USS Somerset (LPD 25)

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Elena Ramirez, from Visayas, Philippines, signals to a landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 as it enters the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, July 18, 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share

WHITE BEACH NAVAL FACILITY, Okinawa

A landing craft air cushioned (LCAC) from Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 transits past the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) while heading towards the beach at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, July 17, 2024. Green Bay and embarked elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. John J. Mike) 240717-N-UX839-1002 Share

KLANG, Malaysia

240718-N-PH222-1002 KLANG, Malaysia (July 18, 2024) - Sailors assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet staff and 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) serve food during a community relations event at a refugee school during a scheduled port visit to Port Klang, Malaysia, July 18, 2024. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

PORT KLANG, Malaysia

240718-N-SF508-2072 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (July 18, 2024) – U.S. Navy Sailors speak with guests on a tour of the main deck during a reception aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as part of a scheduled port visit to Port Klang, Malaysia, July 18, 2024. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles Oki) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

240719-N-N0824-1004 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 19, 2024) – Service members from the U.S. Navy, Japanese Air Self Defense Force, and French Air and Space Force, participate in a French PEGASE mission for an aerial interaction, July 19, 2024. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (Courtesy Photo) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

240719-N-N0824-1003 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 19, 2024) - Two Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-2s, two French Rafales and French Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport, fly in formation during a French PEGASE mission for an aerial interaction, July 19, 2024. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (Courtesy Photo) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

240719-N-N0824-1002 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 19, 2024) – Two U.S. Navy E/A 18-G Growlers and one P-8A, two Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-2s, two French Rafales and French Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport, fly in formation during a French PEGASE mission for an aerial interaction, July 19, 2024. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (Courtesy Photo) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

240719-N-N0824-1001 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 19, 2024) - Two U.S. Navy E/A 18-G Growlers and one Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-2 fly in formation during a French PEGASE mission for an aerial interaction, July 19, 2024. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (Courtesy Photo) Share

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia

240717-N-FA353-3213 PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (July 17, 2024) Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, speaks to Vice Adm. Datuk Saiful, director general, Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency, during a meeting in Putrajaya, Malaysia, July 17, 2024. The 7th fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) is conducting a scheduled port visit in Port Klang, Malaysia. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Belen Saldana) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) sails past the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), July 28, 2024, at Naval Air Station North Island. Nimitz is in port conducting routine operations. Nimitz is in port conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Peter K. McHaddad) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Gunner’s Mate Seaman Delilah Medina, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101), poses for a photo with her division during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 17. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jesse Monford) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A CMV-22B Osprey from the "Sunhawks" of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 50 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), July 17, 2024, in the Pacific Ocean. Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samuel Osborn) Share