BOULDER, Colo.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, a University of Colorado Boulder alumnus, right, speaks with Naval ROTC Midshipmen competing in the annual Colorado Meet after the opening ceremony at CU Boulder, March 6, 2026. For 100 years, NROTC has been one of our Nation’s proven Foundries of Navy and Marine Corps Officers – forging leaders who are united in purpose, resilient in spirit, and committed to ensuring that our Navy and Marine Corps Combat Team remains ready to fight and win tonight, tomorrow and well into the future. Share

BOULDER, Colo.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, a University of Colorado Boulder alumnus, delivers remarks to Naval ROTC Midshipmen during the opening ceremony of the annual Colorado Meet at CU Boulder, March 6, 2026. For 100 years, NROTC has been one of our Nation’s proven Foundries of Navy and Marine Corps Officers – forging leaders who are united in purpose, resilient in spirit, and committed to ensuring that our Navy and Marine Corps Combat Team remains ready to fight and win tonight, tomorrow and well into the future. Share

BOULDER, Colo.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, a University of Colorado Boulder alumnus, left, is introduced by U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew Zummo, commanding officer, CU Boulder Naval ROTC unit at the opening ceremony of the annual Colorado Meet, hosted by the university, March 6, 2026. For 100 years, NROTC has been one of our Nation’s proven Foundries of Navy and Marine Corps Officers – forging leaders who are united in purpose, resilient in spirit, and committed to ensuring that our Navy and Marine Corps Combat Team remains ready to fight and win tonight, tomorrow and well into the future. Share

BOULDER, Colo.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, a University of Colorado Boulder alumnus, salutes the sideboys during his arrival at the opening ceremony of the annual Naval ROTC Colorado Meet at CU Boulder, March 6, 2026. For 100 years, NROTC has been one of our Nation’s proven Foundries of Navy and Marine Corps Officers – forging leaders who are united in purpose, resilient in spirit, and committed to ensuring that our Navy and Marine Corps Combat Team remains ready to fight and win tonight, tomorrow and well into the future. Share

At Sea

260310-N-KW492-1311 U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) transits the North Pacific Ocean, March 10, 2026. Rafael Peralta 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 Ryre Arciaga) Share

At Sea

260310-N-KW492-1311 U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) transits the North Pacific Ocean, March 10, 2026. Rafael Peralta 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 Ryre Arciaga) Share

EAST CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Isabelle Lopez directs an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, on the flight deck aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during night flight operations in the East China Sea, March 5, 2026. Dewey 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 2nd Class Oscar Diaz) Share

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, fires off flares alongside Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during a surface-to-air countermeasure exercise while underway in the North Pacific Ocean, March 8, 2026. Dewey 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 2nd Class Oscar Diaz) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET

Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Reese Taylor fires an M18 pistol during a live-fire exercise aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Mar. 12, 2026. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Colten Bradley) Share

THAILAND

U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 90, attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, embarks amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during an in-stream onload off the coast of Thailand, March 10, 2026. TF Ashland is a flexible, forward-deployed crisis response force led by the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Purpose-built to integrate with allies and partners, TF Ashland supports a free and open Indo-Pacific by providing immediate response capabilities for any contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Twaddell) Share

THAILAND

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion, attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, conduct an in-stream onload aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) off the coast of Thailand, March 10, 2026. TF Ashland is a flexible, forward-deployed crisis response force led by the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Purpose-built to integrate with allies and partners, TF Ashland supports a free and open Indo-Pacific by providing immediate response capabilities for any contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Twaddell) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An MK-15 Phalanx close-in weapon system is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 9, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter K. McHaddad) Share