YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 9, 2025) — U.S. Navy Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) take in a line on the flight deck during a sea and anchor detail in Yokosuka, Jan. 9. John Finn 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 2nd Class Alexandria Esteban) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Sailors fight a simulated fire during an aviation training team drill on the flight deck aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Jan. 14, 2026. Tripoli is forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan, and operates in U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, which 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 Seaman Apprentice Reese Mitchell Taylor) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Sailors fight a simulated fire during an aviation training team drill aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Jan. 14, 2026. Tripoli is forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan, and operates in U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, which 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 Seaman Apprentice Reese Mitchell Taylor) Share

HONOLULU

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, stands at attention as members of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Joint Service Color Guard parade the colors during a wreath laying ceremony at the National Memorial of the Pacific in Honolulu, Jan. 12, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

HONOLULU

From left to right: U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass; Japan’s Minister of Defense, Shinjirō Koizumi; Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Gen. Hiroaki Uchikura, chief of staff, Japan Air Self-Defense Force; stand at attention before the playing of the national anthem during a wreath laying ceremony at the National Memorial of the Pacific in Honolulu, Jan. 12, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 10, 2026) — U.S. Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) upload a torpedo on the flight deck in Yokosuka, Jan. 10. John Finn 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 2nd Class Alexandria Esteban) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 10, 2026) — U.S. Navy Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) launch a RHIB during a small boat operation in Yokosuka, Jan. 10. John Finn 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 2nd Class Alexandria Esteban) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

U.S. Navy Seaman Evan Kleinsmith observes an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, while standing watch on the fantail aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 20, 2025. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Mario Castro Gamez) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Sailors watch flight operations from the bridge aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the South China Sea, Jan. 2, 2026. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Hannah Tross) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

An MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, prepares to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the South China Sea, Jan. 8, 2026. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Kimmelman) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Antonio Brown taxis an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, across the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the South China Sea, Jan. 8, 2026. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Kimmelman) Share

SANTA RITA, Guam

SANTA RITA, Guam (Dec. 30, 2025) Seabees, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, place concrete to reinforce a security fence at the Polaris Point access road project in Santa Rita, Dec. 30. NMCB-133 is deployed under Commander, Task Force 75, which executes command and control of assigned Naval Expeditionary Combat Forces across the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to defend U.S. allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Rafael Yu) Share