USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (IKE)
@TheCVN69
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#ICYMI
#MightyIKE
pinned 29 new Chiefs in yesterday's ceremony. To read about the event visit:
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We own the night.
#MightyIKE
is operating in the
@US5thFleet
area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Red Sea.
#AlwaysReady
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The calm before the launch.
ABH2 Juan Alvarado directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet, attached to the "Wildcats" of VFA-131.
#MightyIKE
is operating in the
@US5thFleet
area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
#AlwaysReady
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U.S. Forces, Allies Conduct Joint Strikes in Yemen
As part of ongoing international efforts to respond to increased Houthi destabilizing and illegal activities in the region, on Jan. 22 at approximately 11:59 p.m. (Sanaa / Yemen time), U.S. Central Command forces alongside UK…
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from aboard The Best Damn Ship in the Navy,
#MightyIKE
.
#GreaterEachDay
#WeLikeIKE
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Underway, Shift Colors🇺🇸
#MightyIKE
is now underway on a regularly scheduled deployment.
#WeLikeIKE
#GreaterEachDay
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Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Officers (Shooters) signal a Super Hornet fighter jet to launch from the flight deck of the best damn ship in the Navy.
#MightyIKE
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Teamwork makes the dream work 🤝
IKE &
@csg_two
are
#ReadyOnArrival
, conducting joint & bilateral operations alongside
@Warship_78
, 🇮🇹
@ItalianNavy
frigates, and
#USSMountWhitney
.
@USNavy
#StrongerTogether
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The Mighty IKE and
@csg_two
units are bringing
#PowerForPeace
and enhanced regional security to the
@US5thFleet
/
@CENTCOM
region.
@USNavy
#ReadyOnArrival
#WeAreNavalAviation
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A New Year’s Resolution will not change a thing, because we are
#GreaterEachDay
Happy New Year’s from
#MightyIKE
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There’s no substitute for presence. ⚓️
📍STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR - The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group transits the Strait of Gibraltar, Oct. 28, 2023.
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Here on the
#MightyIKE
, we love and value one another. 🫶
#TheWayoftheWarriorSailor
Wishing our friends and family a Happy Valentine's Day. ❤️
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#MightyIKE
sails the Red Sea.
#IKEAtNight
IKE is operating in the
@us5thfleet
area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
#AlwaysReady
#PresenceMatters
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At the heart of these strikes were the
#WarriorSailors
of
#MightyIKE
. Our Sailors work tirelessly 24/7 to keep IKE locked and loaded.
#AlwaysReady
U.S. Forces, Allies Conduct Joint Strikes in Yemen
As part of ongoing international efforts to respond to increased Iranian-backed Houthi destabilizing and illegal activities in the region, on Feb. 3 at approximately 11:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command forces,…
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Who you gonna call?
#MightIKE
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U.S. Forces, Allies Conduct Joint Strikes in Yemen
On Feb. 24, at approximately 11:50 p.m. (Sanaa Yemen time), U.S. Central Command forces alongside UK Armed Forces, and with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, conducted strikes…
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#MightyIKE
sails the Red Sea.
IKE is operating in the
@us5thfleet
to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
#PresenceMatters
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Electricity is in the air tonight⭐️🌕
Sailors conduct maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet, attached to the “Wildcats” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, on the flight deck.
#MightyIKE
is operating in the
@US5thFleet
area of operations
#AlwaysReady
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Name a better office view…we’ll wait
#MightyIKE
carrier strike group sails the
@US5thFleet
area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
#ReadyOnArrival
#GreaterEachDay
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There are lots of colors on the flight deck! This helps differentiate between rates and positions, so what might seem like chaos is actually a perfectly orchestrated evolution. A thread.
