PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 6, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to the F-35B detachment of the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Myers/Released) 190206-N-ZL062-0001 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhTR3wuwuWs

Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara's (LCS 32) commanding officer, Cmdr. Brian Sparks, executive officer, Cmdr. Paul Richardson, and Command Senior Chief Rose Thibodeaux and their crew take the viewer on a virtual ship tour of the mission bay, hangar bay, flight deck, fo'c'stle, bridge, and galley. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS integrate with joint, combined, manned and unmanned teams to support forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Vance Hand. For a high-resolution download of this video, visit the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) at this link: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/878041/uss-santa-barbara-lcs-32-virtual-ship-tour #usnavy #usssantabarbara #warship #lcs ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2S0vLVoLoM

Women have and continue to play a significant role in making naval aviation, world-class. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMb2fxVd-go

Learn more about the SWO Training Pipeline from Lieutenant Mike Perry, a Basic Division Officer Course Instructor (BDOC). "At BDOC, we’re preparing students for the Junior Officer of the Deck Course (JOOD) course by giving them a foundation of skills they can build on, not only in the next phase of their training but their career as a whole." #SWOTraining #NavyReadiness ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0nY2ZX0Fjs