U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

TOKYO BAY (Jan. 25, 2025) – Operations Specialist 3rd Class Aiden Blanchette, from Leesville, South Carolina, loads an M240B machine gun with ammunition during a live-fire exercise aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while underway in Tokyo Bay, Jan. 25, 2025. The Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and routinely operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Damian Cook) Share

MALAYSIA

MALAYSIA (Jan. 24, 2025) - An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, front, an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Stingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, rear center, and a pair F-35C Lightning IIs, assigned to the “Warhawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, embarked aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as part of Carrier Air Wing two (CVW-2), fly in formation with a pair of Royal Malaysian Air Force SU-30MKMs during a Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) in Malaysian air space, Jan. 24, 2025. The U.S. and Malaysia work together as comprehensive partners, enhancing combined air warfare capabilities and supporting their shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

From left, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) and USS Gridley (DDG 72) escort the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) during a simulated strait transit exercise in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 23, 2025. Wayne E. Meyer is underway in 3rd Fleet conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles J. Scudella III) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis D. Wilbur (DDG 54) hold the phone-and-distance line during a replenishment-at-sea with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 24, 2025. Nimitz is underway in U.S. 3rd Fleet conducting routine training operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

250124-N-FS097-1123 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 24, 2025) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Stingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 24, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Nate Jordan) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

250123-N-TW227-1095 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 23, 2025) An F-35B Lightening II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 23. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

TOKYO BAY (January 22, 2025) U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) transits Tokyo Bay with Mt. Fuji in the background, Jan. 22, 2025. As the 7th Fleet flag ship, Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and routinely operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Damian Cook) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

TOKYO BAY (JANUARY 22, 2025) – Sailors assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) conduct a passenger transfer on a rigid-hull inflatable boat in Tokyo Bay, Jan. 22, 2025. The Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and routinely operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Damian Cook) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 20, 2025) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 69) haul on a line in heavy seas during a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) Jan. 20, 2025. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob I. Allison) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

250123-N-NC943-1009 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 23, 2025) An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, assigned to “Black Eagles” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 113, approaches the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 23, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Landon Godeaux) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

250122-N-TW227-1038 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 22, 2025) An AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Air Combat Element (ACE), takes off from the flight deck the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 22. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

250120-N-KW492-1374 (Jan. 20, 2025) PHILIPPINE SEA An MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, embarked aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88), launches chaff during an evasive maneuver drill in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 20. Preble 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