PHILIPPINE SEA

Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) sails in formation with Philippine Navy frigate BRP Diego Silang (FFG 7) while Philippine Air Force fighter jets fly overhead during a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, Aug. 24, 2026. The U.S Navy routinely operates with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and partners and allies through MCAs to continually develop, exercise and enhance multi-domain tactical interoperability to uphold peace and security in the region. Santa Barbara is on a rotational deployment to the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Electronics Technician 2nd Class Alexander Klee) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Navy Sailors observe Military Sealift Command Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) from the fo’c’sle aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) prior to a replenishment-at-sea while underway in the Indian Ocean, Aug. 23, 2026. Mustin 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. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Dimal) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Aug. 22, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct continuous patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zoe Simpson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Ryan Brantley, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), left, supervises Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Angelica Ceja, also assigned to Makin Island, signal to Landing Craft, Air Cushion 64, attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, during well deck operations Aug. 20, 2026. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Nathaniel Pineda) Share

Indian Ocean

U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Justice House, left, from Montana, gives hand signals to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 while Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jon-Eric Ortiz, right, from New York, and Gunner’s Mate Seaman Izaiah Cortez, from Mississippi, transit with chocks and chains on the flight deck aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during flight operations in the Indian Ocean, Aug. 19, 2026. Mustin 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. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Dimal) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnancemen 3rd Class Kiomasa Kaminanga and U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnancemen 3rd Class Damien Heard, both assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), conduct a vertical replenishment exercise with an MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, on the flight deck, August 18, 2026. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Tomas Zuelke) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, briefs the maritime commander perspective during the Combined Force Air Component Commander course at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 11, 2026. The U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Makenna Patterson) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

Republic of Korea Air Force Choong Oh, Commander, Cadet Wing & Vice Superintendent of the Korea Air Force Academy speaks with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Lucas Teel, Deputy Commander, Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Region, and Deputy Joint Force Air Component Commander for 1 Canadian Air Division, during the Combined Force Air Component Commander Course at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 13, 2026. The course prepares general officers from U.S. military services and international allies and partners to lead complex theater-level air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Makenna Patterson) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, speaks at the Combined Force Air Component Commander course at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 10, 2026. The course prepares general officers from U.S. military services and international allies and partners to lead complex theater-level air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Makenna Patterson) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM

Commanders, leaders and staff from various military branches pose for a group photo during the Combined Force Air Component Commander Course at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 13, 2026. The course prepares general officers from U.S. military services and international allies and partners to lead complex theater-level air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Makenna Patterson) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, greets U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joel B. Vowell, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Pacific, at the Combined Force Air Component Commander course at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 13, 2026. The course prepares general officers from U.S. military services and international allies and partners to lead complex theater-level air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Makenna Patterson) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM

U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, speaks with attendees of the Combined Force Air Component Commander course at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 10, 2026. US PACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Makenna Patterson) Share