PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 1, 2025) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) conducts a live-fire exercise during Pacific Vanguard 2025 in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 1. Pacific Vanguard is a multilateral exercise between the Royal Australian Navy and Air Force, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps to strengthen their skills in maritime operations, anti-submarine warfare operations, air warfare operations, live-fire missile events, and advanced maneuvering scenarios in the Mariana Islands Range Complex. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Trevor Hale) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2025) – Sailors heave around line on the aft missile deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during a replenishment-at-sea in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 23. The Curtis Wilbur is underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting routine operations. The U.S. Navy conducts exercises and operations to maintain readiness, refine tactics, deter conflict, and support maritime homeland defense. The Curtis Wilbur is forward deployed and currently assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Bergado) Share

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2025) Airman Christa Sharmer, from Norman, Oklahoma, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares to fire down range during a small arms live fire exercise in the North Pacific Ocean, Sept. 2. The America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeadan Andre) Share

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2025) Airman Christa Sharmer, left, from Norman, Oklahoma, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), fires at a target during a small arms live-fire exercise in the North Pacific Ocean, Sept. 2. The America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeadan Andre) Share

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct missile handling with the rolling air frame missile launcher on the ship’s missile deck in the North Pacific Ocean, Sept. 4. The America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amy Cocoro Mullins) Share

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct missile handling with the NATO Sea Sparrow missile launcher on the ship’s missile deck in the North Pacific Ocean, Sept. 4. The America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amy Cocoro Mullins) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, approaches the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), Aug. 27, 2025. The John P. Murtha is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commands around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. The John P. Murtha is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2025) - Damage Controlman 2nd Class Isiah Roberts, from Pine Hills, Florida, center, assumes the role as scene leader aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during an integrated training team general quarters drill in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 23. The Curtis Wilbur is underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting routine operations. The U.S. Navy conducts exercises and operations to maintain readiness, refine tactics, deter conflict, and support maritime homeland defense. The Curtis Wilbur is forward deployed and currently assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Bergado) Share

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Sept. 2, 2025) – U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Dono Pena, from Chico, California, paints the hull of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Sept. 2. The Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9, is currently pierside at Naval Air Station North Island in its homeport of San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maddix Almeyda) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, approaches the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), Aug. 27, 2025. The John P. Murtha is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commands around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. The John P. Murtha is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2025) - Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 1st Class Christopher Painter, from Kelso, Washington, slacks off line on the aft missile deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during a replenishment-at-sea in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 23. The Curtis Wilbur is underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting routine operations. The U.S. Navy conducts exercises and operations to maintain readiness, refine tactics, deter conflict, and support maritime homeland defense. The Curtis Wilbur is forward deployed and currently assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Bergado) Share

PHUKET, Thailand

PHUKET, Thailand (Aug. 31, 2025) – From left, Torpedoman's Mate 2nd Class Nikolai Abke and Gunner's Mate Seaman Ian Clark, assigned to the forward-deployed submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), stand a force protection watch during the ship’s arrival to Phuket for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 31. The Frank Cable is underway supporting the U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward deployed numbered fleet, operating with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Haley Wilson) Share