CHINHAE, South Korea

CHINHAE, South Korea (Sept. 17, 2025) – Contracted mariner Mark Harper, left, cargo mate, motor tanker Allied Pacific, shows Republic of Korea (ROK) crew members of ROK Cheonji-class fast combat support ship ROKS Daecheong (AOE-58) the consolidated cargo replenishment (CONSOL) station and describes the process for connecting the span wire/ROBB coupling, during familiarization training, at Chinhae, Sept. 15. CONSOL capability is when a specially outfitted MSC-controlled tanker conducts underway refueling operations, transferring fuel and/or cargo to combat logistics-force ships at sea. (Courtesy photo) Share

AT SEA

AT SEA (Sept. 18, 2025) - Republic of Korea’s Cheonji-class fast combat support ship ROKS Daecheong (AOE-58) connects its fuel line to Military Sealift Command’s commercial charter oiler MT Allied Pacific during a consolidated cargo replenishment (CONSOL) at sea, Sept. 18, in support of Freedom Edge 2025. CONSOL capability is when a specially outfitted MSC-controlled tanker conducts underway refueling operations, transferring fuel and/or cargo to combat logistics-force ships at sea. (Courtesy photo) Share

IE SHIMA, Japan

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a Sailor with Task Force 73, Logistics Group Western Pacific, support Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members to refuel an AH-64DJP Apache helicopter during exercise Resolute Dragon 25 on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah Barksdale) Share

SAN DIEGO

Cryptologic Technician Technical 2nd Class Manuel Valdez Nuño, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), participates in a damage control assessment in the hangar bay, Sept. 8, 2025. Essex is homeported in San Diego, conducting a maintenance period to upgrade and refurbish many key systems aboard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aaron J. Rolle) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Sasebo community members board the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Sasebo Autumn Festival 2025 in Sasebo, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. Chief welcomed more than 1,200 visitors during the festival which celebrated the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the JMSDF Sasebo District and included displays and demonstrations of JMSDF vessels, vehicles, equipment, and capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Raquell Williams) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) prepares to receive amphibious combat vehicles with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 14, 2025. Elements of the 11th MEU embarked Boxer to conduct integrated training off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms) (This image was created in color and changed to black-and-white.) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicles with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, launch from amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 14, 2025. Elements of the 11th MEU embarked Boxer to conduct integrated training off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms) Share

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (Sept. 15, 2025) – Torpedoman's Mate 1st Class Steven Yule, assigned to forward-deployed submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), stands a force protection watch during the ship’s arrival to Puerto Princesa for a scheduled port visit, Sept. 15. Frank Cable is underway supporting the U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, operating with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Haley Wilson) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 19, 2025) – Operations Specialist 3rd Class Danna Suarez shoots a 9mm pistol during a low-light small arms live-fire gunshoot aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) in the South China Sea, Sept. 19. 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

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KOROR, Palau (Sept. 22, 2025) The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6), arrives in Koror, Palau in support of Pacific Partnership 2025, Sept. 22, 2025. Now, in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increased security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings) Share

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KOROR, Palau (Sept. 22, 2025) The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6), arrives in Koror, Palau in support of Pacific Partnership 2025, Sept. 22, 2025. Now, in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increased security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings) Share

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KOROR, Palau (Sept. 22, 2025) The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6), arrives in Koror, Palau in support of Pacific Partnership 2025, Sept. 22, 2025. Now, in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increased security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings) Share