PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Joaquin Duron and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Evelyn Jiminez, both assigned to America-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signal an incoming MH-60S Seahawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Aug. 6, 2026. Essex is currently underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the region and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute our Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster response. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenyatta Headley) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 9, 2026. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Launching and Recovery Equipment) Airman Aprentice Ethan Oase) Share

TOKYO BAY

Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) transits Tokyo Bay, July 24, 2026. Vermont, homeported at 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, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel G. Providakes) Share

COMMANDER, FLEET ACTIVITIES OKINAWA

Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 21, attached to Naval Beach Unit 7, operates in Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa's (CFAO) small boat basin onboard White Beach Naval Facility, July 30, 2026. CFAO maintains and operates facilities to support United Nations Command-Rear missions, coalition and allied partners, U.S. Navy ships, submarines, and aircraft and joint force assets in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zack Guth) Share

SAN DIEGO

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 9, 2026. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Launching and Recovery Equipment) Airman Apprentice Ethan Oase) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, fly in formation during a friends and family day cruise hosted by Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Aug. 8, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt’s friends and family day cruise showcases carrier strike group capabilities and the professionalism of the crew. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, shoots flares while flying over the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN) 71 during a friends and family day cruise, Aug. 8, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt’s friends and family day cruise showcases carrier strike group capabilities and the professionalism of the crew. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Harstad) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, conducts a flyby during a friends and family day cruise hosted by Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN) 71, Aug. 8, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt’s friends and family day cruise showcases carrier strike group capabilities and the professionalism of the crew. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Harstad) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Friends and family members of Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), watch an air show on the flight deck, Aug. 8, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt’s friends and family day cruise showcases carrier strike group capabilities and the professionalism of the crew. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, launches off the flight deck during a friends and family day cruise hosted by Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Aug. 8, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt’s friends and family day cruise showcases carrier strike group capabilities and the professionalism of the crew. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, converses with U.S. Charge d'Affaires to Cambodia Aleks Zittle at the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia during his visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 6, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center right, poses for a photo with members of the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia U.S. Marine Security Guard detachment during his visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 6, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share