SOUTH CHINA SEA

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) pulls alongside the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) for a replenishment-at-sea in the South China Sea, May 6, 2025. The Curtis Wilbur, assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Mark Bergado) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Two E/A-18G Growlers from the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 and an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Mighty Shrikes" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 fly by the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, May 6, 2025. The Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carson Croom) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 makes an arrested gear landing on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, May 6, 2025. The Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carson Croom) Share

Changi, Singapore

CHANGI NAVAL BASE, SINGAPORE (May 6, 2025) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, walks aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) for a tour on Changi Naval Base during the International Maritime Defense Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 25, May 6, 2025. IMDEX Asia 25 is Asia's leading naval and maritime defense event. The U.S. Navy routinely participates in IMDEX to promote dialogue, stability, and security cooperation throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe) Share

Changi, Singapore

CHANGI NAVAL BASE, SINGAPORE (May 6, 2025) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center right, Capt. David Huljack, commander of Destroyer Squadron 15, right, Cmdr. Ivan Dobrev, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), center left, and Cmdr. Jordan White, executive officer of DDG 105, left, pose for a photo on Changi Naval Base during the International Maritime Defense Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 25, May 6, 2025. IMDEX Asia 25 is Asia's leading naval and maritime defense event. The U.S. Navy routinely participates in IMDEX to promote dialogue, stability, and security cooperation throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A Sailor observes a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, May 5, 2025. The Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Franklyn M. Guage) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Apprentice Jorden King, from Atlanta, Georgia, signals an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Battle Cats” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73 to take off during flight operations on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) in the South China Sea, May 3, 2025. The Curtis Wilbur, assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Mark Bergado) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Sailors move forward to remove chocks and chains from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Battle Cats” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73 during flight operations on the flight of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) in the South China Sea, May 3, 2025. The Curtis Wilbur, assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Mark Bergado) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Sailors respond to a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) in the South China Sea, May 3, 2025. The Gridley, assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Meyer) Share

IWAKUNI, Japan

IWAKUNI, Japan (May 4, 2025) - An E-2D Hawkeye assigned to Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 125, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, flies over Iwakuni, Japan during Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s 46th Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a Friendship Day open house to foster positive relationships between the air station and its Japanese hosts, offering a culturally enriching experience that displays the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan. CVW-5 is the U.S. Navy’s only permanently forward deployed air wing and consists of nine squadrons flying F-35C Lightning II, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers, E-2D Hawkeyes, CMV-22B Ospreys and MH-60R/S Sea Hawks used to conduct carrier air warfare operations and assist in the planning, control, coordination and integration of air wing squadrons in support of carrier air warfare. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga) Share

IWAKUNI, Japan

IWAKUNI, Japan (May 3, 2025) - A CMV-22B Osprey, E-2D Hawkeye, F-35C Lightning II, F/A-18F Super Hornet, F/A-18E Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, fly in formation during Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s 46th Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2025. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a Friendship Day open house to foster positive relationships between the air station and its Japanese hosts, offering a culturally enriching experience that displays the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan. CVW-5 is the U.S. Navy’s only permanently forward deployed air wing and consists of nine squadrons flying F-35C Lightning II, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers, E-2D Hawkeyes, CMV-22B Ospreys and MH-60R/S Sea Hawks used to conduct carrier air warfare operations and assist in the planning, control, coordination and integration of air wing squadrons in support of carrier air warfare. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga) Share

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN (May 1, 2025) Sailors assigned to the flight deck team stage a refueling hose during a helicopter in-flight refueling (HIFR) exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) in the North Pacific Ocean, May 1. HIFR allows for airborne refueling in situations where a flight deck landing isn’t possible. 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