PACIFIC OCEAN

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) conducts underway operations while sailing in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 19, 2024. Tulsa, assigned to Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that enhances warfighting capability and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Robert Shields) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 takes off from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) while underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Recruit Pablo Chavez) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

Sailors man the rails on the flight deck as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Nov. 22, 2024. George Washington is 7th Fleet’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 Seaman Travis S. Hanes) Share

Yokosuka, Japan

Sailors man the rails on the flight deck as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Nov. 22, 2024. George Washington is 7th Fleet’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 Seaman Travis S. Hanes) Share

Yokosuka, Japan

Sailors man the rails on the flight deck as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Nov. 22, 2024. George Washington is 7th Fleet’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 3rd Class Lucas Hastings) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) steams near the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 18, 2024. Nimitz is underway in 3rd Fleet conducting routine training operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Peter K. McHaddad) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Riley Etchison, from Burlington, Iowa, connects a sling to the cargo hook of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, as Boatswain's Mate Seaman Apprentice Adrien Perges, from Olongapo, Philippines, secures him for safety during a vertical replenishment on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) in the north Pacific Ocean, Nov. 20. 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 Ryre Arciaga) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) conduct mooring operations at Naval Base Guam, Oct. 27, 2024. Jefferson City returns to its homeport after completing a western Pacific deployment. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Jefferson City is one of four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines forward-deployed in the Pacific. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, the Los Angeles-class submarine serves as the backbone of the Navy's submarine force, ensuring readiness and agility in safeguarding maritime interests around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Wolpert) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) transits Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, Oct. 27, 2024. Jefferson City returns to its homeport after completing a western Pacific deployment. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Jefferson City is one of four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines forward-deployed in the Pacific. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, the Los Angeles-class submarine serves as the backbone of the Navy's submarine force, ensuring readiness and agility in safeguarding maritime interests around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Wolpert) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

Aviation Electricians Mate Airman Gleb Bear, from Middletown, Ohio, assigned to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron, signals to a CH-148 Cyclone, attached to the Royal Canadian Air Force, to take off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 16, 2024. George Washington is 7th Fleet’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 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

241116-N-KW492-1001 (Nov. 16, 2024) NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) transits the North Pacific Ocean, Nov. 16. 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 Ryre Arciaga) Share

Pacific Ocean

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2024) The U.S. Navy Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE-11), left, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH 184) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 18, 2024. JS Kaga recently completed F-35 Lighting II aircraft developmental testing in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet not only leads naval forces in the Indo-pacific, but also provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations-from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Benvie) Share