting fire boundaries in a berthing during a damage control training team drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned to De More

Machinist Mate 3rd Class Paige Ramlow, from Manor, Texas, takes lube oil level readings in a main machinery room aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is as More

Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Zachary Kai, from Kau, Hawaii, signals a Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force SH-60 helicopter from the Japanese helicopter destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) to land on the flight deck aboa More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Joel Watson, from Bakersfield, Calif., stands by on the foc’s’le aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) prior to a replenishment-at-sea. Mc More

Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Robert Parrish, from Kings Bay, Ga., simulates combating a fire in the ship’s laundry during a damage control training team drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile des More

Lt. John Zawarski, from Bethlehem, Pa., establishes communications with the pilot house from the helicopter control tower on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. M More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Dondre Summers, from Waldorf, Md., assembles an M240B machine gun mount aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) prior to a live fire gunnery More

Rear Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, salutes sideboys on the flight deck as he boards the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned to D More

Officer of the Deck Lt. Yuma Kuwata, from Yokohama, Japan, draws out the ship’s ideal course and position while standing watch in the pilot house aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John More

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) sails in formation with the JS Kirisame (DD 104) of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, and the HMAS Arunta (FFH 151) of the Royal More

Ensign Joseph Hurd, from Foley, Ala., establishes communication with central control station during a damage control training team drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCai More

Yeoman 3rd Class Jonathan Chamian, from San Diego, signals ‘test for communications’ from the foc’s’le aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) to the dry cargo and am More

Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Malcolm Luckie, from Manteca, Calif., utilizes a chipping hammer to remove excess flux prior to welding in the general workshop aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missil More

Gunner’s Mate Seaman Danny Ortiz, from West Palm Beach, Fla., replaces an M2HB .50-caliber machine gun barrel aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assig More

The Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155) performs divisional tactics with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) while conducting integrated op More

Lt. John Zawarski, from Bethlehem, Pa., communicates with the pilot house from the helicopter control tower as an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat (FFH More

Quartermaster 2nd Class Noble Myrick, from Butler, Pa., hoists up signal flags during a flag-hoisting drill between the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) and the Royal Aus More

Sailors stand by on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) during flight operations. McCain is assigned to Destroyer Squadron Fifteen (DESRON 15), th More

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) sails in formation with ships from the Indian Navy, Royal Australian Navy, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force while conducting rep More

Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Zachary Kai, from Kau, Hawaii, receives a Sea King 42C helicopter from the Indian Navy Shivalik-class stealth multi-role frigate INS Shivalik (F 47) as it prepares to land on the flig More

Lt. Yuma Kuwata, from Yokohama, Japan, monitors surface contacts while standing watch in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) during More

Ships from the Indian Navy, Royal Australian Navy, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force make their approach toward the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) while conducting More

Ships from multiple nations sail in formation prior to sailing alongside the Sindhughosh-class submarine INS Sindhuraj (S 57) as part of Malabar 2020. Malabar is an India-led multinational exercise designed to More

Cmdr. Ryan T. Easterday, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) observes from the bridge wing as multiple ships sail in formation during a photo exerc More

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Indian Navy Deepak-class fleet tanker INS Shakti (A 57) and the Royal Australian Navy Anzac- More

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) fires its mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire gunnery exercise with ships from multiple nations as part of Malabar 2020. Malabar is More

Cmdr. Ryan T. Easterday, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) waves to the Takanami-class destroyer JS Oonami (JS 111) as it makes its approach duri More

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) fires its mark-38 25mm gun during a pre-aim calibration live-fire gunnery exercise. McCain is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Chrystian Bradley, from El Paso, Texas, inflates a ‘killer tomato’ with a ram fan on the flight deck prior to live-fire gunnery exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile d More

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10). McCain is More

Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Timothy Blake, from Detroit, prepares to conduct tactical room-clearing during an active shooter training drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain More

Electronics Technician 2nd Class Ricky Weddle, from Lyle, Wa., combats a simulated fire in the commanding officer’s cabin during a damage control training team drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missil More

