APRA HARBOR, Guam

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer, JS Hyuga, leads United States Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Fitzgerald (centre-right), Indian Navy Shivalik-class frigate, INS Sahyadri (centre-left), and Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate, HMAS Ballarat, while a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (right) and a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force P-1 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft fly over during Exercise MALABAR 25. Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2025) U.S. Navy Retail Specialist 3rd Class Ishmael Cox, left, and Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Moore, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120), observe Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) Nov. 14, 2025. Carl M. Levin is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam Barnett) Share

SAN DIEGO

A CH-53E Super-Stallion, assigned to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 163, prepares to land on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD-27), Oct. 28. Portland is currently underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd 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 Seaman Adam Bishop) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET

A Republic of Korea Navy MK99A Super LYNX helicopter lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while at sea, Nov. 12, 2025. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’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 Tyler Crowley) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2025) – A U.S. Navy E/A-18G Growler, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, launches off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Nov. 14. 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 3rd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 16, 2025) –Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN) 71, left, and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120), prepare for a fueling-at-sea, Nov. 16. 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 3rd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

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Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, academic experts, and industry partners pose for a photo at the Naval Postgraduate School during a planning conference for the 2025 Northwest Pacific (NWPAC) wargame, Nov. 22, 2024. Held annually in Kanagawa, Japan, the NWPAC wargame is aimed at strengthening bilateral maritime operational effectiveness among U.S. and Japanese forces. The NWPAC 2025 wargame was a fully comprehensive exercise representing a new level of coordination among allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Javier Chagoya) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET

Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 and a Republic of Korea Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft fly USS George Washington (CVN 73) while participating Carrier Strike Group Exercise (CSGEX) while at sea, Nov. 12, 2025. CSGEX is a bilateral exercise that strengthens naval interoperability, enhances the U.S. and Republic of Korea alliance, and demonstrates joint commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’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 Lillian Olen) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2025) - Fire Controlman 1st Class Cory R. Adams, from Arizona, prepares a Mark 38 25mm machine gun for firing aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) during a pre-action calibration firing exercise in the Indian Ocean, Oct. 2. Fitzgerald is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cyrus Roson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Timothy Rodriguez, with USS Tripoli, Task Force 76 sends off a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, from aboard Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Kaga (DDH 184) during exercise ANNUALEX Oct.19, 2025. The exercise supports both force’s mission to strengthen interoperability, enhance joint maritime strike capabilities and maintain readiness in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandra Vega) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Christopher Everett, with the USS Tripoli, Task Force 76, hand signals a P25 firefighting vehicle during a flight deck operation rehearsal aboard Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Kaga (DDH 184), during exercise ANNUALEX, Oct.18, 2025. The exercise supports both force’s mission to strengthen interoperability, enhance joint maritime strike capabilities and maintain readiness in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Everett is native to Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandra Vega) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Oct. 29, 2025) - Sailors assigned to Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) prepare to conduct mooring operations at Naval Base Guam, Oct. 29. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Jefferson City 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