PACIFIC OCEAN

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) conducts flight operations, May 4, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operation conducting advanced training to bolster strike group readiness and capability. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Matthew Cruz, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), supervises the flight deck during flight operations, May 5, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operation conducting advanced training to bolster strike group readiness and capability. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gary Buckles) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, flies alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), May 4, 2026. HSC 8, part of Carrier Air Wing 11 and the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operation conducting advanced training to bolster strike group readiness and capability.  (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

SUBIC BAY, Philippines

U.S. Navy Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Brandon Toro, a Seabee diver assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) Two, Construction Dive Detachment 2-3, and a Philippine Navy Seabee diver assigned to 1 Naval Combat Engineering Brigade, prepare to conduct an underwater infrastructure assessment as part of exercise Balikatan 2026 in Subic Bay, Philippines, May 4, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force, and demonstrate our commitment to regional security. (U.S. Navy photo by Natasha Ninete) Share

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, delivers opening remarks during the 14th Multilateral Maritime Virtual Key Leadership Engagement with heads of navy and representatives from 17 partner nations at the Pacific Fleet headquarters on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 5, 2026. The leaders discussed "The Human Element in a Technologically Advanced Maritime Environment," focusing on human-machine teaming, integrating unmanned systems, and leveraging AI to enhance operational and strategic advantage. The multinational maritime engagement program underscores Pacific Fleet’s commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships, who share a vision to preserve peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers opening remarks during the 14th Multilateral Maritime Virtual Key Leadership Engagement with heads of navy and representatives from 17 partner nations at the Pacific Fleet headquarters on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 5, 2026. The leaders discussed "The Human Element in a Technologically Advanced Maritime Environment," focusing on human-machine teaming, integrating unmanned systems, and leveraging AI to enhance operational and strategic advantage. The multinational maritime engagement program underscores Pacific Fleet’s commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships, who share a vision to preserve peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, top left, delivers opening remarks during the 14th Multilateral Maritime Virtual Key Leadership Engagement with heads of navy and representatives from 17 partner nations at the Pacific Fleet headquarters on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 5, 2026. The leaders discussed "The Human Element in a Technologically Advanced Maritime Environment," focusing on human-machine teaming, integrating unmanned systems, and leveraging AI to enhance operational and strategic advantage. The multinational maritime engagement program underscores Pacific Fleet’s commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships, who share a vision to preserve peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) breaks away from Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) following a replenishment-at-sea in the Indian Ocean, May 2, 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

Sailors heave around line aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) in the Pacific Ocean, April 23, 2026. Gridley is deployed with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Meyer) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6, conducts a vertical replenishment with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, April 23, 2026. Gridley is deployed with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Meyer) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6, conducts a vertical replenishment with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, April 23, 2026. Gridley is deployed with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Meyer) Share

STRAIT OF MALACCA

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, land during flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, May 2, 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 Sgt. Trent A. Henry) Share