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U.S. Sailors, assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), prepare to secure a CH-53E Super Stallion, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, to the deck during flight deck operations in the Pacific Ocean, April 2, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez) Share

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 2, 2026) Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) sails alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during a refueling-at-sea, April 2, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anna Plummer) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dontae Smith, a field artillery radar operator with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a defense of the amphibious task force live-fire drill aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) in the Pacific Ocean, April 3, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez) Share

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 31, 2026) – U.S. Navy Capt. William Mathis, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), pilots an E/A-18G Growler, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, March 31. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Holloway) Share

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A U.S. Sailor, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), signals a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during deck landing qualifications in the Pacific Ocean, April 2, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart) Share

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Cmdr. Adam Peeples, commanding officer of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) [right], speaks to Philippine Navy Rear Adm. Juario C. Marayag, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, about ship wartime repair and maintenance exercise (SWARMEX) during a visit to the ship in Cebu, Philippines, March 25, 2026. SWARMEX is designed to rehearse coordination and execution of ship damage repair from forward locations within the Indo-Pacific region, strengthening ties with the skilled workforce within allied and partner countries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington) Share

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Cmdr. Adam Peeples, commanding officer of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) [right], speaks to Philippine Navy Rear Adm. Juario C. Marayag, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, about well deck operations during a visit to the ship, as part of ship wartime repair and maintenance exercise (SWARMEX) in Cebu, Philippines, March 25, 2026. SWARMEX is designed to rehearse coordination and execution of ship damage repair from forward locations within the Indo-Pacific region, strengthening ties with the skilled workforce within allied and partner countries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington) Share

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Philippine Navy Rear Adm. Juario C. Marayag, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, boards Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) as part of ship wartime repair and maintenance exercise (SWARMEX) in Cebu, Philippines, March 25, 2026. SWARMEX is designed to rehearse coordination and execution of ship damage repair from forward locations within the Indo-Pacific region, strengthening ties with the skilled workforce within allied and partner countries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington) Share

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Cmdr. Adam Peeples, commanding officer of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) [left], walks with Philippine Navy Rear Adm. Juario C. Marayag, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command [center], during a visit as part of ship wartime repair and maintenance exercise (SWARMEX) in Cebu, Philippines, March 25, 2026. SWARMEX is designed to rehearse coordination and execution of ship damage repair from forward locations within the Indo-Pacific region, strengthening ties with the skilled workforce within allied and partner countries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington) Share

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Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Christian Deang, assigned to Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, grinds a fan unit bracket aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) as part of ship wartime repair and maintenance exercise (SWARMEX) in Cebu, Philippines, March 25, 2026. SWARMEX is designed to rehearse coordination and execution of ship damage repair from forward locations within the Indo-Pacific region, strengthening ties with the skilled workforce within allied and partner countries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maliq J. Martin) Share

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Engineman 2nd Class Walid Ventayen, left, and Engineman 1st Class Michael Carantes, assigned to Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, replace an engine component in the main engine room while Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) is in port in Cebu, Philippines, as part of ship wartime repair and maintenance exercise (SWARMEX), March 25, 2026. SWARMEX is designed to rehearse coordination and execution of ship damage repair from forward locations within the Indo-Pacific region, strengthening ties with the skilled workforce within allied and partner countries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maliq J. Martin) Share

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A Philippine Navy contractor works with Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Chase Bohan, left, assigned to Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, and Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Wyatt Rimmer, assigned to Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), as they perform maintenance on valves as part of ship wartime repair and maintenance exercise (SWARMEX) in Cebu, Philippines, March 25, 2026. SWARMEX is designed to rehearse coordination and execution of ship damage repair from forward locations within the Indo-Pacific region, strengthening ties with the skilled workforce within allied and partner countries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maliq J. Martin) Share