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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

E/A-18G Growlers, from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, fly in formation during an aerial change of command ceremony alongside 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 Carson Croom) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA, (May 24, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), remove chocks and chains from an MH-60S Seahawk, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, on the flight deck while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, May 24. 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

LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES (May 26, 2025) U.S. Navy Equipment Operator 2nd Class Timothy Kittle, left, and Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Patrick Simpson, both assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, prepare for a diving exhibition during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 26, 2025. Los Angeles Fleet Week, now in its eighth iteration, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric M. Butler) Share

LANGKAWI, Malaysia

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) man the rails during a maritime static display during Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 in Langkawi, Malaysia, May 19, 2025. The Higbee, 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 Peter K. McHaddad) Share

PORT KLANG, Malaysia

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) moored along the same pier as the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) at Port Klang, Malaysia, May 24, 2025. The Nimitz is conducting a port call 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 Emma Burgess) Share

SYDNEY

SYDNEY, Australia (May 26, 2025) – The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Sydney, Australia, for a scheduled port visit, May 26, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Damian Cook) Share

SYDNEY

SYDNEY (May 26, 2025) - Sailors assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and 7th Fleet Staff man the rails while pulling into Sydney, Australia for a scheduled port visit, May 26, 2025. 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 Lt.j.g. Sarah Merrill) Share