At Sea

AT SEA (Nov. 18, 2025) – The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROKS Wang Geon (DDG 978), left, and Daegu-class frigate ROKS Daejeon (FFG 823), right, sail in formation aft of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) with the ROK Navy, Nov. 18, 2025. Dewey 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. MCSOFEX is an exercise that promotes regional security cooperation, maintains and strengthens alliances, and enhances interoperability with the ROK Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz). Share

At Sea

251118-N-JJ672-1319 AT SEA (Nov. 18, 2025) – U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea Navy (ROK) Sailors discuss maneuvers aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) with the ROK Navy, Nov. 18, 2025. Dewey 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. MCSOFEX is an exercise that promotes regional security cooperation, maintains and strengthens alliances, and enhances interoperability with the ROK Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz). Share

At Sea

251118-N-JJ672-1338 AT SEA (Nov. 18, 2025) – U.S. Navy Sailors and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Sailors collaborate on the bridge aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) with the ROK Navy, Nov. 18, 2025. Dewey 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. MCSOFEX is an exercise that promotes regional security cooperation, maintains and strengthens alliances, and enhances interoperability with the ROK Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz). Share

At Sea

251118-N-JJ672-1212 AT SEA (Nov. 18, 2025) – U.S. Navy Quartermaster 2nd Class Tyler Northern stands watch aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy, Nov. 18, 2025. Dewey 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. MCSOFEX is an exercise that promotes regional security cooperation, maintains and strengthens alliances, and enhances interoperability with the ROK Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz). Share

At Sea

251118-N-JJ672-1259 AT SEA (Nov. 18, 2025) – The Republic of Korea (ROK) Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class guided-missile destroyer ROKS Wang Geon (DDG 978) travels aft of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) with the ROK Navy Nov. 18, 2025. Dewey 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. MCSOFEX is an exercise that promotes regional security cooperation, maintains and strengthens alliances, and enhances interoperability with the ROK Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz). Share

At Sea

251118-N-JJ672-1232 AT SEA (Nov. 18, 2025) – The Republic of Korea (ROK) Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class guided-missile destroyer ROKS Wang Geon (DDG 978) travels aft of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) with the ROK Navy Nov. 18, 2025. Dewey 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. MCSOFEX is an exercise that promotes regional security cooperation, maintains and strengthens alliances, and enhances interoperability with the ROK Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz). Share

At Sea

251118-N-JJ672-1291 AT SEA (Nov. 18, 2025) – The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROKS Wang Geon (DDG 978), right, and Daegu-class frigate ROKS Daejeon (FFG 823), left, sail in formation alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) with the ROK Navy Nov. 18, 2025. Dewey 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. MCSOFEX is an exercise that promotes regional security cooperation, maintains and strengthens alliances, and enhances interoperability with the ROK Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz). Share

At Sea

251118-N-JJ672-1281 AT SEA (Nov. 18, 2025) – The Republic of Korea (ROK) Sejong the Great-class guided-missile destroyer ROKS Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong (DDG 993) travels alongside Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) with the ROK Navy Nov. 18, 2025. Dewey 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. MCSOFEX is an exercise that promotes regional security cooperation, maintains and strengthens alliances, and enhances interoperability with the ROK Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz). Share

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2025) - A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk Helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, lands utilizing a recovery, assist, secure and traverse cable on the flight deck of U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) during a recovery and assist evolution in the North Pacific Ocean, Nov. 17. Rafael Peralta 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

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Nov. 18, 2025) - Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) returns to Naval Base Guam, reaffirming its role in the Indo-Pacific, Nov. 18, 2025. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Asheville is one of five fast-attack submarines forward deployed in the Pacific. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines serve 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 Bryan Mai) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Senior Chief Fire Controlman (Aegis) Zachary Weyant fires the M18 service pistol on the fo'c'sle of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) during a live-fire exercise in the South China Sea, Nov. 5, 2025. Gridley, 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 Timothy Meyer) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Sailor fires a .50-caliber machine gun aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) during a live-fire exercise in the South China Sea, Nov. 2, 2025. Gridley, 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 Timothy Meyer) Share