AIEA, Hawaii

AIEA, Hawaii (June 27, 2025) U.S. Navy Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Blake Hickey, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121), fires an M16 rifle during a live-fire weapons qualification course at Halawa Gun Range in Aiea, Hawaii, June 27. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Chris Williamson) Share

APRA HARBOR, Guam

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) move a line on the flight deck during a sea and anchor detail in Apra Harbor, Guam, June 29. The John Finn 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 2nd Class Alexandria Esteban) Share

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (June 27, 2025) U.S. Navy Capt. Mark B. Stefanik, left, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2025 (PP-25), and Tongan Capt. Sione Ulakai, the Deputy Chief of Defense Staff of His Majesty’s Armed Forces, participate in a closing ceremony at the Tanoa International Dateline Hotel as part of PP-25 in Nuku’Alofa, Tonga, June 27, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval/Released) Share

KAGOSHIMA, Japan

The Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) steams alongside the Japan Coast Guard Patrol Vessel Asanagi (PLH-43) and the Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) during a trilateral search and rescue exercise in Kagoshima, Japan, June 20, 2025. Stratton is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Stratton is deployed to the Indo-Pacific to advance relationships with ally and partner nations to build a more secure and prosperous region with unrestricted, lawful access to the maritime commons. (Japan Coast Guard courtesy photo) Share

KAGOSHIMA, Japan

Japan Coast Guard members aboard the Japan Coast Guard Patrol Vessel Asanagi (PLH-43) wave to the Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) following a trilateral search and rescue exercise with U.S., Japan and Philippine Coast Guards in Kagoshima, June 20, 2025. Stratton is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Stratton is deployed to the Indo-Pacific to advance relationships with ally and partner nations to build a more secure and prosperous region with unrestricted, lawful access to the maritime commons. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Matthew S. Masaschi) Share

KAGOSHIMA, Japan

Japan Coast Guard members aboard the Japan Coast Guard Patrol Vessel Asanagi (PLH-43) identify an oscar mannequin in the water during a trilateral search and rescue exercise with the Japan and Philippine Coast Guards and the Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) in Kagoshima, Japan, June 20, 2025. Stratton is 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. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton is deployed to the Indo-Pacific to advance relationships with ally and partner nations to build a more secure and prosperous region with unrestricted, lawful access to the maritime commons. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Matthew S. Masaschi) Share

KAGOSHIMA, Japan

The Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) transits Kagoshima Bay during a trilateral search and rescue exercise with U.S., Japan and Philippine Coast Guards in Kagoshima, Japan, June 20, 2025. Stratton is 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. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton is deployed to the Indo-Pacific to advance relationships with ally and partner nations to build a more secure and prosperous region with unrestricted, lawful access to the maritime commons. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Matthew S. Masaschi) Share

CORAL SEA

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take off during flight operations aboard the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) in the Coral Sea, June 23. Marines and Sailors conducted flight operations in order to expand mission capabilities in support of the 31st MEU. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, 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. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla) Share

CORAL SEA

U.S. Marines with Baker Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, board the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) utilizing the Enhanced Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft during launch and recovery drills, in the Coral Sea, June 25. Marines conducted launch and recovery drills in order to improve amphibious raid capabilities and sustain small boat skills. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, 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. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trevor BishopWilliams) Share

CORAL SEA

CORAL SEA (June 26, 2025) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Rebekah Hood from Gilbert, Arizona, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) observes flight operations on the flight deck in the Coral Sea, June 26. The America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, 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 3rd Class Darian Lord) Share

CORAL SEA

CORAL SEA (June 25, 2025) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participates in a search and rescue training mission in the Coral Sea, June 25. The America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, 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 3rd Class Kenneth Melseth) Share

DIEGO GARCIA

Sailors stand on the fo’c’sle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) during a sea-and-anchor evolution while pulling into U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, June 26. The 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