JAPAN

SAPPORO, Japan (Feb. 6, 2025) – Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s (CFAY) mascot Yokopon, left, and U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Seth Koenig, public affairs officer for Commander, Task Force 70 (CTF 70), pose for a photo with a festival goer during the 75th Annual Sapporo Snow Festival. Approximately two million visitors from around the globe visit the festival each year to see hundreds of snow and ice sculptures. This is the 40th year the U.S. Navy has participated in the festival, allowing Sailors a unique opportunity to experience Japanese culture and tradition while strengthening the close friendship between the U.S. Navy and citizens of Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Fischer) Share

Japan

SASEBO, Japan (February 18, 2025) – Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Naomi Taylor from Houston, Texas, lowers the flag during a sea and anchor evolution on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) while getting underway from Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Feb. 18. 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

250215-N-HT008-2070 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2025) Fire Controlman (Aegis) 3rd Class Rene Gonzales, from Tucson, Arizona, left, and Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Bryce Connolly, from Phoenix, Arizona, launch a meteorological balloon from the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 15. 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 3rd Class Trevor Hale) Share

BALI SEA

BALI SEA (Feb. 16, 2025) Command Master Chief Phillip Pickle mans the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during Multinational Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in the Bali Sea, Feb. 16, 2025. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe) Share

BALI SEA

BALI SEA (Feb. 16, 2025) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) render honors to the Sudirohusodo-class hospital ship KRI dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat (992) during Multinational Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in the Bali Sea, Feb. 16, 2025. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe) Share

BALI SEA

BALI SEA (Feb. 16, 2025) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) render honors to the Sudirohusodo-class hospital ship KRI dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat (992) during Multinational Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in the Bali Sea, Feb. 16, 2025. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe) Share

BALI SEA

BALI SEA (Feb. 16, 2025) Ships maneuver ahead of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) while in formation during Multinational Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in the Bali Sea, Feb. 16, 2025. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe) Share

BALI SEA

BALI SEA (Feb. 16, 2025) Aircraft fly near the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) while in formation during Multinational Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in the Bali Sea, Feb. 16, 2025. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors perform hose handling during a damage control competition on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 18, 2025. Nimitz is underway in U.S. 3rd Fleet conducting routine training operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Meyer) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

250215-N-HT008-2058 PHILLIPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2025) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) conduct a small arms night qualification range in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 15. 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 3rd Class Trevor Hale) Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

(Feb. 10, 2025) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) arrives at Busan Naval Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 10, 2025. The port visit in Busan reinforces the role of the alliance as a cornerstone for regional peace and security, reaffirming the ironclad commitment between the U.S. and ROK to defend their homelands. Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Korea is the U.S. Navy’s representative in Republic of Korea, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Republic of Korea and the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Desmond Parks) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

250217-N-TW227-1058 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 17, 2025) Six F-35B Lightning II fighter aircrafts from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 fly by the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 17. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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