OTARU, Japan

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Ivan Dobrev, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), center left, hosts a tour of the ship’s bridge for members of Otaru Self-Defense Forces Supporters Association (SDFSA), during a port visit to Otaru, Japan, Feb. 6, 2026. 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. 7th Fleet is the 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 Oscar Diaz) Share

OTARU, Japan

U.S. Navy Sailors take positions on the fo’c’sle as part of a sea and anchor detail aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) while conducting a port visit to Otaru, Japan, Feb. 6, 2026. 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. 7th Fleet is the 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 Oscar Diaz) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET

Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Caitlyn Langham fires an M18 pistol during a low-light gun shoot aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 7, 2026. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations 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 3rd Class Paul LeClair) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 2nd Class Lauren Bryan, directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, during flight operations on the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 5, 2026. Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), composed of Tripoli, San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and USS San Diego (LPD 22), along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. Share

SILVERDALE, Wash.

SILVERDALE, Wash. (Feb. 2, 2025) Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterrent patrol, Feb. 2, 2025. Maine is assigned to Commander, Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9, which exercises operational and administrative control authority for assigned submarine commands and units in the Pacific Northwest providing oversight for shipboard training, personnel, supply and material readiness of SSBNs and their crews. SUBGRU-9 is also responsible for nuclear submarines undergoing conversion or overhaul at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Riley) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2026) – U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms Seaman Randy Luna stands watch on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), as it transits through Puget Sound from Naval Magazine Indian Island, Wash., Feb. 5. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ikia Walker) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2026) – U.S. Navy Sailors move a housing stopper in forecastle of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, Feb. 8, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam Barnett) Share

SAN DIEGO, California

A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) directs an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, on the flight deck as a part of deck landing qualifications during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 26.2, off the coast of California, Jan. 27, 2026. QUART enhances the warfighting proficiency of the Navy-Marine Corps team. This routine training forges a more integrated and lethal force, ensuring our Marines and Sailors are prepared to respond to crisis and win in conflict. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary R. Jenni) Share

SAN DIEGO, California

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, land a CH-53E Super Stallion on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as a part of deck landing qualifications during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 26.2, off the coast of California, Jan. 27, 2026. QUART enhances the warfighting proficiency of the Navy-Marine Corps team. This routine training forges a more integrated and lethal force, ensuring our Marines and Sailors are prepared to respond to crisis and win in conflict. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary R. Jenni) Share

SAN DIEGO, California

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2026) – A U.S. Navy security vessel escorts the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Feb. 5, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Holloway) Share

PUGET SOUND, Washington

PUGET SOUND, Wash. (Feb. 4, 2026) – U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alexia Mezick, left, and Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Courtland Edwards, lower the national ensign during colors on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Feb. 4. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Adam Barnett) Share

KUSHIRO, Japan

260129-N-JJ672-1117 U.S. Navy Sailors man the rails along the fo’c’sle aboard Arleigh Burke-class missile-guided destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), during a sea and anchor evolution off the coast of Kushiro, Japan, Jan. 29, 2026. 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