PACIFIC OCEAN

Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Jeremy Neufeldt, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), and a native of Salem, Oregon, fires an M18 service pistol during a live-fire qualification, Aug. 1, 2025. The Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Martinez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) fight a simulated fire during an aviation fire drill on the flight deck, Aug. 1, 2025. The Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Martinez) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 5, 2025) -- Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) man the rails as the ship returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Aug. 5. The Milius was underway supporting the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet operations for more than three months in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The Milius 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 Greg Johnson) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 5, 2025) -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Aug. 5. The Milius was underway supporting the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet operations for more than three months in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The Milius 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 Taylor DiMartino) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) heave a line during a fueling-at-sea evolution with the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), July 31, 2025. The Makin Island and Montgomery are currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kaitlyn Ratliff) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (August 3, 2025) Sailors, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), conduct line handling during a fueling-at-sea with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89). The Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 3, is underway conducting routine training operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jordan Steis) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (August 5, 2025) Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Dinobadele Mandley, from McKeesport, Pennsylvania, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts maintenance on a Mark 38 crew-served weapon system during a live-fire exercise in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 5. 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 illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Melseth) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (August 3, 2025) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Cameo Ravenell prepares to assist in the launch of an MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37, from the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 3. The Pinckney, part of the Carrier Strike Group 3, is underway conducting routine training operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to exercise the U.S. Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Ivan Pang) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (August 1, 2025) Sailors conduct preflight operation checks on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 3, is underway conducting routine training operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Hannah Tross) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 4, 2025) An MH-60S Seahawk, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, prepares to land on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 4. 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 3rd Class Jeadan Andre) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 4, 2025) A Mark 38, crew-served weapon system fires during a live-fire exercise while in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 5. 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 Nicholas Douglass) Share

CORAL SEA

CORAL SEA (Aug. 2, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) stand in formation for a photo commemorating 250 years of naval service, while conducting operations in the Coral Sea, Aug. 2. 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 illustration by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sam McNeely) Share