PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan Bates, a scout sniper with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sites in a .50-caliber special applications scoped rifle aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a defense of the amphibious task force drill in the Pacific Ocean, April 7, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart) Share

SYDNEY

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), render honors to Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Stuart (FFH 153) as Fitzgerald transits Sydney Harbor following Exercise Kakadu 2026, in Sydney Harbor, April 1, 2026. Exercise Kakadu is the Royal Australian Navy’s premier exercise and provides an opportunity for regional nations to participate in multinational maritime activities. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. 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 2nd Class Timothy Dimal) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Marines and Sailors, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, April 7, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) steams through the Pacific Ocean, April 8, 2026. John P. Murtha is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations supporting NASA’s Artemis II mission, retrieving the crew and spacecraft following their return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a flight around the moon in the Orion space capsule, marking the first time humans journeyed to deep space in over 50 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Melseth) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Alexis Bailey directs Sailors on the flight deck of amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) during flight operations with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 in the Pacific Ocean, April 8, 2026. John P. Murtha is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations supporting NASA’s Artemis II mission, retrieving the crew and spacecraft following their return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a flight around the moon in the Orion space capsule, marking the first time humans journeyed to deep space in over 50 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Green) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Fire Controlman 1st Class Justin Varner, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), shoots a shot line during a replenishment-at-sea, April 6, 2026. John P. Murtha is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations supporting NASA’s Artemis II mission, retrieving the crew and spacecraft following their return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a flight around the moon in the Orion space capsule, marking the first time humans journeyed to deep space in over 50 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elyssia Rodriguez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A VBAT unmanned aerial system takes off from the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during counter-small UAS training in the Pacific Ocean, April 4, 2026. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Britnee Perea, utilities chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, uses a SMASH 2000 counter-small unmanned aircraft systems during marksmanship training aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 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 Cpl. Oliver Nisbet) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Michael Patrick directs Sailors exiting an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23), on the flight deck of amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) in the Pacific Ocean, April 6, 2026. John P. Murtha is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations supporting NASA’s Artemis II mission, retrieving the crew and spacecraft following their return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a flight around the moon in the Orion space capsule, marking the first time humans journeyed to deep space in over 50 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles J. Scudella III) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Eric Avon, from California, fires an M240B machine gun during a live-fire crew-served weapons exercise aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) in the Indian Ocean, April 2, 2026. Rafael Peralta 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 Ryre Arciaga) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Retail Services Specialist 1st Class Curtis Brown, from Texas, demonstrates firefighting techniques on a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) in the South China Sea, March 28, 2026. Rafael Peralta 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 Ryre Arciaga) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stage on the flight deck during deck landing qualifications aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) 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