SOUTH CHINA SEA

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) in the South China Sea, June 13, 2025. The Higbee, 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 Peter K. McHaddad) Share

STRAIT OF MALACCA

Quartermaster Seaman Apprentice Ryan Holden, from Provo, Utah, uses an alidade on the port bridge wing of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) while transiting the Strait of Malacca, June 16, 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 Mark Bergado) Share

SYDNEY

SYDNEY (June 14, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) man the rails on the ship’s flight deck in Sydney, June 14. 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 Kenneth Melseth) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Matthew Sampeers, from Rosemount, Minnesota, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, directs an MH-60S Seahawk on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 16, 2025. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWA CSG) is on patrol 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 2nd Class August Clawson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

Sailors signal for an F/A-18F Super Hornet to launch off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 16, 2025. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWA CSG) is on patrol 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 2nd Class August Clawson) Share

APRA HARBOR, Guam

APRA HARBOR, Guam (June 17, 2025) - U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departs Naval Base Guam, June 17, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andres Fonts) Share

APRA HARBOR, Guam

APRA HARBOR, Guam (June 17, 2025) - U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departs Naval Base Guam, June 17, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andres Fonts) Share

GUAM

U.S. Naval Base, GUAM (June 6, 2025) – U.S. Navy Cmdr. Robert Wayland, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110), left, and Republic of Singapore Navy Sailors with the Independence-class littoral mission vessel RSS Sovereignty (LMV 16) and Formidable-class stealth frigate RSS Supreme (FFG 73) attend a conference in preparation for Pacific Griffin 2025 while in port at U.S. Naval Base, Guam, June 6, 2025. Pacific Griffin 2025 is a biennial maritime exercise between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore, enhancing combined maritime proficiency while strengthening relationships during dynamic training evolutions ashore and at sea near Guam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Petty Officer Gavin Arnoldhendershot) Share

GUAM

U.S. Naval Base, GUAM (June 6, 2025) – Capt. Matt Scarlett, commodore, Destroyer Squadron Seven (DESRON 7), left, and Republic of Singapore Navy Col. Daniel Ng with the 1st Flotilla, speak during a conference in preparation for Exercise Pacific Griffin 2025 while in port U.S. Naval Base, Guam, June 6, 2025. Pacific Griffin 2025 is a biennial maritime exercise between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore, enhancing combined maritime proficiency while strengthening relationships during dynamic training evolutions ashore and at sea near Guam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Petty Officer Gavin Arnoldhendershot) Share

GUAM

U.S. Naval Base, GUAM (June 6, 2025) – U.S. Navy Sailors from Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) Seven, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110), and Republic of Singapore Navy Sailors with the Independence-class littoral mission vessel RSS Sovereignty (LMV 16) and Formidable-class stealth frigate RSS Supreme (FFG 73) pose for a group picture in preparation for Pacific Griffin 2025 while in port U.S. Naval Base, Guam, June 6, 2025. Pacific Griffin 2025 is a biennial maritime exercise between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore, enhancing combined maritime proficiency while strengthening relationships during dynamic training evolutions ashore and at sea near Guam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Petty Officer Gavin Arnoldhendershot) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

An E/A-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, approaches a catapult on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 13, 2025. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWA CSG) is on patrol 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 2nd Class August Clawson) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (June 11, 2025) – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) prepares to moor at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, June 11, 2025. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, the Annapolis 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, 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