PACIFIC OCEAN

Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) launches a RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile from its SeaRAM Anti-Ship Missile Defense System during live-fire exercises, Aug. 23, 2026. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo) Share

WHITTIER, Alaska

260515-N-EE423-1013 - NORFOLK (May 15, 2026) The newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) arrives in its future homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, May 15, 2026. The U.S. Navy will commission the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) on a date to be announced at a later time in Whittier, Alaska. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sophie A. Pinkham) Share

DILI, TimorLeste

Canadian Armed Forces Col. Alain Lafrenière, center left, deputy mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2026 (PP26), cuts a ceremonial ribbon with Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL) Lt. Col. Laurentino Gusmao Adolzino, center right, a representative from the Timor-Leste Ministry of Defense, Mr. Adolzino Jose Soares, left, a representative from the Timor-Leste Ministry of Education, and Mr. Atanasio Marques, right, Escola Básica Filial (EBF) Kasnafar school principal, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a PP26 engineering line of effort construction project at EBF Kasnafar in Dili, Timor-Leste, Aug. 24, 2026. During the project, U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1, alongside engineers from the Timor-Leste Defence Force, renovated an exterior school building and added a new water tank, increasing the school’s capacity to accommodate students and improving its facilities. Now in its 22nd iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the region. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class T’ara Tripp) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Justine Batres, left, from California, assists Gunner’s Mate Seaman Izaiah Cortez, from Mississippi, as he fires a shot line from the fo’c’sle aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) to Military Sealift Command Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) during a replenishment-at-sea while underway in the Indian Ocean, Aug. 23, 2026. Mustin is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Dimal) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) sails in formation with Royal Australian Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMAS Supply (A 195) during a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, Aug. 24, 2026. The U.S Navy routinely operates with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and partners and allies through MCAs to continually develop, exercise and enhance multi-domain tactical interoperability to uphold peace and security in the region. Santa Barbara is on a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Electronics Technician 2nd Class Alexander Klee) Share

U.S. 3RD FLEET

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Fernando Benitez, an artillery operations chief assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, left, acts as a primary safety officer during a small arms live-fire exercise on the port air craft elevator aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD8), Aug. 23, 2026. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Micah Malala) Share

TOKYO BAY

U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Camren Hall, from Maryland, climbs down a pilot’s ladder into a rigid-hull inflatable boat during small boat operations on the flight deck aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during routine operations in Tokyo Bay, Japan, Aug. 20, 2026. Benfold is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Navy Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Jaromari Sanjuan, left, from California, observes Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 3rd Class Walden Wilson, from Jamaica, as he reports a simulated hot bearing casualty in an engineering space aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during an engineering training team drill while underway in the Indian Ocean, Aug. 20, 2026. Mustin is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Dimal) Share

CALIFORNIA

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11 and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 9, transit during King Crab 2026 at a training location in California, Aug. 24, 2026. King Crab is the Navy's premier EOD competition, showcasing elite warfighters who specialize in all-domain EOD operations. Over several days, the tactical challenge pushes the physical endurance, technical proficiency, and combat readiness of competitors to ultimately identify the Navy's most capable two-person EOD team. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class August Clawson) Share

SAN CLEMENTE, California

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, conducts a low fly-by maneuver during a live-fire missile shoot over San Clemente Island, Aug. 23, 2026. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Tomas Zuelke) Share

SAN CLEMENTE, California

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), transits the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 23, 2026. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Tomas Zuelke) Share

TOKYO BAY

U.S. Navy Fire Controlman 3rd Class Dominic Reyes, from California, stands small craft action team watch at a M2HB .50-caliber heavy machine gun during a sea and anchor evolution on the flight deck aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during routine operations in Tokyo Bay, Japan, Aug. 21, 2026. Benfold is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. 7th Fleet is the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz) Share