SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Sailors observe as replenishment oiler USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) comes alongside Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) for a replenishment-at-sea in the South China Sea, March 30, 2026. Rafael Peralta 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 Ryre Arciaga) Share

U.S. 3RD FLEET

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, prepares to land on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), April 2, 2026. Comstock, part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nadia James) Share

At Sea

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class James Warguez, an aviation maintenance technician assigned to Air Station Barber’s Point, escorts members of a local family to a U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter embarked on Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) for further transport to Weno, Federated States of Micronesia, on April 6, 2026. The crew of Midgett rescued the family on April 6 after their 23-foot single-outboard skiff vessel went missing a week earlier in the waters of Chuuk State. U.S. Coast Guard missions in the Indo-Pacific focus on issues that directly support and advance our regional partners’ efforts to protect fish stocks and ensure the safety of life at sea, helping to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Nilson) Share

At Sea

Bridge watchstanders aboard the Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) locate a 23-foot single-outboard skiff vessel carrying three members of a missing family in the waters of Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, during the early hours of April 6, 2026. The crew of Midgett rescued the family after the vessel went missing on March 30 in the waters of Chuuk State. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Lauren Taber) Share

At Sea

U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Stephanie Jocis, operations officer aboard Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757), observes a 23-foot single-outboard skiff vessel, carrying three members of a missing family in the waters of Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, in Midgett’s search light during the early hours of April 6, 2026. The crew of Midgett rescued the family after the vessel went missing on March 30 in the waters of Chuuk State. U.S. Coast Guard missions in the Indo-Pacific focus on issues directly supporting and advancing our regional partners’ efforts to protect fish stocks and ensure the safety of life at sea, ensuring a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Lauren Taber) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Sailors, assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), prepare to secure a CH-53E Super Stallion, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, to the deck during flight deck operations in the Pacific Ocean, April 2, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 2, 2026) Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) sails alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during a refueling-at-sea, April 2, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anna Plummer) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dontae Smith, a field artillery radar operator with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a defense of the amphibious task force live-fire drill aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) in the Pacific Ocean, April 3, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 31, 2026) – U.S. Navy Capt. William Mathis, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), pilots an E/A-18G Growler, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, March 31. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Holloway) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A U.S. Sailor, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), signals a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during deck landing qualifications in the Pacific Ocean, April 2, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart) Share

ESG 3 LATEST NEWS

260126-N-DB724-1027 Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and NASA engineers prepare to release a crew module test article from the ship’s well deck, Jan. 26, 2026. John P. Murtha is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations performing a just-in-time training in support of U.S. Space Command's human space flight recovery mission to retrieve NASA’s Artemis II crew and spacecraft following their splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. U.S. 3rd Fleet, an integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute our Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations—from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster response. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jomark A. Almazan) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 31, 2026) –An F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, assigned to VFA-122, lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), March 31, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Holloway) Share