SAN DIEGO, Calif.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) pulls into their homeport of Naval base San Diego, Feb. 21, 2022. Stockdale, assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, returned from a seven-month deployment to the 3rd, 5th, and 7th fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kristine Joy Nool) Share

SAN DIEGO, Calif.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) pulls into their homeport of Naval base San Diego, Feb. 21, 2022. Stockdale, assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, returned from a seven-month deployment to the 3rd, 5th, and 7th fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kristine Joy Nool) Share

SAN DIEGO, Calif.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) pulls into their homeport of Naval base San Diego, Feb. 21, 2022. Stockdale, assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, returned from a seven-month deployment to the 3rd, 5th, and 7th fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kristine Joy Nool) Share

SAN DIEGO, Calif.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) pulls into their homeport of Naval base San Diego, Feb. 21, 2022. Stockdale, assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, returned from a seven-month deployment to the 3rd, 5th, and 7th fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kristine Joy Nool) Share

JAPAN

SAPPORO, Japan (Feb. 6, 2025) – Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s (CFAY) mascot Yokopon, left, and U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Seth Koenig, public affairs officer for Commander, Task Force 70 (CTF 70), pose for a photo with a festival goer during the 75th Annual Sapporo Snow Festival. Approximately two million visitors from around the globe visit the festival each year to see hundreds of snow and ice sculptures. This is the 40th year the U.S. Navy has participated in the festival, allowing Sailors a unique opportunity to experience Japanese culture and tradition while strengthening the close friendship between the U.S. Navy and citizens of Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Fischer) Share

Japan

SASEBO, Japan (February 18, 2025) – Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Naomi Taylor from Houston, Texas, lowers the flag during a sea and anchor evolution on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) while getting underway from Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Feb. 18. Ralph Johnson 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 1st Class Hannah Fry) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

250215-N-HT008-2070 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2025) Fire Controlman (Aegis) 3rd Class Rene Gonzales, from Tucson, Arizona, left, and Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Bryce Connolly, from Phoenix, Arizona, launch a meteorological balloon from the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 15. Milius 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 3rd Class Trevor Hale) Share

BALI SEA

BALI SEA (Feb. 16, 2025) Command Master Chief Phillip Pickle mans the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during Multinational Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in the Bali Sea, Feb. 16, 2025. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe) Share

BALI SEA

BALI SEA (Feb. 16, 2025) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) render honors to the Sudirohusodo-class hospital ship KRI dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat (992) during Multinational Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in the Bali Sea, Feb. 16, 2025. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe) Share

BALI SEA

BALI SEA (Feb. 16, 2025) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) render honors to the Sudirohusodo-class hospital ship KRI dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat (992) during Multinational Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in the Bali Sea, Feb. 16, 2025. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe) Share

BALI SEA

BALI SEA (Feb. 16, 2025) Ships maneuver ahead of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) while in formation during Multinational Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in the Bali Sea, Feb. 16, 2025. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe) Share

BALI SEA

BALI SEA (Feb. 16, 2025) Aircraft fly near the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) while in formation during Multinational Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in the Bali Sea, Feb. 16, 2025. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe) Share