PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Logan Goetz, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 25, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms) Share

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) A Royal Cambodian Navy Delegation welcomes Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) to Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez) Share

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) Cmdr. Andrew Recame, commanding officer of Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) Meets with Radm. Chong Sideth, Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander of Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez) Share

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) A Royal Cambodian Navy Delegation welcomes Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) to Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez) Share

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) Cmdr. Andrew Recame, commanding officer of Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) meets with Radm. Chong Sideth, Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander of Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez) Share

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) Cmdr. Andrew Recame, commanding officer of Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) disembarks Cincinnati at Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez) Share

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) Cmdr. Andrew Recame, commanding officer of Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) salutes the ensign before disembarking Cincinnati at Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez) Share

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) A Royal Cambodian Navy Delegation welcomes Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) to Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Cryptologic Technician Maintenance 2nd Class Nicholas Trautvetter, left, and U.S. Navy Ens. Jewel Maigue view the Mother of All Asia – Tower of Peace statue while standing watch on the bridge wing of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) watch as the ship transits the San Bernardino Strait, Dec. 25, 2025. Frank E. Petersen Jr., assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th 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 3rd Class Christian Kibler) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Sailors perform a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walkdown on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) after a vertical replenishment in the South China Sea, Dec. 30, 2025. Spruance, assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Steis) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts a vertical replenishment with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO-187) in the South China Sea, Jan. 17, 2026. Abraham Lincoln, assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Steis) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Richard Cruz shoots a 50-caliber machine gun during a Small Craft Action Team (SCAT) drill aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Jan. 22, 2026. Tripoli is 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 3rd Class Paul LeClair) Share