PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1646, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1, approaches Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while conducting launch and recovery operations, Sept. 8, 2025. Boxer is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Normand Basque) Share

NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY POINT MUGU, Calif.

An F/A-18F Super Hornet takes flight Sept. 15 at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu in California as part of Gray Flag 2025. Gray Flag is a test event for the joint force to evaluate and test the effectiveness of advanced systems in a “real world” operational environment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Dana Rene White) Share

NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY POINT MUGU, Calif.

Conducted annually at Naval Base Ventura County in California, Gray Flag is the naval aviation test community’s premier large force test event, providing unique venues for large-scale integration of new capabilities across services and platforms. The joint force, industry and nation’s allies work together during the event to ensure seamless integration and interoperability, key elements that sustain the warfighters’ decisive advantage in the field. (U.S. Navy Photo by Dana Rene White) Share

NAVAL WEAPONS STATION SEAL BEACH, Calif.

Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts munitions transfer operations at the Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach ammunition pier Sept. 19, 2025. The new pier allows for safer, more secure and efficient operations while supporting larger Navy vessels. (U.S. Navy photo by Gregg Smith). Share

SAGAMI BAY

SAGAMI BAY, Japan (Sept. 22, 2025) – Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Jason Farmer, from California, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, removes an external power cord on an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter during flight quarters aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), Sept. 22. Dewey is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 14, 2025) — Fire Controlman 2nd Class Alexander Brooks, from Dallas, left, and Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Eric Gallardo, from Phoenix, fire a .50-caliber machine gun on the aft missile deck aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) during a gun shoot in the South China Sea, Sept. 14. John Finn is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexandria Esteban) Share

CHINHAE, South Korea

CHINHAE, South Korea (Sept. 17, 2025) – Contracted mariner Mark Harper, left, cargo mate, motor tanker Allied Pacific, shows Republic of Korea (ROK) crew members of ROK Cheonji-class fast combat support ship ROKS Daecheong (AOE-58) the consolidated cargo replenishment (CONSOL) station and describes the process for connecting the span wire/ROBB coupling, during familiarization training, at Chinhae, Sept. 15. CONSOL capability is when a specially outfitted MSC-controlled tanker conducts underway refueling operations, transferring fuel and/or cargo to combat logistics-force ships at sea. (Courtesy photo) Share

AT SEA

AT SEA (Sept. 18, 2025) - Republic of Korea’s Cheonji-class fast combat support ship ROKS Daecheong (AOE-58) connects its fuel line to Military Sealift Command’s commercial charter oiler MT Allied Pacific during a consolidated cargo replenishment (CONSOL) at sea, Sept. 18, in support of Freedom Edge 2025. CONSOL capability is when a specially outfitted MSC-controlled tanker conducts underway refueling operations, transferring fuel and/or cargo to combat logistics-force ships at sea. (Courtesy photo) Share

IE SHIMA, Japan

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a Sailor with Task Force 73, Logistics Group Western Pacific, support Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members to refuel an AH-64DJP Apache helicopter during exercise Resolute Dragon 25 on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah Barksdale) Share

SAN DIEGO

Cryptologic Technician Technical 2nd Class Manuel Valdez Nuño, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), participates in a damage control assessment in the hangar bay, Sept. 8, 2025. Essex is homeported in San Diego, conducting a maintenance period to upgrade and refurbish many key systems aboard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aaron J. Rolle) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Sasebo community members board the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Sasebo Autumn Festival 2025 in Sasebo, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. Chief welcomed more than 1,200 visitors during the festival which celebrated the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the JMSDF Sasebo District and included displays and demonstrations of JMSDF vessels, vehicles, equipment, and capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Raquell Williams) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) prepares to receive amphibious combat vehicles with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 14, 2025. Elements of the 11th MEU embarked Boxer to conduct integrated training off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms) (This image was created in color and changed to black-and-white.) Share