CORAL SEA

250501-N-RW305-1159 CORAL SEA (May 1, 2025) – The French offshore patrol vessel Auguste Bénébig (P779), front, the Floréal-class frigate Vendémiaire (F-734), center, and the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), back, conduct a maneuvering exercise during Croix du Sud in the Coral Sea, May 1, 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 3rd Class Thomas Furnish) Share

CORAL SEA

250501-N-PH222-1019 CORAL SEA (May 1, 2025) – The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) sails in formation with the French Floréal-class frigate Vendémiaire (F-734) and the offshore patrol vessel Auguste Bénébig (P779) during Exercise Croix du Sud in the Coral Sea, May 1, 2025. Blue Ridge and the 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 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

CORAL SEA

250501-N-PH222-1004 CORAL SEA (May 1, 2025) – The French offshore patrol vessel Auguste Bénébig (P779), front, the Floréal-class frigate Vendémiaire (F-734), center, and the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), back, conduct a maneuvering exercise during Croix du Sud in the Coral Sea, May 1, 2025. Blue Ridge and the 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 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

NOUMÉA, New Caledonia

NOUMÉA, New Caledonia (April 27, 2025) Sailors assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet Band, embarked aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), perform in front of a live audience during a port visit to Nouméa, New Caledonia, April 27, 2025. The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff are in New Caledonia for a scheduled port visit. Blue Ridge and the 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 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

SASEBO, Japan

SASEBO, Japan (April, 30, 2025) - Sailors use angle grinders and needle guns to remove rust from the skin of the ship during topside preservation while aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110), April, 30, 2025. The William P. Lawrence has made port in Sasebo, Japan, after operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations since November 2024. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gavin Arnoldhendershot) Share

YOKOSUKA, Kanagawa, Japan

Sailors raise an F/A-18C Hornet during a simulated aircraft casualty on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while moored pierside at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, April 29, 2025. The 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 2nd Class Kaleb C. Birch) Share

NOUMÉA, New Caledonia

250428-N-PH222-2007 NOUMÉA, New Caledonia (April 28, 2025) The color guard parades the colors during a big top reception aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), in Nouméa, New Caledonia, April 28, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked 7th Fleet staff are in New Caledonia for a scheduled port visit. Blue Ridge and the 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 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

NOUMÉA, New Caledonia

250428-N-PH222-2001 NOUMÉA, New Caledonia (April 28, 2025) Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, deputy commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, welcomes guests during a big top reception aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), while in Nouméa, New Caledonia, April 28, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked 7th Fleet staff are in New Caledonia for a scheduled port visit. Blue Ridge and the 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 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

NOUMÉA, New Caledonia

250428-N-PH222-2010 NOUMÉA, New Caledonia (April 28, 2025) French High Commissioner of the Republic of New Caledonia Le Franc, left, and French Ambassador to the Pacific Roger-Lacan, center left, deliver remarks to Maj. Gen. Yann Latil, commander of the French Armed Forces in New Caledonia, center right, and Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, deputy commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, right, during a big top reception aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), in Nouméa, New Caledonia, April 28, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked 7th Fleet staff are in New Caledonia for a scheduled port visit. Blue Ridge and the 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 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

NOUMÉA, New Caledonia

250427-N-RW305-1138 NOUMÉA, New Caledonia (April 27, 2025) – Ensign Conor McPherson, from Bel Air, Maryland, speaks to members of the French Land Army during a tour of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), during a port visit in Nouméa, New Caledonia, April 27, 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 3rd Class Thomas Furnish) Share

NOUMÉA, New Caledonia

250427-N-RW305-1005 NOUMÉA, New Caledonia (April 27, 2025) – Ensign Conor McPherson, from Bel Air, Maryland, speaks to guests during a tour of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a port visit in Nouméa, New Caledonia, April 27, 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 3rd Class Thomas Furnish) Share

NOUMÉA, New Caledonia

250427-N-PH222-1015 NOUMÉA, New Caledonia (April 27, 2025) Sailors assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet Band, embarked aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), perform in front of a live audience during a port visit to Nouméa, New Caledonia, April 27, 2025. The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff are in New Caledonia for a scheduled port visit. Blue Ridge and the 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 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share