SUBIC BAY, Philippines

SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Sep. 11, 2025)—Lt. Cmdr. Charles Lloyd, from Long Island, New York, teaches Sailors from the Philippine Navy and Cmdr. Noriyuki Kawahata, Assistant Defense Attaché of Japan to the Philippines, about flight operations in the pilothouse aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) during a subject matter exchange as part of the multi-lateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in Subic Bay, Philippines, Sep. 11. 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

CHANGI, Singapore

CHANGI, Singapore (Sept. 6, 2025) – Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) handle line on the fo’c’sle during a sea and anchor detail in Changi, Sept. 6. The 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

POHNPEI, Federated States of Micronesia

POHNPEI, Federated States of Micronesia (Sept. 12, 2025) U.S. Navy Lt. Sherry Sandri conducts an optometry examination on local child at Community Health Center Madolenihmw Dispensary, during Pacific Partnership 2025 in Pohnpei, Sept. 12. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. Share

SASEBO, Japan

Sailors simulate fighting a fire during a flying squad drill aboard the amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Sep. 11, 2025. The Tripoli is forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan, and operates in the 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 Paul LeClair) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Sailors discuss firefighting tactics during a flying squad drill aboard the amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Sep. 11, 2025. The Tripoli is forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan, and operates in the 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 Paul LeClair) Share

CHANGI, Singapore

CHANGI, Singapore (Sept. 6, 2025) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) move a line on the fo’c’sle during a sea and anchor detail in Changi, Sept. 6. The 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

OKINAWA, Japan

OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 10, 2025) Rear Adm. Tom Shultz, commander, Task Force (CTF) 76, right, briefs Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, on command operations during Koehler’s visit to CTF 76 on White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Sept. 10. Koehler’s visit to Okinawa underscored the Pacific Fleet’s commitment to integrated maritime operations alongside the U.S. Marine Corps and highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen forward-deployed readiness, joint force interoperability, and regional partnerships in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Within the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, CTF 76 is responsible for conducting expeditionary warfare operations with Navy and Marine Corps capabilities to support theater contingencies that range from crisis response to full combat operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso) Share

OKINAWA, Japan

OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 10, 2025) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, presents a challenge coin to Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Emma Gleghorn during his visit to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 76 on White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Sept. 10. Koehler’s visit to Okinawa underscored the Pacific Fleet’s commitment to integrated maritime operations alongside the U.S. Marine Corps and highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen forward-deployed readiness, joint force interoperability, and regional partnerships in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Within the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, CTF 76 is responsible for conducting expeditionary warfare operations with Navy and Marine Corps capabilities to support theater contingencies that range from crisis response to full combat operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chase Stephens) Share

OKINAWA, Japan

OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 10, 2025) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Lt. Gen. Roger Turner, commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force; Rear Adm. Tom Shultz, commander, Task Force (CTF) 76; Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, commander 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan; and members of their respective staffs board a Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter, attached to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, during Koehler’s visit to (CTF) 76 on White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Sept. 10. Koehler’s visit to Okinawa underscored the Pacific Fleet’s commitment to integrated maritime operations alongside the U.S. Marine Corps and highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen forward-deployed readiness, joint force interoperability, and regional partnerships in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Within the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, CTF 76 is responsible for conducting expeditionary warfare operations with Navy and Marine Corps capabilities to support theater contingencies that range from crisis response to full combat operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 9, 2025) Sailors fire M-18 service pistols during a live-fire exercise aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 3, is underway conducting routine training operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations, as an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Shepard Fosdyke-Jackson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) conduct well deck operations with Landing Craft Utility 1648, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1, Sept. 8, 2025. The John P. Murtha is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commands around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. The John P. Murtha is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) watch as a landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, departs the ship, Sept. 5, 2025. The Anchorage is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary Costan) Share