PACIFIC OCEAN

250710-N-LU681-1587 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 10, 2025) Service members aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) interdict foreign entities from smuggling contraband across the U.S. border in the Pacific Watch mission, July 10, 2025. Sampson is employed under U.S. Northern Command’s maritime homeland defense authorities with a Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment embarked to enable maritime interdiction missions to prevent the flow of illegal drugs and other illegal activity. U.S. Northern Command is working together with the Department of Homeland Security to provide additional military forces and capabilities at the southern border. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maliq Martin) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

250710-N-LU681-1352 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 10, 2025) Members of the Navy and Coast Guard Joint Operations Team rides a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) during a contraband in the Pacific Watch mission, July 10, 2025. Sampson is employed under U.S. Northern Command’s maritime homeland defense authorities with a Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment embarked to enable maritime interdiction missions to prevent the flow of illegal drugs and other illegal activity. U.S. Northern Command is working together with the Department of Homeland Security to provide additional military forces and capabilities at the southern border. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maliq Martin) (Faces of personnel have been blurred for security reasons) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

250710-N-LU681-1275 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 10, 2025) Members of the Navy and Coast Guard Joint Operations Team aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) prepare to take part in the Pacific Watch mission, July 10, 2025. Sampson is employed under U.S. Northern Command’s maritime homeland defense authorities with a Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment embarked to enable maritime interdiction missions to prevent the flow of illegal drugs and other illegal activity. U.S. Northern Command is working together with the Department of Homeland Security to provide additional military forces and capabilities at the southern border. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maliq Martin) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

250710-N-LU681-1236 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 10, 2025) Members of the Navy and Coast Guard Joint Operations Team aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) prepare to take part in the Pacific Watch mission, July 10, 2025. Sampson is employed under U.S. Northern Command’s maritime homeland defense authorities with a Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment embarked to enable maritime interdiction missions to prevent the flow of illegal drugs and other illegal activity. U.S. Northern Command is working together with the Department of Homeland Security to provide additional military forces and capabilities at the southern border. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maliq Martin) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

250710-N-LU681-1064 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 10, 2025) Members of the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) team approach a helicopter onboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) prepare for the Pacific Watch mission, July 10, 2025. Sampson is employed under U.S. Northern Command’s maritime homeland defense authorities with a Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment embarked to enable maritime interdiction missions to prevent the flow of illegal drugs and other illegal activity. U.S. Northern Command is working together with the Department of Homeland Security to provide additional military forces and capabilities at the southern border. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maliq Martin) Share

PATTAYA, Thailand

Royal Thai Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians practice patrolling techniques during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2025 in Pattaya, Thailand, July 14, 2025. This year marks the 31st iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mitchell Johnson) Share

SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE, Thailand

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Adam Ochs, commanding officer, USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32), gives remarks during the closing ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2025 at Sattahip Naval Base, Thailand, July 16, 2025. This year marks the 31st iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mitchell Johnson) Share

SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE, Thailand

U.S. Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, and Royal Thai Navy personnel pose for a group photo during the closing ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2025 at Sattahip Naval Base, Thailand, July 16, 2025. This year marks the 31st iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mitchell Johnson) Share

SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE, Thailand

Capt. Samart Srimoung, Royal Thai Navy, gives remarks during the closing ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2025 at Sattahip Naval Base, Thailand, July 16, 2025. This year marks the 31st iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mitchell Johnson) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA - The first-in-class Philippine Navy (PN) guided-missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06) conduct flight operations during a photo exercise with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) in the South China Sea, July 16, 2025. Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Bergado) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

From right, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Parola-class patrol vessel BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409), the first-in-class Philippine Navy (PN) guided-missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Parola-class patrol vessel BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406), steam ahead of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) for a photo exercise during bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the South China Sea, July 16, 2025. Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Bergado) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA - From left, the first-in-class Philippine Navy (PN) guided-missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), and the Parola-class Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrol vessels BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) and BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) steam in formation for a photo exercise with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during Maritime Cooperative Activity in the South China Sea, July 16, 2025. Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Bergado) Share