GUAM

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) enters Naval Base Guam, April 21, 2025. Curtis Wilbur, assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Mark Bergado) Share

CORONADO, Calif.

Sailors participating in Exercise MAKO Global 2025 pose for a group photo onboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, April 10. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kyle Carlstrom) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Blue Diamonds” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, April 22, 2025. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors on the crash and salvage team transit the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, April 22, 2025. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

INDIAN OCEAN (April 21, 2025) – Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) man a firehose during an aircraft firefighting drill on the ship’s flight deck while conducting operations in the Indian Ocean, April 21, 2025. Milius is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

JAPAN

250421-N-NF288-360 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 21, 2025) Quartermaster Seaman Ajani Miller, from New York, stands watch on the bridge wing of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) as the ship conducts a sea-and-anchor evolution, April 21. Preble 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 1st Class Jamaal Liddell) Share

Diego Garcia

DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (April 18, 2025) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) prepare to lower a ridged-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) over the side of the ship during a personnel transfer off the coast of U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, April 18. Ralph Johnson 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 1st Class Hannah Fry) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors apply chock and chains on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Battle Cats” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73 on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) in the Pacific Ocean, April 16, 2025. Curtis Wilbur, assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Mark Bergado) Share

Guam

Sailors, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), stand watch on the flight deck as the ship departs Naval Base Guam, April 21, 2025. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jaron Wills) Share

CALIFORNIA

Vice Adm. John Wade, commander, U.S. Third Fleet, delivers remarks at the Navy Reserve Operational Level of War (OLW) Center of Excellence during Exercise MAKO Global 2025 onboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Apr. 11, 2025. The MAKO series provides Reserve Sailors and officers hands-on experience within an OLW exercise, including a Maritime Operations Center (MOC) scenarios to better prepare and support the active-duty component during missions and real-world situations. 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 - from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Madysson Ritter) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

Sailors stand watch on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as the ship departs Naval Base Guam, April 21, 2025. The Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad K. Hughes) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 17, 2025) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) conducts an ammunition onload evolution in Yokosuka, Japan, April 17. Preble 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 1st Class Jamaal Liddell) Share