PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA, (May 24, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), remove chocks and chains from an MH-60S Seahawk, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, on the flight deck while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, May 24. 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 Amy Cocoro Mullins) Share

LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES (May 26, 2025) U.S. Navy Equipment Operator 2nd Class Timothy Kittle, left, and Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Patrick Simpson, both assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, prepare for a diving exhibition during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 26, 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 1st Class Eric M. Butler) Share

LANGKAWI, Malaysia

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) man the rails during a maritime static display during Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 in Langkawi, Malaysia, May 19, 2025. The Higbee, 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 Peter K. McHaddad) Share

PORT KLANG, Malaysia

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) moored along the same pier as the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) at Port Klang, Malaysia, May 24, 2025. The Nimitz is conducting a port call 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 Emma Burgess) Share

SYDNEY

SYDNEY, Australia (May 26, 2025) – The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Sydney, Australia, for a scheduled port visit, May 26, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Damian Cook) Share

SYDNEY

SYDNEY (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

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