#GreaterEachDay
#WeLikeIke
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#ReadyOnArrival
✅
#ICYMI
#MightyIKE
has passed through the Suez Canal and has entered the Red Sea, November 4th. IKE and
@csg_two
are deployed to the
@US5thFleet
/
@CENTCOM
area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
#GreaterEachDay
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Clear view. Blue skies. Sit back and watch our birds fly. 🦅
#MightyIKE
is operating in the
@us5thfleet
area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
#AlwaysReady
#PresenceMatters
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🫡 PROUDLY SERVING FOR 30 YEARS ✈️
Happy Women’s History Month from the crew of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower! Today, we start our celebration and recognition of the countless forward-deployed women aboard CVN 69, past, present and future.
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Always Flying ✈️
#MightyIKE
carrier strike group conducts flight operations in the
@US5thFleet
area of operations to help ensure maritime security & stability. Our presence in the region is about deterring malign activities & deescalating tension and uncertainty.
#AlwaysReady
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#AlwaysReady
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Video of launches from USS GRAVELY, USS CARNEY, and USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER supporting strikes on Iranian-backed Houthi targets
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Catch and release!
#MightyIKE
conducts flight operations in the
@us5thfleet
area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
#AlwaysReady
#PresenceMatters
#GreaterEachDay
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The
#MightyIKE
is providing airpower to protect the
#ResponsibleExit
of U.S. and coalition forces from
#Afghanistan
. See the all hands effort taking place to launch and recover aircraft!
#GreaterEachDay
#WeLikeIke
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We've completed our transit of the
#SuezCanal
- a thread. “Our strike group is excited to sail and fly in the conduct of our operations in the
#RedSea
. The importance of our regional partnerships throughout
@US5thFleet
cannot be overstated ..." 1/10
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Sailing through the Night 🌕
#MightyIKE
is operating in the
@US5thFleet
area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
#AlwaysReady
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Night Ops, Flight Ops🌙🛫
#MightyIKE
carrier strike group conducts night-flight operations during a scheduled deployment. Day and night, IKE is launching and recovering aircraft.
#WeLikeIKE
#GreaterEachDay
@flynavy
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Ready, Aim, Fire!
Sailors participate in a live-fire exercise aboard
#MightyIKE
. IKE is deployed to the
@US5thFleet
area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
#TrainLikeYouFight
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E/A-18G Growlers play a unique role across the fleet! See more in the first part of our Air Power video series.
#GreaterEachDay
#WeLikeIke
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We’re back to sea after the talented craftsman from America’s Shipyard
@NNSYNews
and the
#MightyIKE
crew helped get IKE in fighting shape.
#WeLikeIKE
#GreaterEachDay
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Fierce and fearless. 💣 ⚔️ 💪🏻
Everyday women of all jobs and ranks execute the Navy's mission as warfighters, operators, and force multipliers.
#MightyIKE
is operating in the
@us5thfleet
area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
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Fear the Fox 🦊
An MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to HSM-74, takes off from the flight deck aboard
#MightyIKE
. IKECSG’s presence in the
@US5thFleet
area of operations is about deterring malign activities and deescalating tension and uncertainty.
#PresenceMatters
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#MightyIKE
has entered the chat.
#ICYMI
IKE Carrier Strike Group is now operating in the Arabian Gulf. Our presence in the region is about deterring malign activities & deescalating tension and uncertainty.
#AlwaysReady
@CENTCOM
@csg_two
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In 1994 IKE, was the first combatant vessel to integrate women. Today, there are more than 81,000 women serving in the U.S. Navy. We will continue to break barriers for future generations like those of the past did for us.
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Our capacity expands when we sail in company with like-minded navies across the globe. The
@USNavy
never sails alone, we have Allies, Partners & Friends everywhere.
@JMSDF_SDF_ENG
destroyer Setogiri (DD 156), operating with us in the
@US5thFleet
Area of Operations. 🇯🇵⚓️🇺🇸
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Doing what we do best🛫🛬
#MightyIKE
is operating in the Arabian Gulf in support of maritime security and stability in the
@US5thFleet
area of operations.
#PresenceMatters
#GreaterEachDay
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What a beautiful day! The French Aquitaine-Class Frigate
#Languedoc
(D 653) sails alongside the
#MightyIKE
in the Mediterranean Sea. 🇫🇷⚓️🇺🇸
#StrongerTogether
cc:
@FranceOTAN
@MarineNationale
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In
@USNavy
lingo, she is affectionately called a flat-top, bird-farm or a big deck. In times of crisis our Nation's leadership call for her presence & with it the security & stability she ensures. Sailors call her home while our adversaries call for help.
