SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 29, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, flies over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), April 29, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine, is underway 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 Adina Phebus) Share

LAEM CHABANG

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (April 26, 2024) U.S. Navy Capt. Brian Schrum, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), gives a tour of the ship’s flight deck and aircraft to Royal Thai Navy officers, April 26, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt is in Thailand for a scheduled port visit, supporting operational readiness and regional alliances. Theodore Roosevelt is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine and is currently conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Williamson) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, approaches the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Exercise Balikatan 24, while underway in the South China Sea, Apr. 27, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, transits the South China Sea during Exercise Balikatan 24, Apr. 27, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share

LAEM CHABANG

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (April 28, 2024) U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate Seaman Elijah Bushy, from Brunswick, Ga., right, and U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Johnathan Divietro, from Elkhart, Ind., stand watch as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) prepares to depart Laem Chabang, Thailand, April 28, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt was in Thailand for a scheduled port visit, supporting operational readiness and regional alliances. Theodore Roosevelt is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine and is currently conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

CHANGWON, Republic of Korea

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, poses for a photo with senior leadership at the Republic of Korea (ROK) Naval Academy in Changwon, Republic of Korea, April 18, 2024. Koehler met with leadership to discuss the importance of the U.S.-ROK alliance and security concerns in the region. (Photo Courtesy of ROK Navy) Share

CHANGWON, Republic of Korea

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, signs the guest book at the Republic of Korea (ROK) Naval Academy in Changwon, Republic of Korea, April 18, 2024. Koehler met with leadership to discuss the importance of the U.S.-ROK alliance and security concerns in the region. (Photo Courtesy of ROK Navy) Share

CHANGWON, Republic of Korea

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, and Vice Adm. Kim Dong Lae, deputy superintendent of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Naval Academy, center right, have lunch with midshipmen at the ROK Naval Academy in Changwon, Republic of Korea, April 18, 2024. Koehler spoke about the importance of the U.S.-ROK alliance and security concerns in the region. (Photo Courtesy of ROK Navy) Share

CHANGWON, Republic of Korea

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, poses for a photo with senior leadership and midshipmen at the Republic of Korea (ROK) Naval Academy in Changwon, Republic of Korea, April 18, 2024. Koehler met with leadership to discuss the importance of the U.S.-ROK alliance and security concerns in the region. (Photo Courtesy of ROK Navy) Share

CHANGWON, Republic of Korea

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, addresses midshipmen at the Republic of Korea (ROK) Naval Academy in Changwon, Republic of Korea, April 18, 2024. Koehler spoke about the importance of the U.S.-ROK alliance and security concerns in the region. (Photo Courtesy of ROK Navy) Share

REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with Adm. Kim Myung-soo, Republic of Korea (ROK) chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, second from left, at the ROK Fleet Headquarters in Busan, Republic of Korea, April 18, 2024. Koehler met with leadership to discuss the importance of the U.S.-ROK alliance and security concerns in the region. (Photo Courtesy of ROK Navy) Share

YOKOSUKA

YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 26, 2024) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 3rd Class Dantae Nettles, from Philadelphia, directs an Aircraft Carrier Crash Crane on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while in-port Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, April 26. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eric Stanton) Share