SEOUL, Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, is greeted by Adm. Kim Kyung-ryul, chief of naval operations, Republic of Korea Navy, prior to a meeting in Seoul, April 15, 2026. The visit to the Republic of Korea reaffirmed the U.S.- ROK alliance as a linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity, built on decades of shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

SEOUL, Korea

U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief Don Davis, left, meets with Command Master Chief Joseph Ward, U.S. Naval Forces Korea, at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, April 15, 2026. The visit to the Republic of Korea reaffirmed the U.S.- ROK alliance as a linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity, built on decades of shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

SEOUL, Korea

From left to right: Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Kim Kyung-ryul, chief of naval operations, Republic of Korea Navy, and Adm. Akira Saito, chief of staff, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), pose for a photo prior to a trilateral dinner in Seoul, April 15, 2026. During the trilateral dinner at the ROKN chief of naval operations' official residence in Seoul, the three admirals discussed ways to collaborate among the ROKN, USN, and JMSDF to deter and enhance interoperability. The U.S., Japan, and ROK are committed to defending vital interests against shared threats by promoting security cooperation, improving information sharing, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, and deterring aggression. (Photo courtesy of the Republic of Korea Navy) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Marines, with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embark a CH-53E Super Stallion, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th MEU, during a quick reaction force drill aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) in the Pacific Ocean, April 14, 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 Cpl. Avery Wayland) Share

SAN DIEGO

Members of partner and ally nations pose for a group photo during the Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 Final-Planning Conference at Naval Base Point Loma Annex in San Diego, April 14, 2026. RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise, providing a unique training opportunity that fosters and sustains cooperative relationships among participants. These relationships are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 marks the 30th iteration of the biennial exercise, which began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Roberson) Share

SAN DIEGO

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Winzaevis Marshall, of Georgia, left, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class James Hardaway, of California, participate in an aircraft firefighting drill on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), April 3, 2026. Carl Vinson is undergoing scheduled maintenance in its homeport of San Diego while remaining a combat-ready force dedicated to protecting and defending the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rocio Zavala-Ramirez) Share

SAN DIEGO

Vice Adm. John Wade, commander, U.S. Third Fleet, gives remarks to members of partner and ally nations at the Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 Final-Planning Conference at Naval Base Point Loma Annex in San Diegoi, April 14, 2026. RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise, providing a unique training opportunity that fosters and sustains cooperative relationships among participants. These relationships are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 marks the 30th iteration of the biennial exercise, which began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Roberson) Share

SAN DIEGO

Rear Adm. Suzanne Bailey, deputy commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, gives opening remarks to members of partner and ally nations to members of partner and ally nations during the RIMPAC Final Planning Conference at Naval Base Point Loma Annex in San Diego, April 13, 2026. RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise, providing a unique training opportunity that fosters and sustains cooperative relationships among participants. These relationships are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 marks the 30th iteration of the biennial exercise, which began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lordin Kelly) Share

SAN DIEGO

Rear Adm. Suzanne Bailey, deputy commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, gives opening remarks to members of partner and ally nations to members of partner and ally nations during the RIMPAC Final Planning Conference at Naval Base Point Loma Annex in San Diego, April 13, 2026. RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise, providing a unique training opportunity that fosters and sustains cooperative relationships among participants. These relationships are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 marks the 30th iteration of the biennial exercise, which began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lordin Kelly) Share

SAN DIEGO

Members of partner and ally nations collaborate during the Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 Final-Planning Conference at Naval Base Point Loma Annex in San Diego, April 15, 2026. RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise, providing a unique training opportunity that fosters and sustains cooperative relationships among participants. These relationships are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 marks the 30th iteration of the biennial exercise, which began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah Eaton) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Asahi-class destroyer JS Asahi (DD-119) and U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) conduct a group sail during a bilateral exercise in the South China Sea, April 16, 2026. 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 3rd Class Damian Cook) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Asahi-class destroyer JS Asahi (DD-119) and U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) conduct a group sail during a bilateral exercise in the South China Sea, April 16, 2026. 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 3rd Class Damian Cook) Share