PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Fire Controlman 1st Class Justin Varner, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), shoots a shot line during a replenishment-at-sea, April 6, 2026. John P. Murtha is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations supporting NASA’s Artemis II mission, retrieving the crew and spacecraft following their return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a flight around the moon in the Orion space capsule, marking the first time humans journeyed to deep space in over 50 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elyssia Rodriguez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A VBAT unmanned aerial system takes off from the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during counter-small UAS training in the Pacific Ocean, April 4, 2026. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Britnee Perea, utilities chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, uses a SMASH 2000 counter-small unmanned aircraft systems during marksmanship training aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Michael Patrick directs Sailors exiting an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23), on the flight deck of amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) in the Pacific Ocean, April 6, 2026. John P. Murtha is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations supporting NASA’s Artemis II mission, retrieving the crew and spacecraft following their return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a flight around the moon in the Orion space capsule, marking the first time humans journeyed to deep space in over 50 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles J. Scudella III) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Eric Avon, from California, fires an M240B machine gun during a live-fire crew-served weapons exercise aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) in the Indian Ocean, April 2, 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Retail Services Specialist 1st Class Curtis Brown, from Texas, demonstrates firefighting techniques on a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) in the South China Sea, March 28, 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

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stage on the flight deck during deck landing qualifications aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, April 2, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Sailors observe as replenishment oiler USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) comes alongside Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) for a replenishment-at-sea in the South China Sea, March 30, 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

U.S. 3RD FLEET

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, prepares to land on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), April 2, 2026. Comstock, part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nadia James) Share

At Sea

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class James Warguez, an aviation maintenance technician assigned to Air Station Barber’s Point, escorts members of a local family to a U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter embarked on Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) for further transport to Weno, Federated States of Micronesia, on April 6, 2026. The crew of Midgett rescued the family on April 6 after their 23-foot single-outboard skiff vessel went missing a week earlier in the waters of Chuuk State. U.S. Coast Guard missions in the Indo-Pacific focus on issues that directly support and advance our regional partners’ efforts to protect fish stocks and ensure the safety of life at sea, helping to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Nilson) Share

At Sea

Bridge watchstanders aboard the Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) locate a 23-foot single-outboard skiff vessel carrying three members of a missing family in the waters of Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, during the early hours of April 6, 2026. The crew of Midgett rescued the family after the vessel went missing on March 30 in the waters of Chuuk State. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Lauren Taber) Share

At Sea

U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Stephanie Jocis, operations officer aboard Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757), observes a 23-foot single-outboard skiff vessel, carrying three members of a missing family in the waters of Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, in Midgett’s search light during the early hours of April 6, 2026. The crew of Midgett rescued the family after the vessel went missing on March 30 in the waters of Chuuk State. U.S. Coast Guard missions in the Indo-Pacific focus on issues directly supporting and advancing our regional partners’ efforts to protect fish stocks and ensure the safety of life at sea, ensuring a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Lauren Taber) Share