PHILIPPINE SEA

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take off during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in the Philippine Sea, June 2, 2025. Marine F-35Bs bring a 5th generation multi-discipline strike capability to support combined-joint all domain operations in key maritime terrain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, 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. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in the Philippine Sea, June 2, 2025. Marine F-35Bs bring a 5th generation multi-discipline strike capability to support combined-joint all domain operations in key maritime terrain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, 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. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks at the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) out the back of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to VMM 265 (Rein.) during simulated diver flight operations in the Philippine Sea, June 3, 2025. Marines with VMM 265 incorporate divers during flight operations further expanding mission capabilities for the 31st MEU. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, 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. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2025) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lift an AIM-120 missile on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while in the Philippine Sea, June 3. The America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is forward deployed to 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 2nd Class Sade’ Anita Wallace) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2025) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lift an AIM-120 missile on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while in the Philippine Sea, June 3. The 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 2nd Class Cole Pursley) Share

ASTORIA, Ore.

ASTORIA, Ore. (May 31, 2025) Members of the public tour the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), May 31. The Mustin, while conducting a routine port visit in Astoria, Ore, is participating in community relations events and providing tours for the public as an opportunity to meet Sailors and Marines and gain a better understanding of how sea services support the national defense of the United States and freedom of the seas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis) Share

SAN DIEGO

Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Robert Bamford, from San Diego, fires a 50 cal. machine gun during a gun shoot aboard the amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 31, 2025. The Tripoli is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Paul LeClair) Share

SAN DIEGO

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) steams alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 5, 2024. Nimitz is underway in 3rd Fleet conducting routine training operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joseph M. Paolucci) Share

SASEBO, Japan

SEA OF JAPAN (May 20, 2025) Naval Aircrewman - Helicopter 2nd Class Michael Russo and Naval Aircrewman - Helicopter 3rd Class Dylan Higginson, both assigned to the “Blackhawks” of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, stream a MK 103 Mechanical Mine Sweeping System from an MH-53E Sea Dragon off the coast of southern Japan during Integrated Battle Problem 25.5, May 20, 2025. Exercises such as Integrated Battle Problem allow the Navy to demonstrate unmanned system operations in relevant experiment scenarios in order to meet service level objectives and operationalize unmanned systems and capabilities to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, which routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Naval Aircrewman - Helicopter Bradley Caldbeck) Share

SASEBO, Japan

SEA OF JAPAN (May 19, 2025) – Chief Naval Aircrewman - Helicopter Bradley Caldbeck and Naval Aircrewman - Helicopter 2nd Class Michael Russo, both assigned to the “Blackhawks” of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, stream a MK 103 Mechanical Minesweeping System from an MH-53E Sea Dragon off the coast of southern Japan, during Integrated Battle Problem 25.5, May 19, 2025. Exercises such as Integrated Battle Problem allow the Navy to demonstrate unmanned system operations in relevant experiment scenarios in order to meet service level objectives and operationalize unmanned systems and capabilities to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, which routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Naval Aircrewman - Helicopter Bradley Caldbeck) Share

SASEBO, Japan

SASEBO, Japan (May 15, 2025) – Jeffery Wyatt, a member of Textron Systems, describes the capabilities of the Aerosonde MK 4.7 unmanned aerial system to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Yatsutaka Ebata, commander, Escort Flotilla 2, and Rear Adm. Tom Shultz, commander, Task Force (CTF) 76, during the Integrated Battle Problem 25.5 technology demonstration aboard the Lewis B. Puller-class Expeditionary Sea Base USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5), at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, May 15, 2025. Exercises, such as Integrated Battle Problem, allow the Navy to demonstrate unmanned system operations in relevant experiment scenarios in order to meet service level objectives and operationalize unmanned systems and capabilities to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. 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 region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class W. Chase Stephens) Share

SASEBO, Japan

SASEBO, Japan (May 14, 2025) – U.S. Navy participants and observers from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force meet during the Integrated Battle Problem 25.5 pre-sail conference at the Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo headquarters building, in Sasebo, Japan, May 14, 2025. Exercises, such as Integrated Battle Problem, allow the Navy to demonstrate unmanned system operations in relevant experiment scenarios in order to meet service level objectives and operationalize unmanned systems and capabilities to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. 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 region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class W. Chase Stephens) Share