GUAM

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, middle right, and Fleet Master Chief Don Davis, fleet master chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, meet with Rear Adm. Brett Mietus, commander, Joint Region Marianas, middle left, Rear Adm. Joshua Lasky, commander, Joint Task Force Micronesia, and their senior enlisted leaders during their visit to Guam, July 8, 2025. Koehler’s visit to Guam underscored it as a key U.S. strategic location for sustaining and maintaining U.S. power, deterring adversaries, and responding to crises across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

Information Systems Technician Seaman Christopher Estevez, from Avon Park, Florida, middle, simulates fighting a fire during a damage control drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) while operating in the Indian Ocean, July 8. The 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

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) participate in an oleoresin capsicum (OC) course in the North Pacific Ocean, July 5. The Preble 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 Jamaal Liddell) Share

SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE, Thailand

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Adam Ochs, commanding officer of the USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32), conducts a tour for members of the Royal Thai Navy during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2025 at Sattahip Naval Base, Thailand, July 7. CARAT is a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mitchell Johnson) Share

SULU SEA

A Sailor, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, attached to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, fast-ropes in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Sulu Sea, July 7. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWA CSG) is in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. The George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Geoffrey L. Ottinger) Share

CHANGI, Singapore

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) move a line during a sea and anchor detail in Changi, Singapore, July 8. The 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

MANILA, Philippines

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Tansip, right, Chief of the AFP Chaplain Service, salutes sideboys following a tour aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while anchored off the coast of the Philippines, July 5, 2025. The USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWA CSG) is conducting a port visit during their routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lillian Olen) Share

CORAL SEA

CORAL SEA (July 7, 2025) A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary, prepares to land on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Coral Sea, July 7. The America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating 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 Sam McNeely) Share

SURIGAO STRAIT

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) search for debris on the flight deck during flight quarters in the Surigao Strait, July 4. The 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

CORAL SEA

CORAL SEA (July 6, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) signal a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is clear to take off from the flight deck of the America while conducting flight operations in the Coral Sea, July 6. The America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating 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 Sam McNeely) Share

CORAL SEA

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B lightning II aircraft, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take off during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Coral Sea, July 8. Marine F-35Bs bring a 5th generation multi-discipline strike capability to support combined-joint all domain operations in key maritime terrain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, 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. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins) Share

CORAL SEA

U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to transport a simulated casualty during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) exercise aboard the expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB-6) in the Coral Sea, July 7. VBSS is part of the maritime interception operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, 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. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan) Share