#WeLikeIke
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IKE Carrier Strike Group arriving! We're on a scheduled deployment in the
@USNavyEurope
area of operations in support of U.S. national interests & security in Europe & Africa. And we're looking pretty good doing it! RT if you agree.
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More amazing photos from yesterday's operations with the French Aquitaine-Class Frigate Languedoc (D 653), in the
#Mediterranean
Sea. RT if you agree!
#StrongerTogether2021
🇫🇷⚓️🇺🇸
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Blink and you’ll miss it. ⚡️ 👀
An FA-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, attached to the "Fighting Swordsmen" of VFA-32, takes off from the flight deck.
#MightyIKE
is operating in the
@us5thfleet
are of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
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Ready, Set, Go!🚦
ABH1 Roberts signals to an F/A-18E, attached to the “Wildcats” of VFA-131, during flight operations aboard
#MightyIKE
. IKE is operating in the
@US5thFleet
area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
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We're 12 hours away!
Who else out there is as excited as us? Tweet you photos to us tomorrow with the following tags:
#NavyHomecoming
#GreaterEachDay
#WeLikeIKE
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Blink and you’ll miss it. ⚡️👀
An F/A-18E, attached to VFA-105, takes off from the flight deck aboard
#MightyIKE
. Day and night, IKE’s squadrons are patrolling to support maritime security and freedom of navigation.
#FA18
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#AlwaysReady
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#GreaterEachDay
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#ReadyonArrival
The IKECSG
@csg_two
has entered the Arabian Gulf, Nov, 26.
#MightyIKE
's continued presence plays a critical role in maintaining freedom of navigation in the
@CENTCOM
area of operations.
#AlwaysReady
On Nov. 26, the Carrier Strike Group Eisenhower (IKECSG) completed a transit of the Strait of Hormuz to enter the waters of the Arabian Gulf as the Strike Group continues to support USCENTCOM missions.
While in the Arabian Gulf, the IKECSG are patrolling to ensure freedom of…
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Pictured here is 4.5 acres of bad-guy butt kicking Aircraft Carrier. Deployed forward we are providing leaders with quick response options for nearly any challenge - from confronting rivals to helping local populations recover from natural disasters.
#WeLikeIKE
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Yesterday's passing exercise was intense! Check out
@NavyGR
#HSPsara
(F 494) making her 5-inch sing during a live-fire exercise. And
#USSMitscher
we see you, nice shooting. Pretty sure these two deserve a RT! cc:
@USNavyEurope
🇬🇷🇺🇸
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Part 1 of our Air Power series is on the E/A-18G Growler and its unique capabilities!
#GreaterEachDay
#WeLikeIke
#AirPower
@flynavy
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The watchful eyes of the bridge watch team. 👁️
#MightyIKE
is operating in the
@us5thfleet
area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
#AlwaysReady
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The view from the RHIB during an EOD cast exercise.
#MightyIKE
is operating in the
@us5thfleet
area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
#AlwaysReady
#PresenceMatters
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Flying into the Sunset🌅
An MH-60R Seahawk, attached to HSM-74, conducts flight ops in the Atlantic Ocean.
#WeLikeIKE
#MightyIKE
#GreaterEachDay
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OK.
#LightningHandshake
has us so busy we didn't release these amazing images from yesterday! Thanks to
@MoroccanArmed
#HSM74
was able to conduct a live-fire exercise in
#Morocco
. cc:
@flynavy
@USNavyEurope
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🚁
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the "Dusty Dogs" of HSC-7, conducts routine operations. IKECSG is deployed to the
@US5thFleet
area of operations to support maritime security and stability.
#GreaterEachDay
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Happy Thanksgiving from
#MightyIKE
's very own CO,
@ChowdahHill
and CMC Frank!
