MANILA, Philippines

Quartermaster 2nd Class Soledh Rivera uses a sound-powered telephone aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ship prepares to enter port in Manila, Philippines, March 16, 2026. Port visits provide Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff the opportunity to maintain and enhance strong nation partnerships and demonstrate long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. 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 Andres Fonts) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Lt. j.g. Jonah Cranford communicates over the bridge-to-bridge radio on the bridge of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ship prepares to enter port in Manila, Philippines, March 16, 2026. Port visits provide Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff the opportunity to maintain and enhance strong nation partnerships and demonstrate long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. 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 Andres Fonts) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Ensign Ayana Bullock, left, and Ensign Chance Sylvester look out from the bridge wing aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ship prepares to enter port in Manila, Philippines, March 16, 2026. Port visits provide Blue Ridge the opportunity to maintain and enhance strong nation partnerships and demonstrate long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. 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 Communications Specialist Seaman Andres Fonts) Share

MANILA, Philippines

U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) prepares to enter port in Manila, Philippines, March 16, 2026. Port visits provide Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff the opportunity to maintain and enhance strong nation partnerships and demonstrate long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. 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 Andres Fonts) Share

SAN DIEGO

A U.S. Sailor paints the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in San Diego, March 12, 2026. Nimitz is pierside at Naval Air Station North Island for a scheduled port visit while operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations while executing a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Julian Jaime) Share

THAILAND

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, guide a crane transporting a U.S. Marine Corps joint light tactical vehicle during an in-stream onload aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) off the coast of Thailand, March 10, 2026. TF Ashland is a flexible, forward-deployed crisis response force led by the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Purpose-built to integrate with allies and partners, TF Ashland supports a free and open Indo-Pacific by providing immediate response capabilities for any contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Twaddell) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

Sailors prepare to enter the scene during a damage control training drill exercise aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while the ship is moored at Commander, Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Feb. 20, 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 region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Williamson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

U.S. Navy Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Justin Baker, from Illinois, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, inspects the rescue hook of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) in the Philippine Sea, March 11, 2026. Rafael Peralta 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 Ryre Arciaga) Share

BOULDER, Colo.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, a University of Colorado Boulder alumnus, right, speaks with Iowa State University Naval ROTC Midshipmen competing in the Iron 4/C evolution during the annual Colorado Meet at CU Boulder, March 6, 2026. For 100 years, NROTC has been one of our Nation’s proven Foundries of Navy and Marine Corps Officers – forging leaders who are united in purpose, resilient in spirit, and committed to ensuring that our Navy and Marine Corps Combat Team remains ready to fight and win tonight, tomorrow and well into the future. Share

BOULDER, Colo.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, a University of Colorado Boulder alumnus, right, speaks with Naval ROTC Midshipmen competing in the annual Colorado Meet after the opening ceremony at CU Boulder, March 6, 2026. For 100 years, NROTC has been one of our Nation’s proven Foundries of Navy and Marine Corps Officers – forging leaders who are united in purpose, resilient in spirit, and committed to ensuring that our Navy and Marine Corps Combat Team remains ready to fight and win tonight, tomorrow and well into the future. Share

BOULDER, Colo.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, a University of Colorado Boulder alumnus, delivers remarks to Naval ROTC Midshipmen during the opening ceremony of the annual Colorado Meet at CU Boulder, March 6, 2026. For 100 years, NROTC has been one of our Nation’s proven Foundries of Navy and Marine Corps Officers – forging leaders who are united in purpose, resilient in spirit, and committed to ensuring that our Navy and Marine Corps Combat Team remains ready to fight and win tonight, tomorrow and well into the future. Share

BOULDER, Colo.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, a University of Colorado Boulder alumnus, left, is introduced by U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew Zummo, commanding officer, CU Boulder Naval ROTC unit at the opening ceremony of the annual Colorado Meet, hosted by the university, March 6, 2026. For 100 years, NROTC has been one of our Nation’s proven Foundries of Navy and Marine Corps Officers – forging leaders who are united in purpose, resilient in spirit, and committed to ensuring that our Navy and Marine Corps Combat Team remains ready to fight and win tonight, tomorrow and well into the future. Share