PHILIPPINE SEA

250204-N-TW227-1048 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2025) Marines aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) walk across the flight deck while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 4. 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 Kenneth Melseth) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A Sailor with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) shoots the shot line to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) for a replenishment-at-sea in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 3, 2025. Nimitz is underway in U.S. 3rd Fleet conducting routine training operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Preston Jarrett) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Lt. j.g. Alejandro Quinones, from Puerto Rico, stands lookout on the bridge of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) while pulling into Naval Station San Diego, Jan. 31, 2025. Sampson is underway in U.S. 3rd Fleet conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Meyer) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, approaches the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during off-loading and onloading rehearsals in preparation for a ship to shore movement, in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 29, 2025. The Marines and Navy sailors executed off-loading and onloading operations to certify joint operations between weaponized and amphibious units for the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) in support of Marine and Navy personnel. The America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), comprising 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 operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

250204-N-FS097-1600 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 4, 2025) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Feb. 4, 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 3rd Class Nate Jordan) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

250203-N-TD381-1325 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 3, 2025) An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, assigned to the “Black Eagles” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 113, prepares to recover on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Feb. 3, 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 2nd Class Isaiah B. Goessl) Share

SAN DIEGO

Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command representatives explain their mission and capabilities to industry partners during WEST Conference 2025. WEST connects military, industry, and academia experts together to find innovative solutions to enhance operational capabilities that overcome complex challenges and evolving threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Ramon Go) Share

SAN DIEGO

John Pope, executive director, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), responds to questions from industry partners during WEST Conference 2025. WEST connects military, industry, and academia experts together to find innovative solutions to enhance operational capabilities that overcome complex challenges and evolving threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Ramon Go) Share

SAN DIEGO

Richard Capewell, software engineer at Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, gives a demonstration of the Boston Dynamics Spot to industry partners during WEST Conference 2025. WEST connects military, industry, and academia experts together to find innovative solutions to enhance operational capabilities that overcome complex challenges and evolving threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Ramon Go) Share

SAN DIEGO

Rear Adm. Seiko Okano, commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), speaks with representatives from different booths at the Navy Information Warfare Pavilion during WEST Conference 2025. WEST connects military, industry, and academia experts together to find innovative solutions to enhance operational capabilities that overcome complex challenges and evolving threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Ramon Go) Share

SAN DIEGO

Rear Adm. Seiko Okano, commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), speaks to industry partners about changing the way DoD accelerates software for autonomous systems during WEST Conference 2025. WEST connects military, industry, and academia experts together to find innovative solutions to enhance operational capabilities that overcome complex challenges and evolving threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Ramon Go) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

250202-N-TW227-1117 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2025) An MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 2. 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 Kenneth Melseth) Share