SAN DIEGO

241220-N-GC617-1035 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 20, 2024) Rear Adm. Adan Cruz, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3 addresses news outlets on the pier. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, returns to Naval Air Station North Island following deployment to the U.S. 3rd Fleet, U.S. 7th Fleet and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of operation. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Shepard Fosdyke-Jackson) Share

SAN DIEGO

241220-N-EQ851-1023 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 20, 2024) Sailors man the rails aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as the ship arrives in San Diego. Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, returns to Naval Air Station North Island following deployment to the U.S. 3rd Fleet, U.S. 7th Fleet and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of operation. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adina Phebus) Share

SAN DIEGO

241220-N-BE753-1095 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 20, 2024) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Kendall Meeks, from Sacramento, Calif., greets his family on the pier in front of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, returns to Naval Air Station North Island following deployment to the U.S. 3rd Fleet, U.S. 7th Fleet and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of operation. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Glory Anderson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 18, 2024) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) connect the span wire during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187), Dec. 18, 2024. 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 18, 2024) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Keith Avinger, of Chino, Calif., left, prepares to send back empty pallets to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) during a replenishment at sea, Dec. 18, 2024. 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 3rd Class Brianna Walker) Share

SINGAPORE

SINGAPORE (Dec. 15, 2024) The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) arrives at Sembawang Naval Installation, Singapore during a scheduled port visit, Dec. 15, 2024. Emory S. Land is on deployment supporting the U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward deployed numbered fleet, operating with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval/Released) Share

ANDAMAN SEA

A U.S. Naval Special Warfare operator and U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team (West) members prepare for an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 to pick up a simulated casualty aboard the 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo-class cargo ship USNS PFC Dewayne T. Williams (T-AK 3009) during visit, board, search, and seizure training in the Andaman Sea, Dec. 15, 2024. Naval Special Warfare provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. 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 1st Class Alex Perlman) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

A Sailor assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, hugs a loved one upon the ship’s return from a five-month deployment to its homeport at Naval Base San Diego, Dec. 19, 2024. 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 1st Class Lilith E. Johnson) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

A Sailor assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, hugs a loved one upon the ship’s return from a five-month deployment to its homeport at Naval Base San Diego, Dec. 19, 2024. 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 1st Class Lilith E. Johnson) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Friends and family members await the return of Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) after a five-month deployment at Naval Base San Diego, Dec. 19, 2024. 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 1st Class Lilith E. Johnson) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, returns from a five-month deployment to its homeport at Naval Base San Diego, Dec. 19, 2024. 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 1st Class Lilith E. Johnson) Share

GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Dec. 18, 2024) – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) moors at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Dec. 18, 2024. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, Springfield is one of five fast-attack submarines forward-deployed in the Pacific. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, Guam’s fast-attack submarines serve as the backbone of the Navy's submarine force, ensuring readiness and agility in safeguarding maritime interests around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. James Caliva) Share