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

PACIFIC OCEAN

Gunners Mate 3rd Class Jose Jimenez-Ramos, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), verifies the range is clear and safe to the range safety officer during a live-fire exercise aboard Essex in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 13, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ivan A. Garcia) Share

SAN DIEGO

U.S. Sailors raise the American flag on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as the ship pulls into San Diego, March 10, 2026. Nimitz is pierside at Naval Air Station North Island for a scheduled port visit while operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations during a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jaron Wills) Share

San Diego

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) transits San Diego Bay, Feb. 23, 2026. The ship departed Naval Base San Diego and will forward deploy to Yokosuka, Japan, as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Martinez) Share

San Diego

260223-N-XG173-1103 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO — (Feb. 23, 2026) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) departs Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) to forward deploy in Yokosuka, Japan, as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific. This move will be a permanent change of station from for the crew and family members. Established in 1922, NBSD is the largest West coast naval installation and principal homeport of the Pacific Fleet, supporting more than 60 combatant and auxiliary surface ships and more than 250 shore commands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aja Bleu Campbell) Share

SAN DIEGO

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) transits San Diego Bay past Point Loma, Feb. 23, 2026. The ship departed Naval Base San Diego and will forward deploy to Yokosuka, Japan, as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mark D. Faram) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take off aboard forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 12, 2026. Marines and Sailors conducted flight operations in order to expand mission capabilities in support of the 31st MEU. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations, routinely interacting and operating with our allies and partners to contribute to deterrence, security, crisis response, and combat operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kindsey Calvert) Share

NAVAL BASE KITSAPBREMERTON, Wash.

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) passes by a Washington State Ferry as it transits Puget Sound during the ship’s final departure from Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington, March 7, 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 Seaman Kimberli Ibarra Ruiz) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

A U.S. Marine, with Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires a M240B machine gun during a live-fire deck shoot aboard forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS New Orleans (LPD-18) in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 21, 2026. Marines trained their skills through structured stages and live-fire exercises to improve individual marksmanship and overall unit effectiveness. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, routinely interacting and operating with our allies and partners to contribute to deterrence, security, crisis response, and combat operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rebeka Falcon) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Landing craft utility 1665, attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, starts its approach to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in preparation for well deck operations, Feb. 15, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aaron J. Rolle) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A U.S. Sailor fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire weapons exercise on the fantail of 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

U.S. 7TH FLEET

Sailors man a hose during a damage control drill aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Mar. 7, 2026. Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), composed of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and USS San Diego (LPD 22), along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Reese Mitchell Taylor) Share