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10). McCain is More

Chief Hospital Corpsman Darsean Sharpe, from Atlanta, administers a flu shot to a Sailor in main medical aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned t More

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Mashū-class fast combat support ship JS Ōmi (AOE-426) of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense More

Fire Controlman (Aegis) 3rd Class Connor Jenkins, from Brandon, Miss., reloads an M9 service pistol during a small arms gun shoot on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS J More

Electronics Technician 2nd Class Ricky Weddle, from Lyle, Wa., conducts tactical room-clearing in the boatswain’s locker during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training evolution aboard the Arleigh Bu More

Machinist Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Pipes, from St Louis, Mo., departs a simulated casualty scene during an integrated training team drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCai More

Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Joshua Farr, from Woodbridge, Va., simulates conducting counter-fire on a hostile submarine during an anti-submarine warfare drill in the combat information center aboard th More

Yeoman 1st Class Darren Givens, from Chattanooga, Tenn., log course and speed change reports while standing watch in the pilot house aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (D More

Seaman Wayne Reid, from Miami, climbs up a ladder well to combat a simulated fire during a damage control training team drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). More

Chief Gunner’s Mate Daniel Eastwood, left, from San Antonio, Texas, observes as Gunner’s Mate Seaman Danny Ortiz, center, from West Palm Beach, Fla., operates a mark-38 25mm gun from a remote operator console i More

Ensign Joseph Durigan, far left, from Longwood, Fla., Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Joshua Farr, center, from Woodbridge, Va., and Operations Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Hansen, from Kissimmee, Fla. moni More

Ensign Nick Grossi, from Miami, passes underwater telephone communications while standing watch in a sonar control room aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) during More

Cmdr. Ryan T. Easterday, right, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) and Cmdr. Joseph Gunta, observe from the bridge wing as the ship sails in forma More

Ensign Daniel Toth, from Middletown, N.J., looks through a telescopic alidade while standing watch on the bridge wing aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain More

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) prepare to attach a pennant onto an SA-330J Puma helicopter during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammun More

Sailors conduct tactical room-clearing as part of the Navy Security Force Sentry (NSFS) course aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned to Destroye More

Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 3rd Class Jamekia Nelson, left, from Cleveland, assembles an M9 service pistol as Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 2nd Class Jalen Pontious, from Los Angeles, assembles a More

Sailors simulate combating a fire on the flight deck during an emergency flight quarters drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned to Destroye More

Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 2nd Class Jalen Pontious, from Los Angeles, posts security during the Navy Security Force Sentry (NSFS) course aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jo More

Machinist Mate 3rd Class Jasmine Booker, from Lakeland, Fla., stands watch in an auxiliary machinery room aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned More

Ensign Alexander McQuain, from Nashville, Tenn., establishes communication with the central conrol station from a repair locker during a damage control training team drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided- More

Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Hunter Holden, from Cascade, Idaho, loads ammunition into an M9 service pistol magazine during a Navy Handgun Qualifications Course (NHQC) on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh More

Sailors clean the weather decks during a fresh water washdown aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned to Destroyer Squadron Fifteen (DESRON 15), t More

Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Ronald Manalo, from San Pablo City, Philippines, reads over the engineering operational sequencing system in central control station during an engineering t More

Operations Specialist 2nd Class Chance Coogle, from Huntington Beach, Calif, stands watch in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). Mc More

Ensign Daniel Toth, from Middletown, N.J., establishes communication with central control station from a repair locker during a damage control training team drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile d More

Sailors maintain a 360-degree coverage on the flight deck during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is as More

Operations Specialist 3rd Class Jake Bactad, from Oceanside, Calif., establishes communication with the foc’s’le from the bridge wing aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain ( More

Supply Officer Lt. Barry Ventura, from Los Angeles, establishes communications with the pilot house from the helicopter control tower on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer U More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Dondre Summers, from Waldorf, Md., poses for portrait photo on a Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) mount on the foc’s’le aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S More

