SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, speaks with U.S. Navy Cmdr. Adam Peeples, commanding officer of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), center, and U.S. Navy Cmdr. George Bright, executive officer of Ashland, during a visit to the ship, June 4, 2026. While aboard Ashland, Koehler spoke with command leadership and recognized Sailors for excellence. The U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests throughout the region, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Martinez) Share

SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, is greeted by U.S. Navy Cmdr. George Bright, executive officer of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), during a visit to the ship, June 4, 2026. While aboard Ashland, Koehler spoke with command leadership and recognized Sailors for excellence. The U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests throughout the region, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Martinez) Share

RIDGECREST, California

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, receives an overview of an L-band radar signal emulator from Mike Powell, director of advanced concepts, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, left, during a visit to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California, June 2, 2026. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests throughout the region, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

RIDGECREST, California

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Keith Hash, commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), right, and Dan Carreño, executive director, NAWCWD, pose for a photo with aircraft and equipment used for weapons testing during a visit to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California, June 2, 2026. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests throughout the region, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

RIDGECREST, California

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, receives an overview of squadron operations from U.S. Navy Capt. David Halpbern, commander, Naval Test Wing Pacific, left, and Dan Carreño, executive director, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, during a visit to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California, June 2, 2026. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests throughout the region, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

RIDGECREST, California

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, receives an overview of EA-18 Growler, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31, from U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Keith Hash, commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), right, and Dan Carreño, executive director, NAWCWD, during a visit to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California, June 2, 2026. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests throughout the region, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

RIDGECREST, California

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, receives an overview of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31, from Dan Carreño, executive director, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, right, during a visit to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California, June 2, 2026. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests throughout the region, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

RIDGECREST, California

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, receives an overview of an, F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31, from U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Keith Hash, commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), left, and Dan Carreño, executive director, NAWCWD, during a visit to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California, June 2, 2026. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests throughout the region, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

NAVAL BASE KITSAPBREMERTON, Wash.

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to the weapons department, conduct training on the fantail aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while in port at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington, June 2, 2026. Ronald Reagan is undergoing scheduled maintenance at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility while remaining a combat-ready force dedicated to protecting and defending the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Japeth Carter) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Justin Loubeau, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), directs an MV-22B Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, April 30, 2026. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Eric Nelson) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Sailors and Marines assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), handle line during a replenishment-at-sea with Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14), May 26, 2026. Portland, part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adam Bishop) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, prepares to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 3, 2026. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWACSG) is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premiere forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Andrew Novak) Share