SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Sept. 2, 2025) – U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Dono Pena, from Chico, California, paints the hull of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Sept. 2. The Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9, is currently pierside at Naval Air Station North Island in its homeport of San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maddix Almeyda) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, approaches the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), Aug. 27, 2025. The John P. Murtha is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commands around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. The John P. Murtha is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2025) - Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 1st Class Christopher Painter, from Kelso, Washington, slacks off line on the aft missile deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during a replenishment-at-sea in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 23. The Curtis Wilbur is underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting routine operations. The U.S. Navy conducts exercises and operations to maintain readiness, refine tactics, deter conflict, and support maritime homeland defense. The Curtis Wilbur is forward deployed and currently assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Bergado) Share

PHUKET, Thailand

PHUKET, Thailand (Aug. 31, 2025) – From left, Torpedoman's Mate 2nd Class Nikolai Abke and Gunner's Mate Seaman Ian Clark, assigned to the forward-deployed submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), stand a force protection watch during the ship’s arrival to Phuket for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 31. The Frank Cable is underway 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 3rd Class Haley Wilson) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Nicholas Jackson, from Richmond, Virginia, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), shoots an M18 pistol during a gun shoot onboard Commander, Fleet Activity Sasebo, Aug. 28, 2025.The Tripoli is forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan, and operates in 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 Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Paul LeClair) Share

SASEBO, Japan

SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 28, 2025) Capt. Michael Plageman, executive officer of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), observes the America departing Sasebo while conducting sea-and-anchor, Aug. 28. 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 Seaman Nicholas Douglass) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2025) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Anthony Morgan, from Knoxville, Tennessee, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), fires an M240B machine gun during a crew-served weapons live-fire exercise, Aug. 30. 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 3rd Class Jeadan Andre) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (August 31, 2025) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) transits Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, returning to its homeport after completing a routine deployment in the Indo-Pacific, Aug. 31. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, the Springfield is one of five forward-deployed fast-attack submarines. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines are the backbone of the Navy’s submarine force. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam’s fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, helping to reaffirm the submarine force's forward-deployed presence in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. James Caliva) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (August 31, 2025) Cmdr. Greg Storer, commanding officer, USS Springfield (SSN 761), left, and Lt. Cmdr. Juan Diaz, center, man the conning tower of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine, August 31, 2025. Springfield returns to Guam after completing a routine deployment in the Indo-Pacific. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Springfield is one of five forward-deployed fast-attack submarines. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines are the backbone of the Navy’s submarine force. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam’s fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, helping to reaffirm the submarine force's forward-deployed presence in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. James Caliva) Share

SASEBO, Japan

SASEBO, Japan (July 22, 2025) – Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) perform line handling operations at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Akasaki Fuel Depot in Sasebo, Japan, July 22, 2025. The Santa Fe supports 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 1st Class Kristen Yarber) Share

SAN DIEGO

Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) carry chains across the stern gate of Landing Craft Utility 1646, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1, in San Diego, Aug. 25, 2025. The John P. Murtha is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commands around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. The John P. Murtha is currently homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2025) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 3, is underway conducting routine training operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zoe Simpson) Share