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Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, academic experts, and industry partners pose for a photo at the Naval Postgraduate School during a planning conference for the 2025 Northwest Pacific (NWPAC) wargame, Nov. 22, 2024. Held annually in Kanagawa, Japan, the NWPAC wargame is aimed at strengthening bilateral maritime operational effectiveness among U.S. and Japanese forces. The NWPAC 2025 wargame was a fully comprehensive exercise representing a new level of coordination among allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Javier Chagoya) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET

Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 and a Republic of Korea Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft fly USS George Washington (CVN 73) while participating Carrier Strike Group Exercise (CSGEX) while at sea, Nov. 12, 2025. CSGEX is a bilateral exercise that strengthens naval interoperability, enhances the U.S. and Republic of Korea alliance, and demonstrates joint commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. 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 region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lillian Olen) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2025) - Fire Controlman 1st Class Cory R. Adams, from Arizona, prepares a Mark 38 25mm machine gun for firing aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) during a pre-action calibration firing exercise in the Indian Ocean, Oct. 2. Fitzgerald 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cyrus Roson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Timothy Rodriguez, with USS Tripoli, Task Force 76 sends off a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, from aboard Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Kaga (DDH 184) during exercise ANNUALEX Oct.19, 2025. The exercise supports both force’s mission to strengthen interoperability, enhance joint maritime strike capabilities and maintain readiness in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandra Vega) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Christopher Everett, with the USS Tripoli, Task Force 76, hand signals a P25 firefighting vehicle during a flight deck operation rehearsal aboard Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Kaga (DDH 184), during exercise ANNUALEX, Oct.18, 2025. The exercise supports both force’s mission to strengthen interoperability, enhance joint maritime strike capabilities and maintain readiness in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Everett is native to Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandra Vega) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Oct. 29, 2025) - Sailors assigned to Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) prepare to conduct mooring operations at Naval Base Guam, Oct. 29. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Jefferson City is one of five fast-attack submarines forward deployed in the Pacific. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines serve as the backbone of the Navy's submarine force, ensuring readiness and agility in safeguarding maritime interests around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Mai) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET

Sailors, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, attached to Commander, Task Force 70, and Republic of Korea Navy sailors participate in a fast-rope exercise on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway at sea during Carrier Strike Group Exercise (CSGEX) 2025, Nov. 10, 2025. CSGEX is a bilateral exercise that strengthens naval interoperability, enhances the U.S. and Republic of Korea alliance, and demonstrates joint commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. 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 region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Crowley) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Sailors stand by the rail aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) in preparation for a replenishment-at-sea with Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) while underway in the South China Sea, Oct. 23, 2025. Fitzgerald 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cyrus Roson) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 2, 2025) – U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776), and Royal Australian Navy sailors conduct mooring operations at Fleet Activities Yokosuka for Hawaii’s scheduled port visit, Nov. 2, 2025. Hawaii, homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and assigned to Submarine Squadron 1, 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 2nd Class Daniel G. Providakes) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET

George Washington Carrier Strike Group sails alongside Republic of Korea Navy ships Sejong the Great-class destroyer ROKS Seoae Ryu Seong Ryong (DDG 993), Sejong the Great-class destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi I (DDG 992), Chungmugong Yi Sun-class destroyer ROKS Wang Geon (DDH 978), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69), and Chungmugong Yi Sun-class destroyer ROKS Gang Gam Chan (DDH 979) during a joint live-fire exercise at sea as part of Carrier Strike Group Exercise (CSGEX) 2025, Nov. 11, 2025. CSGEX is a bilateral exercise that strengthens naval interoperability, enhances the U.S. and Republic of Korea alliance, and demonstrates joint commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. 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 region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Geoffrey L. Ottinger) Share

AT SEA

Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 and a Republic of Korea Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft fly in formation while participating in Carrier Strike Group Exercise (CSGEX) while at sea, Nov. 12, 2025. CSGEX is a bilateral exercise that strengthens naval interoperability, enhances the U.S. and Republic of Korea alliance, and demonstrates joint commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. USS George Washington (CVN 73) 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 region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Geoffrey L. Ottinger) Share

AT SEA

Forces from the U.S. Navy George Washington Carrier Strike Group, Carrier Airwing (CVW) 5, and Republic of Korea Navy sail and fly in formation during Carrier Strike Group Exercise (CSGEX) while at sea, Nov. 12, 2025. CSGEX is a bilateral exercise that strengthens naval interoperability, enhances the U.S. and Republic of Korea alliance, and demonstrates joint commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. USS George Washington (CVN 73) 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 region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Geoffrey L. Ottinger) Share