#WeLikeIKE
#GreaterEachDay
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Ready, Aim, Fire! 🔫🎯
#MightyIKE
’s catapult officers, or shooters, verify that all pre-flight checks have been completed and everyone on the flight deck is in position to commence flight operations.
#WeLikeIKE
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#AlwaysReady
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#GreaterEachDay
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Capt. Demo reporting for duty in the ship's USO lounge. 🫡 🐶
#MightyIKE
is operating in the
@us5thfleet
area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
#MuttsWithAMission
#GreaterEachDay
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Sometimes it all lines up. The other day we noticed the Italian Navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Luigi Rizzo (F 595), cruising in our vicinity so we decided let's do what friends do - cruise together.
#StrongerTogether
thanks to
@ItalianNavy
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** The flight deck, fantail, catwalks and weather decks are secured for non-essential personnel while conducting flight operations **
For the first time in 18 months,
#MightyIKE
is launching and recovering aircraft!
#WeLikeIKE
#GreaterEachDay
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The best damn Aviation Boatswain's Mates in the fleet keep our flight deck in tip-top shape.
#MightyIKE
is operating in the
@us5thfleet
area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
#AlwaysReady
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Another incredible sunset!
An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the "Swamp Foxes" of HSM-74 flies alongside IKE in the
#RedSea
.
#GreaterEachDay
#WeLikeIke
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IKE sails alongside the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force destroyer Setogiri (DD 156).
#GreaterEachDay
#WeLikeIKE
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Safe! ⚾️🧢 Another perfect landing in the Mediterranean 🌊 as Ike continues to demonstrate its capabilities.
#HappyOpeningDay
#GreaterEachDay
#WeLikeIke
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Happy Birthday to us!🥳🎂
#MightyIKE
celebrated our 46th year since commissioning in 1977.
#WeLikeIKE
#GreaterEachDay
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Another successful RAS in the books.
@MSCSealift
#Mighty
IKE conducts a replenishment-at-sea while operating in the
@us5thfleet
area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
#MSCDelivers
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Before flight ops begin each day, our AOs are working diligently to ensure ordnance is loaded up and ready to go.
#GreaterEachDay
#WeLikeIke
@USNavy
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Guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729), front, sails in formation with ships from the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in the Arabian Sea.
#GreaterEachDay
#WeLikeIKE
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Happy 4th of July! A thread.
#GreaterEachDay
#WeLikeIKE
#4thofJuly
#HappyBirthdayAmerica
@USNavy
@flynavy
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What's better than cruising in the Mediterranean? Cruising with a beautiful Italian! 😍😙 The Maestrale-class
@ItalianNavy
frigate ITS Libeccio (F 572), sails alongside the
#MightyIKE
#BetterTogether
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Flight ops from the point of view of our Landing Signal Officers, who make sure the conditions are right for recovering aircraft!
#GreaterEachDay
#WeLikeIKE
@USNavy
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The
#MightyIKE
continues to protect U.S. and coalition forces during the
#Afghanistan
drawdown.
#GreaterEachDay
#WeLikeIke
#TheSoundofFreedom
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What a week! Vertical replenishment-at-sea, replenishment-at-sea flight ops and a whole lot of maintenance. Hit the RT button if you like IKE!
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Nothing like an early morning RAS 🌅
#MightyIKE
conducts a replenishment-at-sea with
@MSCSealift
’s USNS Supply. IKECSG is deployed to the
@US5thFleet
area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
#AlwaysReady
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USS Philippine Sea and USS Mason engage a GQM-163, supersonic target, launched by the NASA’s Wallops Fight Facility using AEGIS combat system and SM-2 missiles. Philippine Sea and Mason are underway conducting surface warfare advanced tactical training (SWATT) with CSG2.
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Benvenuto! 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇹
#MightyIKE
sails with the
@ItalianNavy
ITS Virginio Fasan (F 591) during a transit in the Atlantic Ocean while participating in composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX).
#WeLikeIKE
#GreaterEachDay
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Mail, supplies, and several tons of ammo onloaded! Thanks to USNS Arctic for the great delivery!
#GreaterEachDay
#WeLikeIke
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