SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Sept. 25, 2025) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits San Diego Bay to its new homeport in San Diego, Sept. 25, marking the end of its six-year forward deployment to Sasebo, Japan, and the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. With a crew of over 1,200 Sailors and capable of deploying over 1,600 Marines, America delivers a self-contained, mobile crisis response force, ranging from combat operations to humanitarian aid and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jomark A. Almazan) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) fires an MK38 MOD2 weapon system on the fantail during a live-fire exercise, Sept. 6, 2025. Boxer is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Tyler Miles) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Isaiah Horn, right, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), and a native of Fresno, California, shoots an M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise, Sept. 6, 2025. Boxer is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Normand Basque) Share

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan

A U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft, with Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 125, departs from the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025, in support of Freedom Edge 25. Trilateral exercises like Freedom Edge demonstrate a shared commitment to achieve and maintain peace in the Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger) Share

BUSAN, South Korea

BUSAN, South Korea (Sept. 25, 2025) – Quartermaster 3rd Class Lauren Davilla stands bridge lookout watch aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while sailing into Busan, South Korea, Sept. 25, 2025. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct routine operations in the Indo-Pacific to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andres Fonts) Share

BUSAN, South Korea

BUSAN, South Korea (Sept. 25, 2025) – U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Busan, South Korea, Sept. 25, 2025. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct routine operations in the Indo-Pacific to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andres Fonts) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1646, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1, approaches Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while conducting launch and recovery operations, Sept. 8, 2025. Boxer is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Normand Basque) Share

NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY POINT MUGU, Calif.

An F/A-18F Super Hornet takes flight Sept. 15 at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu in California as part of Gray Flag 2025. Gray Flag is a test event for the joint force to evaluate and test the effectiveness of advanced systems in a “real world” operational environment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Dana Rene White) Share

NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY POINT MUGU, Calif.

Conducted annually at Naval Base Ventura County in California, Gray Flag is the naval aviation test community’s premier large force test event, providing unique venues for large-scale integration of new capabilities across services and platforms. The joint force, industry and nation’s allies work together during the event to ensure seamless integration and interoperability, key elements that sustain the warfighters’ decisive advantage in the field. (U.S. Navy Photo by Dana Rene White) Share

NAVAL WEAPONS STATION SEAL BEACH, Calif.

Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts munitions transfer operations at the Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach ammunition pier Sept. 19, 2025. The new pier allows for safer, more secure and efficient operations while supporting larger Navy vessels. (U.S. Navy photo by Gregg Smith). Share

SAGAMI BAY

SAGAMI BAY, Japan (Sept. 22, 2025) – Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Jason Farmer, from California, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, removes an external power cord on an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter during flight quarters aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), Sept. 22. 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 14, 2025) — Fire Controlman 2nd Class Alexander Brooks, from Dallas, left, and Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Eric Gallardo, from Phoenix, fire a .50-caliber machine gun on the aft missile deck aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) during a gun shoot in the South China Sea, Sept. 14. John Finn 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 Alexandria Esteban) Share