Naval Base Ventura County, Calif.

U.S. Navy Builder 3rd Class Michael Angelo-Rebamonte, a Seabee with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, shoots the M-4 carbine at the Naval Base Ventura County Seabee Range in Ventura, California, Sept. 26, 2025. NMCB-3 is homeported in Port Hueneme, California, and is consistently training on high-quality construction, expeditionary logistics, and combat operations to support the U.S. and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class August Clawson) Share

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Sep. 17, 2025) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Madisen Kuthy, left, from Moore, Oklahoma, and Operations Specialist 3rd Class Mario Camacho, from San Diego, shift colors on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently moored at Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aljay Monzales) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2025) An MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78, conducts a hoist exercise with Chilean Navy diesel-electric submarine CNS Thomson (SS 20), Sept. 15. Thomson is operating with U.S. Navy units as part of the annual Diesel-Electric Submarine Initiative (DESI) program established in 2001 by U.S. Fleet Forces Command and partners with South American submarine-operating navies as they participate in fleet readiness exercises. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin Tang) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Andrew Sampayan engages an attacking simulated water-craft during an anti-terrorism drill aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Sep. 22, 2025. Tripoli is forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan, and operates in U.S 7th Fleet, the U.S Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, which 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 Kobie Binette) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors assigned to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) pull alongside Peruvian Navy Amsterdam-class support ship BAP Tacna (ARL-158) during a replenishment at sea, Sept. 14, 2025. Savannah is currently underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our 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 Mineman 3rd Class Petty Officer Angelo Rodriguez) Share

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO — (Sept. 25, 2025) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) arrived at its new homeport of Naval Base San Diego, Sept. 25, marking the end of its six-year forward deployment to Sasebo, Japan, and the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. With a crew of over 1,200 Sailors and capable of deploying over 1,600 Marines, America delivers a self-contained, mobile crisis response force, ranging from combat operations to humanitarian aid and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aja Bleu Campbell) Share

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Sept. 25, 2025) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits San Diego Bay to its new homeport in San Diego, Sept. 25, marking the end of its six-year forward deployment to Sasebo, Japan, and the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. With a crew of over 1,200 Sailors and capable of deploying over 1,600 Marines, America delivers a self-contained, mobile crisis response force, ranging from combat operations to humanitarian aid and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jomark A. Almazan) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) fires an MK38 MOD2 weapon system on the fantail during a live-fire exercise, Sept. 6, 2025. Boxer is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Tyler Miles) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Isaiah Horn, right, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), and a native of Fresno, California, shoots an M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise, Sept. 6, 2025. Boxer is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Normand Basque) Share

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan

A U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft, with Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 125, departs from the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025, in support of Freedom Edge 25. Trilateral exercises like Freedom Edge demonstrate a shared commitment to achieve and maintain peace in the Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger) Share

BUSAN, South Korea

BUSAN, South Korea (Sept. 25, 2025) – Quartermaster 3rd Class Lauren Davilla stands bridge lookout watch aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while sailing into Busan, South Korea, Sept. 25, 2025. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct routine operations in the Indo-Pacific to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andres Fonts) Share

BUSAN, South Korea

BUSAN, South Korea (Sept. 25, 2025) – U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Busan, South Korea, Sept. 25, 2025. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct routine operations in the Indo-Pacific to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andres Fonts) Share