SYDNEY

SYDNEY, Australia (May 26, 2025) - Sailors assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and 7th Fleet Staff man the rails while pulling into Sydney, Australia for a scheduled port visit, May 26, 2025. 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 Lt.j.g. Sarah Merrill) Share

SYDNEY

SYDNEY, Australia (May 26, 2025) – Sailors assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and 7th Fleet Staff man the rails while pulling into Sydney, Australia for a scheduled port visit, May 26, 2025. 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 Lt.j.g. Sarah Merrill) Share

SAN DIEGO

Master-at-Arms 2nd class Jonathan Keane, left, directs Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Bernardo Cruz-Trujillo, both assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), during an anti-terrorism training team drill onboard the ship, May 20, 2025. The Essex is homeported in San Diego, conducting a maintenance period to upgrade and refurbish many key systems aboard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nettie Mae Manfull) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 22, 2025) Senior Chief Retail Services Specialist Sylvester Miranda, from Las Vegas, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) fires in an M18 service pistol during a small arms qualification exercise in the Philippine Sea, May 22. 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 2nd Class Sade’ Anita Wallace) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 22, 2025) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Lauren Bryan, from Victorville, California, right, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman, JuanDiego Navarro, left, from Puerto Rico, both assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), direct a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Air Combat Element (ACE) to take off from the flight deck while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, May 22. 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 3rd Class Kenneth Melseth) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 22, 2025) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Zander Cooper, from Alepna, Michigan, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), fires an M107 .50-caliber Special Applications Scoped Rifle during a crew-served weapons live-fire exercise in the Philippine Sea, May 22. 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 2nd Class Sade’ Anita Wallace) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 21, 2025) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participate in flight operations on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations in the Philippine Sea, May 21. 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

DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory

DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (May 16, 2025) Chief Boatswain’s Mate Hugo Garcia-Garcia from Dahlonega, Georgia, stands 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, May 16. 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

EAST CHINA SEA

EAST CHINA SEA (May 21, 2025) Information Systems Technician Seaman Mohammed Ahmed, center, from Sacramento, California, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), loads an M240B machine gun with .50 caliber Browning Machine Gun ammunition during a crew-served weapons live-fire exercise in the East China Sea, May 21. 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 2nd Class Sade’ Anita Wallace) Share

LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES (May 20, 2025) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) arrives in Los Angeles for Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 20, 2025. Los Angeles Fleet Week, now in its eighth iteration, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event. (U.S. Navy photo by Operations Specialist 2nd Class Trevonte Jasper) Share

LOS ANGELES

Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessel (OUSV) Mariner sits pier side at the Port of Los Angeles in support of Los Angeles Fleet Week 2025, May 20, 2025. Los Angeles Fleet Week, now in its eighth iteration, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aaron J. Rolle) Share

EAST CHINA SEA

EAST CHINA SEA (May 20, 2025) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, taxis on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the East China Sea, May 20. 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