IWO TO, Japan

250525-N-NA545-1007 IWO TO, Japan (May 25, 2025) A Japanese media representative captures a U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 and attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, as the aircraft conducts a “touch-and-go” during a field carrier landing practice (FCLP) at Iwo To, Japan, May 25, 2025. FCLP is a required flight training for pilot qualification and proficiency that precedes aircraft carrier landing operations, ensuring warfighting readiness in support of regional security and stability in the U.S. Indo Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dyxan K. Williams) Share

SEA OF JAPAN

SEA OF JAPAN (May 27, 2025) U.S. Navy Sailors lower the jack staff on the foc’sle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) during sea and anchor detail, May 27. The Shoup is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, and is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Armstrong) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 28, 2025) An MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, launches from the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86), May 28. The Shoup is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, and is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Armstrong) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

An MH-60S Seahawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, May 28, 2025. The George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class August Clawson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Gunner’s Mate Seaman Emily Nutt, from Pensacola, Florida, assigned to weapons department’s armory division, fires a shot line on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) before a fueling-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command-chartered ship motor tanker Badlands Trader while underway in the Pacific Ocean, May 28, 2025. The George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Geoffrey L. Ottinger) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A Sailor trains on the proper handling of the Mark 18 Mod 0 Carbine on the aft missile deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) in the South China Sea, May 27, 2025. The Gridley, assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Meyer) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 26, 2025) Hull Technician 1st Class Ryan Rocerto, from Beaverton, Oregon, welds a serving tray aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) in the Philippine Sea, May 26. The Preble is forward deployed and 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 1st Class Jamaal Liddell) Share

INDAN OCEAN

INDIAN OCEAN (May 23, 2025) Seaman Ethan Goelz from Bradenton, Florida, left, and Seaman Ezrael Gordillo from San Jose, California, right, remove the chocks and chains from an MH-60R, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49 det. 4, as it sits on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) during flight operations in the Indian Ocean, May 23. The Ralph Johnson is forward deployed and 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 1st Class Hannah Fry) Share

DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory

DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (May 25, 2025) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) stand along the starboard side of the fo’c’sle while pulling into U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, May 25. The Ralph Johnson is forward deployed and 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 1st Class Hannah Fry) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 27, 2025) An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft prepares to land on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, May 27. The America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are 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, 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 Seaman Sam McNeely) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 27, 2025) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Dominick Donley, from San Jacinto, California, performs maintenance on an MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 while a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Air Combat Element (ACE) lands on the flight deck of the USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, May 27. 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 Kenneth Melseth) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

An E/A-18G Growler, from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, May 27, 2025. The Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner) Share