PACIFIC OCEAN

An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the “Fighting Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 10, 2025. Nimitz is underway in U.S. 3rd Fleet conducting routine training operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner) Share

USS America (LHA 6)

220917-M-MJ391-1231 Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), right, sails next to amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) during a photo exercise in the East China Sea, Sept. 17, 2022. This training evolution provided two America-class ships the opportunity to sail together in close proximity, providing valuable training to both crews. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Lape) Share

SIBUTU PASSAGE

SIBUTU PASSAGE (Feb. 6, 2025) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to the “Black Eagles” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 113, recovers on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Feb. 6, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Amber Rivette) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, transport inert ordnance to an U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to VMFA-242 during a simulated ordnance load operation aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in the Philippine Sea, Japan, Feb. 10, 2025. Marine F-35Bs bring a 5th generation multi-discipline strike capability to support combined-joint all domain operations in key maritime terrain. The America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), compromising amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), and amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are underway conducting routine integrated operations in 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 operated with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler Andrews) Share

GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Feb. 11, 2025) – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) transits Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, Feb. 11, 2025. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Jefferson City is one of five forward-deployed fast-attack submarines. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines are the backbone of the Navy’s submarine force. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam’s fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, helping to reaffirm the submarine force's forward-deployed presence in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. James Caliva) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 11, 2025) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Zachary Phillips from San Jose, California, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) launches an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 on the flight deck while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 11. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway 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 3rd Class Darian Lord) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

250210-N-TW227-1331 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2025) Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from the 31st MEU Air Combat Element (ACE) on the flight deck of the USS John L. Canley (ESB 6), during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) drill in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 10. The USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is underway 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 Seaman Kenneth Melseth) Share

CELEBES SEA

250207-N-GC571-1203 CELEBES SEA (Feb. 7, 2025) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conduct search and rescue training with an MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 Feb. 7, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Pablo Chavez) Share

SULU SEA

250206-N-TD381-1188 SIBUTU PASSAGE STRAIT (Feb. 6, 2025) An MH-60R Seahawk, assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78, prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the ship transits the Sibutu Passage Feb. 6, 2025. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah B. Goessl) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 6, 2025) Lt. j. g. Peter Greenbaum, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), and Australian Navy Sailors rig a Zodiac Mark 2 Grand Raider general purpose inflatable boat alongside USS Benfold during multilateral operations with Australia and the United Kingdom in the South China Sea, Feb. 6. Benfold 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 2nd Class Monica Walker.) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 6, 2025) Lt. j. g. Peter Greenbaum, a junior officer stationed aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), climbs a ladder up the starboard side of USS Benfold during multilateral operations with Australia and the United Kingdom in the South China Sea, Feb. 6. Benfold 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 2nd Class Monica Walker.) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 6, 2025) Lt. j. g. Peter Greenbaum, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), and Australian Navy Sailors guide a Zodiac Mark 2 Grand Raider general purpose inflatable boat toward USS Benfold during multilateral operations with Australia and the United Kingdom in the South China Sea, Feb. 6. Benfold 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 2nd Class Monica Walker.) Share