19 February 2024 U.S. Forces Participate in Indian Navy-led Exercise MILAN U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) joined ships, aircraft and personnel from India and numerous other navies to begin Exercise MILAN 2024 in the Bay of Bengal, Feb. 19.
19 February 2024 U.S., Japan and Australia Conduct Trilateral Exercise in Bay of Bengal The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) conducted a trilateral exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to strengthen interoperability and readiness between the three nations, in the Bay of Bengal, Feb. 17-18.
15 February 2024 U.S. 7th Fleet Holds Change of Command, Welcomes New Commander U.S. 7th Fleet held a change of command ceremony Feb. 15 at the Fleet Activities Yokosuka Theater.
21 December 2023 USNS Mercy arrives in the Republic of Palau for Pacific Partnership 24-1 Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.
21 December 2023 Pacific Partnership 24-1 Concludes Third Mission Stop in Pohnpei Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific.
29 November 2023 Japan, Republic of Korea, U.S. Navies Conduct Trilateral Maritime Exercise The U.S. Navy’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 conducted a trilateral maritime exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), Nov. 26.
24 April 2023 The Watch: MAKO SENTRY 23 Prepares Warfighting Ready Reserve MOC Watchstanders CORONADO, Calif. - More than 100 U.S. Navy Reserve sailors from U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) and U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets executed MAKO SENTRY 23, the third SENTRY exercise to test the warfighting readiness of the Maritime Operational Center (MOC) Reserve Watch standing units, March 30-April 2 at
23 April 2023 U.S. Navy, JMSDF Conduct Training Torpedo Exercise in Japanese Waters NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan - Aircrews from the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 conducted anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo training in Sagami Bay, April 13.
06 December 2022 USS Mississippi Sailors Volunteer at Western Australia Wildlife Center Sailors from the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) volunteered at a Perth-area wildlife center during their scheduled port visit to Royal Australian Navy HMAS Stirling Naval Base, Australia, Dec. 2.
06 December 2022 USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) Returns to Yokosuka, Japan The forward-deployed Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) returned to Yokosuka, Japan Dec. 5, concluding their successful deployment in the 7th Fleet area of operations.
01 December 2022 Fast-Attack Submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) Arrives in HMAS Stirling, Western Australia The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) arrived at HMAS Stirling Naval Base near Rockingham, Australia following routine operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
29 November 2022 Naval Oceanography Visits Australia Rear Adm. Ron Piret, Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, visited Australia to meet with his counterparts from the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during a scheduled visit to the region, Nov 7-11, 2022.
28 November 2022 7th Fleet Cruiser Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in South China Sea UPDATE 1358 local: The PRC's statement about this mission is false. USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) conducted this FONOP in accordance with international law and then continued on to conduct normal operations in waters where high seas freedoms apply. The operation reflects our continued commitment to
08 November 2022 VP-10 Completes Operation Kuru Kuru ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE BASE OHAKEA, New Zealand - The Red Lancers of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 demonstrated the capabilities of the P-8A Poseidon for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) on Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, October 19-27.
06 November 2022 USS Ronald Reagan Hosts Japanese Prime Minister during International Fleet Review Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 units concluded their participation in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force International Fleet Review (IFR) in Yokosuka and Sagami
27 October 2022 Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, USS New Orleans Operate as Combined Force with Canadian, Japanese Allies in U.S. 7th Fleet The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and the USS New Orleans, assigned to Task Force 76/3, joined forces to conduct combined integrated operations with maritime forces from Canada and Japan to experiment with naval concepts in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, concluding operations across
24 October 2022 VP-45 Participates in Resolute Dragon 2022 NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan – “The Pelicans” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 45 participated in exercise Resolute Dragon Oct. 10-13 in the Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral training exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S. and Japan alliance.
17 October 2022 U.S. Navy Supports Australia’s Indo-Pacific Deployment Alongside Canada, Japan in the South China Sea Maritime forces from Canada, Japan, and the United States concluded exercises in the South China Sea in support of Royal Australian Navy forces, Oct. 17.
16 October 2022 Commander, Naval Forces Korea Hosts Annual Mine Warfare Symposium BUSAN, South Korea - Operational readiness and mine countermeasure proficiency at sea was the focus of an international conference hosted by the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea, October, 13, 2022.
14 October 2022 Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group arrives in Manila The U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) arrived in Manila for a routine port visit while on patrol in U.S. 7th Fleet, Oct. 14.