SOUTH CHINA SEA

Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Trevor Cayton, from Texas, assigned to engineering department, welds a frame in the machine shop aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the South China Sea, August 6, 2026. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier 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 3rd Class Nicolas Quezada) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Marquis Tart, from Georgia, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, applies pyro lubricant to an EA-18G Growler on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the South China Sea, Aug. 8, 2026. George Washington, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, is the U.S. Navy’s premier 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 2nd Class Tyler Crowley) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Jessica Howard, left, from Georgia, braces Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Justice House, from Montana, while she gives hands signals to an H225 Super Puma helicopter as it prepares to land on the flight deck aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during flight operations while underway in the Indian Ocean, Aug. 11, 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

DA NANG, Vietnam

Capt. Nicholas DeLeo, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), center, poses for a group photo with distinguished visitors on the flight deck during a scheduled port visit to Da Nang, Vietnam, Aug. 3, 2026. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier 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 2nd Class Tyler Crowley) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Friends and family members of Sailors, assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), watch an air show on the flight deck, Aug. 8, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt’s friends and family day cruise showcases carrier strike group capabilities and the professionalism of the crew. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, conducts a flyby during a friends and family day cruise hosted by Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN) 71, Aug. 8, 2026.Theodore Roosevelt’s friends and family day cruise showcases carrier strike group capabilities and the professionalism of the crew. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Harstad) Share

EAST CHINA SEA

Sailors, assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22), deploy a rigid-hull inflatable boat while conducting small boat operations in the East China Sea, July 25, 2026. San Diego is currently 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julian Mata) Share

EAST CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Quartermaster Seaman Victor Rodasguardado, assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22), fires an M4 carbine during a live-fire exercise in the East China Sea, July 25, 2026. San Diego is currently 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julian Mata) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Joaquin Duron and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Evelyn Jiminez, both assigned to America-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signal an incoming MH-60S Seahawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Aug. 6, 2026. Essex is currently underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the region and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute our Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster response. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenyatta Headley) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 9, 2026. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Launching and Recovery Equipment) Airman Aprentice Ethan Oase) Share

TOKYO BAY

Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) transits Tokyo Bay, July 24, 2026. Vermont, homeported at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and assigned to Submarine Squadron 1, is conducting routine operations 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 in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel G. Providakes) Share

COMMANDER, FLEET ACTIVITIES OKINAWA

Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 21, attached to Naval Beach Unit 7, operates in Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa's (CFAO) small boat basin onboard White Beach Naval Facility, July 30, 2026. CFAO maintains and operates facilities to support United Nations Command-Rear missions, coalition and allied partners, U.S. Navy ships, submarines, and aircraft and joint force assets in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zack Guth) Share