Sailors receive a UH-60L Blackhawk helicopter, with the U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan, as it prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain ( More

Machinist Mate 3rd Class Mark Magtibay, from San Pablo City, Philippines, performs maintenance on a gas turbine generator in an auxiliary machinery room aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer U More

Damage Controlman 3rd Class DanielPaolo Palma, from Cerritos, Calif., prepares to combat a simulated fire in the ship’s classroom during an integrated training team drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-m More

Cmdr. Ryan T. Easterday, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) observes from the bridge wing as the ship sails in formation with ships from the Nimit More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Christopher Pele, from Phoenix, Ariz., prepares to access a space during an active shooter drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). Mc More

Sailors simulate overhauling a space in the general workshop during a general quarters drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned to Destroyer More

Capt. Chase Sargeant, left, commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, presents Cmdr. Ryan T. Easterday with a meritorious service medal for his service as the commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guid More

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Zachary Irvin is forward deployed in Yokosuka, Japan on the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). (U.S. Navy digital art by Mass Communication Spec More

191028-N-WI365-1049 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 28, 2019) Sailors man the rails on the foc’s’le during a “sea and anchor” evolution aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). More

191029-N-WI365-1006 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 29, 2019) Gas Turbine Systems Technician 2nd Class Ronald Paul Manalo, from Laguna, Philippines, stands watch in a main machinery room aboard the Arleigh Burke-class gui More

191030-N-WI365-1126 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 30, 2019) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise. John S. McCain is assign More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Dondre Summers, center, from Waldorf, Md., inspects an M2HB .50-caliber machine gun prior to a crew served weapons training on the aft missile deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guide More

Lt. Daniel Feeney, from Old Greenwich, Conn., stands watch as the navigator on the pilot house aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned to Destroye More

Chief Boatswain’s Mate Juan Vigil, right, from Las Vegas, briefs Search-and-rescue swimmer Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Nicolas Ramirez, from Cajamarca, Colombia, prior to small boat operations aboard the Arleigh More

Gunner’s Mate Seaman Danny Ortiz, from West Palm Beach, Fla., performs maintenance on a MK-38 25mm gun aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned to More

Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Miguel Sanchez, from Douglas, Ga., fires a messenger line from the foc’s’le aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) to the Lewis and Clark-cla More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Daniel Denayer, from San Clemente, Calif., inspects an M2HB .50-caliber machine gun on the foc’s’le during a small craft attack team (SCAT) drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided- More

Sailors simulate combating a fire in a berthing during a damage control training team drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned to Destroyer S More

Machinist Mate Fireman Cinthya Olvera, from Las Vegas, checks pressure data in a main machinery room aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned to De More

Junior Officer of the Deck Ensign Russell Pico, from Jacksonville, Fla., stands watch in the pilot house aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) prior to a replenishm More

Chief Boatswain’s Mate Juan Vigil, from Las Vegas, observes as members of the chock and chain crew ground a Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force SH-60 helicopter from the Japanese helicopter destroyer JS Kaga ( More

Ensign Jason Durigan, from Longwood, Fla., prepares to establish communications with central control station during a damage control training team drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer U More

Seaman Wayne Reid, from Miami, Fla., grounds an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the ‘Golden Falcons’ of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Twelve (HSC-12) on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-mi More

Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Joseph Norris, center, from Stone Mountain, Ga., verifies as Fire Controlman 3rd Class Dondre Summers, from Waldorf, Md., shows a ‘clear and safe’ weapon during a live fire gunnery exerc More

Operations Specialist 3rd Class Alexander Hoerman, from Asheville, N.C., monitors the bright bridge console while standing watch in the pilot house aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jo More

Rear Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, meets with the chiefs’ mess aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned to Destroyer Squad More

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) sails in formation with the JS Kirisame (DD 104) of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, and the HMAS Arunta (FFH 151) of the Royal More

Information System Technician 2nd Class Francisco Vacacorral, from Oakland, Calif., sets boundaries during a damage control training team drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S More