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    USS San Diego conducts routine operations off the coast of Sasebo [Image 3 of 6]

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    Two naval personnel wearing blue hard hats and safety goggles are stationed on the deck of a warship, with one using a radio/communication handset. Behind them is a visible weapons system, likely a Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) or similar naval defense system. The scene appears to be during a port operation or underway evolution with mountainous coastline visible in the background.

    JAPAN

    08.25.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Julian Mata 

    USS San Diego (LPD 22)

    U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Keflin Deogracias, left, and Katherine Gutierrez, assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock San Diego (LPD 22), stand watch on the foc’sle off the coast of Sasebo, Japan, Aug. 26, 2026. San Diego, assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group 7 / Task Force 76, is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julian Mata)

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    Date Taken: 08.25.2026
    Date Posted: 09.01.2026 20:33
    Photo ID: 9904756
    VIRIN: 260826-N-OI019-1034
    Resolution: 5007x3219
    Size: 3.89 MB
    Location: JP
    Web Views: 10
    Downloads: 2

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    A naval officer wearing a maroon cap labeled 'OOD' (Officer of the Deck) stands on the bridge wing of a warship, facing forward toward a harbor. The officer is equipped with a yellow signal/communication satchel and a radio, overseeing ship operations. A coastal city with green hills is visible in the background, along with another naval vessel moored nearby.
    A dramatic low-key portrait of a young person partially illuminated against an almost entirely dark background. The face is lit from above and slightly to the right, revealing facial features with eyes appearing closed or downcast. A faint purple/magenta light is visible at the top of the frame, and the subject appears to be wearing a zip-up jacket.
    Two naval personnel wearing blue hard hats and safety goggles are stationed on the deck of a warship, with one using a radio/communication handset. Behind them is a visible weapons system, likely a Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) or similar naval defense system. The scene appears to be during a port operation or underway evolution with mountainous coastline visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy officer, identified by his name tag as 'CAPT VALERO, COMMANDING OFFICER' aboard the USS San Diego LPD 22, is speaking into a shipboard intercom or sound-powered phone handset. He is wearing a dark blue Navy coverall uniform and a black ball cap with gold insignia. The setting appears to be a shipboard compartment or hangar bay area with various equipment and warning signs visible in the background.
    A military or naval officer in blue utility coveralls sits in what appears to be a vessel's bridge or command station. He is wearing a black baseball cap with insignia, sunglasses, and a watch, while holding a water bottle. The setting contains multiple monitors, wiring, and control equipment consistent with a naval or coast guard vessel.
    The image shows the flight deck of a U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), identifiable by its distinctive angular superstructure. Two personnel in dark coveralls are walking across the deck, which features standard flight deck markings including white lines and a yellow rectangle. Various deck equipment including orange traffic cones, wooden pallets, and a deck tractor are visible near the superstructure.

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