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The NPS FASTCAT team briefed NATO at the Joint Analysis, Training, and Education Centre (JATEC) in Bydgoszcz, Poland. FASTCAT was completed in only two months, and exceeded NATO’s expectations. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Lt. Col. Rob Froberg) Share

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MONTEREY, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2025). Commencement speaker Rear Adm. Michael S. Mattis, director of strategic effects for U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa and commander, Task Force 66, celebrates the latest class of Naval Postgraduate School graduates during the Summer With synthetic battlefield emissions data provided by NATO, a team of four Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) midcareer officer scholars developed a proof-of-concept analytic interface for operators and analysts to help uncover the sources of these emissions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Janiel Adames) Share

MANILA, Philippines

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Amir Mustafa, chief master sergeant of the 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron, Republic of Korea, introduces himself to the group during the Balikatan Senior Enlisted Symposium as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, April 25, 2026. The Symposium, held April 25–27, offers senior enlisted members from partner nations a platform to share insights, strengthen leadership skills, exchange experiences and build relationships essential for effective collaboration in addressing future challenges. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sar Paw) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Philippine army Col. Francel Margareth A. Padilla, commander of the Army’s 7th Signal Battalion, speaks to senior enlisted leaders from the Philippines, United States, Canada, New Zealand, France, the U.S. Space Force, the Japan Self-Defense Forces and Australia during the Balikatan Senior Enlisted Symposium as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, April 25, 2026. The Symposium, held April 25–27, offers senior enlisted members from partner nations a platform to share insights, strengthen leadership skills, exchange experiences and build relationships essential for effective collaboration in addressing future challenges. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sar Paw) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Senior enlisted leaders from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, United States, Canada, New Zealand, France, the U.S. Space Force, the Japan Self-Defense Forces and Australia pose for a group photo during the Balikatan Senior Enlisted Symposium as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, April 25, 2026. The Symposium, held April 25–27, offers senior enlisted members from partner nations a platform to share insights, strengthen leadership skills, exchange experiences and build relationships essential for effective collaboration in addressing future challenges. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sar Paw) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Derek Kropfl, assigned to the Wasp-class Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), directs an F-35B Lighting II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 after landing on the flight deck during flight deck operations April 22, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Brian P. Caracci) Share

SURIGAO

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) transits the Surigao Strait, April 26, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dustin Drake) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), departs the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during flight operations, April 24, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th MEU in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Sailor O’Rear) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct marksmanship training in the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), April 23, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th MEU in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Sailor O’Rear) Share

KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa, Japan

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon, supporting Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadron (VP) 26, departs from Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2026. VP-26 is forward deployed to U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. 7th Fleet, the 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 2nd Class William Bennett IV) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Sailors secure an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, to the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), April 23, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9 (CSG 9), is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operation conducting advanced training to bolster strike group readiness and capability. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gary Buckles) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Philippine Navy Jose Rizal-class guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FFG 15), front, Royal Australian Navy, Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156), and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Murasame-class destroyer JS Ikazuchi (DD 107), cruise in formation with ships from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, JMSDF, RAN, Royal Canadian Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Navy during the group sail exercise for Exercise Balikatan 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington) Share