PACIFIC OCEAN

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, takes off from the flight deck aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), June 26, 2026. Carl Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 1, is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kirsten Robbins) Share

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Sri Lanka Navy Commodore Dhanesh Pathberiya, Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, left, receives an award from U.S. Army Lt. Col. Matthew House, senior defense official and defense attaché to Sri Lanka, during the closing ceremony of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Sri Lanka 2026 in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, July 31, 2026. This year marks the 32nd iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to shared maritime security challenges in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Washler) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. David S. Cox, director, U.S. Pacific Fleet Maritime Headquarters and Sustainment, poses for a studio photo at the PACFLT headquarters on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 30, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Boan) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A Peruvian SH-3, attached to BAP Pisco, prepares to depart from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 in the Pacific Ocean, July 26, 2026. Thirty nations, 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenyatta Headley) Share

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii

U.S. Navy Sailors stand at parade rest as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) passes the USS Missouri memorial while pulling in to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), July 28, 2026. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Harstad) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A Royal Canadian Navy CH-147 Cyclone helicopter prepares to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), July 19, 2026. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

Naval Base Guam

Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) transits Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, July 29, 2026. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Minnesota is one of four forward-deployed fast-attack submarines. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines are the backbone of the Navy’s submarine force. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam’s fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, reaffirming the submarine force's forward-deployed presence across the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. James Caliva) Share

Naval Base Guam

Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) transits Apra Harbor as Minnesota returns to its homeport at Naval Base Guam July 29, 2026. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Minnesota is one of four forward-deployed fast-attack submarines. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines are the backbone of the Navy’s submarine force. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam’s fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, reaffirming the submarine force's forward-deployed presence across the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Mai) Share

Guam

Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) transits Apra Harbor as Minnesota returns to its homeport at Naval Base Guam July 29, 2026. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Minnesota is one of four forward-deployed fast-attack submarines. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines are the backbone of the Navy’s submarine force. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam’s fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, reaffirming the submarine force's forward-deployed presence across the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Mai) Share

DA NANG, Vietnam

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrives in Da Nang, Vietnam for a scheduled port visit, July 30, 2026. 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, 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 Estrella Velarde) Share

DA NANG, Vietnam

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) pulls into Da Nang, Vietnam for a scheduled port visit, July 30th, 2026. 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, 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 Juan Cordova) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Navy Seaman Brent Nazelrod, from Texas, observes Sailors as they operate a rigid-hull inflatable boat near Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during boat operations while underway in the Indian Ocean, July 25, 2026. Mustin is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Dimal) Share