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KOROR, Palau (Sept. 22, 2025) The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6), arrives in Koror, Palau in support of Pacific Partnership 2025, Sept. 22, 2025. Now, in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increased security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings) Share

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KOROR, Palau (Sept. 22, 2025) The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6), arrives in Koror, Palau in support of Pacific Partnership 2025, Sept. 22, 2025. Now, in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increased security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings) Share

SINGAPORE

SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2025) Sailors from the Indonesian Sea and Coast Guard Unit participate in a sensing workshop during Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) in Singapore, Aug. 7, 2025. SEACAT is a multilateral, multi-platform exercise including ashore and at-sea training evolutions emphasizing real-world engagements to enhance cooperation and maritime security capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings) Share

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SINGAPORE (Aug. 6, 2025) Leadership from the Bangladesh Navy participate in a senior leader tabletop exercise during Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) in Singapore, Aug. 6, 2025. SEACAT is a multilateral, multi-platform exercise including ashore and at-sea training evolutions emphasizing real-world engagements to enhance cooperation and maritime security capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings) Share

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SINGAPORE (Aug. 5, 2025) Attendees from the Bangladesh Coast Guard participate in a sea vision training exercise during Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) in Singapore, Aug. 5, 2025. SEACAT is a multilateral, multi-platform exercise including ashore and at-sea training evolutions emphasizing real-world engagements to enhance cooperation and maritime security capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings) Share

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SINGAPORE (Aug. 5, 2025) Rear Adm. Todd Cimicata, commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73, gives remarks during the opening ceremony of Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) in Singapore, Aug 5, 2025. SEACAT is a multilateral, multi-platform exercise including ashore and at-sea training evolutions emphasizing real-world engagements to enhance cooperation and maritime security capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings) Share

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SINGAPORE (Sept. 11, 2025) – Forward-deployed submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) departs from Singapore after a scheduled port visit, Sept. 11. Frank Cable is underway supporting the U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, operating with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Henry Sohl) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

U.S. Navy Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Vincent Cortez prepares to launch an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3, aboard expeditionary sea base USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 3, 2025. For the first time in the rotation’s history, the MRF-D Marine Air-Ground Task Force's Aviation and Ground Combat Elements embarked aboard a U.S. Navy vessel to extend operational reach and provide flexible, combat-credible options across the Indo-Pacific. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3, hovers above the flight deck during night flight operations aboard expeditionary sea base USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 3 2025. For the first time in the rotation’s history, the MRF-D Marine Air-Ground Task Force's Aviation and Ground Combat Elements embarked aboard a U.S. Navy vessel to extend operational reach and provide flexible, combat-credible options across the Indo-Pacific. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 15, 2025) – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) conducts bilateral training with the Royal Australian Navy in the South China Sea, Sept. 15. 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

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 17, 2025) - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) pulls alongside the Republic of Korea’s Cheonji-class fast combat support ship ROKS Daecheong (AOE-58) before a replenishment-at-sea in support of Freedom Edge 25, Sept. 17. Trilateral exercises like Freedom Edge demonstrate our shared commitment to maintain peace in the Asia-Pacific. Curtis Wilbur is forward deployed and currently 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 Seaman Mark Bergado) Share

U.S. 7th FLEET AREA OF OPERATION

250916-N-SF508-1440 U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2025) – Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy, and U.S. Navy ships sail in formation in support of Exercise Freedom Edge 25 in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, Sept. 16, 2025. Trilateral exercises like Freedom Edge demonstrate our shared commitment to achieve and maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, 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 1st Class Charles Oki) Share