YOKOSUKA, Japan

Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) pulls into Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a scheduled port visit, Jan. 18, 2026. Seawolf, homeported in Silverdale, Washington, and assigned to Submarine Development Squadron 5, is conducting routine operations 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 in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel G. Providakes) Share

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 21, 2026) – U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 1st Class Stefern Jones, left, and Aviation boatswains Mate (Handling) 1st Class Anthony Saunders walk the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as the ship departs from San Diego, Jan. 21, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maddix Almeyda) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawks, with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, stage on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 21, 2026. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the South China Sea, Jan. 15, 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 Cesar Zavala) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, takes off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the South China Sea, Jan. 15, 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 Cesar Zavala) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Grant Alexander, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), signals to a MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, as it takes off from the flight deck, Dec. 4, 2025. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Abraham Ramirez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Landainian Council, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), fires a 50. Cal machine gun at a “killer tomato”, Dec. 6, 2025. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Eric Nelson) Share

SILVERDALE, Wash.

SILVERDALE, Wash. (Jan. 20, 2026) A Sailor assigned to Trident Refit Facility throws a heaving line to Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) as the submarine arrives at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following routine operations in the Puget Sound, Jan. 20. Pennsylvania is assigned to Commander, Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9, which exercises operational and administrative control authority for assigned submarine commands and units in the Pacific Northwest providing oversight for shipboard training, personnel, supply and material readiness of SSBNs and their crews. SUBGRU-9 is also responsible for nuclear submarines undergoing conversion or overhaul at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Riley) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET

Sailors simulate fighting a fire during a general quarters drill on the flight deck aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Jan. 17, 2026. Tripoli is currently underway conducting routine operations 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 in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Colten Bradley) Share

U.. 7TH FLEET

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, prepares to take off of the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), during flight operations, Jan. 18, 2026. Tripoli is currently underway conducting routine operations 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 in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Colten Bradley) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Sailors heave a line on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a replenishment-at-sea with Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202) in the South China Sea, Jan. 12, 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 Zoe Simpson) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the South China Sea, Jan. 9, 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 Samuel Evarts) Share