Diego Garcia

DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (April 18, 2025) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) prepare to lower a ridged-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) over the side of the ship during a personnel transfer off the coast of U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, April 18. Ralph Johnson is forward deployed and 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 1st Class Hannah Fry) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors apply chock and chains on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Battle Cats” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73 on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) in the Pacific Ocean, April 16, 2025. Curtis Wilbur, assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Mark Bergado) Share

Guam

Sailors, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), stand watch on the flight deck as the ship departs Naval Base Guam, April 21, 2025. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jaron Wills) Share

CALIFORNIA

Vice Adm. John Wade, commander, U.S. Third Fleet, delivers remarks at the Navy Reserve Operational Level of War (OLW) Center of Excellence during Exercise MAKO Global 2025 onboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Apr. 11, 2025. The MAKO series provides Reserve Sailors and officers hands-on experience within an OLW exercise, including a Maritime Operations Center (MOC) scenarios to better prepare and support the active-duty component during missions and real-world situations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates 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 - from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Madysson Ritter) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

Sailors stand watch on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as the ship departs Naval Base Guam, April 21, 2025. The Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad K. Hughes) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 17, 2025) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) conducts an ammunition onload evolution in Yokosuka, Japan, April 17. Preble is forward deployed and 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 1st Class Jamaal Liddell) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A Sailor fires a shot line from the aft missile deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) in the Pacific Ocean, April 17, 2025. The Gridley, assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Meyer) Share

SINGAPORE

SINGAPORE (April 19, 2025) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) departs Changi Naval Base in Singapore, April 19, 2025. Milius is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES

Philippine and U.S. government and military representatives conduct the “crossing of hands” during the opening ceremony to commence Exercise Balikatan 25 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 21, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett) Share

CAIRNS, Australia

CAIRNS, Australia (April 16, 2025) – Lt. Cmdr. Hunter Van Hook leads cadets enrolled in the Royal Australian Navy Indigenous Development Program on a tour of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a scheduled port visit in Cairns, Australia, April 16, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Damian Cook) Share

CAIRNS, Australia

CAIRNS, Australia (April 16, 2025) – Lt. Cmdr. Hunter Van Hook leads Royal Australian Navy Indigenous Development Program cadets on a tour of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a scheduled port visit in Cairns, Australia, April 16, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Damian Cook) Share

CAIRNS, Australia

CAIRNS, Australia (April 16, 2025) – Royal Australian Navy Indigenous Development Program cadets board the U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) for a tour during a scheduled port visit in Cairns, Australia, April 16, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Damian Cook) Share