ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam

U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) 3rd Class Isaiah Grimsley, assigned to Patrol and Reconnaissance (VP) 26, directs a P-8A Poseidon supporting Valiant Shield 2026 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 24, 2026. Valiant Shield is a biennial, multilateral field training exercise conducted by the U.S. Armed Forces and partner nations in the Western Pacific focusing on joint, cross-combatant integration operating seamlessly across sea, air, land, and cyberspace. Exercises like Valiant Shield allow U.S. Pacific Command the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. VP-26 is forward deployed to U.S. 7th Fleet. 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 William Bennett IV) Share

HONOLULU, Hawaii

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Jeffrey T. Jablon, center, commander, Combined Task Force, and deputy commander, U. S. Pacific Fleet, speaks during the opening press conference for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 24. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor) Share

HONOLULU, Hawaii

Royal Canadian Air Force Brig. Gen. J. S. Davis, right, commander, Combined Forces Air Component Command for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 addresses the crowd during the opening press conference for RIMPAC held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 24. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor) Share

HONOLULU, Hawaii

Republic of Korea Navy Rear Adm. In-ho Kim, right, commander, Combined Forces Maritime Component, speaks during the opening press conference for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 24. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor) Share

HONOLULU, Hawaii

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Jeffrey T. Jablon, commander, Combined Task Force, and deputy commander, U. S. Pacific Fleet, speaks during the opening press conference for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 24. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor) Share

ANDAMAN SEA

U.S. Navy Sailors heave a line on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), during a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187), June 22, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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 to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Eliora Sims) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel Ryan, a team leader assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, instructs U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class. Falisha Guerrero, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), as she fires a M27 infantry automatic rifle during a live-fire exercise aboard Essex in the Pacific Ocean, June 13, 2026, ahead of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026. Thirty-one nations, more than 30 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. Ryan is a native of Rochester, Illinois. Guerrero is a native of La Pine, Oregon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jashua Hernandez Ramos) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

A F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, readies for takeoff from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as part of Valiant Shield 2026 while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 23, 2026. Valiant Shield is a biennial, multilateral field training exercise conducted by the U.S. Armed Forces and partner nations in the Western Pacific focusing on joint, cross-combatant integration operating seamlessly across sea, air, land, and cyberspace. Exercises like Valiant Shield allow U.S. Pacific Command the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jasmine Hicks) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), left, and San Antonio-class transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) sail in formation in the Indian Ocean, June 24, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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 to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base USNS John L. Canley (ESB 6), left, San Antonio-class transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), center, Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), right, and Bob Hope-class vehicle cargo ship USNS Pililaau (T-AKR 304) sail in formation in the Indian Ocean, June 24, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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 to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Sailors, assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), conduct flame suppressive actions during firefighting training on the ship's flight deck in the Indian Ocean, June 24, 2026. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response 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 to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

A U.S. Sailor, assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), sends off a CH-53E Super Stallion, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during external lift training in the Indian Ocean, June 24, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response 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 to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez) Share