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

WESTERN PHILIPPINE SEA

U.S. Navy Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) fires a Mark 38 25mm machine gun system at a remotely-operated target controlled by Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Charlottetown (FFH 339) during a gunnery exercise as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the South China Sea, April 25, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer Liam Sulley disembarks an MH-60R Seahawk, assigned to RAN Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156), on the flight deck of U.S. Navy Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the South China Sea, April 26, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maliq J. Martin) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Crewmembers of a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ShinMaywa US-2 aircraft, assigned to Air Rescue Squadron 71 (ARS-71), Fleet Air Wing 31, secure their small boat to the stern gate of U.S. Navy Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a casualty evacuation exercise for Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the South China Sea, April 27, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Fromt front, Philippine Coast Guard Parola-class patrol vessel BRP Cape San Agustin (MRRV 4408), U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS Ikazuchi (DD 107) and Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156) cruise in formation during a group sail exercise for Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the South China Sea, April 28, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Lt. Samuel Parsons, assigned to the Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), shoots an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, off the flight deck, April 29, 2026. VFA 154, 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 Seaman Tyler Harstad) Share