Suva, Fiji

SUVA, Fiji (May 8, 2025) Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, right, deputy commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, speaks with Capt. Timoci Natuva, commander, Republic of Fiji Navy, during staff talks while in port for a scheduled visit to Suva, Fiji, May 8, 2025. The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), and the 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 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

Suva, Fiji

SUVA, Fiji (May 8, 2025) Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, center, deputy commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, participates in an inspection ceremony with sailors of the Republic of Fiji Navy, prior to staff talks during a port visit to Suva, Fiji, May 8, 2025. The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), and the 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 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

Suva, Fiji

Musician 2nd Class Marcel Carrion, from Washington, D.C., assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet Bands’ “Orient Express,” and Lt. Andrea Sematoske, from Syracuse, New York, bandmaster of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band, both embarked aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), participate in the “Breakfast Show,” with host Tevita Nawadra Ratabacaca on Fiji TV during a port visit to Suva, Fiji, May 6, 2025. Blue Ridge and the 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 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) pulls alongside the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) for a replenishment-at-sea in the South China Sea, May 6, 2025. The Curtis Wilbur, 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 Seaman Apprentice Mark Bergado) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Two E/A-18G Growlers from the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 and an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Mighty Shrikes" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 fly by the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, May 6, 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 makes an arrested gear landing on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, May 6, 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

Changi, Singapore

CHANGI NAVAL BASE, SINGAPORE (May 6, 2025) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, walks aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) for a tour on Changi Naval Base during the International Maritime Defense Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 25, May 6, 2025. IMDEX Asia 25 is Asia's leading naval and maritime defense event. The U.S. Navy routinely participates in IMDEX to promote dialogue, stability, and security cooperation throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe) Share

Changi, Singapore

CHANGI NAVAL BASE, SINGAPORE (May 6, 2025) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center right, Capt. David Huljack, commander of Destroyer Squadron 15, right, Cmdr. Ivan Dobrev, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), center left, and Cmdr. Jordan White, executive officer of DDG 105, left, pose for a photo on Changi Naval Base during the International Maritime Defense Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 25, May 6, 2025. IMDEX Asia 25 is Asia's leading naval and maritime defense event. The U.S. Navy routinely participates in IMDEX to promote dialogue, stability, and security cooperation throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A Sailor observes a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, May 5, 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 Seaman Apprentice Franklyn M. Guage) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Apprentice Jorden King, from Atlanta, Georgia, signals an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Battle Cats” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73 to take off during flight operations on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) in the South China Sea, May 3, 2025. The Curtis Wilbur, 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 Seaman Apprentice Mark Bergado) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Sailors move forward to remove chocks and chains from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Battle Cats” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73 during flight operations on the flight of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) in the South China Sea, May 3, 2025. The Curtis Wilbur, 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 Seaman Apprentice Mark Bergado) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Sailors respond to a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) in the South China Sea, May 3, 2025. The Gridley, 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 Timothy Meyer) Share